Two Guys in Search of an Argument

This is a relatively serious episode in which we are joined by Gwenn Danet-Desnoyers to discuss our personal experiences of losing individuals close to us. Among other moments, Gwenn discusses the death of his mother. Peggy talks about losing her father suddenly, Shelly reminisces about the tragic death of her very first boyfriend, Jim remembers one of his former debaters who died very young, and John discusses those people he knew who died from AIDS.

Janine from Downers Grove joins the gang to discuss her work at the University of Chicago and, most notably, to delve into certain intimate aspects of her life for which she is well known among her circle of friends - take that Anna Sale!

In their first episode under the new title, the Gang of Four demonstrate that they are not quite in synch. That becomes obvious in the cold open. After John explains about the new title, they have a wide-ranging discussion about “opinion” v. “facts”, trust in government, comparisons of the current epidemic to the influenza outbreak of 1918 as well as personal updates and recommendations.

The newest in our series of episodes in reaction to the effects of the ongoing pandemic was recorded four weeks into the current crisis. We present additional feedback from listeners, reflections by the hosts about the events of the past month, and, in particular, some long-awaited input from Peggy Bennett about her experiences as a health care worker.

This is a continuation of the previous episode which includes additional voice memos from some of our friends and listeners regarding their experiences during the current crisis.

The Gang of Four solicited voice memos from several of our friends and listeners regarding their experiences during the current crisis. This is part one of two parts listening and reacting to the voices of some of the people who are sharing this unique and frightening moment in history.

Our hosts each give their own individual accounts of the effects of the coronavirus crisis on their personal lives.

They try to stick to the known facts (except for John).

The Gang of Four discusses the upcoming Academy Awards and related matters with their usual style and flair. Peg has her version of a quiz for the others; John realizes that raising a child interferes with going to see movies; Shelley touts 1917; and Jim pontificates endlessly.

Recapping last year’s predictions highlights the prophesying incompetencies of Peggy, Jim, Shelly and especially John. The team, unflustered by past performance, ventures boldly into the new decade with yet more predictions for the second decade of life for members of Generation Alpha.

Alex Trebek-like Jim Gentile brings his dazzling East Coast savvy to Indianapolis where he quizzes Peggy Bennett, Shelly Cummings and John Heintz about their knowledge of their hometown states. Jim pulls no punches showing the co-hosts how little they know about their own nearby lives.