Podcast appearances and mentions of Bob Sirott

WGN’s Dane Neal joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to set the stage for the 2025 Indianapolis 500. Dane discusses the excitement leading up to the race and highlights some of the great food available for fans to purchase. The Indy 500 coverage gets underway at 9:00 AM Sunday morning with Dane on WGN […]

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: After Uber Caught Overcharging Chicago Riders, City And State Push To Regulate Rideshares: Block Club reported that Uber was overcharging the city's downtown congestion fee. A city […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Wendy Synder, in for Bob Sirott, to provide details on the latest news in entertainment. Wendy and Dean talk about the ‘Avengers’ delay, ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ release date, Sofia Vergara’s thoughts on dating, ‘Lilo & Stitch’, ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’, and more.

Tanner Mitchell, known as Tanner the Planter, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to chat about ways to keep your indoor plants healthy longer as well as tips for repotting houseplants. Tanner also details some ingredients and fertilizers to use to enhance the life of your plants. You can find Tanner’s plant advice and […]

Chicago radio personality and Barguments podcast host Dan Levy joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about the start of grilling season and the best recipes for listeners to fire up on the grill this summer. Wendy, Dan, and Dave Eanet each comment on ways they clean their grills, and then Wendy shares a tasty […]

Jeff Junior, founder and CEO of Trajan Wealth, joins Bob Sirott to talk about why there is an increase in the average retirement age and why many retirees are filing early for Social Security. Jeff also explains the importance of getting second opinions when investing.

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: Northwest Side Getting Its 1st Trader Joe’s In Jefferson Park: The City Council approved a zoning change Wednesday which clears the way for the popular grocery store to replace a former CVS. […]

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about a Colorado Rockies fan who is suing the team after getting hit in the eye by a foul ball. Then, Richard and Bob touch on the story of the Pirates fan who fell onto the field during a game against the Cubs on […]

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins WGN’s Bob Sirott to discuss scams that are being targeted toward veterans around Memorial Day. Steve shares some tips for college graduates on what to look out for as they enter the workforce. Steve also talks about fake going out of business sales that scammers are […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide details on the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about a real ‘Cheers’ bar in Boston, half-price movie tickets every Wednesday at AMC theaters, Tom Hanks on Broadway, the latest ‘Cats’ review, and much more.

Lieutenant David Haynes, a retired Chicago police officer who worked on the North Side, chats with Bob Sirott about life since being retired and some new food places he has found down south that remind him of Chicago. Lt. Haynes also talks about his radio show in Tennessee and the food spots he is going […]

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to give an update on the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial and the highlights of Cassie Ventura’s testimony. She also talks about a settlement to the family of Capitol rioter Ashli Babbitt and the investigation of former FBI Director James Comey.

2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins joins Bob Sirott to talk about whether or not he has the votes for his ‘snap curfew’ proposal and what it will mean going forward. He also shares details about Chicago’s parking meter lawsuit and which way he’s leaning to vote.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean remember George Wendt and his connection to Chicago. They also talk about Kevin Spacey’s honor at the Cannes Film Festival and what’s new in home video.

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty shared details about a blood test that could help detect Alzheimer’s and the impact of microplastics on the human body.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Abraham Lincoln’s Republican nomination, the launch of White Hen Pantry, the very first Oscar win, and more.

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: Will City Council Sign Off On ‘Snap Curfews' — Allowing Cops To Make Up Curfews On The Spot?: The move aims to combat large gatherings of unsupervised teens— but critics say […]

We lost a comedic icon on this date in 1989, when ovarian cancer took Gilda Radner from us far too early. Bob Sirott dug into his ‘Dumpster of Memories’ to grab an interview he did with the Second City alumnus in November of 1979 when Radner was in town to do a show at McCormick […]

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: Pope Leo's Childhood Church Could Become A City Landmark: St. Mary of the Assumption has fallen into disrepair, but landmark status would protect its exterior. The move could also help […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Sesame Street’s debut on Netflix, the firing of Zak Starkey from The Who again, and a stolen Jim Morrison bust to be returned. They also share details about Conan O’Brien’s involvement in ‘Toy Story […]

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to discuss last week’s retail sales numbers and the increase in consumer debt. He also talks about when we could see how tariffs impact consumers, the odds of a recession, and updated tech stock numbers.

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about things you can do with technology if you have fifteen free minutes, including cleaning out duplicate photos, checking security settings, changing your lock screen photo, and more. He also answers this week’s genius bar questions.

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: $50 Million, Adults-Only Magic Theater Coming To Former Lawry's Prime Rib Downtown: The Hand & The Eye is slated for a spring 2026 opening. It will have 37 magic […]

Choose Chicago President and CEO, Kristen Reynolds, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the increase in Chicago’s tourism numbers and how she plans to continue increasing those numbers, as well as how tariffs are impacting visitor numbers. She also explains how she hopes to use social media to create a positive image for the city.

