Bub’s Pub Podcast

Dan and Brennen are back at Bub’s Pub for a packed, delightfully chaotic episode that starts with a much-needed wellness check after the USMNT’s brutal World Cup exit and then rolls straight into penalty-kick strategy, World Cup quarterfinal hype, and the strange joy of watching fans from around the world discover America, Buc-ee’s, ranch dressing, and all. The guys also break down the Bulls adding Norman Powell, check in on a few wild sports stories from Ohtani to Wimbledon, and take a detour into social media, politics, and why the news always seems to make everything feel worse than it is. And because it wouldn’t be Bub’s Pub without a hard left turn, the episode wraps with hot dog glory, explosive stomach-related headlines, and Dan’s four phases of bathroom fear.

Dan and Brennen are back in the pub for a fast-moving, fun-filled ride through sports, music, tech money, and one very independent giraffe. The guys celebrate Bobby Bonilla Day, recap Brennen’s Milwaukee music adventures, cheer on the USMNT’s dramatic World Cup run, and bask in the Cubs’ scorching-hot stretch—especially after a 23-run fireworks show. They also wander into NFL QB battles, LeBron rumors, a possible Kelce-Swift spectacle, and a brand-new draft of the worst rules in all of sports, because apparently every game needs at least one rule that makes fans yell at their TVs. Add in eye-popping AI investments, online scam chaos, top creators, classic comedies, and Gracie the giraffe’s Texas getaway, and you’ve got a little sports bar, a little news desk, and just enough animal control to keep things interesting.

Dan and Brennen are back in the pub with a sports-and-news buffet that somehow starts with full-body USA soccer pride and ends with crypto taxes, charity numbers, and George Santos doing George Santos things. The guys catch up on live music, ride the World Cup wave, check in on the Bulls, Michigan hoops, the Cubs, White Sox, and Pete Crow-Armstrong’s scorching stretch, then detour through the Brendan Sorsby drama, Brexit headaches, California tech-millionaire migration, Illinois’ new digital asset tax, and a rare bipartisan housing bill. It’s part sports bar debate, part current-events whiplash, and part “wait, did that really happen?”  Remember to like, follow, subscribe, and tell a friend!

In this episode of Bub’s Pub, Dan and Scott settle in for a classic midweek barstool marathon—equal parts sports talk, side quests, and friendly ribbing. They kick things off by celebrating the U.S. men’s national team’s big 4-1 World Cup opening win over Paraguay, while also wondering whether Mauricio Pochettino deserves a full victory lap just yet. From there, they bounce into local pride with St. Joseph-Ogden’s baseball title, marvel at the Knicks finally climbing the NBA mountaintop, and try to make sense of yet another plot twist in the Brendan Sorsby saga. As always, the conversation refuses to stay in one lane for long. The guys check in on the Cubs and Cardinals, size up the NL Central, wonder what kind of chaos might be brewing in MLB labor talks, and weigh in on the Bulls’ new coaching era. They also detour into SpaceX’s wild IPO fallout, the mystery of why Japan is so much less obese than the U.S., and a couple of delightfully oddball news items that feel tailor-made for pub conversation. Throw in a Father’s Day movie draft and a sponsor read, and you’ve got another episode that feels like hanging out with buddies who somehow turned a dozen headlines into one long, entertaining happy hour. Congrats to SJO Baseball State Champs! S. Men's soccer team looking good The Knicks win the NBA championship New Head Coach for the Bulls Brendan Sorsby story takes ANOTHER twist NL Central talk - Are the Cardinals for real? DRAFT: Best movies/TV show about Dad SpaceX IPO break records and rewards employees Japan vs. USA regarding obesity Kalshi trying to curb insider trading

In this episode of Bub’s Pub, Dan and Brennen bounce from bar-stool catch-up mode into a wide-ranging sports-and-news happy hour. They tip a cap to Bulls legend Stacey King and his all-time catchphrases, untangle the latest twist in the Brendan Sorsby saga, check the temperature on the Cubs and Sox, and gear up for the World Cup with the usual mix of analysis, side comments, and friendly chaos. Along the way, there’s a little tennis history, a little college sports weirdness, a little oddball news, and plenty of the easy back-and-forth that makes it feel like you’re just hanging out at the pub with them. Stacy King, Bulls passes away at 59 Cubs and White Sox update Brendan Sorsby story takes another twist Iowa gets creative with NIL fundraising with beer French Open Women's finals stories World Cup Preview by Brennen DRAFT: Best Soccer movies/TV Review: "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist" American wealth transfer through real estate California Elections weird happenings Australian cockroach kingpin busted

