Episodes

July 11, 2022

Beyond the Cars: Nick Spensieri

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 Athletic Greens...

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July 4, 2022

Beyond the 1914 Club: Luis Suarez

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 Athletic Greens web...

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June 27, 2022

Beyond the Left Field Gate: Jim Jonas

Whether you call it Gate D Wintrust Gate, Left 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 …

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June 21, 2022

Beyond Fatherhood: Jeremy Chaet

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 here Don't miss al...

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June 20, 2022

Beyond Juneteenth: Pastor LeAundre Hill (Encore)

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 www.patreon.com...

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June 13, 2022

Beyond Indiana: Sallee Malinich

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't miss all …

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June 6, 2022

Beyond the Outfield: Jason Heyward Baseball Academy

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. Don't miss all of our exclusive content on our Patreo...

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May 30, 2022

Beyond the Bullpen: Al Hitzke

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 our exclusive ...

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May 23, 2022

Beyond the Wrigley Field Statues: Lou Cella

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 this past …

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May 16, 2022

Beyond Vine Line: Bob Ibach

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 share some of them...

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May 9, 2022

Beyond the Ballpark: Terry Buck

He's known as one of the hardest working ambassadors at the ballpark! Don't miss all of our exclusive content on our Patreon page! Visit www.patreon.com/mistakenidentitypodcast Follow us on Twitter at: @PodcastMistaken Follow...

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May 2, 2022

Beyond the Ballpark: Jorge Castaneda

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 with your kids …

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April 25, 2022

Beyond Andy Frain: Paul Rathje

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 the decision …

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April 20, 2022

Bonus: "Frankly Speaking" - Episode 21

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 debate …

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April 18, 2022

Beyond the Catalina Club: Stefanie Kressaty

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 to a Cubs game! …

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April 11, 2022

Beyond The Cubs: Rob Kostecki

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?!

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 and do not repres...

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April 4, 2022

Beyond Baseball: Stan Mitchell

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 it and all …

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March 28, 2022

Beyond the Bleacher Gate II: Shelia Johnson

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 expressed are those...

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March 21, 2022

Beyond the Ballpark: Ryan Rucci

From Ron Coomer to Bob Hohenadel, Ryan Rucci has some larger than connections and experiences in his life. He chats with Frank about his journey back and forth from the south to Chicago and of course - his sidekick, which …

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March 14, 2022

Beyond the Ballpark: Susana Pawletki

Today you're in for a treat as we dive into the personal life of a fascinating security ambassador who has a great story to tell about faith, parenting, marathons and of course, baseball! What's your Wrigley Field Class? Clic...

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March 7, 2022

Beyond the Lockout with Cat Garcia

We're breaking down the current MLB Lockout with one of the best baseball reporters (and former Cubs employee) we know, Cat Garcia. Check out her new podcast Grab a Drink with Cat Garcia Disclaimer: the views and opinions are...

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March 2, 2022

MLB Delays Opening Day - Lockout Update

On March 2, Major League Baseball announced that it was delaying the start of the season as they had not been able to reach a deal with the players association. Frank looks at statements from MLB as well as Jason …

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Feb. 28, 2022

Beyond the Ballpark: Mary Beth Gerlach

She’s returning to Wrigley Field in 2022 in a different capacity, but she’s very familiar with the ballpark as you will learn from this episode. We go beyond the confines with Mary Beth Gerlach of Safety Service Systems, also...

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