Garry's wit and absorbing energy keeps Chicagoans entertained day after day. Garry will tell you that his career in radio all began with a dead butterfly. One day he walked out of his house and saw a beautiful dead Monarch butterfly lying on the ground. He scooped up the lifeless harbinger of things…
The Garry Meier Show podcast is a refreshing and highly entertaining alternative to traditional news or talk radio. As a listener who prefers the podcast format over terrestrial and satellite radio, I find this show to be one of the best in its genre. The host, Garry Meier, has a way of speaking to regular people and keeping them engaged throughout each episode. His years of broadcast experience are apparent as he provides thought-provoking entertainment mixed with unexpected spontaneous conversations and plenty of laughter. This podcast truly feels like having your favorite uncle over for a visit.
One of the best aspects of The Garry Meier Show podcast is its ability to provide targeted content without bombarding listeners with irrelevant advertisements. Unlike terrestrial and satellite radio, which often feature advertisers that are not relevant or interesting to me, this podcast keeps the focus on enjoyable conversations rather than commercial interruptions. As someone who doesn't care about Draft Kings or My Pillow, it's refreshing to listen to a show that prioritizes content over ads.
While The Garry Meier Show excels in many areas, there may be some aspects that could be improved upon. Some listeners may find certain hosts hard to listen to, as it can feel like they're just talking for the sake of talking without much substance behind their words. However, Garry Meier stands out as a host who knows how to captivate an audience by keeping things interesting and engaging throughout each episode. With his ability to connect with regular people and provide entertaining content, it's no wonder why many listeners consider him one of the best broadcasters out there.
In conclusion, The Garry Meier Show podcast is a must-listen for anyone who enjoys entertaining and thought-provoking content without being bombarded by irrelevant advertisements. Garry Meier's ability to speak to regular people and keep them engaged is evident throughout each episode, making this podcast feel like home for many listeners. Whether you're having a bad day or just need a break from the drama in the world, tuning into The Garry Meier Show is sure to provide you with laughs, interesting conversations, and a refreshing escape from traditional radio formats.
Garry discusses on the ongoing story around the zoo who wants your pets for food. Plus, a woman gets charged $8,000 for parking 45 mins at hospital.
Garry discusses how AI is thinking about self preservation. Plus, a Chicago music festival has been deemed the rudest ever by concert goers.
The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! Streaming starts at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central, on Friday, August 1, 2025. We know nonsense and yappetizers aplenty will be served. Tonight's guest will be Johnny from Michigan. Subscribe to the GarrForceLIVE channel! It's free. Once subscribed, you can also click the bell icon to be notified when the show is LIVE! Every one of the cocktail hour shows can be replayed there on demand too. The GarrForceLIVE YouTube channel is the only place you MAY share comments that we MAY see in our virtual studio, and it is the only place you MAY play along with Leslie's game. Comments shared while we are live streaming MAY be shown on the screen and/or we MAY talk about them. You MAY text or leave voicemail at anytime at: 1.773.888.2157 (regular charges apply). Tell your friends and family about the show by sharing a link on ANY of your favorite social media channels, including Facebook: just point that link to our YouTube Stream! Garry still a Facebook page where he posts a lot, but we do not stream there.
Pre-Board Show for The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! Streaming starts at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central, on Friday, August 1, 2025. We know nonsense and yappetizers aplenty will be served. Tonight's guest will be Johnny from Michigan. Subscribe to the GarrForceLIVE channel! It's free. Once subscribed, you can also click the bell icon to be notified when the show is LIVE! Every one of the cocktail hour shows can be replayed there on demand too.
Garry shares some updates from listeners. Plus, you can now stay at Michael Jordan's old Chicago mansion that is now an AirBNB rental.
Garry shares some names that might be in trouble in a death trilogy. Plus a serial butt sniffer has been arrested.
The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! Streaming starts at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central, on Friday, July 25, 2025. We know nonsense and yappetizers aplenty will be served. Tonight's guest will be Jackie Bange. Subscribe to the GarrForceLIVE channel! It's free. Once subscribed, you can also click the bell icon to be notified when the show is LIVE! Every one of the cocktail hour shows can be replayed there on demand too. The GarrForceLIVE YouTube channel is the only place you MAY share comments that we MAY see in our virtual studio, and it is the only place you MAY play along with Leslie's game. Comments shared while we are live streaming MAY be shown on the screen and/or we MAY talk about them. You MAY text or leave voicemail at anytime at: 1.773.888.2157 (regular charges apply). Tell your friends and family about the show by sharing a link on ANY of your favorite social media channels, including Facebook: just point that link to our YouTube Stream!