In this episode of Bub’s Pub, Dan and Brennen basically do what every great neighborhood hangout promises: bounce from fish tales to football chaos to Illinois politics without ever spilling the drink. They swap stories from a Sheboygan fishing trip, then dive headfirst into the Bears’ never-ending stadium soap opera, where everyone seems to have a plan except maybe the Bears. From there, it’s a full sports-bar sampler platter—blockbuster NFL trades, college sports curveballs, softball flamethrowers, and a Chris Weinke-style career plot twist that somehow got even weirder. Toss in a sponsor read, a draft of fish-themed movies, a budget debate with plenty of side-eye, and a wedding scheduling decision that deserves its own trophy for terrible timing, and you’ve got an episode that feels like equal parts sports talk, local gossip, and “how did we get here?” energy. Dumper Dan’s Fishing Charter Bears stadium talks dead? NFL blockbuster trades NCAA makes a rule that hurts Illini basketball College Baseball World Series upsets College Softball throwing smoke! Chris Weinke 2.0? DRAFT: Best fish movies Illinois state politics and budget updates Funny story of the week

In this episode, Dan and Brennen do what any respectable barstool philosophers would do: check in on reunion recovery, wonder if the Cubs have misplaced their bats (and possibly their souls), and take a lap through the latest Bears stadium soap opera. Along the way, they mix in college baseball chatter, Illini updates, a wild look at the "Enhanced Games," a history-making racing adventure, Elon-sized ambition, and just enough politics and budget talk to keep everybody pretending this is still a serious operation. In other words, it’s the usual Bub’s Pub blend of sports, headlines, opinions, and friendly chaos—best enjoyed with a drink in hand and zero expectation of staying on one topic for too long. Brennen vs. Smokey The Bear NASCAR champ Kyle Busch passes away at 41 Bears stadium drama at a tipping point Cubs 10 game losing streak College baseball world series starts up Andre Stojakovic is back...for sure this time! Illini football: Kaden Feagin switches positions The Enhanced Games break a record Auto racer Katherine Legge attempts "The Double" DRAFT: Best Firefighting movies or TV shows Elon prepares SpaceX for a record breaking IPO California has two interesting elections this week Mamdani did not "balance" a budget Big earners moving out of high tax areas Funny stories of the week

Rob Phillips is our guest this week! This episode of Bub’s Pub is a little bit sports bar, a little bit travel show, and a whole lot of good-natured chaos. Dan and Brennen bounce from the emotional roller coaster of Cubs and White Sox baseball to some bold crystal-ball predictions for Indiana football, with the usual mix of hometown optimism, mild disbelief, and friendly ribbing. The real world tour begins when Rob Phillips stops by to talk about his life in Colombia, sharing stories and observations that make the conversation feel like a front-row seat to life abroad—just with more laughs and fewer airport delays. Toss in a few oddball headlines and the crew does what they do best: make every topic sound like something worth discussing over a cold drink. The Rob Phillips and Brennen origin story Surprising NBA draft stats Chicago White Sox...the most surprising team? Chicago Cubs...the most frustrating team? Indiana Football predictions DRAFT: Favorite people from Indiana Living abroad in Colombia Funny story of the week = Typical Cardinals Fans

We welcome Carl Franco, Aurora's 5th Ward Alderman to Bub's Pub this week!  This episode is a little bit of everything in the best possible way: Bulls lottery luck, Bears contract mysteries, draft dreams, road trip debates, local politics, cybercrime chaos, and even a free-pizza oddball story for dessert. Dan and Brennen bounce from sports takes to city issues to wonderfully weird headlines, with plenty of friendly banter mixed in. In short, it’s the kind of show that feels like hanging out at the neighborhood bar with two guys who came prepared with stats, opinions, and at least one tangent you never saw coming. Fat Rosie’s Burrito Challenge A toast to Ted Turner The Chicago Bulls get the 4th pick! Now what? Bears contract insights and favorite undrafted player ”The Bears Tax” penalty discrepancies DRAFT: Best NFL road trip cities Carl Franco, Aurora’s 5th Ward Alderman interview Mayor versus a City Manager system What’s new with Aurora’s development Some elected officials are knuckleheads Crazy stories of the week

