Free Form Network

Free Form Network

Conversation podcast with native Chicagoans.

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January 11, 2026 63 mins
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Andy talks about the Bears winning the NFC North and having their best year in a very long time. The guys discuss the coaching changes over the years and the great run they’ve had this year.

For Christmas/NYE, Andy brings up liking to cook and eat Prime Rib, and talks about how many of our Hispanic family would consider it raw, despite Prime Rib being a meat that n...

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Update on our week: FFR is finally back together! Andy kicks off the week by breaking down John Cena’s final match, sharing his honest take on the bout and reflecting on Cena’s legendary career. He also dives into a very modern dilemma—upgrading phones with his wife. Was the switch smooth, or a total headache? Noel brings the hype with the newly released Street Fighter live-action movie trailer. Does it embrace the over-the-top, ca...
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December 14, 2025 66 mins

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This week’s episode is packed with games, movies, family moments, and timely discussions. Noel kicks things off by diving into the video game Horizon Zero Dawn, sharing his thoughts and experiences before switching gears to movie reviews of the holiday classic A Year Without Santa Claus and the timeless favorite The Wizard of Oz.

Danny then brings the sports and holiday vibes, talking about attending a Chicago ...

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November 30, 2025 69 mins

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Daniel talks about prepping the house and yard for this upcoming winter season.

He also fills us in on how to prepare a compost bin to help break down compost over the winter to be ready by spring.

Daniel gives his take on a documentary he recently viewed regarding Quincy Jones and his impact on the music industry. It is a definite must watch for music fans

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November 16, 2025 63 mins

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Get ready for another action-packed episode! This week, Andy dives into a hot topic: President Trump’s bold proposal for 50-year mortgages. Could this be a game-changer for homebuyers? Plus, there’s buzz about Trump's team sending out $2000 checks to working citizens—will it be a tax break or cold, hard cash in the mail?

Meanwhile, Noel takes us on a trip down memory lane, revisiting the City Slickers films—are...

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November 2, 2025 63 mins

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Daniel is back and diving deep into his latest movie binge — Saw, Kraven the Hunter, and Signs! With Halloween just behind us, he’s breaking down what gave chills, what fell flat, and which film deserves a rewatch. Meanwhile, Andy covers a shocking ICE arrest involving a Chicago suburban police officer — how do cases like this even fall through the cracks? Plus, the Law & Order revival has fans talking… but...

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October 19, 2025 69 mins
 

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Andy gives an update on 3I Atlas

Andy and Daniel discuss their opinion on NFL trying to expand globally and bring in foreign audiences. There are mixed opinions on having American Football shown and played internationally.

Daniel goes into detail on property taxes increasing year after year

Daniel talks about his most re...

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October 5, 2025 67 mins

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🎙️ Welcome back, listeners! This week’s episode dives deep into the wild, the weird, and the what-the-heck-is-going-on.

This week, Andy kicks things off with a deep dive into the latest developments on 3I/Atlas — and things are getting intense. As more details emerge, the big questions surface: Is the Department of Defense holding secret meetings? Could this really be the beginning of the rapture? The theories...

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September 21, 2025 65 mins

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The gang is back together, and there’s plenty to catch up on! Danny breaks down his experience with Metro Exodus and shares his thoughts on Netflix’s sports documentary America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys. He also weighs in on an unusual high school permission slip involving historical movies. Noel brings a fresh 4K review of A Bronx Tale, shares his take on the horror film Bring Her Back, and dives dee...

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September 7, 2025 63 mins

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Andy discusses the UFC/Paramount Plus deal worth over 7 billion dollars for 7 years of streaming exclusivity.

This will bring more eyeballs to the MMA promotion.

Andy informs us of CPS (Chicago Public School) having issues with funding, and being denied help by the State government.

Daniel talks about his experience at Jack in the Box which...

