Chooch Chat

In this episode Zach and Tony talk about recently missing their separate flights. Because they are chooches...They talk about Little Rock Arkansas and the travels through-out the country that they have been on in the past few weeks.. They also talk about their fishing trip with family and friends in Watkins Glen, NY. The Country is opening up. Summer is upon us. We are prepared to party. Are you? This is Chooch Chat.

In this episode Zach is completely distracted because he's too busy trying to improve himself...or something like that. Join us as we take a break from the quarantine travel guide to give you a quick little chooch and a tiny little chat to tide you over until next week's episode where are going to be coming at you from Arkansas! Little Rock to be exact! The Quarantine Travels continue. Until then? Enjoy this chooch.

In this episode Zach writes about the second disinfection trip that Tony and him were asked to go on. A two and half hour road trip to Davenport Iowa so that they can disinfect a gigantic John Deere factory. It was intimidating, scary, and tons of fun. It broke up the monotony of the pandemic and allowed us to have a bit of meaning in these trying times. They also get to stay the night in a Best Western Plus, meet some drunken scuba diving welders, buy too much beer, eat two much fast food, and get in a fight about Hardies and whether or not it sucks...Enjoy! 

In this episode Zach pleasures our earholes with his writing on the first disinfection that the two chooches had during their Quarantine travels. Zach explains what it was like to go to an abandoned building and fight the virus in what he describes as a time capsule from before the pandemic. Afterwards Tony hits Zach with the questions as they break down that moment of the pandemic and the importance it played in the rest of their travel guide. They also get reeeeeaaaaaal choochie up in here and talk about the typical hijinks that make them like. This is Chooch Chat. 

In this episode Zach and Tony each write a piece bridging the gap between the initial shut down and their first trip as hired guns to fight the rona. A true Chooch Chat follows both written pieces. We touch on initial reactions, fear, anger, tensions rising. We were all there, we all remember! Take care of yourselves, take care of each other. Don't work too hard. Don't. Stop. Working.

In this podcast Tony takes his turn at recalling his first experiences with the Corona Virus and what he was doing at the time Zach was in New Orleans. explains the situation he was in physically and how it changed him for the rest of his life. Then Zach and him finish the podcast with a quick question and answer and a bunch of yelling...in typical fashion....Enjoy!

Here is part 2 of Chooch Chat's "A Quarantine Travel Guide." In this episode a couple of Long Beach 7s talk about the start of the quarantine. Zach specifically revisits the trip he was on to New Orleans, LA as the world around him shut down. It's spooky. We were all there, living it, just maybe not right there in New Orleans with Zach. In fact, a surprising few people were there in New Orleans. Find out more by listening! Then, when you're done, don't work too hard. But don't stop working.

This new episode of Chooch Chat is the kick off to a series of episodes outlining what these chooches got into over the last year during the pandemic, when maybe, or maybe not, they should have been quarantining. This episode, as well as the episodes to follow, will be quite different as we will take pieces of writing that we wrote or will write over the last year and read them on the show. Never fear though as we will still chooch chat about what was written at the end of each episode. Thank you for listening. Don't work too hard. Don't stop working.

Episode Notes In this episode Zach and Tony finally break. They realize they are the most basic of basics...They watched Ghosts of Girlfriends Past with Matthew McConaughey, They went to Chipotle, And then watch Naked, a romantic comedy on Netflix starring Marlon Wayans....it was a date night....they also talk about the new bidet that Tony recently installed in his bathroom and how good it works. Zach mentions how fit he is and how bruised thighs are...After that they go over The Twit of The News, everyones favorite segment where they break down the weeks news in twitter headlines. Enjoy!

Episode Notes In this episode Tony explains to Zach his plan on becoming a pimp. They talk about pricing and the economics of pimping. There are lots of questions and lots of googling going on. Turns out the pimp game is hard and the pricing is all over the place. They learn a lot though... Later on they get into the twit of the news, they talk about chiropractors, the state of the world, earning life, and Chicago in general. Welcome to Chooch Chat! (insert meme of Will Smith punching alien.)

Episode Notes In this week's episode Zach and Tony yell about a litany of things with their old pal Brian Gartland. They talk about sports, and football for a second...then Brian introduced them to the "Ass Game" where you put the word ass in front of any professional team name. He obviously knows a good time and what show he is on. They talk about how dumb they are. Somewhere between a box of rocks and hammers. Selling Zach sexually for money and fun comes up at one point. They have a food draft on best delivery food. Then to end it Brian and Zach get suuuuper defensive about their lease for some reason. Just crazy....

