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We're getting a little rowdy, live from Vaughn's Pub. Super Great Mark joins us to celebrate the 2026 World Series Champs, Milwaukee Brewers! He does a Rush recap, we look into doppelbängers and fill it to the rim with Brim. There's also a fun round of Bugs Ya or Not Bothered? and trending News Nuggies. Plus, we share our POPs!

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It's the documentary everyone's talking about! Nora joins the pod and we do a "Watch & Review" of You Can See Everything, live from Murphy's Bleachers. We discuss things like, is Elizabeth Holmes a big liar? Is Bad Billy the worst hubby ever? And is Nathan Fielder the world's closest talker? We also share a new set of POPs! [Hey friends, this ep includes spoilers.] 

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It's fall ya'all! We're live from Gio's Bar & Grill with special guest, Brian Kalz. He talks about beauty school, hot hair trends and being a stylist at Aria Salon and Barber Shop. We also go behind the scenes of Blue Hair Vintage, his resale shop, do a round of Bugs Ya or Not Bothered and he plays Rapid Fire Questions. And don't miss a new set of POPs!

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It's a sporty shorty! We can't enough of the White Sox and Bears — and chat about the winning ways of our two favorite teams. We also get into Ted Lasso, JK's girl crush on the Great British Bakeoff, the Phil Collins and Paul McCartney feud, tea on the set of MobLand and an influencer says hello to a burner phone. Plus, there's a fresh batch of POPs!   

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Is it hot in here ... or just another steamy summer shorty? We chat about MapQuest's resurgence, a stinky pheromone maxxing trend, Caleb Williams gets even hotter and new TikTok series "Nine Innings of Love" at Wrigley Field. Plus, JK sees a New Wave show on Lake Michigan, CW takes a trip to Colorado and we share our new POPs (recos to watch this weekend) — all live from The Longroom!

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Get comfy and settle in: It's another story time with Stud ep! She tells her crazy-cool encounter with the one and only Michael Jordan, we all take a trip to the WI State Fair in search of "Sporkies" and JK reveals why he's in gay heaven. There's also a new edition of POPs you don't want to miss!

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It’s a wildly fun Animal Ep as Super Greats Deb and Mark join us live from MD Barrels! We hit the Kane County Cougars Meatballs baseball game, go on 7 safari adventures, snap wildlife pix and get all choked up about a sweet dog adoption story. We also do Special Animal News Nuggies, JK goes on a POPs rant and one of us dreams of being an American Ninja Warrior.

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It's a lovely day for a podcast, live from the patio at The Long Room! Super Great Nora joins us to talk about her wild week of culture: IceBoy! The Musical, a summer show at Pritzker Pavillon, the Rush concert and more. We also dig into fresh News Nuggies, get nostalgic about ice cream and ask: What the heck is spumoni? Plus, a great POP convo and our first-ever POP strike! 

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It's a sizzling summer shorty! We chat about pop culture sensations, from record-breaking Emmy noms and Madonna's feel-good dance album to Swifty's wedding and Millie Bobby Brown's past life as a gay soldier. JK also recaps his art show and shares a Pride surprise. Plus, we reveal relationship tips from Kelce and Taylor and drop our POPs!      

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Break out the popcorn! In this episode, we do a "Watch & Review" of two surprise blockbusters everyone is talking about, Backrooms and Obsession. We also discuss how one Super Great steals the show in the local play, Southern Rapture, and react to the Widow's Bay season finale (spoiler alert: loved it!). You'll also hear our latest POPs.

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Happy Pride Month! We're live from Uptown Taproom with special guest, Michael Stejskal. He gives us a preview of Southern Rapture, the play he's in at Theater Wit and we get the buzz on what it's like owning his shop, the Public Barber. He also does a round of Bugs Ya or Not Bothered and plays Rapid Fire Questions. Plus, we all share our new POPs and a few super great surprise guests drop in!

