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The Important Things in Life2nd Annual Fast Food Fantasy DraftIt's time for our 2nd annual Fast Food fantasy draft! Justin takes the place of last year's winner Jacob as Lucas seeks his first win and Tony looks to avenge his last place finish from the first Fast Food draft. Click on the link below to vote for who you thought won this week's Fantasy Draft! Link to the Fantasy Draft poll: https://strawpoll.com/gwaezsqy3 Follow us on IG! @theITILpod Check out our buddy's YouTube page! Film Reel, hosted by Other Jacob and Other Justin. 2021-05-1237 min
The Important Things in LifeBBQ Fantasy DraftAfter our 1 week hiatus, Laura/Tony/Lucas take part in the BBQ Fantasy Draft! Listen along as 3 people who know absolutely nothing about BBQs try their hardest at creating the absolute best BBQ menu they can come up with! 1 meat, 2 sides, a beverage and a dessert.... Vote for the winner at the link below! Link to the poll:https://strawpoll.com/6orwoozvv Follow us on Instagram! @theITILpod2021-05-051h 05
The Important Things in LifeVideo Game Trivia Vol. 1Lucas hosts another trivia episode as Jacob and Tony wage war in Video Game Trivia! Lucas uses his hosting powers to ask deep (and sometimes unfair) questions to see whether both guys are as video game savvy as they seem to be, while Jacob is haunted by a piece of contorted material and Tony relies on just a little bit of luck (a lot of the time) Follow us on IG and Twitter at @theITILpod! And don't forget to subscribe to us on YouTube. Film Reel! Hosted by Other Jacob https://youtube.com/channel/UC1...2021-04-211h 05
The Important Things in LifeFood Wars! Vol. 1Laura jumps on this week's episode as we debate the the funnest (yes its a word) and more controversial food debates! Lucas stands his ground towards pineapple on pizza while Jacob is forced to celebrate Easter a little late and the whole group debate the basics of a sandwich, Follow us on IG and Twitter at @theITILpod!2021-04-141h 21
The Important Things in LifeTop Superhero MoviesOther Jacob joins the pod this week as we go over IGN's Top Superhero Movies of All Time! Several bad placements here including a spot that outrages the normally calm Other Jacob, plus this week's Candy Taste Test sees Jacob get punished for not eating his chicken nuggets with dipping sauce. Follow us on social media! Find us at @theITIlpod on IG and Twitter and on YouTube over at The Important Things in Life podcast! https://linktr.ee/Theitilpod2021-04-071h 28
The Important Things in LifeTop 10 Rick and Morty WTF MomentsWubba lubba dubb dubb! This week we take a look at IGN's Top 10 WTF Moments from one of our favorite animated shows, Rick and Morty! Join us as we discuss some of the show's craziest moments and explain why we all hold this show in such high regard. Ooooooooooh weee! Follow us on our social media pages below! Twitter Instagram YouTube2021-03-3158 minThe Important Things in LifeOur Favorite Video Game FranchisesThe Important Things in Life is a podcast where longtime friends Jacob, Tony, Lucas, Laura and Justin discuss a variety of topics from pop culture, food, video games and much more. Tune in to our Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube pages for updates and polls to vote for our Fantasy Draft episodes. This week, Jacob/Tony/Lucas cover some of the favorite video game franchises from their childhood and high school years! What were some of your favorite video game franchises growing up? Follow us on social media and Youtube! Links included above, thank you guys...2021-03-241h 17
The Important Things in LifeWould You Rather? Vol. 2The Important Things in Life is a podcast where longtime friends Jacob, Tony, Lucas, Laura and Justin discuss a variety of topics from pop culture, food, video games and much more. Tune in to our Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube pages for updates and our polls to vote for our Fantasy Draft episodes. This weeks episode is Would You Rather? Vol. 2! Listen along as Laura makes some very life altering decisions, Jacob chooses between a chicken and an orangutan, Lucas professes his love for Minka Kelly and Tony makes Tony decisions. Follow us on all social...2021-03-171h 36
The Important Things in LifeMt Rushmore: Favorite TV Shows of All TimeThe Important Things in Life is a podcast where longtime friends Jacob, Tony, Lucas, Laura and Justin discuss a variety of topics from pop culture, food, video games and much more. Tune in to our Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube pages for updates and our polls to vote for our Fantasy Draft episodes. This weeks episode is the Mt. Rushmore of Favorite TV Shows with Jacob, Tony and Lucas. Let us know what you think in the comment section below! Follow us on all social media at @theITILpod2021-03-101h 08
