The Bad Decisions podcast focuses on guests' personal stories of their worst decisions and what they've learned from these choices. We also discuss guests' humorous mistakes and their best decisions in life. It's like a therapy session with more laughter. Hosted by Chicago comedians Danny Kirschner and Basia Sroka.
Episodes (14)
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Ep14: John Poelking
Ep14: John Poelking
Published: 16 Feb 2017 Duration: 52:40We talk with John about his mishap with a knife while drinking, playing games with/ leading on his ex-girlfriend after their break-up, and how choosing the wrong career initially helped him realize the type of job he wanted.We talk with John about his mishap with a knife while drinking, playing games with/ leading on his ex-girlfriend after their break-up, and how choosing the wrong career initially helped him realize the type of job he wanted.
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Ep13: Molly Kearney
Ep13: Molly Kearney
Published: 9 Feb 2017 Duration: 01:00:38We talk with Molly about her summer of eternal partying on a Lake Eerie island, her involvement in a hit-and-run, and going back to college to finish out her degree.We talk with Molly about her summer of eternal partying on a Lake Eerie island, her involvement in a hit-and-run, and going back to college to finish out her degree.
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Ep12: Casey Samoore
Ep12: Casey Samoore
Published: 30 Jan 2017 Duration: 51:20We talk with Casey about getting scammed at the Beijing airport, not spending enough time with his mom in the hospital before she passed from cancer, and how earning his computer science degree helped him become independent while still bein... Read more →We talk with Casey about getting scammed at the Beijing airport, not spending enough time with his mom in the hospital before she passed from cancer, and how earning his computer science degree helped him become independent while still bein... Read more →
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Ep11: Meg Indurti
Ep11: Meg Indurti
Published: 23 Jan 2017 Duration: 01:02:39We talk with Meg about her tinder date disaster, attempting to ignore her mental health, the struggles of being a woman in male-dominated fields, and how she found a home-like community in Chicago.We talk with Meg about her tinder date disaster, attempting to ignore her mental health, the struggles of being a woman in male-dominated fields, and how she found a home-like community in Chicago.
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Ep10: Jay Anonymous
Ep10: Jay Anonymous
Published: 15 Jan 2017 Duration: 01:07:27We talk to Jay about blacking out in Germany, continuously starting and stopping grad school over several years as he dealt with perfectionism and writer's block for his dissertation, and how improv helped him realize that everyone has the ... Read more →We talk to Jay about blacking out in Germany, continuously starting and stopping grad school over several years as he dealt with perfectionism and writer's block for his dissertation, and how improv helped him realize that everyone has the ... Read more →
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Ep9: Joe Reyes
Ep9: Joe Reyes
Published: 6 Jan 2017 Duration: 01:03:40We talk with Joe about his novice drinking abilities when he turned 21, coping with multiple deaths and his parents' divorce all in the same month, his decision to cut off communication with his father, and how one seemingly small decision ... Read more →We talk with Joe about his novice drinking abilities when he turned 21, coping with multiple deaths and his parents' divorce all in the same month, his decision to cut off communication with his father, and how one seemingly small decision ... Read more →
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Ep8: Christy Steed
Ep8: Christy Steed
Published: 29 Dec 2016 Duration: 49:37We talk to Christy about debacles with her fake tooth, self-medicating with alcohol after the death of her father, and how her positive mindset has helped her drive to succeed at training horses and adventure around the country.We talk to Christy about debacles with her fake tooth, self-medicating with alcohol after the death of her father, and how her positive mindset has helped her drive to succeed at training horses and adventure around the country.
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Ep7: Christian Deck
Ep7: Christian Deck
Published: 19 Dec 2016 Duration: 01:01:53We talk to Christian about his cruise ship mistakes, getting arrested for underage drinking, and how working as a camp counselor helped him discover his passion for helping children and led him towards a career in social work.We talk to Christian about his cruise ship mistakes, getting arrested for underage drinking, and how working as a camp counselor helped him discover his passion for helping children and led him towards a career in social work.
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Ep6: Vik Pandya
Ep6: Vik Pandya
Published: 12 Dec 2016 Duration: 01:02:51We talk to Vik about his hookup misadventures, being in a relationship with an unstable person, and how starting out in comedy has helped him develop as a person. This episode features various banter including discussion of Vik's platonic d... Read more →We talk to Vik about his hookup misadventures, being in a relationship with an unstable person, and how starting out in comedy has helped him develop as a person. This episode features various banter including discussion of Vik's platonic d... Read more →
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Ep5: Chris Walker
Ep5: Chris Walker
Published: 5 Dec 2016 Duration: 54:34We talk to Chris about his jokes bombing at a funeral, being in a toxic 5 year relationship, and going back to school to get his bachelor's degree.We talk to Chris about his jokes bombing at a funeral, being in a toxic 5 year relationship, and going back to school to get his bachelor's degree.
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Ep4: Hannah Murphy
Ep4: Hannah Murphy
Published: 30 Nov 2016 Duration: 01:04:06We talk with Hannah about her bodily function mishaps, getting married too young, self-empowerment and taking responsibility for your own happiness.We talk with Hannah about her bodily function mishaps, getting married too young, self-empowerment and taking responsibility for your own happiness.
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Ep3: Tabitha Rooney
Ep3: Tabitha Rooney
Published: 14 Nov 2016 Duration: 51:08We talk about Tabitha drinking for 30 consecutive days in college, how hormones from birth control damaged her health and personal life, and moving to Chicago to pursue acting.We talk about Tabitha drinking for 30 consecutive days in college, how hormones from birth control damaged her health and personal life, and moving to Chicago to pursue acting.
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Ep2: Tommy Karner
Ep2: Tommy Karner
Published: 7 Nov 2016 Duration: 57:24We talk about Tommy's drinking stories in which he is always getting injured, suppressing emotions, and the importance of family supporting each other. There is also talk of sad songs and crying.We talk about Tommy's drinking stories in which he is always getting injured, suppressing emotions, and the importance of family supporting each other. There is also talk of sad songs and crying.
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Ep1: Stephen Kummer
Ep1: Stephen Kummer
Published: 30 Oct 2016 Duration: 42:35Danny & Basia welcome you to the Bad Decisions podcast and describe the idea for the podcast and how the show will flow. We talk about Stephen's ridiculous drunk antics, how dropping out of high school has affected his life, the importance ... Read more →Danny & Basia welcome you to the Bad Decisions podcast and describe the idea for the podcast and how the show will flow. We talk about Stephen's ridiculous drunk antics, how dropping out of high school has affected his life, the importance ... Read more →