Episode Notes In this episode Tony and Zach totally DON'T have a guest with them and they are instead doing a BANG UP impression of a close and personal friend. They talk about quarantine experiences of others. The difficulties and struggles of coming out of a quarantine and pandemic...coughFuckTheBankscough. Yoga gets brought up some more but this time its in an attempt to heal injuries from working out while getting old. Then we promote some new content. Listen to the whole thing to become privy to some pretty dope new content. Put your best foot forward while we continue to come out of this quarantine. Love, Peace, and Chicken Grease.

Tony is left alone again in the darkness of the Chooch Studio. Zach is on vacation and bad things keep happening...coincidence? One may never know. What we do know is that Chadwick Boseman passed away this weekend. It was truly heartbreaking and surprising news. Tony does his best to put into words the tragedy and why the loss of his life at such a young age is the loss of a possible generational leader. Sometimes life doesn't add up and this is one of those moments. Be good and be safe everyone. Life is a gift. Rest In Peace and power to Chadwick Boseman Also Tony screams about how he might have gout at the end of the podcast. So it's not all depressing. All Love. Love All. Hugs and Kisses.

31 Episode Notes This week Tony forgot to do a podcast...So he had to do what he calls a "Spooky" because it was 2am in the morning. The lesson to be learned here is: When you are dedicated you show up...also don't be dummy. Tony feverishly talks about his past hangovers and current ones as well. He takes you through the worst thing he's done to himself in months with the Clam Chowder Incident. He also rambles about bigfoot and the chicago moth man. He's tired so he latches on to anything his feeble mind can focus on and he talks mad chooch about it all. He's a mad man but he loves you... Zach is on vacation. Screw Zach

30 Episode Notes In this episode Tony puts Zach on the hot seat after Zach takes an edible. Zach is immediately intimidated and scared of the word association game that Tony administers to the big fella. All in the name of science, of course. His face turned red and sweat began to pour from his brow. He began to complain about the line of questioning almost instantly. "Is it hot in here?" "Why don't I say words to you?!" If this was an interrogation...Zach knew it...and he knew he was in it up to his neck... They also talk about sports and watching them in the bubbles. No audiences. Kind of like this show. They also get into their favorite segment The Twit Of The News, and try to figure out what the hell is going on in the world...only through the titles and headlines. Also Zach stole Tony's water and is a turd....It was a big deal...

29 Episode Notes In this episode Zach and Tony rally to put on a classic episode of yelling and making each other laugh about everything. They drank the night before so they loaded up on vitamins and yoga before the mics got hot. They walk down memory lane in the haze that is theirs minds. They visit previous drinking expeditions they've had through-out the years and through-out the world. They also talk about game shows and how fun they are, and wouldn't it be wonderful to ever be on one...Then they do a live draft of the best game shows ever. Top 5! It was a tight race and some good choices came up. After that they twit the news and chooch the headlines in twit of the news. They solved nothing and learned less. Enjoy this week's episode! We love you! Peace!

28 Episode Notes In this episode Zach and Tony finally get a chance to interview the co-owner of their favorite bar in the city, Laschet's Inn! Scott Seisser! Scott Joins us in the studio so we can ask him all the questions that we usually ask him when we are hammered at his bar. "Scott, why does German beer taste so good?" "Scott why are you so good?" and so forth and so on. Scott explains to us in detail why it tastes so good! We shower Laschet's and him with glorious praise because it has earned it. If you are looking for the best damn tasting beer in the city, that puts its customer's concerns first in these hard times, great tasting food, great history and great friends, then please head to Laschet's Inn. DO IT! Now! Peace! We love you all! Laschet's Inn 2119 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618

27 Episode Notes In this episode Zach & Tony talk about their two day hang-over and how they got to the same point at separate places at the same time...? Which friends get you dumb drunk? Un-snap your man bra and put some thought into it. Beer pong, ping-pong balls, bassists, Quarantinis, russian hats, Dallas Buyers Club, cool people, AIDS, And we twit the news once more. uuuuuggggh With our guest Matthew Mcconaughey. Attachments area

26 Episode Notes In this episode Zach and Tony talk about the yoga that they just did and how much Zach sweats. They also talk about how awesome Tony is at it when compared to Zach. Zach fully agrees with him and there is no argument. Zach also talks about Tony's birthday and how awesome it is that it is Tony's birthday and they both agree completely on this matter. A Guy is coming over to build shelves...The Twit of the news again this week...Sex Dolls...Bubonic Plague....Chumps buying workout equipment...and our friend ROB FENTON is the guest this week! We love you all! Thanks for listening my friends. Peace!

