Games & Grub: Recent Episodes
Aidan Hatton
Named the #2 college podcast in the Midwest in 2020, Games & Grub, hosted on Marquette University Radio weekly, is a show based around two things that go together in perfect harmony: sports and food. Hosted every week during the school year, Aidan Hatton, Zack Passios, and Brian Gallagher discuss the biggest stories in sports, food, and anything in between. Engaging guests, hysterical callers, and entertaining segments contribute to a lighthearted and informative show, taking the form of a sports talk show hosted from a metaphorical radio restaurant.
Viral sensation, New York sports radio personality, and Aidan's former boss Shaun Morash joins Games & Grub for the second time since 2020. Aidan and "Mraz" discuss his Ring camera video that has over 2 million views to date, his dad's backyard bar, Aidan's work as an intern, the rise of seltzer and new alcohol, football food trends including new dips and pizzas, and much, much more.
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Editor-at-Large of The Ringer, Bryan Curtis, joins Aidan Hatton for an insightful conversation of the intersection of media and sports. Having covered everything from politics to sports to media, Bryan shares how Jerry Jones made his Dallas Cowboys "America's Team," why Draymond Green will change the game in the future, and what it's like to work for Bill Simmons. Aidan and Bryan also cover the importance of TV ratings, his favorite guest on "The Press Box" podcast, and much, much more.
Check out video clips of the episode on Twitter and Instagram @GamesGrubPod!
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Earning two different #1 rankings in the Midwest (by SPJ and WBA) this year, "Milwaukee Coffee: Reimagine Brew City" is Aidan's spinoff podcast based on the success of coffee talk on "Games & Grub." In this epilogue episode of "Milwaukee Coffee," originally released May 2021, Aidan visits 10 executives of local coffee shops around each corner of the city, attempting to tell the story of each brand, Milwaukee's national perception, and societal issues that come to light through the city's coffee space. Happy National Coffee Day, and celebrate by reimagining "Brew City." The term extends beyond beer.
Listen to the full version on...
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0K5WAwHOadTlC2P6ZmoWhI?si=371aa2a0cc594cff
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/milwaukee-coffee-reimagine-brew-city/id1567780002
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The undisputed finger on the pulse for sports betting news in Massachusetts, Senior Betting Analyst at Bookies.com, and "The Obnoxious Boston Fan" for the Boston Herald, Bill Speros joins Aidan Hatton. Bill opens the discussion telling stories of Chris Farley from their time together at Marquette University, and then dive into the legalization of Massachusetts sports betting, which Bill has been the source for since day one. Just how hard is it to legalize it in your state? Bill breaks it down. He also tells the full story of how "OBF" began, for the first time on Games & Grub airwaves.
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The New York Post's sports media columnist - and G&G recurring guest - Andrew Marchand joins Aidan Hatton. The NFL just agreed to its latest rights deal with five total media conglomerates: NBC, CBS, FOX, ESPN/ABC, and Amazon, the newest player in the streaming sports game. The $1 billion annual price tag that comes with those games carries with it a lot of pressure, both from the league and its viewers. Creating a good product comes down to the quality and entertainment value of the network’s announcers. With so much TV turnover in the NFL in 2022, how do the broadcast changes affect the league Americans love the most?
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Games & Grub is back, and turning pro. Aidan Hatton is joined by Brian Gallagher and Zack Passios to discuss the history of the pod and its future. The guys then go over the summer’s food and drink trends before heading to the main course of the episode: NFL QB to fast food chain comparisons.
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In Games & Grub's final show of all time, we pull out all the stops. Laughs, sadness, celebration - they all collide into a "Best Of" episode of the show's four amazing years. Our biggest turnout of callers ever shows up on our phone line. We organized into a Top 5 of Top 5s. Highlights include:
(4:35) Top 5 Guest Interviews
(18:46) Top 5 Callers
(41:57) Top 5 Drops/Soundbites, followed perfectly by being joined in-studio by "Way To Go" Brigid Hughes
(49:07) John Fanta calls to salute us and a few hilarious show moments
(58:40) Top 5 Memorable Takes
(1:17:08) Top 5 In-Studio Friends
(1:18:42) Zack's grandfather Nonno calls to get us choked up
(1:25:35) Our final goodbyes.
All you have to do is listen.
Aidan and Zack carry the load with no Brian. This is the second-to-last Games & Grub of all time. Say no more. Highlights include:
(17:56) Reaction to Dwyane Wade being named 2022 Commencement Speaker at Marquette University
(29:16) Top 5 Tweets: Should you be able to order a cookie medium rare? You read that right.
(41:13) Ranking the remaining teams left in the NBA Playoffs
(1:02:55) Can you take the Buffalo Wild Wings/Doritos Flamin’ Hot Wings serious?
(1:10:30) Trivia To-Go: Beer Edition, in honor of Marquette's Spring Senior Bar Crawl
All you have to do is listen!
Aidan and Brian captain the ship on a beautiful Saturday in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The guys tackle a ton of NBA Playoffs, Easter meals, the best athletes that share your name, and much, much more. Highlights include:
(2:04) The best food we had this week was...
(6:26) NBA Playoffs: What to name the Warriors' "Death Lineup," how old Anthony Edwards is, and a game of "Most Outrageous Kyrie Soundbite"
(46:15) Top 5 Tweets: Lookalikes and Boston/Minnesota Roasts
(57:53) The Best Athletes Named Aidan and Brian, in honor of likely NFL Draft #1 pick Aidan Hutchinson
(1:17:28) Charles Barkley's Freudian slip leads us into Trivia To-Go: Inside the NBA Edition
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Guest host Joro Rosales joins Aidan and Zack in the absence of Brian, and the three take over a food-filled episode! Plus Masters Week is upon us, NBA MVP confusion, and so much more. Headlines include:
(8:47) 10 Questions: Get To Know Joro
(21:45) Top 5 Tweets returns with the trend "Cancellable Food Takes"
(34:47) Masters Menu: A Japanese Dinner with Peach Ice Cream Sandwiches?
(1:08:22) Trivia To-Go: Easter Edition
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Zack, Brian, and Aidan tackle the Final Four, drinking only beer and giving up eating for Lent, Dad jokes, and much more on a snow-filled April day in the studio. Highlights include:
(9:44) A man gives up food for Lent and drinks only beer
(13:36) Final Four watch list, headlined by Villanova Head Coach Jay Wright not going back to wearing a suit
(35:59) Rating Giannis Antetokounmpo's Dad joke game, plus five of Games & Grub's best dad jokes
(48:54) Matt Yeazel calls in to defend the honor of Milwaukee
(1:04:40) Trivia To-Go: Final Four Edition
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We're BACK in-studio with a fourth chair in it...Bennett Lundberg! Aidan, Brian, Zack and Bennett discuss their bar meeting to invite Bennett on Games & Grub, each Spring Break extravaganza, and much more. Highlights include:
(11:37) Pleasant surprise / Unpleasant surprise / and MVP of the NCAA Tournament so far
(28:26) Villanova's Sean Mahoney calls in right after Uncle Chris to make it a VU-Providence battle
(52:17) "Senator" John Fanta's video politicking for Providence goes viral and we have thoughts
(1:13:40) Trivia To-Go: NCAA Tournament Edition
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Games & Grub performs from the home studio for the first time. Aidan, Zack, and Brian address the show's recent absence and get right back to business talking Big East Tournament and the NFL's latest quarterback news, plus a rare appearance from a studio audience. Listen up for a much-needed return and a different Games & Grub experience! Highlights include:
(12:12) The home studio audience welcomes "Way To Go Brigid" Brigid Hughes
(26:44) MU Track & Field Pole Vaulter Rachel Seraphine and MUTF Jumper Molly Evans join the show together
(40:59) Segment 2: Aaron Rodgers returning to Green Bay and Russell Wilson joining the Denver Broncos
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Aidan, Brian, and Zack are back as a full crew! The team tackles Marquette Men's and Women's Basketball as well as the Super Bowl from football and gambling perspectives. A lot went off the rails. Highlights include: (9:34) Deep dive on #MUBB's statistics and the most impressive part of their success (25:30) Brian's Twitter interaction with DJ Carton (37:08) Super Bowl worst/best storylines plus the Top 10 prop bets (1:10:10) Quick recap of the Ben Simmons/James Harden trade All you have to do is listen!
