This past Sunday, I met “Yap” after being teammates on the smart phone game Marvel Contest of Champions for more than a year! How did this happen? Well, I got a text message at about noon from Yap saying he was in Chicago. I knew we had a long running Binge Challenge that just needed to be recorded! We also call up our first alliance leader, TJ, and discussed the community that has developed around this very successful game. Even if we don’t always love the company that created it! And just a reminder, this is the first time I have ever talked to either of them. I only knew them via text messages and in-game chat! http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3386739/3386739_2017-08-14-181139.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3810.mp3
Kelly Leonard issued a genius Chicago Chicken Challenge to Craig for this week’s show. All Craig needed was a fabulous co-host and, of course, model, actress, extraordinary human Zatanna Zor-Elle agreed! Please follow Craig if you’d like to try the challenge! And find the “Chicken Car” somewhere in Chicago! P.S. Special Thanks to Honey Butter Fried Chicken for letting us record and for being Craig’s favorite spot!! http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3342055/3342055_2017-04-19-140055.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3810.mp3
Craig once again takes on a Power Rangers binge, this time party because of Cody Gough and partly because of Hollywood’s brilliant decision making! http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3333558/3333558_2017-04-05-004158.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3810.mp3
Craig sits down with Ricky, from Johnny’s IceHouse, and guest bartender Elina, from Titled Kilt Skokie, to discuss the five best hockey movies in history…according to Ricky at least! http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3312725/3312725_2017-03-20-120125.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3810.mp3 Here is his top five: 1. Miracle 2. Mystery Alaska 3. D2- the mighty ducks sequel 4. Slap Shot 5. The Rocket
Craig takes a quick detour from the usual binging when a guest mentions coming to the studio after shooting a music video! Bria Star debuts her new song Rescue Me live on WGN and previews her release party Tuesday March 28th at 9:30pm at Bassline Chicago! http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3312580/3312580_2017-03-19-220720.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3810.mp3
Craig sits down with Legal Face-Off host Rich Lenkov and special co-host/bartender extraordinaire Nikki Allen to discuss the “thought provoking” Happy Tree Friends! http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3308021/3308021_2017-03-06-125921.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3810.mp3
Cody and Craig are filling in tonight for Matt Bubala. Cody got engaged today and describes how he surprised Casey. World Sword Swallowing day is today, Dan Meyer President of Sword Swallower’s Association International joins us to talk all about it. Local Sword Swallower and side show performer Gigi Deluxe sword swallows live in studio. Gigi discusses how she got into this. Cody and Craig wonder why kids these days love spending time in their apps instead of engaging one another. Speaking of Apps, Matching making guru and dating expert Suzie Parkus speaks about the dependency couples have on apps and how this may affect their relationships long term. UFO Sightings are up; Cody and Craig talk aliens and wonder if we could be considered invaders of other planets. Podcasting 101. Cody and Craig explain what podcast are and how to listen to them? http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3305452/3305452_2017-02-25-193452.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3810.mp3
Cody talks about his proposal to Casey on her birthday and how it almost went wrong. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3305451/3305451_2017-02-25-193151.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3810.mp3
What is World Sword Swallowing day? President of the International Sword Swallowers Association Dan Meyer joins Cody and Craig to explain. Gigi Deluxe, Sword Swallower and side show performer, gives us a show live in studio and talks about how she got into sword swallowing. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3305375/3305375_2017-02-25-050215.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3810.mp3
Matching making guru and dating expert Suzie Parkus talks about the dependency couples have on Apps and the long term effects this will have on relationships. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3305378/3305378_2017-02-25-053818.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3810.mp3
Craig and Cody discuss the rise of UFO sightings and the recent discovery of 7 new planets announced by NASA. Craig wonders if we explore new planets would end up being over lords? http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3305379/3305379_2017-02-25-055819.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3810.mp3
Cody and Craig explains what a podcast actually is and the variety of programs available via podcast. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3305382/3305382_2017-02-25-061822.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3810.mp3
Craig sits down with WGN Radio pet expert Steve Dale to discuss the great impact I Love Lucy (and Lucille Ball specifically) had on TV. Also, Craig might oversell Steve’s friendship a little bit but HE KNEW HER! http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3293295/3293295_2017-02-06-111035.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3810.mp3
Brian issued Craig a long overdue Gotham challenge. Craig decided to challenge back with Arrow and one up Brian by inviting a surprise guest! Many thanks to Echo Kellum for joining in on the nonsense!! http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3286880/3286880_2017-01-30-115720.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3810.mp3
Once upon a time, I was jumping over young Michael while throwing down a beautiful two-handed dunk. This happened. Today, the very tall former college basketball player talks to Rachel and I about his surprisingly passionate New Girl fandom. P.S. That dunk thing definitely happened though…right Mike? http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3251960/3251960_2016-12-17-164900.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3810.mp3
Craig and Rachel chat with one of our new favorite guests and surprise Nashville fan Alicia Swiz! Take a drink if you guessed Craig would once again lock in hard on one specific point! P.S. This is Craig writing this right now and for sure Connie Britton is a strong character in Nashville but from what I saw, she is not quite the character she was on Friday Night Lights (which I also only watched a season of!) P.S.S. I did a Friday Night Lights podcast if you just can’t get enough! http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3211135/3211135_2016-11-12-050635.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3810.mp3
Scott Stantis issued the hilarious Better Off Ted series as this week’s Binge Challenge. Find out what Rachel loved about it and why Craig thinks it got canceled. Unrelated, Craig also claims Billy Crystal is the funniest human ever…just click that player button already! http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3066320/3066320_2016-09-30-162220.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3810.mp3
Craig and Rachel chat about the shows they are most looking forward to this Fall TV season! http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3005810/3005810_2016-09-13-011410.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3810.mp3
Rachel and Craig chat with former WGN radio producer Christy Rodes about the incredible and heavy Black Mirror. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/2987566/2987566_2016-09-04-204506.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3810.mp3
Craig chats with Brandon C Price about the greatest cartoon show of all time! (Yes, no debate, this is the best one….for sure.) http://serve.castfire.com/audio/2968430/2968430_2016-08-26-235130.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3810.mp3