Best Hooli Podcasts (2025)

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E149: Interview with Mike Collins, CEO of Alumni Ventures 51:38

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Our Social Media Pages, follow us and engage with the Pill-grim community! Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok LinkedIn On this week’s dose, we’re joined by Mike Collins, CEO of Alumni Ventures, the largest venture firm in the U.S. dedicated to giving accredited investors access to professionally managed, diversified venture portfolios.Mike kicks thin…

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Summer Break with Rob and Josh 51:08

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Josh and Rob are back from their refill month to let you know they're taking a summer break! Before we head out for sun and fun, we try a very special Daisy Cutter colab Firestonewalker Union Jack. We chat about our month off before taking a jerky flight straight from the Mall of America! Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters, use the promo …

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Refill: Bell's Two Hearted with Jackie Wiles 1:48:04

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One last refill for May! We'll see ya next month, and be sure to drop us the Phrase that Pays in our social posts! Michigan’s own Jackie Wiles (She’s Boygan) stops by to share her love of that great American IPA, Bell's Two-Hearted! We try a couple of flavors and she reveals how this beer was too sophisticated when she started drinking. She then gi…

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Refill: Bulk Boys with Andreas Tsironis 1:38:48

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This Restock episode opens with a Light beverage, and don't forget the phrase that pays! This week we're joined by fan fave, Andreas Tsironis (Comedy Sportz Chicago), who helped coin the term Bulk Boys back in January. He tells us how he converted to Costco from Sam's Club by the woman who stole his heart. We then head to snack town before a surpri…

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Refill: D'Agostino's Pizza with Adam Schreck 2:20:50

7M ago2:20:50

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Slake your thirst for podcasts with this pizza-perfect refill! Breadstick super fan Adam Schreck stops by to share his love of D'Agostino's Pizza! He talks about being a picky eater, his top 3 sodas, and how Jeff Goldblum makes you feel special. This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters (they got hats now!) Use the Promo code: Po…

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Refill: Baked Boys: 420 Cookies with Brian Hooli 1:53:16

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The Refill Month of May starts now! Listen closely as we travel down memory lane and drop a phrase that pays all month long. Shout out to us in the comments to take a peek at the prize closet. -- Local THC enthusiast Brian Hooli (Spliff, Laugh, Love at the Annoyance) stops by to share his love of cookies and take us on a magic carpet ride. We sampl…

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Dawg Dudes Finale: The Wiener's Circle 1:35:15

8M ago1:35:15

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Before they head to the great cart in the sky, the Dawg Dudes ride one last time! We got Kate Coney in studio to chat about a Chicago Dog landmark, The Weiner’s Circle! She admits she’s never been and then takes a Chicago test. All while we listen to audio of our latest visit to Weiner's Circle with a bun load of guests, including : Bethany Remely …

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Dawg Dudes: Byron's Hot Dogs with Lauren Williams 1:24:10

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Bow Wow! The Dudes are joined by the Duchess of Dogs Lauren Williams (Holy Goat Improv, Whirled News Tonight) to try her fave dog house, Byron's Hot Dogs located on Irving Bark! Her Highness reminisces about losing her Duke Doug and being a lazy movie fan on Letterboxd. We then get into the classic debate of "Is a hot dog a sandwich?" before uncove…

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E148: AI Nutrition App, Functional Beverage Beast, and Detroit Style Pizza 31:47

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Our Social Media Pages, follow us and engage with the Pill-grim community! Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok LinkedIn And now for this week’s prescription: On this week’s dose, we start (1:59) with Alma, an AI-powered nutrition app using natural language processing to simplify meal tracking, fresh off a $2.9M pre-seed round led by Menlo Ventures’ An…

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Dawg Dudes: Sonic Drive-In with Neal Starbird 1:15:57

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Dawg Dudes ride at noon with Chef Neal Starbird (Midnight Burger Podcast) all the way to Sonic the All-American Dive-In! He shares his childhood hot dog ritual and why he only gets back to Sonic with host Rob. We get into the nitty gritty of brats vs dogs before he shares his dog dressing preference and why he thinks dogs should be in the Great Ame…

