Bow Wow! The Dudes are joined by the Duchess of Dogs Lauren Williams (Holy Goat Improv, Whirled News Tonight) to try her fave dog house, Byron's Hot Dogs located on Irving Bark! Her Highness reminisces about losing her Duke Doug and being a lazy movie fan on Letterboxd. We then get into the classic debate of "Is a hot dog a sandwich?" before uncove…

Dawg Dudes ride at noon with Chef Neal Starbird (Midnight Burger Podcast) all the way to Sonic the All-American Dive-In! He shares his childhood hot dog ritual and why he only gets back to Sonic with host Rob. We get into the nitty gritty of brats vs dogs before he shares his dog dressing preference and why he thinks dogs should be in the Great Ame…

Sierra Mist superfan Mike Gospel (How Star Wars Is It, Baby Wants Candy, BLANK! The Musical) stops by the Dawg House to chat about a Chicago institution, the Superdawg Drive-In! He shares how he's always thinking of hot dogs but even more so in photos. We get the truth about his pickle feelings and learn the secret of Chicago Sauce. We take some me…

Well, hot dog! We have a "weiner"! - The Simpsons (S05E17) It's opening day for Dawg Dudes and throwing out the first pitch is fan-fave Kate Cohen (CSZ Chicago, Blank the Musical)! We visit local institution Budacki’s Drive In with Kate Coney as she shares her love of classic Chicago-style dogs. She tells us about the importance of keeping dogs sna…

We've got the dutchess of the double deck aka Marie Maloney back in studio to chat about three different beverages! She shares stories of destination weddings, supper clubs, and hanging out with Spritz Influencers. We then learn about Bulgarian efficiency and the best way to send pennies to rising country star Tate McRae. Brought to you by Littlefo…

The original St. Paddy's Day crew is back! Two of the brightest emeralds, Allie Ring (DCOMmentaries, Malarkey Comedy) & Kevin Lambert (Go Cubs) are in studio for a Holiday Draft and to try some Pots o' Gold! They share their first-hand account of day drinking and witnessing hungover zombies. We then dive into the green deep end to make our luckiest…

Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time! - King Leonidas The man, the myth, the legend, Ken Grabowski (The Keg Band) is in studio for our 300th Episode! The Rob-father shares with us the importance of being hydrated, where to get the best OJ, and that even dirty-looking water can taste delicious. He then reveals how he's a #BulkBo…

CW: Parental Loss After a month of mourning Papa Bottles, we’re back with fan fave Andreas Tsironis (The First Annual Inaugural Grief Awards) for a very special episode. We talk about love, loss, and whether there can be ethical consumption under capitalism. Listen as we try to keep loss light and try three new soda flavors: Blackberry Dr Pepper, W…

This is one time where television really fails to capture the true excitement of a large squirrel predicting the weather. -Phil Connors it's time for Deja Brew and View with fan-fave Buck LePard (Music Box Theatre) and the holiday classic Groundhog Day! He joins the illustrious #ThreeTimersClub as we learn how a fateful sleepover introduced him to …

We're saying goodbye to being dry with future fan fave Simon Tessmer (Sketch Playlist, Clued-In). He shares where he originally got his Schweppervescence and why his Dry January started in 2023. He reveals that he doesn’t speak French like a little kid anymore and recalls spending New Years in a galaxy far, far away. We then try some extra drinks, …

For our first Dry January ep of 2025, we're joined by industry insider Benno Nelson (Old Town concert featuring Mustafa) He stops by to share his brand new non-alc Salted Lemonade from Five Corners Beverage Co and shares why it might make you want some tacos. We chat about co-running an NA beverage company and why everyone wants to sip something in…

Josh and Rob are joined by fan fave Ryan Ben (Hitch*Cocktails, Clued In) to talk reading, free child care, and failed grandparent nicknames. He helps them share book stats and sip on beverages inspired by the reads. We chat solving murders, saving the Earth’s sun, and ranch living all while running down our top books of 2024. #RuthlessTallBoys Did …

We're starting 2025 with a look back at 2024! As Josh and Rob wait for their guest to arrive, they chat about holiday parties, their favorite drinks of 2024, and things to look forward to in 2025. Will they GYAOTD in the new year, listen to find out! Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters! Use promo code "POPPOP" to save 20% off your order Vi…

