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Jeremy Piven brings his comedy home to Chicago for show and special at the Vic!

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025


Acclaimed star of stage, screen and Chicago, Jeremy Piven joins Dane Neal live on WGN Radio. Hear as Jeremy shares love for the city and Chicagoans and excitement for his upcoming performance June 6th at the iconic Vic Theatre. Listen as Jeremy talks about the connection with fans through the tour across the country and […]

Jim Bob Morris kicks off the El Bandido Yankee ‘Tequila at the Track' pre-race show before the Indy 500!

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025


Jim Bob Morris joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio before the 2025 Indianapolis 500. Listen as Jim Bob shares excitement for the race and fans at the track as he and Dane “start the engines” for the race day coverage! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7443256/7443256_2025-05-30-130856.128.mp3 This race weekend make it Tequila at the Track with El Bandido Yankee, the […]

The Robert Irvine Foundation, VFW, Jeremy Piven returning to Chicago: Dane Neal hour 3

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025


Dane Neal fills in for Lisa Dent on Memorial Day: Segment 1: Robert Irvine joins Dane Neal, in for Lisa Dent, to discuss his passion for military personnel and first responders through The Robert Irvine Foundation. Segment 2: Stan Czech joins to discuss the work that the VFW does and the programs and services they […]

JW Marriott, Achieve Summit 2025 & Jim Cornelison: Dane Neal Hour 2

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025


Dane Neal fills in for Lisa Dent this Memorial Day. Segment 1: Phil Ray, General Manager JW Marriott Indianapolis, joins Dane Neal to talk about the aftermath of the Indy 500. Segment 2: Bo Kemp, Founder & CEO of the Southland Development Authority Entrepreneur and Venture Capitalist joins the show to discuss the Achieve Summit. […]

Buona Beef, Veterans Path to Hope, Night Ministry & the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund: Dane Neal Hour 1

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025


Dane Neal fills in for Lisa Dent on this Memorial Day. Segment 1: Joe Buona of Buona Beef joins Dane Neal about the aftermath of National Italian Beef Day! Segment 2: Veteran Kathryn Spangler joins Dane Neal to discuss mental health, transitioning to civilian life, and the help she received from Veterans Path to Hope. […]

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West Point celebrates the Firstie Social as future graduates get to ‘Break Out the Bandido!'

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025


Austin Hunt with the West Point Association of Graduates joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Austin shares the efforts of the WPAOG and the support they offer to Alumni and Cadets with the 2025 graduation coming up. Listen as Austin fills us in on the traditions of the “Firstie Social” and how West […]

Antron Brown brings Championships and hopes for a win in the Windy City at 25th Route 66 Nationals! 

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025


Defending Top Fuel Champion Antron Brown joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Antron shares the excitement to be back, team goals this year and what fans can expect at the historic 25th Anniversary of the NHRA Route 66 Nationals!  https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7422115/7422115_2025-05-18-122215.128.mp3 This race weekend make it Tequila at the Track with El Bandido Yankee, […]

Chef Brian Malarkey keeps food fans ‘on edge' with Cutthroat Kitchen-Knives Out!

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025


Acclaimed Chef and restauranteur Brian Malarkey joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Brian shares the excitement around his latest hit TV show on the Food Network, Cutthroat Kitchen “Knives Out”. Listen as Chef Malarkey goes over the rules and ways contestants play and win as well as the other celebrity Chefs in on […]

Tony Stewart on taking Top Fuel win and ready to RACE at Route 66!

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025


IndyCar, NASCAR, USAC Champion and racing Hall of Famer, Tony Stewart joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Tony talks about his incredible career and the transition to Top Fuel in the NHRA. Listen as Tony shares his recent Top Fuel win and the significance for him, the team and the sport of Drag […]

Shawn Langdon and Kalitta take the Top Fuel win and a place in NHRA HISTORY for the 1000th race!

