In this episode Prateek Srivastava checks in via skype with his cousin Abhishek Kumar. Abhishek discusses his move from India to the Midwest. Abhishek and Prateek go all over the place discussing Indian traditions, crowded trains, and Tim Hortons. Abhishek reminicises about his big fat "Indian Wedding". Later, Raghu Adhibatla returns to the show to help Prateek break down the Top 25 Douchiest Bars in Chicago!

After a bit of a hiatus Prateek Srivastava is back along with co host David Philips. Hipster Turf battles and hostile comedy environments lead to quite a discussion. Later comedian Mike Wiley joins in the fun and discusses shaving his head, getting his start in the Chicago comedy scene. Things get a political with some Ron Paul talk. Also was a full grown tiger really housed in a Chicago pet shop? And later Prateek meets David's "roommate"

Prateek Srivastava hosts this episode alone and baskes in the celebration of Lent. Also he waxes poetic on the South. Later Prateek travels to HAM Studios to talk with Chicago comedian Othy Schwering. Tons of discussion over the Lorax and being the "Happy Guy" comedian. Can Michael Keaton predict the future? Othy also discusses the "supernatural" including his many out of body experiences. Also they talk about the perils of putting on live comedy shows.

Comedian David Mascorro joins Prateek Srivastava and co host David Philips in the studio. Two DAVIDS in one show? Despite the confusion things drift naturally to food.  The guys talk about their fast food addictions via Wendys and chicken, and tortas. David Mascorro talks about his "calming" PBS style voice. David Philips shares his experiences on the Anheuser Busch factory tour. After even more tasty food discussion, David Mascorro talks about hosting open mics and the fateful night he proposed to his girlfriend.

Prateek Srivastava joins co host David Philips back in the regular studio for a little Valentine's Day talk. Also we take a trip into the future! Later, comedian Bridey Elliott skypes in to talk about sports, performing arts school, having comedian Chris Elliott as a father, getting along with her sister Abby Elliott, and getting locked out of her apartment. Oh and Prateek uses a word that sets Bridey off!

Comedian Will Miles joins Prateek Srivastava and co host Sherman Edwards for this episode. Most diverse episode of any Chicago podcast, just in time for Black History Month! Loads of race talk including what would happen if instead of a month it was just Black History Day. Will Miles recalls his days with the stage name "Kid Haha". Rolling lazily down the river near the controversial "Negro Creek". Michael Jackson had a death tour? Also the guys discuss making fun of celebrities in order to meet them.

This episode was taped while Justin Bieber's "Never Say Never" movie was playing on the nearby TV. So expect some random commentary!

Prateek Srivastava joins co host David Phillips in studio. Loads of talk about being smart, Jesus going through puberty. Mario isn't racist and other video game thoughts. David remembers being king of 2nd grade with his Super Nintendo system. Later, Prateek talks with LA comedian Max Silverstein via Skype. Max discusses going through the stand up hustle, drumming, appearing on Entourage, and opening up for his father comedian Andrew Dice Clay.

Comedian Ben Bergman joins Prateek Srivastava and David Philips in studio. Prateek compliments David's bathroom, while Ben discusses the Wu Tang Clan. Loads of talk about eating Wendy's and David shares memories of Space Camp and Little League. The guys talk about white guilt and why white people don't have much of a heritage. Ben talks about growing up in Kentucky, headshots, and opening up for Bill Burr. Oh and his cell phone goes off during the show!

Prateek kicks off 2012 by talking with comedians Anish Shah and Raghu Adhibatla. Anish discusses auditioning for "In Living Color"... the original one not the new one! Tons of talk about the stereotypical Indian accent. There's a place called Ladd, Illinois? Prateek talks about his inner hipster. The guys discuss doing stand up at Indian Weddings, and parental punishments.

Later, Prateek learns about the new Comedy Store opening up in Mumbai, India!

Prateek Srivastava joins his trusty co-hosts David Philips and Sherman Edwards for the last episode of 2011. What would happen in a Comic-Book version of TMZ? Jean Claude Van Dam movies leads to constant cracking of one's knuckles. How many racial slur tattoos can a Nazi fit on his face? David Philips shares his New Year's Eve DUI close call while Sherman Edwards remembers working as an Irish homeless guy at Busch Gardens. Also, the guys share highlights and regrets from the past year.

We appreciate all of your listenership over the past year! Continue to support Hopefully Tasteful in 2012 and beyond!