Episodes

Aug. 15, 2022

Beyond the Deadline: Recap with Joe Flaherty

Send us a text Joe fills in for Frank to discuss what happened (and didn't happen) for the Cubs during this month's MLB trade deadline. Support the show Follow us: Twitter @PodcastMistaken Instagram @MistakenIdentityMedia Fac...

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Aug. 8, 2022

Beyond the Classroom: Floyd Nix

Send us a text He's one of the longest serving supervisors at Wrigley Field. Floyd chats with Frank about raising sons, grilling, teaching, being misunderstood and more! Thank you to our Patreon Supporters! The first 10 Patre...

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Aug. 1, 2022

Beyond the Ballpark: The Best Staff in Baseball

Send us a text Don't just take our word for it! We brought together some familiar Cubs media all stars that you have probably seen on social media to talk about their personal experiences with familiar faces at Wrigley Field....

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July 25, 2022

Bonus: Beyond the All-Star Game: Celebrity Cameo Special

Send us a text There have been a few celebrity guests and Cubs players lending their voices to our podcast. Here's a encore presentation of a few of our favorites. Support the show Follow us: Twitter @PodcastMistaken Instagra...

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July 18, 2022

Sister Act: Kafayat & Zainab

Send us a text Frank chats with two sisters who work at Wrigley Field about their personal lives and tests them on some baseball trivia. (Some parts of this interview had a poor connection) Visit our show sponsor Athletic Gre...

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July 11, 2022

Beyond the Cars: Nick Spensieri

Send us a text We're headed to Game 7 of the World Series while exploring some rare cars with Cubs Premier Supervisor Nick Spensieri! (watch the video version of all our episodes on our Patreon page!) Visit our show sponsor ...

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July 4, 2022

Beyond the 1914 Club: Luis Suarez

Send us a text He's the newest member of the Cubs Supervisor team but his story begins well before Wrigley Field. Frank chats with south side native Luis Suarez about music, culture and the future. Visit our show sponsor Athl...

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June 27, 2022

Beyond the Right Field Gate: Jim Jonas

Send us a text Whether you call it Gate D Wintrust Gate, Right Field Gate or Gate 1, the one constant over the years has been Guest Services Supervisor Jonas. He chats with Frank (who was a gate chief at this gate in the 90s...

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June 21, 2022

Beyond Fatherhood: Jeremy Chaet

Send us a text With Father's Day concluding over the weekend, Frank chats with a well known father at Wrigley Field that you can find behind home plate at almost every game. Visit our show sponsor Athletic Greens website her...

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June 20, 2022

Beyond Juneteenth: Pastor LeAundre Hill (Encore)

Send us a text In recognition of Juneteenth we present a encore episode from our first season's Cultural Conversations series featuring Pastor LeAundre Hill. Don't miss all of our exclusive content on our Patreon page! Visit ...

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June 13, 2022

Beyond Indiana: Sallee Malinich

Send us a text We have a great time talking to a Hall of Fame Cubs co-worker who makes the journey all the way from Indiana to Wrigley Field every game: Sallee Malinich! Visit our show sponsor Athletic Greens website here Don...

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June 6, 2022

Beyond the Outfield: Jason Heyward Baseball Academy

Send us a text Andy McDermott of Intentional Sports met with the game day staff earlier this year to discuss plans for the youth center that will host the Jason Heyward Baseball Academy. Visit our show sponsor Athletic Greens...

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May 30, 2022

Beyond the Bullpen: Al Hitzke

Send us a text After spending time as security for the Cubs bullpen, Al Hitzke went on to become one of the Cubs longest serving Security Supervisors. He chats with Frank about baseball, grandkids and more. Don't miss all of...

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May 23, 2022

Beyond the Wrigley Field Statues: Lou Cella

Send us a text The Wrigley Field statues were in the news this past week as the Cubs debuted the new "Statue Row" in Gallagher Way and dedicated the new Fergie Jenkins statue. Sculptor Lou Cella met with Cubs game day staff t...

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May 16, 2022

Beyond Vine Line: Bob Ibach

Send us a text Former Cubs Public Relations Director Bob Ibach had a frank conversation with Cubs game day staff earlier this year and shared some amazing stories of his time with the team. They're so amazing we wanted to sha...

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May 9, 2022

Beyond the Ballpark: Terry Buck

Send us a text He’s known as one of the hardest working people at Wrigley Field! Disclaimer: the views and opinions expressed are those of the speaker and do not represent the Cubs, players or sponsors. It's not business, its...

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May 2, 2022

Beyond the Ballpark: Jorge Castaneda

Send us a text He's only been working at the friendly confines for one full season, but if you didn't know better, you'd think he had been working there for years! Jorge sits down with Frank to talk about baseball, working wi...

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April 25, 2022

Beyond Andy Frain: Paul Rathje

Send us a text Here's a classic episode that our Patreon members got to watch previously, that we decided to make public. Andy Frain was a mainstay at almost every venue in Chicago in terms of ushers. Paul Rathje was apart of...

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April 20, 2022

Bonus: "Frankly Speaking" - Episode 21

Send us a text You're already listening to our podcast every week, but did you know we also have a TV channel? One of our most popular shows is "Frankly Speaking" - a hot topics show where hosts Frank Walker and Frank Lee de...

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April 18, 2022

Beyond the Catalina Club: Stefanie Kressaty

Send us a text This ambassador has lived a very full life, and she's not done yet! Stefanie Kressaty chats with Frank about here extraordinary life experiences! Want Cubs tickets? Tweet us and tell us why we should send you t...

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April 11, 2022

Beyond The Cubs: Rob Kostecki

Send us a text He was a Cubs Guest Services Ambassador who's dream job was to be a Cubs Supervisor, after all, his peers voted him the Ambassador Of The Year. When that didn't pan out, he went and became the Manager of Guest ...

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April 6, 2022

Opening Day 2022 - What's New At Wrigley Field?!

Send us a text The Cubs recently released details to the public about Opening Day at Wrigley Field and new things coming to the ballpark. Let's discuss! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the speaker an...

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April 4, 2022

Beyond Baseball: Stan Mitchell

Send us a text If you have ever taken a stroll on the elevators in the Premier Lobby, you've probably ran into Stanley Mitchell. I'm sure you did not know about his basketball related career though! He chats with Frank about ...

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March 28, 2022

Beyond the Bleacher Gate II: Shelia Johnson

Send us a text You know her as the long time gate chief of the bleacher gate, but today you will some things about this long time Cubs employee that will keep you inspired and grateful! Disclaimer: The Views and opinions expr...

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