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025


World Champion driver for Kalitta Racing, Shawn Langdon joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio to share excitement around his victory in the 1000th Top Fuel race for the NHRA. Hear as Shawn breaks down the race and how the legendary Big Daddy Don Garlits got in on the celebration as history was made. Shawn also […]

Blues Hog and Kyle Larson add the ‘secret sauce' of SPEED for the NASCAR Xfinity WIN!

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025


World Champion BBQ Pitmaster and man behind Blues Hog BBQ, Tim Scheer joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Tim shares the excitement around the Blues Hog Stay Saucey Chevrolet being on track and on national TV with the CW and NASCAR for the Andy’s Frozen Custard 300 in TX. Listen as Tim tells us how […]

Alicia Manfroy and Reef Relief are keeping the Keys at their best with outreach, education and a little El Bandido Yankee!

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025


Reef Relief Program Manager, Alicia Manfroy joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear how Alicia became inspired by the Keys and made her way from the Bay area to Florida for her career. Listen as Alicia shares the situation near Key West and the Barrier Reef with needs and the support work of Reef Relief. […]

Fat Rosies is ready to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and to “Break Out the Bandido” with Cinco de Drinko!

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025


Victor Tenorio of Fat Rosies joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio to share excitement around the celebrations at all 7 Chicagoland locations. Listen as Victor goes over the menu hilights and ways guests will be enjoying the food and drinks at Fat Rosies. Each location will feature Mariachi Bands and music with drink specials including […]

Barrio Queen's BIG Cinco celebrations bring food, fun and cocktails that ‘Break Out the Bandido!'

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025


Barrio Queen creative Director, Andrew Patti joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Andrew sets the stage for Cinco de Mayo celebrations happening at all the Barrio Queen locations. Listen as Andrew shares favorites on the menu, like the acclaimed table side guacamole and beloved dishes including signature tacos, enchiladas and special selections like […]

Sting Ray Robb on racing, faith and family with sights set on IndyCar success

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025


IndyCar driver Sting Ray Robb joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Sting Ray Robb shares excitement for the upcoming race at Long Beach and history behind the series there. Listen as Sting Ray Robb talks about his journey in racing, growing up in Idaho, his strong connection to his faith and a career […]

‘Visit Indy' for Big 10 and big games in tournament time!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025


Clare Clarke from Visit Indy joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Clare shares all the excitement in store and in Indy for fans and families during the Big 10 tournament through March Madness and beyond! From great restaurants, hotels, museums and more, Indianapolis is an amazing host city for weekend getaways or world […]

Dane Neal in for Dean Hour 1

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025


Flyin Ryan Oehler, rider of the El Bandido Yankee Pro Stock Motorcycle for NHRA, joins Dane to preview his race today, share about his season so far, and of course they talk El Bandido Yankee! Matt Slosek,  Vice President and GM of El Bandido Yankee, joins Dean to talk about joining the El Bandido team […]

Dane Neal in for Dean Hour 2

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025


Maria Bashmakov, Do312 Content Manager + Regional Content Lead, joins Dane to talk about how to celebrate 312 day! For more information visit do312.com. Father Pat McGrath, Pastor at Old St. Patrick’s Church, joins Dane to share what the church is doing to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Meathead joins the show to share grilling tips […]

Dane Neal in for Dean Hour 3

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025


Latasha Causey, President of NASCAR’s Phoenix Raceway, joins Dane to talk about today’s Shriners Children’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway, and how racing has grown in Arizona. Ray Evernham, NASCAR Hall of Famer, former team owner and crew chief, joins the show to talk about his career and his book “Trophies and Scars”. Alex Damron, Chief […]

Dane Neal in for Dean Hour 4

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025


Grant DePorter, President and Owner of Harry Caray’s Restaurant Group, joins Dane to talk about the history of Harry Caray’s restaurants. Then Grant talks about the theme for this year’s toast to Harry Caray. The Lisa Dent show will be there for this year’s toast live at Harry Caray’s Tavern Navy Pier on Tuesday, March […]

