Da Chicago 60

HEY CHICAGO! This week on DA Podcast we discuss two major topics: Topic 1: UBER BUYING GRUBHUB? Uber Eats is looking at merging/acquiring Grubhub in a full equity purchase which would make these two companies the de facto leaders in the industry. Who is this actually helping? Are restaurants benefitting from Uber and Grubhub services? Are you as the consumer benefitting? Topic 2: US Soccer Women's National Team loses their court case for EQUAL PAY. The USWNT claims they want more money since they have been successful and the men's team has not. Women's soccer has made more money than the men's team the last few years, but why is that? Is this gender discrimination or bad bargaining? What should they do moving forward?  We discuss those topics and some QUICK HITS and of course end every show with the Jagoff of Da Week!  Stay tuned every week as we talk about the topics that matter the most while introducing you to the amazingly talented people that make up our most favorite Midwestern town that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle of it.. CHICAGO! As always, BEAR DOWN and F*&% the Packers! FOLLOW CHICAGO 60:  Instagram: @chicago_60  Facebook: @ChicagoSixty YouTube: Chicago 60 Follow Da Crew: @iamronrussell @justinjawor

HEY CHICAGO! This week on DA Podcast we discuss the Ahmaud Arbery Case. We give you the facts known to this point about what happened, who the major players are, what is the controversy, and we debate whether this was a racial hate crime or if this was vigilantism gone bad. All of these topics and some QUICK HIT topics on this week of DA Chicago 60 podcast.  Stay tuned every week as we talk about the topics that matter the most while introducing you to the amazingly talented people that make up our most favorite Midwestern town that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle of it.. CHICAGO! As always, BEAR DOWN and F*&% the Packers! FOLLOW CHICAGO 60:  Instagram: @chicago_60  Facebook: @ChicagoSixty YouTube: Chicago 60 Follow Da Crew: @iamronrussell @justinjawor @joehnilo

HEY CHICAGO! This week on DA Podcast we discuss the release and court case of Michael Flynn, former NSA to President Donald Trump. Did he collude with Russia? Did he break The Logan Act? What is the Logan Act?! Was Obama involved? Did Attorney General Barr play politics and use the DOJ for Trump's means?  All of these topics and some QUICK HIT topics on this week of DA Chicago 60 podcast.  Stay tuned every week as we talk about the topics that matter the most while introducing you to the amazingly talented people that make up our most favorite Midwestern town that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle of it.. CHICAGO! As always, BEAR DOWN and F*&% the Packers! FOLLOW CHICAGO 60:  Instagram: @chicago_60  Facebook: @ChicagoSixty YouTube: Chicago 60 Follow Da Crew: @iamronrussell @justinjawor @quiet_stormin_norman @joehnilo

On this episode of Couch Stories, the C60 crew discusses Star Wars! May the 4th be with you! We share some stories of our love of Star Wars or lack thereof, and we share some of our thoughts on the iconic franchise. We talk about our "likes" and our "dislikes" and the overall stigma of being a fan of Star Wars.  So plop yourself on your couch, have a drink, and share a laugh or two with us as we share some of our favorite stories about concerts!  Stay tuned every week as we share our favorite stories from our lives and introduce amazingly talented individuals that make up our favorite city in da world that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle of it.... CHICAGO! Follow us and find more hilariousness here: Facebook - www.facebook.com/ChicagoSixty Instagram - @chicago_60 Twitter - @ChicagoSixty Follow Da Crew: @iamronrussell @justinjawor @nothing_norm_al @joehnilo

HEY CHICAGO! This week on DA Podcast we discuss two major topics: Topic 1: Should Illinois and other states receive massive bailout money from the federal government to fund pensions and other state related services during this COVID-19 outbreak? We discuss the data and our thoughts on what is the right thing to do. Topic 2: Why are some areas of urban areas with certain zip codes having more cases of COVID-19 than other areas? What are the differences and what are the demographics? What are the solutions? We discuss the data from USA Today and what needs to be done to protect every America is protected. All of this and some QUICK HIT topics on this week of DA Chicago 60 podcast.  Stay tuned every week as we talk about the topics that matter the most while introducing you to the amazingly talented people that make up our most favorite Midwestern town that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle of it.. CHICAGO! As always, BEAR DOWN and F*&% the Packers! FOLLOW CHICAGO 60:  Instagram: @chicago_60  Facebook: @ChicagoSixty YouTube: Chicago 60 Follow Da Crew: @iamronrussell @justinjawor @quiet_stormin_norman @joehnilo

On this episode of Couch Stories, Ron, Norm, Joe, and Justin share some of their best stories of their first ever album, cassette, or CD they ever bought or received. We discuss who the artist was, why we wanted it, and how hard it was to get it in some cases. Those first CDs sometimes play a major impact in how you grow up, so have a listen as the C60 crew gives you a glimpse into our childhoods. Plop yourself on your couch, have a drink, and share a laugh or two with us as we share some of our favorite stories about concerts!  Stay tuned every week as we interview some of the amazingly talented and driven individuals that make up our favorite Midwestern town that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle of it... CHICAGO!  Follow us and find more hilariousness here: Facebook - www.facebook.com/ChicagoSixty Instagram - @chicago_60 Twitter - @ChicagoSixty Follow Da Crew: @iamronrussell @justinjawor @nothing_norm_al @joehnilo

HEY CHICAGO! This week on DA Podcast we discuss two major topics: Topic 1: Should Illinois and other states a release inmates and convicted criminals out of the prisons to protect them from COVID-19 or leave them in the jails to protect society? What does this look like? How is Illinois handling this issue? Topic 2: Should governments and countries around the world grant "immunity passports" that would mark if a person was immune from COVID-19 or not? Is there even an immunity to the disease? Does this infringe on our personal liberties?  All of this and some QUICK HIT topics on this week of DA Chicago 60 podcast.  Stay tuned every week as we talk about the topics that matter the most while introducing you to the amazingly talented people that make up our most favorite Midwestern town that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle of it.. CHICAGO! As always, BEAR DOWN and F*&% the Packers! FOLLOW CHICAGO 60:  Instagram: @chicago_60  Facebook: @ChicagoSixty YouTube: Chicago 60 Follow Da Crew: @iamronrussell @justinjawor @quiet_stormin_norman @joehnilo

