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Welcome to Season 7 of The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! Streaming starts at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central, on Friday, August 21 2026. We know nonsense and yappetizers aplenty will be served. Tonight 's guest will be Bill Snyder. 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! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PREMIUM SHOW - GARRYMEIER.SUPERCAST.COM
Welcome the pre-board for the Season 7 of The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! Streaming starts at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central, on Friday, August 21 2026. We know nonsense and yappetizers aplenty will be served. Tonight 's guest will be Bill Snyder. 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! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PREMIUM SHOW - GARRYMEIER.SUPERCAST.COM
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins Jon Hansen, in for John Landecker, to break down another round of storms that hit us this weekend and share the numbers from storm season. Then Bill gives the upcoming weather.
Chief Meteorologist at WGN-TV Demetrius Ivory and WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder join Lisa Dent to talk about the weather. Together, The Forecasters discuss the wreckage Demetrius saw as he chased a tornado that went through Tinley Park, Country Club Hills, and Homewood Flossmoor. They add that these tornadoes went unseen due the rain creating an area […]
Tom Skilling, WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist emeritus, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the severity of the damage caused by the previous days’ storms. His sentiments echo those of both Demetrius Ivory and Bill Snyder as he mentions the over 193 tornado touchdowns, the 80-100 mph wind gusts, and the extremely limited visibility due to the rain. […]
Weather producer for WGN-TV Bill Snyder joins Lisa Dent to discuss Sunday’s thunderstorms and tornado touchdowns. He reveals that last night, three tornadoes made touchdown: one in Lee County and the other two in LaSalle County. Amongst the three, the wind speeds ranged from 90 mph to 100 mph. Bill highlights that while normally, the […]
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the heavy rain totals we have seen at O’Hare this summer. Then Bill talks about the muggy weather we have seen this week and gives the weekend forecast!
Chief Meteorologist at WGN-TV Demetrius Ivory and WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder join Lisa Dent to talk about the weather. Together, The Forecasters review July’s weather and note any oddities. While the average temperature was relatively normal for this time, because of the constant storms, this has been the 2nd wettest July in Chicago history. […]
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to give us the numbers on Monday’s rainfall. Then Bill gives the Lollapalooza weekend forecast!
Chief Meteorologist at WGN-TV Demetrius Ivory and WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder join Lisa Dent to talk about the weather. Together, The Forecasters address Monday’s series of storms and the surprise of how early they came and how quickly they intensified.
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to give us an update on the air quality in the Chicagoland area and discuss the cooler temperatures we have seen. Then Bill gives the weekend forecast.
As Chicago saw record-breaking poor air quality last week, local leaders advised people to stay inside and mask up to avoid the potential health effects. On today's podcast, a chat with WGN-TV meteorologist Bill Snyder on if this is just a part of Chicago summers from now on. Host - Jon Hansen Guest - Bill Snyder, WGN-TV Meteorologist Read More Here Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we areBlock Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We believe all neighborhoods deserve to be covered in a meaningful way.We amplify positive stories, cover development and local school council meetings and serve as watchdogs in neighborhoods often ostracized by traditional news media.Ground-level coverageOur neighborhood-based reporters don't parachute in once to cover a story. They are in the neighborhoods they cover every day building relationships over time with neighbors. We believe this ground-level approach not only builds community but leads to a more accurate portrayal of a neighborhood.Stories that matter to you — every daySince our launch seven years ago, we've published more than 30,000 stories from the neighborhoods, covered hundreds of community meetings and send daily and neighborhood newsletters to more than 150,000 Chicagoans. We've built this loyalty by proving to folks we are not only covering their neighborhoods, we are a part of them. Some of us have internalized the national media's narrative of a broken Chicago. We aim to change that by celebrating our neighborhoods and chronicling the resilience of the people who fight every day to make Chicago a better place for all.
