Podcast appearances and mentions of Dean Richards

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, […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about The Who’s final tour coming to Chicago, a health announcement from the 3 Doors Down singer, and an update on Liam Payne’s estate. They also discuss an update about Jennifer Aniston’s intruder, another […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about allegations against Smokey Robinson and celebrity real estate news. They also share details about the “How to Train Your Dragon” live action movie and what’s new in home video.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about “Steppenwolf’s” Pulitzer Prize, David Lee Roth’s first concert in five years, and Met Gala highlights. They also share details about an accident at Jennifer Aniston’s house, how much the Pee-wee Herman bike sold for […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the bomb threat at Lady Gaga’s Rio concert and the weekend’s box office numbers. They also share who Cheech & Chong think is carrying the stoner-themed comedy torch and Dean’s interview with Joe Manganiello.

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Mark Carman (in for Andy Masur) start things off by talking about Star Wars Day (May the 4th). Additionally, they discuss balloons and Dean’s fear of heights. For today's Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us down south to Enigma, Georgia. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at […]

Dean Richards comtinues his This Week in Theatre segment with Vicki Quade, co-creator of Late Nite Catechism, who joins Dean in studio to discuss the show’s 32nd anniversary performance and the show’s inspiration and evolution over the years.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to provide the latest news in entertainment. Wendy and Dean talk about Bob Sirott’s nomination for the Radio Hall of Fame and things to do this weekend. They also share details about a couple of celebrity deaths, Russell Brand’s first court appearance, […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to provide the latest news in entertainment. Wendy and Dean talk about Tony Awards nominations and Martin Scorsese’s documentary about Pope Francis. They also share details about Michael Bolton’s cancer diagnosis and Sheryl Crow’s home invader.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to provide the latest news in entertainment. Wendy and Dean talk about a revelation in Jeremy Renner’s memoir and why Terrence Howard turned down a role in the Marvin Gaye biopic. They also share details about Martin Short’s new hosting gig and […]

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about a new Billy Idol documentary, a Toys “R” Us movie, and highlights from her interview with Julia Louie-Dreyfus. She also shares details about the “Clueless” TV series and a new album from […]

Blockbuster Blake Stubbs, in for Dean Richards, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2025, Francis Ford Coppola’s AFI Lifetime Achievement Award, and the success of “Sinners” at the box office. We also hear highlights from a previous interview with Chubby Checker, including how he got his […]

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off talking about their former days in the music radio industry. For today's Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to McClean Virginia, where elementary students received the very first tests of the Polio vaccine. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee […]

New coach Conor O'Shea sets about transforming Harlequins' fortunes and restoring their reputation.Tom Williams rediscovers his form and helps the club to the Premiership final - the ultimate opportunity for redemption.Dean Richards returns to rugby with Newcastle and reflects on the Bloodgate episode, while some of the key figures in the series offer opinions on the legacy of the scandal.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Bill Maher’s opinion on Larry David’s essay, George Clooney’s charity baseball game, and how much Pete Davidson has spent on getting tattoos removed. They also discuss things to do this weekend and Dean’s movie […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Ravinia’s concert season tickets going on sale, why Jelly Roll is looking for a pardon, and the 20th anniversary of YouTube. They also discuss the rumors of “The White Lotus” filming in France and […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the increase in viewership of “Conclave,” the American Music Awards nominations, and the reunion of the “Malcom in the Middle” cast. They share details about Dean’s interview with Gary Sinise and what’s new in […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about new requirements for people voting in the Oscars and the reunion of Alice Cooper’s band. They also share Dean’s interview with Donnie Wahlberg and George Clooney’s marital bliss.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean to talk about where people can watch the movie “Conclave” and about the weekend box office numbers. They also share details about a possible celebrity romance and how Zak Starkey is back with The Who.

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off this Easter Sunday edition of the show talking about everybody’s favorite Easter snack: Peeps. Well, maybe not everyone’s favorite… For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to the historic Lexington, Massachusetts. Olivia Matongo, VP of Programs for the Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter then join Dean to […]

Olivia Matongo, VP of Programs for the Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter, join Dean Richards to share details about brain health and the Illinois Brain Health Project.

medium: As Richards alleges blood cheating is rife, Williams has a difficult return to rugby.Long: With the full Bloodgate scandal now exposed, rugby enters a period of soul-searching.Fallen Harlequins coach Dean Richards makes allegations that blood cheating goes to the very top of the game, while Ugo Monye adds his weight to the argument that other teams are culpable.And when Tom Williams returns to the rugby pitch, he's given a less than warm welcome by opponent Chris Ashton.Narrator: Ross Kemp Reporter/Interviewer: Chris Jones Writer/Producer: Sam Sheringham Story editor: Tom Fuller Sound design/production: Jesse Howard Digital Producers: Sam Huxley and Stephen Trenchard Assistant producers: Metin Yilmaz, Jack Wood, Mujtaba Ali and Victoria Turner BBC 5 Live Sport podcast editor: Matt Smith Commissioner: Stevie Middleton

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about some “Star Wars” news from Tokyo, Robin Williams’ advice to a child actor, and famous dual roles in movies. He also shares some things to do this weekend and his movie review of “Sinners.”

