Chumps for Change

Our hosts continue to work through all the new changes in their lives and note the freedoms that come with that change; they also explore their favorite "comfort food" media, like Friends from College, Community, and Lego Star Wars.  Bry shares her experience of the societal pressures that accompany stereotypes, and Jack advocates for the deeper, intimate freedoms of choosing what you identify with.  We question how free America truly is and spotlight the Chicago Abortion Fund in the wake of Roe v. Wade being overturned.  Stay safe and free!

After a long break, our chumps return to talk about all their new favorite content, like The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs, The Batman, Doctor Strange, and Everything Everywhere All At Once.  They recap their Pauly D clubbing experience and talk through big life decisions including break-ups and moves!  Jack expresses the importance of feeling your emotions entirely, and Bry looks into the sentimentality behind objects & memories.  M-F Collective unveils a weekly newsletter for Patreon subscribers and highlights Kristen Lee for creating new memories through More Postcards Please.

With Valentine's Day top of mind, our hosts dive into defining love in all its many forms!  We chat about Super Bowl performances, Winter Olympic scandals, and weird celebrity rom-com pairings thanks to the recent release of Marry Me.  Jack breaks down the different types of love while Bry shows support for Coffee, Hip-Hop & Mental Health, an organization that's spreading the love within our own community.  We also officially launch M-F Co.'s Patreon account as a new way to "give a buck" and show you're down for the cause.

Jack & Bry reflect on the past year, talk about their "guilty pleasures," and discuss the cultural importance and impact of Jersey Shore.  They also dissect the problems of black & white thinking, as well as "stan" culture and becoming too reliant upon patterns or tools; M-F Collective sets its intentions for the upcoming year and highlights High Concept Labs for the opportunities they provide other artists.

Our chumps dig into the metaphor of fall and the changing of seasons, both externally and internally. Bry examines the life-affirming qualities of representation within The Harder They Fall and of heavy emotions within the new Adele album; Jack presents an Eastern worldview that places life in the center of everything and helps you flow with the current instead of against. M-F Collective highlights Hope for the Day and their efforts to de-stigmatize all the ways in which life shows up.

We discuss chaos a bit more as Mercury exits retrograde, and clarify our thoughts on No Time To Die, the new James Bond film. Jack shares how the recent death of his grandfather transformed his relationship to life and imparts Eastern philosophies surrounding death; Bry explores the logistics of bereavement leave in the workplace and how My Block, My Hood, My City is changing the landscape of community support moving forward.

In this episode, our chumps explore the chaos of the last month and within pop culture, exploring the Marvel multiverse and Hollywood's terrible reboots. Jack teaches how to cultivate awareness through mindfulness techniques, and Bry stresses the importance of a nonjudgemental attitude. M-F prepares for its upcoming neighborhood cleanup festival and shouts out CHICAGO FOR KEEPS for their mindful business practices.

Jack advocates for the cultivation of internal space through meditation, then becomes infuriated with the current billionaire space race; Bry explores how we should treat our external neighborhoods and how we can leave room for growth within "cancel culture." We also provide thoughtful analysis on the original Space Jam, F9, & Bo Burnham's "Inside."  M-F highlights Orkenoy & alt_ for their contributions in making our city a better space for all!

This time, our chumps attempt to answer which came first... the chicken or the egg? Bry presents an exercise that can bring balance to your own life, and Jack analyzes the balance within Daosim, Christianity & philosophy to help you navigate these polarizing times. Learn the power of balance for yourself through Elisa Pabon's Cannabis & Yoga Workshop at Bare Feet Power Yoga!

A heavy episode. Jack discusses the religious revolution spurred by Lil Nas X, and Bry presents community-focused solutions to our police reform problem. We invite your voice to help build the M-F community and spotlight our friends at Justice Cream for their own contributions to social change!