Best Matthew Cade Podcasts (2025)

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Matt Shaw, Bruce Bochy interviews (Hour 2) 44:15

7d ago44:15

44:15

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Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to shine, White Sox demote Andrew Vaughn & Tim Elko (Hour 1) 44:40

7d ago44:40

44:40

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Episode 11: Field Day, Minecraft Battle & Upstanders 45:41

8d ago45:41

45:41

Send us a text In this episode of the Playing Teacher Podcast, we delve into the vibrant world of education, sharing personal anecdotes and professional insights that resonate with educators, students, and lifelong learners alike. 🎯 Episode Highlights: Field Day Reflections: We reminisce about their own Field Day experiences, discussing the joys an…

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Colin Rea discusses his emergence in the Cubs rotation (Hour 1) 44:13

14d ago44:13

44:13

In the first hour, David Haugh and Bruce Levine discuss Pete Crow-Armstrong continuing to show off in a big way for the Cubs, they also talk to their Pitcher Colin Rea on his emergence into the Cubs rotation, and discuss a young Sox player that's giving a strong impression so far.

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Chase Meidroth discusses his approach, experience with White Sox (Hour 2) 44:43

14d ago44:43

44:43

In the second hour, David Haugh and Bruce Levine discuss recent comments from White Sox GM Chris Getz not having a plan for their closer role, they then talk to their young infielder Chase Meidroth on his ascendance so far in 2025, and discuss how the new Cubs prospect Moises Ballesteros could mesh in with the team this season.…

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Episode 10: Pacing, Pop Culture, and the 30-Second Reprimand 1:00:30

16d ago1:00:30

1:00:30

Send us a text 🎙️ Playing Teacher Ep. 10 – Pacing, Pop Culture, and the 30-Second Reprimand Description: In this episode of Playing Teacher, Matt recounts a jaw-dropping moment when he was called out in front of students for returning to class 30 seconds late after using the bathroom—yes, 30 seconds. Jeannine and Robert reflect on how often teacher…

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Episode 9: Carrots, Sticks, and the Art of Motivation in the Classroom 1:11:31

19d ago1:11:31

1:11:31

Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, we unpack one of the most familiar — and controversial — strategies in elementary education: rewards and incentives. From treasure boxes and pizza parties to Dojo points and public praise, we examine how these practices shape student motivation, behavior, and identity in the classroom. Are we inspi…

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Iowa Cubs pitching coach Anthony Cougoule shares insight on Cade Horton (Hour 1) 44:17

21d ago44:17

44:17

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Steve Stone: White Sox have shown glimmers of good baseball (Hour 2) 42:37

21d ago42:37

42:37

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Brewers manager Pat Murphy talks operating as a small-market team in NL Central 14:50

28d ago14:50

14:50

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Cubs are a proven elite offense — but what about the pitching? (Hour 1) 45:34

28d ago45:34

45:34

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Brewers manager Pat Murphy talks operating as a small-market team in NL Central (Hour 2) 43:26

28d ago43:26

43:26

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Matthew Boyd breaks down Cubs' wild win over Diamondbacks (Hour 1) 42:53

1M ago42:53

42:53

In the first hour, Judson Richards and Bruce Levine discuss the Cubs winning a thriller at Wrigley Field yesterday against the D-Backs, they talk with Cubs Pitcher Matthew Boyd on the win and his good start to this season, and debate if the White Sox are falling flat already on their expectations for this season.…

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Ozzie Guillen rips Pedro Grifol, what's going on with Luis Robert Jr.? (Hour 2) 40:02

1M ago40:02

40:02

In the second and final hour, Judson Richards and Bruce Levine discuss Ozzie Guillen ripping Pedro Grifol on Mully & Haugh earlier in the week, they also discuss why Luis Robert Jr has gotten off to a slow start. They also get into several sound bits, including Bruce going after Will Venable about the Sox' lack of hitting, and Craig Counsell on Mat…

