Best Aidan Hatton Podcasts (2024)

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The Science Of Going Viral, Football Food, and New York Optimism (feat. Shaun Morash) 26:19

2y ago26:19

26:19

Viral sensation, New York sports radio personality, and Aidan's former boss Shaun Morash joins Games & Grub for the second time since 2020. Aidan and "Mraz" discuss his Ring camera video that has over 2 million views to date, his dad's backyard bar, Aidan's work as an intern, the rise of seltzer and new alcohol, football food trends including new d…

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Through The Ringer (feat. Bryan Curtis) 17:11

2y ago17:11

17:11

Editor-at-Large of The Ringer, Bryan Curtis, joins Aidan Hatton for an insightful conversation of the intersection of media and sports. Having covered everything from politics to sports to media, Bryan shares how Jerry Jones made his Dallas Cowboys "America's Team," why Draymond Green will change the game in the future, and what it's like to work f…

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Celebrate National Coffee Day (feat. 10 Milwaukee Coffee Guests) 35:00

2y ago35:00

35:00

Earning two different #1 rankings in the Midwest (by SPJ and WBA) this year, "Milwaukee Coffee: Reimagine Brew City" is Aidan's spinoff podcast based on the success of coffee talk on "Games & Grub." In this epilogue episode of "Milwaukee Coffee," originally released May 2021, Aidan visits 10 executives of local coffee shops around each corner of th…

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How To Legalize Sports Betting, and Chris Farley Stories with "The Obnoxious Boston Fan" (feat. Bill Speros) 28:39

2y ago28:39

28:39

The undisputed finger on the pulse for sports betting news in Massachusetts, Senior Betting Analyst at Bookies.com, and "The Obnoxious Boston Fan" for the Boston Herald, Bill Speros joins Aidan Hatton. Bill opens the discussion telling stories of Chris Farley from their time together at Marquette University, and then dive into the legalization of M…

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The NFL's Encyclo-Media (feat. Andrew Marchand) 21:42

2y ago21:42

21:42

The New York Post's sports media columnist - and G&G recurring guest - Andrew Marchand joins Aidan Hatton. The NFL just agreed to its latest rights deal with five total media conglomerates: NBC, CBS, FOX, ESPN/ABC, and Amazon, the newest player in the streaming sports game. The $1 billion annual price tag that comes with those games carries with it…

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G&G Turning Pro, NFL QBs as Fast Food Chains, and are Hot Dogs Salty? (feat. Brian Gallagher & Zack Passios) 28:39

2y ago28:39

28:39

Games & Grub is back, and turning pro. Aidan Hatton is joined by Brian Gallagher and Zack Passios to discuss the history of the pod and its future. The guys then go over the summer’s food and drink trends before heading to the main course of the episode: NFL QB to fast food chain comparisons.

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5/7/22 - The Last Show (feat. Various Guests) 1:37:57

2y ago1:37:57

1:37:57

In Games & Grub's final show of all time, we pull out all the stops. Laughs, sadness, celebration - they all collide into a "Best Of" episode of the show's four amazing years. Our biggest turnout of callers ever shows up on our phone line. We organized into a Top 5 of Top 5s. Highlights include: (4:35) Top 5 Guest Interviews (18:46) Top 5 Callers (…

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4/30/22 - Penultimate Episode 1:24:16

2y ago1:24:16

1:24:16

Aidan and Zack carry the load with no Brian. This is the second-to-last Games & Grub of all time. Say no more. Highlights include: (17:56) Reaction to Dwyane Wade being named 2022 Commencement Speaker at Marquette University (29:16) Top 5 Tweets: Should you be able to order a cookie medium rare? You read that right. (41:13) Ranking the remaining te…

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4/23/22 - The Best Athletes With Your Name 1:25:16

