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Exploring our society, one viewpoint at a time. Hosted by Andrew O'Connell and The Daily Bonger Instagram: @andrewjoconnell and @the_dailybonger Twitter: @andrewoc99 and @thedailybonger Show Instagram: @the.enigmapodcast Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

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    • Jun 5, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 42 EPISODES


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    Episode 041 - It's Been A Minute

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2021 55:32


    After a month hiatus, we are back! In this episode of ENIGMA, OC and Conor address what has been going on in their lives since the last episode, as well as talk about memories from Champaign. ----------------------------------------------- Music: Lotus Blossom by Big OC IG: @the.enigmapodcast Twitter: @pod_enigma ----------------------------------------------- Andrew O'Connell: @andrewjoconnell on IG Conor B. (The Daily Bonger): @the_dailybonger and @the.send.king on IG, @thedailybonger on Twitter, The Daily Bonger on YouTube ----------------------------------------------- --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 040 - Wasps and Improv with Leah

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2021 62:51


    In this episode of ENIGMA, OC and Conor talk with Leah Uteg about her time as a child actress, as well as how to immerse oneself in the entertainment world. Plus, OC and Leah try their hand at comedic improv. ----------------------------------------------- Music: Lotus Blossom by Big OC IG: @the.enigmapodcast Twitter: @pod_enigma ----------------------------------------------- Andrew O'Connell: @andrewjoconnell on IG Conor B. (The Daily Bonger): @the_dailybonger on IG, @thedailybonger on Twitter, The Daily Bonger on YouTube ----------------------------------------------- Guest: Leah Uteg (@leahu_911) ----------------------------------------------- --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 039 - Closing Laptops and the EDP445 Scandal with the Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 61:30


    In this episode of ENIGMA, OC and Conor talk with some of OC's buddies (who come in at different times) about the Bears' wonderful draft picks, OC's summer internship, the EDP445 pedophilia scandal, and most importantly, OC's interactions with Reddit-induced lady friends. ----------------------------------------------- Music: Lotus Blossom by Big OC IG: @the.enigmapodcast Twitter: @pod_enigma ----------------------------------------------- Andrew O'Connell: @andrewjoconnell on IG Conor B. (The Daily Bonger): @the_dailybonger on IG, @thedailybonger on Twitter, The Daily Bonger on YouTube ----------------------------------------------- Guests: Griffin Gresge (@gtgresg), Danny Koch (@dannykoch13), Kevin Metzger (@metz03), and Charlie Burke (@charlieburke11) ----------------------------------------------- --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 038 - Spanish, Comedy, and Health Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2021 64:26


    In this episode of ENIGMA, OC and Conor discuss Conor's future in comedy, as well as an in-depth quasi-argument about the health care system in America. ----------------------------------------------- Music: Lotus Blossom by Big OC IG: @the.enigmapodcast Twitter: @pod_enigma ----------------------------------------------- Andrew O'Connell: @andrewjoconnell on IG Conor B. (The Daily Bonger): @the_dailybonger on IG, @thedailybonger on Twitter, The Daily Bonger on YouTube ----------------------------------------------- --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 037 - Broken Bones and Easter Eggs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2021 59:16


    In this episode of ENIGMA, OC and Conor discuss Conor's various injuries in the recent past, as well as talk about motherly worries, Greek food, and charcoal grills. ----------------------------------------------- Music: Lotus Blossom by Big OC IG: @the.enigmapodcast Twitter: @pod_enigma ----------------------------------------------- Andrew O'Connell: @andrewjoconnell on IG Conor B. (The Daily Bonger): @the_dailybonger on IG, @thedailybonger on Twitter, The Daily Bonger on YouTube ----------------------------------------------- --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 036 - Zodiac Signs and Communion Wine with Jae