Brennen Roberts pulls up a stool for another round at Bub’s Pub—starting with shout-outs (including a loving tribute to sticky-bar floors). The guys break down the Bears’ draft with equal parts optimism and exasperation, detour into the strange gray area of prediction markets (investing… or just gambling with a spreadsheet?), and then crank the dial up with some politics chatter designed to get the group chat humming. From there it’s a fast, fun zig-zag through baseball vibes—especially a Cubs run that feels borderline magical despite the injury list—plus a Route 66 centennial road-trip daydream, and a couple “you can’t make this up” headlines to close out the tab. Bears Draft Therapy Session: who they picked, what they didn’t, and why “the board made me do it” is not a valid excuse. Prediction markets, explained: when “I’m investing” starts sounding a lot like “I’m sweating.” Sorsby saga update: the college-football story that keeps getting wilder. Cubs corner: hot bats, elite defense, and the bullpen juggling act—plus a nod to the legendary Lee Elia rant. Route 66 turns 100: Chicago-to–Santa Monica nostalgia with some fun trivia sprinkled in. Draft segment: classic cars you’d actually bid on (and ones you’d only admire from a safe distance). Crazy Politics Talk: Chicago mayoral race, bad policies in New York and Seattle, and California craziness Odd news to-go: Delta drama and a “WKRP is real?” moment to send you out smiling.

We welcome back Scott Presley and Troy Hillman for an episode that covered the NFL Draft, Illini hoops, sports gambling weirdness, and two heavy true-crime cases—then somehow ended with a baby born on a plane, which is exactly the conversational arc you’d expect after “just one drink” at a neighborhood bar. Scott arrived with BBQ-draft-level convictions, and the guys played armchair coordinator on Illinois’ roster before turning to the Bears’ picks and league-wide draft chaos; from there they dove into how betting and prediction markets keep evolving, then handled the Gilgo Beach and Allison Feldman discussions with the seriousness they deserve, including the long timelines and investigative/legal twists. And the feel-good flight birth story that made the safety briefing sound like it needed an extra line: tray tables up, seat belts fastened, and congratulations, it’s a girl. Troy Hillman & Scott catch up Illinois Basketball returning their core NFL Draft recap and review NCAA gambling issues DOJ scandal with the Polymarket Is the Polymarket investing or betting? DRAFT: Best University of Illinois bars/restaurants The Gilgo Beach Murders The Scottsdale Allison Feldman case Baby on Board!  

Dan Drews welcomes back Brennen Roberts for a one-year anniversary episode of Bub’s Pub—which means it’s time to get sentimental, revisit the 2025 NFL Draft preview, and remind everyone (again) that one of them “nailed several picks”… just sayin’. The guys tackle a modern tragedy: the affordability of live sports. It’s back to business in Champaign as they size up Illinois basketball’s huge returning core and newcomers, before going full draft-nerd with the Bears’ picks, why safety is screaming “need,” and a seven-round mock that will definitely age perfectly. Plus: Brennen’s quick-hit reactions to the week’s sports headlines, “term of the week” so you can casually drop pied-à-terre at your next function, and a truly absurd weird story that proves the only thing more unpredictable than the draft is a guy in a bear suit trying to commit insurance fraud. Affordability of live sporting events Illini Basketball getting the band back together 2026 NFL Draft Preview WNBA relationship drama Bulls and White Sox updates DRAFT: Best live sporting events bucket list New York creates ANOTHER bad policy SpaceX deal to buy AI startup Cursor Gilgo Beach killer teaser for next week Giga-Chad? (and other crazy trends) Bear suit luxury car scam for insurance fraud

