Saturday Night Pregame Podcast

The boys are back to a three-man weave this week, but the pup mascot makes a welcome return. Things kick off fast with a Chicago Bears playoff game on deck, setting the tone for an energetic night. The crew recaps last week’s fun, including some golf and a great dinner, before laying out plans for the weekend ahead. From there, it’s all about the Bears — their playoff chances, defensive concerns,...

The boys are back together after celebrating a great New Year’s Eve and kick things off by catching up on Joe’s Christmas, including his favorite gift from the holiday. From there, the crew dives into a movie review of One Battle After Another, breaking down what worked, what didn’t, and exactly why Peter couldn’t stand it. The conversation then shifts to last week’s news to start the new week, wh...

The boys are back in full festive mode coming off a wonderful Christmas — and they’re joined by a brand-new three-legged doggy co-host who’s all smiles. The crew kicks things off by recapping Christmas celebrations and sharing their favorite gifts before looking back on last week’s fun at Professional Bull Riding. From there, they talk through plans for the weekend and keep things light with easyg...

The boys are enjoying a relaxing Saturday night pregaming Professional Bull Riding and kicking back after a big week. They start things off by recapping last week’s TBOX chaos and everything that went into that long night — including the fact that Joe actually made it out all night. From there, the crew catches up on their week and previews the fun still to come before diving into last week’s news...

Another episode, another new guest host! The boys are fired up for one of their favorite Saturdays of the year as they pregame TBOX, Chicago’s legendary 12 Bars of Christmas party. They kick things off by recapping last week’s trip to Indy and commiserating over the stomach flu that’s been making the rounds. To keep things light, the crew runs through last week’s news — with a promise to keep poli...

The boys hit the road for a special episode live from their favorite brewery in Indianapolis! On a freezing—but thankfully snow-free—day, they kick things off with beer talk and a check-in on how the brewmaster is holding up. From there, they recap last week’s snowy adventures and a memorable Saturday night before diving into plans for the evening, including sitting rinkside at the Indy Fuel game....

The boys are back—well, mostly! Pat returns from his Hawaiian getaway, but Joe is MIA as the crew settles into a snowy, cold Saturday in Chicago. We kick things off by recapping Thanksgiving festivities, including the adventures (and misadventures) of frying a turkey. Pat shares the highlights from his trip to Hawaii before the guys dive into last week’s outings at both the Bulls game and the Frid...

The boys are back, but down one host who’s off enjoying the Hawaii life this week. The crew kicks things off by recapping last week’s wine tasting and dinner party before jumping into plans for the weekend, including pregaming a Chicago Bulls game. With CNN’s “Five Things” gone, the guys craft their own version of the weekly rundown. They cover: ·        The push to release the Trump/Epstein list...

All the boys are back and ready for a fun night. The crew kicks things off by recapping last week’s outing at Bub City and catching one of their favorite bands, South City Revival. They also talk about checking out Quiet Confidence the night before — lots of live music in the rotation lately. The guys then get into Chicago’s unbelievable 70-degree November day and how everyone made the most of it...

The boys are back, and this week they’ve got a new host joining the crew! After a quick intro and warm welcome, the guys dive right into last week’s highlights — from the Randall King concert to the Halloween party that followed. Then it’s on to plans for the night and another round of the week’s biggest stories, including: • Oreo’s new Thanksgiving-inspired flavors • A Louisville airplane crash •...

The boys are back at it with a Halloween special! After a big weekend of partying, the whole crew returns to recap last week’s Halloween fun before diving into plans for another solid night ahead. Then it’s on to the week’s headlines — and this lineup doesn’t disappoint: The wild Louvre jewelry heist The New York mayoral race (with minimal politics this time!) A lost Dr. Seuss book resurfacing And...

The boys are back to pregame another beautiful fall night in the City of Chicago! This week, the crew is gearing up for a wedding and ready to celebrate in style. They kick things off recapping the chaos from last Saturday night — including one of the guys taking a spill — before diving into plans for the evening. Things take a detour into politics (probably a little too much time on President Tru...

The boys are finally all back together for a short but fun episode! It’s the first time in weeks everyone can kick back, relax, and let their hair down. The crew starts off swapping stories from Saturday night — including how one flat tire completely derailed the evening. Then it’s marathon talk: two very different race experiences, one smooth and one full of struggles. The guys break down their t...

The boys are pregaming on a Friday this week as half the crew gears up for the 47th annual Chicago Marathon. It’s been a while since they’ve truly partied, but that doesn’t stop them from having a good time. They kick things off by recapping last week’s drinks and UFC fights before diving into marathon talk — pre-race nerves, expectations, and plenty of laughs along the way. Then it’s on to the we...

It’s a somber day in Chicago, but the boys crack open a beer, reflect, and push through together. The never-ending summer heat has made marathon training miserable, and with race day just a week away, the nerves are real. After some weekend recaps and plans for the night, the crew dives into the headlines: Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl, two Blue Jays becoming a Green Jay, the fattest bear winner cro...

Three of the four hosts are in the studio this week, keeping the vibes rolling while hoping the whole crew is back soon. The boys start by recapping last week’s fun and laying out weekend plans, while still balancing some tough family stuff. Peter shares the pain of his brutal 20-mile run as marathon prep kicks into high gear—just two weeks out and confidence isn’t exactly soaring. From there, we...

It’s a lighter crew this week after a rough one for the group, but the boys are still here to keep the good times rolling. We kick things off with a recap of last week’s fun and plans for the night, then dive into marathon mode—two of the guys are prepping for the Chicago Marathon and share how training is going. From there, it’s time for last week’s news: Tooth Eye, shady publishing houses, La Bu...

Another beautiful night in Chicago as summer winds down! The crew kicks things off chatting about running in the rain, which somehow spirals into hit-and-run stories, before steering things back on track with a recap of last week’s Oktoberfest fun. Plans for tonight? A chill one — hanging out and catching the boxing match on Netflix. This week’s discussion lineup includes: • Taco Bell bringing bac...

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...

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...

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?) • Highl...

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 “...

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 gra...

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 v...

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...