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Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on March 14, 2026: Lindholm Roofing's Assistant Manager Mike Huston talks about why people should be cautious of storm-chasing door-to-door contractors, and avoid signing blank contracts instead of trusting in a local contractor like Lindholm Roofing! Listen to find out! To learn more about what Lindholm Roofing […]
Featured on WGN Radio's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on March 14, 2026: Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins David Hochberg to discuss why now is the time for a better retirement planning strategy. For more information, call 800-640-2256.
Featured on WGN Radio's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on March 14, 2026: Frank Wasilewski, CEO of Access Elevators, joins the show to inform listeners that accidents can happen anytime and the assistance families can qualify for. To learn more about what Access Elevator can do for you, go to allaboutaccess.com or call 630-616-6249.
We started this week's show by talking with Mike Huston, Assistant Manager of Lindholm Roofing, who reminds listeners to be wary of storm-chasing door knockers. Next, Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, discusses why now is the time for a better retirement planning strategy. Then, Frank Wasilewski, CEO of Access Elevators reminds listeners that freak accidents can […]
Yes there is still ice, but spring fishing is coming quick! So this week we sit down with Capt. Jake Hartley of Fowl Hooked Charters to talk about spring fishing on southern Lake Michigan. Look out for a sneak peak of the tv episode we filmed with Jake! Then we go over our most successful baits to catch massive walleyes during their spring runs. Big thanks to everyone who visited us during the show season! Get the gear we use! (MWO may receive a commision) Tackle and Gear: FishUSA ➜ https://alnk.to/2FEPquP Camera ➜ https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc... Mics ➜ https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...
Hey gang! This week on the show we took a detailed look at the go home Smackdown to WrrestleMania X8. But first we kicked things off with some history and a surprise birthday phone call to one of our favorites. From there we continued on our path down the Kings Road as we watched a pivotal match between Misawa and Jumbo. Then we wrapped things up with some current AEW and WWE chatter. Cheers!
It's been more than a year since we answered some of yourquestions, so let's get back to it! We've collected questions from YouTube comments, emails, and other social media, and Todd and Paul try to answer as many as they can in one episode (which turns out to be not very many). They cover limestone formation, endogenous retroviruses, the timing of the ice age, snake venom composition, animal migration after the Flood, and cryptozoology. All that and Paul's new office in the latest episode of Let's Talk Creation! Materials Mentioned in this episodeBCT's Cambridge House Projecthttps://chproject.org.uk/Episode 116: All about Core Academy of Sciencehttps://youtu.be/9A_7Bff_65E"The Coconino Sandstone (Permian, Arizona, USA): Implications for the origin of ancient cross-bedded Sandstones" ICC paper by Whitmore and Garnerhttps://cedarville.tind.io/record/21142?ln=en&v=pdfSeries on "Which rocks are Flood rocks?"Ep 55: Introductionhttps://youtu.be/iF3hggPt-DMEp 56: Tim Clareyhttps://youtu.be/yjKEFZJTYaQEp 57: Marcus Rosshttps://youtu.be/XKyb9QmrBDAEp 58: Parting thoughtshttps://youtu.be/ka3UhjK5OuEEpisode 11: The Ice Age with Steve Gollmerhttps://youtu.be/Evt9zZjid_gEpisode 77: Rattlesnakes: God's Good Design?https://youtu.be/mD6Ni_9zg7w
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 03/07/26: Center Guard Plumbing's Mike Epping joins the show to discuss water heater installations and their sale that runs until the end of March. To learn more about what Center Guard Plumbing can do for you, go to wgnplumber.com or call 847-406-8883.
This week on Home Sweet Home Chicago, David Hochberg is joined by Mike Epping of Center Guard Plumbing to discuss water heater installations and sewer excavations. Bob Schmitt of Junkluggers joins to discuss methods for decluttering your home just in time for warmer weather. Then, IRS tax attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of […]
Featured on WGN Radio's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on 03/07/2026: Bob Schmitt of The Junkluggers joins the show to inform WGN Radio listeners about different types of decluttering. Plus, he talks about how they work with charities to donate your items. To learn more about what The Junkluggers can do for you, go to www.junkluggers.com or give […]
Featured on WGN Radio's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on 03/07/2026: IRS tax attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC, with Opem Tax Advocates, joins the program to discuss what every season business owner should know about a single-member LLC. Go to fightbacknow.com or call 312-664-6649.