Aidan & Brian captain the ship in our return to studio from winter break. It's our FINAL semester! Today's highlights include:
6:26 - Zack calls in live from Notre Dame with an update on Texas Roadhouse
13:24 - Recapping Marquette's win at Fiserv Forum over Villanova
26:36 - Uncle Chris calls in on the way to Providence
37:56 - Top 5 Tweets: Tom Brady Retirement Cliche Edition
1:11:56 - Trivia To-Go: 2012 Edition (Last Time Marquette Swept Villanova)
All you have to do is listen!
The long-awaited Uncle's Weekend show is here. Zack and Brian join Aidan and his Dad and three uncles, who visit each niece and nephew when they get to senior year in college, and it is Aidan's turn this weekend at Marquette. Before the #mubb game against #4 UCLA, the entire crew breaks down the matchup and much more including a Top 5 Tweets new twist, the best food everyone had, and a smorgasbord of other topics as the in-studio guests enter Radio's Restaurant. All you have to do is listen!
Zack, Aidan, and Brian are joined by former Notre Dame QB and winner of the 1964 Heisman Trophy John Huarte. A College Football Hall of Famer, John talks to the boys about the sport he still observes to this day. Highlights include:
1:55 - How football has changed since he played quarterback
6:45 - What made him travel from California to Notre Dame
7:53 - Lessons translating to his current work as CEO of Arizona Tile, the largest importer of granite in North America
12:26 - John's current observations from college football this season
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It's the week-before-Thanksgiving special as Aidan & Zack take you through a variety of topics in the radio restaurant. Best moments include:
2:40 - BEST FOOD THIS WEEK; shared together by Aidan & Zack
9:43 - INTERVIEW feat. JOHN HUARTE; the Heisman Trophy winner & CFB Hall of Famer joins all three hosts
28:03 - THANKSGIVING FOOD FIVE; Aidan & Zack draft their starting lineup of Thanksgiving foods
46:09 - TOP 5 TWEETS; Do NFL players connect to Adele?
52:44 - NFL WEEK 11; it's back...Hatton's Hat Trick picks against the spread
59:27 - UNCLE CHRIS RETURNS; Marquette basketball is on a roll, and so is the Big East
1:08:39 - IS TED LASSO WORTH $2B?; Did America's TV sweetheart help bring the EPL $2B in TV rights?
1:14:20 - TRIVIA TO-GO; Zack tests Aidan on the history of Thanksgiving
All you have to do is listen!
The morning after Marquette's win over New Hampshire at Fiserv Forum, the guys are in studio to discuss the team's first week and much more. Highlights include:
6:57 - WORST FOOD THIS WEEK?; Aidan's "Best Food This Week" is disgusting to Brian and Zack
10:16 - ROSE, BUD, & THORN; Recapping MUBB's win last night over UNH with our "Rose, Bud, and Thorn" players & storylines
25:48 - INTERVIEW feat. CHRIS MOHR; New Hampshire's coach joins us to discuss the game
52:00 - BORAS' WACKY WORDPLAY; The guys dissect Scott Boras' weird analogies to discuss his impending free agents at MLB's GM Meetings
1:06:03 - NFL WEEK 10; Is Sean McVay the league's nicest villain?
1:21:41 - TRIVIA TO-GO; This Day In Sports History includes an infamous athlete's birthday?
On gameday against Marquette, coach of New Hampshire Men's Basketball, Chris Mohr, joins us live from Milwaukee. Highlights include:
0:33 - What he sees from Shaka Smart's new head coaching staff
3:48 - When New Hampshire recruited New Englander Tyler Kolek, now at MU
6:23 - Profiling Nick Guadarrama and Jayden Martinez, UNH's two biggest difference-makers
8:51 - Seeing the change of the program in his 17th season
11:18 - Is he impressed by Milwaukee?!
All you have to do is listen!
Legendary Chicago baseball voice & Marquette alum, Len Kasper, joins us to recap the World Series, recap his MU days, explain how starting a band works, and much more! Highlights include:
0:39 - The Braves winning the World Series on the shoulders of their trade deadline acquisitions
2:48 - His White Sox outlook after this season's ALDS exit
6:40 - Will the new CBA accelerate any pace of play changes in baseball?
8:50 - Founding the band Sonic45 and how music helps him escape from baseball and play-by-play
12:02 How MU has changed since he's been on campus, plus his favorite late-night spot
All you have to do is listen!
Aidan, Zack and Brian recap an all-time food week for themselves and for Anthony Edwards, who delivers yet another sports & food gold-mine story. Len Kasper, Marquette '93, joins us from the White Sox & ESPN 1000 to recap the World Series, the upcoming collective bargaining agreement, his bass skills, and the Marquette late-night spot he hit up the most. Highlights include:
11:48 - Top 5 Tweets; Do you ever read the airplane safety card?
25:45 - Interview feat. Len Kasper; Voice of the White Sox on ESPN 1000, professional bass player, and the Marquette alum joins us
40:40 - Anthony Edwards will never try Crunchy Peanut Butter; The Wolves' "Walking Soundbite" never fails to give us content
46:44 - NFL Week 9's Juicy Games; Is Aidan really starting Jordan Love in fantasy this week?
1:06:47 - Trivia To-Go; The first college football game finished with a 6-4 score?
All you have to do is listen!
An interview put into G&G's Mt. Rushmore by Brian, already. Aidan's boss at CBS Sports Radio, morning host Damon Amendolara joins us for a half-hour full of laughs on Halloween Eve. Highlights include:
4:14 - His thoughts on the Chiefs' demise to 3-4 on the NFL season
6:51 - A deep dive on Mike Leach's Halloween candy rant
13:05 - Zack hits DA with a curveball question which leads to much debate about beer and seltzer
19:04 - Rapid Fire returns, including finding DA's favorite college football stadiums
28:00 - The question Brian & Zack have been waiting on: How sloppy is Aidan as DA's intern?
All you have to do is listen!
It's our yearly Halloweekend show, as we welcome Aidan's boss from CBS Sports Radio, host Damon Amendolara. Highlights include:
8:43 - GHOULY GRIDIRON GRUB. The three frightening football food takes from this week making headlines
22:58 - INTERVIEW feat. DAMON AMENDOLARA. CBS Sports Radio's morning host, food enthusiast, and Aidan's boss joins us
58:08 - ANTHONY EDWARDS AUDIO. The Minnesota second-year star is a walking soundbite
1:00:18 - TOP 5 TWEETS. Has Ted Lasso given Jason Sudeikis the greatest comeback story of 2021?
1:10:54 - A HALLOWEEN G&G THROWBACK. What happened one year ago today?
All you have to do is listen!
Lots of callers, Aidan returns, and a new (faux) advertisement create this week's Saturday smorgasbord. Highlights include: - 8:24 Greg Van Hollen of MUTFXC calls in on the best food of the week debate - 16:19 NHL Expansion Uniform Rankings; In honor of the Seattle Kraken starting their NHL journey, which city had the best expansion uniforms? - 38:42 Top 5 Tweets includes a show member's tweet for the first time ever - 1:01:28 Tom Foster calls in to expose Aidan's classroom behaviors - 1:21:34 We race to the finish line with Zack's Zebras, Trivia To-Go, and a Fake Ad All you have to do is listen!
Brian & Zack run the show with no Aidan. They give their signature Cold Open then dive into these highlights and much more:
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9:12: Top 5 Tweets includes two of Games & Grub's best guests in one photo
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24:30: This Day In Sports History; a flagless football game?
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30:32: Stadium Trivia; can you beat Zack?
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1:11:11: A-Rod's Timberwolves Ownership; how does Brian feel as a fan?
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1:19:08: Brian's mom is introduced to the audience right before the end of the show
All you have to do is listen!