The Important Things in LifeThe ITIL Game Show! Episode 2The ITIL Game Show returns, Lucas intends on humiliating his co-hosts as he hosts a session of "Are You Smarter Than Your Average Bear?" Trivia! Jacob thinks the collarbone is in your arm, Tony forgets what carbon dioxide is, and Laura doesn't think Germany is real. You'd think college education and street smarts would give someone the edge... you'd be wrong. If you enjoy our content and have some questions, please contact us on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube! 2021-03-0350 min
The Important Things in LifePokemon Fantasy Draft! Warning: Some of today's audio is messed up due to Internet issues and our audio recording software deciding this episode is the one it wants to act up on We wanna be, the very best! That no one ever was, dun dun dun! Justin joins the podcast today as we all try our hand at drafting our very best Pokemon teams. With each participant drafting 4 Pokemon, which trainer drafted the best Pokemon team!? Vote here for your favorite Pokemon team: https://strawpoll.com/jx1xvrfq8 Follow us on social media! @theITILpod on Twitter and Instagram or watch us over on Youtub...2021-02-2453 min
The Important Things in LifeOur Favorite Toys Growing UpAfter last week's heated Appetizer Bracket, the Core Trio simmer it down with a Mt. Rushmore of their all time favorite toys growing up. From wrestle buddies to Pokiman cards to Star Wars X-Wings, the boys talk all toys fun growing up, including a story demonstrating why kids shouldn't try WWE at home. What was your favorite toy growing up? Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @theITILpod! We're also over on YouTube at The Important Things in Life, give us a follow, like our videos and let your friends know where to find us! 2021-02-171h 06
The Important Things in LifeAppetizer Bracket!Re-occuring host Laura joins the podcast today as the ITIL crew debate the best appetizers available on the appetizer market! Laura and Lucas quickly go to war over their picks while Jacob is taken to war by today's Candy Taste Test. Only Tony stands a chance at settling all matters at hand, but even he isn't guaranteed to leave today's episode with all his sanity... We're on Youtube now! Check us out over at The Important Things in Life channel, each episode will be uploaded later on Wednesday and new series will be added to the channel...2021-02-101h 05
The Important Things in LifeCandy RankingsThis week, Tony goes on the hot seat and lets everyone know which candies are best for satisfying the sweet tooth. Lucas loses his mind when certain candies are brought up while Jacob furiously scribbles notes on which candies to do for our Candy Taste Test. Let us know your candy rankings at https://tiermaker.com/create/candy! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @theITILpod!2021-02-031h 12The Important Things in LifeGame Night Fantasy DraftOther Jacob joins Jacob, Tony and Lucas as they attempt to draft the best collection of game night fun! Lucas and Tony have a lot riding on this one with an off-camera bet while the Jacob's battle for supremacy and the right to be Jacob Supreme. With everyone having an intense passion for board games and other fun, this draft is extremely personal for everyone. Vote for who you think won here: https://strawpoll.com/5p41a16w3 Instagram: @theITILpod Twitter: @theITILpod2021-01-2758 minThe Important Things in LifeWould You Rather? Vol. 1Jacob, Tony, Lucas and Laura engage in a bunch of Would You Rather? scenarios. It honestly gets pretty heated on some questions and strong words are said. Also, Laura sucks and Jacob likes chocolate.2021-01-201h 08
The Important Things in LifeEpisode 28: Single-Player Video Game ExperiencesFor this week's Mount Rushmore, Jacob/Tony/Justin share our best experiences playing single-player and remind ourselves why we love gaming. Jacob is traumatized from revelations and unskippable cutscenes, Tony mastered exploration and the grind, and Justin recalls frission from intros and conclusions. Follow us on social media! @theITILpod on Instagram2021-01-131h 20
The Important Things in LifePizza Toppings RankingsGuest host Justin joins us today as we tackle a very controversial subject in the food world: pizza toppings! The crew tackles Pizza Topping rankings in the first episode of 2021 and fight for their absolute favorite toppings to be considered at the very top. Warning: hot takes about pineapple included. Follow us on social media! @theITILpod on Instagram and Twitter2021-01-061h 10