3...2...1... Happy New Year's Eve...Draft! It's our first Holiday Draft of 2025: NYE! We're joined by the best guests of the year, Natalie Younger & Jimmy Barrett to start our new year right! We all jockey to make the best starting four to have the most rocking New Year's Eve ever. Listen to see who wants holiday surprises, what makes the most ball…

It's our second Annual Holiday Draft: Christmas! 7th timer Natalie Younger & 4th timerJimmy Barrett join us to make the draft season bright! We discuss the creepiest Holiday Songs and the best Holiday Specials as we pick our starting Xmas four. Listen as we discover the power of Ruggs, Goth Holiday Memes, and jumping into Taint Territory. We then t…

Christmas already? Ugh! - The Grinch Media Mogul Miguel Lepe Jr. (Escàndalo!, The Guitar Thief) stops by with a couple of special elves to talk about Illumination's The Grinch starring Benedict Cumberbatch. He shares his Grinch rankings as we sip on homemade NA Grinch Juice. We learn from his little ones about the drama of the movie, the power of s…

For our 10th & Final 2024 Get Your Ass Out The Door Tour we're joined by fan faves Tara Egan & Vinny Tangherlini! They get us in the festive spirit as we visit the Christkindlmarket Chicago! We chat about making mug collecting a holiday tradition, how a Raclette Sandwich is the “gift that keeps on giving” and figure out who's on Team #HotWine! Hear…

Local hero James "T-Day" Dugan (Hitchcocktails, Whirled News Tonight) let us crash his Annual Night Before Thanksgiving meet-up at Cork Lounge! We get a little nuts fighting off head colds as we try some of Dugan's homemade seasonal alcohol infusions. Then we taste a new beer from a fave brewery before discussing the golden age of jukeboxes and bar…

It's our first annual holiday draft: Thanksgiving! Fan Faves Natalie Younger & Jimmy Barrett join us as we try four Thanksgiving #TallBoys and set our starting four picks to make our dream Turkey Day! Listen as we chat about late holiday dinners, "knuckling out" a Turkey, and share our version of the Thanksgiving Grinch. Brought to you by Littlefoo…

Montreal's very own Bethany Remely (Comedy Sportz) joins us to spill the tea at the historic Drake Hotel during our 2024 Get Your Arse Out the Door Tour! We take our afternoon tea in the fancy Palm Court just like the Queen and Princess Diana did back in the day. Bethany tells us about her first tea across the pond before breaking down her dream da…

Avian admirer Josh Zagoren (The Paper Machete, Chad The Bird) joins us to visit one of his favorite haunts The Green Mill Cocktail Lounge! We chat about finding the best seat in the house and the Green Mill's famous clientele. We then hear from Josh Z about his bad blood with peanuts, why Quantum Leap should be fun, and try a Thanksgiving umami ver…

Local cinephile Beth "Pants" Lach takes out apple picking for her favorite cider! We taste-test a few flavors, talk about tummy troubles, and discuss looking for "white whale" ciders. We then hear the secret of "Mario Juice", all three of her trusted cider trinity, and why Batman and bat men are both special in their own way. Brought to you by Litt…

Happy Helloween! We're visited by the one and only Crypt Keeper to chat about his silver scream debut: Tales From the Crypt Presents: Demon Knight. This Hollywood deadsider shares gorys of his rise to fame, his artistic process, and some tales from the kiss…of the many celebs he’s romanced over the years. We then taste-test a few 16oz maul boys and…

Indiana's own Katie Kincaid (Kohl's Cash, Sauteed Standup) drops by to share the most metal of all waters, Mango Chainsaw Liquid Death! She tells us how she's influenced local bars to start carrying it before we chat about paper Dixie Cups & Paper Girls. Also, the video game was called GRIS. Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters! Use promo c…

The Village of Skokie's own Lily Calder and Fiona Stephens (Trapped in a Musical, Whirled News Tonight) allow us passage from Chicago to visit their hometown fave, The Sketchbook Brewing Co. Taproom and Brewery! We sample several of Sketchbook's fresh drafts, take advantage of their Bring Your Own Bagel policy, and are joined by a secret guest. We …