The day before joining us, Andrew Marchand announced the reveal of his new podcast, "The Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast" with the New York Post and the Sports Business Journal. He joined us the next morning to discuss that and much more, including:
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3:26: Is the Manningcast getting better?
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5:29: Katie Nolan announced this week she is no longer with ESPN. What went wrong?
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7:55: What went into Stephen A. Smith's current dominance over ESPN programming?
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12:42: Do Gus Johnson & Aqib Talib have promise?
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14:43: Andrew's relationship with Seth Wickersham, author of the new book "It's Better to Be Feared: The New England Patriots and the World They Made"
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16:42: Will Drew Brees be the color analyst replacement for Sunday Night Football?
All you have to do is listen?
Aidan, Brian, & Zack are back in studio for the regular Saturday morning timeslot, and are joined by a slew of segments, a smorgasbord of soundbites, and Andrew Marchand of the New York Post to discuss the current craziness across sports media. Highlights include: - 10:14: Top 5 Tweets this week, including a news item about Rocky IV in 2021 - 26:34: Interview feat. Andrew Marchand, Senior Columnist at the New York Post, discussing the Manningcast, Katie Nolan's departure from ESPN this week, his new podcast announcement from Thursday, and much more - 49:21: Zack's Zebras, where the officiating aficionado gives us the wildest referee moment from Cards-Jags - 1:04:35: NFL Week 4's Juicy Games plus two juicier prop bets - 1:18:30: Trivia To-Go, where Brian puts the moderator hat on & tries to stump Zack & Aidan All you have to do is listen!
Friend of Games & Grub and band member of "Saved By The Bennett," Bennett Lundberg, joins us just 4 hours before the band's big gig at Murphy's Irish Pub in Milwaukee. Highlights include:
1:00 - How he feels about a potential White Sox playoff run
3:37 - What expectations he has for performing on stage
4:35 - What he's learned from the first show, including a quote about knowing they're good which you won't want to miss.
All you have to do is listen!
Brian & Aidan steer the show on a rare Friday Night recording. Highlights include:
10:07 NFL Week 3's Juicy Games
30:57 Interview w/ Bennett Lundberg, star of "Saved By The Bennett" & friend of the show
51:52 Top 5 Tweets, including a rare Nicolas Cage/Aaron Rodgers comparison
1:04:00 The Foods Of Fiserv, where we give you four to watch for, in honor of MUBB's Ticket/Schedule release this week
1:25:11 Trivia To Go, with Brian moderating
All you have to do is listen!
In a very special appearance, Zack brings his grandfather, legendary Leonard "Nonno" Paolillo, in studio. Heard on 9/18/21 as part of "Where Is Aidan?"
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1:00: Nonno's impressed with the Marquette Radio studio
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2:24: Did he have a nickname on the football field?
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7:16: What he has learned from a career in higher education
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Aidan is out. Zack & Brian bring on TWO guest hosts: Jadon Conroy of Marquette Track & Field, and the boys' roommate Matt Dupasquier. Highlights of this jam-packed show:
3:38: BEST FOOD THIS WEEK. Zack stayed in a dining hall for six hours?
37:19 NARP OF THE WEEK. Who do our athlete roommates think did the most this week?
46:36 INTERVIEW W/ LEONARD PAOLILLO. Notre Dame Football Alumnus / Zack's grandfather
56:07 WEEK 2 OF THE NFL. Who are G&G's winners & losers?
1:20:06: ZACK'S ZEBRAS. A new segment detailing Zack's analysis of referees
All you have to do is listen!
In this deluxe-edition of the Milwaukee Coffee: Reimagine Brew City podcast (available on podcast feeds everywhere), Aidan Hatton sits down with Jake Rohde of Vennture Brew Co., the new Milwaukee bar making waves with both coffee and beer. Catering to both types of brew in Brew City, Jake recalls his beginnings with Vennture and his two friends who founded the shop together (2:00), why photography and coffee go along so well (4:40), his perception of the Milwaukee coffee scene (11:34), and much more including his favorite menu item, favorite people in the Milwaukee Coffee scene, and the donut-flavored beer he created.
All you have to do is listen!
Guest co-host Willie Nelson joins Aidan & Brian for a food-filled football extravaganza. Our guest Jake Rohde, co-owner of Vennture Brew Co. in Milwaukee, gives us an update on the 414's coffee and food scene in the summer. Today's episode highlights:
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3:11: Introducing our co-host, Willie Nelson, with 10 Questions: Getting To Know Willie Edition
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16:41: This week's Top 5 Tweets, including a ridiculous poll finding the best post-game food spot from each state in the U.S.
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31:16: Uncle Chris returns for an emphatic call-in as we remember 9/11's 20th anniversary
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39:32: Eat Reporters; 5 on-air food takes from sports personalities that made headlines
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53:58: Our Milwaukee Coffee Interview w/ Jake Rohde, Co-Owner of Vennture Brew Co.
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1:11:36: NFL Previews commence as Willie & Brian duel over the NFC North
All you have to do is listen!
Author, speaker, and former NFL offensive lineman Ryan Harris joins us on the show.
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Intro: Bonding over Ted Lasso
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1:32: Who he wanted to win the Denver QB job
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3:12: A bold prediction about the AFC West
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6:26: How he would handle NIL/college football today if he was still at Notre Dame
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9:19: What he enjoys most: hosting on radio, public speaking at Google, or writing his own book
All you have to do is listen!
Brand new intro for Games & Grub, which leads us into a must-listen first show. Highlights of today's jam-packed show:
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15:58: 20/21 DI-VISION. Aidan ranks the NFL's divisions from weakest to strongest
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33:00: THIS DAY IN HISTORY. Zack leads us into a heated debate on the new NCAA & college football realignment
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43:30: Our first ever sponsorship
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59:03: RYAN HARRIS INTERVIEW. The Super Bowl Champion & CFB Analyst joins us
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1:14:39: TRIVIA TO-GO. Test your sports & food knowledge going into your day
All you have to do is listen!
The first active player to join us, #41 of Marquette Men's Basketball Brendan Carney joins us in-studio for a surprise summer show sneak-peek. A fan of the show before, Brendan finally talks to the full crew of Aidan, Brian, and Zack on a smorgasbord of topics. Key highlights include...
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2:52: Past Games & Grub guest Cam Marotta vs. current guest Brendan on TikTok
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7:30: Brendan describes the transition from Steve Wojciechowski to Shaka Smart, from his perspective
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9:57: Some interesting information regarding teammates' tendency to enter the transfer portal
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17:13: Rapid Fire: True Or False Edition
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21:40: An all-time Chipotle story
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MUCH more...
Thanks for your support as we enter senior year! All you have to do is listen!
The anniversary of Allen Iverson's "Talking About Practice" speech is upon us, and we certainly talked about a smorgasbord worth of topics on the crew's final 2021 spring semester show. Just a sneak peek:
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The Mets fight over New York rats vs. raccoons (4:04)
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A new number segment: "The Final Food Four" (14:14)
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Aidan destroys the TikTok coffee order craze from Monday (33:10)
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A big show disagreement on Tim Tebow as an NFL tight end (51:48)
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Revisiting holding the door - how long are we doing it? (59:12)
Much more including a record-setting number of great callers. Thank you for a great semester! All you have to do is listen.
After last week's spin on 10 Questions, we spin it again, this time with 12 Questions. Aidan, Zack, and Brian take on the NFL Draft's top picks and their Chipotle orders, tackle a compelling Aaron Rodgers Jeopardy! story and analyze Walgreens' chip rack. The show kicks off with a celebration, with Games & Grub being nominated as a finalist for the Society of Professional Journalists' Regional Mark of Excellence Award, in the Podcast category (2:54). Does Trey Lance have the winning formula for San Francisco AND his Chipotle bowl (16:16)? A first-round lineman gets an endorsement deal with Raising Cane's, which sparks a question: what chain food spot would be your dream endorsement deal (28:32)? We also get a phone call from "The Godfather" (42:12).
All this and much more for Games & Grub (now finalists for TWO awards!). All you have to do is listen!