The Important Things in LifeRemembering 2020As we hit the end of a very tumultuous 2020, the ITIL crew take a look at some of their favorite and least favorite moments of the year as well as what to look forward to in 2021. Thank you to everyone who's downloaded, reviewed and shared our podcast! We look forward to doing some new stuff for 2021 and stay tuned for some new content announcements! Follow us on Instagram at @theITILpod2020-12-3057 min
The Important Things in LifeThe ITIL Game Show! Episode 1This week, Laura joins the show as Lucas hosts The Important Things in Life's first ever game show episode! Tony, Laura and Jacob play The Price is Right across multiple Christmas catalogs in a bid to win the first ever game show and prove that they have what it takes to survive in the real world. Also, Jacob tries TWO new candies this week while Lucas throws a fit over a Tony favorite. Follow us on Instagram at @theITILpod! And don't forget to leave us a 5 star review on your favorite podcast station!2020-12-231h 15
The Important Things in LifeEpisode 24: N64 Fantasy DraftIn the spirit of Christmas without being Christmasy, the ITIL crew are once again joined by Justin and Other Jacob to engage in a Nintendo 64 Fantasy Draft, celebrating one of history's all-time greatest Christmas gifts. Also, Tony and Lucas punish Jacob for last week's horrendous candy by making him participate in Russian Roulette (Candy Edition). Vote on who you think won this week's Fantasy Draft here: https://strawpoll.com/9ew2zc4c4 Follow us on Twitter and IG at @theITILpod2020-12-161h 26
The Important Things in LifeEpisode 23: Christmas Movie TournamentOn this week's episode, the ITIL crew try to determine which Christmas movie deserves to be called the GOAT and have some debates that don't quite make this the most wonderful time of the year. Also, recurring guest/arch nemesis Laura offers a candy for this weeks candy taste test that baffles the mind (and tongue) of Jacob. VOTE HERE for the top Christmas movie of all time: https://strawpoll.com/ky2173fz2 Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @theITILpod2020-12-091h 06
The Important Things in LifeEpisode 22: Top 10 Disney VillainsThe ITIl crew take a look at WatchMojo's Top 10 Disney Villains list and have a few problems with some placements along the way. Lucas can't pronounce names, Tony gives a deep cut and Jacob cheats on this week's Candy Taste Test. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @theITILpod! Let us know what you think of WatchMojo's list yourself Link: https://watchmojo.com/video/id/118402020-12-0256 min
The Important Things in LifeEpisode 21: Best Thanksgiving Foods!?On today's Thanksgiving episode, Other Jacob takes the hot seat as the ITIL crew establish which Thanksgiving foods are the best and which ones will get you kicked out. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @theITILpod!2020-11-251h 10
The Important Things in LifeEpisode 20: Zoo AnimalsLaura jumps in the hot seat once again as Lucas and Jacob interrogate her favorite zoo animals. Battle lines are drawn, animals are forced to choose a side, and an Australian creature has Lucas remembering the good ol days of the Schwans truck. Zoo Animals: jump to 18:24. But honestly, the first 18 minutes before Laura ranks zoo animals is definitely worth listening to Follow us on IG and Twitter! @theITILpod Let us know your Zoo Animal rankings over at https://tiermaker.com/create/zoo-animals-1643262020-11-181h 08
The Important Things in LifeEpisode 19: Ice Cream Fantasy DraftThe ITIL Crew is once again joined by Laura as the fan favorite Fantasy Draft is back! Laura, Tony and Lucas are on the clock as they draft their best roster of ice cream flavors for YOU GUYS to vote on! Opinions are shared, tempers flare, and sweet toothes are to be had on this week's episode of The Important Things in Life! Vote for this week's winner at https://strawpoll.com/f2vcwd8up Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter at @theITILpod and let us know what you think of this week's topic!2020-11-1149 min
The Important Things in LifeEpisode 18: Breakfast FoodsLucas is on this the hot seat this week as Jacob and Tony interrogate his choice in breakfast foods and discover a fiery hate for Pop-Tart knock-offs and beverage favorites. Jacob also adds a new sweetness to his candy portfolio and Tony reveals a business strategy of his favorite gas station. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @theITILpod and don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite podcast station!2020-11-041h 19
