Bub’s Pub Podcast
Welcome to Bub’s Pub, the podcast where the conversation flows as freely as the beer (BYOB!). Join host Dan ”Bub” Drews and his rotating cast of characters, including regular Brennen Roberts, as they dive headfirst into the kind of chats you’d overhear at your favorite neighborhood watering hole. If you’re a Chicagoan navigating the wild world of sports (Go Bears? Go Cubs?), the latest flicks, shows, books, the joys (and occasional terrors) of fatherhood, and maybe even some grown-up business talk (without getting too serious), then pull up a virtual stool. We’re serving up opinions, laughs, and maybe even a little unsolicited advice, all with a distinctly Chicago suburban flavor. So grab your beverage of choice and join the Bub’s Pub crew! It’s like hanging out with your buddies, without having to leave the house.
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11 minutes ago
11 minutes ago
Pull up a stool! This Bub's Pub episode is packed with takes on the Cardinals vs. Cubs, celebrating George Wendt's impact, and breaking down Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese. Our main event? A can't-miss, laugh-out-loud draft of the greatest graduation speeches ever! It’s the perfect blend of sports, pop culture, and pub banter.
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Scott Presley joins me as a guest this week to discuss the book "Die With Zero" by Bill Perkins. We also cover the genesis of the pizza eating challenge, the Cubs/Cardinals rivalry. We breakdown the new Illini contract extensions for Brad Underwood and Bret Bielema. Does Pete Rose belong in the Hall of Fame? Does Jordon Hudson belong on the UNC sidelines? All of this is answered today.
Thursday May 08, 2025
Thursday May 08, 2025
Bub's Pub: The Cornucopia Catch-Up!
Welcome to Bub's Pub for a "veritable cornucopia" of topics! We dissect high school baseball and shout out school leadership. Legal chuckles include the tiny Whopper lawsuit and Red Bull's lack of wings, alongside Real ID headaches. NFL talk covers Gruden's unfiltered interviews, Steelers moves, and predicting the Bears schedule. College football excitement features Illinois' ranking, Arch Manning mania, and unique portal strategies. We debate the viral "100 men vs. gorilla", celebrate YouTube turning 20, and dive into wild food challenges, from local spots to classic movies!
Thursday May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
With guest Brennen Roberts, we break down the 2025 NFL Draft for the Chicago Bears and review each pick. We also discuss University of Texas QB Quinn Ewers decision to enter the NFL draft this year and how it may have cost him millions of dollars. We will update you on the new legal wrinkle regarding NIL money and the wild story of the Iamaleava boys.
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Guest Brennen Roberts and I discuss the 2025 Chicago Cubs. We discuss the dramatic 11-10 win over the Dodgers, and review their overall strengths and weaknesses. There are new developments in the Nico Iamaleava story involving his brother. And we give our dream scenarios for the Bears in the 2025 draft.
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Guest Brennen Roberts discuss the options for the Chicago Bears for the 2025 NFL Draft. A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Brennen also reviews the story of Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava, who held out of spring practice to try to get more NIL money. We will discuss what happened and the possible domino effects of his actions on college athletics.
*** Our apologies for some audio issues in the middle of this episode. We will fix this for future episodes.