It's a return to the studio for Aidan Hatton and Zack Passios, the latter of whom fights through a sprained ankle and crutches to make the show. He addresses battling COVID-19 which set the show back 2 weeks, and then the guys get back on track. A new segment, The Super 8, debuts (9:47) including a blow-for-blow recap of a Marquette athlete chugging a full bottle of syrup as a "talent" (30:24). Aidan and Zack also tackle the PGA Tour's Player Impact Program, which will reward players millions of dollars for nothing but internet engagement (45:52), and finally Aidan takes it solo for the last half hour, taking all the stories from bacon-scented shoelaces to a student worker advertising sea cucumber (52:21). It's all jam-packed into your favorite 90 minutes of the week; all you have to do is listen.
Our good friend and recurring guest Ben Steele joins us the day after Shaka Smart agrees to a deal with Marquette to become the men's basketball team's next head coach. Aidan, Zack, and Brian talk with Ben about how the deal came to be, possible player implications, how different the program will run, and so much more. Yes, we did ask him to predict if Smart will shave his head again. All you have to do is listen.
Boom Shaka Laka. Shaka Smart is named the next head men's basketball coach at Marquette - we react to it all plus a plethora of food headlines. Special guest Matt Dupasquier (Zack, Brian, and Aidan's fourth roommate) makes his show debut IN STUDIO and gives us his March Madness food order (18:40), the guys tackle the Cinnamon Toast Crunch shrimp saga (20:49), Ryan Fitzpatrick proposing to his girlfriend at a McDonald's (31:04), and Uncle Chris calls Aidan out for bandwagoning a certain college team as a kid (41:16).
Ben Steele, Marquette men's basketball beat writer for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (53:54) joins us to cover everything surrounding Shaka Smart and Marquette basketball. Who could be leaving (or coming in!)? How different will Marquette look? Was it a good move by the school? All you have to do is listen.
Steve Wojciechowski has been relieved of his duties as Marquette men's basketball head coach. Zack, Aidan, and Brian dissect all angles, including the timing, future replacement, contract buyout, and how students feel. The guys analyze Day 1 of March Madness and look forward to the rest of the tourney - including profiling a player who chose his jersey number because of... Wendy's 4 for 4? All this plus NFL Free Agency, the best food we ate this week - as always, and a lot of energy.
Highlights include: Aidan's initial list of Wojo replacements (18:18), Uncle Chris takes over the airwaves to say goodbye to Coach (32:23), Zack's brother Nick Passios calls in and we reveal our Final Four picks (48:43), plus Aidan gets a 15-minute segment on CBS Sports Radio (1:04:11). It's a big day for Marquette, college basketball, and all our listeners. All you have to do is listen.
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association held their Student Awards For Excellence this past weekend and Games & Grub placed 2nd statewide in the Podcast/Radio category, and ranked the highest rated show on Marquette Radio. Aidan and Zack (and Brian, in spirit) discuss the recognition here. Thanks again to Mark Zoromski, Director of Student Media at Marquette, and Reese Seberg, Marquette Radio General Manager. Of course, it is also not possible with the listeners' support! Thank you so much!
Our friend John Fanta, the most plugged-in voice to Big East basketball, joins us during the Saturday of Big East Tournament week from New York. Zack and Aidan talk with John about Marquette's season in review (2:55), get his thoughts on being back in the building at Madison Square Garden (8:23), and preview March Madness with a list of potential sleepers (15:15). All this and much more with our first-ever recurring guest. All you have to do is listen.
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association just ranked Games & Grub as the second-best collegiate radio/podcast in Wisconsin. Aidan and Zack discuss all the details, plus get back to normal by tackling a great college basketball weekend. John Fanta of FOX Sports and the Big East Digital Network joins us (our first ever recurring guest!) to talk all things basketball and his Starbucks order with us (25:15). Then, the boys get a call for NARP Of The Week (47:09), analyze Meghan Markle telling Oprah her first job was at a fro-yo shop named Humphrey Yogart (53:11), Dr. Anthony Fauci calls in to urge all listeners to get vaccinated (1:00:31), then new friend Jadon Conroy calls in to tell a story about sitting in the last row on the plane (1:02:13). It's all on the menu on this week's Games & Grub, now known as the 2nd-highest-rated college show in all of Wisconsin. All you have to do is listen.
Adam Baum, Xavier Men's Basketball beat writer for the Cincinnati Enquirer, joins us on a very special National Marquette Day edition of Marquette-Xavier. We get into the game tonight, how a Xavier fan feels about Marquette, the upcoming outlook for the Big East Tournament, and a bunch more Xs and Os (7:11). We can't go without having some fun as well. Adam joins in on a classic show topic: the best food you ate this week (14:35), his high school glory days as a fullback, getting fed well with Montgomery Inn ribs every gameday, and agrees with John Fanta on Skyline Chili: it's the real deal (1:38). A both lighthearted and informative interview with a great guy. All you have to do is listen!
National Marquette Day is upon us. Brian Gallagher and Aidan Hatton take you through a rabid Marquette campus on a beautiful Saturday morning. There were some key highlights including Jack McCarty and Brian Carlson calling in for G&G hockey talk (12:32), Adam Baum from the Cincinnati Enquirer joining us for an awesome interview ahead of Xavier-Marquette (26:52-44:33; interview alone available on our podcast feed), tackling some basketball news including Jim Boeheim calling out his reporter's height (52:47) and Alex Caruso doing Manscaped commercials - spoiler alert: Brian declares Games & Grub an anti-Alex Caruso podcast (57:01). We wrap up with Uncle Chris and his weekly wacky thoughts (1:06:53). A NMD-themed Saturday show. All you have to do is listen.
Do you feel stupid ordering a "Dunkaccino?" Is Dairy Queen only good in the summer? Is Greg Elliott part of Marquette's starting lineup going forward? These are all questions we tackle during a caller-packed Saturday episode. Best moments include: Chain food news including Starbucks vs. Dunkin, & McDonald's vs. Dairy Queen stories (24:15), NARP Of The Week goes to a new contender (31:30), Joe from Toronto calls in to take out the trash in your coffee order (34:23), Zack vs. Aidan in the show's largest disagreement (36:27), Zack's mother Shelly calls in to congratulate MUTFXC on their meet at DePaul yesterday (45:30), Brian Gallagher calls in from remote location (50:44), Aidan's sister Erin calls in for her scorching sports take (1:04:28), and Uncle Chris misses working from Manhattan (1:12:31). A jam-packed show with great support from our call-in listeners makes for an entertainment experience unlike any other. All you have to do is listen.
Aidan Hatton, Zack Passios, and Brian Gallagher return to the studio on a tropical 25-degree day in Milwaukee. We discuss the week's best in food, sports, and everything in between, including:
10 Questions of food trivia (6:13)
We celebrate our world-famous "ACC guy" we met in Times Square (14:40)
Hockey legend Mike Emrick calls in to dissect the NHL season (40:21)
Uncle Chris makes his return to the show (58:55)
NARP Of The Week returns, a former G&G member dissects Kendall Jenner & Devin Booker, and much more. We are back! All you have to do is listen!
On "Unofficial National Marquette Day," we return to the studio after a long winter's break. Brian Gallagher makes his glorious return to sit down with Zack Passios and Aidan Hatton. The boys dissect Super Bowl Week, give food picks for a large sports weekend and much more. Some of the best moments include analyzing Tom Brady's "Mean Tweets" (13:09), the story of the Chiefs' team barber testing positive for COVID-19 (23:40), two editions of our famous segment "Clip It & Rip It" (38:20), and a STRONG return to NARP Of The Week (1:05:10). Buckle up for a loaded show - all you have to do is listen.