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Dawg Dudes: Superdawg Drive-In with Mike Gospel 1:19:45

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Sierra Mist superfan Mike Gospel (How Star Wars Is It, Baby Wants Candy, BLANK! The Musical) stops by the Dawg House to chat about a Chicago institution, the Superdawg Drive-In! He shares how he's always thinking of hot dogs but even more so in photos. We get the truth about his pickle feelings and learn the secret of Chicago Sauce. We take some me…

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Dawg Dudes: Budacki's Drive In with Kate Cohen 1:26:05

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Well, hot dog! We have a "weiner"! - The Simpsons (S05E17) It's opening day for Dawg Dudes and throwing out the first pitch is fan-fave Kate Cohen (CSZ Chicago, Blank the Musical)! We visit local institution Budacki’s Drive In with Kate Coney as she shares her love of classic Chicago-style dogs. She tells us about the importance of keeping dogs sna…

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E147: Interview with Larry Aschebrook, Founder and MP at G Squared 34:57

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Our Social Media Pages, follow us and engage with the Pill-grim community! Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok LinkedIn On this week’s dose, we have Larry Aschebrook, Founder and Managing Partner at G Squared, a venture capital firm specializing in growth-stage tech investments with a sharp focus on the secondary market. Larry kicks things off by shar…

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Limoncello Spritz and more with Marie Maloney 1:28:17

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We've got the dutchess of the double deck aka Marie Maloney back in studio to chat about three different beverages! She shares stories of destination weddings, supper clubs, and hanging out with Spritz Influencers. We then learn about Bulgarian efficiency and the best way to send pennies to rising country star Tate McRae. Brought to you by Littlefo…

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4th Annual Shamrock Sharedown With Allie Ring & Kevin Lambert 1:25:15

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The original St. Paddy's Day crew is back! Two of the brightest emeralds, Allie Ring (DCOMmentaries, Malarkey Comedy) & Kevin Lambert (Go Cubs) are in studio for a Holiday Draft and to try some Pots o' Gold! They share their first-hand account of day drinking and witnessing hungover zombies. We then dive into the green deep end to make our luckiest…

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Episode #300 with Ken Grabowski! 49:52

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Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time! - King Leonidas The man, the myth, the legend, Ken Grabowski (The Keg Band) is in studio for our 300th Episode! The Rob-father shares with us the importance of being hydrated, where to get the best OJ, and that even dirty-looking water can taste delicious. He then reveals how he's a #BulkBo…

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Sorrows and Sodas with Andreas Tsironis 1:09:24

10M ago1:09:24

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CW: Parental Loss After a month of mourning Papa Bottles, we’re back with fan fave Andreas Tsironis (The First Annual Inaugural Grief Awards) for a very special episode. We talk about love, loss, and whether there can be ethical consumption under capitalism. Listen as we try to keep loss light and try three new soda flavors: Blackberry Dr Pepper, W…

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E146: Interview with Hoolie Tejwani, Head of Coinbase Ventures 30:05

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Our Social Media Pages, follow us and engage with the Pill-grim community! Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok LinkedIn And now for this week’s prescription: On this week’s dose, we welcome Hoolie Tejwani, head of Coinbase Ventures, the investment arm backing startups that align with Coinbase’s mission of creating more economic freedom worldwide. We k…

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Brew & View: Groundhog Day with Buck LePard 1:37:04

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This is one time where television really fails to capture the true excitement of a large squirrel predicting the weather. -Phil Connors it's time for Deja Brew and View with fan-fave Buck LePard (Music Box Theatre) and the holiday classic Groundhog Day! He joins the illustrious #ThreeTimersClub as we learn how a fateful sleepover introduced him to …

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E145: 10 Person Unicorn, Fitness Rings, and xAI’s Massive Round 31:33

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Our Social Media Pages, follow us and engage with the Pill-grim community! Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok LinkedIn And now for this week’s prescription: On this week’s dose, we begin (1:42) with Gumloop, a startup that allows users to automate any workflow using AI without requiring any coding experience, hot off a $17M Series A. Next (10:13), we…

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Schweppes Ginger Ale with Simon Tessmer 1:20:47

