Bub’s Pub Podcast

By Dan Drews

Welcome to Bub’s Pub, the podcast where the conversation flows as freely as the beer (BYOB!). Join host Dan ”Bub” Drews and his rotating cast of characters, including regular Brennen Roberts, as they ... more

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The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.

Bub’s Pub Podcast episodes:

November 25, 2025Ep.33 - Illinois football embarrasses; College football contracts; Blackhawks are on the rise; Thanksgiving Draft; Australia's new social media law
Brennen Roberts is back co-hosting to break down all these hot topics…
Illinois football embarrasses me in the bar
College football carousel and contracts
Bears give us another cardiac win over the Steelers
Illini basketball still has plenty of room to improve
BIG NIL money at the New Era college basketball tournament
Blackhawks showing more potential this year
Thanksgiving best memories
DRAFT: Best Thanksgiving Foods
Happy Retirement to the penny!
Australia's ban on social media under 16 years old
...more
1h 8min
November 19, 2025Ep.32 - Troy Hillman, former Detective and Author of "Chasing Down The Zombie Hunter - The true story of a small-town accountant, an elite group of detectives"
Troy Hillman is our guest! Troy is a former Police Detective and Author of “Chasing Down The Zombie Hunter - The true story of a small-town accountant, an elite group of detectives, and Arizona’s most terrifying cold case.”
Scott Presley helps co-host this week as we dig into this amazing story and riveting book.
Scott Presley co-hosting with me today!
Troy Hillman, Detective & Author, is our guest!
Illini roots, fandom, and figure skating
From Illini to CPA to Police Department
Growing through the Phoenix Police Department
Leading the Cold Case Squad
The 1990's murders that lead to the Zombie Hunter
The help and breaks in the case
Genetic Genealogy & Dr. Colleen Fitzpatrick
The "Zombie Hunter" alter ego
How do you cops deal with all this trauma?
The cold case department epilogue
Movie Draft: Best police/detective movies
...more
1h 16min
November 12, 2025Ep.31 - Basketball Preview Show: Illini, Big Ten, NCAA, Bulls, & NBA; Bears crazy game; A tribute to Veterans; High School mascot controversy
Basketball Preview Show: Brennen Roberts is co-hosting our basketball preview show!
In-game prop bets for baseball and basketball
Illinois basketball preview and predictions
Big Ten basketball preview
NCAA basketball preview
NBA legend Lenny Wilkins dies at 88 years old
Chicago Bulls preview and predictions
NBA basketball preview and predictions
Bears beat the Giants in a crazy game!
A tribute to Veterans Day...and our sports veterans draft
Update on YouTube vs. Disney
High School mascot controversy
***Next week***
Scott Presley and author Troy Hillman will meet up at Bub’s Pub to discuss his new book “Chasing Down the Zombie Hunter”, his true story of being a police detective and tracking down a serial killer.
...more
1h 25min
November 06, 2025Ep.30 - Prince Andrew stripped; Royalty movie draft; Bears crazy win; Bulls 24pt comeback win; Funeral Directors Convention
Brennen, the Prince of Aurora, co-hosts as we unbox all these stories…
Prince Andrew is stripped of his title
Movie Draft: Best Kings and Queens Movies
Disney's (ESPN & ABC) dispute with YouTube TV
Bears wild win vs. the Bengals!
What's holding up the new Bears stadium?
Illini football beats Rutgers & Altmyer shines
Mizzou faces #3 Texas A&M with a freshman QB
Chicago Bulls are hot with a 24 point comeback
World Series and MLB wrap up
Micheal Madigan reports to prison
Funeral Directors Convention & odd funeral options
Beef price increases finally hit the stores
Discouraging stats for first time home buyers
...more
1h 4min
October 30, 2025Ep.29 - Nashville pro tips; Mizzou dramatic loss; Bears big problems; FBI catches NBA gambling; Halloween Movie Draft; World Series insights
Brennen is back and ready to unbox all these hot topics of the day!
Nashville pro tips
Mizzou vs Vanderbilt dramatic ending
Thoughts on Hailey's Gen Z insights
Illinois' critical loss to Washington
Bears lose to the Ravens and have BIG problems
NBA gambling sting by the FBI
College basketball in bed with the G League
