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Always Saucy in Chicago

Always Saucy in Chicago

By Zach and Bobby

Welcome to Always Saucy in Chicago, where amazing things happen. This is a.s.i.c. podcast (Get it?). Bobby Smith and Zach Johnson, two mild and ordinary dudes reporting on who knows what; brought to you every Monday. Enjoy!
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ASIC #65 - You'll Adoor This One

Always Saucy in ChicagoMar 29, 2022

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ASIC #65 - You'll Adoor This One

ASIC #65 - You'll Adoor This One

Episode LXV: Back from a mild hiatus, the boys are back chatting about the "record breaking area of study" from NASA, Zach demands to boycott Home Depot, what the fuck actually is water and why is it so important, what to do with GME, and Bobby back on his high horse about trash modern music.

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Mar 29, 202201:04:58
ASIC #64 - Tickle My Pickle for Some Nickel?

ASIC #64 - Tickle My Pickle for Some Nickel?

Episode LXIV: Nickel soars past the $100,000 mark during some weird trading events. What was your experience seeing Playboy for the first time? Zach and Bobby share their vivid "core" memories, the Weekend Recap, 312 day and another one down the drain trying to snag a bike, New Reddit News, and our genius app ideas that you've verbally signed a NDA.
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Mar 14, 202201:04:00
ASIC #63 - Let's Not Beat It Around the Bush

ASIC #63 - Let's Not Beat It Around the Bush

Episode LXIII: George H. Bush, 43, Busch Light, don't matter, Bulls in 6. Zach becomes a Cooper's Hawk member, we continue to remind you that we are steak guys, what would one thing be if you looked back and showed your grandkids "what was I thinking?" and uploading consciousness' to other clone bodies.

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Mar 07, 202251:56
ASIC #62 - Doorway to Heaven

ASIC #62 - Doorway to Heaven

Episode LXII: Zach's new helmet has saved his brain from meeting oxygen and becoming a zucchini noodle, Biden's brain may have seen oxygen one too many times, will Zach's new door ever be finished, Bobby goes to Boston and NYC ONE TIME and comes back with an accent, Bobby breaks down Licorice Pizza, movie scores, Django vs the Revenant, the dooming financial crisis, and alternate jobs. Also.... have you heard Russia just invaded Ukraine? The boys find out mid episode.

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Feb 28, 202201:03:20
ASIC # 61 - Yanking Yer Chain

ASIC # 61 - Yanking Yer Chain

Episode LXI: Yes, that saying actually has a meaning. The boys chat about the significance of the number 61, plugging tires, Superbowl bets, Shaun White and his emotional farewell, and a sneak peak of next weeks episode!

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Feb 14, 202250:01
ASIC #60 - Talk about Goodwill Hunting

ASIC #60 - Talk about Goodwill Hunting

Episode LX: Boys are at 60 episodes! Thank you all that have stuck around through them all! We unwrap the famed

Goodwill mystery bag that has 12 items shoved into it, GME is back in the news, Fogo de Vomit, lucid dreaming, and the question of the week.

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Feb 07, 202201:07:17
ASIC #59 - Jacket On or Jacket Off?

ASIC #59 - Jacket On or Jacket Off?

Episode LIX: Dolla Dolla Bill Y'all! We chat about some possible counterfeit bills at Goodwill, Zach invests in a winter jacket with all the fixings, and also leaves us with a poll question. What are you reaching for first? Answers on Spotify ONLY

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Jan 31, 202245:27
ASIC #58 – Shower Farts Just Hit Differently

ASIC #58 – Shower Farts Just Hit Differently

Episode LVIII: Of all people, the person not named BOBBY SMITH got a piece of his identity stolen. Zach and Bobby answered last week's question, shower farts are scaled, gas prices are insane and fake watches in films are not helping the watch culture at large. The boys drop the scoop on their solid weekend chillin' with the crew at Short Fuse Brewery!

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Jan 24, 202247:21
ASIC #57 – Back in the New York Groove

ASIC #57 – Back in the New York Groove

Episode LVII: Not a full poddy, but the boys are BACK! Why aren’t there more songs about the boys being back in town? Anywho, we chat about Zach’s new Oasis-ready toy, Bobby is ballin with his bros, a Goodwill find of the week, and Zach follows Bobby’s lead by getting a pair of Teva’s #Teva2022 #Porceybros

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Jan 17, 202229:04
ASIC #56 - Show Me Your Battle Scars

ASIC #56 - Show Me Your Battle Scars

Episode LVI: Who knew you could have a debate on which side you enter the shower on (there's an obvious wrong answer). Bobby explains how fries fried in duck confit tower over all others, Peloton's are giving out free scars, and Zach has a clear adrenaline/death wish with his upcoming CAVE DIVING expedition.