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We're saying goodbye to being dry with future fan fave Simon Tessmer (Sketch Playlist, Clued-In). He shares where he originally got his Schweppervescence and why his Dry January started in 2023. He reveals that he doesn’t speak French like a little kid anymore and recalls spending New Years in a galaxy far, far away. We then try some extra drinks, …

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Five Corners Salted Lemonade with Benno Nelson 1:27:51

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For our first Dry January ep of 2025, we're joined by industry insider Benno Nelson (Old Town concert featuring Mustafa) He stops by to share his brand new non-alc Salted Lemonade from Five Corners Beverage Co and shares why it might make you want some tacos. We chat about co-running an NA beverage company and why everyone wants to sip something in…

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E144: Replacing Dr. Google, Robotic Forklifts, and Supersonic Passenger Planes 28:00

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Our Social Media Pages, follow us and engage with the Pill-grim community! Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok LinkedIn And now for this week’s prescription: On this week’s dose, we begin (1:33) with Roon, a digital health startup aiming to replace “Dr. Google” with trusted doctor-driven video content, fresh off a $15M Series A. Next (7:54), we spotli…

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2024 Book Challenge With Ryan Ben 1:34:23

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Josh and Rob are joined by fan fave Ryan Ben (Hitch*Cocktails, Clued In) to talk reading, free child care, and failed grandparent nicknames. He helps them share book stats and sip on beverages inspired by the reads. We chat solving murders, saving the Earth’s sun, and ranch living all while running down our top books of 2024. #RuthlessTallBoys Did …

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2024 Untapped: Our Year In Drinks 1:09:03

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We're starting 2025 with a look back at 2024! As Josh and Rob wait for their guest to arrive, they chat about holiday parties, their favorite drinks of 2024, and things to look forward to in 2025. Will they GYAOTD in the new year, listen to find out! Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters! Use promo code "POPPOP" to save 20% off your order Vi…

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The NYE Draft with Natalie Younger & Jimmy Barrett 52:32

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3...2...1... Happy New Year's Eve...Draft! It's our first Holiday Draft of 2025: NYE! We're joined by the best guests of the year, Natalie Younger & Jimmy Barrett to start our new year right! We all jockey to make the best starting four to have the most rocking New Year's Eve ever. Listen to see who wants holiday surprises, what makes the most ball…

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E143: Peloton of Boxing, Microscopic Worm Brain AI, and Next Gen Investing Platform 29:52

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Our Social Media Pages, follow us and engage with the Pill-grim community! Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok LinkedIn And now for this week’s prescription: On this week’s dose, we start (1:52) with a breakdown of Growl, a connected fitness startup aiming to create the “Peloton of Boxing,” fresh off a $4.75M seed round. Next (12:38), we spotlight Liq…

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The Christmas Draft with Natalie Younger & Jimmy Barrett 57:19

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It's our second Annual Holiday Draft: Christmas! 7th timer Natalie Younger & 4th timerJimmy Barrett join us to make the draft season bright! We discuss the creepiest Holiday Songs and the best Holiday Specials as we pick our starting Xmas four. Listen as we discover the power of Ruggs, Goth Holiday Memes, and jumping into Taint Territory. We then t…

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Brew & View: The Grinch (2018) with Miguel Lepe Jr. 1:07:01

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Christmas already? Ugh! - The Grinch Media Mogul Miguel Lepe Jr. (Escàndalo!, The Guitar Thief) stops by with a couple of special elves to talk about Illumination's The Grinch starring Benedict Cumberbatch. He shares his Grinch rankings as we sip on homemade NA Grinch Juice. We learn from his little ones about the drama of the movie, the power of s…

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E142: Interview with Mike Panos, VP of Operations at SkyFi 32:30

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Our Social Media Pages, follow us and engage with the Pill-grim community! Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok LinkedIn On this week’s dose, we have Mike Panos, Vice President of Operations at SkyFi, an Earth intelligence platform providing user-friendly access to geospatial data for individuals, SMBs, enterprises, and government agencies. Mike kicks …

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Christkindlmarket with Tara Egan & Vinny Tangherlini 1:33:58

