Hubbard Radio is expanding its podcast portfolio with a new daily show centered on one of Major League Baseball’s most recognizable franchises. Gamut, the company’s podcast network, announced the launch of Off the Ivy: A Chicago Cubs Podcast.
The show debuts today, just ahead of Opening Day. It will be distributed on YouTube and all major podcast platforms.
The addition strengthens Gamut’s 312 Sports network, which focuses on Chicago-based teams and storylines. The lineup already includes Dan Bernstein Unfiltered, Forward Progress: A Chicago Bears Podcast, and Organizations Win Championships, which covers the Chicago Bulls. With another team-specific program, the network continues to expand its reach across the city’s sports landscape.
“This isn’t just another recap show,” said John Goforth, head of the Gamut Podcast Network. “Chicago fans don’t think about their teams in a vacuum, and we’re not going to talk about them that way either. Off the Ivy is about what it all means.”
Off the Ivy will feature a trio of familiar voices in Chicago media. Dan Bernstein, Matt Abbatacola and Cody Delmendo will host the show. Together, they aim to provide daily insight that moves beyond game recaps and surface-level discussion.
Instead of focusing strictly on scores and highlights, the program will explore broader themes tied to the Cubs. That includes roster construction, clubhouse dynamics and long-term expectations for the franchise. The hosts will also examine how daily results connect to postseason aspirations.
Hubbard Chicago Market President Keith Lawless said the launch reflects the company’s continued investment in local content. He pointed to the Cubs’ deep connection with the city as a key factor in building out the network.
“Chicago is one of the most passionate sports markets in the country, and the Cubs are a cornerstone of that identity,” Lawless said. “With Off the Ivy, we’re continuing to invest in premium, locally relevant content that reflects the voice of our fans.”
Bernstein emphasized that today’s audience is looking for deeper analysis and context. He said the show will focus on explaining trends and decisions, rather than simply reacting to them.
“Cubs fans don’t just want highlights — they want answers,” Bernstein said. “Why things are happening, what it says about the team, and whether it’s actually building toward something real.”
New episodes of Off the Ivy will be released each weekday. In addition to standard podcast platforms, the show will have a presence on YouTube to reach a broader digital audience. Listeners can find more details and additional programming through the 312 Sports platform, as Hubbard Radio continues to build a year-round destination for Chicago sports coverage.
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