In the final installment of Best Of Games & Grub 2020, we wrap up the year looking back to the final six episodes, jam-packed with content. We whittle it down to only the best in under 25 minutes, including these awesome highlights:
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Zack critiques Aidan's "circadian rhythm" ice cream eating (0:53)
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Milwaukee Coffee debuts (2:05)
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Should scones be dry? (6:37)
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Aidan and Zack preview Jamba and Auntie Anne's coming to Marquette (8:26)
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The "Keep Showing Up" story (9:50)
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Celebrating 1,000 podcast plays (13:39)
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Aidan's Halloween costume debacle (14:09)
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Zack poetically describes Costco as a college student (15:58)
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Aidan dismantles LeBron James' soundbite after winning the NBA Finals (17:04)
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A ladybug stuck in your mask? (20:43)
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Uncle Chris describes "the college lifestyle" (22:23)
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PGA Tour favorite Matt Wolff calls in after missing the cut at the Masters (22:50)
Thanks for a great year. We are so blessed to have the best fans and listeners in the world! We will keep going in 2021! All you have to do is listen.
It's Part 4 of "Best Of Games & Grub 2020," featuring highlights from the summer/early fall. This episode contains only the most entertaining gems from our return to campus, including interviews with the three Jesuits (Rev. Fred Zagone, Rev. Nicholas Santos, and Rev. John Laurance), Shaun "Mraz" Morash of CBS Sports Radio, and the complete recap of a couple hosts becoming dog owners. Highlights include:
DOG SEGMENTS:
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The origin story of Humphrey the dog (0:41)
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Fr. Zagone wishes he got a dog during this pandemic (1:36)
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As a veteran dog owner, Mraz gives advice to the rookies (2:52)
FOOD SEGMENTS:
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The infamous Food Quiz gone wrong (4:57)
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Mraz teaches Aidan how to cook (5:54)
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What is Mraz's favorite cheese? (7:31)
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Mraz based his life trajectory off of "Everybody Loves Raymond" (9:53)
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Fr. Laurance tells an awesome Al McGuire story (11:40)
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Fr. Santos tells Aidan the San Francisco weather is boring? (12:43)
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Going to Hawaii felt like "going to heaven for a while" (13:21)
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Creighton vs. Marquette basketball games: Who does Fr. Santos cheer for? (13:59)
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A final inspirational clip: During COVID-19, we really are "all in this together" (14:19)
A show destined for either lessons or laughter, this one has all the bases covered. All you have to do is listen.
We're back for Part 3 of the Best Of 2020. In this episode, we recap the highlights from the meat of quarantine: interviews with Jenny Fischer, Trenni Kusnierek, Cam Marotta, Ben Steele, and of course, "Sandwich Outta Marquette." Clips include:
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Marquette alumni Jenny Fischer and Trenni Kusnierek describe lessons learned from campus (0:59)
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Jenny Fischer fields a listener question about the carillon bell-ringing class at Marquette (3:38)
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"The Inspiration Segment," featuring Jenny Fischer dealing with her mother's suicide, Trenni Kusnierek's struggles with anxiety and depression, Cam Marotta losing his dad right before college, and Ben Steele on working in a cutthroat business (5:52)
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The best clips from "Sandwich Outta Marquette," featuring special guest Tom Foster (13:36)
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Zack questions Cam Marotta on how he developed his TikTok obsession (18:36)
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Ben Steele explains his infamous 2AM beer tweet from Villanova (19:34)
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Aidan's favorite storyline of the year, The Fanta vs. Fischer 1-on-1 reffed by Markus Howard (20:39)
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How Trenni Kusnierek's unique introduction to sports broadcasting ties into her hate for the Wisconsin Badgers (23:38)
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More handsome QB: Tom Brady or Aaron Rodgers? (25:11)
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Cam Marotta's amazing, behind-the-scenes 3-pointer story from his senior year (25:23)
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Finally, Aidan's pick for funniest clip of the year: the Mo's Irish Pub confusion (27:32)
Quite possibly the biggest run of the year on our show, these five weeks are now crammed into an under-30-minute circus. All you have to do is listen.
In Part 2, we bring the heat even more. We dive into three of our biggest heavy-hitter episodes of the year: the Pantelis Xidias interview, our 58-minute long conversation with John Fanta, and "Buc The Trend," featuring Josh McMahon, David Laine, and breaking news that Tom Brady is leaving the Patriots. The whole rundown includes:
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Zack trying to pronounce Pantelis Xidias' name (0:46)
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The momentous Tom Brady montage and Brian's prediction that the Patriots sign Cam Newton... in March (1:39)
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How Games & Grub met John Fanta, and JF's hilarious play-by-play of Brian swimming (4:03)
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John Fanta's takedown of Aidan's peanut butter burger (6:32)
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Josh McMahon's wacky pizza recipe (10:15)
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Pantelis Xidias' hype "comes out of the womb" (11:12)
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Tiger King talk (12:00)
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Pantelis Xidias' recap of the viral Max Strus dunk that made him famous (12:29)
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Pantelis Xidias' claim if DePaul did not make the tournament, he would shave his head (12:48)
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The epic Baseball vs. Lacrosse debate gets into expletives (14:29)
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David Laine doesn't know what state Marquette is located (16:28)
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A special surprise final clip... (17:31)
A Part 2 chock-full of nostalgia and surprise. All you have to do is listen.
Remember when COVID-19 wasn't a part of our lives? We do. This week, for our first of five installments of "Best of Games & Grub 2020," we go back to memorable moments before the pandemic struck. The spring semester starts strong, National Marquette Day, our parents visit, Aidan gets sick, and so much more. Moments include: - Ed Orgeron's post-championship "ham sandwich" (1:08) - Uncle Chris & his Providence friend Ed Walsh attack Milwaukee's pizza culture (4:00) - All three cohosts' parents make appearances (5:28) - Aidan's immune system gets thrown in the trash (9:36) - The big question: Tylenol or Advil? (10:19) - Is Aidan the crew's delivery boy? (11:26) - Andy Reid's Mac & Cheese recipe (12:32) - Zack & Brian decline a call-in for the first time (18:11) - Picking apart the ACC basketball fan from Times Square (20:06) An episode full of classics, you won't want to miss it. All you have to do is listen.
This week on Games & Grub, Aidan sits down with Kevin Pelton, NBA writer for ESPN. As the draft quickly approaches, we dive into Marquette fan favorite Markus Howard and his chances of getting drafted. In addition, we talk LaMelo Ball's potential, James Wiseman only playing three games at Memphis before the NBA, and who could be good fits for teams like the Celtics, Bulls, and Bucks. Kevin also discusses how Reggie Miller once ripped him for a take in an amazing story, why he loves sports and food as much as us, and PLENTY of other fun topics. Thanks to Kevin for being so generous with his time & for giving a treasure trove of analysis - all you have to do is listen.
How long is your "grace period" between Thanksgiving dinner and dessert? Will Tiger Woods win the Masters? What's your favorite side dish? All these questions and more are answered. Callers include: Uncle Chris, Lizzy Cagle, Rachel Seraphine, Humphrey the dog, and professional golfer Matthew Wolff.
23:21 - Kevin Pelton of ESPN joins the show to answer all your NBA Draft questions. Markus Howard, LaMelo Ball, James Wiseman and more are brought up. At the end, Aidan and Kevin have some fun in answering some non-sports questions, like how Milwaukee's food culture stacks up and why he is a self-proclaimed pocket square enthusiast.
This was a jam-packed episode. All you have to do is listen.
In installment number 2 of Milwaukee Coffee on Games & Grub, Aidan Hatton talks to Scott Lucey, one of the key cogs of the coffee game in the 414. Owner of the Wonderstate (formerly known as Kickapoo) Milwaukee café, Scott has worked closely in the industry for years and is a former chair for the Barista Guild of America. In this conversation, Scott and Aidan talk intricacies of Milwaukee coffee and how Wonderstate specifically has dealt with a number of changes including changing their name, the COVID-19 pandemic, and becoming the country's first solar-powered roaster in 2015. A wealth of Milwaukee coffee knowledge, Scott Lucey's got something to teach everyone in this episode - from amateurs to award-winners. All you have to do is listen.