Hey Chicago! The C60 crew is BACK for another episode of Couch Stories! On this episode, we share stories of some of our craziest, funniest, and most life changing experiences from going to concerts. We may not be able to gather in large groups to listen to our favorite bands right now, but that does not mean we cannot reminisce with some funny stories of what happened at some of our favorite memories of concerts.  So plop yourself on your couch, have a drink, and share a laugh or two with us as we share some of our favorite stories about concerts!  Stay tuned every week as we interview some of the amazingly talented and driven individuals that make up our favorite Midwestern town that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle of it... CHICAGO!  Follow us and find more hilariousness here: Facebook - www.facebook.com/ChicagoSixty Instagram - @chicago_60 Twitter - @ChicagoSixty Follow Da Crew: @iamronrussell @justinjawor @nothing_norm_al @joehnilo

HEY CHICAGO! We are back with a brand new show for you in our new format! In this week's episode, Ron and Justin go head-to-head debating whether or not sports should reopen. Should the NBA, NHL, MLB. NFL, and other leagues come back to give people something to watch while these "shelter-in-place" rules still apply? Is it safe to do so? What do sports even look like now after COVID-19? We also discuss whether it is better to travel immediately once the travel restrictions are lifted or should you still stay home, but gather with friends and family you may not have seen all of these weeks? Do you fly? Or Soul Train line? Ron and Justin debate! Stay tuned every week as we talk to the amazingly talented people that make up our most favorite Midwestern town that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle of it.. CHICAGO! As always, BEAR DOWN and F*&% the Packers!   FOLLOW CHICAGO 60:  Instagram: @chicago_60  Facebook: @ChicagoSixty YouTube: Chicago 60 Follow Da Crew: @iamronrussell @justinjawor @quiet_stormin_norman @joehnilo

Hey Chicago! Due to COVID-19, we are unable to do our normal podcast, but we do not want to stop bringing you content! SO! The C60 crew got together to do a virtual episode of Couch Stories!  On this episode, we share stories of our time in high school. We have people out of dress code, sports injuries, trying to impress girls, and Chik-fil-A!  So plop yourself on your couch, have a drink, and share a laugh or two with us as we share some of our favorite stories about being in high school!  Stay tuned every week as we interview some of the amazingly talented and driven individuals that make up our favorite Midwestern town that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle of it... CHICAGO!  Follow us and find more hilariousness here: Facebook - www.facebook.com/ChicagoSixty Instagram - @chicago_60 Twitter - @ChicagoSixty Follow Da Crew: @iamronrussell @justinjawor @nothing_norm_al @joehnilo

HEY CHICAGO! This week on Da Podcast we speak with SHERM from the "Sherm in the Booth" Podcast who is a DJ and Producer here in Chicago playing some of the hottest clubs around Chicago.  We start a new format of the show on this episode! We hope you like it!  First topic: South by Southwest music festival has been cancelled because of the fear of Covid-19, a.k.a. Coronavirus. What is the effect of Covid-19 on DJs and music venues? Second topic: two musicians have created every possible melody with an algorithm, copyrighted them, and released them to the public domain so that artists and musicians can create music without the fear of being sued. Is this good or bad for the music industry and artists moving forward? All of these topics and of course we end every episode with the Jagoff of Da Week! Stay tuned every week as we talk to the amazingly talented people that make up our most favorite Midwestern town that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle of it.. CHICAGO! As always, BEAR DOWN and F*&% the Packers! FOLLOW SHERM: IG and Facebook: @Sherminthebooth YouTube: Sherm in the Booth FOLLOW CHICAGO 60:  Instagram: @chicago_60 Facebook: @ChicagoSixty YouTube: Chicago 60  

HEY CHICAGO! This week on "Couch Stories" we speak with songwriter, composer, keyboardist/pianist, and band leader of "Gramps the vamp," Maxx McGathey. Justin speaks with Maxx about how his "Gramps the Vamp" got started and what he wants to accomplish in music moving forward.  Maxx shares a few stories about his crazy experiences on the CTA, cycling around the city of Chicago, and some crazy performances he experienced while performing live on stage. With interesting insights about life, music, and dealing with people, Maxx and Justin swap stories about being artists and what it takes to make it and be happy crafting your art.  All of that and the LIGHTNING ROUND on this episode of Couch Stories! Stay tuned every week as we interview some of the amazingly talented and driven individuals that make up our favorite Midwestern town that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle of it... CHICAGO!  FOLLOW MAXX & GRAMPS THE VAMP: http://www.grampsthevamp.com https://www.maxxmcgathey.com Instagram & Facebook: @GrampsTheVamp or @MaxxMcGathey FOLLOW CHICAGO 60:  Instagram: @chicago_60 Facebook: @ChicagoSixty YouTube: Chicago 60

HEY CHICAGO! This week on Da Podcast we speak with Maxx McGathey who is a Chicagoan born and bred pianist, songwriter, composer, and leader of the amazing band, "Gramps the Vamp." Self-described as a "post-apocalyptic dance party with ghoulish undertones and funk," Maxx has been running Gramps the Vamp for nine years and they have been a staple in the Chicagoland band scene.  We talk with Maxx about the music industry today, specifically about the art of creating music versus the celebrity status that comes about in many genres of music and what it takes to be able to continue perfecting your art. The C60 crew speaks with Maxx about what it is like running and leading a band and what it takes to make a band successful in 2020. Ron shares some insights about the music industry from the perspective of hip-hop and rap and discusses with Maxx the similarities and differences between genres and what it takes to be an a music artist.  All of these topics and of course we end every episode with the Jagoff of Da Week! Stay tuned every week as we talk to the amazingly talented people that make up our most favorite Midwestern town that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle of it.. CHICAGO! As always, BEAR DOWN and F*&% the Packers! FOLLOW MAXX & GRAMPS THE VAMP: http://www.grampsthevamp.com https://www.maxxmcgathey.com Instagram & Facebook: @GrampsTheVamp or @MaxxMcGathey FOLLOW CHICAGO 60:  Instagram: @chicago_60 Facebook: @ChicagoSixty YouTube: Chicago 60    