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 63:03


    In this episode of ENIGMA, OC and Conor talk with OC's classmate, Jae Evans, about life as a CS major, with some of Conor's anecdotes about his time at a Catholic high school and its effect on his faith and spirituality, and we also get to see Jae's skill in guessing zodiac signs. ----------------------------------------------- Music: Lotus Blossom by Big OC IG: @the.enigmapodcast Twitter: @pod_enigma ----------------------------------------------- Andrew O'Connell: @andrewjoconnell on IG Conor B. (The Daily Bonger): @the_dailybonger on IG, @thedailybonger on Twitter, The Daily Bonger on YouTube ----------------------------------------------- Guest: Jae Evans (@jmevans) ----------------------------------------------- --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 035 - Broken Windows and Feces with KP & Adam

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 64:32


    In this episode of ENIGMA, OC and Conor bring on their friends, KP and Adam, and talk about the B1G Championship, Conor's darty on Unofficial, and discuss at length a story regarding RAs and a broken window. Plus, OC talks about poop. ----------------------------------------------- Music: Lotus Blossom by Big OC IG: @the.enigmapodcast Twitter: @pod_enigma ----------------------------------------------- Andrew O'Connell: @andrewjoconnell on IG Conor B. (The Daily Bonger): @the_dailybonger on IG, @thedailybonger on Twitter, The Daily Bonger on YouTube ----------------------------------------------- Guests: Kaden "KP" Paris (@k.paris16) and Adam Kiley (@adam_kiley123) ----------------------------------------------- --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 034 - Birthdays, Anniversaries, and Slovakian Head

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 52:23


    In this episode of ENIGMA, OC and Conor address OC's birthday, ENIGMA's one-year anniversary, address a bank robbery story, and Conor talks about his impending move to Los Angeles. ----------------------------------------------- Music: Lotus Blossom by Big OC IG: @the.enigmapodcast Twitter: @pod_enigma ----------------------------------------------- Andrew O'Connell: @andrewjoconnell on IG Conor B. (The Daily Bonger): @the_dailybonger on IG, @thedailybonger on Twitter, The Daily Bonger on YouTube ----------------------------------------------- --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 033 - Kindness and Aliens

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 50:51


    In this episode of ENIGMA, OC and Conor discuss the recent impeachment acquittal, and Conor goes in depth about the discovery of minerals and talks about space-time stuff. ----------------------------------------------- Music: Lotus Blossom by Big OC IG: @the.enigmapodcast Twitter: @pod_enigma ----------------------------------------------- Andrew O'Connell: @andrewjoconnell on IG Conor B. (The Daily Bonger): @the_dailybonger on IG, @thedailybonger on Twitter, The Daily Bonger on YouTube ----------------------------------------------- --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 032 - Valentine's Day Vortex and Conor's Manifestation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 72:05


    In this episode of ENIGMA, OC and Conor chat about Valentine's Day, their lives as podcast hosts, and ramble on about random things. ----------------------------------------------- Music: Lotus Blossom by Big OC IG: @the.enigmapodcast Twitter: @pod_enigma ----------------------------------------------- Andrew O'Connell: @andrewjoconnell on IG Conor B. (The Daily Bonger): @the_dailybonger on IG, @thedailybonger on Twitter, The Daily Bonger on YouTube ----------------------------------------------- --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 031 - GameStop and Microwavable Foods with Izzi & Daeja

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2021 98:05


    In this episode of ENIGMA, OC and Conor bring on their friends, Izzi and Daeja, to discuss this week's short squeeze induced by r/WallStreetBets, as well as recall old stories about the old times. ----------------------------------------------- Music: Lotus Blossom by Big OC IG: @the.enigmapodcast Twitter: @pod_enigma ----------------------------------------------- Andrew O'Connell: @andrewjoconnell on IG Conor B. (The Daily Bonger): @the_dailybonger on IG, @thedailybonger on Twitter, The Daily Bonger on YouTube ----------------------------------------------- Guests: Izzi Hall (@izzihall) and Daeja Huayamave (@daejahuayaaa) ----------------------------------------------- --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 030 - Weed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 46:43


    In this episode of ENIGMA, OC and Conor discuss the return of students to Champaign, as well as discussing whether or not Congress should federally legalize marijuana. ----------------------------------------------- Music: Lotus Blossom by Big OC IG: @the.enigmapodcast Twitter: @pod_enigma ----------------------------------------------- Andrew O'Connell: @andrewjoconnell on IG Conor B. (The Daily Bonger): @the_dailybonger on IG, @thedailybonger on Twitter, The Daily Bonger on YouTube ----------------------------------------------- --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 029 - 2021!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 86:51