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After a 6-year hiatus, it's the triumphant return of Super Great, Ashley! Where has she been? She won't tell us... but we do talk about our boards and bottles Happy Hour, feline herpes, Kacey Musgraves, Jacob Elordi, Dirty Sodas, more Nepo Babies, Porchfest and Kane County Cougars. JK has more "Gimme Heads" (our new Hit Segment) and we share our POPs!

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Need more Nora? We all do! We catch up with super Great Nora and chat about kindergarten dances, Grogu on May the 4th, weather daddy and more cancelled concert tours. JK gives a big shoutout to everyone who came to his art exhibit, Carrie messes up News Nuggies (again) and we share our POPs + a few non-POPs.

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We're live from Carol's Pub and welcome back Super Great, Anna! We get a little bit country, go to Granny Camp, preview Practical Magic 2 and review Project Hail Mary. JK also debuts his new segment, "Gimme Heads," and we share more POPs!

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April showers bring a new shorty, live from the Long Room! We chat about a huge bump in NSG listeners (thanks!), our trip to Milwaukee for the White Sox game, another twist in the Mars Cheese Castle bloody mary saga and JK's bakery corner. We also do news nuggies and share more hot POPs!  

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It's a St. Patrick's Day miracle, live from Vaughan's Pub! Super Greats Nora and MB reunite to help us celebrate the high holy days in Chicago. We talk about our favorite St. Paddy's shenanigans and share a very important PSA: Get out there and drink beer! JK also does an Irish-music inspired playlist and we have brand new POPs!

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It's another shorty, this time from Carol's Pub! We laugh about Nicole Byer's live show (with a surprise guest), play Deal or No Deal at Poto casino, spice things up at Penzeys and get an update on a great local band, The 806. We also share new POPs and JK does a few special shoutouts. 

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It’s a party in Pewaukee! Super Greats Stud and Sonya are back with a school days story so good, it’s nun approved! There’s also meaty croissants (quaso!), lotsa lost pasta, a fresh batch of Bugs or Not Bothered and Hot Girl Trends. And don’t miss our new POPs.

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It's game day, and we're live from Studio BEE! We tackle fun topics like Chicago Restaurant Week, Kevin Nealon at the Den, ideas for Super Bowl Halftime Shows, a tasty senior discount and JK looks like who?! There's also nip-tastic News Nuggies, new POPs and someone is trying to steal CW's cohosting job.

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It's a heated shorty, live from Wrigleyville North! We "go to the cottage" and talk about how the super hit "Heated Rivalry" on HBO Max  celebrates queer love, the crazy-fun Chicago Bears season, new "Exploremores," the wonderful / inspiring walking Monks for peace and Ireland's newest fantastic band Kingfishr. Plus, a fresh set of POPs!   

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It's part two of our year end wrap-up special live from Web Pub! Super Great BEE joins us and we round out our best of the best of 2025. We list our top TV shows, singles, albums, news nuggies and full-priced food favorites. We also share bonus POPs! 

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It's part one of our year end wrap-up special live from Carol's Pub! Super Great Nora joins us and we reveal our 2025 picks for best TV shows, concerts, documentaries, audiobooks, feel-good happy hours, memorable moments and "don't bother" restaurants (aka the Nora rant).

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We're live from The Wolfhound Bar & Kitchen with special guest, Brendan! He's the bar owner, a Chicago firefighter and musician. We talk about the 130-year-old building rehab, playing fiddle with the family, cooking up a scratch kitchen and the infamous Trinity cupcake. We also share new POPs! (Will Brendan's reco be something Irish? Probably.)

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Season 7 is off to a strong start with Super Great, Nora! We talk about fun at the dentist, little Olivia's Sopranos Era, Christmas supper at Chief O'Neil's, a winning Blackhawks game and Murray Hill's "Mr. Showbiz" show at the Den. There's also fresh News Nuggies and POPs (including a pooper POP).  

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It's the 100th episode, live from the BEE Hive with Super Greats, Nora & B! We celebrate with a stroll down memory lane and play a cut-throat game of NSG trivia. We also share new POPs. Join us for the 100th pod par-tay! 