HEY CHICAGO! This week on DA Podcast we talk with our good friend, TJ Karam who comes back on da show, about artificial intelligence.  Is AI a good or bad thing? How should we feel about it? Is Siri and Alexa listening to closely to what we say and do? Do Smart TVs spy on us? Where is the morals and ethics in development of AI platforms?  We discuss all of these topics and have a general back and forth about how regular people view this technology as it progresses and the threats it may cause.  Rod Blagojevich was pardoned by Trump and Harvey Weinstein was found guilty! All of that and of course the Jagoff of Da Week on this episode of DAAA Podcast! Stay tuned every week as we talk to the amazingly talented people that make up our most favorite Midwestern town that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle of it.. CHICAGO! As always, BEAR DOWN and F*&% the Packers! FOLLOW TJ on Instagram at @TJ_Karam and at @indianafilmrace  FOLLOW CHICAGO 60:  Instagram: @chicago_60 Facebook: @ChicagoSixty YouTube: Chicago 60

HEY CHICAGO! On this week's episode we have on Susan FoxyBob Gordon, a Chicago-based actress and puppeteer! Susan was featured in an indie film, "Ginger," where she plays a woman dealing with cancer that has blown up in the Chicago indie film community.  We talk to Susan about her role in "Ginger" and other Chicago-based shows like "Empire" where she has featured. We discuss how she prepares for each character role and what it takes to be an actor it today's climate.  The C60 crew discuss Netflix taking over everything and how social media has played an integral part in being an actor today.  This episode was filmed in front of a live audience and we even fielded questions. Of course, we end every episode with the Jagoff of Da Week.  Stay tuned every week as we talk to the amazingly talented people that make up our most favorite Midwestern town that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle of it.. CHICAGO! As always, BEAR DOWN and F*&% the Packers! FOLLOW SUSAN: @SusanFoxybob725 DISCLAIMER: we had technical difficulties with the audio in post-production so we apologize for any inconvenience. 

HEY CHICAGO! WE. ARE. BACK! After a couple week's hiatus with Justin being on vacation in India, we come back to bring you another episode with our friend and special guest, Daisy Isamary Hernandez.  Daisy is an accomplished Latina actor here in Chicago who has been in numerous short films, commercials, and music videos. We discuss the trends Daisy is seeing being a Latina, a women of color, in the entertainment industry and what she prefers working on within the industry. We discuss her projects with Univision and the Spanish-speaking community and the non-Spanish casting directors. We even discuss the Oscars and the Super Bowl backlash that happened against J-LO and Shakira and the stereotypes that occur towards Latinas.  Our second main topic involves the word "pets." Apparently, we should not say that word because it is offensive to your pets. PETA told us so. The C60 crew and Daisy discuss this topic and whether or not we should adopt the new phrases PETA proposed.  All of that and more and of course the Jagoff of da Week on this episode of DA Chicago 60 Podcast! Stay tuned every week as we talk to the amazingly talented people that make up our most favorite Midwestern town that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle of it.. CHICAGO! As always, BEAR DOWN and F*&% the Packers! FOLLOW DAISY: Instagram: daisyisamary YouTube: Daisy Isamary - https://www.youtube.com/user/Daisytv13 iTunes: Flower Power Podcast  AND... follow us and find more hilariousness here: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChicagoSixty Instagram: @chicago_60 Twitter: @ChicagoSixty  

HEY CHICAGO! This week on "Couch Stories" we have a very special guest from Episode 33 of Da Podcast, Saint James Jackson! Saint is a Chicago comedian who hosts The Young Hustle Show at the Laugh Factory on Broadway and Belmont twice a month every Friday at 10pm.  In this episode, Saint shares his background, his life story, and how he became inspired to want to pursue a career in comedy. Saint is one hilarious man and has a ton of great stories he shares in this episode with Justin.  Justin and Saint go back-and-forth about their experiences in comedy and doing open mics around Chicago and what it is like to be a comedian these days.  All of that and the LIGHTNING ROUND on this episode of Couch Stories! Stay tuned every week as we interview some of the amazingly talented and driven individuals that make up our favorite Midwestern town that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle of it... CHICAGO!  FOLLOW Saint James on Instagram at @LifeofStJames or @YoungHustleShow. 

HEY CHICAGO! This week on DA Podcast we have a very special guest, Saint James! Saint is an extremely hilarious and multi-talented comedian and the host of "The Young Hustle Show" at the Chicago Laugh Factory Comedy Club on Broadway and Belmont.  Last year, we interviewed Saint James when Mike Jaworski was the host and things got off the rails. Enjoying that experience, Saint decided to come back and speak with us about the Chicago comedy scene.  We talk with Saint about open mics and the comedians of today and what he has witnessed being the host of several shows around Chicago. How are comedians different? What is the material like? What is he witnessing about comedians' processes and his own process of writing jokes.  We debate whether improv is more well known as a comedic art form in Chicago than stand-up and we discuss the differences between the two great comedy clubs in Chicago, Zanies and The Laugh Factory.  Finally, we discuss how comedy is different between Chicago, New York City, and Los Angeles and the progression comics take in each city.  A quick SMACK to da Packers for getting smacked by the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game (so amazing) and of course we end every episode with the Jagoff of Da Week! Stay tuned every week as we talk to the amazingly talented people that make up our most favorite Midwestern town that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle of it.. CHICAGO! As always, BEAR DOWN and F*&% the Packers! FOLLOW on Instagram: @LifeOfStJames & @TheYoungHustleShow Follow us and find more hilariousness here: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChicagoSixty Instagram: @chicago_60 Twitter: @ChicagoSixty