In the first installment of Milwaukee Coffee, Aidan Hatton of Marquette University brings on Dave Phillips, founder of Coffee For Wellness with Phil Mickelson. As Phil’s right-hand man and performance coach for nearly twenty years, Dave has been one of the Top 100 golf instructors every year since 2000. He is a self-proclaimed coffee snob, and gives listeners a worldwide perspective on just how diverse the coffee industry is. As a world-class body performance instructor, he also educates on coffee's widespread health benefits! It's a peek into one of the most knowledgeable coffee minds worldwide. All you have to do is listen.
Follow Aidan Hatton @aidanhatton7 on Twitter and Instagram for more updates. Follow the show @GrubMUR for additional clips & content!
Aidan is dressed up as what? Milwaukee Coffee debuts. Zack is concerned about Trevor Lawrence. Thanksgiving food takes are already dominating the headlines - do people make excuses for sweet potatoes like they do bad quarterbacks? How do you cut your pizza? All this and more in a jam-packed episode on Halloween; all you have to do is listen.
Zack and Aidan are back for a whirlwind show. To start, they commemorate Games & Grub's fans on over 1,000 total plays on the podcast feed alone, then talk some housekeeping items related to upcoming Milwaukee Coffee segments and Halloween. The guys talk Panda Express' first restaurant in China failing (17:03), LeBron James' major soundbite that Aidan picks apart (24:59), discuss the World Series and the effect of the "bullpen game" (39:54), and pore over Aaron Rodgers' fascination with fraternities, karaoke, and trivia (50:49). Among others, these stories made for a show where you didn't know what was going to happen next. All you have to do is listen.
Aidan and Zack are back with a full menu of takes, laughs, and stories this weekend. Specifically, they discuss Tom Brady's and LeBron James' respective performances on Thursday and Friday, the new Auntie Anne's/Jamba opening on Marquette's campus, if scones are supposed to be dry (yes, you read that right) and much more. Additionally, Aidan introduces his new Milwaukee Coffee segment in the middle of the show...more to come soon!
At the tail end of the show, we play some good news - featuring our friend Jenny Fischer's "Keep Showing Up" t-shirt fundraiser for suicide prevention awareness. If you want to feel inspired, all you have to do is listen.
Aidan Hatton and Zack Passios reunite for a great show centered around Milwaukee coffee, ranting about Nick Foles and the NBA, and analyzing Mac and Cheese. More headlines include: Doc Rivers being fired and hired, an ELECTRIC food quiz, Cam Newton testing positive for COVID-19, if college basketball will play this season and one of the best Uncle Chris phone calls of all time. This one may make you laugh now, or cry later (thanks Drake!). All you have to do is listen.
Aidan takes this one solo and welcomes Kendall Pfrimmer and Uncle Chris back to the show. After Aidan delivers his NBA and NFL thoughts from the week, Kendall finishes a VO2 Max test for Marquette Track & Field and immediately calls in to her favorite show to deliver the news - who won NARP of the Week? Uncle Chris calls Aidan to talk Celtics, how young (and talented) Tyler Herro is, how he is concerned with Jayson Tatum, and how COVID-19 is affecting college campus life. Aidan puts his heart & soul into this one power hour - all you have to do is listen.
Follow us on Twitter/Instagram @GrubMUR for more updates!
Aidan and Zack take you through a whirlwind 90 minutes. Boston sports is on high, football is back with college games today and NFL tomorrow - are sports officially back in full swing? How many candy brand slogans do you know? Anthony Davis' press conference was interrupted by a DOG? All these questions and many others are answered.
31:46 - Rev. John D. Laurance, S.J. joins Aidan for an interview centered around his Marquette Basketball job, how he met Al McGuire (and had his son in his Marquette High homeroom!), his enthusiasm for golf and pizza, his Jesuit journey, and so much more.
52:36 - Aidan's childhood friend Jaylin Cardoza calls in from Massachusetts to give his thoughts on the Celtics, fantasy football fandom, and Cam Newton's debut with the Patriots, among other topics.
Thanks to all who called in and joined the show. This was a fun one - all you have to do is listen.
For this week's interview, Aidan sat down over the phone with Marquette legend and current Creighton rector Rev. Nicholas Santos, S.J. The two discuss Fr. Santos' time in Milwaukee, Omaha, India, and San Francisco (spoiler: he things SF is boring), as well as the famed Tuesday Night Masses and why he loves sports so much.
Follow us on Instagram/Twitter (@GrubMUR) for more clips & show information. Fr. Santos delivered a ton of wisdom this week, and we are grateful for his generosity with his time. All you have to do is listen.
For the first time since February 2020, we are back in studio. Zack and Aidan hold down the fort for this week's show while Brian is at work. The two Massachusetts natives recap the Games & Grub Quarantine Journey and each interview we conducted. The boys also discuss the Bucks' downward spiral, Cam Newton's development in New England, Chipotle culture, and much more.
For this week's interview, Aidan sat down over the phone with Marquette legend and current Creighton rector Rev. Nicholas Santos, S.J. The two discuss Fr. Santos' time in Milwaukee, Omaha, India, and San Francisco (spoiler: he things SF is boring), as well as the famed Tuesday Night Masses and why he loves sports so much.
Follow us on Instagram/Twitter (@GrubMUR) for more clips & show information. It was refreshing to get back in studio after so long, and we delivered. All you have to do is listen.
This week, Aidan Hatton sits down with Shaun Morash, a.k.a. "Mraz" of CBS Sports Radio. Mraz explains his upbringing and how he got into radio (2:40), the real secret sauce for why sports & food go together (6:50), tips from being a veteran dog owner (15:03), and much more. Additionally, Aidan and Mraz close it out with college student cooking tips (19:12), and Games & Grub's Rapid Fire (21:10), where Mraz tackles the tough questions like his favorite cheese, advice for young creators, and confidence in the Yankees winning a championship.
Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@GrubMUR), and a special thanks again to Mraz for taking time out to join us. This is a fun conversation with a fun guy - all you have to do is listen.
As part of the 8/22/20 full show, Aidan sits down for a socially distant interview with Rev. Fred Zagone, S.J., the official chaplain of Marquette University. Aidan and Father Fred discuss his Jesuit and Marquette journey (10:03), how he has dealt with the pandemic, and what might affect students the most going into the school year (14:13). They also recognize the six-year anniversary of the death of Marquette alumnus James Foley (34:36), and go through Games & Grub's Rapid Fire (37:50). Thanks again to Father Fred for being so generous with his time!
For the full show this week, visit Games & Grub's podcast page on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @GrubMUR for more updates. This show should be a good start to the year - all you have to do is listen.
It's true - there's a dog in the house. As Aidan, Brian, and Zack reunite for junior year at Marquette, they are joined by (aptly-named) Humphrey. They go through the full origin story of how they got him - and everything that comes with him (2:17). Follow Humphrey on Instagram - @humphrey_the_doggy - for more updates!
(9:12) Aidan then sits down for a socially distant interview with Rev. Fred Zagone, S.J., the official chaplain of Marquette University. Aidan and Father Fred discuss his Jesuit and Marquette journey (10:03), how he has dealt with the pandemic, and what might affect students the most going into the school year (14:13). They also recognize the six-year anniversary of the death of Marquette alumnus James Foley (34:36), and go through Games & Grub's Rapid Fire (37:50). Thanks again to Father Fred for being so generous with his time!
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @GrubMUR for more updates. This show should be a good start to the year - all you have to do is listen.
Today Aidan and Zack welcome on Ben Steele, one of the most knowledgeable voices speaking on Marquette Basketball, as the team's beat writer for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The guys dive into a plethora of Marquette topics with Ben, including:
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A reflection on Markus Howard's MU career and his NBA future (1:49)
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The emergence of the "Post-Howard Era," and the arrival of top recruit Dawson Garcia (4:39)
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Brendan Bailey declaring for the NBA Draft (7:25)
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The future of Coach Steve Wojciechowski and the entire staff (12:09)
Then, Ben gives his take on the new NCAA image and likeness guidelines (15:21). Finally, the guys wrap it all up with Rapid Fire (20:32), where we hear Ben's favorite Milwaukee restaurant, most underrated Big East city, about his famous Villanova beer tweet, and more.
Thanks again to Ben for taking the time! This one has something for every #MUBB fan - all you have to do is listen!