Episode summary: Dan Drews brings on first-time guest Gavin Drews (aka the guy you text when the Blackhawks make you sad again) and they kick things off with a quick life check-in and some wedding-planning updates. From there it’s golf talk: why Gavin finally caved and got lessons, what’s clicking so far, and which part of the game is currently bullying him the most. Dan then does a Masters recap featuring Rory McIlroy going back-to-back at Augusta (green jacket: still undefeated). The main course is a full Blackhawks season autopsy—where the rebuild’s at, how injuries and thin depth turned things into a grind, and what the team’s got to nail this offseason. They wrap with some agri-business + real-world AI-for-farmers talk, a first-time homebuyer “what is even happening” moment, and finish on a weird-story cherry on top: Busch Light Apple (“Bapple”) is back, baby. Wedding planning process Golf Lessons for a beginner The Masters wrap up Chicago Blackhawks autopsy and outlook BBQ Tips from a student of the game DRAFT: Best foods on the grill or smoker Anthropic holds back new "too powerful" AI model Agri-business hot topics and news First time home buyer blues Bapple Is Back Baby!

Welcome back to Bub’s Pub!  Brennen Roberts is bellied up to the bar discussing some of these hot topics… The Masters is underway & Rory is hot Autopsy of the Illini basketball season POTUS steps in to manage the NCAA The Chicago Bulls are a mess Department of Justice VS. the NFL The "Home Team Act" proposal for pro sports teams A baseball record breaking story from Scott Presley DRAFT: Best Easter Candy! New York Governor changes her tune Elon Musk's plans are out of this world! Some pets are not OK

Brennen Roberts is back in the co-pilot seat as we break down everything from the historic run by Illini basketball in the NCAA tournament to outer space! Florida vacation adventures Illini basketball in the Final Four! Chicago Cubs season preview White Sox season preview MLB Lockout is looming "Can we agree...?" DRAFT: Best space movies "Hail Mary" movie review Artemis II mission back to the moon SpaceX reportedly plans for an IPO Weird story of the week

Super sister Stephanie joins the Bub’s Pub Podcast to discuss Sanibel, Soldier Field, Soccer, and being a Super Teacher in today’s environment! Getting to Sanibel and travel tips A toast to Chuck Norris who passed away at 86 Illini basketball makes the sweet 16 A Hail Mary for Soldier Field? Soccer fandom at the Premier League DRAFT: Best beach adjacent movies Being a teacher today 2 crazy headlines of the week

50th Episode celebration!!!  Josh Bartzen, Tim Orfritz, and Brennen Roberts all join in for our first 4-person episode!  We look back on the first 49 shows while still covering the news of today.  Thanks to everyone who has listened and laughed with us along the way! Brennen's AI deep dive research of Bub's Pub Patrick’s Day insights NFL free agency and updates World Baseball Classic NCAA Basketball Tournament DRAFT of the best DRAFTS! Texas couple convicted of $5M home remodeling scam Punch the Monkey Anthropic vs. The Dept. of War - counter point Tim and Jodi need to enter this competition!

SPECIAL EDITION:  Brennen Roberts is starting up Seniors Helping Seniors for the Greater Naperville Area!  Seniors Helping Seniors is a company that offers non-medical in-home care for aging seniors who want to age in place in their homes.  Brennen and I sit down for this interview about his exciting new business venture and the path he took to get there! Changes in the marketing agency space Personal life encourages new ideas The idea to make a change What to do next? Franchise? Maybe, but which one? Seniors Helping Seniors The loneliness epidemic and finding good caregivers The family is all-in Next step: Launching the business! The vision of the business Helping families how to navigate aging Community resources to leverage Getting up and running!

Mike Ciccarelli, Franchise Consultant Extraordinaire, joins the podcast for an in-depth interview with me and Brennen regarding all the considerations when starting up your own franchise business.  Enjoy! Genius idea: Government "Relegation" Bear's Drew Dalman retires unexpectedly Illinois basketball feel good story Is there any hope for the Bulls? World Baseball Classic starts Iran conflict breakdown The Mossad - Israel's CIA DRAFT: Best Espionage or Spy movies Interview: Mike Ciccarelli - Franchise Consultant