Local cinephile Sean Price (Whirled News Tonight, Honk) joins us to visit the best bar you haven't been to yet, the Binny's Tasting Room in Lincon Park! Listen as we take in its splendor, try some special flights, and try to guess what the building was used as before it became a great place to hang. We then chat about the importance of cup holders,…

Vegas Baby! We roll into Sin City to celebrate hot shooter Josiah Jenkins (Esq.) in the fourth ep of our 2024 Get Your Ass Out the Door Tour! He joins us to chat milestone birthdays, the benefits of an ice-cold yard dawg, and the highs and lows of gambling. We then break down our visit to the famous Golden Tiki to sip tropical beverages in a dark i…

The Village of Lisle's own Zach Thompson (Comedy Sportz, Improvised Shakespeare) gives us a tour of his town for the third ep of our 2024 Get Your Ass Out the Door Tour! We pop our bottles to his favorite watering hole, the Bubblehouse Brewing Company! He reveals why it's worth it to become a member, how to speak to pizza, and the joys of a 17-stop…

Shakespeare Blood Oaths's own Orlando Lara (Twelfth Night, McGarnackle) is in studio to chat all about two special tequilas! We taste Tapatio Blanco, Hacienda Vieja, some agua frescas, and many more! Lando shares about growing up near the tequila homeland but not really drinking till he joined the Chicago improv scene. We snack on some homeland fav…

Shakespeare Blood Oaths's own James Major (Twelfth Night) stops by to share his love of Oktoberfest Lagers! We sip on his fave, Waddle from Off Color Brewing & hear how he found his purpose while looking out over a body of water. We then compare #TallBoys with #ShortBoys, the best ice breakers for work situations, before tasting the first ever Cold…

Mature gentleman A.J. Miller (aka Mr. Bread) is back in studio to share a tiny can of the CBD/THC beverage Choom from Hopewell Brewing! We all share some of our earliest dank memories, possible Halloween costumes, National Parks, and wolf sanctuaries. A.J. then pops out his own extra drink and shares the best way to make sure your favorite song get…

Our Best bud Andreas “Dre Dre” Tsironis stops by late night for his almost sixth episode! We're fighting summer covid and staying hydrated with Electrolit! We then talk about our classic sick beverages, late-night ice cream, our fave Bush, & which jellies are our jam. Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters, use the promo code: PopPop for 20% …

The Baked Boys begin their deep dive into the Costco Bakery and beyond with a party classic, Cake! Joined by the newest Baked Boy, Ashley Geron (CSZ) they talk signature dishes, why two birthday cakes aren't always better, and then go on a Frosting Crawl! Hopefully brought to you by an East Coast original, Caroline's Cakes. #BakeBiggerBaby #WhenIDi…

We make a Costco Connection with the hilarious Kate Cohen. She joins Josh and Rob to chat about home delivery from Costco.com, bum products, and make a brand new segment! #BuyBiggerBaby Originally aired April 8, 2021 Visit our Merch closet at https://poppinbottles.threadless.com!By Poppin' Productions

1/2 Scottish lad Garrett Kelly (Devil's Daughter) is back for a threepeat! He's in studio to share some of his small batch Micil Irish Whiskey! He recalls visiting the land of is ancestors, playing bar trivia, and his hot dog thoughts. We then drop mberrys, taste three flavors of Oberon Sunshine Shandy, and let our fears lead to anger with cookies.…

In our second "2024 Get Your Ass Out the Door" episode, Josh and Rob are joined by friend of the show Todd Page (Malarkey Comedy)! The trio travels down to boys town to visit one of Todd's favorite bars: CELLBLOCK! They discuss the atmosphere, themed nights, speciality drinks, and why there's no ladies room. Also, here's the Simpson's clip that Rob…

Hotlanta's own Isabella Weiss (Malarkey Comedy) drops by to share her love of Minute Maid Kids+ Orange Juice and local fave Eris Pedestrian Hard Cider. She lets us know the perils of salad for breakfast, her secret tip for digesting eggs, and dating with Covid, and why the Coca-Cola museum isn't as fun as it used to be. We then talk about drinking …