John 4:4-42Jesus left Judea and started back to Galilee. But he had to go through Samaria. So he came to a Samaritan city called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob's well was there, and Jesus, tired out by his journey, was sitting by the well. It was about noon.A Samaritan woman came to draw water, and Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink.” (His disciples had gone to the city to buy food.) The Samaritan woman said to him, “How is it that you, a Jew, ask a drink of me, a woman of Samaria?” (Jews do not share things in common with Samaritans.) Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that is saying to you, ‘Give me a drink,' you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water.” The woman said to him, “Sir, you have no bucket, and the well is deep. Where do you get that living water? Are you greater than our ancestor Jacob, who gave us the well and with his sons and his flocks drank from it?” Jesus said to her, “Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, but those who drink of the water that I will give them will never be thirsty. The water that I will give will become in them a spring of water gushing up to eternal life.” The woman said to him, “Sir, give me this water, so that I may never be thirsty or have to keep coming here to draw water.”Jesus said to her, “Go, call your husband, and come back.” The woman answered him, “I have no husband.” Jesus said to her, “You are right in saying, ‘I have no husband,' for you have had five husbands, and the one you have now is not your husband. What you have said is true!” The woman said to him, “Sir, I see that you are a prophet. Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you say that the place where people must worship is in Jerusalem.” Jesus said to her, “Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. You worship what you do not know; we worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews. But the hour is coming and is now here when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father seeks such as these to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” The woman said to him, “I know that Messiah is coming” (who is called Christ). “When he comes, he will proclaim all things to us.” Jesus said to her, “I am he, the one who is speaking to you.”Just then his disciples came. They were astonished that he was speaking with a woman, but no one said, “What do you want?” or, “Why are you speaking with her?” Then the woman left her water jar and went back to the city. She said to the people, “Come and see a man who told me everything I have ever done! He cannot be the Messiah, can he?” They left the city and were on their way to him.Many Samaritans from that city believed in him because of the woman's testimony, “He told me everything I have ever done.” So when the Samaritans came to him, they asked him to stay with them, and he stayed there two days. And many more believed because of his word. They said to the woman, “It is no longer because of what you said that we believe, for we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this is truly the Savior of the world.” In 2019, Jumbo's, a Netherlands supermarket chain, introduced Kletskassas, slow checkout lanes that encourage conversations and human connection. The goal is the opposite of what you normally want at a check line, but for good reason. They are a part of the Netherlands public health campaign to lessen loneliness and help people feel like they matter, one long conversation. This week, I heard and read in many places how we are in a crisis of mattering. In her new book by the same name, journalist Jennifer Breheny Wallace describes mattering as feeling valued by othersAnd having the opportunity to add value back to the world around us. She argues it is an even deeper need than other core needs such as purpose or belonging. One might belong to a workplace, a family, or a church and still not feel like they matter to the people there.Wallace believes that young people are struggling with mattering more than anyone—that this need is going unmet for them. After hundreds of interviews, she heard over and over how young people felt they only mattered when their GPA was high, the number on the scale was low, when they had a certain number of likes or views on social media, or they were a top athlete. But by no means is the crisis of mattering limited to young people. Nearly anyone who has gone through a major transition has struggled with the question: Do I matter?You worked for 35 or 40 years and suddenly, one day, it all stops. You cared for a child or children in your home every day, and then they moved out. You made nearly every decision in life with a spouse but then left to make those decisions alone. We are familiar with this feeling of mattering.And with the rise of AI and the threat of it replacing more jobs and roles, the question of mattering will only become more poignant and prevalent. Jesus—and thereby the church—have something to say about this crisis, and we see it in the story of the Samaritan woman at the well. Mattering is at the heart of this story.But in order for us to really see that, we have to remember last week—when Jesus was approached by Nicodemus. Near the end of their conversation, Jesus tells him that God loves the whole world. This encounter with the woman at the well reveals just how encompassing God's love really is.Jesus is leaving Jerusalem and heading back to Galilee when we're told he had to go through Samaria. As you can see, Samaria is immediately north of Judea and the fastest way to get to Galilee. But most Jews did everything they could to avoid traveling through that land, lest they come into contact with a Samaritan. Usually they would cross over the Jordan River and then go up. So this necessity of Jesus is not geographical, but theological. Samaritans were already despised outsiders—idolaters even—seen as a lowly, unclean enemy. Women were lower in social status than men, especially women who were not married. Jesus arrives at a well at noon and here comes someone the world didn't think mattered at all: An unmarried Samaritan woman coming to quench her thirst just like Jesus.She could not be more at odds with Nicodemus: a male, Jewish religious leader (who came at night, mind you). If anyone mattered, it was him. His words held value. He had status. The woman, who isn't even given a name, does not. Yet Jesus engages both of them.In fact, the conversation Jesus has with the woman is the longest conversation he has with anyone. Ironically, a long conversation was precisely what the woman was trying to avoid. That's one reason she went to the well at noon—the hottest part of the day, if I had to guess.To be clear, we