Episode Fifteen: Winners Adapt (Special Guest Michael “Figgy” Newton)

from Faking It · host Katie Legner

This week on Faking It, Katie and Jess speak with Michael “Figgy” Newton about how reopening is going at the Esquire and Jupiter’s downtown. Figgy speaks passionately about how he views the future of the industry as Illinois enters Phase Four of their reopening plan and finally allows patrons back into restaurants. Their conversation leads them to discuss many of life’s big questions, including the ever-debated question: where are the best wings in the Champaign-Urbana area sold?

What this episode covers

NOW PLAYING

0:00 1:18:30

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

EP 355 - BEING AN ART MODEL with Shadia Elise

Apr 20, 2026 ·57m

EP 354 - ANIMAL WHISPERING with NiloO Khodadadeh

Apr 13, 2026 ·59m

EP 353 - BEING A WORKING MOM with Ramona Shelburne

Apr 6, 2026 ·67m

PREVIEW: Shut Up Sasha & Joe Ep. 36 - "You're In My Seat"

Apr 3, 2026 ·3m

EP 352 - LONG-DISTANCE RUNNING with Jared Culp

Apr 1, 2026 ·62m

PREVIEW: Shut Up Sasha & Joe Ep. 35 - "AI don't like that"

Mar 26, 2026 ·4m

Similar Podcasts

Big Old Life: Heather Blackbird interviews people on planet earth. Heather Blackbird loves asking questions. This podcast is a learning experience. Join me, Heather Blackbird, as I talk to people about their lives. Frequency of new episodes is a little all over the place and I'm learning as I go. Big Old Life is a small way of talking about the vastness of life, one person at a time. If you are reading this or found this podcast it's probably because someone you know gave you a link to it. :) Explicit Undeniable w/ Braxton Curtis Braxton Curtis The official Podcast of Braxton Curtis.A Father, Husband, and Business Owner just trying to figure it all out. Explicit Digital Tea Party W/ Rebekah and Musa digitalteapartypod Welcome to Digital Tea Party with Rebekah and Musa, where we pour a steaming cup of internet drama and sip on the chaos that comes with being chronically online. From TikTok trends to the latest social media meltdowns, we break it all down with unfiltered commentary, a sprinkle of humor, and way too much time on our hands. Join us as we navigate the digital overload and yap about everything the algorithm throws our way. Catch us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and TikTok—always under Digital Tea Party. Let’s spill the tea, shall we? Explicit The Commonality Podcast with Pilar Pilar Lyutfalieva The Commonality Podcast explores what it means to do our best in today’s messy beautiful world. Hosted by Pilar, a personal and professional coach, we dive into it all with a mix of honesty, humor, and heart. Whether it’s solo musings, breaking down weird astro sh*t, or listening to guest stories, this is your space to remember this life is non linear and you're not alone. Explicit

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Faking It?

This episode is 1 hour and 18 minutes long.

When was this Faking It episode published?

This episode was published on June 29, 2020.

What is this episode about?

Can I download this Faking It episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.

URL copied to clipboard!