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Scott Podsednik talks current White Sox team, reminisces about 2005 (Hour 1) 42:49

2M ago42:49

42:49

In the first hour, David Haugh and Bruce Levine discuss how the Cubs will be impacted by Justin Steele's elbow injury and the return of Garrett Crochet to the Southside for the first time not in a White Sox uniform, they ask 2005 White Sox World Series hero Scott Podsednik about the current state of the White Sox and they look back on that 2005 sea…

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Cliff Floyd talks Justin Steele's elbow injury, Cubs' plan moving forward (Hour 2) 40:22

2M ago40:22

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In the second and final hour, David Haugh and Bruce Levine talked with Marquee Sports Network's Cliff Floyd about the injury to Justin Steele and the Cubs plan moving forward, they play a little Chin Music as they hear from Justin Steele himself on where the injury could have originated from, and they debate if the White Sox can maintain trade leve…

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Episode 7: Remember When… (Memorable Moments & Movie Magic) 1:00:22

2M ago1:00:22

1:00:22

Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, we talk about the moments that stick—the scenes from our lives as educators that play in our minds like movies. You know the ones: the hallway showdown, the field trip fiasco, the spontaneous dance party, the kid who said something so profound you wrote it on a post-it and never threw it away. We r…

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Episode 6: I Did It My Way: Authenticity in a System That Doesn’t Always Want It 38:24

2M ago38:24

38:24

Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, we talk about something every educator feels at some point—what it means to be yourself in a school system that often prefers you to color inside the lines. Whether it’s pushing against outdated norms, teaching in ways that aren’t “in the handbook,” or simply showing up as your full, weird, passion…

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Episode 8: Teaching and Learning During COVID in NYC 53:14

2M ago53:14

53:14

Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, we rewind to one of the most surreal, exhausting, and defining chapters in modern education: COVID in New York City. Teaching during the pandemic wasn’t just about pivoting to Zoom—it was about surviving, adapting, and finding humanity in the chaos. We talk candidly about what it meant to be an edu…

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Episode 5: Are We Okay? (Spoiler: Probably Not) 58:18

2M ago58:18

58:18

Send us a text Teaching, Sanity, and the Fine Line Between Passion and Burnout In this episode of Playing Teacher, we ask the question that lingers behind every empty coffee cup, every hallway meltdown, and every wildly creative bulletin board at 2AM: Are we okay? Spoiler alert: probably not. We take a lighthearted but honest look at the emotional …

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Episode 4: Roll Film: Cinema, Memory, and Metaphor in the Classroom 57:33

2M ago57:33

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Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, we pull back the curtain on a not-so-secret weapon in our teaching toolbox: cinema. Whether we were screening something in our makeshift movie theater during lunch or showing a film to an entire class, movies weren’t just a break—they were world-builders. But this episode isn’t about the obvious cu…

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Episode 3: The Hook: The Art of Captivation 42:27

2M ago42:27

42:27

Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, we dive into The Hook—that elusive, electric moment when a teacher pulls students in and makes them want to learn. It’s the magic trick, the spark, the wink across the room that says, “This is going to be good.” But here’s the thing: it’s not in the lesson plan template, and it sure doesn’t show up…

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Episode 2: Preps and Lunches (and Superpong) 36:54

2M ago36:54

36:54

Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, Matt, Rob, and Brugge crack open one of the most sacred and underrated parts of the school day: preps and lunches. More than just breaks, these windows of time were life-saving lifelines in the relentless hustle of NYC public school teaching. We reflect on how these moments offered space to breathe…

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Michael Busch talks Cubs' team-forward focus in the clubhouse (Hour 1) 43:00

2M ago43:00

43:00

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Steve Stone loves how Pitching Ninja shows how hard it is to hit a baseball (Hour 2) 40:52

2M ago40:52

40:52

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Cubs are off to a 1-3 start, Brian Bannister discusses White Sox's pitching development (Hour 1) 42:10

