The Modest Podest

Danielle DeLano rejoins the pod to talk about ringing in the New Year, the difficulty of dining after you've been in the industry, Nate won a Fantasy Football league and we discuss resolutions. Britt Campbell cohosts but is most likely banned yet again as she tells us her word of the year is "Play"

Trivia on Stand-up and Legalization

James Rosko, owner and stylist at Neon Avenue here in the city joins for a lunch and a pod. Brittani Campbell returns to cohost as we discuss our meal at Kinton Ramen in the West Loop, Sister Hazel and a few tips on which venues you should arrive early to for concerts in Chicago.

Trivia on Hair

Lakeside Sound Lab, aka the Garvy brothers join the pod this week! We discuss sound equipment along with their process for creating music and song titles. The Garvy bros saw Tourist in concert and Nate names a painting.

Trivia on Pianos

Trainer Ben Timmis returns to the pod! Nate explains the tech issues the pod dealt with in the last week. They discuss starting their own record keeping business sponsored by PBR. We talk Ben's 400 day challenge and athletic competitions for adults. 2021 Ninja Warrior, here we come!

Trivia on Slip n Slides

Katie Lowman, founder of Kitchen Possible, joins to discuss her awesome Non-Profit that helps kids learn life lessons through cooking. Her and her husband have a great exercise trick that involves coffee and pastries.

Trivia on Fast Food and the origin of "to be fired"

To learn more visit: KitchenPossible.org

British Bumble Chris rejoins the pod! We discuss some of our fantasy football woes and Chris has a fun league full of shady trades. BBC spent time in Japan watching England play in the Rugby World Cup with his pops. Chris is attempting a no meat run and Nate did a Culinary Crawl here in Chicago. Support Club House Mini Golf for our friends across the pond!

Trivia on escalators and insects.

@EscapewithNK joins the pod to discuss turning 30 and road trips. We discuss his NPO Street Samaritans and their upcoming gala along with how to pronounce that word. Nate had visited the world's largest Starbucks and they talk about low battery mode.

Trivia on countries in a day

Mario Jones and Mark Allen join the pod! These two are expert bouncers and know how to keep the situation calm which is helpful with J's return to the pod. We spend time talking about a story of a DeadHead enjoying his time a bit too much in Wrigleyville and learn about Selenium. Turns out GrubHub has a problem of eating people's food.

Trivia on Basketball and Eyelashes

JPPP: Zodiac Killer Ted Cruz

NSSS: The importance of diet and Flavor God

Patrick Hymer, Sommelier and Wine Director for Entente, rejoins the pod! Britt Campbell co-hosts and does a great job keeping up with the rigors of the pod life. We discuss Celine Dion and her choice to never laugh. Patrick eloquently describes two wines, a single vineyard Sherry and a red Beaujolais that features a horse-head on the label, so you know it pairs well with the pod! Nate reviews Honey Butter Fried Chicken and a discussion of tips vs wages in the restaurant industry ensues.

Trivia: Halloween Candy and Bouncy Houses

NSSS: Get moving on the first day of your work week!

Brittany Clapper joins the podcast! She is a woman who wears many hats but sits down to tell Nate how to work with social media and a bit about her time as an actress. She reviews the movie Rocket Man and Nate reviews the Netflix show Living with Yourself. Neither of us enjoy scary movies and we discuss that a smidge. J is on strike, perhaps to support the CTU and this is the first week without him.

Trivia: Instagram Bots