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We're live from Wrigleyville North catching up with Super Great, Tucker! Join us as we get the scoop on Paranormal Activity the Play, go yacht rockin' with Young Gun Silver Fox and discover alt rocker Chan Fuze. We also play "Bugs Ya or Not Bothered?", get into tasty News Nuggies and share our latest POPs.

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It's a spooky shorty, live from the Longroom! JK bakes up a fresh batch of POP Watch, CW struggles to share her horror movies recos and we dish on a chocolatey treat. Ep update: the answer is Post Malone (it'll make sense when you listen).

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It's a super shorty, live from the Longroom! We relive our fun Midwest trips, we talk Taylor Swift's Showgirl, CW messes up news nuggies (again) and someone wants to take "unhappy leave" from the pod. JK also shares his pop music bangers and don't miss our new POPs!   

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We're poolside with Super Great, Nora! We dive into a bunch of fun topics: Our celeb lookalikes, a Laurel Canyon class, Instagram recipes, rotary sushi and the beauty of boredom. We also play "What Does Grandma Say?," do News Nuggies and share our POPs (with one PYNPOP). 

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We're live from Papio Palace in Omaha! Super Great Angie joins us and we talk about our adventures in The Big O: New puppy Bailey cuteness, steerage vs first class, an adora-bowl homecoming, runzas, the horsey game and Sir Loin. We also play Bugs Ya or Not Bothered, do local trivia and share our POPs. All in front of a studio audience and buzzin' cicadas. * Be sure to stay til the end for bonus bloopers. 

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Super Great BEE turns the big 5-0 and we celebrate live from Web Pub! She shares highlights from her bday: Luxury happy hour, a questionable piano man, a fake seafood tower and a pizza boat. Plus, our Above & Beyond adventure with blue yummies and gummies. There's also a Pop Watch drop, News Nuggies, Hot Girl Trends and POPs.  

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It's a sporty shorty live from Gannons, a newfound neighborhood gem! We recap our Banana Ball experience at Sox Park. JK is in his banana era, CW loves Split (the strongest banana in the world) and we both go BANANAS over a super cool Sox players reunion. We also share new POPs!   

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It's a sweet and sassy shorty, live from The Longroom! We visit the DMV, go back to The Gilded Age, say so long to our SATC friends and enjoy an unexpected duet. There's also fresh News Nuggies and POPs!

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Summer is in full swing at the best Airbnb in Pewaukee! There's barrels of fun at the Brewers game, a hilarious tale of survival from a Jimmy Buffett concert in '96 and JK's movie quote challenge for Stud. We also do a new edition of News Nuggies and share more hot POPs (including one "not" POP).

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Take a trip with Super Great Mark on our first-ever travelin’ pod! MB is a local celeb, we go on an art walk and sing hymns (again). It’s also the debut of "Carrie’s Hot Girl Trends." Plus, we do News Nuggies and Fresh POPs. Follow us on Instagram @notsupergreatpodcast

It's a hot and sweaty shorty, live from Platform 47! We talk about one of the best June weekends ever, Not Super Great Con, Argyle Nights and JK asks: Where's my song of the summer? We also share new POPs!

Need a good laugh? Join us as we chat with stand up comedian, Nina Kern! We do 10 Qs to get to know her, talk about her podcast “White Collars, Red Hands” and hear stories about the Chicago comedy scene. We also share new POPs! And be sure to follow Nina on Insta @iamninakern

We're live from Gio's! In this episode, we talk about a happy hour mishap, bioluminescent fish, Irish bingo and ice creamatoriums. We also do Pop Watch, News Nuggies and a fresh edition of POPs.

Super Great Nora returns! We chat about sunburn places, the cocktail of the summer, sitting here like bugs and our best bird calls. We also do News Nuggies, "Bugs or Not Bothered?" and our POPs!

It’s a story-packed shorty live from Gio’s Bar & Grill! We talk about the good vibes at Porchfest, an awesome original poem for JK from Mosy Posy Rosy, CW’s painting masterpiece and the “rural juror.” Plus, more Picks of the Pod!