don't know exactly why she's there at noon. There could be all kinds of reasons. One of them is NOT because she's an ostracized tramp, hated by the other women of Sychar. Yes she had five husbands, but it's not likely because of some scandalous reputation.It is much more likely that this woman was passed from husband to husband through a mixture of divorce and death. And she keeps getting married because she has had no children—or at least no sons—to take care of her. So she ends up in what was called a levirate marriage, where a man is obligated to take care of his brother's widow if the brother dies childless.Not only is she a widow, but a barren one at that. The main thing that gave women value—what made women matter in the time of Jesus—she couldn't do. I think she went to the well at noon because not only did she think others believed she didn't matter, but she believed that about herself, too. And when you feel like that, when you believe that about yourself, you withdraw. You disengage.But here is this man who breaks all the rules, who crosses all the boundaries, and asks for a drink. A conversation unfolds where Jesus tries to help the woman understand who he is and what he can offer her, but it doesn't click until he tells her everything about her. In other words, he names the reason the world thinks she doesn't matter—and the reason she believes she doesn't matter. But instead of brushing her off, instead of rushing away, he leans in. He talks to her more. He even debates theology with her, and finally reveals himself as the Messiah, the very one she has been waiting for.The woman rushes back to Sychar and tells the whole town what has happened. It's amazing—this woman who avoided people suddenly can't help but engage and share about the encounter she's had with Jesus. If mattering means feeling valued and adding value back to the world, Jesus has given her exactly that.This mattering crisis is indeed a crisis, but it's nothing new. We have always failed to name who matters and why. The world has long said women don't matter—or that only their bodies matter, and only if they produce offspring. In this country we have said, and continue to say in different ways, that Black and brown people don't matter—or at least not as much as those who look like me.In this capitalist society, we say that only those who contribute matter—and those who profit most matter most.And over the last few years, we have said that anyone who isn't from this country, or doesn't look like they are, doesn't matter.And what does this war say about who matters and who doesn't? What about the elementary girls bombed in Iran—did they matter? Were they a part of this world that God so loved?This encounter with the woman at the well tells us that God loves everyone in this whole wide world—and that's why they matter. Nothing more and nothing less. It does not matter what a person does or looks like, where they are from or what language they speak, what gender they are, or who they love. For God so loved the whole world.If you have ever felt like you don't matter, I pray I am not the first to tell you that you do. To the queer kid in high school, the twice-divorced woman, the retired elderly man, the noisy child running in the halls—you matter. And it has nothing to do with what you have done. In the kingdom of God you do not earn value, it's freely given to you! We call it grace. And grace tells us You matter because Jesus shows us that every single person matters. You matter because God loves you.We as a church can do something about this mattering crisis, and it's to tell people they matter. It sounds so simple, but it's the message people need to hear. If the church does nothing else but have long conversations with people who think they don't matter and then tell them that they are loved, kinda of like those checkout lanes in the Netherlands, we will be doing God's work. In this story, Jesus shows us something we cannot forget:The woman at the well mattered.Your neighbor matters.You matter.Because God so loved the world. Amen.
Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about how the war in Iran has impacted interest rates, the housing market stabilizing in the Chicago area, and how young people are typically buying property. David also answers all of your questions. David hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am […]
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This week on Home Sweet Home Chicago Wendy Snyder, filling in for David Hochberg, is joined by Mike Huston, Assistant Manager of Lindholm Roofing who reminds listeners that exterior home improvement season is right around the corner and that now is the time to schedule your spring repairs, maintenance, and replacements. Then, Mr. Floor himself, Igor Murokh, joins the show to point […]
Jim Brown of The Sarah Leonard Team at Legacy Properties joins Wendy Snyder, in for David Hochberg, on Home Sweet Home Chicago to discuss whether now is the time to jump into the market and what buyers need to do to win in competitive situations. To learn more about what The Sarah Leonard Team can do for you, visit sarahleonardsells.com or call […]
Igor Murokh, VP and Sales Manager for Mr. Floor Companies joins Wendy Snyder, in for David Hochberg, on Home Sweet Home Chicago to point out some of the most popular hardwood floor care “tips” that actually do more harm than good and to explain why steam mops, shine sprays, and so-called “deep cleaning” can shorten the life of your hardwood […]
Mike Huston, Assistant Manager of Lindholm Roofing, joins Wendy Snyder, in for David Hochberg, on Home Sweet Home Chicago to remind listeners that exterior home improvement season is right around the corner and that now is the time to schedule your spring repairs, maintenance, and replacements. To learn more about what Lindholm Roofing can do for you, visit Lindholmroofing.com or […]
A player who is remembered as “Jumbo” even though that was neither his name or his shape is described in both complimentary and critical terms, oysters are considered, and one of the greatest shortstops of all time, John Henry Lloyd, Pop, teaches an important lesson about why the past matters, and why his past was especially important. The Infinite Inning is a journey to the past to understand the present using baseball as our time machine. America's brighter mirror, baseball reflects, anticipates, and even mocks the stories we tell ourselves about our world today. Baseball Prospectus's Steven Goldman shares his obsessions: history from inside and outside of the game, politics, stats, and Casey Stengel quotations. Along the way, we'll try to solve the puzzle that is the Infinite Inning: How do you find the joy in life when you can't get anybody out?
