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 talk (without getting too serious), then pull up a virtual stool. We’re serving up opinions, laughs, and maybe even a little unsolicited advice, all with a distinctly Chicago suburban flavor. So grab your beverage of choice and join the Bub’s Pub crew! It’s like hanging out with your buddies, without having to leave the house.
Episodes
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 foo...
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 death...
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 evol...
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 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 suspe...
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 recruiting a HUGE lineman from SJO
- Lululemon VS Costco
- Pornographic AI
- "Happy Gilmore 2" review
- Adam Sandler movie draft
- Shady stock trading by politicians
- Issues with real estate
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 this beautiful Tuscan city and shares great stories about her trip. Brynn also takes us behind the scenes of one of the most important non-for-profit organizations in Columbia, MO “Love Columbia”. She tries to explain to me why Love Island is so ...
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 moral dilemma that surrounds it. Brennen follows up with Amy Tiemann's love of New Zealand by recounting his own great trip to the country. The NFL has a big problem with their 2nd round draft picks, and could the Cincinnati Bengals push Shemar Stewart to go back to college?!?...
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 blockbuster season, so we will discuss the new Jurassic Park movie, the new Superman movie, and revisit our childhood with a draft of our favorite summer blockbusters from the 1980's. Amy was an Executive Producer on a great movie "Olympic Pride, American Prejudice" about th...
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 as well as a whole lot more!
- Tackling the latest in Chicago politics
- The bizarre phenomenon of messing with Waymo cars
- Did Tom Cruise predict the bombing of Iran?
- Happy Bobby Bonilla Day!
- Michigan history
- Gas Monkey Garage tours Illinois
Pull up a bar stool and...
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 scenes stories and insights.
- We discuss the areas to tour in Michigan.
- Comparing Dave Ramsey to Bill Perkins (Die with Zero author).
- A guy fell in love with his Chat GPT AI assistant!
- EMDR therapy for trauma sufferers.
- We draft our favorite police movies of all...
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 basements. As a follow up to our AI conversation last week, we discuss the new lawsuit by Disney and Universal on their image copyrights. Who is "Katina Eats Kilos" and how much can she eat? Coinbase was hacked and customers are left holding an empty Bitcoin wallet. Jeff Bez...
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 saga of the White Sox's ownership, and why we're tired of Aaron Rodgers drama. Tune in for a lively discussion!
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 updates and expose how Bridgeview got a raw deal. Plus, we're talking about a shocking $1.7 trillion in lost 401ks and getting you up to speed on Illinois high school baseball.
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 new Mission: Impossible and drafting Tom Cruise's greatest hits. And naturally, we've got all the latest Bears, Cubs, and Blackhawks chatter. Tune in for laughs and good company!
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. Angel Reese. Our main event? A can't-miss, laugh-out-loud draft of the greatest graduation speeches ever! It’s the perfect blend of sports, pop culture, and pub banter.
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 Cubs/Cardinals rivalry. We breakdown the new Illini contract extensions for Brad Underwood and Bret Bielema. Does Pete Rose belong in the Hall of Fame? Does Jordon Hudson belong on the UNC sidelines? All of this is answered today.
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 leadership. Legal chuckles include the tiny Whopper lawsuit and Red Bull's lack of wings, alongside Real ID headaches. NFL talk covers Gruden's unfiltered interviews, Steelers moves, and predicting the Bears schedule. College football excitement features Illinois' ranking, Arch Mannin...
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 decision to enter the NFL draft this year and how it may have cost him millions of dollars. We will update you on the new legal wrinkle regarding NIL money and the wild story of the Iamaleava boys.
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 weaknesses. There are new developments in the Nico Iamaleava story involving his brother. And we give our dream scenarios for the Bears in the 2025 draft.
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