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For our 10th & Final 2024 Get Your Ass Out The Door Tour we're joined by fan faves Tara Egan & Vinny Tangherlini! They get us in the festive spirit as we visit the Christkindlmarket Chicago! We chat about making mug collecting a holiday tradition, how a Raclette Sandwich is the “gift that keeps on giving” and figure out who's on Team #HotWine! Hear…

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Cork Lounge with James Dugan 1:44:37

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Local hero James "T-Day" Dugan (Hitchcocktails, Whirled News Tonight) let us crash his Annual Night Before Thanksgiving meet-up at Cork Lounge! We get a little nuts fighting off head colds as we try some of Dugan's homemade seasonal alcohol infusions. Then we taste a new beer from a fave brewery before discussing the golden age of jukeboxes and bar…

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E141: Interview with Sergey Gribov, Partner at Flint Capital 36:22

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Our Social Media Pages, follow us and engage with the Pill-grim community! Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok LinkedIn On this week’s dose, we have Sergey Gribov, Partner at Flint Capital, an early stage VC firm based out of Boston that invests in the greatest companies from the US, Israel, and Europe and helps them by being a bridge to the US market…

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The Thanksgiving Draft with Natalie Younger & Jimmy Barrett 52:31

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It's our first annual holiday draft: Thanksgiving! Fan Faves Natalie Younger & Jimmy Barrett join us as we try four Thanksgiving #TallBoys and set our starting four picks to make our dream Turkey Day! Listen as we chat about late holiday dinners, "knuckling out" a Turkey, and share our version of the Thanksgiving Grinch. Brought to you by Littlefoo…

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Afternoon Tea at The Drake Hotel with Bethany Remely 1:07:45

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Montreal's very own Bethany Remely (Comedy Sportz) joins us to spill the tea at the historic Drake Hotel during our 2024 Get Your Arse Out the Door Tour! We take our afternoon tea in the fancy Palm Court just like the Queen and Princess Diana did back in the day. Bethany tells us about her first tea across the pond before breaking down her dream da…

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E140: Cyber Scooters, Supplement Stacks, and Autonomous Ubers 31:57

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Our Social Media Pages, follow us and engage with the Pill-grim community! Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok LinkedIn And now for this week’s prescription: On this week’s dose, we start (1:46) with a breakdown on Infinite Machine, a startup designing high-performance electric scooters tailored for urban environments, which recently raised a $9.3M se…

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The Green Mill Cocktail Lounge with Josh Zagoren 1:16:03

1y ago1:16:03

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Avian admirer Josh Zagoren (The Paper Machete, Chad The Bird) joins us to visit one of his favorite haunts The Green Mill Cocktail Lounge! We chat about finding the best seat in the house and the Green Mill's famous clientele. We then hear from Josh Z about his bad blood with peanuts, why Quantum Leap should be fun, and try a Thanksgiving umami ver…

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Seattle Cider and more with Beth Lach 1:42:39

1y ago1:42:39

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Local cinephile Beth "Pants" Lach takes out apple picking for her favorite cider! We taste-test a few flavors, talk about tummy troubles, and discuss looking for "white whale" ciders. We then hear the secret of "Mario Juice", all three of her trusted cider trinity, and why Batman and bat men are both special in their own way. Brought to you by Litt…

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Brew & View: Tales From The Crypt: Demon Knight with The Crypt Keeper 1:13:33

1y ago1:13:33

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Happy Helloween! We're visited by the one and only Crypt Keeper to chat about his silver scream debut: Tales From the Crypt Presents: Demon Knight. This Hollywood deadsider shares gorys of his rise to fame, his artistic process, and some tales from the kiss…of the many celebs he’s romanced over the years. We then taste-test a few 16oz maul boys and…

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E139: Customer Support AI, Clinical Documentation AI, and Helicopter Ubers 28:47

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Our Social Media Pages, follow us and engage with the Pill-grim community! Join our Entre Community Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok LinkedIn And now for this week’s prescription: On this week’s dose, we start (1:58) with a breakdown on Decagon, an enterprise AI platform revolutionizing customer support, following their $65M Series B. Next (9:28), …

