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Being Jewish with Jonah PlattA City on Fire and Congressman Ritchie TorresWatch on YouTube @BeingJewishPodcast In this highly-anticipated episode of Being Jewish, Jonah speaks with New York Congressmen Ritchie Torres about a wide range of issues including anti-Israel hate, the future of the Democratic party, and the soul of America. Torres, who has devoted much of his 10+ year career in politics to fighting anti-Jew hate and defending the State of Israel, opens up about his trips to the Holy Land, the lessons learned there and the broad, pragmatic reasons behind his unwavering loyalty and support for the Jewish state and people. Together, Jonah and Torres discuss the Biden A...2025-01-1427 min
Fall Classic RewindBig Christmas on an October Fryday - 2024 ALCS Game Three - Yankees @ Guardians2024 American League Championship Series
Game Three - New York Yankees @ Cleveland Guardians
The Guardians return to Cleveland with their backs against the wall, having lost the first two game of the ALCS to the Yankees in the Bronx. Steven Vogt’s team finds themselves in a 2-0 series hole due to a mix of sloppy defense, shaky pitching, and shoddy hitting. There’s a lot that this club will have to shape up in short order if they want to avoid being down three games to none. These guys were...2024-10-1847 min
The 15 Minute Break109. Amys Amazing CatI've had people ask and this is the first 15 Minute Break that has a video recording, if you wanna see the video check it out!!! Amys Amazing Cat2019-06-0115 minThe 15 Minute Break108. Seattle, Flying, and The ApocalypseAmy is back from her seattle trip, we talk apocalypse now!2019-04-2419 min
The 15 Minute Break107. Vitamin D, Laugh Factory, DepressionVitamin D, Laugh Factory, Depression, I guess that pretty much explains it, does anybody read the description? 2019-03-2118 minThe 15 Minute Break106. New Year, New AnxietyAnxiety2019-01-3014 min
The 15 Minute Break105. Christmas, Brad RickertThis Christmas episode we hit all the important topics, Jingle all the way and presents.2018-12-2022 minThe 15 Minute Break104. Laugh Factory, Shit TalkingLaugh Factory, Shit Talking2018-10-0616 min
The 15 Minute Break103. Gwen Stefani, Child LaborGwen Stefani, Child Labor2018-09-2114 min
The 15 Minute Break102. Amy Nico, Louis C.K.Is Louis C.K. in the clear? Or is he still a pervert?2018-08-3113 minThe 15 Minute Break101. Zambrano, Love and ArchitectureZambrano, Love and Architecture2018-08-1715 min
The 15 Minute Break100. Amy Nico, Cicadas , and Sexiest AgeAmy Nico, Cicadas , and Sexiest Age2018-08-1712 min
The 15 Minute Break99. Brittany BraveThis Episode Matt and Amy talk up comedy and Chicago with Brittany Brave2018-08-0818 min
The 15 Minute Break98. Amy Nico, Bisexual, SEGA, and Razor ScootersAmy Nico, Bisexual, SEGA, and Razor Scooters2018-07-1918 min
The 15 Minute Break97. Amy Nico, Pilsen Noise, Death, and SeinfeldPilsen Noise, Death, and Seinfeld2018-06-2916 min
The 15 Minute Break96. Amy Nico, Tijuana, Chris Hardwick, and Oceans 8This episode Amy and Matt talk Tijuana, Chris Hardwick, and Oceans 82018-06-2118 minThe 15 Minute Break95. Amy Bogseth, Tax SeasonAmy Bogseth, Tax Season2018-04-2516 minThe 15 Minute Break94. Amy Bogseth, Oprah and Mercury RetrogradeAmy Bogseth, Oprah and Mercury Retrograde2018-04-1320 min
The 15 Minute Break93. Amy Bogseth, Impressions, and SongFollow Amy and Matt on Instagram, Twitter, and from a distance in real life!2018-03-3112 min
The 15 Minute Break92. Taylor Leddin, Public RelationsHave you ever wondered who is the person that brings people to that next level which is fame?2018-03-1916 minThe 15 Minute Break91. Zambrano, Meditation, Aloe Vera, and SexZambrano is back and things are off to a crazy start, meditaiton and busting nuts are what really get you focused.2018-03-1516 min