Zack and Aidan are joined by four-year letter winner for Marquette Men's Basketball and MU graduate Cam Marotta, now working on the sidelines as a Program Assistant. The guys get into the Marotta family's quarantine strategies, notably going on TikTok (1:08), then Cam describes the vibe as the Marquette basketball season was cut short in New York (2:43). Aidan and Zack also talk to Cam about how he almost played college football at Butler (6:50), his big 3-pointer against Southern last season (10:06), and how coach Steve Wojciechowski has helped guide Cam since the passing of his father in 2015 (13:59). Finally, we conclude with Rapid Fire, where we hear Cam's favorite 414 restaurant, his take on the Packers drafting Jordan Love, and answer listener submissions from Mikey Walsh, Tom Foster, AND past guest Jenny Fischer (19:02).
Thanks again to Cam for being so generous with his time. For a full interview recap and our favorite clips, follow us on Twitter/Instagram @GrubMUR. This week should be a fun one for all #MUBB fans - all you have to do is listen.
We asked, you answered. Our fearless leader Travis Scott dropped the now-famous lyrics mentioning Marquette University, and your friends at Games & Grub took them and ran: "Sandwich Outta Marquette" was born. Today pro sandwich analyst Tom Foster joins Aidan as they take on the sandwich listener submissions on Instagram and Twitter (both @GrubMUR). In the spirit of the NFL Draft this week, they compare each sandwich submitted to a current NFL player. The results are sure to bring you a smile. Our sandwich submissions come from loyal listeners Josh McMahon (2:31), Emma Stalder (5:26), Rich Miller (8:20), Tom Foster himself (11:08), Tim Keenan and Sean Mahoney (13:22), Madeline Sporina (16:43), and Ray Lamlein (19:08). This one's a true Games & Grub classic - full of sports and food. All you have to do is listen!
Emmy-winning anchor and reporter Trenni Kusnierek from NBC Sports Boston joins Aidan for a really fun interview covering a myriad of topics. They first talk Trenni's Marquette experience and how it shaped her professional career (1:59), then transition to talking the daily grind of working in Boston sports media (10:22). Trenni also discusses her battles with mental health and how everyone can take care of themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic (13:47). We wrap it up with some of Trenni's running tips and routes in Milwaukee (17:34), and Games & Grub's Rapid Fire (19:40). This one has something for everyone from college students to lifelong natives of the 617 or the 414. All you have to do is listen!
Marquette University Graduate and NCAA Digital & Social Media personality Jenny Fischer joins Games & Grub for a really fun interview. Aidan and Zack first talk to Jenny about her four-year Marquette experience and what to take advantage of on campus (2:03), and how she's built her extensive professional network (8:20). Jenny lost her mother to suicide in 2010, and she relays her message to all those going through hardships of all kinds, including the COVID-19 situation (11:23). She also talks about how much Markus Howard will be missed on campus (13:07), and the 1-on-1 game Markus may ref between her and John Fanta (17:47). Finally, Jenny answers Games & Grub's Rapid Fire (22:50), and takes some listener submission questions (26:19). Get ready to learn from a truly amazing person - all you have to do is listen!
Tom Brady is a Tampa Bay Buccaneer. Social distancing and the COVID-19 outbreak equals the cancellation of sports. You get a full recap from Brian, Zack, and Aidan all recording from their respective houses. Then recurring guest Josh McMahon joins the show (25:32) to give his take on Brady's departure, working at his local pizza joint, and the hot topic of baseball vs. lacrosse. After that, Aidan welcomes on his great friend David Laine (44:05) to further defend baseball's honor and to tell his stories of fantasy football frustration. It's a jam-packed show. All you have to do is listen.
One of the most tuned-in voices to the Big East and all of college basketball, John Fanta, joins Aidan, Zack, and Brian for a conversation that certainly stretches to sports, food, and anything in between. The guys discuss how they met in the first place (3:19), Markus Howard and Myles Powell's lasting legacies leaving school (6:18), his Twitter prowess (12:42), Rick Pitino's new job at Iona (19:19), the addition of UConn and Danny Hurley to the Big East next season (21:18), and his favorite food spots across the Big East (24:13) - let's just say Providence, Marquette, DePaul and Xavier fans will be happy to hear his answer. John also dives into the Games & Grub Peanut Butter Burger Debate (26:56), his advice to young broadcasters (32:29), and his golf game (39:55). Finally, he discusses whether Howard and Powell should have their numbers retired (49:03), where the Big East is headed as a basketball conference (51:15) and his tips for self-quarantine (54:20). John was very generous with his time and, as a result, we promise this interview will surely have something for you. All you have to do is listen.
As Drake said, "It's been a moment since I've done some public speaking." We RETURN with a fun interview with one of our most high-profile guests yet, Pantelis Xidias of DePaul Men's Basketball. Heralded as "college basketball's greatest hype man," Xidias joins us to explain how he comes up with all his dance moves on the sideline, plus his favorite pre-game meal, the hardest place to play in the Big East and MUCH more. All you have to do is listen.
It's game day - Providence basketball hosts Marquette on a Saturday morning. After the city of Milwaukee (and its pizza) gets roasted by Uncle Chris and his gang via call-in, Aidan, Zack, and Brian discuss more Marquette Basketball plus give you a loaded 10 Questions. Pat Connaughton gets robbed in the dunk contest by Dwyane Wade, the Marquette Track & Field team gets a shoutout for meet day, "Friends" is coming back, and Zack and Aidan prepare for the Big East Tournament in New York. It's all here, on Games & Grub - all you have to do is listen.
Brian and Zack complete the show sans Aidan this week - what a miracle. The boys discuss anticipation for NBA All-Star Weekend, Zillion Beers merchandise flying off the shelves, their favorite neutral sites for an NFL/College Football game and much more. Should Wisconsin-ND at Lambeau be a thing? How much did Michael Jordan and LeBron James' trading card sell for? Will we watch the XFL? The answers are all here. All you have to do is listen.
The show returns after a week off - Aidan was sick last week as Zack and Brian trash his immune system to start the show. It's a big roundtable as Aidan's mom & dad, Brian's mom & dad, as well as Zack's dad & brother Jake make appearances. Uncle Chris calls in to give us his take on Providence basketball & the Celtics' trade deadline moves. Mookie Betts goes to the Dodgers as the baseball fans in the room (everyone except Brian) give their thought on the Red Sox becoming a low-budget team. Plus, we remember Kobe Bryant and recognize his effect on the world today. All this and more on this week's Games & Grub; all you have to do is listen.
Zack, Aidan, and Brian are back from winter break with hot takes on basically everything. We talk Marquette basketball's heartbreaking loss to Butler in overtime, the upcoming Super Bowl 54 storylines (some of which Aidan is already tired of), and two legendary football guys and their food affinity: Ed Orgeron's ham sandwich and Andy Reid's famous mac & cheese recipe. Does Jimmy Garoppolo being extremely handsome alter our perception of him? Is Milwaukee's Comet Café overrated or not? Was Rob Lowe's NFL logo hat rational or ridiculous? We answer it all on this week's Games & Grub. All you have to do is listen.
In this caller-filled episode, Aidan and Zack return from Massachusetts to Marquette and recap their Thanksgiving. Aidan travels up to Hingham and meets Zack's family at "Nonno Pizza Night," Marquette loses to Maryland but Markus Howard scored 90 points in two games, and Zack is the man that would eat his gingerbread house. Plus: Kendall Pfrimmer makes one man real happy with her Narp of the Week pick, and Uncle Chris makes his triumphant return to the show to gift Aidan with a nice roasting for the Christmas season. Callers include: Mrs. Passios, Aidan's sister Erin with her friends and Mrs. Hatton, Nonni, Kendall Pfrimmer, Sean Mahoney, and Uncle Chris!
Justin Price, Email Marketing Specialist for the Milwaukee Bucks and Marquette University alumnus, joins Games & Grub. Aidan and Zack talk to Justin about his Marquette Business education and how it translated to what he does now, being an employee of his favorite team, some NBA predictions, his favorite Drake album and why he thinks having an open mind is so important. Listen today for some great insight from Mr. Price!
