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Bub’s Pub Podcast
Welcome to Bub’s Pub, the podcast where the conversation flows as freely as the beer (BYOB!). Join host Dan ”Bub” Drews and his rotating cast of characters, including regular Brennen Roberts, as they dive headfirst into the kind of chats you’d overhear at your favorite neighborhood watering hole. If you’re a Chicagoan navigating the wild world of sports (Go Bears? Go Cubs?), the latest flicks, shows, books, the joys (and occasional terrors) of fatherhood, and maybe even some grown-up business…
Episodes
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Vegas baby! The Eagles still got it!; Illinois and Mizzou wins; Bears blow it vs the Vikings; Streaming services and the way we watch them
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…
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College football week 1 breakdown; Netflix "Unknown Number" review; best area micro-breweries
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…
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Schwarber ALMOST makes history; ChatGPT involved in teen suicide; Best football movies; NFL predictions; College football breakdown
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…
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Gambling's evolution and the "predictions market"; Fantasy Football season; Whiskey and the Economy; Best gambling movies ever
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!…
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Ozark vacations; 80's sitcom draft; BIG Ten QB rankings; ESPN 8 "The Ocho"; Showrunner AI innovation
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…
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NFL Players Union is a mess!; A tribute to Loni Anderson WKRP; Illini football ranked #12 for this "Band of Brothers"
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…
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Shady stock trading by politicians, Issues with real estate, "Happy Gilmore 2" review, Remembering Ryne Sandberg
Brennen Roberts is back this week, so grab a glass and pull up a chair! Ryne Sandberg memories Bears training camp updates Blackhawks ranked dead last Illini…
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Studying in Siena, Italy; Love Columbia and Jump Start helping the community; Tonsillectomies; Unlikely Friends Movie Draft
Brynn Drews is our guest this week at Bub’s Pub to tell us about her adventures in Siena, Italy over the past month studying abroad. She paints a picture of…
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Cloning science and moral dilemmas; The NFL’s problem with 2nd round draft picks; MLB All-Star Recap
Brennen Roberts is back this week with The Crew at Bub's Pub! In the wake of the new Jurassic Park movie, we take an interesting look into cloning and the…
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Moving to New Zealand, Summer blockbuster movies, The untold story of the 1936 Berlin Olympics
Dr. Amy Tiemann is our guest this week at Bub's Pub! New Zealand is the destination for many people looking to relocate and we will discuss why. It's summer…
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NBA & NHL Drafts Analysis, Chicago Politics, Messing with Waymo, & Happy Bobby Bonilla Day!
This week, Brennen's back to catch up and talk about if the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks helped themselves with their picks in the NBA and NHL drafts…
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Life of a police officer, tour Michigan, guy falls in love with ChatGPT, best cop movie draft
Cory Donberger is our guest this week on the Bub's Pub Podcast! Cory discusses all aspect of his 26 year career as a police officer and gives many behind the…
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Home improvement advice, the Coinbase hack, Bezos chasing Musk, and the benefits of cold plunging
Tim Orkfritz joins The Crew as our guest this week on Bub's Pub! We get Tim's expert advice on all things home improvement from bathrooms, to kitchens and…
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Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe?, Baseball Bonanza, White Sox Ownership change, and Aaron Rodgers drama
This episode of Bub's Pub covers it all: AI's current uses and potential dangers, the latest high school baseball news, a baseball movie draft, and the ongoing…
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Chicago Stadium Sagas and Debates, Abandoned 401k Crisis, High School Hardball
This week at Bub's Pub, we're tackling the big question: Bears in the City of Chicago or Arlington Heights? We'll also dive into the Chicago Fire stadium…
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Estate and healthcare planning for aging Parents, Tom Cruise's Best Movies, Chicago Team Talk
Join Dan and Brennen as they discuss the critical caregiving emergency facing our country and how to best support aging parents. We're also breaking down the…
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Remembering George Wendt, Caleb Williams news, and top graduations advice
Pull up a stool! This Bub's Pub episode is packed with takes on the Cardinals vs. Cubs, celebrating George Wendt's impact, and breaking down Caitlin Clark vs…
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"Die With Zero" book review, Illini basketball, and Pete Rose in the Hall of Fame discussion with Scott Presley
Scott Presley joins me as a guest this week to discuss the book "Die With Zero" by Bill Perkins. We also cover the genesis of the pizza eating challenge, the…
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Burger King lawsuit, Belichik's relationship, college Football rankings, and much much more!
Bub's Pub: The Cornucopia Catch-Up! Welcome to Bub's Pub for a "veritable cornucopia" of topics! We dissect high school baseball and shout out school…
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Review of the 2025 NFL Draft for the Chicago Bears, Quinn Ewers lost millions, and new legal updates on NIL
With guest Brennen Roberts, we break down the 2025 NFL Draft for the Chicago Bears and review each pick. We also discuss University of Texas QB Quinn Ewers…
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Breakdown of the 2025 Chicago Cubs. New developments in the Nico Iamaleava story. Bear 2025 draft wishes.
Guest Brennen Roberts and I discuss the 2025 Chicago Cubs. We discuss the dramatic 11-10 win over the Dodgers, and review their overall strengths and…
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Predictions for 2025 NFL Draft, and discussion of Nico Iamaleava's "hold out" at Tennessee for more NIL money
Guest Brennen Roberts discuss the options for the Chicago Bears for the 2025 NFL Draft. A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Brennen also reviews the…