Pre-Board show for the Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! Streaming starts at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central, on Friday, July 25, 2025. We know nonsense and yappetizers aplenty will be served. Tonight's guest will be Jackie Bange. Subscribe to the GarrForceLIVE channel! It's free. Once subscribed, you can also click the bell icon to be notified when the show is LIVE! Every one of the cocktail hour shows can be replayed there on demand too.
Garry discusses why people should not swim in the ocean and be careful at the pool.
Garry discusses more on the CEO caught on the camera along with why the Steve Miller Band tour was canceled. Plus, there is a fox that is stealing shoes.
The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! Streaming starts at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central, on Friday, July 18, 2025. We know nonsense and yappetizers aplenty will be served. Tonight's guests will be Elton Jim Turano and Jenna Duddleston Subscribe to the GarrForceLIVE channel! It's free. Once subscribed, you can also click the bell icon to be notified when the show is LIVE! Every one of the cocktail hour shows can be replayed there on demand too.
The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! Streaming starts at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central, on Friday, July 18, 2025. We know nonsense and yappetizers aplenty will be served. Tonight's guests will be Elton Jim Turano and Jenna Duddleston Subscribe to the GarrForceLIVE channel! It's free. Once subscribed, you can also click the bell icon to be notified when the show is LIVE! Every one of the cocktail hour shows can be replayed there on demand too.
Garry shares what might be crawling around on your eyelids. Plus, a couple finally evicts a friend after 7 years of them squatting in their house.
Garry shares a stat about herpes and how it is being used to fight cancer. Plus, there a major recall of Ritz crackers because of a product labeling issue.
The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! Streaming starts at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central, on Friday, July 11, 2025. We know nonsense and yappetizers aplenty will be served. Tonight's guests will be Dan Fedor and Caitlin Sheridan Subscribe to the GarrForceLIVE channel! It's free. Once subscribed, you can also click the bell icon to be notified when the show is LIVE! Every one of the cocktail hour shows can be replayed there on demand too. The GarrForceLIVE YouTube channel is the only place you MAY share comments that we MAY see in our virtual studio, and it is the only place you MAY play along with Leslie's game. Comments shared while we are live streaming MAY be shown on the screen and/or we MAY talk about them. You MAY text or leave voicemail at anytime at: 1.773.888.2157 (regular charges apply). Tell your friends and family about the show by sharing a link on ANY of your favorite social media channels, including Facebook: just point that link to our YouTube Stream! Garry still a Facebook page where he posts a lot, but we do not stream there.
Pre-Board for the cocktail show tonight and throw back to a show on WGN.FM
Garry shares the names of some body parts that you may not know Plus, kids in a China school are sick because they were served food decorated with lead paint.
Garry remembers the days when travelers checks were popular. Plus, a man tries to bring a bunch of snakes into the US in his luggage.
Happy 4th of July GarrForce! Pre-Board show and Part 2 of the Howard Stern interview
Garry discusses bad TV ads for body deodorants and some other AI generated commercials. Plus, a monk in Thailand shoots another monk dead because he was too loud.
Garry reflects on what 85 years old looks like these days. Plus, a lifeguard gets injured after falling on an umbrella.
Garry welcomes Tom Skilling and a performance by the OhYes! Band to The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! Streaming starts at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central, on Friday, June 27, 2025. We know nonsense and yappetizers aplenty will be served. Lube is up to you, just be safe and responsible while you stream along LIVE! LIVE! LIVE! (or catch a replay at your convenience) on the GarrForceLIVE YouTube channel.
Garry welcomes Tom Skilling and a performance by the OhYes! Band to The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! Streaming starts at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central, on Friday, June 27, 2025. We know nonsense and yappetizers aplenty will be served. Lube is up to you, just be safe and responsible while you stream along LIVE! LIVE! LIVE! (or catch a replay at your convenience) on the GarrForceLIVE YouTube channel.
Garry discusses with Leslie about her lost cat and how FOPO is influencing people these days.
Garry discusses what "fridge cigarette" is. Plus, a woman is killed by a train after using the tracks as a bathroom.
Garry welcomes Jon Najarian & Jenna Duddleston to The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! Streaming starts at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central, on Friday, June 20, 2025. We know nonsense and yappetizers aplenty will be served. Lube is up to you, just be safe and responsible while you stream along LIVE! LIVE! LIVE! (or catch a replay at your convenience) on the GarrForceLIVE YouTube channel. Subscribe to the GarrForceLIVE channel! It's free and can be found at " / garrforcelive " Once subscribed, you can also click the bell icon to be notified when the show is LIVE! Every one of the cocktail hour shows can be replayed there on demand too. The GarrForceLIVE YouTube channel is the only place you MAY share comments that we MAY see in our virtual studio, and it is the only place you MAY play along with Leslie's game. Comments shared while we are live streaming MAY be shown on the screen and/or we MAY talk about them. You MAY text or leave voicemail at anytime at: 1.773.888.2157 (regular charges apply). Tell your friends and family about the show by sharing a link on ANY of your favorite social media channels, including Facebook: just point that link to our YouTube Stream! Garry still a Facebook page where he posts a lot, but we do not stream there.