HEY CHICAGO! On this episode of "Couch Stories," we speak with the Founder and CEO of Next Wave STEM, a company that helps educate children grades K-12 on the STEM subjects.  STEM stands for: Science, Technology, Engineering, Science Udit and Justin both went to Northern Illinois University together at the College of Business and became close friends. After graduating, Udit took an unplanned journey through the Chicago Public Schools administrative offices and ended up finding his passion educating children on the STEM fields.  A natural entrepreneur, Udit has started several businesses before landing on his passion at Next Wave STEM. Justin speaks with Udit about his origins and his vision for his company.  All of that and the LIGHTNING ROUND on this episode of Couch Stories! Stay tuned every week as we interview some of the amazingly talented and driven individuals that make up our favorite Midwestern town that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle of it... CHICAGO!  Check out Next Wave STEM here: www.nextwavestem.com

HEY CHICAGO! This week on DAAAA Podcast, we open up our 2020 season with an amazing special guest: Udit Agarwal, CEO, president, founder of Next Wave STEM. Udit is an entrepreneur who has started several companies already, but his biggest success is Next Wave STEM which offers programs for in school, after school, and professional development for teachers to help build interest in the STEM subjects.  STEM stands for: science, technology, engineering, math We speak with Udit about his company Next Wave STEM and the trends he is seeing in schools across the Illinois area with children grades K-12. Da C60 crew provides some statistics on how the USA is averaging in these fields compared to other countries and Udit provides some insight based on his experience with the Chicago Public Schools.  Udit and the C60 crew also discuss the issue of school enrollment going way down and how STEM programs help with that issue and how the USA can do better to increase its presence for the increasing job market for STEM related professions.  All of this and of course the Jagoff of da Week on this episode of Da Podcast! Stay tuned every week as we introduce you to the amazingly talented and spirited entrepreneurs, artists, musicians, comedians, and business owners of our favorite Midwestern town that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle of it... CHICAGO! As always, BEAR DOWN and F*%& da Packers!

HEY CHICAGO! DAAA BEARS lost to da Chiefs! We all saw it coming... but we didn't think it would end like this. Mahomes is a franchise quarterback and DA Bears have.. well... we don't know, but he doesn't look like Mahomes.  On this episode of DAAAA Pregame Show, we talk to Mark and Tammy who hail from Indiana, but are religious CHIEFS fans! They drive to every home game as they are season ticket holders. Listen in and find out why they became Cheifs fans in the first place.  We also come full circle and talk with our friends, DA D-Fence Guys and Bear Misterio about our beloved Bears and how our season has ended. We talk about the future and how we thought the game might go against da Chiefs including Andy Reid going up against his "apprentice," Matt Nagy.  Finally, we end the show talking with Timmy from Da Bus giving us his predictions, thoughts on our season overall, Mitch Trubisky and Patrick Mahomes, and his Jagoff of the GAME! All of this and a little more on DAAA Pregame Show. Follow us every home game as we deliver a new PREGAME SHOW from the Chicago Bears Tailgating Club at 2200 S. Wabash Ave. where we talk to the crazy, fun, and dedicated fans and tailgaters that make the NFL and football what it is.  Even in defeat.. as always, BEAR DOWN and F*&% the Packers!

HEY CHICAGO! This week for DAAAA PREGAME SHOW, we are LIVE at Old Crow Smokehouse in Wrigleyville to help out and support the Walter & Connie Payton Foundation Christmas Toy Drive Tailgate Party!  We give you some live play-by-play coverage of DAAAA Bears vs. da Packers and we talk with some special guests like Corey Mays from the Kansas City Chiefs and Gemara from the New England Patriots. We also talk to some Chicago Bears Tailgating Club fans like Erika Carlsen, Patti Mueller and DAAA BEARMAN!  Tons of fun, lots of charity, and a good time overall on THIS episode of Da Pregame Show! Stay tuned every week as we bring you our thoughts on DAAA BEARS as they play each season as they try and bring glory and honor to our favorite Midwestern town that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle of it... CHICAGO! Despite the loss... we still always say, BEAR DOWN and F*&% the Packers!

HEY CHICAGO! This week on Da Chicago 60 Podcast we talk about the new Star Wars film: The Rise of Skywalker, coming out this Friday and we give our very fan-based and uneducated opinions on the entire series, the original trilogy and what we think will happen in the final Episode.  Norm, Joe and Justin talk about the issue of the new marijuana laws and how alderman in the Westside and Southside do not want any dispensaries opening up because they are all owned by white men. They want black representation for their smokification!  PORCH PIRATES! They steal your holiday spirit by taking your Amazon packages. We discuss these winter weather fiends and how Chicago is the worst city for theft during the holidays.. OHHHHH NOOOOO! We also share what you can do to prevent the worst thefts from occurring.  Finally, we discuss our time at the Walter & Connie Payton Foundation Christmas Toy Drive Tailgating event at Old Crow Smokehouse in Wrigleyville on Sunday when the Bears lose to the Packers.... which leas us to our Jagoff of the Week! All of that and more on this week of Da Chicago 60. Stay tuned every week where we discuss the hilarity, corruption, fun and greatness with the the amazingly talented people that make up our favorite town that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle of... CHICAGO!  As always, BEAR DOWN and F*$% the Packers!

HEY CHICAGO! This episode of "Couch Stories" we speak with folk, Blues and bluegrass singer, songwriter, musician and banjoist extraordinaire, Elijah Berlow! Elijah was just featured on the LoganSquarist (link below) and has been performing folk music all over the city of Chicago at various venues.  We speak with Elijah about how he got started with music and the genre of folk in particular and how he deals with being an artist, where he gets his inspiration, and how he creates an atmosphere for his audience when he performs.  All of that and the LIGHTNING ROUND on this episode of "Couch Stories!"  Stay tuned every week as we interview some of the amazingly talented individuals that make up our favorite Midwestern town that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle of it... CHICAGO!  FOLLOW ELIJAH: https://soundcloud.com/elijahberlow ARTICLE: https://logansquarist.com/2019/12/11/someone-you-should-know:-musician-elijah-berlow?fbclid=IwAR16zLG3QKoMeAFoHJdXpvVRkZ4dQRhtGhmhV34WZNBsRcamdH53tGqWTBk