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Refill: Mango Chainsaw Liquid Death with Katie Kincaid 1:21:25

1y ago1:21:25

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Indiana's own Katie Kincaid (Kohl's Cash, Sauteed Standup) drops by to share the most metal of all waters, Mango Chainsaw Liquid Death! She tells us how she's influenced local bars to start carrying it before we chat about paper Dixie Cups & Paper Girls. Also, the video game was called GRIS. Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters! Use promo c…

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Sketchbook Brewing Taproom with Lily Calder and Fiona Stephens 1:16:56

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The Village of Skokie's own Lily Calder and Fiona Stephens (Trapped in a Musical, Whirled News Tonight) allow us passage from Chicago to visit their hometown fave, The Sketchbook Brewing Co. Taproom and Brewery! We sample several of Sketchbook's fresh drafts, take advantage of their Bring Your Own Bagel policy, and are joined by a secret guest. We …

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Binny's Tasting Room with Sean Price 56:24

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Local cinephile Sean Price (Whirled News Tonight, Honk) joins us to visit the best bar you haven't been to yet, the Binny's Tasting Room in Lincon Park! Listen as we take in its splendor, try some special flights, and try to guess what the building was used as before it became a great place to hang. We then chat about the importance of cup holders,…

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The Golden Tiki Las Vegas with Josiah Jenkins 55:37

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Vegas Baby! We roll into Sin City to celebrate hot shooter Josiah Jenkins (Esq.) in the fourth ep of our 2024 Get Your Ass Out the Door Tour! He joins us to chat milestone birthdays, the benefits of an ice-cold yard dawg, and the highs and lows of gambling. We then break down our visit to the famous Golden Tiki to sip tropical beverages in a dark i…

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E138: Pod Update and Interplay Learning in the News 22:11

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Our Social Media Pages, follow us and engage with the Pill-grim community! Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok LinkedIn And now for this week’s prescription: On this week’s dose, we mix things up a bit with a status update for Sam and Brandon. The 138 week streak of weekly doses may soon come to an end. With each of us moving to new cities, there just…

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Bubblehouse Brewing with Zach Thompson 1:12:04

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The Village of Lisle's own Zach Thompson (Comedy Sportz, Improvised Shakespeare) gives us a tour of his town for the third ep of our 2024 Get Your Ass Out the Door Tour! We pop our bottles to his favorite watering hole, the Bubblehouse Brewing Company! He reveals why it's worth it to become a member, how to speak to pizza, and the joys of a 17-stop…

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E137: Trucking Tech, Viome Pillfolio Update, and LineLeap 26:38

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Our Social Media Pages, follow us and engage with the Pill-grim community! Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok LinkedIn And now for this week’s prescription: On this week’s dose, we start (1:44) with a breakdown on Aifleet, an Austin-based trucking startup that uses AI to optimize routes and load planning, which just announced a $16.6M Series B led by…

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E136: Sparkling Water at Home, Digital DJ Rooms, and Micro Nuclear Power Plants 24:32

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Our Social Media Pages, follow us and engage with the Pill-grim community! Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok LinkedIn And now for this week’s prescription: (1:41) First up, you’ll hear about Aerflo, which just secured over $10M in seed funding to revolutionize the sparkling water market with its innovative portable carbonation system. The round was …

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Tapatio Blanco Tequila and More With Orlando Lara 1:50:25

1+ y ago1:50:25

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Shakespeare Blood Oaths's own Orlando Lara (Twelfth Night, McGarnackle) is in studio to chat all about two special tequilas! We taste Tapatio Blanco, Hacienda Vieja, some agua frescas, and many more! Lando shares about growing up near the tequila homeland but not really drinking till he joined the Chicago improv scene. We snack on some homeland fav…

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E135: Sustainable Jet Fuel, Baseball Eatertainment, and a 3rd Bilt Pillfolio Update 27:10

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Our Social Media Pages, follow us and engage with the Pill-grim community! Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok LinkedIn And now for this week’s prescription: On this week’s dose, we start with Sora Fuel (2:05), a startup that produces sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using only air, water and renewable energy, and their recent $6M Seed round. Next, we …