Superintendent Larry Snelling joins David Hochberg to talk about the courage and dedication of officers like Juan Alba-Chavez, who was shot six days on the job yet remains willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to keep the city safe. He highlights how much it means to Chicago police officers to see the support from listeners […]
In Order of Appearance: David Hochberg is joined in studio by 19th Ward Alderman Matt O'Shea and Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Executive Director Maureen Biggane to host this year's sixth annual Vest-a-thon. The show begins with Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Executive Board President Sandra Wortham, who shares the story of her brother, Chicago Police Officer Thomas E. Wortham IV, […]
Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Atlantic Coast Mortgage and host of WGN's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” David Hochberg joins Bob Sirott to the increase in delinquency for auto loan rates and this weekend’s WGN Radio Vest-A-Thon . He hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on WGN Radio. […]
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 02/14/2026: Accessibility Specialist Aimee Ferrarell joins the show to highlight the benefits of going with a family-owned business like Access and warns listeners on how to spot sales tactics others use to get you to buy subpar products. To learn more about what Access Elevator can […]
As featured on Home Sweet Home Chicago on 02-14-2026: Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm joins David Hochberg to talk about the latest changes that are coming for Parent Plus Borrowers and the impacts the new laws will have. For more information, call 312-294-8989.
We started this week's show by chatting with Attorney Rae Kaplan of Kaplan Law Firm to discuss the latest changes that are coming for Parent Plus Borrowers. Then, Accessibility Specialist Aimee Ferrarell of Access Elevator reminds listeners about the benefits of going with a family-owned business. As always, David takes calls from loyal listeners on this packed show!
Featured on WGN Radio's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Feb. 07, 2026: Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins David Hochberg to discuss the five practical steps for shifting from saving to spending when in retirement. For more information, call 800-640-2256.
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 02/07/26: Dave Schlueter of the Law Offices of David R. Schlueter joins David Hochberg to discuss the importance of commercial leases and warns tenants committing to large financial obligations to secure a pre-approval or include a business-license contigency. To learn more about what Dave Schlueter can help you […]
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 02/07/26: Executive Green Carpet Cleaning's Office Manager Kelly Mickley joins the program to discuss what makes Executive Green Carpet Cleaning different from their competitors. From their equipment, trustworthy family team, knowledge, and genuine goal to provide the best service in the Chicagoland area. Kelly also provides […]
We started this week's show by chatting with Executive Green Carpet Cleaning's Office Manager Kelly Mickley on building trust in Chicago with their family-owned business. Next, Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, talks about five practical steps for shifting from saving to spending in retirement. Then, Dave Schlueter of the Law Offices of David R. […]
Mortgage and real estate expert David Hochberg joins John Williams to talk about U.S. condo prices plunging, and why student loan delinquencies are exploding. Also joining John and David in-studio today is Stacey Wahlberg, President & Co-Founder, Cal's Angels! Stacey tells John the personal story about how Cal’s Angels started, how they fund cancer research […]
How does a commercial jet carrying 239 people simply disappear . . forever. This is the story of Malaysia Flight 370, which vanished into thin air almost 12 years ago. It is still the greatest mystery in aviation history, but what really happened has become a whole lot clearer. DM me if you have a story you would like me to cover . . on Facebook it is Patty Steele and on Instagram Real Patty SteeleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