25 Episode Notes In this episode....Zach is Back! From the opening to the end people! That's a wonderful thing. They are up to their old hi-jinks, diving into the black hole that is their daily existential crisis. And poop and sex jokes of course. They get into the twit of the news and try to figure out what's happening in the world without actually reading the articles. Tom Cruise stops by during a facetime and they have a good conversation about nothing. Love that Tom Cruise... Brian Cox....yoked...Love you all Peace!

24 Episode Notes In this episode Tony quickly recaps his week and the twitter news! He let the week blow by on accident. Soaking up rays, celebrating birthdays, and not letting the chooch of the world get to him to much this week. He talks about Kanye, Twitter news, Kevin Spacey fans, how crazy the world is, and much more! He crams it in a shorty this week! Happy birthday to Mike Hamilton! He was our quick guest this week. As always big ups to Zach Finch. Our back and forth co-host! And Big Shout out to James McFadden! Why not?! Love you all. Peace!

23 Episode Notes In this episode Tony talks about fear, working on knowing ourselves to help conquer our fears, and how important it is to have real conversations with people...Oh...and Zach is back! After a quick dinner break Zach is once again in the podcast room with Tony for the very first time since the Quarantine started. They talk about EVERYTHING and are excited to do so. Our guest this week is one of our very best friends Milan. We talk about how things are in NY & NY City, chicken, General Tsaos's Chicken, Breathable alcohol, Breathable Chicken, ordering things online naked, answering the door naked, and friends who chase love and are super dumb about it. In short...things get reeeeaaaal Choochy up in here. Things get dumb and we have a good time. Get up! Get Going! And Get strong! Love you all. Peace!

22 Episode Notes In this episode Tony talks the talk and walks the walk and steps in the doo doo along the way. Velveeta Mac & Cheese, hard days on the toilet, yoga for days son, baby kittens, koala strength, Australian masculinity, a few bad days of food, dropping the dropping of f-bombs, dealing with your parents for life, hugging your friends, bartending again, and mom ordering food! Do you like this! Is this what you want! Are you not entertained! This chooch is rooooooooollllllllin'! with my wonderful mother Theresa Giamichael as a guest. Where Zach? Me no smell Zach? Where Zach? Brought to you by pancakes. Peace.

21 Episode Notes In this episode Tony has his sister, Gabriella Giamichael, on as a guest after their car trip across the country. They discuss the nightmare of flying during a pandemic, Washington State, The outdoors, learning how to be stewards of the land, driving through The Badlands, spirits, aliens, ghosts, guns, bigfoot, more bigfoot, and how there is a lot of nothing and everything in this country. They are twin little monsters people. Gabriella is our first in person guest since the virus hit! So it was nice having somebody physically in the studio. Anyway...enjoy the weirdness everyone.

20 Episode Notes Black Lives Matter

19 Episode Notes In this episode Zach dips back into his little journal to talk about his recent trips book ending this shut down caused by the pandemic. Most recently he treks to Tampa, FL. Later on he chooches it up with Tony and they talk about all the Midwestern towns they've seen since the shut down and whether or not they'd go back when the world re-opened. Hang in there chooches. We hope to see you soon.

18 Episode Notes In this episode Tony Talks to himself about wine that he cannot pronounce, Hanging with his parents at a distance, a bed delivery that turned into a nightmare, and about the horrible news that came out of Minneapolis this week. He then gets his pal Dave Aitken on the line as his Guest. They talk about signing up for unemployment and his experiences with it, what its like to become a stay at home teacher and father during this lockdown, and how we will eventually adjust to going back outside, to bars, and to bartending. Then we call Zach Finch, our beloved co-host to sign off for us. Buckle up...or don't...live by the seat of your pants. This is Chooch Chat. Only asses allowed. Peace. Love you all!

17 Episode Notes This episode Tony talks to himself about fear and the Gates of Fire. The Phobos...300 sucked. He watched the movie Center Stage with his wife...Its a bad movie but damn....they can move. Pure athletes. He hates on the Bulls for a second, then loves them, then hates on them. He also still hates the bachelor. He's going to get on unemployment for a couple weeks and explains that. He also feels thankful for everything and states so into the mic. Our Guest is Mike Sater! He's got lots to say people! Buckle up for the passion. Get ready to ride. Also Jackie makes an appearence and does a impression of Zach for the sign off!

