Brian Hicks on the Chicago Winters, Netflix Free Solo Climb, and Zanies | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 22

Brian Hicks returns to The Pat McGann Show to talk Chicago comedy, brutal winter weekends, and what it’s really like running Zanies when the weather tries to shut the city down.

Pat and Brian dig into comedy club life, sold-out shows, and why winter is actually prime time for stand-up. They also get into coaching youth basketball, snow days, Fortnite “e-learning,” kids building gaming PCs, and the chaos of modern parenting.

Along the way: untethered skyscraper climbers, Super Bowl food strategy, chili debates, community dip trust issues, and why February in Chicago will be brutal this year.

A laid-back, funny conversation about comedy, family, and getting through winter one show at a time. Perfect for your commute, a long walk, or hiding indoors until spring.

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