The 15 Minute Break

62. O.J. Simpson, Lasik Eye Surgery

Im getting Lasik Eye surgery, and OJ is getting free

Horacio Stand Up Pilsen, May 5th 2012

Horacio doing Stand Up in Pilsen on May 5th, 2012.

61. Iceberg Lettuce, Mail Truck

Its Iceberg Lettuce, Mail Trucks, and an episode full of hate.

60. Oscar, Doomsday, Milk

Oscar 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?

Horacios Stand Up, 3-7-2015

59. Chicago Bulls, Super Nintendo

Nothing to look forward to

58. DEATH RANT

Feels like alot of people are passing away, there are alot of things that just arent adding up for me.

57. Keith, NBA Finals, Kardashians. Friendship

Everyone knows its going to be the Cavs and Goldenstate, but Keith has some questionable opinions on Orange is the New Black.

56. Horacio Ramirez, Recordings

The 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.

55. Larry Lara, Los Angeles

Matt and Larry are about to paint the town of Los Angeles red after leaving the airport, but first lets get some podcasting done.

54. Lisette, Part 2 Chicago Residency

Sedano 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.

53. Amy Nico Schwartz, Ninja Stars, NYC, Eulogists

Amy 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.

52. Todd Glover, Chicago Cubs

Todd Glover was Horacios biggest baseball rival and the fued still lives on as the CUBS close in on a possible Championship.

51. Ralph, Sneakers

Matthew 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.

50. Sedano, Chicago Residency

Before Horacio passed he planned up to do an episode with our friend Sedano to discuss the many Chicago North verse South and suburb topics.

The Fate of the 15 Minute Break

After a year since Horacios passing, the 15 Minute Break will continue to its initial goal of 100 episodes.

Rest in Peace brother, Horacios Last Stand-up August 2015

I 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 this to mys...

49. Live Episode Burger King Parking Lot

Before 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.

48. 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.

"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."

47. Facebook Dislike Button

For 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.

46. Steve Rannazzisi 9/11 Lie & Putting Your Foot In Mouth

Steve 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.

45. White Actors Playing Other Races

Horacio 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.

44. September 11, 2001

September 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.

43. Retro Video Games

Everywhere 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!

42. Horacio's Birthday Traumas

For 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!

41. Spanish Dubbed Boyz N The Hood

Forget "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.

40. First World Problems

We'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.

39. Sesame Street Moves To HBO

Sesame 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".

38. Sex Education In Public School

Some 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.

37. Copycats & Joke Stealers

China 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.  

36. Curses & Superstitions

Listening 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?

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35. Weird Dreams & Jared's Text

After 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.

34. Rowdy Roddy Piper & Ronda Rousey

We 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.

33. Cecil The Lion & Sandra Bland

This 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?

32. Chief Keef For Mayor & Chris Farley Biopic

Chicago 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! 

31. Hulk Hogan Says The N Word & Things You Should Know But Don't

Hulk 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!

30. Ashley Madison Hacked, Cheaters & Trump Conspiracy Theory

Ashley 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!

29. Matt's Acting Endeavours, Donald Trump & POWs

Matt 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!

28. 1995 Chicago Killer Heatwave, El Chapo & Rambo

20 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!

27. Back To The Future 2 Predictions

It'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!

26. Ariana Grande, Jared Fogle & Bill Cosby

Stop 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!

25. Crosstown Rivals: Cubs Vs. White Sox, Feat. Carlos Morales

It'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.

24. Sylvester Stallone & Fake Armored Truck Robbery

In 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!

23. 4th Of July RECAP & Dumb Ways To Die

As 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!

22. Maria Leaves Sesame Street, More Donald Trump

After 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!)

21. 4th Of July, BBQ & Fireworks

Happy 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. 

20. Marriage Equality, Travolta Gay? & Pastor On Fire

SCOTUS 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!

19. STD Testing Condoms & Family Road Trips

Lady goes blind after mud in her eye, teens in England invent condoms that change color if they detect an STD, and we also discuss the great American tradition.....The family road trip. Get your headphones on and hit play.