The official DJ for Marquette Men's Basketball at Fiserv Forum, DJ Snack Daddy, joins us in studio. We talk to him about his come-up in the DJ industry, how his court vision is at Fiserv Forum during games, his stance on the NFL today, Kanye West, and so much more. DJ Snack Daddy has built up numerous relationships with the team, especially with Markus Howard; we discuss his pregame routine, how he caters to the crowds and players at the same time, and his hidden talent. You won't want to miss this!
Aidan & Zack run the show today and welcome on two VERY special guests, DJ Snack Daddy of Marquette Basketball and Justin Price of the Milwaukee Bucks. Both interviews bring great insight! The boys also talk their bold takes of the week, discuss their recent trip to Madison and more. Also, Molly Evans calls in to deliver the Narp of the Week crown once again. Here’s to another great episode!
Guest host Bennett Lundberg joins us for an awesome 90 minutes. He talks to us about Boston vs. Chicago, the White Sox farm system, how he is Instagram famous and more. Zack, Aidan, and Bennett talk about the Marquette basketball fan experience against Purdue, the Astros' cheating scandal, and play 10 Questions - all of them about Bennett. Sean Mahoney is our first caller, and Zack takes him to task on Villanova basketball. Plus, Rachel Seraphine and Kendall Pfrimmer declare our Narp of the Week. All this and much more!
It's family weekend for Zack as we welcome on his parents, Shelly and Jim, to the show. Zack's parents and the boys discuss Steve Wojciechowski's shoe game vs. Zack's dad's, how you wear a quarter zip, and much more in a fun-filled ten minutes. Before that, Aidan, Zack, and Brian discuss Marquette's basketball victory over Loyola Maryland plus a lot more college sports, the best foods they ate this week, and more. Callers this week include Uncle Kevin, as well as Rachel Seraphine and Kendall Pfrimmer, who announce this week's "Narp of the Week." Listen today to hear who takes the crown!
Emmy-winning news anchor Mark Ockerbloom from Boston 25 News joins Games & Grub and talks with the guys about the media landscape and how he got his way into it, reminiscing about the Al McGuire days, fighting the Providence-Marquette rivalry, his favorite Boston pizza place, and much more! This was an awesome 23 minutes to be a part of and we think you'll enjoy it as much as we did!
Emmy-winning news anchor from Boston 25 News Mark Ockerbloom joins us for an awesome interview. Listen to the interview by skipping to the 42-minute mark or by checking out JUST the interview on this podcast page! Before that, the boys dig into Kirk Cousins, how they don't understand Daylight Savings, give you their bold takes of the week, and so much more. Gear up!
The boys are back from fall break in Minnesota and recap their trip to the Land of 10,000 Lakes. They compare their dorm, Humphrey Hall, to which NFL player? Kendall Pfrimmer declares who out of the three hosts was the "Narp of the Week", in the segment's grand opening. The boys also talk with Kendall about Aidan's controversial running shoes just purchased. Aidan ate a burger and got peanut butter on it (again), Joe Buck gets slandered (again), and the head-to-head discussion this week is: do you drink orange juice with or without pulp? All this and so much more!
Brian, Zack, and Aidan are back from Notre Dame and have some fresh thoughts from last weekend. Bobby Joe Murphy from Nashville calls in as Brian defends regular Oreos against Double Stuf. Aidan goes after Max Kellerman's Tom Brady take, and the boys pit the Pac-12 mascots against each other in a fight. Also, how long is appropriate to hold the door for someone? Tom Foster calls in to give his take. Zack's headed to Chicago to cheer on his brother in the Chicago Marathon, and plenty of marathon talk ensues. Aidan's sandwich ordering technique at The Commons gets trashed by Zack. All this and much more is coming your way; all you have to do is listen.
Zack and Brian are joined by Aidan at the 25-minute mark of this episode. The boys prepare to head to Notre Dame for the weekend, and get a preview of the action from Brendan Bettencourt. Mike Brey and Brian Kelly get wildly funny comparisons. Rachel Seraphine makes her G&G debut and stays humble about her Rookie of the Year status. Aidan is a big fan of Kenan Thompson playing David Ortiz on SNL. Zack & Brian run through some NFL QB talk. All spread references in this episode are for entertainment purposes only. Callers include Brendan Bettencourt (twice!), Aidan Hatton, and Rachel Seraphine!
Games & Grub is back, in its sophomore year! Brian, Zack, and Aidan are on board and discuss some quick NFL thoughts, Gardner Minshew, and how it's hard signing a lease agreement. The highly-acclaimed Minnesota vs. Massachusetts high school hockey debate lives up to the hype. Aidan's golf game gets trashed, the Simple Servings line gets scrutinized, and much more. Callers include: Uncle Chris, Joro Rosales, and Richard Miller!
This episode features the Boston boys, Aidan and Zack running the show. They welcome on a slew of callers including Zack's cousin Sean Mahoney breaking down Villanova basketball, Aidan's former youth sports coach John Moreno on the state of lacrosse, and the instant legend Joe from Toronto talking about the "Drake Curse". Aidan tells Zack about his lunch at Build-a-Breakfast Build-a-Burger, which sparks a toppings discussion that starts a major controversy.
In 97 years of Marquette Radio, has anyone ever done anything like this? We don't think so. On April 13, 2019, Brian, Kevin, and Aidan get a pizza delivery from a Milwaukee staple, Zaffiro's Pizza, and give a review live on the air. You won't want to miss it. In addition, the guys discuss how to improve baseball, Magic Johnson stepping down in stunning fashion from his post with the Lakers, and cheer on Tiger Woods during the live Masters broadcast.
This episode features Aidan, Jackson, Brian, and Zack, who makes his in-studio debut. The broadcast of the Marquette University lacrosse team cuts off the show early, but before that the boys discuss the NCAA tournament and the Final Four. Zack gives a shout-out to his "Coaching Team Sports" class. In 10 Questions, the guys reminisce over their obsession with the AAF, and Brian explains why he really likes Peeps. We also rank the best Marquette dining halls, and talk a little NBA before we get kicked out.
In the final show of the fall semester, Jackson and Aidan give a sendoff to the faithful fans into Christmas break. They discuss the best moments in the show's history through one semester, strike up a bet with a loyal friend of the show, Uncle Chris, and so much more. The boys run through the greatest Christmas-themed 10 Questions of all time with the help of Marquette student and loyal listener Josie Brill. Bourne resident Josh McMahon calls in to discuss his HOT Kobe Bryant take, the Patriots' Super Bowl chances, and recalls playing with Aidan in their youth basketball days. To wrap it up, Aidan gives his review of a common 414 eatery: the Milwaukee Ale House.
On this episode of Games & Grub, Aidan, Jackson, and Kevin are in the house. The boys recap their Thanksgivings in terms of football...and food. The latter of those two leads to an engaging discussion in which Aidan gives "his most controversial take yet." Katie Wojciechowski calls in to give her in-depth analysis of the Marquette basketball team. Somehow, the guys find time amidst all this to address Ben Simmons and Kendall Jenner getting back together, the steroid era in the MLB, Tiger vs. Phil, and give TWO reviews of Milwaukee restaurants: Bro-Yo and Oscar's.
All four roommates are back - Aidan, Jackson, Kevin, and Brian - and they are back and better than ever. Thanksgiving break is almost upon us so we answer the hard-hitting questions: what's on your plate this Thanksgiving? What are you thankful for? Among other topics, the boys break down whether the Duke basketball team would beat the Cavaliers, Marquette basketball's opening-night victory over UMBC, the best new NBA jerseys, and debate the better non-major sport: golf vs. tennis. Zack Passios and Joro Rosales call in to give their picks for "Most Team-Oriented Sport", and a hilarious discussion ensues.
On this episode from November 3, 2018, a full cast of characters includes Aidan, Jackson, Kevin, and Brian. The boys discuss NFL and NBA in depth including taking on a big quarterback question: Tom Brady or Aaron Rodgers?