Bub’s Pub Podcast

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 poi...

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 Venezuel...

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 Illin...

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: Bes...

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 G...

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? Mich...

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...

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: Be...

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 ou...

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...

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 wit...

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...

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 Dr...

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...

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...

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 2...

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 &amp...

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 embar...

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 takeaway...

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 fo...

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 deat...

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 evo...

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...

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 susp...