Bad Decisions Podcast

Language: eng
Episodes: 14
Last: 16 Feb 2017

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)

Ep14: John Poelking

Ep14: John Poelking

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Published: 16 Feb 2017 Duration: 52:40

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.

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.
Ep13: Molly Kearney

Ep13: Molly Kearney

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Published: 9 Feb 2017 Duration: 01:00:38

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.

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.
Ep12: Casey Samoore

Ep12: Casey Samoore

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Published: 30 Jan 2017 Duration: 51:20

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 →

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 →
Ep11: Meg Indurti

Ep11: Meg Indurti

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Published: 23 Jan 2017 Duration: 01:02:39

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.

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.
Ep10: Jay Anonymous

Ep10: Jay Anonymous

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Published: 15 Jan 2017 Duration: 01:07:27

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 →

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 →
Ep9: Joe Reyes

Ep9: Joe Reyes

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Published: 6 Jan 2017 Duration: 01:03:40

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 →

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 →
Ep8: Christy Steed

Ep8: Christy Steed

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Published: 29 Dec 2016 Duration: 49:37

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.

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.
Ep7: Christian Deck

Ep7: Christian Deck

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Published: 19 Dec 2016 Duration: 01:01:53

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.

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.
Ep6: Vik Pandya

Ep6: Vik Pandya

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Published: 12 Dec 2016 Duration: 01:02:51

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 →

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 →
Ep5: Chris Walker

Ep5: Chris Walker

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Published: 5 Dec 2016 Duration: 54:34

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.

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.
Ep4: Hannah Murphy

Ep4: Hannah Murphy

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Published: 30 Nov 2016 Duration: 01:04:06

We 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.
Ep3: Tabitha Rooney

Ep3: Tabitha Rooney

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Published: 14 Nov 2016 Duration: 51:08

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.

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.
Ep2: Tommy Karner

Ep2: Tommy Karner

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Published: 7 Nov 2016 Duration: 57:24

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.

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.
Ep1: Stephen Kummer

Ep1: Stephen Kummer

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Published: 30 Oct 2016 Duration: 42:35

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 →

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 →