2+ y ago1:25:16

1:25:16

Aidan and Brian captain the ship on a beautiful Saturday in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The guys tackle a ton of NBA Playoffs, Easter meals, the best athletes that share your name, and much, much more. Highlights include: (2:04) The best food we had this week was... (6:26) NBA Playoffs: What to name the Warriors' "Death Lineup," how old Anthony Edwards i…

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4/9/22 - Georgia Peaches (feat. Joro Rosales) 1:20:22

2+ y ago1:20:22

1:20:22

Guest host Joro Rosales joins Aidan and Zack in the absence of Brian, and the three take over a food-filled episode! Plus Masters Week is upon us, NBA MVP confusion, and so much more. Headlines include: (8:47) 10 Questions: Get To Know Joro (21:45) Top 5 Tweets returns with the trend "Cancellable Food Takes" (34:47) Masters Menu: A Japanese Dinner …

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4/2/22 - Games, Grub, & Garb 1:17:32

2+ y ago1:17:32

1:17:32

Zack, Brian, and Aidan tackle the Final Four, drinking only beer and giving up eating for Lent, Dad jokes, and much more on a snow-filled April day in the studio. Highlights include: (9:44) A man gives up food for Lent and drinks only beer (13:36) Final Four watch list, headlined by Villanova Head Coach Jay Wright not going back to wearing a suit (…

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3/26/22 - That's A Tough One (feat. Bennett Lundberg) 1:21:34

2+ y ago1:21:34

1:21:34

We're BACK in-studio with a fourth chair in it...Bennett Lundberg! Aidan, Brian, Zack and Bennett discuss their bar meeting to invite Bennett on Games & Grub, each Spring Break extravaganza, and much more. Highlights include: (11:37) Pleasant surprise / Unpleasant surprise / and MVP of the NCAA Tournament so far (28:26) Villanova's Sean Mahoney cal…

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3/12/22 - Working From Anywhere (Home Studio feat. Brigid Hughes, Rachel Seraphine, & Molly Evans) 1:17:04

2+ y ago1:17:04

1:17:04

Games & Grub performs from the home studio for the first time. Aidan, Zack, and Brian address the show's recent absence and get right back to business talking Big East Tournament and the NFL's latest quarterback news, plus a rare appearance from a studio audience. Listen up for a much-needed return and a different Games & Grub experience! Highlight…

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2/12/22 - Bet On Us 1:23:51

2+ y ago1:23:51

1:23:51

Aidan, Brian, and Zack are back as a full crew! The team tackles Marquette Men's and Women's Basketball as well as the Super Bowl from football and gambling perspectives. A lot went off the rails. Highlights include:(9:34) Deep dive on #MUBB's statistics and the most impressive part of their success(25:30) Brian's Twitter interaction with DJ Carton…

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2/5/22 - All The Way Back 1:18:22

2+ y ago1:18:22

1:18:22

Aidan & Brian captain the ship in our return to studio from winter break. It's our FINAL semester! Today's highlights include: 6:26 - Zack calls in live from Notre Dame with an update on Texas Roadhouse 13:24 - Recapping Marquette's win at Fiserv Forum over Villanova 26:36 - Uncle Chris calls in on the way to Providence 37:56 - Top 5 Tweets: Tom Br…

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12/11/21 - Uncle's Weekend (feat. Tom, Chris, Mark & Paul Hatton) 1:44:14

2+ y ago1:44:14

1:44:14

The long-awaited Uncle's Weekend show is here. Zack and Brian join Aidan and his Dad and three uncles, who visit each niece and nephew when they get to senior year in college, and it is Aidan's turn this weekend at Marquette. Before the #mubb game against #4 UCLA, the entire crew breaks down the matchup and much more including a Top 5 Tweets new tw…

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John Huarte, Heisman Trophy Winner & Member of College Football Hall of Fame 16:09

2+ y ago16:09

16:09

Zack, Aidan, and Brian are joined by former Notre Dame QB and winner of the 1964 Heisman Trophy John Huarte. A College Football Hall of Famer, John talks to the boys about the sport he still observes to this day. Highlights include: 1:55 - How football has changed since he played quarterback 6:45 - What made him travel from California to Notre Dame…