Brennen is back!  He tells us about his amazing Costa Rica trip, and we catch up on the world topics. Costa Rican vacation was amazing! A toast to Rev. Jesse Jackson The Bears stadium saga and debate Illini basketball is so Aggravating! Winter Olympics highlights Mexican Cartels are pissed off DRAFT: Best Drug Cartel Movies/TV Mamdani's Money Madness in NY Who does Kalshi say who will be the Democratic '28 candidate Landmark $2M lawsuit "CFO Silvia" your AI financial guru Meta's after-life AI patent

Josh Bartzen co-hosts this week and provides great insight (even for a Packers fan)! Big Ten basketball is tough Sam Darnold lost money playing the Super Bowl NFC North & Packers Analysis MLB -Tony Clark - Which is worse? Winter Olympics Update RIP - James Van Der Beek (Varsity Blues) DRAFT: Best of Robert Duvall – RIP Millionaire Migration from California Stephen A. Smith for President? Josh takes us inside government shutdowns Youth Sports as a Private Equity investment Olympic Condoms Restocked!

Brennen Roberts co-hosts as we dive into these topics of the day… Baseball is starting up Super Bowl 60 takeaways Illini basketball 2 overtime losses! Winter Olympics updates DRAFT: Winter Olympic events I would never do Ring Company using AI to find lost pets Violent crime is down, but why? Data Centers in space? Illinois residents keep leaving Olympic plush toys in demand

Brennen Roberts co-hosts as we unbox all these goodies… The Grammy’s, Jelly Roll, & Kelly Osbourne Illinois basketball slaughters Northwestern Bears coaching staff and stadium drama Super Bowl predictions and best bets Will the Seahawks be sold? The Chicago Bulls trade the whole team! Winter Olympic preview Northern Illinois football gets $34M DRAFT: Best Catherine O'Hara Movies/TV Autonomous Car Insurance Weight loss drugs lawsuits Epstein Files update Oswego's "Megalodome"

Brennen Roberts co-hosts as we dissect all these stories of the day: Megan Fox makes a hot robot Check out "The Venue" in Aurora Should Robinhood be in the Polymarket? A Toast: Terry Boers passes away at 75 AFC & NFC Championship games review Luke Ferrelli drama with Clemson and Ole Miss Trinidad Chambliss still trying to get a 6th year MLB Spring training starts Feb 11 Illinois defeats Purdue and Keaton Wagler is awesome Movie Draft: Best winter/cold movies China's population collapse

Brennen Roberts co-hosts with a breakdown and spirited conversation on all these topics: The Polar Vortex is on the way! The autopsy of the Bears loss to the Rams and the season College National Championship analysis Duke sues their starting QB for trying to leave Ole Miss QB sues to get a 6th year of football The transfer portal is closing...now what? Way to early college football rankings for next year DRAFT: Best Cinderella Stories Greenland: What's all the interest about? Student loan borrows saved...for now Illinois' estate tax is ridiculous

Brennen Roberts co-hosts and Scott Presley reports on Illini basketball on this episode of Bub’s Pub.  We will also cover these great stories… Brennen recaps the Bears playoff victory over the Packers The cheese grater foam hats story Rams vs Bears drama and predictions Alex Bregman signing for the Cubs tops a great Chicago day! Amateur tennis player wins $1M by beating pros College basketball point shaving scandal Scott Presley breaks down Illini basketball College QB has been with 7 schools in 7 years Private Equity becoming involved in college sports Movie Draft: Best Los Angeles based/themed movies Apple picks Google's Gemini to run AI-powered Siri The best of the Consumer Electronics Show AI powered "Doctronic" to prescribe medication Oswego to build 24,000 seat Cricket stadium

Brennen Roberts co-hosts with our eye on everything sports, world news, and a draft of the best vacation drinks! Cancun vacation craziness Illinois State falls short in the FCS championship game Bears: ready for playoffs and reviewing our predictions College football: bowl games and portal chaos DRAFT: Best Vacation Drinks Minnesota fraud scandal - Is this the tip of the iceberg? U.S. and Venezuela: drugs, oil and where do we go from here Bold Predictions for 2026

Jim Melton is our guest reporter on the Illinois State Redbirds and their FCS Championship game versus the Montana State Bobcats.  Brennen and I also break down these hot topics… Hilarious Christmas stories with the Roberts family Bears versus the 49ers – the good, bad, and the ugly Can the College Football Playoffs be fixed? College Bowl game highlights and predictions Jim Melton reports on Illinois State & The FCS Championship NBA draft pick comes back to college to play at Baylor Movie Draft: Best New Years Themed Movies 2026 Geopolitical predictions and updates Student loans beware of wage garnishments Jarrett Payton fondly remembers Walter Payton $400,000 of lobster stolen!

