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 Manning mania, and unique portal strategies. We debate the viral "100 men vs. gorilla", celebrate YouTube turning 20, and dive into wild food challenges, from local spots to classic movies!

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.

Guest Brennen Roberts discuss the options for the Chicago Bears for the 2025 NFL Draft. A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Brennen also reviews the story of Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava, who held out of spring practice to try to get more NIL money. We will discuss what happened and the possible domino effects of his actions on college athletics.

*** Our apologies for some audio issues in the middle of this episode. We will fix this for future episodes.