2M ago42:10

42:10

Bruce Levine and David Haugh opened their show by discussing the Cubs getting off to a 1-3 start after an 8-1 loss to the Diamondbacks on Friday. Later, White Sox senior advisor to pitching Brian Bannister joined the show to discuss young right-hander Sean Burke's terrific start on Opening Day and the organization's philosophy about developing pitc…

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Carter Hawkins talks Cubs' outlook in new season, roster philosophy (Hour 2) 41:40

2M ago41:40

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In the final hour, Bruce Levine and David Haugh held their Chin Music segment with a focus on current Angels infielder and former White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson's maturation as a player. After that, Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins joined the show to discuss the club's outlook in the new season and its roster-building philosophy. Later, Levine…

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Doug Glanville & Ron Coomer recap the Cubs' 0-2 start in Japan (Hour 2) 42:55

2M ago42:55

42:55

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Cubs are in Japan, Tom Ricketts talks competing & breaking even (Hour 1) 46:17

3M ago46:17

46:17

Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey opened their show by previewing the Cubs' upcoming two-game series against the Dodgers in Japan and by reacting to recent comments from owner Tom Ricketts and president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer. After that, White Sox director of player development Paul Janish joined the show to discuss the team's farm system. …

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Cade Horton gets confidence hearing from Jed Hoyer, Craig Counsell (Hour 2) 42:42

3M ago42:42

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In the final hour, Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey were joined by Marquee Sports Network analyst Joe Girardi, who reminisced about the Cubs' trip to Japan back in 2000. After that, Cubs right-hander Cade Horton joined the show to discuss how he's feeling after an injury-plagued 2024 season. Later, Levine and McGuffey shared what they expect to see i…

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Mike Tauchman previews the White Sox's season (Hour 1) 44:03

3M ago44:03

44:03

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Cubs pitcher Ben Brown discusses his return from injury + do the White Sox have a better roster than last year? (Hour 2) 42:54

3M ago42:54

42:54

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Carson Kelly discusses why he signed with Cubs, expectations for 2025 (Hour 1) 44:43

3M ago44:43

44:43

Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey opened their show by discussing the health of Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and third baseman Matt Shaw. After that, new Cubs catcher Carson Kelly joined the show to discuss why he signed with the club and to share his expectations for 2025. Later, Levine and McGuffey listened back to what franchise legend Sammy So…

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Grady Sizemore explains new role with the White Sox (Hour 2) 41:18

3M ago41:18

41:18

In the final hour, Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey were joined by White Sox offensive coordinator Grady Sizemore to explain his new role with the club. After that, Levine and McGuffey discussed how a young White Sox team can rebound from a miserable 2024 season. Later, Cubs Radio pregame and postgame host Zach Zaidman joined the show to discuss the …

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Jon Greenberg talks Justin Ishbia buying more shares of the White Sox (Hour 1) 44:28

3M ago44:28

44:28

Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey opened their show by reacting to billionaire Justin Ishbia passing on buying the Minnesota Twins to instead buy more shares of the White Sox, for whom he's a minority owner. They welcomed on Jon Greenberg of The Athletic to discuss the topic after he broke the news with a detailed story Friday night. Later, Cubs left-…

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John Schriffen reflects on his first year as voice of the White Sox (Hour 2) 40:54

3M ago40:54

40:54

In the final hour, Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey were joined by White Sox television play-by-play announcer John Schriffen to reflect on his first season in the booth in Chicago in 2024. Schriffen shared what he learned and how he plans to adjust in his second year in the White Sox booth. Later, Score afternoon host Matt Spiegel joined the show li…

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Alex Bregman signs with Red Sox, Matt Shaw discusses his opportunity with Cubs (Hour 1) 43:11

3M ago43:11

43:11

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Are the Cubs a World Series contender? (Hour 2) 31:21

3M ago31:21

31:21

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Does Cubs' pursuit of Alex Bregman complicate the Nico Hoerner-Matt Shaw situation? (Hour 1) 43:17