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11/20/21 - Mussels on Thanksgiving (feat. John Huarte) 1:22:56

2+ y ago1:22:56

1:22:56

It's the week-before-Thanksgiving special as Aidan & Zack take you through a variety of topics in the radio restaurant. Best moments include: 2:40 - BEST FOOD THIS WEEK; shared together by Aidan & Zack 9:43 - INTERVIEW feat. JOHN HUARTE; the Heisman Trophy winner & CFB Hall of Famer joins all three hosts 28:03 - THANKSGIVING FOOD FIVE; Aidan & Zack…

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11/13/21 - Playing Smart (feat. Chris Mohr) 1:26:39

2+ y ago1:26:39

1:26:39

The morning after Marquette's win over New Hampshire at Fiserv Forum, the guys are in studio to discuss the team's first week and much more. Highlights include: 6:57 - WORST FOOD THIS WEEK?; Aidan's "Best Food This Week" is disgusting to Brian and Zack 10:16 - ROSE, BUD, & THORN; Recapping MUBB's win last night over UNH with our "Rose, Bud, and Tho…

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Chris Mohr, New Hampshire Men's Basketball 12:10

2+ y ago12:10

12:10

On gameday against Marquette, coach of New Hampshire Men's Basketball, Chris Mohr, joins us live from Milwaukee. Highlights include: 0:33 - What he sees from Shaka Smart's new head coaching staff 3:48 - When New Hampshire recruited New Englander Tyler Kolek, now at MU 6:23 - Profiling Nick Guadarrama and Jayden Martinez, UNH's two biggest differenc…

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Len Kasper, Chicago White Sox & ESPN 1000 (Marquette '93) 14:26

2+ y ago14:26

14:26

Legendary Chicago baseball voice & Marquette alum, Len Kasper, joins us to recap the World Series, recap his MU days, explain how starting a band works, and much more! Highlights include: 0:39 - The Braves winning the World Series on the shoulders of their trade deadline acquisitions 2:48 - His White Sox outlook after this season's ALDS exit 6:40 -…

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11/6/21 - Crunchy or Creamy? (feat. Len Kasper) 1:25:09

2+ y ago1:25:09

1:25:09

Aidan, Zack and Brian recap an all-time food week for themselves and for Anthony Edwards, who delivers yet another sports & food gold-mine story. Len Kasper, Marquette '93, joins us from the White Sox & ESPN 1000 to recap the World Series, the upcoming collective bargaining agreement, his bass skills, and the Marquette late-night spot he hit up the…

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Damon Amendolara, CBS Sports Radio 31:13

2+ y ago31:13

31:13

An interview put into G&G's Mt. Rushmore by Brian, already. Aidan's boss at CBS Sports Radio, morning host Damon Amendolara joins us for a half-hour full of laughs on Halloween Eve. Highlights include: 4:14 - His thoughts on the Chiefs' demise to 3-4 on the NFL season 6:51 - A deep dive on Mike Leach's Halloween candy rant 13:05 - Zack hits DA with…

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10/30/21 - Sports, Food, and Everything In Halloween (feat. Damon Amendolara) 1:24:01

2+ y ago1:24:01

1:24:01

It's our yearly Halloweekend show, as we welcome Aidan's boss from CBS Sports Radio, host Damon Amendolara. Highlights include: 8:43 - GHOULY GRIDIRON GRUB. The three frightening football food takes from this week making headlines 22:58 - INTERVIEW feat. DAMON AMENDOLARA. CBS Sports Radio's morning host, food enthusiast, and Aidan's boss joins us 5…

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10/16/21 - The Jacked Referee 1:26:11

3y ago1:26:11

1:26:11

Lots of callers, Aidan returns, and a new (faux) advertisement create this week's Saturday smorgasbord. Highlights include:- 8:24 Greg Van Hollen of MUTFXC calls in on the best food of the week debate- 16:19 NHL Expansion Uniform Rankings; In honor of the Seattle Kraken starting their NHL journey, which city had the best expansion uniforms?- 38:42 …

