Another episode from the lads, and we call this one the R&R episode! We catch up with the various Marvel series/movies, DC movie rumors, Star Wars series, and fall into a rabbit hole about astrology. A mixed bag of drinks is reviewed, with Andrew sampling Old Grand Dad 114 (a 114 proof bourbon by the Old Grand Dad Distillery out of Frankfort, Kentu…

After a long hiatus, the lads are back! And they are bringing the much-delayed 2022 WGOH?!? Best Tournament in which they countdown the best Nicolas Cage movies, seeded by their Rotten Tomatoes percentage and money made. We picked 4 movies from each decade of Nic Cage's illustrious career, and broke it down. Also, we had a plethora of adult beverag…

How to adapt your running before and after giving birth? In this episode, I talk to Daniela Oemus, a mom-of-two, doctor, and successful trailrunning athlete competing for the German Salomon Trailrunning Team about her approach to running during and after pregnancy. We talk about limiting factors for running during pregnancy and the challenge of bre…

How to adapt your running before and after giving birth? In this episode, I talk to Simone Schwarz and Susi Reichert, a mom-to-be and a mom-of-one, both running for the German Salomon Trailrunning Team. We talk about how they adapt(ed) their running during pregnancy and when and how they switch(ed) to alternative sports. We discuss whether an athle…

We're back with another one! This time, we tackle Matt Reeves' The Batman, and we had the help of special guest Alex Colon (follow him on Instagram @alexsinfinteinterests), a proper comic book nerd, artist, and LEO. Also, to help us break down this latest Dark Knight feature, we reviewed Delirium Nocturnum (see what we did there with the beer pick?…

We've finally returned! It's been a long time, and we were all in person, and we had a special guest! Joining us was young Miss Gaby Penaherrera, star of the short film Move On. And because this is the 100th episode, we reviewed the 100th episode of the following iconic TV shows: Law & Order: SVU, The X-Files, The Office, and Star Trek: The Next Ge…

After a lengthy battle with work, childbirth, COVID-19, and other momentous events, the lads fought their way back to bring you the 12 Beers Of Christmas! It's a little late for Christmas, though, so this is the New Year's Eve edition. The lads cover a multitude of subjects, including No Time To Die, Dune, Hawkeye, Spider Man: No Way Home (obliquel…

We're back with a new episode, and we are going old school! In Episode 98, we tackle Netflix's huge hit, Squid Game, and we analyze it the way we did when we started to podcast back in 2017: we turned off any dubbing or subtitles, watched the middle 20 minutes of the first episode, and tried to figure out what's going on. At the same time, we had a…

Episode 97 is here, and in it the lads delve into the trailers for Star Wars Visions and Matrix Resurrections, go off on multiple tangents, including discussing a very creepy image from The Quig's youth. Also, they sample the Hazelnut Brown Nectar, a 5.6% ABV, 33 IBU brown ale by Rogue Ales, out of Newport, Oregon. Download, like, and subscribe! An…

How to go from US college running to turning trailrunning pro? In this episode I talk with Dani Moreno about her bio from being a college running athlete to being an international trailrunning pro. She shares her insights from pursuing the US running trajectory in high school and college and how that left her fed up with running. Dani took a break …

What’s cool about trailrunning? In this episode, I talk with Anna Hahner an Olympian marathon runner about how and why she currently prefers to run on trails rather than roads. Anna, who moved to the Chimgau Alps two years ago, explains how nature has always been a source of energy and rest for her. As of this year, she has added a competitive edge…

Episode 96 is here, and it is titled Beer, beer & more beer! (Vol. II)! The last iteration of this episode proved to be very popular, so we decided to bring our listeners more of what they want: beer! Sean reviews Moonlit Grave, a 5.5% ABV oatmeal black ale by Three 3's Brewing, and Impact Wrench, a 10.0% ABV IPA Triple by Industrial Arts Brewing. …

We're back after a long hiatus, and we hit the ground running! The lads discuss Netflix's dating show Sexy Beasts, the show about personality, not looks (spoiler alert: NOT!). The Quig and T-Love were also intimidated by AA's fashion choice, and reacted as all haters do. And, of course, the tangents were there as well, and we touched upon Jeffrey T…