    In this episode of ENIGMA, OC and Conor bring on Dom Varallo and talk about their New Years' Eve experience, resolutions for 2021, and air their grievances on the Capitol Hill riot on January 6. ----------------------------------------------- Music: Lotus Blossom by Big OC IG: @the.enigmapodcast Twitter: @pod_enigma ----------------------------------------------- Andrew O'Connell: @andrewjoconnell on IG Conor B. (The Daily Bonger): @the_dailybonger on IG, @thedailybonger on Twitter, The Daily Bonger on YouTube ----------------------------------------------- Guest: @domvarallo --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 028 - Mumbling in Bed

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2020 28:59


    Support us with Anchor! https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support In this episode of ENIGMA, OC lays in bed and talks about his life at home for break, his work life, the legalization of weed, and overall gibberish! ----------------------------------------------- Music: Lotus Blossom by Big OC IG: @the.enigmapodcast Twitter: @pod_enigma ----------------------------------------------- Andrew O'Connell: @andrewjoconnell on IG Conor B. (The Daily Bonger): @the_dailybonger on IG, @thedailybonger on Twitter, The Daily Bonger on YouTube --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 027 - Mountains and Mormons with Brad

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 64:44


    Support us with Anchor! https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support In this episode of ENIGMA, OC and Conor chat about hot tubs, the D'Amelios, and Conor expresses his distaste with the COVID response in Illinois. Later, OC talks with his high school classmate Bradley DeBoer and talks about life out in Utah, as well as his interest in photography. ----------------------------------------------- Music: Lotus Blossom by Big OC IG: @the.enigmapodcast Twitter: @pod_enigma ----------------------------------------------- Andrew O'Connell: @andrewjoconnell on IG Conor B. (The Daily Bonger): @the_dailybonger on IG, @thedailybonger on Twitter, The Daily Bonger on YouTube ----------------------------------------------- Guest: @bradleydeboer, @bradley35mm on IG --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 026 - Rockin' Chalk

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 66:45


    Guest interview starts at 33:13Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=828184In this episode of ENIGMA, OC and Conor talk about how COVID response has impacted the lives of people we know. Plus, OC chats with four high school classmates and... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 025 - New Cohost!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2020 77:15


    Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=828184In this episode of ENIGMA, OC brings on The Daily Bonger as the new co-host, and talks social media popularity, life objectives, and good ol' politics.Music: Lotus Blossom by Big OCIG:... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 024 - IG Live and College Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2020 30:10


    Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=828184In this episode of ENIGMA, OC is on Instagram Live, talks about college football, and stutters all the time.Music: Lotus Blossom by Big OCIG: @the.enigmapodcastTwitter: @pod_enigma --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 023 - Mondays with the Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020 59:06


    Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=828184In this episode of ENIGMA, OC chats with Conor B. (aka The Daily Bonger), Dom Varallo, and John Stancy, in an episode that is full of debauchery. Viewer discretion is advised.Music: Lotus Blossom... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 022 - Stocks, Toilets, and Football with Eli

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 51:17


    Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=828184In this episode of ENIGMA, OC chats with Eli, host of the Townhall Podcast, as well as the Greek Stocks Podcasts, and we talk about everything from squared toilets to the stock market to the... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 021 - I'm Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2020 27:56


    Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=828184In this episode of ENIGMA, OC chats about sports, the Breonna Taylor case, and Trump getting COVID.Music: Lotus Blossom by Big OCIG: @the.enigmapodcastTwitter: @pod_enigma --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 020 - First Impressions of College with Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2020 26:00


    Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=828184In this episode of ENIGMA, OC talks about his first two weeks at UIUC, going on tangents about the DNC, socialization, and includes a scripture from the Bible.Music: Lotus Blossom by Big OCIG:... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 019 - Cat & The Curiosity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 35:14


    Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=828184In this episode of the ENIGMA Podcast, OC chats with members of Cat & the Curiosity, an up and coming rock band, who released their debut album on Spotify and everywhere else recently.Music:... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 018 - Musings with Muriel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2020 87:02


    Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=828184In this episode of ENIGMA, OC chats with his classmate, Muriel Bowen, on her upbringing, her inspiration to go to UIUC; she shows me her cats, and we discuss topics such as British politics,... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 017 - Chatting with Kat

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2020 74:30


    Buzzsprout Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=828184In this episode of ENIGMA, OC chats with Kat Vrtikapa on various topics, such as biology, COVID, and traveling.Music: Lotus Blossom by @big_ocCheck us out:IG: @the.enigmapodcastTwitter:... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 016 - The American Mindset with The Daily Bonger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 81:24


    In this episode of ENIGMA, OC chats once again with his pal Conor, aka The Daily Bonger, on their potentials as content creators, the societal influence of political correctness, and a deep conversation on the flaws of the American mindset.Music: Lotus... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 015 - Shooting Crap with Allison

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2020 72:47


    In this episode of the ENIGMA Podcast, OC talks with one of his dorm mates, Allison Haab, and they discuss college, careers, pets, and much more!Music: Lotus Blossom by Big OCIG: @the.enigmapodcastTwitter: @pod_enigmaFEATURED ON SPOTIFY, APPLE PODCASTS,... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 014 - Politics with My Roommate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2020 78:38


    In this episode, OC chats with his future college roommate, Clayton Haase, about BLM, gun rights, life at UIUC, and the 2020 election.Music: Lotus Blossom by Big OCIG: @the.enigmapodcastTwitter: @pod_enigmaOn Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 013 - Prom, Model UN, and Weed with The Daily Bonger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2020 103:37


    Happy 4th of July! On this episode of the ENIGMA Podcast, OC brings on his pal, Conor (The Daily Bonger on YouTube), and they talk about whatever is on their minds. Predominantly, Model UN, high school, and the growing niche of "weed tube".Guest:The... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 012 - Black Lives Matter with CJ Cagas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2020 36:59


    OC brings on a guest, CJ Cagas (sc and ig @cjcagas) to discuss the Black Lives Matter movement and the various protests going on.Music: Lotus Blossom by Big OCIG: @the.enigmapodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 011 - Minneapolis, Graduation, and Instagram Followers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2020 13:17


    OC shouts out his affiliates, discusses the George Floyd death, his graduation from high school, and rants about people not following friends back on Instagram.Music: Fluorine by Big OCMy pal Conor: The Daily BongerHit up @chicago.socrates and... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 010 - AP Exams and Reopening Phases

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2020 14:21


    I discuss my experience with virtual AP exams, and discuss the economic problems and solutions from the COVID-19 outbreak.Music: Nine to Five by Big OCIG: @the.enigmapodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 009 - COLLEGEBOARD RANT and Reopening States

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2020 11:32


    I rant about the College Board, amidst other things.Music: Lotus Blossom by Big OCIG: @the.enigmapodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 008 - My Time with Aviation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2020 14:06


    Discussed my passion for aviation, and its rise and fall.Music by Big OCENIGMA IG: @the.enigmapodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 007 - My First Day on the Trading Floor

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 14:17


    I recall my first day working on the floor of the Chicago Board of Trade. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 006 - My First Day of High School

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2020 13:49


    Recalling my first day of high school, and how HS has shaped me. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 005 - Another Day In Quarantine

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 12:28


    Reading the news and updating on my life.Music: Lotus Blossom by Big OC --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 004 - Soccer Moms, Instagram, and the Chinese

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2020 12:28


    An IG Live episode - follow your boy @andrew_0c --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 003 - Rebeka, Coronavirus Craziness, and Crumbling Cookies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2020 11:46


    More crap on the Coronavirus outbreak.IG: @andrew_0cSC: @cappyandyTwitter: @andrewoc99 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 002 - Coronavirus and Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 10:21


    My thoughts on the COVID-19 virus. Sorry about the audio. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 001 - "Umm", Needles, and Birra

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2020 10:04


    My first shot at doing something like this. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/enigma-podcast5/support

    Episode 000 - Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 1:01


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