Katherine Legge has life and racing ‘on track' with fans and brands in 2025

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025


NASCAR, ARCA and IndyCar driver Katherine Legge joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Katherine shares excitement around the Daytona race weekend and racing with El Bandido Yankee in the ARCA series at the legendary superspeedway. Listen as Katherine talks about her start in racing, family support and inspiration while making history as one of […]

Cocktail couple Cody and Camille Goldstein are making ‘Muddling Memories' for America!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025


Star drinks duo for Delish.com, Cody and Camille Goldstein join Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Cam and Cody share the backstory of the careers and the passion for hospitality that brought them together and to make fans happy with incredible cocktails. Listen as they share their efforts creating “Muddling Memories” and how the […]

Bubba Wallace and 23XI are back on track for 2025 and a Daytona win!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025


Driver of the #23 Toyota for 23XI Racing, Bubba Wallace joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio before the Daytona 500. Hear as Bubba shares all the positives going into this year with great team and his growing family. Listen as Bubba talks about his great races at Daytona and the hopes to dial in a […]

Chase Elliott on 10 years at the top and sights set on season start at Daytona!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025


NASCAR most popular driver and Cup Series Champion, Chase Elliott joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio before the Daytona 500. Hear as Chase shares his great career so far, family and team stability, support and focus for Daytona. Listen as Chase gives thoughts on the bright NASCAR outlook for 2025, highlights like Chicago Street Race […]

Veteran Voices: James McBride shares Army Navy now and how 911 shaped the West Point Class of 2002

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025


James McBride, West Point Class of 2002 joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as James shares excitement around the Army Navy game and what makes it so special for fans and service members around the world. Listen as James fills us in on the pivotal time as he and his class were in their […]

Veteran Voices: Rob Newbill on Army Navy celebration with friends, family, team and traditions

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025


West Point class of 2002 Cadet, Rob Newbill joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Rob talks about the significance of the Army Navy game as a time for all fans and West Point family to come together and celebrate each other, great times and the team. Listen as Rob shares how special it […]

Veteran Voices-America's Game has Armed Forces, fans and families forged at West Point!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025


West Point class of 2002 spouse, Veronica Jaffett joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Veronica shares her unique path to USMA with her husband, former cadet and current faculty member at USMA. Coming from Hawaii, the lure of love and a life in the Army took her to West Point and then around […]

Veteran Voices-Army Navy and America come together with the West Point class of 2002

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025


West Point class of 2002 President, Kevin Johnson joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio live from the tailgate at “America’s Game”. Hear as Kevin shares the comradery of cadets, armed forces and fans at Army Navy and what brought him and his classmates to the game this year. Listen as Kevin talks about the deep […]

Mark Oldman with wine wisdom for the whole world on New Year's!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024


Best-selling author, personality and leading voice in the world of Wine, Mark Oldman joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Mark shares the current state of the wine industry, with shifts in trends and global warming creating new and different challenges and opportunities. Listen as Mark (recognized as the “Consigliere of Celebration”) gives suggestions […]

Murphy's Bleachers is ready for pregame broadcast to ‘Break Out the Bandido' before the Winter Classic!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024


Freddy Fagenholz, GM of the legendary Murphy’s Bleachers, joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Freddy shares excitement around the WGN Radio live pregame broadcast and how fans will get to “Break Out the Bandido” at Murphy’s all day for the Winter Classic. Murphy’s Bleachers, located just across the street from Wrigley Field, will […]

James Coon gives great ways for getaways with Holiday Inn Club Vacations!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024


Resort Manager for Holiday Inn Club Vacations, James Coon joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as James shares the excitement around the resorts and how owners and guests are enjoying mountains, beaches and everywhere in between through the club. Listen as James talks about specific experiences in Lake Tahoe, Scottsdale and Las Vegas that […]