Pre-Board fun for tonight's cocktail show and a throw back show from WGN.FM
Garry discusses a video by Captain Steve about the Air India crash. Plus, a woman in Texas is married to a man without him knowing he was married.
Garry discusses more around the plane crash in India. Plus, a man is convicted for pretending to be flight crew to fly free on airlines.
Garry welcomes Lisa Whelchel to The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! Streaming starts at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central, on Friday, June 13, 2025. We know nonsense and yappetizers aplenty will be served. Lube is up to you, just be safe and responsible while you stream along LIVE! LIVE! LIVE! (or catch a replay at your convenience) on the GarrForceLIVE YouTube channel. Subscribe to the GarrForceLIVE channel! It's free and can be found at " / garrforcelive " Once subscribed, you can also click the bell icon to be notified when the show is LIVE! Every one of the cocktail hour shows can be replayed there on demand too.
Garry shares some pre-flight fun along with some way back audio from 10 years ago on WGN.FM
Garry discusses a gender reveal party that took place on an airplane. Plus, a man in Kentucky releases a raccoon in a business.
Garry shares the most popular dog names and shares some details on upcoming Cocktail Show guests for this week.
Meteorological Summer engaged. What better time to go Commando on The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! Streaming starts at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central, on Friday, June 6, 2025. No guests are scheduled, but as you saw last week, you never know when there will be a last minute change of game plan. We know nonsense and yappetizers aplenty will be served. Lube is up to you, just be safe and responsible while you stream along LIVE! LIVE! LIVE! (or catch a replay at your convenience) on the GarrForceLIVE YouTube channel.
Pre-Flight for the tonight's cocktail show. Meteorological Summer engaged. What better time to go Commando on The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! Streaming starts at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central, on Friday, June 6, 2025. No guests are scheduled, but as you saw last week, you never know when there will be a last minute change of game plan. We know nonsense and yappetizers aplenty will be served. Lube is up to you, just be safe and responsible while you stream along LIVE! LIVE! LIVE! (or catch a replay at your convenience) on the GarrForceLIVE YouTube channel.
Garry discusses his reaction to watching a young woman react to hearing The Beatles medley from Abbey Road for the first time.
Garry breaks down the People magazine article on David Muir. Plus, police have trouble getting a bobcat out of a lady's house.
Welcome to the sixth season of The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! Watch what gets built, starting with the premiere episode at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central, on Friday, May 30, 2025. Actor and comedian Jeremy Piven was a late addition to the show and joins Garry to chat about his career and his current stand-up comedy tour (tickets available at https://jeremy-piven.com). Nonsense and yappetizers aplenty served too. As on all the streams, bring your own lube and be safe and responsible while you stream along LIVE! LIVE! LIVE! (or catch a replay at your convenience) on the GarrForceLIVE YouTube channel.
Pre-Board show for tonight's cocktail show featuring an Albert Brooks interview with Steve & Garry from 40 years ago on WLS radio.
Garry discusses the parking lot of inflatables that Leslie checked out at a nearby mall.
Garry plays his Dad's tape and shares some insight around Memorial Day.
Here's a twist: we've been doing live streaming shows for FIVE years. The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! concludes its fifth season starting at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central, on Friday, May 23, 2025. Nonsense and yappetizers aplenty will be available. You bring your own whatever and be safe and responsible while you stream along LIVE! LIVE! LIVE! (or catch a replay at your convenience) on the GarrForceLIVE YouTube channel.
Pre-Board flight including a interview with Ron Santo
Garry visits with Dan Fedor. Plus, a man is in trouble for shooting livestock.
Garry discusses the haboob that went through Chicago land area along with Leslie's neighborhood prom party. Plus, jelly shots end up at elementary school.
The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! goes wheels up at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central, on Friday, May 16, 2025. Along with the usual nonsense and yappetizers, Garry plans to chat with members of both of our regular bands, Oh Yes! and Bon Journeyed. Stream along LIVE! LIVE! LIVE! (or catch a replay at your convenience) on the GarrForceLIVE YouTube channel.
Pre-Flight fun and a throw back where Garry visits. with Brian Dennehy
Garry and Leslie discuss what a Japanese tongue bath is and that Garry got credit for the phrase in Urban Dictionary.
Garry shares his thoughts on the new Pope and what it will do for the town of Dalton Illinois.
No Cocktail Show tonight! Instead this is a show from April 3, 2009 which was Garry's first show at WGN Radio as the permanent host on WGN Radio.
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