The 15 Minute Break90. Amy Bogseth, Dating Apps, and 90's referencesAmy Bogseth is back and she is keeping it real2018-03-1212 minThe 15 Minute Break89. Zambrano, Architecture and BonersZambrano is back and we are ready to talk boners2018-03-1014 minThe 15 Minute Break88. Amy Bogseth, Target and Awkward MomentsThis episodes guest is my new best buddy Amy Bogseth2018-03-0416 minThe 15 Minute Break87. Valentines Day 2018Valentines Day 2018, Matt and Amy tackle the art of LOVE2018-02-1425 minThe 15 Minute Break86. UndercoverZambrano is back, and this one we go deep, deep undercover.2018-02-0915 minThe 15 Minute Break85. Snowboarding Accident, and ChivalryAmy is back, and to catch up we have made this episode over an hour long!2018-01-201h 26The 15 Minute Break84. Zambrano Part 2Zambrano Part 22018-01-1620 minThe 15 Minute Break83. Zambrano, Cars, Women, and DirtbagsZambrano, Cars, Women, and Dirtbags2018-01-1315 minThe 15 Minute BreakWGN RADIO AM 720, Matt and AmyIn case you missed Matt and Amy on WGN!2018-01-0520 minThe 15 Minute Break82. Happy New YearsHappy New Years2017-12-3117 minThe 15 Minute Break81. Aliens, Guns, and The Elbo RoomThis episode Matt and Amy talk about are there really aliens, should we get guns, and hey come out we have a show Jan 9th, 2018 at the Elbo Room in Lincoln Park that we host.2017-12-3118 minThe 15 Minute Break80. Christmas, Religion, and DucksThis episode is about Christmas, Religion, and Ducks. I dont really know what more to say, what do you want from me! Just Listen!2017-12-2119 minThe 15 Minute Break79. Lame SportsThis episode Matt and Amy tackle lame sports, do people really read the description? If so hit me up on social media so I know. Like honestly I could type anything in here, I feel like people go straight to the title. Im not saying its a bad thing, I listen to other podcasts.Its what made me think of it, I was like hey I always just listen and click I dont ever remember reading a description. 2017-12-2115 minThe 15 Minute Break78. White People LoveListeners and friends alike have had their concerns if the 15 Minute Break hates white people, no we dont! We love white people, we would love to be draped in white people.2017-12-0816 minThe 15 Minute Break77. Matt Lauer, Beer,and R. KellyMatt Lauer did what to who? Did R. Kelly do it? Is beer still good? Yes, yes it is.2017-12-0115 minThe 15 Minute Break76. ThanksgivingMatt and Amy tackle thanks giving2017-11-2217 minThe 15 Minute Break75. Amy, New Orleans Part 3, Louis C.K. 9-11 Inside JobThe Final Chapter to the episode that was suppose to be about New Orleans, we hit all the major details, is Louis C.K. a rapist? Who did 9-11? Was it an inside job? 2017-11-2044 minThe 15 Minute Break74. Amy, New Orleans Part 2If you enjoyed part one for it being an episode devoted to being about New Orleans, but not being too much about New Orleans. You'll love this episode even more. Also be on the look out for Part 3 where we swear we really get into the topic of New Orleans.2017-11-1516 minThe 15 Minute Break73. Amy, New Orleans Part 1This episode where Matt and Amy talk about New Orleans and Hurricane Katrina gets so tracked so much that it had to be done in parts so that the actual topic of New Orleans got addressed, instead of everything else.2017-11-1418 minThe 15 Minute Break72. Pedro Celis, Music, Chicago, and TacosPedro Celis, Music, Chicago, and Tacos, what more is there? We hit all the topics and is gentrification better?2017-11-0621 minThe 15 Minute Break71. Martha, Mexican Americans, Self-Hate, and HopeIMartha, Mexican Americans, Hope, Self-Hate, and Hope2017-10-2320 minThe 15 Minute Break70. Sedano, Batman, Superman, Sex, HealthSedano, Batman, Superman, Sex, Health2017-10-1715 min
The 15 Minute Break69. Sedano, Part 3 Chicago Residency, BatmanPart 3 of a so far 3 part episode, we tackle the tough questions, like what would you do with a Billion Dollars, is Sedanos Mom a racist, and are drones useful?2017-10-1219 minThe 15 Minute Break68. Manny, Little VillageIn this episode Manny and Matthew talk about Chicagos Dangerous neighborhoods and what do people from there really want?2017-10-0910 minThe 15 Minute Break67. Amy, Black People Wash ClothesIn this twice as long episode, Amy and Matt dive into the important topics, why do black people use wash clothes?2017-10-0130 minThe 15 Minute Break66. Leon, Art, Family, DongsIn this episode Matt and Leon talk about his love for artwork, family, and of course Matt awkwardly dives into his personal life. 2017-09-1814 minThe 15 Minute Break65. Jazz, Cousins, Chicago, BoobsJazz is my cousin and we share the adventures of growing up on the South Side of Chicago2017-09-0214 min
The 15 Minute Break64. Having a BabyShould we all just have tons of babies?2017-08-0415 min