We conclude this year's WGOH?!? Best Tournament with Episode 94! After we determined the elite eight in episode 93, we broke down the brackets until we declared our winner, [insert movie winner here]! We also tried a new set of gross sounding beers, with Andrew sampling Floofer 2, an imperial milk stout with strawberry, cacao nibs, and peanuts (10%…

We're back, and it's that time of the year again! The 2021 WGOH?!? Best Tournament starts with Episode 93, and our subject this year is the world's top grossing movies of all time (adjusted for inflation). At the same time, we are reviewing drinks that sound like they might be gross (makes sense, right?). Andrew sampled Mississippi Mud, a 5% ABV, n…

It's Episode 92, and we are going over the MCUs first TV release on Disney+, WandaVision. Listen to the lads break down this 9 episode show, go off on tangents (of course), but most importantly, hear their opinions on the three beers they sampled! Chaos Magic ensued, and they each picked their own beer: Andrew sampled Sumpin' Easy (a pale ale by La…

How to run and perform on a vegan diet? In this episode, I talk to Aoife Quigly a passionate trailrunning athlete competing for the Salomon Team Germany about her vegan diet. Aoife explains why she switched from being vegetarian to being vegan almost 10 years ago and what being vegan means in her everyday life. In terms of sports, we talk about cha…

What does running a marathon have in common with pregnancy and giving birth? In this episode, I provide a review after each trimester of my pregnancy. Going into pregnancy and wanting to run, I did not find much information on what to expect and what to consider. With an active pregnancy now laying behind me, I would like to share my experiences on…

We're back, and we present you with Episode 91! For this one, we are very excited to say that we have cartoonist, funny man, and upstanding human being, Andy Babbitz along for the ride! (You can find Andy's work, sometimes in the New Yorker, always in your heart, and on Instagram at @andybabbitz.) We break down what the "new normal" is these days, …

Happy 2021! For our first episode of the new year (Episode 90), we decided to talk about the MCU's new foray into TV, namely WandaVision (which you can watch on Disney+). Needless to say, our deep, philosophical, and highly expert analyses shed new light on not just WandaVision, but the inner workings of the universe itself. And in honor of WandaVi…

Episode 89 is our 2020 holiday special, and we call it the 12 Beers Of Christmas! As the title suggests, the lads sampled 4 beers each, and gave their reviews of each beer. At the same time, we asked our listeners to tell us their favorite Christmas movie, and we placed the first 12 movies we received into a bracket, and picked a winner, tournament…

In Episode 88, the lads break down Hillbilly Elegy, Ron Howard's latest movie that is streaming on Netflix. We also honored the hillbilly culture with our choice of drinks. Andrew made a Kentucky Mule, with Wild Turkey 101 (50.5% ABV, out of Lawrenceburg, KY), Sean had Jim Beam Red Stag (32.5% ABV, out of Frankfort, KY), a black cherry liqueur with…

It's Episode 87, and it's just in time for Election Day in the U.S.! The lads dive deep into the Borat Subsequent Moviefilm (spoiler alerts), disruptive theater and movie theater attendees, go off on crazy tangents, and indulge themselves with Elijah Craig Small Batch 1789, a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (47% ABV), by the Elijah Craig Distille…

Guests discuss the fight, passion, and purpose needed to ignite and empower the next generation of young women. ©MMXX WBDC.orgBy The Women’s Business Development Center - WBDC.org

It's Episode 86, and do we have one for the books! We have the writer/comedian/actress & comedy powerhouse Hollie Harper join us for some shenanigans! And boy, do we shenanigan! We talk about the movie theater and Broadway closures, movie release/filming delays, badly behaved children, Age of Adaline, and much more, in this 2-hour extravaganza. Als…

More women- and minority-owned businesses means more economic and political equality and the advancement of women. Join US Representative Angie Craig, Beth Leonard (Managing Partner, Lurie, LLP), and Lili Hall (CEO, KNOCK, inc.) with moderator Melody Span Cooper (Chairperson, Midway Broadcasting Corporation) for a discussion on how engagements in p…