Dr. Jeff Bohmer, Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, joins Bob Sirott to talk about former President Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis, including what some of his symptoms might have been and explains what a Gleason score is. He also discusses recent GLP-1 weight loss drug findings and how you […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details of a second Chicago show for The Who, as well as “Hamilton’s” return and a new project for Dan Levy. He also talks about the weekend box office numbers, Tom Cruise’s love for action […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share a recap of last night’s Beyoncé concert, a livestream of George Clooney’s play, and the continuation of the Smokey Robinson allegations. They also talk about things to do this weekend and Dean’s movie reviews.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott's wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob this morning to talk about how you can push yourself to clean out your storage and how it could improve your mental health. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment following the 8:30 am newscast. For more savvy tips, go to Savvy-Planet.Com. Share your own […]

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 Adds 11 New Speed Cameras — Here's Where They Are: The new speed cameras will begin issuing tickets in June after a warning period. They were introduced as the city […]

Chicago Tribune columnist Paul Sullivan joins Bob Sirott and Dave Eanet to preview the latest installment of the crosstown series between the Cubs and White Sox. Sullivan explains potential reasons for why the “rivalry” is not as heated as in years past, the unexpected power from Cubs’ outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, and what TV channel fans […]

Ashok Selvam, editor of Eater Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to talk about his James Beard Awards nomination and the list of Chicago’s Best Burgers, including Community Tavern and Sanders BBQ Supply Co. He also shares some restaurants around Soldier Field people can hang out at before Beyoncé’s shows, including Victory Tap and The Spoke & Bird.

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about the rising popularity of Pope Leo XIV and how people are visiting his hometown of Dolton. They also discussed how his brothers are starting to scale back from social media.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about fake voicemails claiming to be from your cable company, fake summer job ads, and choosing the best summer camp for your kids. He also shares details about fake calls claiming to be from the government, scammers that travel to people’s homes, 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: Mayor Brandon Johnson Says He Hasn't Done Enough To Convince Chicago Of Job He's Doing: In an interview with Block Club ahead of his two-year anniversary as mayor, Johnson spoke on his […]

Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial and host of WGN's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” David Hochberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about how tariffs are impacting mortgage rates, how bridge loans work, and updated credit card debt stats. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on […]

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Lester Holt’s Chicago debut, Oprah’s final show, the release of a Smashing Pumpkins hit, and more.

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty answers questions about the chicken pox and shingles vaccines, as well as explains what Chikungunya is and if we could see an outbreak in the U.S.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the screening of “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” and an update on the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial. They also share memories after the death of Tom Petersen and what’s new on streaming services.

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: Block Club Chicago Sues ICE Over Immigration Arrest Records: Federal immigration officials still haven't released records showing how many people they rounded up during January sweeps in Chicago or what […]

Chuck Goudie, NBC 5 Investigates Reporter, has been working to solve the mystery behind the murder of mob boss Sam “Momo” Giancana. Goudie joins Bob Sirott to talk about the two-part “Who Killed Momo?” airing tonight and tomorrow night on NBC 5. They discuss the process of uncovering the killer fifty years later, what could […]

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about how rebooting your devices might actually help solve some issues and whether you should shut down or reboot a device. He also shares how often you should reboot devices and answers this week’s genius bar question.

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about some movies that will be shown at the Cannes Film Festival and news about a new series focusing on Madonna’s life. She also shares details about new shows coming to streaming services […]

NBC 5 Chicago political reporter Mary Ann Ahern joins Bob Sirott to talk about the pope’s visits with friends and family in Rome and how this conclave brings a different experience from past ones. She also discusses whether or not Pope Leo XIV will return to the U.S. anytime soon and when his official installation […]

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how the markets are reacting to tariff negotiations with China. He also shares details about why big tech companies are doing well compared to consumer companies and a look at the job market numbers.

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: Millennium Park Summer Workout Schedule 2025: Free Classes Kick Off Saturday: Pilates, yoga, Zumba and other guided workout classes are back on Saturdays in Millennium Park through August. City Crews […]

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: Pope Leo's Chicago: Where The Pontiff Lived, Studied And Worked: From where Robert Francis Prevost lived and studied to where he dined as a cardinal, here are the places […]

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about family rumors squashed by Miley Cyrus, and update on the Justin Baldoni-Blake Lively case, and more information about the “Yellowstone” sequel. She also shares details about a new project from the Coen […]

Certified Consulting Hypnotist Shawn Mossell joins Bob Sirott to discuss the benefits of meditation and what you need to do to prepare your mind for it. He also talks about the elements of breathing to help you relax your body, as well as a couple minutes for the Moment of Zen.

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Bob Sirott to talk about why there has been an increase in reported cancer cases in younger people and the types of exercising that could reduce pain and fatigue. He also discusses the trials of a new Parkinson’s drug, the benefits of gradual peanut […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the rising popularity of the TV series “The Young Pope” and what late night hosts had to say about the new pope being from Chicago. They also share details about the American Country Music Awards, […]