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August 24, 2025 65 mins

Update on our week: The crew is back together, and Andy kicks things off with a home run of a topic—baseball! The legendary Savannah Bananas roll into Rate Field, teaming up with White Sox greats Mark Buehrle, Paul Konerko, AJ Pierzynski, and Ozzie Guillen for a ballpark full of fun. Meanwhile, Andy battles his own field of dreams… or nightmares—as he faces round two of fixing his stubborn floors. Will this contractor finally get...

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August 10, 2025 67 mins
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🌱 Garden Goals: Daniel’s harvest is in — and he’s very happy with the yield.

🍔 Burger Masterclass: The secrets to grilling monster pub burgers without burning the outside or undercooking the inside.

🎬 Until Dawn: Daniel watched it… now he’s fixing it. His take on how to make the horror flick way better.

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👀 When Evil Lurks Review: Noel says it’s a must-watch — and he’s got the reasons to pro...

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July 27, 2025 71 mins

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Andy talks about The Coldplay Concert incident bringing an affair to light from a CEO of a major corporation

Andy discusses Goldberg’s retirement match on Saturday Night Main Event and how it didn't quite live up to expectations and was not the best way to go out, considering his fairly long career in the sport.

Daniel talks about watching...

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July 13, 2025 61 mins
Update on our week:  The guys are back together. Noel catches up his week with some movie watching. Noel immerses himself in the shadowy, surreal world of Dark City—now in gorgeous 4K. This cult sci‑fi noir has been called “a visual and thought‑provoking masterpiece” and often overshadows The Matrix in fans’ eyes.  He also delves into the chilling psychological horror Possessor (2020)—a twisted tale of body‑jacking and identity gon...

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June 29, 2025 57 mins
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🎮 Noel played the newly released Onimusha 2 Remaster—hear his take on how the classic holds up with modern upgrades. We also talk gaming hardware—what's worth your cash and what to skip. Plus, Noel gives his review of the Reacher TV series and explains why he rewatched Friday the 13th (hint: the calendar made him do it).

🚨 Meanwhile, Daniel had to call 911—find out what happened in his neighborhood. His wif...

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June 15, 2025 59 mins
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Daniel talks about the Floor TV Game Show on Fox/Hulu

Daniel gives his review on the TV series Madmen after having finished the show. Andy also gives his thoughts on the show and its critically acclaimed success

Andy informs us about the ICE raids and the protests that have followed causing great civil unrest

Noel talks about watching An...

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June 1, 2025 56 mins
Update on our week:  The group starts off hot with the question of 100 men vs 1 gorilla.  Who would win?  Andy fills us in on trade wars latest news.  It appears that US has reached an agreement with China.  It appears fabrication is moving to US and India.  Andy also brings up breaking news with another Mexican Navy ship that hits the Brooklyn bridge.  Noel finishes another tv show with season 7 of Castle.  Does this season end we...

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May 18, 2025 65 mins
Update on our week:  The FFN crew is back to discuss what is going on with them. Noel watched another season of Castle; he truly enjoyed this show.  Also, in-between binges, he watched some movies. Hear all about it. Daniel joins a gym and it's a local gym not a big box. Hear all about it. Plus, he watched some movies, hear all about it on this week episode. Andy wants to talk about the trade war that the US has going on with multi...
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May 4, 2025 67 mins

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Andy brings up AI Safety Concerns and how a conference recently took place with multiple people raising their concerns about the possible negative consequences to having AI rapidly without safeguards in place.

What are your thoughts about AI? Let us know your thoughts at ffnquestions@gmail.com

Daniel talks about setting up his garden now th...

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April 27, 2025 65 mins
Update on our week:  Another week with the gang together.  Andy discusses C2E2.  With pricing going up, did Andy go?  While watching social media, Andy catches video of grandma in Mexico who shots two squatters.  Noel discusses the latest on PS3 emulation on PC.  Is it finally viable?  Noel also watched the final season 4 of Superman & Lois TV series.  Does this TV series fumble the ending as so many others have?  After watchin...

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