Chief Meteorologist at WGN-TV Demetrius Ivory and WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder join Lisa Dent to talk about the weather. Together, The Forecasters address the yearly occurrence of poor air quality due to forest fires and whether this could be the foundation of a new “smoke” season. Later, they update Lisa on their current bet […]
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WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the wildfire smoke and whether this is the worst we’ve ever seen. Then Bill talks about the heat wave we’ve been in and gives the weekend forecast!
Chief Meteorologist at WGN-TV, Demetrius Ivory, and WGN-TV weather producer, Bill Snyder, join Lisa Dent to talk about the weather. They discuss when listeners can expect a reprieve from this week’s heat wave as well as review previous ones in Chicago’s history. Despite the dew point being lower than Chicago’s most recent heat wave, Demetrius […]
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about how much rainfall we’ve gotten with all the rain and storms. Then, Bill warns about another heat wave coming to the United States. And to wrap up, Bill gives the weekend forecast!
Chief Meteorologist at WGN-TV, Demetrius Ivory, and WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder join Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about the weather. They highlight the four rounds of severe thunderstorms and flooding rain that occurred over the Fourth of July weekend. They also update Wendy on their on-going bet as well as […]
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the heat wave we have been in and when it could end. Bill then shares that the East Coast is even hotter and gives the weekend 4th of July forecast!
Demetrius Ivory, Chief Meteorologist at WGN-TV, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the weather. Before that, he highlights his and Tom Skilling’s appearances in The Bear and gives the listeners a peek at some dialogue that was omitted from the show. Later, WGN-TV weather producer, Bill Snyder hops in on the conversation to discuss the […]
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to recap yet another round of severe storms that hit our area. Then, Bill talks about the cool start to summer and when it might warm up. To wrap up, Bill gives the weekend weather!
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to recap the severe weather we’ve had this last week. Then, Bill shares if this wet June has got us out of our drought after a dry May. To wrap up, Bill gives the weekend forecast!
Illinois has seen nearly 150 tornadoes so far in 2026, leading the nation. It's the fourth year in a row where the state has surpassed 100 twisters, many in the Chicagoland area. WGN-TV's Bill Snyder answers the question -- is Chicago part of 'Tornado Alley' now? Host - Jon Hansen Guest - Bill Snyder, WGN-TV Meteorologist Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we areBlock Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We believe all neighborhoods deserve to be covered in a meaningful way.We amplify positive stories, cover development and local school council meetings and serve as watchdogs in neighborhoods often ostracized by traditional news media.Ground-level coverageOur neighborhood-based reporters don't parachute in once to cover a story. They are in the neighborhoods they cover every day building relationships over time with neighbors. We believe this ground-level approach not only builds community but leads to a more accurate portrayal of a neighborhood.Stories that matter to you — every daySince our launch seven years ago, we've published more than 30,000 stories from the neighborhoods, covered hundreds of community meetings and send daily and neighborhood newsletters to more than 150,000 Chicagoans. We've built this loyalty by proving to folks we are not only covering their neighborhoods, we are a part of them. Some of us have internalized the national media's narrative of a broken Chicago. We aim to change that by celebrating our neighborhoods and chronicling the resilience of the people who fight every day to make Chicago a better place for all.
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins Lisa Dent to talk about not only the first round of stormy weather occurring Wednesday afternoon, but the second round expected to happen later tonight. He also cautions everyone as there is a potential for a tertiary round of storms Thursday afternoon.
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the storm that hit us earlier in the day. Then Bill talks about what could potentially be coming and the weekend forecast.
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins Lisa Dent to talk about the weather. He addresses the heat that will be coming as we’ll experience our first 90 degree day on Wednesday. Afterwards, he gives everyone a heads up on the stormy weather expected later in the week.
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the dry spell we saw in May and when we might see some rain. Then Bill shares the numbers from meteorological spring and gives the weekend forecast!
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to look back at May and how it stacks up against previous years. They also talk about the dry stretch we’ve been in after the consistent rain and give a weekend forecast!
