Sedano initailly did the Chicago Residency episode of the podcast but there was a backlash that he was favoring the North Side. So my good buddy Lisette decided she wanted to show the point of view from a Southsider but we got sidetracked to say the least.
Amy Nico Schwarts was a long time friend of Horacio and still a friend of Matts, she has some big things coming on the horizon so keep an eye out for them.
Todd Glover was Horacios biggest baseball rival and the fued still lives on as the CUBS close in on a possible Championship.
Matthew has always been a lifetime supporter of your shoes don't matter. In this episode Ralph give a little perspective to the reason they might.
Before Horacio passed he planned up to do an episode with our friend Sedano to discuss the many Chicago North verse South and suburb topics.
After a year since Horacios passing, the 15 Minute Break will continue to its initial goal of 100 episodes.
I recently got a recorder and wanted to test it out and told Horacio I would record his set and give him notes. We were both on the same Showcase in August right before his birthday and I told him I would record it. We never had a chance to go over it but also don't get mad at me talking trash on the recording, it was something we did. Half of these jokes were the first time Horacio ever tried them but you could not tell with how well spoken he was. I was originally going to keep this to myself ...
Before Horacios untimely passing we recorded a couple episodes one of which was an attempt to record a live in person episode which gets a little weird in a Burger King parking lot.
The loss of Horacio Ramirez is a great and unbearable pain, but the joy he brought to all of our lives that we keep in our memories is greater.
Pat Clark is a very dear friend of Horacio, and he made a very touching and beautiful tribute I wanted to share with listeners. Published on Sep 25, 2015 "Pat lost one of his best friends unexpectedly yesterday. It's almost impossible to eulogize a friend that you've had for 20 years, but he got through it. Rest in peace, friend. Thanks for the laughs."
For many years some people have wanted social media site Facebook to incorporate a "dislike" button. Those people kinda get their wish. Matt explains what exactly is coming to the site. We also discuss certain pet peeves we've seen while on Facebook.
Steve Rannazzisi, comedian and actor, lied about being in one of the World Trade Center towers on the morning of September 11th. Matt and Horacio share their thoughts on that. Along with moments where they have said something wrong and had to put their foot in their mouth. Not literally of course. Hit play and enjoy. Then share with your friends.
Horacio has been angering more people and they are calling the complaint line. We also discuss Hollywood's use of white actors to play different types of races. We put the fun in diversity. Hit play, enjoy and share.
September 11, 2001 a day that will forever live in infamy in American history. Matt and Horacio tell you where they were when it all happened. Never forget.
Everywhere you look these days, people are playing retro video games. In this episode we blow the dust off our old video game cartridges and reminisce about the good old days. Back when urban legends existed about the games and you couldn't go online to verify them. Plug in your controller and hit start!
For most of Horacio's life he has avoided celebrating his birthday. What should be a joyous occasion is typically greeted with the same enthusiasm as a visit to the doctor. Find out why in this episode. Hit play, enjoy and share with your friends. Now blow out the candles!
Forget "Straight Outta Compton", the movie you must see is the Spanish dubbed version of the 1991 classic "Boyz N The Hood". The voice dubbing on it is a must listen to. Hit play, enjoy and share it with your friends.
We've all been guilty at some point from whining about something really dumb that people in third world countries would wish they had. In this episode we discuss first world problems and in the process probably offended Indian people. Hit play and enjoy unless you're from India, to which I say, I hope we can still be friends.
Sesame Street moves from public broadcasting to a premium pay channel. What does this mean for poor bastards like Matt and Horacio who are broke and still enjoy children's programming? Find out by hitting play on this episode. We also discuss the hat controversy in "Straight Outta Compton".
Some of you will probably need your parents permission to listen to this episode. We discuss sex education in schools or lack thereof. We talk about the birds and the bees and the flowers and the trees and Pittsburg Steelers player James Harrison taking away his kids' awards for participation. Hit play and share with your friends.
China has a new sculpture that looks awfully familiar to anyone who has been to Chicago's Millenium Park. Is it a ripoff or does the old saying "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery" apply? Hit play, listen, enjoy, then copy (see what I did there?) and paste the link to your friends.
Listening to this episode will bring you lots of luck, or at the very least entertain you for about 15 minutes. Matt and Horacio discuss curses and superstitions they grew up with. Hit play on the episode, do you feel lucky, punk?
15 Minute Break has it's first sponsor. An over the counter cure for fussy kids.
After months and months of waiting Matt's dreams finally come true in this episode. We also discuss Jared Fogle's text that has the FBI investigating him. Hit play, enjoy and share with your friends.
We celebrate the life of Rowdy Roddy Piper who left us at the age of 61 and we discuss the baddest woman on the planet, Ronda Rousey. Hit play but don't hit it as hard as Ronda would. Enjoy and share with your friends.
This episode takes on a more serious tone. Cecil The Lion is no longer with us and we break our silence on Sandra Bland. Do lion lives matter more than human lives?
Chicago Rapper Chief Keef announces on Twitter his intentions to run for mayor of Chicago and Matt and Horacio discuss an upcoming documentary based on the life of Chris Farley. Hit play and enjoy!
Hulk Hogan gets erased from the WWE history books and hall of fame for using the N word (Not Nintendo) and we also discuss things that people should know but don't, like should you microwave food in styrofoam containers? Hit play and enjoy!
Ashley Madison, a website dedicated to facilitating extra marital affairs got hacked, Horacio shares a tale of an encounter he is remorseful about and Matt tells of a Donald Trump conspiracy theory that would make one wonder if Trump isn't crazy after all. Hit play already!
Matt gets a speaking part in a movie and he tells us all about it, or as much as he can without getting sued. Donald Trump is at it again, this time he targets John McCain and American prisoners of war. Hit play and enjoy!
