Fitness Professional Chris Allen joins the pod to discuss his move to Salt Lake City, Utah, swimming, dogs, meditating and Chris making the best business decision in his life!
Trivia on Jordan Shoes
The Last Dance and Home Improvements
Marcus Summers rejoins the pod remotely! We discuss The Last Dance and predict the outcome of the series. Home Improvements during the stay-at-home order, getting ring lights and smooth transitions for Coronavirus.
Trivia on Pull-ups
Running and Covid-19
Phillipe Gills joins the pod to discuss the hotel industry, a hilarious story for why he did his first marathon and how his family has been affected by Covid-19
Trivia is on Running far
Elite Spartans and Journaling
The Omar Romero joins the podcast to discuss his pursuit of becoming an Elite Spartan racer. His daily habits have transformed into accommodating this daunting task. Hear how journaling and tech apps have helped him pursue this goal!
Trivia on Egg Passing
Deception Artist and Magic
Luka the Deception Artist (LukaMagic.com) joins the podcast to discuss all things magic. Nate met him during a bachelor party in Milwaukee at Safehouse. Learn the importance of scripting a routine and when you know a trick is ready.
Trivia on Magic Tricks
Tight Ship Comedy and Quarantine
Two-Thirds of Tight Ship Comedy, Chris Trani and Jacob Lowrey join to talk about comedy during this time of stay-at-home. They usually run a weekly comedy show out of Half Sour, in the South Loop of Chicago.
Trivia on Snowangels
Cancelled Competitions and Home Workouts
Wes Patterson rejoins and Paulina Romo has her debut on the pod! These two fitness professionals discuss how the global pandemic has affected their lives. We discuss dealing with the disappointment of cancelled competitions they had been preparing for and how to stay motivated in new routines.
Trivia on Somersaults
Asian Outpost and Frooties
Britt Campbell joins again as cohost and teeters on a ban the whole episode. Topics include a review of Revenge of the Sith, Asian Outpost in the Sloop and Virtual Game Nights.
Trivia on Shoes and Backflips
Remote Podding and Lakeside Sound Lab
Quarantine has brought remote podding! Justin Garvy of Lakeside Sound Lab and Britt Kaplan (yoga instructor) join on the Pod-line. We talk about the TV Show Dave by Lil Dicky, if jam band instruments formed a basketball team who would play which position and getting on the page of Hello South Loop! for spreading love :)
Trivia on Concerts
Quarantine and Penny Lane
Britt and Rob Campbell rejoin the pod during these trying times of quarantine. We talk about fine bourbon, the pain of losing a pet and the strength of leadership for Illinois.
Trivia on Toilet Paper, Seinfeld and Backwards Miles
Coronavirus and Exercise
Dr. Howie P of Suburban Radiologists joins to chat about how he is able to find time to exercise as a busy professional, Coronavirus, how airlines are dealing with its effects and he joins Instagram!
Trivia on Chin-ups by a 70 year old
Bellemore and Somm Madness
Patrick Hymer, Brittany Clapper and Chris Walsh all rejoin the pod after a dinner at Bellemore. We had some great wine, ate great food and discuss Patrick's upcoming Somm Madness tournament on April 19th here in Chicago!
Trivia on Terminator and Push-ups
Legal Weed and SheChefski
Chef Lindsey joins the pod to talk about her passion for food and cannabis legalization! We talk about bread bowls and Nate complains about Amazon and Google issues.
Trivia on a hot dog
Dolo with Perilla
Chef Andy Lim and GM Thomas Oh (and partners of Perilla) join for lunch and a pod. We go down to Chinatown for some Dim Sum at Dolo. Conversation includes an upcoming trip to Korea, a documentary they're working on and the movie Parasite.
Trivia on Jumping Jacks
*Edit:Their trip has been postponed due to Coronavirus
Arlington Cemetery and Lacrosse
The most notorious of podders are back! Butters and cohost Britt join as topics include; Street Samaritans, lacrosse as an adult, an emotional trip to Arlington Cemetery, and a Bachelor Party at Safehouse in Milwaukee.
Trivia on Scotland, Arlington Cemetery and Jump Ropes
S.K.Y. and Kobe
Mark Sisler joins the pod for the first time as Brittani returns to the cohost. The Campbell's ate at S.K.Y., Mark brought us a Surly beer to try, Jax Anderson at Schuba's and naming a kid.
Trivia on Dribbling and Starbucks
Raves and Katrina
Dan Millstein (DJ Stryfe) joins the podcast as we learn a bit about starting an entertainment company and becoming DJ Stryfe and how Katrina changed his whole world. We talk a bit about restaurants and what brings out the Bridezilla within ourselves.
Trivia on DJ marathons.
Eleven City Diner and Oysters
Chris Pandel, Executive Chef of several Boka Restaurants, joins for a lunch and a pod as we review Eleven City Diner in the South Loop. We chat about eating weird things, eating beans and Nate reviews the Aaron Hernandez Netflix documentary.
Trivia on Oysters
HYROX and Mayonnaise
Wes Patterson rejoins the pod to discuss how he altered his training and nutrition to prepare for the HYROX competition this weekend at Navy Pier and Train Moment, a gym here in Chicago. Nate lost his wedding ring (again) and they discuss birthday celebrations.
Trivia on Mayonnaise
Hiring Jesus and The Irishman
James Clarke joins the pod to discuss if we would hire Jesus, Allen Carr's book that helps folks quit smoking, Starbucks and a review of "The Irishman"
Trivia on Marathons