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10/9/21 - V.C.P. (feat. Brian's mom) 1:24:19

3y ago1:24:19

1:24:19

Brian & Zack run the show with no Aidan. They give their signature Cold Open then dive into these highlights and much more: - 9:12: Top 5 Tweets includes two of Games & Grub's best guests in one photo - 24:30: This Day In Sports History; a flagless football game? - 30:32: Stadium Trivia; can you beat Zack? - 1:11:11: A-Rod's Timberwolves Ownership;…

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Andrew Marchand, New York Post 21:50

3y ago21:50

21:50

The day before joining us, Andrew Marchand announced the reveal of his new podcast, "The Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast" with the New York Post and the Sports Business Journal. He joined us the next morning to discuss that and much more, including: - 3:26: Is the Manningcast getting better? - 5:29: Katie Nolan announced this week she is n…

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10/2/21 - Referee Remorse (feat. Andrew Marchand) 1:28:26

3y ago1:28:26

1:28:26

Aidan, Brian, & Zack are back in studio for the regular Saturday morning timeslot, and are joined by a slew of segments, a smorgasbord of soundbites, and Andrew Marchand of the New York Post to discuss the current craziness across sports media. Highlights include:- 10:14: Top 5 Tweets this week, including a news item about Rocky IV in 2021- 26:34: …

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Bennett Lundberg, star of "Saved By The Bennett" 7:30

3y ago7:30

7:30

Friend of Games & Grub and band member of "Saved By The Bennett," Bennett Lundberg, joins us just 4 hours before the band's big gig at Murphy's Irish Pub in Milwaukee. Highlights include: 1:00 - How he feels about a potential White Sox playoff run 3:37 - What expectations he has for performing on stage 4:35 - What he's learned from the first show, …

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9/24/21 - Saved By The Fat Bear Week (feat. Bennett Lundberg) 1:31:41

3y ago1:31:41

1:31:41

Brian & Aidan steer the show on a rare Friday Night recording. Highlights include: 10:07 NFL Week 3's Juicy Games 30:57 Interview w/ Bennett Lundberg, star of "Saved By The Bennett" & friend of the show 51:52 Top 5 Tweets, including a rare Nicolas Cage/Aaron Rodgers comparison 1:04:00 The Foods Of Fiserv, where we give you four to watch for, in hon…

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Leonard Paolillo, Notre Dame Football / Zack's grandfather 11:40

3y ago11:40

11:40

In a very special appearance, Zack brings his grandfather, legendary Leonard "Nonno" Paolillo, in studio. Heard on 9/18/21 as part of "Where Is Aidan?" - 1:00: Nonno's impressed with the Marquette Radio studio - 2:24: Did he have a nickname on the football field? - 7:16: What he has learned from a career in higher education All you have to do is li…

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9/18/21 - Where Is Aidan? (featuring Jadon Conroy, Matt Dupasquier & Leonard Paolillo) 1:26:09

3y ago1:26:09

1:26:09

Aidan is out. Zack & Brian bring on TWO guest hosts: Jadon Conroy of Marquette Track & Field, and the boys' roommate Matt Dupasquier. Highlights of this jam-packed show: 3:38: BEST FOOD THIS WEEK. Zack stayed in a dining hall for six hours? 37:19 NARP OF THE WEEK. Who do our athlete roommates think did the most this week? 46:36 INTERVIEW W/ LEONARD…

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Jake Rohde, Vennture Brew Co.: Coffee & Beer Together 16:57

3y ago16:57

16:57

In this deluxe-edition of the Milwaukee Coffee: Reimagine Brew City podcast (available on podcast feeds everywhere), Aidan Hatton sits down with Jake Rohde of Vennture Brew Co., the new Milwaukee bar making waves with both coffee and beer. Catering to both types of brew in Brew City, Jake recalls his beginnings with Vennture and his two friends who…