Past and future guest Todd Page joins us for this mini ep! He helps us guess who else was born on the 4th of July and the top ten beverages in America. Have a safe and happy holiday! Visit our Merch closet at https://poppinbottles.threadless.com!By Poppin' Productions

New returning guest Marybeth Kram (Clued In) gets the party started with her love of Long Beach Iced Tea! We chat about college drinks, revisit some classic segments, and then play a dumb game of Smooth with #Bobby2Shots. Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters, use the promo code: PopPop for 20% off your entire order! Originally aired Novembe…

Florida's own Alonso Ramirez (Birdlady, Clued-In) stops by the studio to share his love of Yoo-hoo, Diet Dr Pepper, and Spring Water! He tells us about the perils of an open bar and getting tattoo art from Wikipedia. He then recalls Wawa trips, becoming an adult in the soda aisle, and learning from a Water Sommelier Brought to you by Littlefoot Cof…

Minnesota's own Molly Ruffner (Kohl's Cash, Burlesque is More) takes a break from puppet shows to talk Sprite! She shares how to keep a sweet addiction at bay and why no sugar is BS. We hear about her catching baseball fever at a young age and what beverage is best after any sports game. We then learn about Frog Water, Snickers Salad, and list our …

Recent birthday reveler, Nicole Vespa (Voila! The Improvised Musical) drops by to spill the tea on her go-to party pleaser, a Margarita Shandy and her favorite brew Kirin Ichiban! She talks all about becoming a baking wizard during lockdown and getting super at Duo Lingo. We then chat all about international travel, climbing in videogames, and meet…

Michigan’s own Jackie Wiles (She’s Boygan) stops by to share her love of that great American IPA, Bell's Two-Hearted! We try a couple of flavors and she reveals how this beer was too sophisticated when she started drinking. She then gives us tips on how to help a friend relax when drinking and we mourn the loss of heads on tummies. Brought to you b…

Rob and Josh go double solo as they welcome back their original format! Josh talks about traveling abroad with his former housemate plus his current roommate. He shares some trip highlights, brings something fun to drink, and quizzes Rob about Grabowski's around the world. Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters, use the promo code: PopPop for…

Human sunbeam Sarah Shockey (Marty & Sarah Love Wrestling) is back in studio to talk religion and weedy lemonade! She shares her thoughts on the DMB "incident", winking mayors, and the top movies of all time (2001). We then rank some rootbeers & play some dumb games! Brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters, use the promo code: PopPop for 20% o…

As FRY GUYS comes to an end, we welcome back the wonderful Kate "Crisp" Cohen (Comedy Sportz, Trapped in a Musical) to try some Jewel Tater Babies! We discuss the Chicken section of your local jewel, buffets, LOTRs, and why food shouldn't have smiles. This episode is brought to you by LITTLEFOOT COFFEE ROASTERS. Use promo code POPPOP at check out t…

Josh and Rob take over to talk about their favorite fries. But we needed a third heat so we tricked Erin Elmore to joins us again! We talk Wingstop Fries, Wendy's Fries, McDonald's, movie trivia, and why lists are silly. Like books? Click here! This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters. Use promo code POPPOP at check out to save …

The wonderful Audrey Schiffhauer (CLUED IN) joins the fry guys to talk Burger King Fries! We chat about home fries, the service industry, chicken fries, Sonic fries, and Dollywood. Plus a special segment about Wendy's Frosty! Follow Colin's Movie Trivia on Instagram! This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roasters. Use promo code POPPO…

Multi-hyphenate talent Miguel Lepe Jr. (Escàndalo!, The Guitar Thief) joins the fry guys to talk Popeyes Cajun Style Fries! He confesses they might not be #1 but are close enough. We chat about celebrity impressions, starch on starch, and how Blackberry Bubly was basically Dr. recommended. This episode is brought to you by Littlefoot Coffee Roaster…

The Fry Guys are joined by Clio Award winner Peter Corey (Clued-In, Ten Dollar Comedy) to talk about Diner Gril Cheese Fries AND the ubiquitous McDonald's Shoestring fries! Peter shares his thoughts on takeaway vs eating on location and even reveals his special occasion fry style. We then ask the hard questions like "Are Fries a Meal?" and "What Di…