4M ago43:17

43:17

Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey opened their show by discussing the Cubs' continued pursuit of free agent third baseman Alex Bregman. What does Bregman want in a new contract? And where have the Cubs drawn a line in negotiations? Later, Cubs hitting coach Dustin Kelly joined the show to discuss his excitement for getting to work in spring training.…

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Cubs & White Sox players we're looking forward to seeing bounce back (Hour 2) 42:32

4M ago42:32

42:32

In the final hour, Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey were joined by White Sox assistant general manager Josh Barfield to preview the start of spring training and the upcoming season. After that, Levine and McGuffey shared which Cubs and White Sox players they're looking forward to seeing bounce back in 2025. Later, they debated whether MLB should impl…

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Cubs rumored to have interest in Dylan Cease + White Sox pitching coach Ethan Katz joins the show (Hour 1) 45:27

4M ago45:27

45:27

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Should the White Sox trade Luis Robert Jr.? + Tommy Hottovy discusses the Cubs' pitching staff (Hour 2) 43:39

4M ago43:39

43:39

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Updates on Cubs' pursuit of Ryan Pressly & Alex Bregman (Hour 1) 39:45

4M ago39:45

39:45

Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey opened their show with a focus on the Cubs, with Levine sharing the latest updates on the team's pursuit of Astros reliever Ryan Pressly on the trade market and their interest in third baseman Alex Bregman in free agency. Later, the guys discussed White Sox great Mark Buehrle's Hall of Fame candidacy.…

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Cubs pitching prospect Cade Horton feels healthy, ready for spring training (Hour 2) 40:04

4M ago40:04

40:04

In the final hour, Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey were joined by Cubs pitching prospect Cade Horton to discuss his return from injury and what he wants to prove in spring training. Later, White Sox right-hander Jonathan Cannon joined the show to discuss his work this offseason and to preview the upcoming season.…

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Justin Steele talks the Cubs' sense of urgency in 2025 (Hour 1) 42:31

4M ago42:31

42:31

Broadcasting live from Cubs Convention, Bruce Levine, David Haugh and Ryan McGuffey opened their show by discussing the Cubs' remaining needs this offseason as the start of spring training looms in a month. Later, Cubs ace Justin Steele joined the show to discuss the team's sense of urgency to win in 2025.…

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Kyle Tucker & Sammy Sosa join the show (Hour 2) 38:31

4M ago38:31

38:31

In the second hour, Bruce Levine, David Haugh and Ryan McGuffey discussed if the Cubs could trade second baseman Nico Hoerner. They then welcomed on new Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker to discuss his trade from Houston to Chicago and what he wants to bring to his new club. Later, legendary Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa joined the show to discuss his reunion …

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Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts wants to build a consistent division winner (Hour 3) 43:33

4M ago43:33

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In the final hour, Bruce Levine, David Haugh and Ryan McGuffey were joined by Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts to discuss legendary slugger Sammy Sosa's reunion with the organization. Ricketts also took issue with the narrative that the Cubs don't spend enough financially. Later, Cubs president of business operations Crane Kenney joined the show to discu…

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Sammy Sosa is thrilled to return to the Cubs family 13:52

4M ago13:52

13:52

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Ron Coomer discusses Kyle Tucker's potential arbitration case, Cubs' offseason (Hour 1) 46:51

5M ago46:51

46:51

Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey opened their show by discussing how star outfielder Kyle Tucker and the Cubs haven't yet come to an agreement on his 2025 salary in the arbitration process. Later, Cubs Radio analyst Ron Coomer joined the show to discuss the team's moves this offseason.

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White Sox manager Will Venable recaps his first couple months in new job (Hour 2) 41:28

5M ago41:28

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In the final hour, Bruce Levine and Ryan McGuffey were joined by new White Sox manager Will Venable to discuss his first couple of months on the job and what he's looking forward to as the start of spring training looms. Later, Levine and McGuffey held their Chicago Bound segment, where they pondered if the Cubs could sign closer Tanner Scott in fr…

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