Bill Snyder has the week off. But have no fear, Tom Skilling joins John Landecker! John and Tom talk about old memories, fun facts, and of course, the weekend weather!
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the cooler temperatures we have seen in May, but have no fear its going to warm up soon!
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the wild weather we have seen this year, not just in Chicago but across the country. Then Bill talks about the cold start to May and when things might heat up, and shares the weekend forecast!
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the wild April weather we saw in Illinois, which was warm and wet. Then Bill talks about a cool start to May and shares the weekend forecast!
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the severe weather we have already seen during spring. Then, Bill shares a warning that even though it is April, you can get a sunburn! To wrap up, Bill gives us the weekend forecast.
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the heavy rainfall and warm weather trends to start spring. Then, Bill gives the weekend forecast!
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to go over the final statistics for the month of March, dive into how unstable the temperatures in April have been, and provide a weekend forecast!
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to recap the rather mild March and how April will begin the same way February ended. He also gives White Sox updates after their home opener was rescheduled and shares a weekend forecast!
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins Lisa Dent to talk about the weather. Snyder talks about the weather patterns in the region over this month, winter being behind us, and more. He reports that record temps have been seen across the country. The record temps have contributed to the severe thunderstorms in the region.
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to preview the continual ‘weather roller coaster’ Midwesterners have been riding for the last month. Listen in while Bill shares that 14 states have set all-time records for the month of March, what the weather this weekend will look like for Chicagoans, and what Cubs fans might […]
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins Lisa Dent to talk about the weather. He shares that this March was less sunny than the average, but warmer than average by 4 degrees Fahrenheit. Snyder shares the weather changes that will come in April as spring continues. Then, he gives the upcoming forecast for the Chicagoland area.
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to recap the stormy night in Chicagoland and explain the conditions that caused the severe weather outbreak. Then Bill talks about the snow that fell Wednesday and offers a weekend forecast!
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins John Landecker to talk about the winter blizzard that hit the East Coast, the end of meteorological winter, the weekend forecast, and more!
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about what’s behind the smell that has permeated throughout the Chicagoland area.
Bob Moats and Mike Wiemuth welcome Galen Clavio to dive deep into whether Curt Cignetti's hire represents the greatest turnaround in college football history, explore what the numbers actually say, and discuss how a basketball school winning a football national championship changes everything.Still Processing the ImpossibleThe trio opens by admitting they're all still struggling to process what just happened—and it's not just IU fans. Galen notes the rest of college football can't wrap their heads around it either, with people still joking online like "imagine if Indiana was good enough to win a national title—oh wait." They discuss how Cignetti created belief in the fan base through a steady boil rather than a flash fry, and how by the Ohio State game, IU fans had crossed the threshold from "I can't believe we're here" to "I can't wait to kick their butts."The Basketball SituationBefore diving into football greatness, the conversation detours into IU basketball's current state. Galen questions why IU continues struggling to recruit the athletic players that Texas Tech, Alabama, and other programs seem to land consistently—a problem that's plagued multiple coaches. Bob notes the team lacks identity and feels mercurial, though the Purdue win showed what's possible when everything clicks. Mike explains this was always a "proof of concept" roster with a fixed ceiling, and the portal additions next year should stabilize things.Quantifying GreatnessMike breaks out the data comparing Cignetti to legendary coaches:Only five coaches in history won 90%+ of games in their first two years—Barry Switzer, Larry Coker, Ryan Day, Urban Meyer, and Terry BowdenAll of them inherited rosters loaded with NFL players (Coker inherited 34 future NFL players at Miami, including 13 Pro Bowlers)Cignetti inherited maybe a handful at best, then had to build through the portal on a condensed timelineWhen comparing first championship timelines, only Urban Meyer matched Cignetti's two-year mark among modern coachesThe kicker: Cignetti's 61-point variance above IU's 50-year baseline (32% to 93%) has never been