Saturday Night Pregame Podcast

Episode 257 - Trump Tries to Take Over Chicago

It’s another beautiful night in Chicago and the whole crew is back! We kick things off with Trump’s thoughts on Chicago before pivoting to lighter vibes—breaking down our time at ARC Music Festival and scoring a night with Fisher for way less than expected. Of course, we couldn’t avoid revisiting concert etiquette (because people still suck). Then it’s time for last week’s news, the return of NFL action, Joe C’s Lock of the Century of the Week, and Chris’ weekly picks. As always, we wrap it all up with some feel-good stories to keep the night rolling. Grab a drink and get ready — it’s another classic episode of the Saturday Night Pregame!

Episode 256 - ARC Festival in Chicago

One of the hosts is back, but we’re still on the lookout for Joe — if you see him, let us know! The crew kicks off the episode by recapping a fun Labor Day weekend, including catching their favorite cover band and planning to see Fisher at ARC. Then it’s on to this week’s hot topics: The internet’s take on the Cracker Barrel logo change The launch of a women’s baseball league • A local high school’s bold move to remove bathroom doors • A fake relationship that totally ruins a movie And as always, we wrap things up on a positive note with Feel Good Stories.

Episode 255 - The Dynamic Duo Host the Podcast

Only two of the guys hopped on the mic this week, but that didn’t stop the fun! The boys kick things off by recapping UFC 319 — including a main event that was, well… pretty boring. They also chat about plans for the night, with hopes of catching some live music.From there, it’s a mix of laughs and hot takes:• Revisiting a puzzling scene from Forrest Gump (but who was making that noise?)• Highlights from the Robot Olympics — and why humanity is safe (for now)• New words added to the dictionary, reminding us just how close we are to being old and lame• NFL season predictions, including “worst to first” and “first to worst” picksAnd as always, things wrap up on a positive note with our favorite segment: Feel Good Stories.Grab a drink and get ready — it’s another classic episode of the Saturday Night Pregame!

Episode 254 - UFC 319 Sticker Shock

Another muggy night in Chicago, but this week the whole crew is back together! The boys kick things off by recapping last week’s laid-back night, complete with some outdoor drinks.
With UFC 319 happening right here in Chicago, the guys debate whether it’s worth going — but those ticket prices? Absolutely brutal. Instead, they keep things rolling with some fresh topics:
The eternal debate: do you “turn up” or “turn down” the air conditioning?
Robot dogs double-checking engineers’ work
Taylor Swift’s brand-new album
Some shocking husband-and-wife “rules” from way back in 1913
Training talk for the Chicago Marathon
And of course, the episode wraps up with everyone’s favorite segment: Feel Good Stories, sending things off on a positive note.

Saturday Night Pregame Podcast Ep: 253

It’s a scorcher in Chicago, but the boys are powering through with the drink of the summer — the legendary Spaghett. With one of the crew out sick, it’s a “three man weavy” kind of night. We kick things off with a recap of last week’s adventures and some questionable late-night food orders, before laying out the plans for tonight (spoiler: it’s looking pretty chill). From there, we dive into a grab bag of topics: • ChatGPT’s new “Study Mode” • The wild cottage cheese craze sweeping the internet • A little politics talk (you knew it was coming) • Week one of NFL preseason action • The bizarre tale of the Seattle Kraken mascot’s bear encounter As always, we wrap things up with our favorite segment — Feel Good Stories — to end the night on a high note. Grab a drink and get ready — it’s another classic episode of the Saturday Night Pregame!

Episode 252 - The Boys Are Back Together and Celebrate a Birthday

Peter’s back from Ireland and he’s fired up to pod! It’s Pat’s birthday, the vibes are high, and the crew is rolling in hot after a Saturday afternoon Cubs game (despite a tough loss). The boys dive into some lingering issues from last week’s episode, Peter shares stories from his Ireland trip, and things quickly spiral into headlines both bizarre and serious—from a stabbing in Traverse City, to viral cottage cheese trends, to an earthquake in Russia. As always, we wrap up with some good news to end your week on a high note.  

Episode 251 - The Boys Record an Unprecedented Podcast

After four strong years, The Saturday Night Pregame hits a milestone — Peter misses his first-ever episode, and chaos follows. The boys struggle to get things rolling, with three failed attempts before finally righting the ship. From across the pond, Peter calls in from his mini vacation in Ireland to help steer things back on course. They recap the wild weekend in Indianapolis, and Joe shares the unexpected tale of how he ended up at the Hangee Up... solo. They also catch up on last week’s news and how it’s bleeding into this one. As always, they wrap up with some feel-good stories to end on a high note. It’s a bit late and a bit short — but that’s what happens when the captain’s gone. 

Ranting at our favorite brewery!

In this lively episode, the boys hit the road and head down to Indianapolis, landing at their favorite brewery with their longtime friend and favorite brewer. After a long car ride, they waste no time diving into some cold beers and good conversation.
They recap their experience at the Windy City Smokeout, dishing on the good, the bad, and the surprisingly high prices. Complaints roll in—mainly about today’s youth—and then it's on to plotting a beer-filled night in Indy.
The guys also break down some of last week’s wild news, including:
Chaos at the St. Louis airport
A Martian rock that sold for $4 million
A man walking around the world—for 25 years
Bizarre new food offerings at the Iowa State Fair
The scary rise in nicotine poisoning among young adults
To wrap it all up, they share some much-needed feel-good stories to end on a high note.