The 15 Minute Break63. La Bamba is on NETFLIXMyself and Horacio did a podcast about La Bamba, his stupid boss kept it but Im gonna finish it!!!!!2017-07-2915 minThe 15 Minute Break62. O.J. Simpson, Lasik Eye SurgeryIm getting Lasik Eye surgery, and OJ is getting free2017-07-2003 minThe 15 Minute BreakHoracio Stand Up Pilsen, May 5th 2012Horacio doing Stand Up in Pilsen on May 5th, 2012.2017-07-1506 minThe 15 Minute Break61. Iceberg Lettuce, Mail TruckIts Iceberg Lettuce, Mail Trucks, and an episode full of hate.2017-07-1503 minThe 15 Minute Break60. Oscar, Doomsday, MilkOscar is a good friend of mine and also of Horacio, also he is a Doomsday Prepper! Will we have to go as far as to milk people?2017-07-0211 minThe 15 Minute BreakHoracios Stand Up, 3-7-20152017-07-0106 minThe 15 Minute Break59. Chicago Bulls, Super NintendoNothing to look forward to2017-07-0102 min
The 15 Minute Break58. DEATH RANTFeels like alot of people are passing away, there are alot of things that just arent adding up for me.2017-06-2002 min
The 15 Minute Break57. Keith, NBA Finals, Kardashians. FriendshipEveryone knows its going to be the Cavs and Goldenstate, but Keith has some questionable opinions on Orange is the New Black.2017-05-2212 min
The 15 Minute Break56. Horacio Ramirez, RecordingsThe 15 Minute Break was going to start doing interviews before the untimely passing of Horacio. Horacio made a few recordings on a portable recorder before he passed and why not share those recordings with everyone.2017-01-3114 min
The 15 Minute Break55. Larry Lara, Los AngelesMatt and Larry are about to paint the town of Los Angeles red after leaving the airport, but first lets get some podcasting done.2016-12-2214 min
The 15 Minute Break54. Lisette, Part 2 Chicago ResidencySedano 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.2016-10-1912 min
The 15 Minute Break53. Amy Nico Schwartz, Ninja Stars, NYC, EulogistsAmy 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.2016-10-0514 min
The 15 Minute Break52. Todd Glover, Chicago CubsTodd Glover was Horacios biggest baseball rival and the fued still lives on as the CUBS close in on a possible Championship.2016-10-0314 min
The 15 Minute Break51. Ralph, SneakersMatthew 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.2016-10-0313 min
The 15 Minute Break50. Sedano, Chicago ResidencyBefore Horacio passed he planned up to do an episode with our friend Sedano to discuss the many Chicago North verse South and suburb topics.2016-09-2613 min
The 15 Minute BreakThe Fate of the 15 Minute BreakAfter a year since Horacios passing, the 15 Minute Break will continue to its initial goal of 100 episodes.2016-09-2503 min
The 15 Minute BreakRest in Peace brother, Horacios Last Stand-up August 2015I 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...2015-10-2300 min
The 15 Minute Break49. Live Episode Burger King Parking LotBefore 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.2015-10-1821 min
The 15 Minute Break48. Horacio Ramirez will be greatly missed.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.2015-10-0606 min
The 15 Minute Break"Rest in Peace Horacio Ramirez" Radio Tribute by Pat Clark 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."2015-10-0106 min
The 15 Minute Break47. Facebook Dislike ButtonFor 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.2015-09-1816 min
The 15 Minute Break46. Steve Rannazzisi 9/11 Lie & Putting Your Foot In MouthSteve 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.2015-09-1715 min
The 15 Minute Break45. White Actors Playing Other RacesHoracio 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.2015-09-1516 min
The 15 Minute Break44. September 11, 2001September 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.2015-09-1215 min
The 15 Minute Break43. Retro Video GamesEverywhere 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!2015-09-0919 min
The 15 Minute Break42. Horacio's Birthday TraumasFor 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!2015-09-0215 min
The 15 Minute Break41. Spanish Dubbed Boyz N The HoodForget "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.2015-09-0115 min
The 15 Minute Break40. First World ProblemsWe'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.2015-08-2615 min
The 15 Minute Break39. Sesame Street Moves To HBOSesame 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".2015-08-2515 min
The 15 Minute Break38. Sex Education In Public SchoolSome 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.2015-08-2015 min
The 15 Minute Break37. Copycats & Joke StealersChina 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. 2015-08-1514 min