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9/11/21 - Bad Beats, Good Eats (featuring Willie Nelson & Jake Rohde) 1:36:54

3y ago1:36:54

1:36:54

Guest co-host Willie Nelson joins Aidan & Brian for a food-filled football extravaganza. Our guest Jake Rohde, co-owner of Vennture Brew Co. in Milwaukee, gives us an update on the 414's coffee and food scene in the summer. Today's episode highlights: - 3:11: Introducing our co-host, Willie Nelson, with 10 Questions: Getting To Know Willie Edition …

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Ryan Harris, Super Bowl 50 Champion & CFB Analyst 10:19

3y ago10:19

10:19

Author, speaker, and former NFL offensive lineman Ryan Harris joins us on the show. - Intro: Bonding over Ted Lasso - 1:32: Who he wanted to win the Denver QB job - 3:12: A bold prediction about the AFC West - 6:26: How he would handle NIL/college football today if he was still at Notre Dame - 9:19: What he enjoys most: hosting on radio, public spe…

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9/4/21 - Senior Year (feat. Ryan Harris) 1:27:55

3y ago1:27:55

1:27:55

Brand new intro for Games & Grub, which leads us into a must-listen first show. Highlights of today's jam-packed show: - 15:58: 20/21 DI-VISION. Aidan ranks the NFL's divisions from weakest to strongest - 33:00: THIS DAY IN HISTORY. Zack leads us into a heated debate on the new NCAA & college football realignment - 43:30: Our first ever sponsorship…

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7/17/21 - Brendan Carney, Marquette Men's Basketball 30:30

3y ago30:30

30:30

The first active player to join us, #41 of Marquette Men's Basketball Brendan Carney joins us in-studio for a surprise summer show sneak-peek. A fan of the show before, Brendan finally talks to the full crew of Aidan, Brian, and Zack on a smorgasbord of topics. Key highlights include... - 2:52: Past Games & Grub guest Cam Marotta vs. current guest …

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5/8/21 - Talking About What?! 1:29:10

3y ago1:29:10

1:29:10

The anniversary of Allen Iverson's "Talking About Practice" speech is upon us, and we certainly talked about a smorgasbord worth of topics on the crew's final 2021 spring semester show. Just a sneak peek: - The Mets fight over New York rats vs. raccoons (4:04) - A new number segment: "The Final Food Four" (14:14) - Aidan destroys the TikTok coffee …

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5/1/21 - 12 Questions 1:24:47

3y ago1:24:47

1:24:47

After last week's spin on 10 Questions, we spin it again, this time with 12 Questions. Aidan, Zack, and Brian take on the NFL Draft's top picks and their Chipotle orders, tackle a compelling Aaron Rodgers Jeopardy! story and analyze Walgreens' chip rack. The show kicks off with a celebration, with Games & Grub being nominated as a finalist for the …

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4/24/21 - Zack Gets Attacked 1:21:07

3+ y ago1:21:07

1:21:07

It's a return to the studio for Aidan Hatton and Zack Passios, the latter of whom fights through a sprained ankle and crutches to make the show. He addresses battling COVID-19 which set the show back 2 weeks, and then the guys get back on track. A new segment, The Super 8, debuts (9:47) including a blow-for-blow recap of a Marquette athlete chuggin…

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Ben Steele, Marquette Men's Basketball beat reporter, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 10:45

3+ y ago10:45

10:45

Our good friend and recurring guest Ben Steele joins us the day after Shaka Smart agrees to a deal with Marquette to become the men's basketball team's next head coach. Aidan, Zack, and Brian talk with Ben about how the deal came to be, possible player implications, how different the program will run, and so much more. Yes, we did ask him to predic…

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3/27/21 - Cinnamon Toast Shrimp (featuring Ben Steele & Matt Dupasquier) 1:25:10