Scott Presley and Cory Donberger call in with special reports, and Brennen and I count down to Christmas holiday. Bears mind blowing win over the Packers Will the Bears move to Indiana??? Scott Presley reports on Illini basketball dismantling Mizzou Illinois State & North Central Football Teams are going to the championship! Cory Donberger reports on the online threats to young kids DRAFT: Best Dramatic Christmas Movies The funeral of the U.S. penny Disney strikes a deal with Open AI Our favorite "feel good" stories of 2025

Josh Bartzen is back with a preview and in-depth analysis of this weekend’s Bears/Packers rematch!  Brennen and I break down the world and these topics… The Heisman Trophy recap and Diego Pavia fail The HUGE difference in college football budgets Michigan football update and coaching dominoes Chase Daniel coaching opportunity? Illinois State football in the FCS semifinals! GAMESHOW: Is this Bowl Game real? Bears vs. Browns game recap Josh Bartzen previews the Bears/Packers rematch Philip Rivers come back game at 44 years old Rob Reiner: Draft tribute to a great actor & director Body20 workout experience was amazing! Netflix documentary - "Sean Combs: The Reckoning"

Brennen Roberts is back as we cover a ton of breaking news… Michigan Head Football Coach is fired and arrested! 44-year-old Philip Rivers coming out of retirement for the Colts Preview of Bears vs Browns game The Pope blessed the White Sox with the #1 pick! Big Ten Championship & the upcoming bowl games Georgia football suing a transferred player World Cup draw - How did the U.S. Team do? Michael Jordan in court for his NASCAR Team DRAFT: Funniest Christmas Movies Lawsuit against AI engine Perplexity Paramount's hostile takeover of Warner Brothers $12B payout to farmers...Is it enough? She made $14M on OnlyFans, now is against it. Drunk Raccoon - Brennen's spirit animal!

Josh Bartzen and Tim Orkfritz join us for a special Bears vs. Packers postgame episode to review the game and discuss the College Football Playoff brackets!

Brennen Roberts is co-hosting with me to discuss these topical issues… Thanksgiving wrap up and high school football championships “The Running Man” movie review Movie Draft: the best of Arnold Schwarzenegger Bears beat Eagles recap Is Caleb Williams franchise QB material? MEGA bet on the Bears to win the Super Bowl College football coaching updates and the Illini snow game Would you rather be an NFL coach or a College coach? The Polymarket origin story and insight High Schoolers genetically engineering cures Teenage soccer star Lamine Yamal and The World Cup Robot taxis are still having "learning experiences"

Brennen Roberts is back co-hosting to break down all these hot topics… Illinois football embarrasses me in the bar College football carousel and contracts Bears give us another cardiac win over the Steelers Illini basketball still has plenty of room to improve BIG NIL money at the New Era college basketball tournament Blackhawks showing more potential this year Thanksgiving best memories DRAFT: Best Thanksgiving Foods Happy Retirement to the penny! Australia's ban on social media under 16 years old

Troy Hillman is our guest!  Troy is a former Police Detective and Author of “Chasing Down The Zombie Hunter - The true story of a small-town accountant, an elite group of detectives, and Arizona’s most terrifying cold case.”  Scott Presley helps co-host this week as we dig into this amazing story and riveting book. Scott Presley co-hosting with me today! Troy Hillman, Detective & Author, is our guest! Illini roots, fandom, and figure skating From Illini to CPA to Police Department Growing through the Phoenix Police Department Leading the Cold Case Squad The 1990's murders that lead to the Zombie Hunter The help and breaks in the case Genetic Genealogy & Dr. Colleen Fitzpatrick The "Zombie Hunter" alter ego How do you cops deal with all this trauma? The cold case department epilogue Movie Draft: Best police/detective movies