done before—not even closeThe Bill Snyder ComparisonMike reveals the closest historical comparison is Bill Snyder at Kansas State, widely considered one of the greatest turnaround artists ever. But even Snyder started 6-16 in his first two years before building to sustained success. The difference? Snyder's best Kansas State teams (like the 11-1 squad in 1998) still fell short in championship moments. Cignetti didn't just match the journey—he completed it by winning the whole thing in year two.The Basketball School ParadoxBob introduces the revelation that IU is the first basketball blue blood to win a football national championship. Not Kentucky, not North Carolina, not Kansas—Indiana. Galen explores what this means for redefining IU's identity, noting that if you asked every 60-year-old alum at Power Five schools to stand if they've seen their team win both a football and basketball title, only three would stand: IU, Florida, and Michigan. The conversation turns philosophical about whether IU can maintain elite football success while not choking off oxygen for basketball and other sports—a question no basketball school has ever had to answer before.The Providence FactorMike emphasizes to IU fans: this is not normal. Most fan bases never see their team win a national championship in their lifetime, and many programs' titles came before their current fans were born. The group discusses how IU's championship breaks all the meters for measuring greatness, with Galen noting there's an open debate about whether this was the greatest college football team of all time—a sentence that would have seemed like satire just two years ago.This episode brought to you by the Back Home Network and Home Field Apparel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On January 16th, as snow crept into the Chicago area, temperatures dropped from a high of 37 degrees, and slipped below freezing.They haven't crept above, since.On today's Block Club Chicago podcast, WGN-TV meteorologist Bill Snyder says it's not your imagination — it's been a cold winter, even by Chicago standards. But there is light at the end of tunnel, and warmth, by the end of the week. Host - Jon HansenGuest - Bill Snyder Want to donate to our non-profit newsroom? CLICK HEREWho we areBlock Club Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, relevant and nonpartisan coverage of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods. We believe all neighborhoods deserve to be covered in a meaningful way.We amplify positive stories, cover development and local school council meetings and serve as watchdogs in neighborhoods often ostracized by traditional news media.Ground-level coverageOur neighborhood-based reporters don't parachute in once to cover a story. They are in the neighborhoods they cover every day building relationships over time with neighbors. We believe this ground-level approach not only builds community but leads to a more accurate portrayal of a neighborhood.Stories that matter to you — every daySince our launch seven years ago, we've published more than 30,000 stories from the neighborhoods, covered hundreds of community meetings and send daily and neighborhood newsletters to more than 150,000 Chicagoans. We've built this loyalty by proving to folks we are not only covering their neighborhoods, we are a part of them. Some of us have internalized the national media's narrative of a broken Chicago. We aim to change that by celebrating our neighborhoods and chronicling the resilience of the people who fight every day to make Chicago a better place for all.
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about the ongoing cold spell. He shares that the cold “isn’t going away anytime soon.” It’s not just Illinois that is facing freezing temperatures. Cities as far south as Miami, Florida are seeing freezing temperatures.
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about the dangerously cold temperatures coming this weekend. Snyder shares that Friday will feature the coldest temperatures in seven years.
Bill Snyder, WGN-TV weather producer, joins Jon Hansen, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about the sudden burst of snow that the Chicagoland area experienced, what they call it, and why meteorologists missed it in their forecasts.
WGN-TV weather producer Bill Snyder joins Lisa Dent to discuss the latest weather updates. Listen in while Bill breaks down this unseasonably warm weather we are experiencing this holiday season and then Bill gives a holiday forecast through the New Year.
Wednesday's 9am hour of Mac & Cube got underway with Craig Haubert, ESPN National Recruiting Director, telling us why (today's) National Signing Day might be bigger because of coaching moves, what the Jared Curtis flip from Georgia to Vanderbilt means, and the latest on various signings across CFB ; then, Diego Pavia wants President Trump's for in expanding the College Football Playoff; later, Cole & Greg say why Collin Klein leaving Texas A&M for Kansas State will restart the Coaching Carousel; and finally, speaking of Kansas State, the guys find a newfound level of respect for what Bill Snyder did at that program. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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