HEY CHICAGO! THIS WEEK on DAAAA Podcast we have an AMAZING special guest... Elijah Berlow!! Elijah is a wonderfully talented folk, blues and bluegrass singer and musician. He plays multiple instruments, mainly the guitar and banjo. We speak with Elijah about folk music and the culture of folk music in Chicago. How does folk music differ from other places in the United States and is there a big folk music culture here in the Chi? Elijah and the C60 crew discuss the feeling of performing on stage and how both comedy and music are comparable when trying to create a story and an atmosphere for the audience to enjoy. Norm and Justin share their experiences on stage doing improv and theater and Elijah shares how he performs on stage and what he learned watching other types of performers. How does a musician create an experience, particularly in folk music? We discuss. In Chicago, Pilsen's 18th Street Pink Line CTA stop has its murals "whitewashed." The neighborhood is outraged as it should be. DePaul students think sleeping outdoors with the homeless will HELP the homeless. Are they building awareness or just being "WOKE?" Listen as we share our thoughts.  AND... a banana is the Jagoff of the Week... we explain more. All of that and a little more on this week of DA Chicago 60 Podcast.  LISTEN & FOLLOW Elijah Berlow here: https://soundcloud.com/elijahberlow Stay tuned every week as we talk to the amazingly talented people that make up our most favorite Midwestern town that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle of it.. CHICAGO! As always, BEAR DOWN and F*&% the Packers! 

HEY CHICAGO! DAAA BEARS beat da Cowboys! We are 7-6 and coming off our best game of the year on primetime television! On this episode of DAAA Pregame Show, we talk to some very fun characters and expert tailgaters like Cheryl "Spent" Stewart, TruBlu from da Cowboys, and of course, Timmy from Da Bus.  We talk about football and the amazing tailgating experience all across the country with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan, tailgater and host of "What the Bus," SPENT. She tells us about her charity work and talks some smack talk about how the Bucs are like da Bears... somehow. TruBlue hails from Texas and does so me fun smack talk with us about the game between DAAA BEARS and da Cowboys. We talk about Zeke, the Bears defense, and Jason Garrett's situation in Dallas. TruBlu tells us about Texas barbeque, the rodeo, roping and life in Texas and what it means to be a Cowboys fan. He was a really great fan and tons of fun to talk to.  Finally, we end the show talking with Timmy from Da Bus; we talk about superfans, if Akiem Hicks is coming back and if Mitch Trubisky can keep the momentum going (he did).  All of this and a little more on DAAA Pregame Show. Follow us every home game as we deliver a new PREGAME SHOW from the Chicago Bears Tailgating Club at 2200 S. Wabash Ave. where we talk to the crazy, fun, and dedicated fans and tailgaters that make the NFL and football what it is. Loved the BEARS WIN!  As always, BEAR DOWN and F*&% the Packers

HEY CHICAGO! WE. ARE. BACK! After a three week hiatus the C60 crew is back for a new episode to talk with you about Thanksgiving in Chicago. What do you do on Thanksgiving? What do we do? Well we'll tell you! Happy Thanksgiving to all you wonderful Chicagoans out there and your families.  Black Friday... death, destruction, and mayhem? Not so much this year because everyone just stayed in the pajamas and ordered stuff online. Thanks Amazon!  Parking fees are going up all over the city because the city actually pays someone else to even use the parking meters. That's right, our city will benefit from making us pay more for parking. AND... you cannot park overnight between 3-7am on certain streets due to snow... or even if there isn't snow... WHAT!?  DePaul actually has a basketball team this year, Da Cubs let go of Addison Russell, and Da Sox got a new player.  All of that and of course the Jagoff of Da Week on this episode of Da Chicago 60 Podcast. Stay tuned every week as we talk with amazing Chicagoans, artists, comedians, etc. about the hilarity, corruption, fun and greatness that is our favorite Midwestern town that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle of it... CHICAGO! As always, BEAR DOWN and F*&% the Packers.

HEY CHICAGO! As we get prepared for the Bears vs Lions on Turkey Day, let's have a listen to the game earlier in the week against da Giants! On this PREGAME SHOW, Ron "No Bandwagon Fan" Russell and Justin talk to some cool cats about the game.  First, we talk to the creator and founder of the Tailgating Hall of Fame, Hans Steinger. This gentlemen has multiple tailgating groups around the country part of his organization that welcomes rival fans and creates wonderful tailgating atmospheres to enjoy football. You can check out the Hall of Fame at http://www.tailgatinghalloffame.com. We talk to a GIANTS fan... yes, unfortunately, but Correll turned out to be a pretty cool New Yorker who transplanted to Chicago. He agrees Chicago is better so how can we hate on him. Correll and the C60 crew go back and forth on certain topics of New York vs Chicago to see which city is better.  And finally, we end the show with Timmy from Da Bus to give our Jagoffs of the Week and our predictions on the game with some heart-to-heart Bears talk.  All of that and more on this episode of DAAA Pregame Show! Stay tuned as we bring you more hilarity, fun, and excitement from the wonderful fans of our favorite team, DAAA BEARS, every home game LIVE from the Chicago Bears Tailgating Club. As always, BEAR DOWN and F*&% da Packers!

HEY CHICAGO! This week on DA Podcast, we have a VERY SPECIAL GUEST. Diane Sintich, a wonderful actress who has been featured on CHICAGO MED, LAW & ORDER, and is part of the local Chicago theater company, Invictus Theater Co., joins us to discuss the differences between acting on-camera versus in theater.  We discuss with Diane what it is like to audition for on-camera roles versus for theatrical plays, how the filming process is like on shows like Chicago MED, and how the theater and tv scene is like now in the CHI.  Also, Chicago is the GREENEST city in the USA. We are not talking about the new legalization of weed.... NO, Chicago is #1 in something else that involves being GREEN.  All of this and of course the Jagoff of Da Week on this episode of DA Chicago 60!  Stay tuned every week as we discuss the news, stories of the city, and introduce you to the amazingly talented people that make up our wonderful and favorite Midwestern city that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle of it... CHICAGO! As always, BEAR DOWN and F*&% da Packers!