Basketball Preview Show:  Brennen Roberts is co-hosting our basketball preview show! In-game prop bets for baseball and basketball Illinois basketball preview and predictions Big Ten basketball preview NCAA basketball preview NBA legend Lenny Wilkins dies at 88 years old Chicago Bulls preview and predictions NBA basketball preview and predictions Bears beat the Giants in a crazy game! A tribute to Veterans Day...and our sports veterans draft Update on YouTube vs. Disney High School mascot controversy ***Next week*** Scott Presley and author Troy Hillman will meet up at Bub’s Pub to discuss his new book “Chasing Down the Zombie Hunter”, his true story of being a police detective and tracking down a serial killer.

Brennen, the Prince of Aurora, co-hosts as we unbox all these stories… Prince Andrew is stripped of his title Movie Draft: Best Kings and Queens Movies Disney's (ESPN & ABC) dispute with YouTube TV Bears wild win vs. the Bengals! What's holding up the new Bears stadium? Illini football beats Rutgers & Altmyer shines Mizzou faces #3 Texas A&M with a freshman QB Chicago Bulls are hot with a 24 point comeback World Series and MLB wrap up Micheal Madigan reports to prison Funeral Directors Convention & odd funeral options Beef price increases finally hit the stores Discouraging stats for first time home buyers

Brennen is back and ready to unbox all these hot topics of the day! Nashville pro tips Mizzou vs Vanderbilt dramatic ending Thoughts on Hailey's Gen Z insights Illinois' critical loss to Washington Bears lose to the Ravens and have BIG problems NBA gambling sting by the FBI College basketball in bed with the G League Halloween Movie Draft World Series update and Shohei heroics Bulls and Blackhawks off to good starts JB Pritzker's HUGE gambling winnings Harvey, Illinois is broke!

Hailey Drews is our guest this week as we discuss the world of Gen Z! Murfreesboro and Nashville highlights Minneapolis here she comes! Taylor Swift’s empire and her Gen Z connection “Call Her Alex” Hulu documentary review "The Summer I Turned Pretty" phenomena Gen Z consumes entertainment differently Phone time dilemma & The Brick app blocker MLB, Illini, and Mizzou updates Best 2001 Movie Draft Is college preparing you and Gen Z for the real world?

Brennen’s Cub game adventure; Farmers are amazing; Bears miraculous win; Diane Keaton tribute and movie draft; AI threats to kids; Data Center economics; Crazy new underwear Brennen's Cub game adventure, golf outing & more "Million Dollar Quartet" is amazing! Farmers - many talents and responsibilities Cubs season recap & pending MLB labor issues Bears improbable win vs Commanders Illinois loses to Ohio State Mizzou loses a close one to Alabama College football coach firings Diane Keaton - a toast and favorite movie draft Threats to kids from smartphones and AI Data Center economics and new power sources Skims has a crazy new underwear

Cubs force a game 4 and Brennen is going!  This week at Bub’s Pub we cover… Cubs win and force game 4 and Brennen is going! Swifties rejoice with Taylor’s new album! Tribute to Jane Goodall's passing Movie Draft: Best primate movies Bears prediction for Monday night football Arizona Cardinals football drama Illinois/Purdue recap & Ohio State predictions Mizzou vs Alabama predictions Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia's lawsuit vs NCAA You getting on the killer rollercoaster? "Zip Coding" - the new dating trend AOL nostalgia is being lost Sean “Diddy” Combs gets 50 months sentence Data Centers - new technology & new problems

Doug Mangers is the guest reporter, and Brennen Roberts co-hosts on this edition of Bub’s Pub as we talk about all types of interesting topics… Recap of Mizzou homecoming adventure Illinois dramatic win 34-32 over USC Happy 1st birthday to the Dire Wolves Cubs playoff series with the Padres tied 1-1 Bears miracle victory 25-24 over the Raiders Doug Mangers in-person reporting of TWO miracle wins 2026 NFL mock draft surprise predictions What are the Browns doing at QB? Sean "Diddy" Combs sentencing this week Corporate stock buybacks set a record high - good or bad? Movie Draft - best stock market movies