Equity and access to education are critical in creating a pathway to social, political, and economic mobility for women and communities of color. Join guests Arne Duncan (former Secretary of Education), Joan Gabel (President of the University of Minnesota), and Juan Salgado, (Chancellor, City Colleges of Chicago) with host Laura Bloomberg (Dean of …

In this episode I talk to Janosch Kowalczyk and Christian Alles about their running adventure in summer 2020. In 7 days, they ran from Nice to Chamonix covering 450km with 22k+. We talk about how they planned their daily portions of running, eating, drinking, sleeping and equipment and how these points turned out during the trip. Janosch and Christ…

Women are trailblazing their unique pathways to leadership, shattering the glass ceiling and creating legacies within their organizations and communities. Wendy Doyle (President & CEO, Women’s Foundation), Cassandra Sanford (Co-Founder/CEO, Kelly Mitchell), and Kathryn Graves Unger (Vice President, North America Government Relations, Cargill) join …

Female leaders in the corner office are the catalyst for driving women’s civic and economic empowerment both inside their organizations, as well as within their communities. Join guests Joanna Sobran (Founder & CEO, MXOtech) and Stephanie Hickman (President/CEO, Trice Construction), with moderator Ellen Sherberg (Special Advisor to American City Bu…

In Episode 85 we conclude our two-part beer extravaganza, "Beer, beer, and more beer!" We delve into the new WWE viewing format, more British reality shows, pitched ideas of a Joe Exotic/Donald Trump reality show, and, of course, reviewed the last 3 of 6 beers in this beer fest! Sean reviewed Paper Umbrella, a 4.5% ABV, 38 IBU IPA (by the Goose Isl…

Listen in as our moderator, Melody Spann Cooper (Chairperson, Midway Broadcasting Company) interviews Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth on the importance of women in leadership and how civic and economic empowerment can help level the playing field. ©MMXX WBDC.orgBy The Women’s Business Development Center - WBDC.org

We're back, and we're bringing you an end of summer treat! In Episode 84, the title says it all. We are reviewing 6 beers over the course of two episodes, so take notes, buy the beers, and treat yourself to the end of the summer of 2020! We talk about the new season of Dancing With The (so called) Stars, British reality shows that have come to the …

Guests will include former White House Administrators, Current high-profile politicians, and a lot more. Make Your Mark - Breaking the Glass Ceiling - Women, Voting, and Equality. A Podcast Series Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Woman’s Right to Vote and the 19th Amendment. Presented by the Women's Business Development Center, a National…

The lads go deep diving into the 2020 presidential candidates. DT and JB? No, not those, they get all the attention. We explored the unsung heroes of the presidential candidates: the maybes and the WTFs (we're looking at you, Kanye). And we had the one and only Anthony Colon (singer, actor, and socialite) to help us in this endeavor. We also review…

In this episode I talk to Heather Young, the current world record holder for the fastest 10k with a hula-hoop (50min) and the fastest female marathon finisher in an Elvis costume (3h11min). She explains why running is like breathing to her and how it has accompanied her during life. She is a mother of one son who accompanies her along many runs. He…

How to set challenges in running to inspire oneself and others? In this episode, I talk to Nikki Johnstone, who follows a rather unusual training and racing regime for a guy with a marathon PB of 2:21h. He holds the unofficial World Record for running the fastest marathon (2:37h) in an Elvis costume and is known to run multiple races within a few d…

How to write training plans for oneself and others? In this episode, I talk to Nicolas Alexandre, a passionate marathon runner who writes trainings plans for himself and others. We talk about his marathon experiences and how he adapted his preparation himself and with the input of coaches. Nicolas shares the development of his training philosophy a…

How to develop in and through running? In this episode, I talk to Markus Weiss-Latzko, who used to be one of Germany’s fastest marathon runners. He explains his beginnings in running, his paths to running a marathon PR of 2:18h, and his attempt to qualify for Olympics. We talk about what experiences and qualities running have brought him and how he…