Saturday Night Pregame Podcast

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!

Episode 229 - The Boys Are Back Together and It Feels So Good!

The full team is back! After three weeks away, Joe returns and shares his Disney World adventures. The crew kicks things off by trying an Italian beer, Isaac, before diving into last week's wild Alan Walker concert—where things almost got heated. From bizarre headlines to major news, we break down another plane crash, a judge’s unusual punishment for shoplifters, a measles outbreak, KFC leaving Kentucky (wait, what?), and the legendary “Conspection at Erection” moment. Wrapping up, we chat about our evening plans and, as always, end on a high note with some feel-good stories. Tune in for the laughs, the chaos, and the pregame vibes!

Episode 228 - Weddings, Waffle House, and Wild Takes

The boys are back—well, most of them! After finally recording on an actual Saturday, the crew dives into their recent trip to Nashville, a wild wedding weekend, and all the fun that came with it. With an Alan Walker concert on the horizon, they break down their pregame plans before diving into last week’s biggest stories.
From ranking Super Bowl commercials to debating the absurd rise in egg prices, things get heated over Cracker Barrel vs. Waffle House and an unexpected showdown between John Rocker and Pat Mahomes Sr. Plus, a deep dive into some hilarious old-school rules. And as always, we wrap things up on a high note with feel-good stories.
Grab a drink, kick back, and join the pregame—it’s one you won’t want to miss!