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May 04, 202101:07:12
ASIC #55 - Are you ducking kidding me?

ASIC #55 - Are you ducking kidding me?

Episode LV: Just when you think Zach couldn't get any dumber, he goes ahead and does something like this... and totally redeems himself! Zach has a purchase that is LEGIT. The boys talk about more Netflix goodies like Taxi Driver, Rebecca, Sour Grapes, The Zach Snyder Justice League, and RIP to the real rough rider, DMX.

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Apr 13, 202158:06
ASIC #54 - Bitch Don't Krill My Vibe

ASIC #54 - Bitch Don't Krill My Vibe

Episode LIV:
Yes, the latest Netflix clickbait "documentary" Seaspiracy was a complete and otter flop. From tuna and labels not being accurate, to fisherman apparently getting murdered? Wtf...Anyway, the boys also talk about what would we do if we were able to go back in time and witness history: MLK speech, Elvis' comeback special, UFO's, you name it.
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Mar 31, 202101:00:55
ASIC #53 - ASIC Awesome Mix Vol. 1

ASIC #53 - ASIC Awesome Mix Vol. 1

Episode LIII: The boys are blessing your ears with the start of the ASIC summer boat playlist, and it's shared for you to add your own gems. Bobby continues to be a grammar Nazi, and Zach tests him for how much of a dad he really is*.

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https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0SYRFYvU03vfyaPREO5BV4?si=wi2cS1BVT6a0lJDqJ-Rk7Q

Mar 23, 202101:01:34
ASIC #52 – $GME and the Best Way to Waste Your Stimmy Checks

ASIC #52 – $GME and the Best Way to Waste Your Stimmy Checks

Episode LII: STIMULUS CHECKS ARE COMING BABY!! What are you doing with yours? The boys talk of their $1400 spendings, figuring out which POS car makes the worst sound, 312 day, how long should you wear a disposable mask, and Stool Prez is blocks away from Bobby. Also yes this one is full of technical difficulties, but its all good.

Make sure you leave us a voice memo AND share the pod for a HUGE monetary incentive!

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Mar 16, 202101:05:11
ASIC #51 - Guess Who's Back!

ASIC #51 - Guess Who's Back!

Episode LI: The boys are back in town and the drought is OVER!! Zach and Bobby play ketchup and hop right back between the buns where they left off. Bobby talks about the biggest last day of summer of 2020, finally using a bidet, Zach gets targeted for eating a delicious chicken sandwich, Bobby FINALLY bowls a 300, and the boys try finding a way to save David Attenborough's voice in a machine. Stayyyyyy Saucyyyyyy....

Mar 08, 202101:21:14
ASIC #50 - Did Someone Say 50?!

ASIC #50 - Did Someone Say 50?!

Episode L: WE HAVE MADE IT TO 50! 50 friggin ASIC episodes! This special episode includes our latest Netflix/movie watches, Zach falls into a Reddit thread conspiracy that explains we might actually be living in a multiverse (thanks Higgs boson), Bobby is thinking about getting an old man car, fastest 0-60mph cars, and a Dad joke challenge to wrap it all up.

Thank you for all the support. We couldn't have made it to 50  episodes without our ASIC gang members continued love throughout our journey.

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Jun 11, 202001:18:37
ASIC #49 - The Chicago Burger Bible

ASIC #49 - The Chicago Burger Bible

Episode XLIX:

Do you love burgers as much as we do? Do you do a brioche bun? Onion? Well, our special guest is a Chicago burger connoisseur, to say the least! Sam, aka The Chicago Burger Bible, shares what makes a perfect burger, her bun selection, toppings, cooking preferences, the ambiance, and of course her top burger spots in the city.

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Instagram @thechicagoburgerbible ... Go follow!!

May 20, 202059:53
ASIC #47 - Was Kanye always meant to be Ye?

ASIC #47 - Was Kanye always meant to be Ye?

Episode XLVII:

What would the world look like if dogs weren't domesticated? Would there just be packs of pugs migrating away from cities? How many 5-year-old zombies can you extinguish if in a crisis? The boys tackle these hypotheticals, Bobby finally plays Warzone, and we give you an update in the sporting world.  To finish it off, we do the lengthy GQ article about Kanye and his futuristic ambitions. There may be a little easter egg at the end too ;)

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Apr 25, 202057:29
ASIC #46 - Life was different in the 90's

ASIC #46 - Life was different in the 90's

Episode XLVI: man, I miss the 90's...and Blank Check gave us that loving feeling... The boys decipher the movie and see how it was not possible for Preston to keep up his style of living for much longer. We also give you our insight of how the "new normal" could look like when COVID slows down, and the Chicago Bulls' "Last Dance" docuseries is the biggest anticipation for sports television in recent years.

