Games & Grub

It's true - there's a dog in the house. As Aidan, Brian, and Zack reunite for junior year at Marquette, they are joined by (aptly-named) Humphrey. They go through the full origin story of how they got him - and everything that comes with him (2:17). Follow Humphrey on Instagram - @humphrey_the_doggy - for more updates!

(9:12) Aidan then sits down for a socially distant interview with Rev. Fred Zagone, S.J., the official chaplain of Marquette University. Aidan and Father Fred discuss his Jesuit and Marquette journey (10:03), how he has dealt with the pandemic, and what might affect students the most going into the school year (14:13). They also recognize the six-year anniversary of the death of Marquette alumnus James Foley (34:36), and go through Games & Grub's Rapid Fire (37:50). Thanks again to Father Fred for being so generous with his time!

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @GrubMUR for more updates. This show should be a good start to the year - all you have to do is listen.

Today Aidan and Zack welcome on Ben Steele, one of the most knowledgeable voices speaking on Marquette Basketball, as the team's beat writer for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The guys dive into a plethora of Marquette topics with Ben, including:

- A reflection on Markus Howard's MU career and his NBA future (1:49)

- The emergence of the "Post-Howard Era," and the arrival of top recruit Dawson Garcia (4:39)

- Brendan Bailey declaring for the NBA Draft (7:25)

- The future of Coach Steve Wojciechowski and the entire staff (12:09)

Then, Ben gives his take on the new NCAA image and likeness guidelines (15:21). Finally, the guys wrap it all up with Rapid Fire (20:32), where we hear Ben's favorite Milwaukee restaurant, most underrated Big East city, about his famous Villanova beer tweet, and more.

Thanks again to Ben for taking the time! This one has something for every #MUBB fan - all you have to do is listen!

We asked, you answered. Our fearless leader Travis Scott dropped the now-famous lyrics mentioning Marquette University, and your friends at Games & Grub took them and ran: "Sandwich Outta Marquette" was born. Today pro sandwich analyst Tom Foster joins Aidan as they take on the sandwich listener submissions on Instagram and Twitter (both @GrubMUR). In the spirit of the NFL Draft this week, they compare each sandwich submitted to a current NFL player. The results are sure to bring you a smile. Our sandwich submissions come from loyal listeners Josh McMahon (2:31), Emma Stalder (5:26), Rich Miller (8:20), Tom Foster himself (11:08), Tim Keenan and Sean Mahoney (13:22), Madeline Sporina (16:43), and Ray Lamlein (19:08). This one's a true Games & Grub classic - full of sports and food. All you have to do is listen!

Emmy-winning anchor and reporter Trenni Kusnierek from NBC Sports Boston joins Aidan for a really fun interview covering a myriad of topics. They first talk Trenni's Marquette experience and how it shaped her professional career (1:59), then transition to talking the daily grind of working in Boston sports media (10:22). Trenni also discusses her battles with mental health and how everyone can take care of themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic (13:47). We wrap it up with some of Trenni's running tips and routes in Milwaukee (17:34), and Games & Grub's Rapid Fire (19:40). This one has something for everyone from college students to lifelong natives of the 617 or the 414. All you have to do is listen!

Marquette University Graduate and NCAA Digital & Social Media personality Jenny Fischer joins Games & Grub for a really fun interview. Aidan and Zack first talk to Jenny about her four-year Marquette experience and what to take advantage of on campus (2:03), and how she's built her extensive professional network (8:20). Jenny lost her mother to suicide in 2010, and she relays her message to all those going through hardships of all kinds, including the COVID-19 situation (11:23). She also talks about how much Markus Howard will be missed on campus (13:07), and the 1-on-1 game Markus may ref between her and John Fanta (17:47). Finally, Jenny answers Games & Grub's Rapid Fire (22:50), and takes some listener submission questions (26:19). Get ready to learn from a truly amazing person - all you have to do is listen!

Tom Brady is a Tampa Bay Buccaneer. Social distancing and the COVID-19 outbreak equals the cancellation of sports. You get a full recap from Brian, Zack, and Aidan all recording from their respective houses. Then recurring guest Josh McMahon joins the show (25:32) to give his take on Brady's departure, working at his local pizza joint, and the hot topic of baseball vs. lacrosse. After that, Aidan welcomes on his great friend David Laine (44:05) to further defend baseball's honor and to tell his stories of fantasy football frustration. It's a jam-packed show. All you have to do is listen.

As Drake said, "It's been a moment since I've done some public speaking." We RETURN with a fun interview with one of our most high-profile guests yet, Pantelis Xidias of DePaul Men's Basketball. Heralded as "college basketball's greatest hype man," Xidias joins us to explain how he comes up with all his dance moves on the sideline, plus his favorite pre-game meal, the hardest place to play in the Big East and MUCH more. All you have to do is listen.

It's game day - Providence basketball hosts Marquette on a Saturday morning. After the city of Milwaukee (and its pizza) gets roasted by Uncle Chris and his gang via call-in, Aidan, Zack, and Brian discuss more Marquette Basketball plus give you a loaded 10 Questions. Pat Connaughton gets robbed in the dunk contest by Dwyane Wade, the Marquette Track & Field team gets a shoutout for meet day, "Friends" is coming back, and Zack and Aidan prepare for the Big East Tournament in New York. It's all here, on Games & Grub - all you have to do is listen.