Minor Details

In the final episode of 2025, Iowa Cubs pitching coach Tony Cougoule stops by to talk about some of the exciting Cubs pitching prospects like Cade Horton, Jaxon Wiggins and Riley Martin.

The guys get together one more time before the holidays to discuss offseason transactions, their brief athletic careers and plans for Christmas.

On this week's episode, Jason talks with left-handed pitcher Riley Martin following his recent addition to the Chicago Cubs 40-man roster. The Illinois native talks about his breakout 2025 season, his goals for the offseason and shares a fun story about being drafted by the Cubs while living in a community that loves the Cardinals. 

The guys start to gear up for the holidays by talking about the incredible end to the MLB season, spring training schedules being announced and some of the exciting changes occurring at each Minor League ballpark. They also tackle the all-important topic of Christmas decorations and much more.

Jason is joined by 2025 Chicago Cubs Minor League Player of the Year Jonathon Long in this week's episode of Minor Details. The infielder is coming off an impressive campaign in which he hit .305 with 20 home runs and 91 RBI. That performance also earned him a Triple-A All-Star selection at first base. Long talks about the aforementioned honors, his time in the Arizona Fall League and the journey from college walk-on to the precipice of MLB. 

The guys get together and discuss the their start to the offseason while also giving their impressions of the MLB postseason and the Cubs playoff run. In addition, they share the parts of the baseball offseason that they look forward to the most and their favorite Halloween costumes from the past. 

In the first offseason edition of the show, Jason chats with Iowa Cubs opening night starter Connor Noland, who finished among the International League leaders in wins and innings pitched.

The guys take one final look at the 2025 season and how it played out at each Cubs Minor League affiliate. They also discuss the upcoming playoff run for the big league club and their offseason plans.

As the 2025 season nears it's completion, the guys talk about the upcoming trip to the postseason in Myrtle Beach and the last few games in South Bend and Knoxville. They also touch on some incredible individual performances from around the Cubs farm system to finish the month of August and share their predictions for the NFL season. 

With the regular season winding down in Myrtle Beach and South Bend, the guys dive into the playoff race at each affiliate. They also share their favorite autographs and the most memorable calls of their careers in broadcasting. 

The guys discuss the incredibly hot Myrtle Beach Pelicans, a potential playoff push for the South Bend Cubs and some impressive individual performances in Knoxville and Des Moines. They also talk favorite baseball movies and react to the trade deadline.

The guys discuss the first handful of games for each affiliate following the all-star break, including a historic week in Myrtle Beach. In addition, they talk about following the MLB Draft and expectations for the trade deadline on July 31.

On this episode, the guys chat about Luke finally trying the Chicago Style Pizza Burger in Myrtle Beach, a couple of impressive team starts to the second half and Owen Caissie going wild at the plate. They also share their plans for the all-star break.

With the second half of the 2025 season now underway, the guys talk about the excitement of the midway point of an MiLB. They also share the most talented players they have broadcasted games of.

On this week's episode of Minor Details, the guys compare notes on how disappointing first halves could lead to playoff pushes in the second half at each affiliate. Also, find out what walk-up songs and haircuts have in common for a couple of Cubs prospects this season.

As the month of June begins, the guys reflect on some of the key moments in the Cubs farm system from the last month. They also talk about odd eating habits and their favorite sporting events.

In the first in-season episode of Minor Details, the guys break down the first few weeks of the season at each level of the Cubs farm system. They take a look at players off to impressive starts, the plays of the year from the early slate of games and share stories of their most impactful interviews from years in the broadcasting business.

On Opening Day for three of the Chicago Cubs four full-season affiliates, Jason Kempf (Iowa), Richie Juliano (Knoxville), Brendan King (South Bend) and Luke Moehle (Myrtle Beach) preview the 2025 MiLB season. They also talk about players to watch, exciting promotions on tap for the year and their favorite broadcasters to listen to when they aren't on the air themselves.