Saturday Night Pregame Podcast

Episode 284 - Happy St. Paddys Day!

The boys are getting ready for a fun St. Patrick’s Day weekend with a classic pregame episode. Unfortunately, tax season kept everyone locked inside working all day, but they’re ready to shake it off and enjoy the night. They kick things off by recapping Pat and Peter’s “bro date” from last week before diving into plans for the evening — including the important mission of tracking down a proper Guinness. From there, the conversation shifts to local Chicago news and a rundown of last week’s headlines to start the new one. Like most weeks, there’s plenty of heavy news out there, including discussions about tensions with Iran, rising gas prices, and the chaos at airports with TSA workers not getting paid. But as always, the boys wrap things up the only way they know how — ending the episode on a positive note with some feel good stories.

Episode 283 - USA VS. IRAN. Who Really Wins?

It’s the first podcast of March and the boys are already feeling the spring vibes. It was great having Joe back last week, but the crew returns to the classic three-man weave for this episode. They kick things off by recapping Peter’s birthday party and the great time everyone had celebrating.
From there, the guys preview their plans for the night — though they admit “light nights” are nearly impossible when Peter and Pat are involved. The conversation then shifts to the latest Chicago news before diving into last week’s headlines to start the new week. Unfortunately, the growing tensions around a potential war with Iran become one of the major topics of discussion. As always, the boys wrap things up on a positive note with some feel good stories to end the episode. Grab a drink and get ready — it’s another classic episode of the Saturday Night Pregame!
 

Episode 282 - The Boys Are Back And Celebrating BDAY!

The full team is finally back together and ready for a fun Saturday night. The boys kick things off by recapping last week’s outing to a cool new cocktail bar and discovering a renewed love for Big Buck Hunt. From there, they preview the night ahead — a laid-back pizza party and shuffleboard kind of vibe. The conversation shifts to local Chicago news, including Illinois pushing new laws to keep the Bears in the state and the city receiving a credit downgrade. Then it’s on to last week’s major headlines to start the new week. The guys discuss another escalating foreign conflict that no one seems eager to join, the sad news surrounding Robert Carradine, Joe’s brutal experience with Spirit Airlines (and how the airline survived bankruptcy), the shocking story of four Americans killed while boating near Cuba, and a massive sinkhole opening up in Nebraska. As always, the boys close out the episode on a high note with some feel good stories to send you into the week with positive vibes. Grab a drink and get ready — it’s another classic episode of the Saturday Night Pregame!
 

Episode 281 - This Episode Comes With a Warning! Listen At Your Own Risk

Warning: We apologize for the sound quality on this episode — unfortunately, part of the audio did not save correctly. On this week’s episode of the Saturday Night Pregame podcast, the boys recap their Valentine’s Day celebrations and debate whether the quality of food everywhere has quietly gone downhill. From there, they preview the night ahead — a pre–Saturday birthday party before the actual birthday bash next weekend. The conversation then shifts to local Chicago news, including the possibility of the Bears moving to Indiana — a topic that definitely gets the guys fired up. They also dive into last week’s news to kick off the new one, discussing Trump preparing for potential conflict with Iran, U.S. Olympic hockey, rising concert ticket prices, and how much someone would realistically pay for a Pokémon card. As always, the episode wraps up on a positive note with some feel good stories to end the night. Grab a drink and get ready — it’s another classic episode of the Saturday Night Pregame!

Episode 280 - Valentines Day and Who Made the Epstein Files

The boys are celebrating Valentine’s Day with a special pregame edition — though it’s another three-man weave as Joe navigates Spirit Airlines on his way to Florida. They kick things off breaking down the Super Bowl and just how underwhelming the game actually was. From there, the crew ranks the best (and worst) commercials before diving into the controversy surrounding the halftime show. The episode also features a new segment, “Take a Break to Discuss Chicago,” before jumping into last week’s news to start the new one. Topics include Iran and Trump, Pam Bondi and the Epstein files, and a look ahead to the Winter Olympics. As always, the boys wrap things up on a high note with their signature feel good stories to close out the pod. Grab a drink and get ready — it’s another classic episode of the Saturday Night Pregame!

Episode 278 - Things Get Competitive at WhirlyBall

The boys are pregaming a Chicago Bulls game after a long day back at weekend work. With beers in hand, they kick things off by recapping Chris’s 40th birthday celebration — including a rough Sunday recovery. The crew laughs about how competitive things got at WhirlyBall and how great the DJ was at Innjoy. From there, it’s time to jump into last week’s news to start the new one. Topics include the shocking story of Jill Biden’s ex-husband killing his current wife, Rome charging $2 to toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, the mystery surrounding Savannah Guthrie’s mother’s disappearance becoming a national story, and China moving to ban hidden door handles. The guys then shift gears to Super Bowl 60, breaking down what they’re most excited to see, before wrapping things up the only way they know how — on a high note with some feel good stories. Grab a drink and get ready — it’s another classic episode of the Saturday Night Pregame!

Episode 278 - The Boys Are Back From Michigan and Someone Turns 40

The boys are in full celebration mode this week as Chris hits the big 4-0! Everyone’s fired up and ready to party, making for a high-energy episode. They kick things off by recapping last week’s ski trip — from the brutal commute to a great Saturday on the slopes and the wild night at the casino that followed.
From there, it’s time to dive into last week’s news to start the new one. The crew breaks down the upcoming Super Bowl and makes their predictions, talks about the rough winter weather Chicago’s been dealing with, and gets into Meta and YouTube facing off in court in California. They also cover Alex Honnold’s latest insane climb and Japan returning two of the last pandas it was holding to China as tensions rise. As always, the guys wrap things up on a positive note with some feel good stories to end the show. Grab a drink and get ready — it’s another classic episode of the Saturday Night Pregame!
 

Episode 277 - Bears Loss and Next Years Challanges

All the boys are back and ready to pregame on a Thursday night as they gear up for their annual ski trip. With an early start this week, the crew jumps right in by recapping last week’s fun — from Korean BBQ to dancing at one of their favorite bars — before breaking down the chaos of the Bears vs. Rams game.
From there, they roll into last week’s news to kick off the new week, touching on Trump and Greene, Gaza’s permanent board of peace, Spain’s pair of train crashes, friends saving a buddy from a shark attack, and China hitting its lowest birth rate in years. To wrap things up, the boys finally get around to their annual Christmas gift swap (only about a month late), with plenty of laughs and solid gifts all around. And as always, the episode ends on a high note with some feel good stories. Grab a drink and get ready — it’s another classic episode of the Saturday Night Pregame!