Best Foot Fourward
By Daniel Kassl
Best Foot FourwardMar 06, 2022
Girl Scout Cookies, March Madness, and Other Springtime Activities
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Returning guest host Ross fills in for Daniel as he, Allison, Brian, and Mike convene virtually for an in-depth analysis of the Girl Scout cookie flavors, a discussion of the ongoing MLB lockout, and a recommendation for thought-provoking movies to add to your watchlist. We plan to record more consistently in the near future, so keep an eye out for new episodes!
Time Loops and Executive Orders
Brian, Allison, Mike, and Daniel convene virtually to discuss how to make the best of being stuck in a time loop and what each of their first actions would be as president of the United States.
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Restaurants, Self-Checkout, and the Impact of AI
In the first in-person episode since May, Mike, Brian, Allison, and Daniel convene to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their beloved restaurants, what the proliferation of self-checkout says about how we as humans have evolved as social creatures, and how artificial intelligence might contribute to a future of automation.
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Anthropological Experiments, Sock Talk, and Our Greatest Accomplishments
In our second episode of Best Foot Fourward: Pandemic Edition, Mike, Brian, Allison, and Daniel reconvene for the first time since May to discuss their greatest accomplishments.
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Quarantine, TV Tactics, and a Sad Goodbye
In the first episode of the third season of Best Foot Fourward, Mike, Allison, Brian, and Daniel briefly discuss quarantine, its implications on MLB, TV shows with cult followings, and the mechanics of adult scissors. Mike bids his temporary farewell to the show, and the hosts begin their search for a new fourth host.
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Uncrustables on Trial, Memoir Titles, and Appreciating Brian
In our first post-Christmas episode, Allison raises the controversial question of whether Uncrustables do in fact have crust. Next, Daniel wonders what each of the hosts will call his/her memoir later in life. Finally, Daniel, Allison, and Mike express their gratitude for Brian for being the GOAT.
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Intelligence vs. Common Sense and Skills We Wish We Had
Allison, Mike, Brian, and Daniel discuss the classic debate over the value of intelligence vs. common sense and follow with a grocery list of skills they wish they had if they could start their lives over.
Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Driving Therapy
In their return, Allison, Mike, Brian, and Daniel discuss what they're grateful for, how they view Black Friday as a uniquely American retail holiday, and how driving can relieve stress.
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Area 51 Invasion Plan
If you can read this, you are part of the real plan to invade Area 51 on September 20, 2019. Whereas a huge crowd of people will be contained by the military, Brian, Mike, Allison, and Daniel have devised an infallible plan to ensure that the world finally sees what's been hidden in Area 51 for so long.
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Shopping Carts, Red Shirts, Forgetfulness, and Sleep
Allison, Mike, Brian, and Daniel revive the old segment in which they describe what really grinds their gears--minor things that annoy them on a daily basis. Later, they discuss the necessity of sleep, how we do it, and what it means for mankind.
The City of Chicago and the Annexation of Canada
The Original Four return for the fourth episode of the second season to brag about the numerous sponsorship offers they've received. They engage in a passionate discussion about why Chicago is the best city in the world. Daniel characteristically drags the show off topic by explaining the plot of the movie Braven (you can skip that part if you so choose). Finally, the hosts wrap up by unveiling their plans to diplomatically annex the entire country of Canada by offering them enticing gifts.
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Happiness and Morality
This is a wild episode. We discuss happiness, morality, and objective truth in the most nonlinear way possible. Daniel demonstrates his lack of knowledge of The Lion King, Mike reminisces on his days reading Chicken Soup for the Soul, and we all consider the merits of strangling Baby Thanos. Follow us on Twitter @Best_Foot_4ward!
Looking Fourward into the Future
In this episode, Wills joins us once again as co-host in Allison's place to discuss Brian's moon base and Mike's encounter with aliens. We talk about the future of retail and online shopping, and conclude with a moral discussion of gene editing and what it means for the future of humanity.
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We're Back!: Brian on Twitter, Netflix Exclusives, and Zombies
From the bottom of our hearts, we are so grateful to welcome you back to Best Foot Fourward for our second season! In our return, we discuss our presence on Twitter and how it's been affected by the release of Avengers: Endgame (don't worry: no spoilers!), the quality and quantity of Netflix-exclusive series and films, and our preparation for the impending (?) zombie apocalypse.
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We're Back! Kinda!
Thanks for bearing with us as each of the four co-hosts have settled into their dorms in Colorado, Florida, Texas, and Washington, D.C. Join us for an episode that's been sitting on Daniel's computer for weeks and weeks in which he, Mike, Allison, and Brian discuss big, gross, sweaty crowds; water and its prevalence in American culture; and our then-imminent move to college life. Note: we are trying our hardest to come up with a plan to continue the show while away. Thanks for your continued support!
Double Digits for Brian's Return
Brian has returned from his trip to Spain! He recounts his trip to Spain and the surrounding European countries and creates a controversy over the best dip for his chips. Daniel laments his stature's negative effect on his sleep.
Construction Season
Join Mike, Allison, and Daniel in discussing their weekend plans, including the 2018 Blackhawks Convention and a Kenny Chesney concert. The three discuss what really grinds their gears including, but not limited to, hand lotion, construction, people who don't wash their hans, Instagram questions, and more.
Sand Volleyball and the Chicago Cubs
What Grinds Our Gears and Scary Movies
Allison, Mike, and Daniel lament Brian's absence before introducing our new segment, "What Grinds Our Gears", in which we complain about our very specific things that irk us. We talk about scary movies and their thrill value and our irrational fears.
Allison's Return
Allison re-joins her fellow co-hosts, Mike and Daniel, to discuss her trip to Missouri with Jesus, mid-day naps, Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter and former Cardinals manager Mike Matheny, and Allison's and Mike's exchanges with our friends at the United States Naval Academy and the United States Military Academy. We thank our fans for all their positive feedback on the show! Thank you guys!
Back to the F(ourward)uture!
Mike and Daniel invite their good friends Maddie and Wills to the show. With four hosts for the first time since Allison's and Brian's departures, the hosts discuss regional grocery store chains (and how strange it is that Jewel is nowhere else!), the famous chicken-or-egg question and the theoretical evolution from velociraptor to chicken, Jeff Goldblum, and the appropriateness of spoilers for TV shows and movies.
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Ross joins Mike and Daniel for his second appearance as a co-host on the show to discuss what Brian and Allison are up to in Spain and Missouri, the technological miracle called airplanes and how amazing they are, Spanglish, our impending college journeys, and more!
(Threeward) with Ross
In the third installment of Best Foot Fourward, Mike and Daniel invite Ross onto the show as our third host to discuss the MLB All-Star Game and Home Run Derby, breakfast food, Mike and Daniel's trademarked joint business venture, and books. Daniel calls Wills to get his opinion on Stephen King's verbose literary works.
SUV's, Umpiring, and Sweatshop Labor
Our second episode features lighthearted banter over whether SUV's are trucks, a look inside Brian's employment at an American version of a sweatshop, and a recollection from Mike about his first time ever having to eject a coach as an umpire.
The First Episode
Our very first try at being entertaining yielded a pretty decent result. Mike, Daniel, Brian, and Allison discuss Brian's sleeping habits, Croatia's trip to the World Cup finals, Bryce Harper's role in Major League baseball, Daniel's pending trip to Terre Haute, Indiana, and how people get motivated.