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Apr 19, 202001:03:02
ASIC #45 - Is this Adulthood?

ASIC #45 - Is this Adulthood?

Episode XLV:

The boys are being productive in their respective homes during this time. Bobby is staining some lady named Martha, Zach is power washing all of Fox Lake, and the boys go through their "feel good" routines. Man, nothing better than a shave, a nail-clipping, and a shower beer.

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Apr 08, 202001:06:50
ASIC #44 - Celebrity Death Match

ASIC #44 - Celebrity Death Match

Episode XLIV:

What's the first thing you want to do when this quarantine is over? The boys talk about how they are killing time or trying to be productive, we go through our list of Celebrity Death Match's we would want to be part of like Willem Dafoe or Seth Rogan, and name off the events happening in Chicago (absolutely astonishing).

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Mar 28, 202057:47
ASIC #43 - Miley Cyrus' Bright Mind

ASIC #43 - Miley Cyrus' Bright Mind

Episode XLIII:

Day 8 of quarantine...we are losing it. We are watching new things on Netflix, Bobby talks about how Italian mothers shop, we go over a list of emotional movies for this emotional time, and who knew Miley Cyrus is a motivational  speaker #BRIGHTMINDS

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Mar 25, 202001:03:06
ASIC #42 - State of Emergen-C

ASIC #42 - State of Emergen-C

Episode XLII:

We update you on the current state of COVID-19 and what Bobby has heard on the front-lines, Zach goes through his first voting experience, and we go through our extensive list of Bachelor questions for the Democratic candidates. We're just tryna help you, mutherFUCKER!

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Mar 18, 202056:31
ASIC #41 - Corona Premier Conspiracy...with lime

ASIC #41 - Corona Premier Conspiracy...with lime

Episode XLI:

Literally, what is going on in this country right now?!? NBA season is canceled until further notice, NCAA Final Four won't be played in front of fans, Google bought the patent for the coronavirus in 2014... It's madness. It's also 312 day and Goose Island is treating their loyal patrons to another special prize...

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Mar 13, 202037:09
ASIC #40 - Wanna Smash?

ASIC #40 - Wanna Smash?

Episode XL: The boys talk about a blind double date Q&A: like your go-to Super Smash character or favorite 90's movie. We talk about realistic cars that we would like to mess around with, how Menards sucked Zach into more than he needed and gaming consoles.
Mar 09, 202053:42
ASIC #39 – Bowling for Cold Hard Cash w/ Wilmo

ASIC #39 – Bowling for Cold Hard Cash w/ Wilmo

Episode XXXIX

Our special guest Wilmo finally makes his ASIC debut and has questions for the boys. He tells us about the money he racks in with bowling (surprisingly Wilmo won't strike you as the bowling type), apprehending criminals at a place you wouldn’t think has crime, pronouncing words in the English language, and how streaming services really becoming just a monopoly.  

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Mar 03, 202058:08
ASIC #38 - Catching Corona

ASIC #38 - Catching Corona

Episode XXXVIII*

This coronavirus is really making the boys miss summer. We talk about how this summer will be full of beer and good times, becoming a vegan will help lose some weight before getting on the boat, how the coronavirus is taking the Chinese economy back to the stone age, and banning companies from our everyday lives (Amazon & Walmart).

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Feb 28, 202047:49
ASIC #37 - The Voices In My Head

ASIC #37 - The Voices In My Head

Episode XXXVII:

Do you talk to yourself in your head or do you see pictures? The boys talk about inner-speech in humans and things we are obsessed with. We randomly talk about the difference between water types. Zach wants to open a massage parlor and Bobby reiterates his idea for athletes.

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Feb 03, 202048:44
ASIC #36 - Warhol and Winter XGames

ASIC #36 - Warhol and Winter XGames

Episode XXXVI:
Always Saucy in Chicago is BACK with the launch of Season 3. We talk about Zach's brewery tour, Bobby goes to see priceless works of art, Winter XGames is in full effect and the boys want in, we continue to work on our side hustles, turns out turtles can live for 4 months without food, and the horizon of summer awaits us...RIP to the Mamba Kobe
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Jan 27, 202001:14:32
Always Saucy in Chicago does: The Best Christmas Alive & Impossible Foods

Always Saucy in Chicago does: The Best Christmas Alive & Impossible Foods

Episode XVII: The boys talk about their best Christmas gifts as a child, Zach spending way too much time on video games,  Zach also tries to inform the Italians how to make a proper red sauce, the Impossible burger and the dilemma along with it, and we try to better ourselves by possibly going vegan??