Halloween Movie Draft
World Series update and Shohei heroics
Bulls and Blackhawks off to good starts
JB Pritzker's HUGE gambling winnings
Harvey, Illinois is broke!
...more
1h 18min
October 23, 2025Ep.28 - Hailey Drews is our guest; Nashville highlights; Taylor Swift's empire; "Call Her Alex" review; Gen Z insights!
Hailey Drews is our guest this week as we discuss the world of Gen Z!
Murfreesboro and Nashville highlights
Minneapolis here she comes!
Taylor Swift’s empire and her Gen Z connection
“Call Her Alex” Hulu documentary review
"The Summer I Turned Pretty" phenomena
Gen Z consumes entertainment differently
Phone time dilemma & The Brick app blocker
MLB, Illini, and Mizzou updates
Best 2001 Movie Draft
Is college preparing you and Gen Z for the real world?
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1h 7min
October 16, 2025Ep.27 - Brennen’s Cub game adventure; Farmers are amazing; Bears miraculous win; Diane Keaton tribute and movie draft; AI threats to kids; Data Center economics; Crazy new underwear
Brennen’s Cub game adventure; Farmers are amazing; Bears miraculous win; Diane Keaton tribute and movie draft; AI threats to kids; Data Center economics; Crazy new underwear
Brennen's Cub game adventure, golf outing & more
"Million Dollar Quartet" is amazing!
Farmers - many talents and responsibilities
Cubs season recap & pending MLB labor issues
Bears improbable win vs Commanders
Illinois loses to Ohio State
Mizzou loses a close one to Alabama
College football coach firings
Diane Keaton - a toast and favorite movie draft
Threats to kids from smartphones and AI
Data Center economics and new power sources
Skims has a crazy new underwear
...more
1h 13min
October 09, 2025Ep.26 - Cubs playoff predictions; Taylor Swift's new album; Bears outlook; College football insights; Data Centers on the rise
Cubs force a game 4 and Brennen is going! This week at Bub’s Pub we cover…
Cubs win and force game 4 and Brennen is going!
Swifties rejoice with Taylor’s new album!
Tribute to Jane Goodall's passing
Movie Draft: Best primate movies
Bears prediction for Monday night football
Arizona Cardinals football drama
Illinois/Purdue recap & Ohio State predictions
Mizzou vs Alabama predictions
Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia's lawsuit vs NCAA
You getting on the killer rollercoaster?
"Zip Coding" - the new dating trend
AOL nostalgia is being lost
Sean “Diddy” Combs gets 50 months sentence
Data Centers - new technology & new problems
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1h 12min
October 02, 2025Ep.25 - Doug Mangers reports from Illini and Bears miracle wins; Cubs playoffs; Corporate buybacks pro/cons
Doug Mangers is the guest reporter, and Brennen Roberts co-hosts on this edition of Bub’s Pub as we talk about all types of interesting topics…
Recap of Mizzou homecoming adventure
Illinois dramatic win 34-32 over USC
Happy 1st birthday to the Dire Wolves
Cubs playoff series with the Padres tied 1-1
Bears miracle victory 25-24 over the Raiders
Doug Mangers in-person reporting of TWO miracle wins
2026 NFL mock draft surprise predictions
What are the Browns doing at QB?
Sean "Diddy" Combs sentencing this week
Corporate stock buybacks set a record high - good or bad?
Movie Draft - best stock market movies
...more
1h 9min
September 25, 2025The Chicago Architectural Tour; Riot Fest; Illinois fails; Mizzou wins; Bears slump buster; Sexy shark talk; Jimmy Kimmel saga
Episode 24: Brennen Roberts co-hosts as we break down…
The Chicago Architectural Tour and the Chicago River swim
Riot Fest review - music festival on the west side of Chicago
Movie Draft - best musician/band movies
Illinois football autopsy report vs. Indiana
Mizzou beats South Carolina - Ahmad Hardy for the Heisman!
Nico Iamaleava can enter the transfer portal early
Bears hogtie the Cowboys & predictions against Vegas
Cubs working on hosting a playoff series
Sexy shark talk - a throuple of leopard sharks
ChatGPT gets new rules for minors
Jimmy Kimmel suspended and back on air saga and insights
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1h 12min

FAQs about Bub’s Pub Podcast:

How many episodes does Bub’s Pub Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.