Saturday Night Pregame Podcast

Episode 211 - The Boys Are Going Skydiving!

In this week's episode, the whole crew is back together! After weeks of one host or another missing, Chris, Joe, Peter and Pat reunite for a fun-filled chat. We kick things off with tales from our day drinking and golf adventures, followed by a deep dive into Chris, Joe, and Peter’s thrilling skydiving experience. Next up, we break down the latest news to start your week on the right foot, covering everything from Donald Trump’s antics to Kamala Harris and Trump possibly appearing on Joe Rogan’s show. We also talk about the great weather, reflect on celebrity deaths that made us feel sad, and dive into the new documentary on the Menendez Brothers. Plus, we’ve got this week’s gambling picks, and as always, we wrap things up with some heartwarming feel-good stories. Tune in for laughs, news, and more on this jam-packed episode! Oh, and this week's Drink of the Week? The perfect choice: Coors Light!

Episode 210 - The Boys Talk Running The Bucktown 5k

In this episode, the boys are down a man once again, making it feel like ages since the full crew was together. They kick things off by reminiscing about last week's fun, sharing highlights from their weekend despite not partying. The group discusses their recent 5K run, reflecting on everyone's performance. Peter dives into a quirky topic about cover bands that miss the mark on replicating the original sound, sparking a lively discussion. The episode covers a range of news stories to kick off the week, including Hurricane Milton, Keanu Reeves' racing endeavors, the price hike of lottery tickets to $5, Pepsi's struggle to win back customers after price inflation, weight loss drugs, and Waffle House's unique weather response team. The conversation shifts to sports, focusing on the NFL as the guys share their top betting tips for the week. As always, they wrap things up with uplifting feel-good stories to leave listeners on a high note. Tune in for laughs, insights, and a dose of positivity! Oh, and this week's Drink of the Week? The perfect choice: Old Irving Brewing. Cheers!

Episode 209 - The Boys Talk Diddy Demise

In this episode of The Saturday Night Pregame Podcast, the boys are pregaming a Thursday night, gearing up for a fun-filled weekend! With one host missing, it’s a three-man weave, but the conversation flows as smoothly as ever. They kick things off with a moment of silence for the surprising number of celebrities who passed away last week, reflecting on the shocking news. Next, the guys dive into last weekend’s highlights and debate how loosely the term "cover" is being used these days. The conversation heats up as they revisit the latest controversies surrounding Diddy and his recent allegations. Why didn’t he just leave America? Plus, they break down a wild conspiracy theory linking Diddy to alcohol companies. As the world seems to get crazier by the day, the boys touch on how sad and strange the news has been recently. They even dive into politics, giving their take on the vice presidential debate. But, in classic Pregame style, the mood lightens up with a chat about the Fat Bear Week craze, sports updates, and, of course, they close things out with some feel-good stories to lift everyone’s spirits.

Episode 208 - The Boys Talk About the Ladies in Miami

In this episode, the boys are down a host and feeling the loneliness! After a fun-filled Friday night, they’re are also a bit tired but ready to dive into an eventful discussion. They chat about their significant others partying in Miami, reliving some wild moments from the previous week. The conversation turns to New York’s new indictment, fantasy football updates, and legendary P Diddy parties. Things take a wild turn when they talk about a coyote trying to steal a small dog. The guys also recap week four of the NFL and share their plans for the night ahead. They end the episode on a high note with some uplifting feel-good stories. Tune in for the usual fun, laughter, and banter! Oh, and this week's Drink of the Week? The perfect choice: Coors Light. Cheers!

Episode 207 - The Boys Discuss New York City’s "Rat Summit" and Chicago Mosquitos

This week, we took the podcast outside to soak in a beautiful Chicago evening, only to be ambushed by relentless mosquitoes! After the unexpected battle, we kicked off Episode 207 by recapping the fun from last week, followed by a breakdown of our jam-packed work schedules and, of course, a look back at some truly terrible gambling advice.
From there, we dive into the latest headlines that had us talking:
New York City’s "Rat Summit" – Yes, that's a thing.
A 9-year-old driving 13 miles to Target for candy (bold move, kid!).
Sean Diddy's arrest (this story’s got layers).
And of course, a baby hippo and dogs painted to look like pandas – because, why not?
We also dig into NFL Week 3 with fresh gambling tips (hopefully better than last week!), and as always, we end on a high note with some feel-good stories to wrap things up.
Oh, and this week's Drink of the Week? The perfect fall choice: Samuel Adams Oktoberfest. Cheers!
 

Episode 206 - The Boys talk the Presidential Debate

In this wild and hilarious episode, one of the boys faces an unexpected enemy—fruit flies! We dive into the recent presidential debate, exploring the diverse opinions and just how much people’s views can differ. We then expose the viral TikTok trend “Airport Tray” as a total fake and unravel the crazy world of TikTok Mormon wives. As always, we keep you up-to-date with the five biggest news stories of last week you need to start your week. Plus, we break down Week 2 of the NFL, with our game picks that, well... didn't age well. Joe C delivers his "Lock of the Century of the Week" (spoiler: it didn’t go as planned). We wrap things up with a feel-good story to leave you on a high note. Tune in for laughs, hot takes, and a little chaos! Join us for another fun-filled episode with football, music, and everything in between! Drink of the week: Coors Light
 

Episode 205 - The Boys Talk Week 1 NFL

The boys are back and buzzing with excitement as NFL Week 1 kicks off! In this episode, we recap last week's adventures at Wrigley Field for Pearl Jam’s concert—let’s just say not everyone was a fan. We dive into what we look for in a great concert experience, including some funny and unexpected takes. Peter shares a wild valet story, involving a close call with someone stealing from the car.Next up, we break down the five things you need to know for the week of September 2nd. And of course, we couldn't start football season without bringing back the fan-favorite segment: Joe C's Lock of the Century of the Week! Plus, this week’s drink review features Happy Dad, though it didn’t quite hit the mark.Join us for another fun-filled episode with football, music, and everything in between!

Episode 204 - The Boys Go to Pearl Jam

In this lively episode of the Saturday Night Pregame Podcast, we kick things off by addressing a heated comment from one of our listeners—setting the tone for an episode full of spirited discussions. With a Pearl Jam concert at Wrigley Field on the horizon, we get into the pregame spirit, sharing our excitement and what we're looking forward to. As the conversation flows, we reminisce about last week's adventures, speculate on a potential Oasis reunion, and dive into the latest headlines—ranging from Donald Trump's ongoing controversies to Boeing's continued struggles. We also touch on Illinois’ proposed flag change, sparking some interesting debate. With the NFL season just around the corner, we share our bold predictions and what we expect from our favorite teams. We wrap up the episode on a positive note, sharing feel-good stories to end your week on a high. Drink of the week: Samuel Adams