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In episode 50, Chuck talks about the Big 5-0! Chuck turned 50 in August, but he’s not the only one to reach this milestone in 2017. Some things and people joining him in this achievement are a Chicago landmark, an iconic fast food item, a classic war game, and several past guests! Tell Chuck what other notables will turn the big 5-0 in 2017!

In episode 49, Chuck sits down with return guest Maggie Connell to talk about Paris! Maggie spent two weeks in and around Paris in July. She made it to just about every museum and enjoyed a croissant daily. Maggie defends the Eiffel Tower and gives Chuck a basic French language lesson. Also cafés, bistros, and brasseries are defined and discussed. Have you been to Paris? Were the Parisians rude? Tell us about your favorite memories!

In episode 48, Chuck talks about Rick Bayless! This award-winning celebrity chef, who lives in Chicago, was mentioned in episode 34: Hungry for Cooking Shows! Besides watching Rick Bayless’s cooking show on PBS, Mexico—One Plate at a Time, Chuck has also been to a number of his restaurants. Chuck makes it no secret that one of the reasons he recorded this episode was to obtain an invitation to one of Rick’s dinner parties!

In episode 47, Chuck talks on the phone with Gabriella Van Leuven and Mark Christian about Trailer Park Boys! It’s a mockumentary based in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. The show follows the (mis)adventures of trailer park residents Julian, Ricky, and Bubbles. Gabriella introduced Chuck to Trailer Park Boys. Mark grew up in Nova Scotia, and tells us about the donair; it’s a messed up gyro as far as Chuck is concerned. Let us know what you think of Trailer Park Boys—and donairs!

In episode 46, Chuck talks about Twelve (12) Angry Men! Chuck thinks this is one of the best courtroom dramas of all time! A young man’s life depends on the outcome of a jury’s deliberations. At first, only one man votes not guilty and sets the plot in motion. Evidence is discussed, argued, and demonstrated. Doubt spreads among the jurors, but is it reasonable?

In episode 45, Chuck sits down with return guest Tom Kearney to talk about Emergency! This television show from the 1970s is about paramedics Johnny Gage and Roy DeSoto of Squad 51. There are also the doctors and the nurse at Rampart General Hospital. Have you used or been on the receiving end of a defibrillator? Does an IV of D5W really cure anything? Have you seen this show? Let Chuck and Tom know what your favorite episodes are.

In episode 44, Chuck talks about Coleslaw! Is he kidding? No, he’s not! The previous episode was about BBQ, and coleslaw is a classic side dish for BBQ. Coleslaw is cabbage salad, and the only common ingredient in the many variations of this salad is cabbage. Be it vinegary, creamy, or mustardy, Chuck loves him some coleslaw! Tell Chuck what kinds of coleslaw you like and what kinds you don’t!

In episode 43, Chuck sits down with his friend Tom Tompkins to talk about BBQ! It’s spelled BBQ, barbeque, barbecue, or with various hyphenations. No matter how it’s spelled, it still refers to smoky, low-and-slow goodness! Regional BBQ styles are discussed, and Tom and Chuck recommend BBQ joints found around the United States. Tell us what your favorite BBQ style is and what joints make the best BBQ.

In episode 42, Chuck talks about Wonder Woman! Beware of the spoilers in this episode! This superhero has appeared in comic books, on television, and now, in feature films. Chuck remembers seeing two different women star as Wonder Woman on TV. He did see the first feature film in which Wonder Woman is the main character, and he did enjoy it. Let Chuck know your thoughts about this wonderful woman!

In episode 41, Chuck sits down with return guest Scott Glennon (He was the very first guest!) to talk about Europe! Scott has been to a couple dozen countries in Europe. His travels through Europe began while studying abroad in Rome, Italy. Chuck once changed planes in Belgium and spent a week in Spain. Scott talks about train travel, food, and some of his favorite sites. It sounds like Scott would sum up Europe with one word: spectacular! Let us know about your European travels.