Off The Mound with Ryan Dempster

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Mark Prior Nov 23, 2020

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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!

Jim Thome Nov 16, 2020

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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.

David Ross Nov 10, 2020

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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.

Reed Johnson Sep 22, 2020

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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.

Matt Vasgersian Aug 26, 2020

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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.

Glendon Rusch Aug 15, 2020

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Former MLB starting pitcher Glendon Rusch joins Ryan Dempster for a baseball storytelling session for the ages. Rusch, who is currently playing for a local men's league in Louisville, looks back at his 12-year professional career with the Royals, Mets, Brewers, Cubs, Padres and Rockies. A few highlights include the time Rusch did the unthinkable as a pinch hitter, an explanation of how Mike Piazza was his sound guy, the time Pearl Jam stayed on stage as he and Kerry Wood were on their way to the concert from Wrigley Field. Rusch also shares an awesome tale from the back of the Mets bus with Pat Mahomes and Rickey Henderson. Plus, Dempster and Rusch share a deep appreciation for Dusty Baker and why they both still may have nightmares due to the intense fans in right field at the old Yankee Stadium.

Eddie Vedder Aug 03, 2020

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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.

Kevin Millar Jul 06, 2020

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

Fergie Jenkins / Dustin Pedroia Jun 22, 2020

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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.

Ted Lilly / Rich Hill Jun 15, 2020

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