Podcast appearances and mentions of Bob Sirott

Host of WGN Radio podcast “Chicago's Very Own Eats” Michael Piff joins Bob Sirott to talk about the United Center’s new menu items for Blackhawks and Bulls events and the prices for the items. Some of the new food options include Centennial 6 Stack Burgers, Mozzarella Pucks, Rotating “Chapter” themed Jumbo Hot Dog Series, and […]

After two losses in Milwaukee, the Chicago Cubs returned home facing a deep hole in their best-of-five Wild Card series against the Milwaukee Brewers. They avoided elimination with back-to-back wins, and forced a deciding Game 5 Saturday night. Former Cubs center fielder Bob Dernier joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to share his thoughts on […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about why Neil Young is pulling his music from Amazon and Bad Bunny’s support from Jennifer Lopez concerning the Super Bowl halftime show. They also share details about the alternate halftime show from Turning Point […]

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Pilsen's Homegrown Studio, A Collective Retail Shop, Offers A Little Of Everything From Local Makers: “It's like a crafts fair without all the walking,” said one of the artists selling out […]

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott's wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to explain what a gray divorce is and some behaviors that could lead to it. She also discusses different ways you can help avoid it, such as communicating regularly and redefining your life after having kids. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment Fridays […]

Host of WGN Radio podcast “Chicago's Very Own Eats” Michael Piff joins Bob Sirott to talk about the United Center’s new menu items for Blackhawks and Bulls events and the prices for the items. Some of the new food options include Centennial 6 Stack Burgers, Mozzarella Pucks, Rotating “Chapter” themed Jumbo Hot Dog Series, and […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share an update on The Beatles biopic cast, another record broken by Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton’s message to her fans, and Gene Simmons’ car accident. They also talk about Dean’s discussion with Jared Leto and additional […]

Stephanie Lulay, Executive editor and Co-Founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: Chicago Restaurants Struggle Out Of The Spotlight As ICE Fears Mount: The Trump administration's immigration crackdown has restaurant owners, chefs and workers on high alert as they cope with staffing shortages and […]

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about text messages that ask for your banking info, identifying fake Facebook privacy settlement emails, and the rise of employment scams as the holidays get closer. He also shares details about scammers asking for gift cards and why they are targeting seniors in […]

WGN-TV Morning News anchor Larry Potash joins Bob Sirott to talk about a new season of “Backstory” and explains what the Chicago Film Archives are. Some of the stories include Chicago’s first 18-hole golf course and a feature on Ray Bradbury.

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about the 25th anniversary of the movie “High Fidelity” and why he refers to it as one of the last great Chicago movies before smartphones. He also discusses how young people are collecting physical media again and the growing popularity of haunted houses.

Former Chicago Cubs center fielder Bob Dernier joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to discuss whether there is more pressure on the Cubs or Milwaukee Brewers after the Cubs’ avoided elimination with their 4-3 win in Game 3 of their National League Divisional Series. Dernier takes a closer look at how managers are pulling players […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about George Wendt’s street dedication, Dolly Parton’s health update, and why George Clooney resides in France. They also talk about a variety of Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned and what’s new in home […]

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: How Can West Side's Madison Street Be Improved? City Works To Reverse Years Of Disinvestment: Once the epicenter of the West Side, Madison Street has suffered from disinvestment, civil unrest and […]

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Michael Jordan’s retirement from basketball, the premiere of “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” the Curse of the Billy Goat, and more.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the lawsuit that the Illinois Attorney General and the City of Chicago filed to stop the National Guard from being deployed to Chicago and the ACLU lawsuit against the federal government. She also shares details about what cases the Supreme Court will be looking […]

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty shares details about the four different types of COVID vaccines and immune system discoveries that warranted a Nobel Peace Prize.

Jim Deshaies, former Cub player and the color commentator for Cubs games on the Marquee Sports Network, joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to break down last night’s game between the Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers, as well as shares his forecast for the rest of the series.

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to share the secrets of your smartphone and what it’s capable of, like organizing documents, setting reminders with voice commands, and different modes for taking pictures. He also explains different features of smart watches and answers this week’s genius bar question.

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: 72 Drivers Ticketed In Past Week For Using Shoulders To Beat Traffic, Cook County Sheriff's Office Says: The Cook County Sheriff's Office is stepping up enforcement of “unsafe driving” on […]

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about Lionel Richie’s Las Vegas residency and Sarah Snook’s new Peacock series. She also shares reviews of Martin Scorsese’s documentary, Nathan Lane’s project with Bette Midler, and the 35th anniversary of “Beverly Hills, […]

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to give an update on the economy as the government shutdown continues, as well as the delay of multiple economic reports. He also discusses how likely it is that the Fed will cut rates again and what investors are expecting […]

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Bob Sirott to explain the differences between COVID, the flu, and a cold, as well as warning signs of heart disease. He also talks about why your first mammogram is very important and the possible link between cycling and a lower risk of dementia.

AU Sports is Chicagoland's oldest sports memorabilia store. Owner Scott Beatty joins Bob Sirott to take calls from listeners and share feedback on their sports memorabilia. Is it trash or treasure?

