Dane Neal from WGN Plus

NASCAR driver Daniel Suarez joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio during a recent visit to Chicago with his wife Julia. Hear as Daniel shares importance of inspiration for school kids and the next generation of fans. Listen as Daniel talks about having his wife Julia with him on this trip and also the benefits of […]

El Bandido Yankee, NHRA Crew Chief, Scott Hamilton joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Scott sets the stage for a weekend of ASA Stars National Tour racing in Wisconsin and all under the banner of El Bandido Yankee. Fans are taking tequila to the track at two legendary races including the El Bandido […]

Executive Officer for the U.S. Army Golden Knights, MAJ Andrew Keithley joins Dane Neal for Veteran Voices on WGN Radio. Hear as MAJ Keithley shares excitement around the Golden Knights, his journey in the service and great ways the Golden Knights showcase the Army and its opportunities and capabilities. Listen as MAJ Keithley fills us […]

Hot Rod Magazine editor in Chief John McGann joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as John shares the excitement around this annual event that brings fans of the magazine and car culture together for a multi-day road trip that take them down Route 66 and throughout the Midwest. Fans can follow, meet and see […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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. […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]