3+ y ago1:25:10

1:25:10

Boom Shaka Laka. Shaka Smart is named the next head men's basketball coach at Marquette - we react to it all plus a plethora of food headlines. Special guest Matt Dupasquier (Zack, Brian, and Aidan's fourth roommate) makes his show debut IN STUDIO and gives us his March Madness food order (18:40), the guys tackle the Cinnamon Toast Crunch shrimp sa…

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3/20/21 - Wojo's Fire(d)side Chat 1:23:05

3+ y ago1:23:05

1:23:05

Steve Wojciechowski has been relieved of his duties as Marquette men's basketball head coach. Zack, Aidan, and Brian dissect all angles, including the timing, future replacement, contract buyout, and how students feel. The guys analyze Day 1 of March Madness and look forward to the rest of the tourney - including profiling a player who chose his je…

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G&G Ranks 2nd In Wisconsin Collegiate Radio 2:12

3+ y ago2:12

2:12

The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association held their Student Awards For Excellence this past weekend and Games & Grub placed 2nd statewide in the Podcast/Radio category, and ranked the highest rated show on Marquette Radio. Aidan and Zack (and Brian, in spirit) discuss the recognition here. Thanks again to Mark Zoromski, Director of Student Media at M…

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John Fanta, FOX Sports / Big East Digital Network College Basketball Analyst 19:35

3+ y ago19:35

19:35

Our friend John Fanta, the most plugged-in voice to Big East basketball, joins us during the Saturday of Big East Tournament week from New York. Zack and Aidan talk with John about Marquette's season in review (2:55), get his thoughts on being back in the building at Madison Square Garden (8:23), and preview March Madness with a list of potential s…

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3/13/21 - The Big Announcement (featuring John Fanta) 1:25:35

3+ y ago1:25:35

1:25:35

The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association just ranked Games & Grub as the second-best collegiate radio/podcast in Wisconsin. Aidan and Zack discuss all the details, plus get back to normal by tackling a great college basketball weekend. John Fanta of FOX Sports and the Big East Digital Network joins us (our first ever recurring guest!) to talk all thi…

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Adam Baum, Xavier Men's Basketball beat writer, Cincinnati Enquirer 17:41

3+ y ago17:41

17:41

Adam Baum, Xavier Men's Basketball beat writer for the Cincinnati Enquirer, joins us on a very special National Marquette Day edition of Marquette-Xavier. We get into the game tonight, how a Xavier fan feels about Marquette, the upcoming outlook for the Big East Tournament, and a bunch more Xs and Os (7:11). We can't go without having some fun as w…

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3/6/21 - The NMD Party (featuring Adam Baum) 1:27:21

3+ y ago1:27:21

1:27:21

National Marquette Day is upon us. Brian Gallagher and Aidan Hatton take you through a rabid Marquette campus on a beautiful Saturday morning. There were some key highlights including Jack McCarty and Brian Carlson calling in for G&G hockey talk (12:32), Adam Baum from the Cincinnati Enquirer joining us for an awesome interview ahead of Xavier-Marq…

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2/27/21 - How Many Syllables For Your Coffee Order? 1:25:35

3+ y ago1:25:35

1:25:35

Do you feel stupid ordering a "Dunkaccino?" Is Dairy Queen only good in the summer? Is Greg Elliott part of Marquette's starting lineup going forward? These are all questions we tackle during a caller-packed Saturday episode. Best moments include: Chain food news including Starbucks vs. Dunkin, & McDonald's vs. Dairy Queen stories (24:15), NARP Of …

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2/20/21 - Taking It Personal 1:27:02

3+ y ago1:27:02

1:27:02

Aidan Hatton, Zack Passios, and Brian Gallagher return to the studio on a tropical 25-degree day in Milwaukee. We discuss the week's best in food, sports, and everything in between, including: 10 Questions of food trivia (6:13) We celebrate our world-famous "ACC guy" we met in Times Square (14:40) Hockey legend Mike Emrick calls in to dissect the N…

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