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the weekend box office numbers and more details about the “Everybody Loves Raymond” reunion. She also discusses Cyndi Lauper’s Grammy salute special, the third season of “Big Little Lies,” and Cindy’s interview […]

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: City Stops Damen Silos Demolition Due To Excessive Dust: The demolition is on hold until the city approves new plans, officials said. Neighbors and environmental leaders had previously called for the […]

Sam Toia, President of the Illinois Restaurant Association, joins Bob Sirott to talk about when Chicago restaurants have to pack up their outdoor seating situated on sidewalks and some of his favorite restaurants patios. He also discusses a three percent surcharge that could be removed from your dining bill, how important restaurant reviews are for […]

The Chicago Cubs defeated the San Diego Padres 3-1 in their winner-take-all Wild Card series finale. It’s the first time the team has won a postseason series since 2017. Chicago Tribune columnist Paul Sullivan joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to recap the critical moments and look ahead to the divisional series against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Sean “Diddy” Combs’ upcoming sentencing and Taylor Swift’s new album. They also share details about things to do this weekend and Dean’s review of “The Smashing Machine.”

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott's wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about how games can bring your party to life by engaging people. Some of Marianne’s favorite party games include Two Truths and a Lie and Telephone Pictionary.

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about the Cubs’ three afternoon games and how people seem to prefer the earlier start time. They also discuss the history of the AOL dial-up service and why it was recently discontinued.

VP of Public and Board Relations of the BBB Tom Johnson joins Bob Sirott to talk about common moving scams, being cautious when shopping online, and what to know for October’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month. He also shares details about a scam that involves calling someone back, fake recovery emails associated with your Gmail account, and […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about an “Everybody Loves Raymond” reunion, talk of a possible *NSYNC reunion, and the return of “Reading Rainbow.” They also talk about Bad Bunny hosting SNL, the reunion of Paris and Janet Jackson, and […]

Stephanie Lulay, Executive editor and Co-Founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: The Chicago Art Locker Brings Whimsy And Free Works Of Art To Avondale: What started as a free initiative has blossomed to include art supplies, bilingual Know Your Rights pamphlets and stickers. […]

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty discusses a study concerning children who contract COVID multiple times.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about a lawsuit against ICE that accuses them of making allegedly false arrests and what a court could do if they violated the law. She also shares details about who former FBI director James Comey will be represented by and what the judge will take […]

The Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 in Game One of their best-of-three Wild Card series. Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly’s back-to-back home runs in the fifth inning ended up being all the team needed to put the Padres against the brink of elimination. Chicago Tribune columnist Paul Sullivan joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur […]

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the closing of Riverview Amusement Park, the Cubs’ pennant win of 1945, the birth of the Sarah Lee Bakery, and more.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about more details that are being revealed about the divorce of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, as well as Jimmy Kimmel on Stephen Colbert’s show and the comedians under fire for performing at a Middle […]

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Sculpture Walk Connecting Jefferson And Portage Park To Be Unveiled This Weekend: The NW Side Art Walk features 10 sculptures along the Milwaukee Avenue corridor, five of them new. A dedication […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the controversy surrounding Bad Bunny playing the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, the separation of a popular celebrity couple, and why Cat Stevens postponed his national tour. They also share details about a new […]

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: Lake Street Bridge Construction Starts Soon, Closing It To Traffic For 2 Years: Work on the bridge over the Chicago River will start in October and run through January 2028. […]

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how stocks typically do during talks of a government shutdown and if the jobs report will determine what the Fed will do about rate cuts. He also explains what the neutral rate is and how small stocks […]

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about getting the latest technology as soon as it’s released versus keeping what you already have and why people get emotionally attached to their devices. He also explains when it’s time to upgrade, if you should get insurance for your devices, and answers this week’s […]

Certified Consulting Hypnotist Shawn Mossell joins Bob Sirott to help the people of Chicago take a moment of zen. Get those morsels of serotonin with some positive affirmations like “I am well” and slow, deep breathing to better prepare for the day’s stressors and change your thinking. Choosing to dwell on those good thoughts can wash […]

Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine's Northwest Region Dr. Irfan Hafiz joins Bob Sirott to talk about the inevitable rise in children being affected by flu and spreading lice as the school season starts back up. They also look at a few body changes that may indicate liver struggles and how best to keep your […]

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: Forty Acres Fresh Market Opens In Austin, Bringing Grocery Store To Area Facing ‘Food Apartheid' The grocery store brings fresh produce, a butcher counter, a hot bar and other […]

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to debunk any rumors of Queen throwing in the towel, a tough update from Dolly Parton taking a year-long break to tend to her health, and Leonardo DiCaprio’s new movie is a box office hit!

As you may or may not know, WGN Radio is the only radio station in the city that uses a helicopter to help its listeners navigate their morning commute. WGN-TV’s Brhett Vickery and WGN Radio’s Amanda Czernecki work together to provide updates from the sky. Bob Sirott believes the traffic helicopter, ‘SkyCam 9’, needs an […]

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott's wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about tips for hosting holidays and parties at your home without feeling the stress. She also shares her recipe for her Pumpkin Spice Café con Leche. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment Fridays following the 8:30 am newscast. For more savvy tips, […]