16 Episode Notes In this episode Tony doesn't even have his co-host in the same state as him. Tony gives Zach a call while he is in Florida and they chooch is up for a bit. Before that Tony talks to himself about The Bachelor and gives his rundown of what happened this past episode well focusing on their dumb faces. He also talks about dumb facebook posts and dumb twitter posts, and how dumb he is for looking at them. He gets sad for a second, because the world has some sadness in it right but he snaps out of it and continues to argue with the different versions of himself in his head for your amusement. Stay healthy and strong everyone. Love the ones you love. Hug the ones you can. Laugh whenever you can. Cheers. Lets get dumb.

15 Episode Notes Hello fellow lockdown and Quarantine chooches. Tony talks to himself about Julia being kicked off the bachelor, (She's the worst), and how Brandon has no eyebrows and looks like a caveman....He also talks to himself about facebook and how it still sucks but has its positives. He blabs about the last dance and how awesome he thinks it is. If Jordan hits you...you hit him back though. His guest is the incomparable Mike Hamilton. They talk about getting to much of the news and how taking a break can be a good thing, having perspective, WWI, and hugs. They also talk about the possibility of the NBA coming back and how much they miss it, and they even take a pee break together. Love your friends people. Can't wait to hug again. Cheers Oh and Zach shows up naked in bed to sign off at the end.

14 Episode Notes In this episode Zach takes a note from Tony and rants for a while about trash television. Zach is back in high spirits as he now has a partner in crime in this shelter in place moment in history. He chops a little chooch and tells an old story where he makes a serious chooch of himself. There's some information about nunchucks, yoga for the inflexible, the Real Housewives, a TINY bit of philosophy, and of course he chats with Tony where he gets him to play merry, f%&k, k!$l with their poker buddies. He hopes to actually write something for you next time! Don't work too hard chooches. But do NOT stop working.

13 Episode Notes In this episode Tony Begrudgingly gives the play by play of the Bachelor Presents: Listen To Your Heart because there are no sports and nothing on TV...He yammers for a second about naked yoga and how he likes it, then talks to himself about Dennis Rodman and "The Bad Boys" Detroit Pistons. He also talks to himself about some old movie reviews. Short round should get his own movie in the Indiana Jones franchise. Moonstruck is still good. And if You haven't watch Extraction on Netflix get on it. His guest is Adam Cullin. A good man with a good heart who can wax poetic about any topic. They Chooch it up for some time about many things. Catch him on the podcast "In Bed With George" later this week. Zach is also here for a second....Peace!

12 Episode Notes In this episode Zach reads to you an entry from his quarantine journal. This entry is about the trip he and Tony took to fight the rona out in Des Moines, IA. Later on he calls Tony to quiz him on what kind of contestant he would be in the bachelor. Stay safe, stay sane, stay healthy. And FOR GOD SAKES don't work to hard, but don't you DARE stop working.

11 Episode Notes In this episode Tony prattles on and on about hope and keeping yourself busy. He needs you to stay positive and stay healthy! He also blabbers about this weeks The Bachelor: Listen to Your Heart. It's still very awful. Natascha...ugh, girl. Come on.Tony gets deep into the Michael Jordan/Bulls documentary as well. He later calls Yousof Sultani and they have a good conversation about everything and nothing. It was great to hear from a friend. We end it on a nice goodbye from your co-host Zach Finch. Lets do this!

10 Episode Notes Holy smokes there's a new Chooch in ChoochTown. Zach is here everybody with a bonus episode for your ears. He talks about what has been different with his quarantine in this time of the pandemic, how he stays sane isolating as an extrovert, what there is to watch while you're sheltered in place, then he gives Tony a call to play the worst game ever. Don't read too much into it. Don't work to hard, but don't stop working.

9 Episode Notes It's a shit sandwich out there people, and we are the rolls. Tony goes on and on about how the tenants of a building defecate on the toilets seats, he mumbles about reality shows and hats, quotes some movies like Big Trouble In Little China and Batman, complains about wet markets in China, catches you up on his guitar playing, and calls his long lost co-host to gets some friend time. All this and more! Today, during the shit and stay. Enjoy!

