HOBF Podcast

After a great summer beach day, the HOBF Podcast crew discusses the storied history of water in Chicago. We cover the reversal of the Chicago River, combined sewer overflows (ew), and the “Deep Tunnel” project still underway today as an attempt to solve the city’s flooding problems. Bonus video: Peoria Carp Hunters

With the arrival of this year’s Prime Day, this episode is all about Amazon. We talk through recent reports of strife amongst the company’s massive labor force as well as bold plans to re-train thousands of workers over the coming years. We also take a peek at the bizarre world of “Amazon Nomads” seeking to […]

In celebration of Independence Day, the HOBF Podcast crew discusses the early fireworks show that was the Democratic debates.

In this episode, the HOBF Podcast crew goes critical to discuss nuclear energy in our home state of Illinois and beyond. Paul and Dan are challenged to a quiz about Illinois nukes and we pay a visit to Paul’s YouTube corner to take a tour of MIT’s research reactor and enter the exciting world of […]

Michael, a longtime friend of the HOBF Podcast, visits the studio to talk about his budding real estate empire. The weekly challenge becomes the monthly challenge, and we discuss the latest news about falling interest rates and scary Treasury bond moves.

In this episode, we discuss how Chicago native Emma Boettcher ended James Holzhauer’s epic Jeopardy run. Andrea plays Alex Trebek as Paul and Dan test their knowledge with tough questions that Holzhauer missed along the way. After that, we talk about the latest innovative medicines that are saving lives, but at a very high price […]

The HOBF Podcast crew is joined by Sean, our beer industry insider, to hear about the latest trends in low and no-alcohol beverages. Heineken’s new 0.0 “beer” and Lagunitas Hoppy Refresher are put to the test, and we recap the results of the first Weekly Challenge.

Paul and Dan discuss the next generation of wireless networks and Huawei’s controversial tactics. They then introduce the Weekly Challenge, a semi-competitive exercise in self improvement. Can Paul and Dan meet the challenge to improve their own mindfulness? Bonus link: TSA removes body scanners criticized as too revealing

In this episode, Paul and Dan discuss new Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s plan to tax everything you love – ride sharing, electric vehicles, and streaming services. We also pay a visit to Paul’s YouTube Top 2 to learn about Rich Rebuilds and CitationMax.