HEY CHICAGO! We have another edition of "Couch Stories" and this week we feature Wilhelm Duke! Wilhelm is a rap, hip-hop artist in the Chicago area that has a thrilling rap speed, precision, and lyrical magistracy that engages you and makes you think while you jam to his beats. Originally from Nebraska, we speak to Wilhelm about his upbringing and how he got into rap and hip-hop. We discuss what it is like being a white rap hip-hop artist amongst a genre and industry that is primarily a black cultural identity. Wilhelm mentions some of his up coming shows and his new album and we finish up talking about why he loves what he does and his future plans moving forward in the industry.  All of that and of course, the LIGHTNING ROUND! Stay tuned for more every week as we learn about great people like TJ, as we explore the wonderfully talented individuals that make our city what it is.  As always, BEAR DOWN and F*&% da Packers!

HEY CHICAGO! This week on DAAA PODCAST we have a very special guest, Wilhelm Duke, a local Chicago hip-hop and rap artists who has been making some noise in the Chicago scene. Wilhelm and the C60 crew discuss hip-hop and rap in the CHI. Ron Russell, a.k.a. Vezaman, from the C60 crew and Wilhelm go back-and-forth talking about how the industry has evolved and what its like to come up as an artist in the hip-hop game nowadays versus a decade or more ago. Wilhelm Duke promotes his group Ever Evolved and we talk about hip-hops culture versus its reality. We also talk about RATS in the city; Chicago is rated the rattiest metropolitan area... and we are not just talking about the politicians.  Obama and Trump both visit Chicago for very different reasons and yet the Chicago Police Department still has to cope, especially after top cop Eddie Johnson just got a "no confidence vote" from the Police Union.  David Ross is the new manager of Da Cubs; Da Bears lose to the Chargers and all mayhem ensues.  All of this and of course the Jagoff of Da Week on this episode of Da Chicago 60 Podcast.  Stay tuned every week as we bring you the stories and talk with the talented people, artists, musicians, comedians, and business owners that make up this great Midwestern town that we love that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle of it... CHICAGO! As always, BEAR DOWN and F*&% da Packers!

HEY CHICAGO! DAAA BEARS, LOST to da Chargers of LA, no longer of San Diego. What in the heck is going on here?! Our Bears are giving away games now. Well, let us remember happier times before the loss occurred for another episode of DAAA PREGAME SHOW, which we host LIVE from the CBTC (Chicago Bears Tailgating Club) at 1720 S. Wabash Ave. in da South Loop.  We spoke with CBTC founder and owner of Da Bus, Tim Shanley, and get his thoughts about DA BEARS and how they are doing this season. Then, we have on OSITO from da Chargers on da show to talk with us about his team, who will win da game, and California versus Chicago weather for which is better for football. Osito dresses up like a superhero for da Chargers and is quite the character... he even correctly predicted the score of da game.  Anyways, all of that, SMACKERS FOR DA PACKERS and of course, the Jagoff of Da Game on this edition of DAAA PREGAME SHOW! Even though we lost, as always, BEAR DOWN and F*&% da Packers... and da Chargers! 

HEY CHICAGO! This week on DA Podcast the crew is back! Norm returns as we bring you a ton of stories about some silliness happening in our great city of Chicago.  First, Da Bears lost to da Saints... that was embarrassing. We discuss the game briefly to give our thoughts on Mitch Trubisky and the poor state of our favorite team. Columbus Day happened, do you know that? Are you mad? Do you care? We discuss the holiday and what it means today and whether or not anyone should care. Fulton Market District is in the Top 20 coolest streets in North America and apparently you can no longer have a ton of roosters and chickens in your backyard. A new city ordinance making it hard for you to be a farmer... in the city... to, farm. Yep, all of that and of course the Jagoff of Da Week on this episode of Da Chicago 60 Podcast! Stay tuned every week as we bring you the news and introduce you to the people that highlight the hilarity, corruption, fun and greatness that is our favorite Midwestern town that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle of it... CHICAGO! As always, BEAR DOWN and F*&% da Packers!

HEY CHICAGO! It's another edition of DAAA PREGAME SHOW. Week 7 DA BEARS took on Da Saints... and... we lost. Yikes. Before the game, we did not know DA BEARS would play so horribly. You will tell from our unbridled enthusiasm and smack talk that we were much more optimist. Ah well, the perils of being a fan.  We have on Jason, a.k.a. "a Random Saints Fan Who Thinks He Can Talk Smack," and Timmy from Da Bus to talk with us about DAAA GAME.  We also do SMACKER FOR DA PACKERS, give our predictions and of course the Jagoff of Da Game!  Stay tuned every Bears home game as we do a live pregame show from the CBTC, Chicago Bears Tailgating Club, at 1720 S. Wabash Ave. in the South Loop. Come tailgate with us!  Despite the loss, as always, BEAR DOWN and F*&% da Packers!

HEY CHICAGO! We have another edition of "Couch Stories" and this week we feature TJ Karam. TJ is an actor recently featured on Chicago MED; he is also a producer, business owner, father, husband, and frequenter of doing handstands around the city.  We speak to TJ about his experience on Chicago MED, what it was like working with Jason Mamoa, the Indian Film Race, his new indie short film, "My Immortal Love," and what it is like being a dad and husband from Texas and now living in Chicago. We also ask him why he does all those handstands and what it is like being an actor in Chicago.  And of course, the LIGHTNING ROUND! Stay tuned for more every week as we learn about great people like TJ, as we explore the wonderfully talented individuals that make our city what it is.  As always, BEAR DOWN and F*&% da Packers!

HEY CHICAGO!! This week on DAAA Podcast we have TJ Karam as our amazing special guest who is a business owner, actor who has been featured on Chicago MED and has done numerous short films including "My Immortal Love." He is also one of two hosts for the excellent documentary and reality show startup, The Indiana Film Race, and he is an indie film producer AND a father and husband. TJ moved to Chicago with his family a few years back and we ask him WHY he did and what he learned about Chicago after moving here versus what he knew before coming to the city.  We talk with TJ about Chicago corruption and its money issues, his favorite things to do in the city and what it has been like as an actor in the CHI, and we delve into the Chicago Public Schools' potential STRIKE with the city of Chicago as ongoing deliberations with Mayor Lori Lightfoot ensues.  We discuss all of this and a little bit more and of course we end every episode with the Jagoff of Da Week! Stay tuned every week as we have on more amazing guests like TJ as we discuss our favorite Midwestern town that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle of it... CHICAGO! As always, BEAR DOWN and F*&% da Packers!