8 Episode Notes Welcome To Chooch Chat. In this episode Tony gets drunk and forgets he's doing a podcast at one point. The babbling hits a new high people. The Covid lockdown episodes continue, obviously, Tony talks to himself about Doom, Shawshank Redemption, drinking, disinfecting buildings, and Much more. He also rants about shit he won't remember tomorrow morning and its gets heated. He yells at himself about a lot of things and repeats himself. He left angry at himself....Good Morning!

Episode NotesTony spins his wheels in this one. This is what happens when a Chooch is left to his singular devises. Tony is truly a psychopath as he tackles the meaning and suffering. He argues with himself. I wish hilarity ensued but...sometimes we just need to talk it out to understand it all. Help him understand! Zach shows up later and we get to play poker with him. We also talk about our new jobs and how we save the world one building at a time. Boom.

6 Episode Notes This Episode is a real adventure. Tony is solo again and calls Zach for another Chooch Corona interruption. We discuss the time line to a shitty year, Having true grit and resilience, new jobs, this infamous corona virus, and hanging tuff. It also has a big surprise. Things change so quick in the podcast you'd think it was...something thats changes quick? This Episode is dedicated to the best damn cat the world has ever seen. Little baby Moosie. Our peanuts. Also, on a side note. F cancer and F viruses. Cheers Chooches.

5 Episode Notes The Sun will come out tomorrow boys.In this solo cast Little Orphan Annie does us a solid. Good looking out girl. Tony is a sociopath so he talks to himself for about 25min. He does his best to give updates on the virus while baking pies at the same time. Will he burn them in the oven? He also calls Zach who is sequestered away in his home for the moment, practicing social distancing. Two chooches doing the best they can. Big thanks to James Mcfadden this week. As you know, he is the Chooch Chat web presence. The the glorious 3rd wheel. Big love to everyone this week. Cheers. "Tomorrow...Tomorrow is the devils favorite word...But it's also God's grace. ..there is hope in tomorrow. Live for tomorrow."

4 Episode Notes Zach and Tony get into reality tv, album listening, and the end of the world as we know it.

3 Episode Notes Tony and Zach are taking coronavirus precautions

2 Episode Notes The boys talk toys and goals. Goals and toys.

1 Episode Notes WE BACK BABY! After a bit of a hiatus, Chooch Chat is back! New Focus New Drive New Number 1!

118 Episode Notes Mike Reiman and Mike Sater of the family friendly The Beyond the Board Podcast join Zach and Tony to talk board games, Aliens and scary things in the closet, fun with dolphins, apologizing to Zooey Deschanel and being bad movie lovers. The Chooch is Out There!

117 Episode Notes Matt Cerritos and Liz Chidester join chooch chat and talk L.A. and the creepers, Zachs deep thoughts on World War I, the bands Matt has been recording and the art behind making music. Plus some new Choppin Chooch!

116 Episode Notes Zach is joined by Co-Host Liz Chidester (and her Tony impression is spot on) to talk with Maddie Baird and Alex Ireys about the play Beau Jest, Religion, Barry, tattoos, A Meeting of the Jenny Hate Group, and some Choppin Chooch stories. Check out Beau Jest at the Oil Lamp Theater and Queen of the Mist at the Den Theater.

115 Episode Notes Yousof Sultani returns to chooch chat! This week the chooches get in to some real Men shit... Acting, Keanu, Stallone, Kicking ass, stunt guys, Speed 3, Matrix Movies, Game of Thrones, wearing a coat over your shoulders, playing crabs, roulette, blackjack, poker, broken windows, gun fights in real life and car accidents. Plus a new installment of Choppin Chooch.

114 Episode Notes Lone Chooch Tony talks to Gordon Kristan. Gordon is a software developer at Sprout. They talk chooch tech and science today, Self driving cars, space, aliens, college, politics, Chicago infrastructure, how he got into software engineering, robots and technology taking over jobs and the affect that has on the economy.Check out Man Called Noon and their show on June 22 at Gman Tavern. Check out Oil Lamp Theater for info on Zachs play, Beau Jest.

113 Episode Notes The chooches are back together to talk about the French yellow vests, rants about Social Media, Working out their buff muscles, boner pills vs dick extension pills, Missed phone calls, shitty dealers in vegas and blackjack heaven and blackjack hell. Check out Oil lamp Theater for info on Beau Jest, Liz and the Lovlies, and Man Called Noon

34 Episode Notes Zach and Tony travel from a coal town in Pennsylvania to MOMS Studio in Chicago with Grandma Kay Mahl Arcail. Tony learns about his family history while Zach learns where the toilet flush button is on the sound board.