Podcast appearances and mentions of dane neal

Driver of the #1 Chevrolet for TrackHouse racing in the NASCAR Cup Series, Connor Zilisch joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Connor talks about his young and accomplished career so far and excitement to race at Naval Base Coronado. Listen as Connor shares Chicago area family connections and excitement for racing’s return to […]

Driver of the #1 Chevrolet for TrackHouse racing in the NASCAR Cup Series, Connor Zilisch joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Connor talks about his young and accomplished career so far and excitement to race at Naval Base Coronado. Listen as Connor shares Chicago area family connections and excitement for racing’s return to […]

John Ewert of Road America joins Dane Neal live on WGN Radio leading up to race weekend. Hear as John shares all the incredible ways to Father’s Day weekend coming up with all the stars of IndyCar along with jet flyovers, great food options and the ability to watch amazing racing from all areas of […]

John Ewert of Road America joins Dane Neal live on WGN Radio leading up to race weekend. Hear as John shares all the incredible ways to Father’s Day weekend coming up with all the stars of IndyCar along with jet flyovers, great food options and the ability to watch amazing racing from all areas of […]

NASCAR Cups Series driver Daniel Suárez joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio as he visits the Chicago area in advance of the 4th of July race weekend at Chicagoland Speedway. Hear as Daniel shares love for Chicago fans and excitement around the World Cup where Mexico is playing South Africa. Daniel is going to attend […]

NASCAR Cups Series driver Daniel Suárez joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio as he visits the Chicago area in advance of the 4th of July race weekend at Chicagoland Speedway. Hear as Daniel shares love for Chicago fans and excitement around the World Cup where Mexico is playing South Africa. Daniel is going to attend […]

Acclaimed Forbes writer and host of Booze Newz on WGN Radio, Hudson Lindenberger joins Dane Neal for “On the Map” (in for Dave Plier). Hear as Hudson shares his current adventures with his wife Kim in Portugal and great places to visit while there. Dane and Hudson talk about how Portugal has become a key […]

Acclaimed Forbes writer and host of Booze Newz on WGN Radio, Hudson Lindenberger joins Dane Neal for “On the Map” (in for Dave Plier). Hear as Hudson shares his current adventures with his wife Kim in Portugal and great places to visit while there. Dane and Hudson talk about how Portugal has become a key […]

Dane Neal broadcasts live on WGN Radio before the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500. Hear as Dane, IndyCar drivers and racing legends preview the race and share memories and excitement leading up to the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing”. This year hear from groundbreaking “Double” driver Katherine Legge, 4 time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves […]

El Bandido Yankee Tequila co-founder Jim Bob Morris joins Dane Neal live on the WGN Radio Indy 500 pre-race show. Hear as Jim Bob shares excitement for this most American experience that brings everyone together to celebrate friends, family and FAST. Jim Bob raises a Memorial Day toast for all those in our thoughts and […]

Dane Neal broadcasts live on WGN Radio before the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500. Hear as Dane, IndyCar drivers and racing legends preview the race and share memories and excitement leading up to the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing”. This year hear from groundbreaking “Double” driver Katherine Legge, 4 time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves […]

El Bandido Yankee Tequila co-founder Jim Bob Morris joins Dane Neal live on the WGN Radio Indy 500 pre-race show. Hear as Jim Bob shares excitement for this most American experience that brings everyone together to celebrate friends, family and FAST. Jim Bob raises a Memorial Day toast for all those in our thoughts and […]

Johnnie Putman and Steve King kick off the show catching up with the crew, featuring Bob Fukuda, Ron Brown, and Jeff Carlin celebrating the exact anniversary of Steve’s start in radio, 60 YEARS AGO! Then they are joined by Dane Neal to preview the upcoming 110th running of the Indy 500. To continue the celebration of […]

Dane Neal, calling in from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as he prepares for this weekend’s coverage of the Indy 500, joins Lisa Dent to share stories and memories of two-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion, Kyle Busch, who died suddenly at the age of 41.

WGN's Dane Neal joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to get listeners ready for the 2026 Indianapolis 500. He talks about Alex Palou’s recent success as well as Katherine Legge attempting ‘the double’. He also remembers the life and career of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch, who died at 41.