The Important Things in LifeEpisode 17: Deadliest Classic KillersThe ITIL Crew is joined by friend of the show Isaac as they celebrate Halloween by discussing their survival odds against some of the greatest killers in horror movie history! Isaac grades the group's chances against some of the world's most famous killers whilst holed up in the Home Alone house(???), Lucas' sleep habits are revealed, and Jacob adds another candy to his taste buds. Follow us on Twitter and IG! @theITILpod Killer Rankings: https://tiermaker.com/create/deadliest-classic-killers-4951402020-10-281h 07
The Important Things in LifeEpisode 16: Pixar BracketThe ITIL crew tackles the question of which Pixar is the greatest Pixar movie of all time. Also, Jacob tries a movie theater favorite in this week's Candy Taste Test and Lucas tries to alter the rules of the previous week's fantasy draft. In this week's bracket, the trio decide to let YOU decide which Pixar movie should be atop the list of greatest Pixar movies of all time. Cast your vote on Twitter and Instagram at @theITILpod or at https://strawpoll.com/3evkugs282020-10-211h 03
The Important Things in LifeEpisode 15: Superhero Fantasy DraftThe ITIL trio are joined by friends of the show Justin and Other Jacob to draft one of the most competitive conversation topics: superheroes! Each person embraces their inner nerdness (some more than others) to draft a team of superheroes who can best fight evil villains, giant monsters, and an angry grandma with a chancla. Plus, in today's Candy Taste Test, Jacob tries a candy that reminds him of the truffles he used to eat on his parent's 250 acre estate in New Hampshire. Follow us on Twitter/IG at @theITILpod, and don't forget to vote on who...2020-10-141h 07
The Important Things in LifeEpisode 14: Laura's Declassified Snack Survival GuideOn this week's episode, Tony takes a well needed break as Lucas and Jacob welcome good friend/arch snack nemesis Laura to give us her opinion on some popular snack foods. Laura gives a tip on how to make all snacks better, Jacob will probably suffer from PTSD going forward, and Lucas has some strong words about Junior Mints and cheese in a can. Twitter & IG: @theITILpod Theme: Blippy Trance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/2020-10-071h 20
The Important Things in LifeEpisode 13: 90's ComediesWhen nature calls, the trio find their mojo in this week's 90s Comedy Bracket! Tony knows it's all in the hips, Jacob has cable but no HBO, and Lucas has an extra pair of mittens. Also, Jacob tries a candy believed to be perfect to use as a straw to drink hot chocolate. Follow us on social media! @theITILpod on Twitter and IG, and let us know what you think of the bracket. Theme: Blippy Trance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...2020-09-3000 min
The Important Things in LifeEpisode 12: 2000's Comedy Bracket!In this mini-bracket, the trio grab a handful of 2000s Comedies and decide which gets to be student body president. Lucas knows for a fact that Cops isn't on until 4:00, Tony would put out any invisible fire for his friends, and Jacob has never fired his gun up in the air and gone "Aargh!" Follow us on Twitter and IG! @theITILPod Theme: Blippy Trance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/2020-09-2300 min
The Important Things in LifeEpisode 11: Soda, the Nectar of the GodsThe ITIL crew give their letter grades on all the popular sodas! Jacob breaks down his parent's soda inventory, Tony adds some sodas to his Monday shopping list, and Lucas attempts to play Soda God to everyone else! Follow @theITILpod over on Twitter and Instagram! Let us know your soda rankings at: https://tiermaker.com/create/the-definitive-soda-tier-list-30678 Theme: Blippy Trance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/2020-09-1600 min
The Important Things in LifeEpisode 10: Holy Trinity of Spongebob!In this week's episode, the trio are joined by their friend Janeth to discuss their Holy Trinity of Spongebob SquarePants episodes. Janeth remembers the pinky, Tony wonders if mayonnaise is an instrument, Lucas has technology, and Jacob asks if he can have something to eat. Follow us on social media! Twitter: @theITILpod Instagram: @theITILpod Theme: Blippy Trance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/2020-09-0900 min