Marty Melo and the ASA Stars National Tour is on track for a terrific 2025!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024


Director of Operations and Sales for the ASA Stars National Tour, Marty Melo joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Marty fills us in on things coming for the expanding tour with TV contracts, new races on track and all the excitement of Super Late Model racing. Hear as Marty shares top drivers ready […]

Gifting wine for Christmas Day

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024


WGN’s Dane Neal, in for John Williams, chats with wine expert Mark Oldman to find out which wines are trending this holiday season as well as the wine that consumers should buy for their Christmas gatherings. Mark also talks about his experience as a wine professional and discusses where most wine is being purchased.

Preventative measures to stay healthy during the holidays

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024


Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins WGN’s Dane Neal to discuss the importance of staying healthy in a busy holiday and winter season. Dr. Kopin talks about COVID’s effect on us now compared to 2020 as well as certain health issues that tend to spike during the holidays. Dr. […]

Technology at its finest

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024


Segment 1: WGN’s Dane Neal talks with consumer technology journalist Jennifer Jolly about technological trends from this year that have grabbed the interest of many, such as Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, new features in Apple products, and more. Jennifer Jolly also highlights kid’s technology products that do more than what the eye can see. Segment […]

Sweet Baby Ray's and Turkey in Mexico

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024


Segment 1: Dane Neal, in for John Williams, chats with Duce Raymond, Director of Culinary at Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ, about his family ties to Sweet Baby Rays BBQ sauce and its success compared to other known barbecue sauces. Segment 2: Drinking Editor for Newcity/Chicago Dave Hammond joins WGN’s Dane Neal to discuss his trip […]

Travis Manion Foundation takes a great cause to the tailgate for America's great game…Army vs. Navy!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024


President of Travis Manion Foundation, Amy Looney Heffernan, joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Amy shares the message and mission of the foundation which is to “Empower veterans and families of fallen heroes to develop character in future generations”. Listen as Amy shares the inspiration for the foundation and key programs and initiatives […]

The ‘Dan Gable Donnybrook' brings Illinois' top teams to wrestle in Iowa!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024


Legendary wrestling coach, Olympic gold medalist and the namesake of the “Dan Gable Donnybrook”, Dan Gable joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio along with Luke Eustice from the Iowa City Area Sports Commission. Hear as Coach Gable shares the excitement around the tournament and the big picture of bringing more attention, the best competition and […]

Sodexo & K-State team up for the takeover to ‘Break Out the Bandido'

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024


Ben Mulberry, GM of Sodexo for K-State joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Ben shares the excitement around the recent “Tequila Takeover” at Bill Snyder family Stadium on the campus of Kansas State University. Chicago and K-State have two big things in common, with the one and only Jim Bob Morris and Chicago’s […]

Bob Parsons puts his incredible life on the line in new bestselling book ‘Fire in the Hole!'

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024


Veteran, entrepreneur and billionaire business leader Bob Parsons joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Bob shares the inspiration behind his new book and the stories readers will find inside. Listen as Bob talks about life lessons and the journey from Baltimore to billionaire as well as all the challenges and fun along the […]

Danny Sullivan and Tony Stewart take tales from the track to the table at ‘Racers Roundtable!'

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024


Racing legend, champion and Indy 500 winner, Danny Sullivan joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Danny shares excitement around the new show with legendary guests and all the stories in on Racers Roundtable. Listen as Danny talks about the guests from all over racing with IndyCar, NASCAR, NHRA, Sprint cars and more. The […]

Jim Bob Morris joins Dane to break down the NFL action and ‘Break Out the Bandido' for GameDay!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024


Jim Bob Morris joins Dane Neal live on WGN Radio to preview this weeks action and all the football fun coming up. Hear as Jim Bob breaks down the Bears vs Cardinals and prediction that the Bears will bring back a win from out West. Listen as the former Packer puts together the winning game […]

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