Episode 24:  Brennen Roberts co-hosts as we break down… The Chicago Architectural Tour and the Chicago River swim Riot Fest review - music festival on the west side of Chicago Movie Draft - best musician/band movies Illinois football autopsy report vs. Indiana Mizzou beats South Carolina - Ahmad Hardy for the Heisman! Nico Iamaleava can enter the transfer portal early Bears hogtie the Cowboys & predictions against Vegas Cubs working on hosting a playoff series Sexy shark talk - a throuple of leopard sharks ChatGPT gets new rules for minors Jimmy Kimmel suspended and back on air saga and insights

Brennen Roberts is back as co-host of the Bub’s Pub Podcast!  This week we cover everything from college and pro sports to the Charlie Kirk assassination news. The Aurora Paramount Art Theater "Come From Away" Mizzou football and parents weekend recap Tennessee loss to Georgia reaction Nico Iamaleava can't wait for the transfer portal Illinois crushes Western Michigan...now Indiana Bears get embarrassed by Lions. Any hope? Cubs are close to clinching a playoff spot! Salute to Robert Redford & his best movie draft One for the Record Books! How to settle bar bets. Sorting out the Charlie Kirk assassination

Brennen Roberts is the co-host this week as we break down The Eagles concert at Sphere, the full week of college football and a dismal performance by the Bears. "Unknown Number: The High School Catfish" - reaction and recap Trip out west to Montana, Las Vegas, and The Eagles! Illinois vs. Duke football recap and analysis Mizzou vs. Kansas football recap and analysis Other college football takeaways from week 2 Bears blow the game and lose to the Vikings Kawhi Leonard contract scam for a "no-show" job Streaming service costs are going through the roof! Recent new shows and the fall show preview Draft of best TV or steaming dramas ever

Brennen Roberts co-hosts as we pull up a chair to the bar and pour a tall drink to dive into some of the most interesting stories of the week… Driving across country to Montana Will County Brewery 5K & favorite micro-breweries Crazy FFB punishment Remembering actor Graham Greene The most expensive U.S. home is for sale Are you worth more dead or alive? Vegas Baby! - best movie draft College football week 1 analysis Illinois football win over Western Illinois Charlie Woods has a hole in one at Junior Championship Taxes on your ticket sales?! "Unknown Number: The High School Catfish" review

Brennen Roberts co-hosts today as we discuss the hot topics in the news including a tragic story about a 16 year and is ChatGPT to blame?  We also break down the upcoming NFL and college football season. Taylor and Travis Mania Kyle Schwarber ALMOST makes history Shark gets the last bite versus fisherman Flying Burritos by Chipotle The U.S. invests in Intel Is ChatGPT to blame for 16-year-old death? An amazing new company...too good to be true Best football movie draft Micah Parsons is a Packer...Ugh! NFL storylines for 2025 Predictions for the Bears & the Super Bowl College football highlights and Illini outlook for 2025

Brennen Roberts is the co-host with the most in this episode of Bub’s Pub!  Grab a beer and pull up a chair as we cover… Fantasy Football season is here! Chicago Bears analysis and updates Success with cell phones banned in the classroom Tariffs have impacted whiskey purchases July jobs report - foreshadowing the economy? Amazon is selling cars Best gambling movies ever The gambling industry's evolution The predictions market

Brennen Roberts is back from vacation this week for Bub’s Pub Podcast!  He will give us the tips on vacation in the Ozarks and we will break down these great topics… Ozarks vacation recommendations 1980's sitcom draft Ghislaine Maxwell drama update Where has the small affordable car gone? Farmers average age continues to increase BIG Ten QB rankings NFL QB rankings in 5 tiers Analysis of the Bears vs. Dolphins pre-season game ESPN 8 "The Ocho" crazy broadcast Amazon Alexa Fund invests in Showrunner Update on cloning and genetic engineering

Dan is flying solo today on this episode of Bub’s Pub!  Pull up a chair as we discuss the absolute mess and scandal of the NFL Players Association.  What happened and where do they go from here?  We will also break down… A Brisket adventure success Tribute to Loni Anderson and "WKRP in Cincinnati" Hannah Montana anniversary tour? Illini football ranked #12 & brothers galore Jordan Addison suspension is good news for the Bears Does ESPN buying the NFL network create a conflict of interest?