Saturday Night Pregame Podcast

Episode 237 - The Boys Watch The Cubs Wild Game

Tax season's finally over, and the boys are back and ready to blow off steam! In this week’s episode, we kick things off with a wild Friday afternoon Cubs game—and celebrate our first W in two years (yes, really). Then it’s all about that first glorious Saturday off in months: what we did, how it felt, and what’s coming next (spoiler: Fort Lauderdale is calling ). We dive into our plans for the night ahead before catching up on some of last week's headlines: Harvard beefing with Trump, the FSU school shooting, the White House Corporate Egg Hunt (you read that right), and Easter plans. Things get a little heavy, so we balance it out with some wholesome, feel-good stories to wrap things up on a lighter note. Grab a drink, kick back, and come hang with the crew—Saturday Night Pregame style.

Episode 236 - The Boys Celebrate a Birthday

The boys are back for another round of The Saturday Night Pregame — and this one’s a celebration! It’s birthday time, but in true fashion, the birthday boy shows up fashionably (read: very) late. While waiting, the crew cracks open some Zombie Dust — his favorite brew — and dives into last week’s highlights, including a killer dinner and even better stories.
Plans for the night out start rolling before the convo turns to this week’s wild news cycle: tariffs and a rollercoaster stock market, frat guys turning into heroes after finding a missing dog from three years ago, Universal’s new park, Mega Millions price hikes, a tragic club roof collapse in the Dominican Republic, a helicopter crash, and Ken Griffey Jr.’s surprising new gig.
To close things out, the guys keep it wholesome with some feel-good stories that’ll leave you smiling. Tune in, pour a drink, and let’s get into it.
 

Episode 235 - The Podcast Gets Hit With Trump Tarriffs

The boys are running on fumes after a long day of work, but that doesn’t stop the pregame! We kick things off by recapping last week’s shenanigans and lay out the game plan for tonight. Then it's straight into the headlines—Corey Booker's marathon filibuster: did it matter? We dive into the chaos of tariffs and politics, debate the future of vaping, and break down the latest on the TikTok sale. Plus, we geek out over rumors of the Nintendo Switch 2. As always, we wrap things up with some feel-good stories to start your week right.
 

Episoide 234 - The Boys Are NOT Stalking South City Revival

The boys are back, and it feels so good! Joe returns from New Orleans and shares the wild details of his spring break. We recap last week’s adventures—including catching the same cover band for the third week in a row—and lay out our game plan for the night. Spoiler: We run late on the podcast and completely miss the start of dinner.
Then, we dive into the week’s biggest headlines to kick off your week right. From the absurdity of politics to a major signal chain blunder, we break it all down. We also tackle downtown Chicago’s ongoing issues, celebrate the new Betty White stamps, and laugh at a pilot who forgot his passport before a flight to China. Plus, we check out the hottest new ballpark concessions—let us know which one you’d try!
And of course, we wrap it all up with NCAA tourney leaderboard updates and some feel-good stories to send you off on a high note.
Tune in, grab a drink, and let’s get into it!

Episode 233 - The Boys Talk March Madness Bracket Busters

This week on the Saturday Night Pregame Podcast, the boys kick things off with some laughs about last weekend’s adventures and how sometimes the beers just go down too easy. With plans for a chill night filled with pizza and March Madness, things seem normal—until one of the hosts mysteriously disappears mid-show. The crew dives into the latest news, covering everything from the rising value of New Era baseball caps and gold prices to the wild story of a Peruvian fisherman surviving three months lost at sea, sparking a debate on how long we could last alone. They also break down the disaster that is FRY Fest 2, expose greedy snack companies, and react to France wanting the Statue of Liberty back (good luck with that). As always, they wrap things up with some feel-good stories to send you off on a high note. Crack a cold one and tune in—this episode’s got it all!

Episode 232 - Half the Crew, Twice the Chaos

The boys are rolling with a smaller crew this week, but that doesn’t mean the fun stops! We kick things off reminiscing about last weekend—though the UFC fight was so dull, we barely remember it. Peter shares his experience at a bridal event, and we all agree: daylight savings time is the worst.
As the night unfolds, it’s just Pat and Peter holding it down, setting the tone for some unpredictable fun. We dive into last week’s news, covering everything from astronauts still stranded in space to Chicago’s wild weather swings—80 degrees on Friday, snow on Sunday. We also discuss the missing girl in the Dominican Republic, New Era’s latest baseball cap disaster, and somehow, despite our best efforts, we get a little political.
But don’t worry—we wrap it all up on a high note with some feel-good stories to send you into the week with good vibes. Tune in and join the chaos!

Episode 231 - The Boys Go Green for UFC 313

The boys are getting you ready for St. Patrick’s Day! We kick things off by recapping last week’s birthday celebrations and making plans for an action-packed weekend watching UFC 313. Then, we break down the biggest headlines of the week, including: • Trump’s tariffs – What’s changing and how it impacts the economy • SEC Women’s Basketball drama – A championship decided by a coin flip?! • LeBron James’ insane milestone – Surpassing 50,000 career points • The $90,000 Pokémon Cheeto – Yes, you read that right! • Remembering Gene Hackman – A tribute to the legendary actor As always, we wrap up with some feel-good stories to send you off on a high note. Grab a drink, get comfortable, and let’s pregame! Grab a drink, kick back, and join the pregame—it’s one you won’t want to miss!

Episode 230 - The Boys Pregame a Birthday!

In this week’s episode, the boys are gearing up for a birthday party pregame with fan guest hosting! They kick things off by reminiscing about last week’s adventures, including an exciting Chicago Bulls game. The conversation shifts to their upcoming weekend plans involving tacos and shuffleboard. Next, they dive into the top news stories from the past week, discussing everything from the biggest crypto hack in history to the possibility of Fyre Festival 2. The crew also chats about the Tate brothers' arrival in America, the Chile blackout, the latest in the Trump-Zelensky saga, and of course, the mystery of the Cocaine Toupee. The episode wraps up with some heartwarming feel-good stories to leave you with a smile!