This Week Im Into Podcast

Join us as we discuss the wonderful world of Esports! First, Paul recounts his brief stint as a competitive gamer and Pete reminisces on 2009 reality television. Later, Evan joins the podcast to discuss the rowdy crowds brought in by gaming and what Pete needs to do for his road to glory to become a world champion. Buckle up, it’s a fun one! Reach out to thisweekiminto@gmail.com for any comments o...

Join us as we discuss the wonderful and spooky holiday Halloween! Pete and Paul engage in the great candy corn debate and reminisce on their favorite costumes. Later, Eleni joins the podcast to discuss candy trading strategies and how she managed a 25 person Ronald McDonald group halloween costume. Buckle up, it's a spooky one! Reach out to thisweekiminto@gmail.com for any comments or suggest...

Join us as we discuss the wonderful world of Escape Rooms! First Pete recounts how he went back in time to escape Jack the Ripper and Paul describes how an entire escape room might be able to fit in a box in your freezer. Later, Noah joins the pod to discuss unhelpful team dynamics and why you should avoid an escape set up in a random guys bedroom. Buckle up, it’s a fun one! Reach out to thisweeki...

Join us as we discuss the wonderful world of coaching youth sports! First, Pete and Paul reflect on some of their good (and not so good) coaching from the past. Later, Alex joins the pod to elaborate on his experience with coaching youth baseball. Buckle up, it's a fun one! Reach out to thisweekiminto@gmail.com for any comments or suggestions of future topics. Give us a follow on Instagram @t...

Join us as we discuss the wonderful world of board games! Pete and Paul discuss some of their favorite games and why Catan might just be your next gateway board game. Later, Jenna joins the podcast to recount the board game creation process and tell us why (in some circles) if you have the ability to win the game then you are bound by the rules to do so. Buckle up, it's a fun one! Reach out t...

Join us as we discuss the wonderful world of cocktail making! Pete and Paul discuss how different cultural drinks have become "disneyfied" (Looking at you Norwegian Troll Cream) and Paul offers his knowledge on how the shape of drinking vessel can add to your cocktail experience. Later, Jacob joins the podcast to explain just where "The Loser" comes from and why James Bond is o...

Join us as we discuss the wonderful world of chess! Pete and Paul offer a non-extensive history of one of the world's oldest board games and recount modern chess conspiracy theories. Later, Ethan joins the podcast to illuminate the road to glory to become a chess grandmaster and reveals the surprising correlations between chess and learning a language. Buckle up, it's a fun one! Reach ou...

Join us as we discuss the wonderful world of running and marathons! Pete and Paul offer their diverse perspectives on jogging as a hobby and reflect on the most interesting marathons in the world (hint: it's very COOL). Later, Chris joins the podcast to recount what jumpstarted his marathoning career and gives his advice on niche running shoes, interesting pre-race rituals, and what to do if...

Join us as we discuss the world of Dungeons & Dragons! Pete and Paul discuss the curious surge of popularity of DnD (thanks Stranger Things!) and analyze what it would be like to run into one of the game's most ferocious monsters the "Death Sheep". Later, Weber joins the pod to recount his journeys as Funk the Drunk Monk and gives us all the essentials to creating your very own...

Join us as we discuss the world of Spikeball. Pete and Paul discuss Spikeball's curious Shark Tank related origin and Spikeball's unexpected Brazilian cousin. Later, Eric joins the pod to recount his national (and international) Spikeball travels and explains the road-to-glory to be the next big world champion.  Reach out to thisweekiminto@gmail.com for any comments or suggestions of fut...

Join us as we discuss the world of urbanism. Pete and Paul discuss their experiences with city biking and recount the Great Chicago Fire. Tyler joins the pod to share his passion and reveals the troublesome nature of zoning.  Reach out to thisweekiminto@gmail.com for any comments or suggestions of future topics. Give us a follow on Instagram @thisweekiminto. Buckle up, its a fun one!

Meet co-hosts Pete Theiler & Paul Imbrogulio! Join us on our weekly journey learning about the passions of others and (maybe) just finding our next new big hobby.