The 15 Minute Break36. Curses & SuperstitionsListening 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?2015-08-1314 min
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The 15 Minute Break35. Weird Dreams & Jared's TextAfter 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.2015-08-0614 min
The 15 Minute Break34. Rowdy Roddy Piper & Ronda RouseyWe 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.2015-08-0415 min
The 15 Minute Break33. Cecil The Lion & Sandra BlandThis 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?2015-07-3115 min
The 15 Minute Break32. Chief Keef For Mayor & Chris Farley BiopicChicago 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! 2015-07-2915 min
The 15 Minute Break31. Hulk Hogan Says The N Word & Things You Should Know But Don'tHulk 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!2015-07-2715 min
The 15 Minute Break30. Ashley Madison Hacked, Cheaters & Trump Conspiracy TheoryAshley 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!2015-07-2315 min
The 15 Minute Break29. Matt's Acting Endeavours, Donald Trump & POWsMatt 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!2015-07-2015 min
The 15 Minute Break28. 1995 Chicago Killer Heatwave, El Chapo & Rambo20 years ago 739 people lost their lives in Chicago due to severe heat. Matt and Horacio take a look back. "El Chapo" escapes prison and is once again Public Enemy #1 and rumors about a new Rambo movie hit the internet. Hit play and enjoy already!2015-07-1715 min
The 15 Minute Break27. Back To The Future 2 PredictionsIt's been 30 years since the release of the film "Back To The Future" and in "Back To The Future 2" the film was set in 2015. Matt and Horacio have a look to see how close they were to predicting how life would be. Hit play and enjoy!2015-07-1415 min
The 15 Minute Break26. Ariana Grande, Jared Fogle & Bill CosbyStop me if you've heard this one before....Ariana Grande goes into a donut shop and licks and spits on donuts, Jared says "Middle school girls are hot" and Bill Cosby admits to buying Quaaludes in 2005. Spend your 15 Minute Break with us and hit play!2015-07-1313 min
The 15 Minute Break25. Crosstown Rivals: Cubs Vs. White Sox, Feat. Carlos MoralesIt's that time of year again in Chicago. Cubs Vs White Sox. Why can't you cheer for both teams? Matt and Horacio with special guest Carlos Morales tell you why. We make a brave attempt to be civil during this Chicago baseball civil war.2015-07-0915 min
The 15 Minute Break24. Sylvester Stallone & Fake Armored Truck RobberyIn this episode we wish a Happy 69th Birthday to the "Italian Stallion" Sylvester Stallone. We also discuss the man who went into a Walmart dressed as an armored truck driver and walked out with 75 thousand dollars. What would you do with that kind of money? Matt and Horacio tell you what they would do. Hit play already!2015-07-0714 min
The 15 Minute Break23. 4th Of July RECAP & Dumb Ways To DieAs we all go back to our regular grind, Matt and Horacio relive all the fun over the weekend. We also discuss why you shouldn't light fireworks on top of your head, why you shouldn't tease alligators and why you should never attempt to break glasses with your hand. Hit play and enjoy!2015-07-0615 min
The 15 Minute Break22. Maria Leaves Sesame Street, More Donald TrumpAfter 44 years of living on Sesame Street "Maria" (Sonia Manzano) is leaving the show. We bid her farewell. Donald Trump keeps up his bigotry and you won't believe what he said now. (Clickbait!)2015-07-0315 min
The 15 Minute Break21. 4th Of July, BBQ & FireworksHappy 239th Birthday America!!! Our birthday present to you is this episode. The air is filled with gun powder and grilled meats. Break out a cold one and hit play on this episode. 2015-07-0115 min
The 15 Minute Break20. Marriage Equality, Travolta Gay? & Pastor On FireSCOTUS declares marriage for all 50 states, Matt talks about working with Joan Rivers and you won't believe what she said (Clickbait!). We also discuss the rainbow filtered facebook profile pics and the Texas pastor who may or may not have said he'd set himself on fire. Show your pride and hit play!2015-06-3015 min
The 15 Minute Break12. House Rules & Seagrams GinIn episode 12, Matt and Horacio revisit some of the rules their parents enforced at home, after September 11th Little Matt Torres arms himself to fight Al-Qaeda, and Seagrams Gin fixes everything.....kinda. Follow us on Twitter @MattPTorres and @HoracioRComedy2015-06-0215 min