Paign Productions
What is Paign Productions? It is an organically grown mic to headphones podcast created in Champaign, Illinois. It is whatever it needs to be. Rather than milk one thing for the very last drop, I strive to keep things fresh by constantly evolving and improving. It could be a pop culture ”Bag ’O Six” draft, a spotlight piece on some of the impactful residents in my town via ”The Paignful Experience,” sports talk, or spontaneous solocasts! Pick your menu. Cheers!
Episodes
I'm healed up! Paigniacs...let me tell you...tooth pain is NO JOKE. Whooooooooooo!
But it can't keep me down.
The NFL draft is upon us (Caleb to Odunze for the win!)...but before we get there...Mike and I had to discuss our favorite college basketball teams of ALL TIME.
My Illini made me proud this year.
So, thanks for hanging in there! Cheers!
My supermodel ace in the hole Kurtis Allen is back in the dungeon to talk about one of our favorite subjects....ACTION. MOVIES.
They are notorious for having some of the GREATEST character names for the heroes, sidekicks, and villains.
We dive in and celebrate the greatest submissions put to script.
My last pick has changed my life in the best way ever. It has invaded my lexicon, my livelihood, and my approach to daily activities...
The Fantasying!
I had a gremlin in the dungeon chewing important wires and things when crazy, so I decided to give you two scoops of fantasy goodness.
We continue figuring out ALL the right answers regarding fantasy football next year and, coincidently, all of the Chicago Bears' solutions.
Cheers.
Nah. This isn't a sexy one.
These are the same four blokes you have come to know and love, talking about fantasy football for a sizeable chunk of time.
We recap how we did last year, make some wild predictions, and call each other on our own bs.
I chunked it up into two parts because there are no lawns to mow or driveways to shovel.
You know the score.
Cheers!
Bobby Sleeves is an official Paigniac!
He always has been one at heart, but the roots are now planted.
So, to commemorate the event, we spend way too much time talking about how far things are from each other and how serious yet laughable Champaign "traffic" can truly be...just like our ancestors did before us.
THEN we dive into some expert-level selections of the greatest leftover foods of ALL TIME...hot...cold...medium...it make...
Let's cap this off!
We are all about to jump out of our skin with excitement, stress, mirth, mayhem, and beauty.
Finish strong and give Santa a hug with these final 10 choice cuts to carry you through Christmas Day.
Cheers and love,
Ryan
OK! We are getting into the weird segment of the season.....
JOIN ME!
I promise to bring your Xmas experience to the next level by the time this playlist is complete.
Cheers and LOVE!
Your humble host.
I am a bit under the weather as I prep for my Turkey Day Feast....BUT....I couldn't leave my Paigniacs hanging without a proper Xmas playlist!
I recognize the fact that not EVERYONE starts on November 1st, like yours truly, so I felt obligated to lend my services and catch you up on all the festive vibes coursing through my speakers.
Enjoy this quick hitter as you unroll your lights for the season.
Cheers!
It has been a while, but I'm back!!
Stuffin' a FAT bag with a subject matter that is outside of my wheelhouse.
I had to tag Kurtis to come in and help school me in the realm of "grunge." He was ever so kind as to give me a gift to assist me in my selections.
Throw on a flannel shirt, get cozy, and enjoy!
Cheers!
OH! One more thing...we had a hell of a time with our internet connections...this one took a while to shape up. I lef...
The itch remains...
We are coming up on REAL football and real fantasy football drafts. So, I had the guys in the dungeon for a test spin.
We did a collaborative mock fantasy draft from various positions with unique strategies. Dabbled a bit in zero-rb, flirted with zero-wr, one team can barely purchase their own alcohol...then my team....straight chaos.
No theme music. No editing. Just us geeking out again.
There are fresh bags ...
Two. TWO. Two pods in one.
Kevin has been found! I had him back in the dungeon to draft our favorite items to grill. Here in the Paign we go 365 days a year.
We hit on all of your favorites, maybe a few surprises, but we talk tips, tricks, and techniques to keep us in perfect Dad shape.
But wait...there's more!
We also continue feeding our fantasy cravings by discussing who we are NOT drafting in the first handful of rounds...for t...
Big, Beefy, and Uncut....
thatswhatshesaid
Wooooooo! We had a night in the dungeon talking Fantasy Football. I decided to leave it untouched.
We nerded out. We had drinks. We lost people. Gauntlets were thrown.
It was a great time.
So take an EXTRA long walk and mow the lawn as you dive into the LARGEST episode of Paign Productions to date.
Cheers!
We have barely entered June, and I am covered in Summer madness. If you are struggling to adjust, Kurtis and I have the episode for you!
We drafted all the good vibes of summer. The smells, the sights, the feelings, the grooves....
Throw on a tank top and grab a cold drink. Soak it in.
Cheers!
As I put another coat of polish on my championship belt...I rounded Mike & Sean up for a shot at the title!
We drafted movies coming out this summer that we think will make the MOST money domestically.
We studied each other's moves and came out with pretty balanced lists. Which movie will shock the world and overperform?
Give me a shout, @paignpro, and let us know who you think won.
Cheers!
We got a beefy one on our hands. I gotta admit...the weather is warming up...my kids are counting down to summer break...and I'm feeling nostalgic.
So I tapped my buddy Robert aka "Bobby Longsleeves" and recounted our favorite games we played outside as kids! You woke up. You went outside. You came in to eat and get ready for bed. Rinse. Repeat. It was magical.
Ride the wave.
Cheers.
Be sure to check out Robert's work at illinibo...
Nah. Not the fast casual.
Not the fine dining.
I brought Mike on the show to draft the phone buttons you press when you have 9.23 space minutes of time.
Somehow I feel old and not responsible? Maybe, a trailblazer and a kid at heart?
One way or another, I have some downloading to do.
Cheers, Paigniacs.
We are not celebrating or promoting the substance itself...BUT on the eve of one of the most excellent movie titles in recent memory....we honor "Cocaine Bear" by removing a word from an existing movie with the word "Cocaine."
Hans, Kurtis, and I maybe have inadvertently penned over a decade's worth of upcoming films in less than an hour.
Please leave a 5-star review if you are having fun with us.
Cheers!
Here at Paign Productions, we celebrate everything that can quench your thirst.
I hooked up with Kurtis to give you some ideas to shake up your big game plans...or ease your Monday hangover. I'm still not 100% sure of one of the names of Kurtis' picks.
We also discussed Oreo's most remarkable creation of ALL TIME!
Plus, if you stick around till the end...you'll hear the thwarted plans of my first TikTok video. I guess it is back ...
New Year. New Guests!
Hans from the "Action Movie Book Club" joined me in the dungeon to draft our favorite breakfast soups.
What goes better with a late-night action move?
Healthy options need not apply.
Be sure to check out his podcast wherever you find mine.
Cheers!
Mike and Sonny are BACK! We take a break from dissecting music to hit you with your favorite sneakers from the greatest decade of all time. We drafted some personal picks, some we did anything we could to own, and some that we still have never laid our hands on...yet.
Keep your Google machine fired up and revel in these works of art.
Cheers!
While you have your phone open...if you could hit that 5-star rating, that would be aces.
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