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There’s no All-Star Break for the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as Doug Williams and Andy Martino deliver a jam-packed show with the MLB Draft in full swing and a big second half of the season sitting ahead for the Mets. Joe DeMayo, co-host of SNY’s Mets Prospective, joins the show for a deep dive discussion on Kumar Rocker, the big name pitcher from Vanderbilt whom the Mets selected 10th overall on Sunday night. The guys also talk about Mets prospects Brett Baty, Francisco Alvarez, and the overall state of the team’s farm system. Later, Doug and Andy play GM and look at all the options for the Mets at the trade deadline, as the team makes their second half push for the postseason.

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Ryan Dempster welcomed former Cub Andre Dawson on Off The Mound to discuss workout routines, the history of free agency and the Andre Dawson Classic.

World Series champion and manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers Dave Roberts joined Off The Mound with Ryan Dempster Podcast for an extended conversation about social justice, winning the 2020 World Series and a must hear story about facing each other at Wrigley Field.

MLB Network analyst Harold Reynolds joined Off The Mound with Ryan Dempster to reflect on his 12-year MLB career and give some insight on Ernie Banks’ journey to becoming a Chicago Cub. Reynolds also gave some historical knowledge on the Negro League’s growth and impact on the city of Chicago as we celebrate Black History Month.

Former Cub and 1984 Cy Young winner Rick Sutcliffe joined Off The Mound with Ryan Dempster to tell hilarious stories from his professional career including how lifelong Cubs fan Bill Murray played a part in his first career stolen base. Sutcliffe also couldn't be happier for Jon "Boog" Sciambi to join Marquee Sports Network as the TV voice of the Cubs and can't wait to work with his former ESPN colleague.

Cubs play-by-play commentator Jon “Boog” Sciambi joined Off The Mound with Ryan Dempster Podcast to discuss his excitement of joining the Cubs booth and how he will feel being in the same booth that Cubs legend Harry Caray was in for 15 years.

Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer joined the Off The Mound with Ryan Dempster Podcast and shared what the last month has been like in his new role. Hoyer also reflected on his relationship with Theo Epstein, what his vision is for the future of the Cubs and his expectations for the 2021.

Former Cubs catcher and 2008 NL Rookie of the Year Geovany Soto joined the Off The Mound with Ryan Dempster Podcast where the former teammates reminisced about Soto's time with the Cubs and what life is like in retirement.

Former Cubs outfielder Cliff Floyd joined the Off The Mound with Ryan Dempster Podcast to talk about his 17-year career in the majors, how being a Cub for one season in 2008 was 'fate', and what he's doing now in retirement.

Former starting pitcher CC Sabathia joins the Off The Mound with Ryan Dempster Podcast to open up about his incredible career. Listen to stories about Sabathia facing the Cubs as a Brewer in 2008, winning a World Series Championship with the New York Yankees and how life has treated him in retirement.

Former Cubs pitcher Mark Prior joins the Off The Mound with Ryan Dempster Podcast to open up about his time on the North Side, share his recent World Series experience as a member of the Dodgers coaching staff and much more!

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Hall of Famer Jim Thome joined the Off The Mound with Ryan Dempster Podcast for an extended chat to reflect on his Hall of Fame career, his time in Chicago with the White Sox and the crosstown rivalry with the Cubs.

In the Season 2 premiere of Off the Mound with Ryan Dempster, current Cubs manager David Ross stops by to chat with his former teammate.

Check out the extended conversation with the 2016 World Series champ in the podcast, including how Ross is spending his offseason and what his first year as skipper was like.

Fan favorite Reed Johnson played four seasons for the Cubs, showcasing a combination of skill, heart and hustle the North Side will never forget. Johnson and host Ryan Dempster relive some of the most spectacular catches in team history, while also discussing how the former Academic All-American used his smarts to get the job done at the plate. The former teammates compare and contrast the differences between the old Cubs clubhouse and the new one, share several funny stories that include Mark DeRosa, Lou Piniella and Kosuke Fukudome. Johnson goes back to his minor league days and his early years with Toronto, before his arrival in Chicago. He also explains how conversations with David Ross when the two were teammates with the Braves foreshadowed Rossy one day becoming a manager. Johnson also explains why he has an appreciation for the way Kyle Schwarber and Jason Heyward play the game. After a 13-year MLB career Johnson retired in 2015 and has focused on his family and starting a baseball academy in Temecula, California, but will always enjoy his trips to Chicago because of his time playing in front of the Wrigley Field faithful.

Play-by-play announcer for ESPN Sunday Night Baseball and studio host for MLB Network Matt Vasgersian joins Ryan Dempster to discuss his sportscasting career, including time in the booth with the Brewers and Padres. Vasgersian also reflects on his brief career as a child actor, discovering himself at USC and getting a start in baseball as the radio announcer for the now defunct Chicago Cubs Rookie League affiliate in Huntington, West Virginia. The industry veteran shares a handful of stories from his time around Bob Uecker, a tale from his brief stint with the original XFL and his Olympic experience. Plus, a ton of baseball topics throughout the conversation.

Pear Jam frontman and lifelong Cubs fan Eddie Vedder joins host Ryan Dempster to discuss his love for the Cubs, a special bond he had with Ernie Banks and many other unique stories from the road and his time in and around Wrigley Field.

Former Marlin, Red Sox, Oriole, Blue Jay and host of International Talk Kevin Millar joins host Ryan Dempster on Off The Mound.

Hall of Fame pitcher and 1971 NL CY Young Award winner Fergie Jenkins stops by to talk about his commitment to charitable work, playing with the Harlem Globetrotters, share what he learned from his roommate Ernie Banks when he first arrived in Chicago and reflect on the rest of his time with the Cubbies and everything in his life since.

Then Dempster’s former teammate from the Boston Red Sox and multi-time World Series champion and former league MVP Dustin Pedroia joins the podcast. You’re not going to want to miss his David Ortiz story from the 2013 ALCS.

Two former Cubs pitchers Ted Lilly and Rich Hill join host Ryan Dempster on the latest episode of Off The Mound.