HEY CHICAGO! We had Lauren Gaspar, trainer at Orange Theory and owner of Simple Staples Chi - a food distribution service, on Da Podcast. We spoke about fitness, the new CTA project and overall health and wellness issues.  NOW, learn more about Lauren on another edition of Couch Stories. We discuss how Lauren and I came out of our times doing sales at COTG to start our own companies. We talk about her company Simple Staples Chi, why she wanted to get into fitness AND the differences between being in the suburbs versus living in the city.  All of this and a lot more. Check her out @lgaspar and @simplestapleschi for more about her and reach out to her for your fitness and health and wellness needs.  Stay tuned every week for more from Couch Stories to learn about the great people that make up our favorite Midwestern city that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle of it... CHICAGO! As always, BEAR DOWN and F*&% the Packers!

HEY CHICAGO! Welcome to the first ever episode of "Couch Stories" where we meet and talk with our guests that we have on Da Podcast so you can learn more about them. This first episode is with our Guest from Episode 23, Jason Lorenzo. A former Monster Truck Show host, improviser, actor, and dance choreographer, Jason has now moved onto corporate life to become a financial analyst.  We discuss how he made his life change, how he got his Monster Truck Show hosting gig, and how he got into acting and improv in the first place. We also have... the LIGHTNING ROUND! So stay tuned for more from Couch Stories as we have more guest on Da Podcast every week so you can learn about great people living in this great city of ours that we call, CHICAGO. As always, BEAR DOWN and F*&% the Packers.

HEY CHICAGO! This week on Da Podcast we have a special guest, Lauren Gaspar, of Simple Staples Chi, to talk with us about fitness, health and wellness while living in Chicago.  Whether you are just starting to workout, have been working out for a while, or are working out every day, Lauren has been training and learning about fitness and is now running her own company that provides daily meals to her clients while being a top trainer at Orange Theory here in Chicago.  We also discuss the new CTA project to the tune of $2.1 billion to fix the Red and Purple "L" lines in the city and how that will effect people moving to and from the different neighborhoods.  All of this and of course the Jagoff of Da Week on this episode of Da Chicago 60 Podcast. Stay tuned every week for more about the hilarity, corruption, fun and greatness that is our favorite Midwestern town that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle of it, CHICAGO! As always, BEAR DOWN and F*&% the Packers!

HEY CHICAGO! This week on Da Podcast we have our VERY FIRST SPECIAL GUEST, Jason Lorenzo. Jason is an actor, improviser and dance choreographer from Chicago who has performed in numerous shows. Jason was also a Monster Truck Show Host for two years where he travelled all across the country as a host.  As comedians, actors, etc. it is hard for us to entertain the masses today when any small phrase we say can be taken out of context and then used against us to get us fired or "cancelled" from a job.  Jason and the C60 crew discuss "cancel culture" and its effects on the US society and comedians at large. Why is this happening? What is the purpose? Is it hurting our culture? Helping? What will the aftermath be and where is this leading us as a nation?  We discuss all of that and a little more and of course end with the Jagoff of Da Week which has a tie-in to the main theme of "cancel culture."  Be sure to check-in every week as we discuss the hilarity, corruption, fun and greatness that comes from our favorite Midwestern town that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle of it, CHICAGO! As always, BEAR DOWN and F*&% the Packers!  

HEY CHICAGO! DAAA BEARS played the Vikings in Week 4 at home at Soldier Field, so naturally we were at the Chicago Bears Tailgating Club (CBTC) to talk to some of our friends about what we thought was going to happen.  We had some very big superfans on da show as Bear Misterio for Da Bears gave us his thoughts on Da Defense, Mitch Trubisky, the running game and everything Chicago Bears. We also had SIR GUNNAR, a Vikings fan, on da show and he gave us a very thoughtful take on his team, his background as a superfan for da Vikings and then a prediction that had the Bears winning... smart guy! He even drank out of a Viking horn... no joke! Of course we had Timmy from Da Bus on to give some Smackers for da Packers and some final thoughts about how Da Bears are da best team in the league. All of that and a little more on this episode of DAAA PREGAME!  We will be back next time on October 20th when we play the Saints, so come join us next time! BEAR DOWN and F^&% da Packers!

HEY CHICAGO! This week on Da Podcast the C60 crew talks about the amazing win of DAAAA BEARS over da Broncos in Mile High Stadium in Denver. Chicago, we have a kicker! Eddie Pineiro for the win!  In "Joe's Corner," we discuss Riot Fest and its humble beginnings to where it is today and the new neighborhood the festival finds itself.  Finally, we have a brief discussion over which season is best in Chicago. Fall? Football season? Winter? Spring? Summer? We give you the answer.  All of that and of course the Jagoff of Da Week on this episode of the Chicago 60 podcast.  Stay tuned for more every week as we bring you the hilarity, corruption, fun and greatness that is our favorite Midwestern town that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle of it... CHICAGO! BEAR DOWN and F*&% the Packers!

HEY CHICAGO! This week on Da Podcast we give a recap of Da Bears playing da Packers on Thursday night football to kickoff the 100th NFL season... what a stinker! Ron, Norm, Joe and I discuss our thoughts on the game and what went wrong. The C60 crew also discusses Jemele Hill's comments about how black athletes should go to predominantly black colleges more instead of the "big name" schools. Ron and Norm give their perspectives about Jamele Hill being called a racist and segregationist and Joe provides some historical context.  All of this and of course the Jagoff of da Week on this episode of Da Chicago 60 Podcast! Stay tuned every week as we bring you more about the hilarity, corruption, fun and greatness that is our favorite Midwestern town that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle of it... CHICAGO! BEAR DOWN and F*&% the Packers!