The Important Things in LifeEpisode 9: Anime Avengers Fantasy DraftIn this week's fantasy draft, the trio are joined by special guest Justin aka Jitszu to create the greatest team of Anime Avengers! Lucas' god is called out, Tony gets a DnD crew, Jacob starts WWIII with the letter "D," and Justin has an army and TWO Hulks. Also, the Candy Taste Test makes its debut with a bang as Jacob nearly causes a riot and is almost kicked off the podcast. Follow us on Twitter AND Instagram at @theITILpod Theme: Blippy Trance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By A...2020-09-0200 min
The Important Things in LifeEpisode 8: Nickelodeon Bracket Pt. 2In the finale to the Nickelodeon Bracket, Lucas has his faith in humanity restored (sorta), Tony gets yelled at (sorry, bro), and Jacob motions to bend Da Rules. Special guest: a dolphin! Got a suggestion for a show topic? Let us know over on our Twitter handle, @theITILpod! 2020-08-2600 min
The Important Things in LifeEpisode 7: Nickelodeon Bracket Pt. 1This week, the ITIL crew tackles the challenge of determining which Nickelodeon show reigns supreme! From shows like Doug all the way to Drake and Josh, the ITIL discuss their favorite scenes, moments, and episodes as the boys go through the first round of the tournament to narrow down which show will reign as Nickelodeon Supreme! Rugrats Conspiracy: https://www.creepypasta.com/rugrats-theory/ Follow us on Twitter! @theitilpod2020-08-1900 min
The Important Things in LifeEpisode 6: Fast Food Fantasy DraftIn today's episode, the ITIL crew draft a roster of their favorite fast food items! Jacob attempts to redeem his terrible performance in the Sandwich draft (Episode 3), Lucas gets triggered by one of the draft picks, and Tony.... well Tony is Tony. Twitter poll will be available at our Twitter page, @theITILpod. For non-Twitter users, vote here: https://www.strawpoll.me/207194712020-08-0500 min
The Important Things in LifeEpisode 5: Mt. Rushmore of Video GamesThis week, the boys are joined by friend of the show Other Jacob as they compare their top 4 individual video games of all time! Passionate explanations are shared, a united love of dinosaurs is discovered, and the boys get a defense of The Tick (Episode 2) from Other Jacob. Also, Lucas cuts another wrestling promo on Juby regarding their impending showdown on an upcoming Harry Potter trivia episode. Follow us on Twitter @theitilpod, we'll share links and pictures from past episodes and announce future episodes/schedules!2020-07-2900 min
The Important Things in LifeEpisode 4: Star Wars RankingsLucas, Jacob and Tony take a crack at ranking all 9 of the main Star Wars movies. Lucas and Jacob fight over the Star Wars Christmas Special, Jacob gets outnumbered in his rankings, and Tony revels in his victory in last week's Sandwich Fantasy Draft. Also, Lucas challenges a friend of the show to a future trivia episode, which may or may not result in a much needed humbling. PS. Lucas experienced some mic issues throughout recording, so his mic quality was not as good as it could be Follow us on Twitter!: @theitilpod2020-07-2200 min
The Important Things in LifeEpisode 3: Sandwich Fantasy DraftOn this episode, Lucas and Jacob are joined by longtime friend Tony to compete for the title of Sandwich Supreme! The trio take turns drafting a roster of their favorite sandwiches as Lucas establishes himself as a sandwich elitist, Jacob gets super salty, and the boys discuss some sandwiches that they severely dislike. Follow us on Twitter: @theitilpod 2020-07-1500 min
The Important Things in LifeEpisode 2: IGN's Top 20 Animated ShowsOn today's episode, Lucas and Jacob review IGN's Top 100 list of animated shows. Lucas gets upset with the lack of respect towards certain sea creatures, Jacob tries to convince Lucas why a certain sub-genre deserves to be on the list, and they both criticize the placement of timeless classics on the rest of the Top 100 list. Also, Lucas gives his thoughts on some feedback from last week's Disney bracket. Link: https://www.ign.com/lists/top-100-animated-series Twitter: @theitilpod2020-07-0800 min
The Important Things in LifeEpisode 1: Disney BracketOn the inaugural episode of The Important Things in Life pod, Lucas and Jacob take a look at some of the biggest Disney movies to come out in the past 30 years... and Treasure Planet. Lucas also gives his honest take on a Disney cult classic and Jacob defends the inclusion of 2 other cult classics in the bracket. Download the podcast on Spotify and iTunes every Wednesday morning at 12:00am PST. Lucas' Twitter: @teamluduca Jacob's Twitter: @jacobmerenda2020-07-0100 min