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 Conversation podcast with native Chicagoans.Copyright 2015 . All rights reserved. Social Sciences
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  • FFR - Episode 266

    FFR - Episode 266
    Mar 9 2026
    Update on our week: This week on Freeform Radio, the guys cover everything from video games and movies to Olympic glory, global tensions, and one of rock’s most controversial deaths. Noel kicks things off in the gaming world after finally finishing Guardians of the Galaxy. He breaks down the cinematic gameplay, team-based combat system, and the surprisingly fun “huddle” mechanic that pumps up your squad mid-battle. While the game impressed visually and delivered a fun story, a few frustrating glitches kept it from reaching elite status. Noel also revisits a legendary franchise with Mega Man 11, playing it on the Steam Deck and sharing how the classic formula has evolved with new gear mechanics and modern visuals—while still holding onto that old-school challenge. Daniel shifts the conversation to entertainment and reviews the time-travel thriller 11/22/63, based on a Stephen King novel. The story follows a man who discovers a portal to 1960 and attempts to prevent the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The concept is gripping, the journey is intense—but did the ending live up to the hype? Daniel shares his thoughts. He also dives into the remake of Silent Hill 2, explaining how the updated horror classic captures the psychological tension of the original while bringing it into the modern gaming era. The discussion continues with the new Running Man movie and whether it holds up compared to the iconic Arnold Schwarzenegger classic. Andy brings the sports energy, breaking down a massive moment from the Winter Olympics as Team USA defeats Canada to win the gold medal in men’s hockey—a victory decades in the making. The guys talk about the intensity of the rivalry, the social media reactions, and why moments like this still unite fans. Andy also celebrates the return of baseball as spring games begin and the long road toward the MLB season kicks off. The conversation then shifts to bigger world events, including rising tensions between the United States and Iran and what potential military escalation could mean. The hosts share their perspectives on the uncertainty surrounding global politics and how quickly situations can change. Finally, the Article of the Week dives into one of music’s most debated mysteries: the death of Nirvana front man Kurt Cobain. A former Seattle police officer now claims the original investigation may have been mishandled, raising questions about evidence inconsistencies, the crime scene, and whether Cobain’s death was truly a suicide. The crew discusses the theories, the history behind the case, and why the story still fascinates fans more than 30 years later. It’s another packed episode full of gaming talk, movie reviews, sports excitement, current events, and deep discussions you won’t want to miss. Tune in and join the conversation. Article for the week: Kurt Cobain's death declared a homicide by Seattle cop ordered to probe investigation: 'Botched. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15566571/Kurt-Cobain-death-murder-homicide-suicide-Seattle.html Warning: May have Strong Language and Content. ========== Thank you to everyone who enjoys what we do. If you like what we do, please spread the word of our show. Email questions or suggestions to ffnquestions@gmail.com ========== Follow us on TWITTER (X) https://twitter.com/FreeFormNetwork Follow us on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557790516078 ========== Free Form Network and all our podcast are available on many platforms including STITCHER, ANDROID, IPHONE, IPAD, IPOD TOUCH and PODBEAN IPHONE, IPAD & IPOD TOUCH http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/free-form-network/id995998853 SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/0QKRhkXDmQ9cxItaiu49Vy IHEART RADIO https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-free-form-network-94075820/ TUNE IN RADIO http://tunein.com/radio/Free-Form-Network-p784190/ PLAYER FM https://player.fm/series/3326348 TUMBLR https://freeformnetworkpodcast.tumblr.com/ WORDPRESS https://freeformnetwork.wordpress.com/ YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj0LNZRJHyW7sQwM5ZdOCQg DEEZER https://www.deezer.com/us/show/1857582 PODCHASER https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/free-form-network-97539 PODCAST ADDICT https://podplayer.net/?podId=2920676 PANDORA https://www.pandora.com/podcast/free-form-network/PC:53088 AMAZON MUSIC https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41213756-a9ad-46bc-8d6c-ea2d30bd2fb9/free-form-network LISTEN NOTES https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/free-form-network-free-form-network-ElG1hW2tS3v/ GOOGLE PODCAST https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2ZyZWVmb3JtbmV0d29yay9mZWVkLnhtbA PODBEAN DESKTOP http://freeformnetwork.podbean.com/ PODBEAN MOBILE http://freeformnetwork.podbean.com/mobile ========== Free Form Radio - Episode 266- 03/8/2026 Hosted by Daniel, Andy and Noel ========== FREE FORM NETWORK
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Free Form Radio - Episode 265