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about who will host the Emmys, why Haley Joel Osment was arrested, and Michelle Trachtenberg’s cause of death. They also talk about Michael Shannon’s role as Bill Parcells, the price of a meal at Coachella, […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share new details about the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife, as well as a health update from Gerry Turner. They also talk about the death of Wink Martindale and what’s new on streaming services.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Katy Perry’s space flight, the new “Harry Potter” cast, and Johnny Depp’s new movie. They also share some of SNL’s greatest impressions and Dean’s interview with Ryan Coogler.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the weekend box office numbers, a remake of “The Bodyguard,” and “The Breakfast Club” reunion at C2E2. They also discuss the apology SNL issued to a “White Lotus” star, a celebrity breakup, and Dean’s […]

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start this week by talking about passover. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week's health update. This week,  Dr. Silver talks about ALS and the effect it has on the body. Then, Dr. Silver answers some […]

Bloodgate is big news - and it's about to get even bigger…Dean Richards' resignation has thrust Bloodgate onto the front and back pages - but details of the cover-ups remain outside the public domain.That's until Paul Kelso, sports news correspondent for the Daily Telegraph, arrives on the scene. While Kelso, now a Sky news correspondent, starts to release details of the murky aftermath to the cheating plot, Tom Williams prepares to reveal all.Everything comes to a head at a hearing in Glasgow, with life-changing consequences for some of the key figures in the Bloodgate plot.Narrator: Ross Kemp Reporter/Interviewer: Chris Jones Writer/Producer: Sam Sheringham Story editor: Tom Fuller Sound design/production: Jesse Howard Digital Producers: Sam Huxley and Stephen Trenchard Assistant producers: Metin Yilmaz, Jack Wood, Mujtaba Ali and Victoria Turner BBC 5 Live Sport podcast editor: Matt Smith Commissioner: Stevie Middleton

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about how Jack Nicholson offered his home to his ex-wife after L.A. wildfires, Eric Dane’s health announcement, and a British version of SNL. They also share details about “The Wizard of Oz” at the Sphere […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the albums and songs added to the Library of Congress National Registry and who will host this year’s American Music Awards. They also share details about Kenan Thompson’s health issue and the return of […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about a possible new role for Robert Pattinson and why a New Jersey theater is banning unaccompanied minors from seeing “A Minecraft Movie.” They also share details about Russell Brand’s upcoming speech at a Florida […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about ‘White Lotus’ wrapping up the third season with a ratings bonanza, the ‘Happy Days’ cast reuniting, ‘Walk This Way’ turning 50, and the end of a feud between Madonna and Elton John.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the death of “Dennis the Menace” star Jay North and the hospitalization of Jeff Ross. They also share details about an FCC probe of SNL, Elton John’s performance with Brandi Carlile, and SNL’s joke […]

Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week's health update. This week, Dr. Silver to give a measles update and share precautions to take. Later on Dr. Silver talks about pacemakers and answers listener questions. Joe Brand, Radio Play-by-Play Voice of the Pittsburgh Penguins, joins […]

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to share share details about the new ‘Superman’ movie and a new crime thriller from Martin Scorsese. She also talks about a reboot of ‘War of the Roses’ and a new comedy from Bobby Farrelly.

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 season finales of two popular streaming shows, a sequel to a Quentin Tarantino movie, and a new album from The Waterboys.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about the death of Val Kilmer. They also talk about Jack Black’s wardrobe malfunction on late night TV and what’s new on streaming services.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the battle over Gene Hackman’s death documents, Dave Coulier’s health announcement, and a statement from Kanye West about his kids. They also share details about the cast of the upcoming Beatles biopics, a Yoko […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about weekend box office numbers and speculation of why Morgan Wallen walked off the SNL stage. They also share details about Richard Chamberlain’s death, John Travolta’s expensive meal, and Dean’s interviews with the stars of […]

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off this week by discussing the wacky weather in Chicago. Dr. Kevin Most joins Dean for this week's health update. This week, Dr. Most starts this week off by talking about allergies and allergy season. Dr. Most shares ways to help you fight back against allergies. Then, […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about Bobby Sherman’s health announcement, the denied parole of the woman who killed a famous musician, and the Betty White stamp. They also talk about things to do this weekend, as well as Dean’s […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the cast for “Avengers: Doomsday,”, another celebrity appearance on “Only Murders in the Building,” and Johnny Mathis’ retirement announcement. They also discuss Mel Gibson’s new project and Dean’s interview with Jonathan Roumie.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Lady Gaga’s tour announcement, the return of “Malcom in the Middle,” and a new “Wicked” spinoff book. They also share details about romance rumors between Pedro Pascal and Jennifer Aniston, J-Lo’s new house, and […]

Blockbuster Blake Stubbs, in for Dean Richards, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the highest grossing play on Broadway, Conan O’Brien’s acceptance of the Mark Twain Prize, and Nicole Kidman’s new thriller movie.

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 new season of “Quarterback” on Netflix and who could be the next “Jason Bourne.” She also shares details about a new mini-series called “American Love Story” and an upcoming season two […]

Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week's health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about pneumonia with the news that Pope Francis is expected to be released from the hospital after battling pneumonia for five weeks. Then, Dr. Silver answers some questions from […]

Dean Richards, Rob LaFrentz, Andy Masur, and Producer Jack Heinrich discuss how the Shamrock Shuffle disrupted their commute. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week's health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about pneumonia with the news that Pope Francis is expected to be […]

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start this week by talking about how they’ve spent their St. Patrick’s Day weekend thus far. Then, Dave Schwan share’s his Far Flung Forecast which takes us down to Shamrock, Texas. Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean Richards for […]

Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week's health update. This week, Dr. Silver gives some tips and tricks for fighting hangovers and Dr. Silver also shares some more medical insights into the death of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa connected […]