Racing legend Tony Stewart joins Dane Neal at WGN Radio for a special conversation previewing the upcoming NHRA race weekend at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet. Stewart shares insights on the excitement surrounding one of the biggest weekends in drag racing, the passionate fan atmosphere, and what makes racing at Route 66 Raceway such a […]

Racing legend Tony Stewart joins Dane Neal at WGN Radio for a special conversation previewing the upcoming NHRA race weekend at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet. Stewart shares insights on the excitement surrounding one of the biggest weekends in drag racing, the passionate fan atmosphere, and what makes racing at Route 66 Raceway such a […]

Andrew Patti from Barrio Queen joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio, live from Arizona! Hear as Andrew shares the unique connections that Chicago and Phoenix-Scottsdale have with Cubs, Sox Spring Training, fair weather getaways and fans of great golf and great food. Listen as Andrew shares the things happening at all the Barrio Queen locations, […]

Victor Tenorio from Fat Rosies joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Victor shares all excitement around both Cinco de Mayo and Taco Tuesday on the same day! Victor fills us in all 7 locations for Fat Rosies and how each is featuring music, fun, great food and always El Bandido Yankee Tequila. Listen […]

Victor Tenorio from Fat Rosies joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Victor shares all excitement around both Cinco de Mayo and Taco Tuesday on the same day! Victor fills us in all 7 locations for Fat Rosies and how each is featuring music, fun, great food and always El Bandido Yankee Tequila. Listen […]

Andrew Patti from Barrio Queen joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio, live from Arizona! Hear as Andrew shares the unique connections that Chicago and Phoenix-Scottsdale have with Cubs, Sox Spring Training, fair weather getaways and fans of great golf and great food. Listen as Andrew shares the things happening at all the Barrio Queen locations, […]

FUBU CEO, Achieve Summit speaker and Shark Tank star Daymond John joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Daymond talks about the latest business advancements and how he is using Intuit Enterprise Suite as AI support for his many entrepreneurial efforts. Listen as Dane and Daymond talk about strategies on the mega hit Shark […]

FUBU CEO, Achieve Summit speaker and Shark Tank star Daymond John joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Daymond talks about the latest business advancements and how he is using Intuit Enterprise Suite as AI support for his many entrepreneurial efforts. Listen as Dane and Daymond talk about strategies on the mega hit Shark […]

Pierce Hutchings of the Chicago Hotel Collection joins Dane Neal live on WGN Radio. Hear as Pierce shares excitement around the celebrations happening for the 100th Anniversary of the historic Ambassador Hotel. Listen as Pierce fills us in on El Bandido Yankee cocktails, live DJ’s, fire dancers, ice sculptures and more! El Bandido Yankee co-founder […]

Pierce Hutchings of the Chicago Hotel Collection joins Dane Neal live on WGN Radio. Hear as Pierce shares excitement around the celebrations happening for the 100th Anniversary of the historic Ambassador Hotel. Listen as Pierce fills us in on El Bandido Yankee cocktails, live DJ’s, fire dancers, ice sculptures and more! El Bandido Yankee co-founder […]

Driver of the #1 Chevrolet Camaro for Trackhouse Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series, Ross Chastain joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Ross talks about tracks coming up and how his team is working to get faster every week. Ross fills us in on excitement for the NASCAR return to Chicagoland Speedway and […]

Driver of the #1 Chevrolet Camaro for Trackhouse Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series, Ross Chastain joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Ross talks about tracks coming up and how his team is working to get faster every week. Ross fills us in on excitement for the NASCAR return to Chicagoland Speedway and […]

Acclaimed sports broadcaster and bracketologist Andy Katz joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Andy shares excitement around March Madness and the Final Four and all the fun for fans making their picks for teams in the tournament. Listen as Andy fills us in on all the basketball action this year in Indianapolis with […]

Acclaimed sports broadcaster and bracketologist Andy Katz joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Andy shares excitement around March Madness and the Final Four and all the fun for fans making their picks for teams in the tournament. Listen as Andy fills us in on all the basketball action this year in Indianapolis with […]

Nashville singer, songwriter and musical “Badass” joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Dani shares her journey to Nashville while following her dreams from college to a billion views and having her songs on the biggest shows. Listen as Dani talks about memorable moments, fan support and making her way in music. Dani fills […]

Nashville singer, songwriter and musical “Badass” joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Dani shares her journey to Nashville while following her dreams from college to a billion views and having her songs on the biggest shows. Listen as Dani talks about memorable moments, fan support and making her way in music. Dani fills […]

Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, and former federal and state prosecutor, joins Dane Neal, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about the continued war with Iran.