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Dec 23, 201901:11:26
Always Saucy in Chicago does: First LIVE episode & Final Exams

Always Saucy in Chicago does: First LIVE episode & Final Exams

Episode XVI: the boys do their first LIVE show on Instagram, Bobby talks about his side hustle being in full effect, the top 15 TV shows of the decade, and Time magazine's person of the decade. Recency bias??

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Dec 16, 201901:03:23
Always Saucy in Chicago does: How to Ruin Christmas & 1 Year Anniversary!

Always Saucy in Chicago does: How to Ruin Christmas & 1 Year Anniversary!

Episode XV: The boys are back talking about the true meaning of The Wizard of Oz, our Spotify year wrap up, artists of the decade, and Zach taking an easy route on Christmas gifts this year.

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Dec 10, 201901:02:49
Always Saucy in Chicago does: Wedding Etiquette & Turkey Day

Always Saucy in Chicago does: Wedding Etiquette & Turkey Day

Episode XIV: The boys talk about open bar tip tactics at a wedding, how many calories they consumed during Thanksgiving (along with sodium intake), and why The Irishman is so dam long. 

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Dec 03, 201901:33:13
Always Saucy in Chicago does: A Proper Midwestern Goodbye & Our First Guest for Season 2

Always Saucy in Chicago does: A Proper Midwestern Goodbye & Our First Guest for Season 2

Episode XIII: Guest Dean Homan has no relationship to Dean Martin, the guys start talking science mumbo-jumbo, we touch on dreaming, Dean plugs his gaming store, and trying to break a bad habit of ourselves.

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Nov 26, 201901:25:43
Always Saucy in Chicago does: Jail Time for Debt & Insane Headlines

Always Saucy in Chicago does: Jail Time for Debt & Insane Headlines

Episode XII: Zach learns about the french press, food no-nos as an adult, student debt dropped in return for some jail time, superhero movie fatigue, and the status of the pod 1 year later...
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Nov 18, 201901:11:03
Always Saucy in Chicago does: Facebook algorithms, Black Friday Prep, and Vacation Location.

Always Saucy in Chicago does: Facebook algorithms, Black Friday Prep, and Vacation Location.

Episode XI: the Epstein memes are not stopping, we try to breakdown the Facebook algorithms, a Nepalese man breaks the mountaineering record, we chat about Free Solo and how Alex is scientifically not human, and we are giving away a Google Home Mini to the gang! Details on all social media.

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Nov 09, 201959:27
Always Saucy in Chicago does: 1000 Ways to Die, Halloween, and Stereotypes

Always Saucy in Chicago does: 1000 Ways to Die, Halloween, and Stereotypes

Episode X: The boys have a hard time keeping it on the rails again. Netflix gets everything wrong and of course the guys have to fix it. Zach goes to a Halloween party, and bobby gets a relaxing massage instead. They discuss what you wouldn't be caught dead wearing (literally). Finally this weeks helpful hint dives deep into procrastination.

Oct 28, 201901:08:21
Always Saucy in Chicago does: Our Social Support System, Shootin' Guns, and Apollo 11

Always Saucy in Chicago does: Our Social Support System, Shootin' Guns, and Apollo 11

Episode IX: How American could it get? The guys talk about how fun it is to shoot guns. Zach goes apple picking this time. Bobby goes to see the Orchestra. The top 5 world problems get solved. Finally, the guys talk about what their social support system is, and how they make it through the day. Stay Saucy. 

Oct 21, 201901:15:39
Always Saucy in Chicago does: BANKSY Interview and Fall Festivities

Always Saucy in Chicago does: BANKSY Interview and Fall Festivities

Episode VIII: Bobby goes apple picking and horseback riding, Zach coincidentally gets kicked off of Poshmark, our earliest childhood memories, an exclusive interview w/ BANKSY, and the boys tackle the easy subject of solving the top 10 world issues right now.
Stay Saucy... #ASICGANG #JoinNow

Oct 14, 201901:07:43
Always Saucy in Chicago does: Paul Walkers Car Collection and Pyramid Schemes

Always Saucy in Chicago does: Paul Walkers Car Collection and Pyramid Schemes

Episode VII: It's Autumn and pumpkin spice is in the air...Zach and Bobby chat about Paul's collection of cars up for auction, Bobby finding a Ferrari in his driveway,  and making sure we don't get involved in pyramid schemes.

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Oct 07, 201901:01:28
Always Saucy in Chicago does: Literally Whats Going On, and MSG's.

