Team of Rivals Podcast

𝐈 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐌𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐈 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 | 𝐒𝟏𝟎𝐄𝟐𝟏

The vibes are… not great on the North Side. Pete is officially spiraling, comparing the 2026 Cubs to the soul-crushing 2008 playoff team, while Ron checks in from New Jersey with a more relaxed (read: suspiciously optimistic) Cardinals perspective. This week: * Cubs déjà vu and why this season feels wrong * Cardinals quietly… hanging around? * The emotional economics of being a fan (low expectations = happiness?) * Ron's MLB blackout insanity reaches new levels * Is the NFL about to ruin its own product? * Early All-Star debates (and why fans shouldn't be allowed to vote) * A trade deadline reality check for both teams Plus: Ron considers a live scouting mission to find Frank the Tank in the wild, Elliott is somewhere between Alabama and civilization, and Pete may or may not be one bad Cubs inning away from losing it completely. It's mid-June, and the roller coaster is just getting started. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube [https://youtube.com/live/wDXbUERzoKM] | Rumble [https://rumble.com/v7b2cf8-s10e21.html] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1974FjreY2/] | X [https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1yJAPPbomoaGb] 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott [https://x.com/ToR_Elliott] | Ron @ToR_Ron75 [https://x.com/ToR_Ron75] | @TheParkSTL [https://x.com/TheParkSTL] 📧 Email: TeamOfRivalsPodcast@gmail.com [TeamOfRivalsPodcast@gmail.com] MLB, Cubs, StLCards, AllForCITY, NUFC, FIFAWorldCup, TeamOfRivalsPodcast, TeamOfRivalsPod

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐲 (𝐓𝐨 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬) | 𝐒𝟏𝟎𝐄𝟐𝟎

The Cubs and Cardinals renewed hostilities… and naturally, it got weird. This week on the Team of Rivals Podcast: * Pete screamed at the clouds about the Abner Uribe episode. * A full recap of the Cubs vs. Cardinals weekend series. * A front office thought experiment: Would you trade for Tarik Skubal? And what would it take from each side? * Plus, we detoured into a galaxy far, far away to talk The Mandalorian & Grogu, and whether Star Wars has officially lost the plot… or just misplaced it in the bullpen. * And, of course, there was a Soccer Minute. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐲 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube [https://youtube.com/live/eyUGpyLGQQI] | Rumble [https://rumble.com/v7aqr40-livestream-template-2.html] | X [https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1vJpPPwWppMJE] 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott [https://x.com/ToR_Elliott] | Ron @ToR_Ron75 [https://x.com/ToR_Ron75] | @TheParkSTL [https://x.com/TheParkSTL] 📧 Email: TeamOfRivalsPodcast@gmail.com [TeamOfRivalsPodcast@gmail.com]

(𝐓𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐱 𝐅𝐚𝐧) | 𝐒𝟏𝟎𝐄𝐁𝟐

In this bonus episode, Pete flips the script and puts his friend, Alex Levine, in the spotlight. While listeners have heard Alex on the show before, this is the first time we really dive into his story: how he became the show's Token White Sox Fan, his upbringing in Chicago, and the journey that took him away and eventually brought him back. What starts as a baseball conversation quickly expands into something deeper: identity, hometown loyalty, career paths, and the experiences that shape who we become. It's a relaxed, freewheeling conversation that longtime listeners will appreciate, and new listeners won't want to miss. Topics Covered: * Growing up in Chicago (and choosing the "other" team) * Cubs vs. White Sox culture * Moving away, and what brings you back * Personal and professional journey * The role of sports in identity and connection 📺 Watch the Video: YouTube [https://youtu.be/EVYVy6a4oYs] | Rumble [https://rumble.com/v7adari-440679870.html] 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Alex @LevineFilm [https://x.com/LevineFilm/] | Elliott @ToR_Elliott [https://x.com/ToR_Elliott] | Ron @ToR_Ron75 [https://x.com/ToR_Ron75] | @TheParkSTL [https://x.com/TheParkSTL] 📧 Email: TeamOfRivalsPodcast@gmail.com [TeamOfRivalsPodcast@gmail.com]

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 | 𝐒𝟏𝟎𝐄𝟏𝟗

The NL Central has officially become baseball's most exhausting division. All five teams are at or above .500. Nobody can pull away. Nobody can collapse. And somehow every fanbase is simultaneously convinced their team is both a contender and deeply flawed. This week on the Team of Rivals Podcast: • The Cubs stumble through a miserable road trip • PCA has words with Sox fans, and Pete is having none of it • The Cardinals continue hanging around the race • The Brewers refuse to go away • Pirates and Reds fans remain uncomfortably nearby • And "tarps off" has apparently become a thing at Busch Stadium Meanwhile, Ron was emotionally unavailable for long portions of the show because St. Louis CITY was still playing as we went live. 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube [https://youtube.com/live/rmd9kyA-JHM] | Rumble [https://rumble.com/v7a3e24-440217580.html] | Facebook [https://facebook.com/TeamOfRivalsPod/videos/1355468516487951/] | X [https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1RKjpzmdEMoJw?s=20] 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott [https://x.com/ToR_Elliott] | Ron @ToR_Ron75 [https://x.com/ToR_Ron75] | @TheParkSTL [https://x.com/TheParkSTL] 📧 Email: TeamOfRivalsPodcast@gmail.com [TeamOfRivalsPodcast@gmail.com]

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐬𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐲 | 𝐒𝟏𝟎𝐄𝟏𝟖

Author Will Saulsbery joins Ron and Pete to discuss his new book, 50 Forgotten Cardinals. After Will signs off, Elliott shows up — late — to speculate on which direction each of our clubs will take in the weeks ahead. Buy Will's book! [https://ashtonbery.com/50-forgotten-cardinals/] Follow Will! • X: @WillSaulsbery [https://x.com/WillSaulsbery] • Insta: @wsaulsbery [https://instagram.com/WSaulsbery] 📺 Watch the Livestream: YouTube [https://youtu.be/DPfCgaVtP_M] | Rumble [https://rumble.com/v79rueq-439678898.html] | Facebook [https://facebook.com/TeamOfRivalsPod/videos/1670451010826030/] | X [https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1qKVmQeYPkPxB?s=20] 📌 Follow: @TeamOfRivalsPod | Elliott @ToR_Elliott [https://x.com/ToR_Elliott] | Ron @ToR_Ron75 [https://x.com/ToR_Ron75] | @TheParkSTL [https://x.com/TheParkSTL] 📧 Email: TeamOfRivalsPodcast@gmail.com [TeamOfRivalsPodcast@gmail.com]