The Herd with Colin Cowherd The Lovable Reunion - Joe Maddon on Rizzo's hangover, Cubs CRAZY pizza party & NEW 2016 World Series stories w/ David Ross
Apr 2, 2026
Anthony Rizzo, two-time World Series champion first baseman, David Ross, former catcher and manager with Cubs rings, and Joe Maddon, the inventive manager who led the 2016 title run, reunite to trade behind-the-scenes stories. They revisit Maddon's arrival, clubhouse culture, blending analytics with intuition, celebratory rituals like the pizza party, and key playoff moments that defined their season.
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How Disco Balls Became Cubs Locker Room Tradition
- Joe Maddon brought disco balls and nightclub energy into clubhouses to normalize celebration after wins.
- He described Chris Rock leading a locker-room celebration and James Loney playing a sax, evolving into the Cubs' elaborate postgame rituals.
Keep Game Plans Simple In The World Series
- Reduce added information and stick to what worked during the season when entering the World Series.
- Maddon cut meetings and extra BP, telling the staff “don't change a thing” so players stayed mentally fresh for Game 7.
Maintain Normal Routines Under Pressure
- Keep routines normal in high-pressure moments to reduce anxiety and maintain performance.
- Joe Maddon held a pizza party and kept normal rituals before Game 5 in Cleveland to preserve the team's composure during the rain delay and postseason stress.