Always Saucy in Chicago does: Literally Whats Going On, and MSG's.

Episode VI: Zach and Bobby go AWOL this episode, its not for the faint of heart. The guys are talking about dark mode, the climate strike, lower-case numbers, Chinese food and MSG, go-to karaoke songs, and we finalize our top 5 fast food joints. Don't forget it, the creation of A-SIC Gang is formed too!!

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Sep 30, 201901:04:00
Always Saucy in Chicago does: Side Hustles, iPhone Launch, and the Area 51 Raid

Always Saucy in Chicago does: Side Hustles, iPhone Launch, and the Area 51 Raid

In episode V, Bobby and Zach remember their first phones, Bobby considers quitting his job to become a full-time vintage clothes seller, the guys discuss Zach’s income during dire straits, Wilmo bowls a 300, and October Fest is actually in September?

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Sep 24, 201901:03:31
Always Saucy in Chicago does: Would You Rather & The Chess Diet

Always Saucy in Chicago does: Would You Rather & The Chess Diet

In episode IV, Zach talks about his new stress-free job, meditation, and found out Bobby has never seen Shutter island... or District 9... or Arrival... Bobby catches baby fever while explaining how to lose 6,000 calories playing chess. Also don't forget to come catch us at the 312 Block Party this weekend 9/20-9/21!

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Sep 16, 201901:05:26
Always Saucy in Chicago does: Bobby's Back from Italy, Zach's Jobless, and Internet Shopping

Always Saucy in Chicago does: Bobby's Back from Italy, Zach's Jobless, and Internet Shopping

The guys are back after a brief hiatus. Bobby debriefs both of his amazing trips in Italy, Zach had mass amounts of time to catch up on Netflix, and also starts buying unauthorized shoes and Levi’s.

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Sep 09, 201901:12:37
Always Saucy in Chicago does: What's Trending on Google, Midwesterners, and some Airplane Trash Etiquette.

Always Saucy in Chicago does: What's Trending on Google, Midwesterners, and some Airplane Trash Etiquette.

Zach and Bobby are back at it trying to figure out the proper way to eat breakfast. Zach gets into his Zombie outbreak preparations. The guys give their number neighbors a text to see whats up. Also if you weren't jealous enough of Bobby's first trip to Italy... Bobby going to Italy again this week.

Aug 20, 201954:24
Always Saucy in Chicago does: Season 2 is finally here!!!

Always Saucy in Chicago does: Season 2 is finally here!!!

10 bucks says you didn't know the actual name for the Bean is "Cloud Gate." Either did we, but join us on the season 2 premier!!!! Bobby and Zach go back in time to recap what we missed during the summer, and cant wait to get deeper into season 2!!! It's finally here, so thanks for the wait!!!!

Aug 13, 201935:37
Always Saucy in Chicago does: The Bonus Episode

Always Saucy in Chicago does: The Bonus Episode

Zach and Bobby are back for a quick bonus episode as we work out the kinks for season 2. We chat about what’s happening in Chicago this weekend, season 5 of Black Mirror, Chuck E. Cheese sadness, and the Jeopardy wack-o gets dethroned.
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Jun 14, 201950:38
Always Saucy in Chicago does: How to throw a party, and the end to an era.

Always Saucy in Chicago does: How to throw a party, and the end to an era.

Episode XVII: In the last episode of Season 1, we talk party etiquette and how to leave one without being a dick, how Billy McFarland almost got away with FYRE, Bobby’s INSANE thrift finds and sells for hard cash, and plans for Season 2. Stay Saucy...

May 09, 201901:09:09
Always Saucy in Chicago does: Coachella goers and Endgame

Always Saucy in Chicago does: Coachella goers and Endgame

Episode XVI: Zach talks about what he really thinks goes on at movie theaters. Bobby gives his opinion of Walmart goers. All this mixed with Coachella for the LA art scene, Michael Jackson's legacy, and the R.I.P. anniversary to the legendary Avicii. So stay saucy.....

Music: @joakimkarudmusic

Apr 27, 201949:34
Always Saucy in Chicago does: Flat Earth, and some Yoga W/ Special Guest Jeremy Fioretti

Always Saucy in Chicago does: Flat Earth, and some Yoga W/ Special Guest Jeremy Fioretti

Episode XV: Bobby tries out this new thing called yoga, and his back is feeeeling it. Zach describes how somebody put out an assassination attempt on him. Jeremy fills us up with more conspiracies (part 1... to be cont.), and almost another existential crisis from Zach because of that. All this while Jeremy is getting MARRIED. #StaySaucy

Apr 11, 201953:41