Hey Chicago! We had our first ever pregame show we are calling, "DAAA Pregame Show." We were live at the Chicago Bears Tailgating Club (CBTC) at 1720 S Wabash in the South Loop having beers, brats, beef... and beers while we talked a little Chicago Bears.  We had some amazing guests on the show like Charlie Berens from Da Manitowoc Minute, Steve Tate "NFL Owner" from the Green Bay Packers, Bill Flores of Da D Fence Guys, and Tim Shanley, the owner of the CBTC. We talked some Bears/Packers, some football, we debated cheese curds and Italian beef and had a whole host of laughs. So join in on the fun and listen to the first ever edition of DAAA Pregame Show and come out next time to da CBTC and have a couple two, tree beers with us next time!  As always, BEAR DOWN and F*&% da Packers!

HEY CHICAGO! This week on Da Podcast we talk about how Indianapolis Colts fans are the WORST because they booed Andrew Luck as he was leaving the preseason game against DA BEARS!  The guy just suffered another injury... cut him slack. Or no? Are the fans right? We discuss this week on Da Podcast.  Also, a Bears kicker actually makes a Field Goal and everyone now thinks he is the second coming of Jesus. So that's good.  Listen in and hear more about the hilarity, corruption, fun and greatness that is our favorite Midwestern town that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle of it... CHICAGO! BEAR DOWN and F$&% the Packers!

Hey Chicago! This week on DAAA Podcast we have our good friend and C60 crew member, Joe Hnilo, joining Norm and me to discuss the Air & Water Show that happened this past weekend. We also discuss which form of transportation is the best to use in the city of Chicago: taxis, Uber, buses, the L, bicycles. Which form will win? Listen to find out.  DA Bears finally picked a kicker... hopefully we never hear a "doink" ever again.  And of course we always finish with Da Jagoff of the Week. Stay tuned for more hilarity, corruption, fun and greatness from our favorite Midwestern town that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle... CHICAGO! BEAR DOWN and F*%& the Packers!

Hey Chicago! This week on Da Podcast we have on Joe Hnilo and Ron Russell to discuss two very important topics: Topic 1: which sports team is more iconic from Chicago, Da 85' Bears or Da 90's era Bulls? Topic 2: Al's Beer or Portillo's, which has da better Italian beef?  All of that, a little more and of course da Jagoff of the Week!  Stay tuned as we at Da Chicago 60 bring you more of the hilarity, corruption, fun and greatness that is our favorite Midwestern town that starts with a "C" ends with and "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle... CHICAGO! BEAR DOWN and F*&% the Packers!

Hey CHICAGO! This week on Da Podcast.... it is DEBATE NIGHT! My buddy Joe Hnilo returns to go head-to-head with Norm on such topics like, "Is Lollapalooza the best concert to go to in Chicago?"  Is "The Bean" the most iconic symbol in Chicago? Is it even iconic at all?  THEN, the real "Battle Royale" takes place when Norm and I debate which improv theater is best to go to for a show or classes. We discuss the differences and benefits of Second City and iO! You do not want to miss that!  Finally, we always end with the Jagoff of Da Week! And a very heartfelt message at the end of Da Podcast as well.  So tune in and enjoy the rumble on this week's Debate Night!  As always, BEAR DOWN and F%*& the Packers!

Hey Chicago! This week on DA Podcast, Ron Russell rejoins Norm and me and we revisit the minimum wage debate, but this time we focus on what is causing the increase in the "cost of living" and how it affects us citizens of Chicago.  We the shift gears and discuss the "culture of fear" that is casting a cloud over neighborhoods that have large immigrant populations. Are ICE raids happening? If so, how much? Should people actually be afraid? And how does this affect the sanctuary city status that Chicago has declared to the federal government? We discuss. Lori Lightfoot is doing some great things. We especially like how she is reducing penalties on tickets for non-traffic related violations. Reduced fines and more time is on the horizon. Thanks Mayor Lightfoot!  Northerly Island is undergoing repairs... because the lake messed up the pathway and we would like people to not hurt themselves. We discuss.  All of this, a little more and of course the Jagoff of Da Week! Stay tuned every week as we discuss the hilarity, corruption, fun and greatness that is our favorite city that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle... CHICAGO!  BEAR DOWN and F$*% the Packers!

HEY CHICAGO! This week on Da Podcast, we have two guests: my buddy Joe Hnilo, resident expert on all things Chicago, and our C60 crew member and music extraordinaire, Ron Russell.  Norm, Ron, Joe and I debate about certain topics pertaining to spending summertime in Chicago. First, should you stay or should you leave? We only get a few months of heat and sunshine in this city so is it really worth traveling somewhere else during the summer? If you go to the beach, should you go to North Ave Beach or Montrose Beach. We discuss. And, which neighborhood is best to hangout in during the summertime. We all give our recommendations about where to go when the heat is up and the breeze is fine.  All of this and a little more including the Jagoff of Da Week on this episode of Da Chicago 60. Stay tuned every week for more of the hilarity, corruption, fun and greatness that is our favorite city that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle... Chicago! BEAR DOWN and F&$% the Packers!

HEY CHICAGO!! This week on DA Podcast we have a special guest, Ron Russell, in studio with us talking about a variety of topics, including: how the new minimum wage in Illinois is hurting local fast food establishments, what will they do now? We discuss how there is brain-damaging lead in the water all over the city and how our wonderful officials have known about and done nothing. But hey, you can get a free water filter if you ask nicely. Thanks Cook County... ugh.  The Humboldt Park alligator! It is in the depths, it is alive, where is it? Alligator Bob is on the case and we are hoping for a safe rescue of the creature to get it out of Humboldt Park lagoon... it has blue-green algae don't you know.  The Chicago Fire is moving away from Bridgeview and back to Soldier Field... allegedly. You soccer fans have to come into the city again. YAY! All that and of course the Jagoff of Da Week on this episode of Da Chicago 60 podcast! Stay tuned for more every week about the hilarity, corruption, fun and greatness going on in our wonderful city that starts with a "C" ends with an "O" and has "HICAG" in the middle... Chicago! BEAR DOWN and F*%& the Packers!