    Free Form Radio - Episode 265
    Feb 22 2026
    Update of the Week: Daniel plays Mafia 3 and gives his thoughts on this game that is an oldie, but a goodie. Daniel watched the new installment into the Frankenstein franchise and enjoyed it more than he previously expected. The guys discuss going into movies with lower expectations and being more impressed versus having high expectations and having a film underdeliver. Let us know your thoughts on expectations with modern day films. Daniel also kept it in the horror genre with his review of the latest and last Conjuring film, Conjuring: The Last Rites. He describes his enjoyment of the franchise and his appreciation of what they were able to do to wrap up the final film in the series. Andy gives us an update on the Crypto market and his concern with the value trending downwards lately. Andy expanded his DVD collection recently and purchased several limited edition and hard to find films. The guys discuss the niche collectors who keep DVDs, VHS, and other formats alive in the collector’s market. Noel watches Wonder Man, a new Disney show in the Marvel Universe and gives his review of the newest entry into the Comic Book Universe. Noel and Daniel talk about Stranger Things and the finale of the long running series. While Noel had some reservations about some episodes, overall he enjoyed the way the show concluded and the potential for a spinoff, based on some interpretations of the ending. Article of the Week: Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather https://apnews.com/article/punxsutawney-phil-groundhog-day-winter-eae03abf8be74df0c48f3082e2f91905 Warning: May have Strong Language and Content. ========== Thank you to everyone who enjoys what we do. If you like what we do, please spread the word of our show. Email questions or suggestions to ffnquestions@gmail.com ========== Follow us on TWITTER (X) https://twitter.com/FreeFormNetwork Follow us on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557790516078 ========== Free Form Network and all our podcast are available on many platforms including STITCHER, ANDROID, IPHONE, IPAD, IPOD TOUCH and PODBEAN IPHONE, IPAD & IPOD TOUCH http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/free-form-network/id995998853 SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/0QKRhkXDmQ9cxItaiu49Vy IHEART RADIO https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-free-form-network-94075820/ TUNE IN RADIO http://tunein.com/radio/Free-Form-Network-p784190/ PLAYER FM https://player.fm/series/3326348 TUMBLR https://freeformnetworkpodcast.tumblr.com/ WORDPRESS https://freeformnetwork.wordpress.com/ YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj0LNZRJHyW7sQwM5ZdOCQg DEEZER https://www.deezer.com/us/show/1857582 PODCHASER https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/free-form-network-97539 PODCAST ADDICT https://podplayer.net/?podId=2920676 PANDORA https://www.pandora.com/podcast/free-form-network/PC:53088 AMAZON MUSIC https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41213756-a9ad-46bc-8d6c-ea2d30bd2fb9/free-form-network LISTEN NOTES https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/free-form-network-free-form-network-ElG1hW2tS3v/ GOOGLE PODCAST https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2ZyZWVmb3JtbmV0d29yay9mZWVkLnhtbA PODBEAN DESKTOP http://freeformnetwork.podbean.com/ PODBEAN MOBILE http://freeformnetwork.podbean.com/mobile ========== Free Form Radio - Episode 265- 02/22/2026 Hosted by Daniel, Andy and Noel ========== FREE FORM NETWORK
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • FFR - Episode 264

    FFR - Episode 264
    Feb 8 2026
    Update on our week: In this week’s episode of Free Form Radio, Daniel, Andy, and Noel kick things off by comparing Midwest winter chaos before diving into a full slate of movies, TV, and gaming talk. Noel starts us off with a detailed breakdown of Carlito’s Way—its legacy, performances by Al Pacino and Sean Penn, Brian De Palma’s direction, and why the film still stands tall among classic crime dramas. He also shares why it’s absolutely worth revisiting, especially for fans of Scarface or Vice City. The crew then pivots into The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon spinoff, with Noel reviewing Seasons 1–3 and explaining why the new France and Spain settings give the show fresh atmosphere and tension. Zombie fans, especially those who loved Resident Evil 4, will want to tune in. Next up: gaming talk. Noel wraps up his 100-hour journey through Horizon Forbidden West and its Burning Shores DLC—praising the world and gameplay while discussing some narrative choices that felt forced and out of charcter for Aloy. Andy and Daniel dive into the newly released trailer for Masters of the Universe. They discuss the visuals, accuracy to the original source material, whether He-Man is buff enough, and why this reboot looks more promising than past attempts. Finally, Daniel gives us his thoughts on the Stranger Things season 5 series finality. The internet is buzzing about it, what does Daniel think about it? He also watches an older movie in Uncle Buck. A classic, but it looks like it is not one of Daniels top movies. A packed episode with movies, TV, gaming, nostalgia, and a whole lot of Midwest winter complaining—just the way Free Form Radio likes it. Article for the week: Who’s Listening? A Demographic Breakdown of the 2025 Podcast Audience https://commandyourbrand.com/whos-listening-a-demographic-breakdown-of-the-2025-podcast-audience/ Warning: May have Strong Language and Content. ========== Thank you to everyone who enjoys what we do. If you like what we do, please spread the word of our show. Email questions or suggestions to ffnquestions@gmail.com ========== Follow us on TWITTER (X) https://twitter.com/FreeFormNetwork Follow us on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557790516078 ========== Free Form Network and all our podcast are available on many platforms including STITCHER, ANDROID, IPHONE, IPAD, IPOD TOUCH and PODBEAN IPHONE, IPAD & IPOD TOUCH http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/free-form-network/id995998853 SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/0QKRhkXDmQ9cxItaiu49Vy IHEART RADIO https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-free-form-network-94075820/ TUNE IN RADIO http://tunein.com/radio/Free-Form-Network-p784190/ PLAYER FM https://player.fm/series/3326348 TUMBLR https://freeformnetworkpodcast.tumblr.com/ WORDPRESS https://freeformnetwork.wordpress.com/ YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj0LNZRJHyW7sQwM5ZdOCQg DEEZER https://www.deezer.com/us/show/1857582 PODCHASER https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/free-form-network-97539 PODCAST ADDICT https://podplayer.net/?podId=2920676 PANDORA https://www.pandora.com/podcast/free-form-network/PC:53088 AMAZON MUSIC https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41213756-a9ad-46bc-8d6c-ea2d30bd2fb9/free-form-network LISTEN NOTES https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/free-form-network-free-form-network-ElG1hW2tS3v/ GOOGLE PODCAST https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2ZyZWVmb3JtbmV0d29yay9mZWVkLnhtbA PODBEAN DESKTOP http://freeformnetwork.podbean.com/ PODBEAN MOBILE http://freeformnetwork.podbean.com/mobile ========== Free Form Radio - Episode 264- 02/08/2026 Hosted by Daniel, Andy and Noel ========== FREE FORM NETWORK
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    1 hr and 9 mins
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