Dane Neal, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a bowling ball heist.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Dane Neal for this week's health update. They discuss the recent uptick in measles, vaccination and symptoms for measles, National Kidney Month, and nutritious diets.

Dane Neal starts today’s show talking with Jacqueline Herrera, General Manager of Chicagoland Speedway, about NASCAR’s return to Chicagoland in Joliet this summer for the first time in seven years. For today's Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Christiana, Delaware. Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine […]

Dane Neal starts today’s show talking with Jacqueline Herrera, General Manager of Chicagoland Speedway, about NASCAR’s return to Chicagoland in Joliet this summer for the first time in seven years. For today's Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Christiana, Delaware. Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine […]

Dane Neal, in for Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, Tony DeNardis and Eli Berk start the show talking about Team USA men’s hockey gold medal game against Canada. NASCAR and IndyCar are getting ready for a doubleheader weekend in Phoenix! To get ready for race weekend, Dane is joined by the President of Phoenix Raceway Latasha […]

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dane Neal, in for Dean Richards, for this week's health update. They discuss ALS in the wake of Eric Dane’s passing, and warning signs for encephalitis.

El Bandido Yankee Tequila Director, Lauren Gallagher joins Dane Neal live on WGN Radio, leading up to the BIG GAME. Hear as Lauren shares all the excitement coming up at Walk-On's “Sports Bistreaux” and how El Bandido Yankee will bring the Official Tequila of GameDay along with the Girls, Games and Giveaways throughout the game. Football […]

Lazy Dog restaurant, Regional Operations Director Casey Salagaj joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Casey shares great things going on at Lazy Dog with dishes perfect for watching the big game, a night out with family and friends and even for that special night with someone special on Valentines Day. Listen as Casey […]

NFL Hall of Famer and Bears legend, Brian Urlacher joins Dane Neal in San Francisco before the Big Game. Hear as Brian talks about excitement around the game, the Bears resurgent season and hopes on seeing them in the Super Bowl soon. Listen as Brian shares great cause and mission behind Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund, […]

Baltimore Ravens SVP of communications, Chad Steele joins Dane Neal live on WGN Radio’s Veteran Voices on USAA Radio Row before Army Navy. Hear as Chad shares his unique life and family's connection to Army, West Point and this iconic game. Chad shares his father’s story as the first black player in West Point football […]

USAA executives and Service Academy graduates Bill White and Rob Braggs join Dane Neal on WGN Radio’s Veteran Voices. Hear as they share their times at West Point and the Naval Academy and what the rivalry means to the Cadets, Midshipmen and military members worldwide. Listen as they fill us in on over 100 years […]

Social media super star Annie Agar joins Dane Neal and Evan “the Gaming Guru” Sloneker on WGN Radio’s Veteran Voices. Hear as Annie shares how her humor and love of sports and sports media led her to being one of the biggest personalities online today. Annie fills us in on excitement around the game, activities […]

Chicago Bears Director of Player and Alumni Services, Matt Simeone joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio for Veteran Voices. Hear as Matt shares the NFL efforts in November to support veterans and military members through “Salute to Service”. Listen as Matt talks about the unique history and connection of the Bears to our military, whether […]

Two time NASCAR Cup Series Champion, Kyle Larson joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Kyle shares excitement, satisfaction and maybe even a little sadness around his surprising second Championship to end the NASCAR season. Listen as Kyle fills us in on feelings for friends, team, sponsors and looking forward to 2026. After some […]

Consumer technology journalist Jennifer Jolly and WGN Radio host Dane Neal join Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about a tech game that focuses on board games and bringing families together and how more people have to rely on technology as it continues to become more prominent. They also talk about Jennifer’s new […]

USMA graduate, combat veteran and President of the West Point Society of the Flint Hills in Kansas, Katrina Lewison joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Katrina shares excitement around bringing “Old Grads” and football fans together from Kansas and beyond for the pregame celebration between Army and K-State in Manhattan Kansas. Listen as […]

Dr. Santina Wheat, family medicine physician at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva, joins Dane Neal, in for Dean Richards, to discuss the best ways to stay hydrated this summer and shares tips on how to have a safe Independence Day celebration.

With race week in Chicago beginning, Dane Neal, in for Dean Richards, starts the show talking to Steve Miklos, live from the New Orleans Powerboat Grand Prix, discussing the first race at Lake Pontchartrain in 20 years. Andy Kuntz of Andy’s Frozen Custard joins Dane to talk about the new All-American Cherry Pie Concrete, exclusive […]