DriveThruRPG is increasing its Print-on-Demand (PoD) prices again, effective February 1st, 2026. This follows a previous hike in March 2025 where US prices rose by as much as 50%. The new increase reflects rising costs for paper, materials, labor, and operations globally, with UK and Australia prices increasing by 3%, and US prices increasing by 4% (standard color) or 5% (premium color and black & white). Mantic Games is expanding its digital store and launching a new Print-On-Demand service for miniatures in the Vault. This new service allows customers without 3D printers to order selected Vault designs as physical printed models directly from the main Mantic Games webstore. They are also updating their Digital Store membership options and offering single STL file purchases. Hasbro is being sued by its own shareholders who allege that company executives breached their “fiduciary duties” by “overproducing Magic cards,” which is claimed to be “destroying the long-term value of the brand”. The lawsuit, filed in the US District Court of Rhode Island, claims that the overproduction occurred from 2021 to 2023 to cover shortfalls in Hasbro's balance sheet. Mythic Games hands Darkest Dungeon board game files to disappointed backers: Mythic Games, which entered liquidation in October 2025, was unable to manufacture or deliver the second wave of the Darkest Dungeon: The Board Game Kickstarter, originally due in November 2020. Red Hook Studios, the video game publisher, has now given permission for Mythic Games to share all project files, including rules and 3D models, with the failed crowdfunder’s backers. Empire of Bones is a Kickstarter campaign from Agamemnon Press.This is a JUMBO sized hexcrawl adventure that weighs in at twice the size of the Painted Wastelands. Your players can spend an entire campaign exploring 21 areas in The Unholy City of Zeb, a sickening and polluted city ruled by Necromancers and their mummified politicians. Zeb also includes 4 dungeons. Your players can then skip town and explore the 36 hexes of the grey Lands of Dust where they will discover glory and horror in ghoul infested ruins. #dtrpg #mantic #empireofbones #mtg #darkestdungeon Empire of Bones on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thepaintedwastelands/empire-of-bones Preview: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/554430?affiliate_id=2081746 Call of Cthulhu Bundle: https://humblebundleinc.sjv.io/Xmz13G Bob's Humble Bundle: https://humblebundleinc.sjv.io/K0roje Free Guild Ball Starter Set: https://steamforged.com/products/guild-ball-starter-kit Warmachine on MyMiniFactory: https://mmf.io/upturned Mantic Companion App: https://companion.manticgames.com/ Use our Referral code: MCTXEE Support us by Shopping at Miniature Market (afilliate link): https://miniature-market.sjv.io/K0yj7n Support Us by Shopping on DTRPG (afilliate link): https://www.drivethrurpg.com?affiliate_id=2081746 Matt’s DriveThruRPG Publications: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?author=Matthew%20Robinson https://substack.com/@matthewrobinson3 Chris on social media: https://hyvemynd.itch.io/ Jeremy's Links: http://www.abusecartoons.com/ http://www.rcharvey.com Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/upturnedtable Give us a tip on our livestream: https://streamlabs.com/upturnedtabletop/tip Donate or give us a tip on Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2754JZFW2QZU4 Intro song is “Chips” by KokoroNoMe https://kokoronome.bandcamp.com/
Featured on WGN Radio's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on 1-30-2026: Mr. Floor himself, Igor Murokh, joins the program to talk about Chicago’s recent cold snap and the cold hard facts about how it can affect your floors. For more information, visit mrfloor.com or call 847-674-7500.
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 01/31/2026: Jessica Genovese, General Manager of Aloha Restoration, joins the show to talk about cold weather that results in home damage and what to expect when dealing with insurance. Jessica also discusses the restoration process, how long it takes to complete, and how to get the […]
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 01/31/2026: Dave Masa of Radon Reduction Systems joins the program to talk about why their business is no longer driven by new homes on the market. To learn more about Radon Reduction Systems and what they can do for you go to theradonman.com or call 630-357-9474 […]
David Hochberg kicks off this week's show with Igor Murakh, Mr. Floor himself, to talk about the cold hard facts of how the bitter cold can affect your floors. Then, Dave “The Radon Man” Masa, from Radon Reduction Systems, introduces himself, his company, and explains what exactly Radon is and its health effects. Next, Jessica […]
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Matters Microbial #122: Jumbo Marine Viruses and Nanoscopic Warfare January 26, 2026 Today Dr. Alaina Weinheimer, Simons Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow in Marine Microbial Ecology at the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, joins the #QualityQuorum to discuss new and intriguing marine viruses, including Jumbo Phages! Host: Mark O. Martin Guest: Alaina Weinheimer Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Become a patron of Matters Microbial! Links for this episode A video overview of the wonderful world of bacterial viruses, or bacteriophages. A review article describing the roles that bacterial viruses can play in ecology. A description of changes in viral taxonomy, leading to the "realms" concept. An overview of "jumbo phages." Dr. Weinheimer's concept of "wumbology" from the cartoon "Spongebob Squarepants." An article describing host defenses found within bacteriophage genomes. An article by Dr. Weinheimer and colleagues describing lysogeny as a "plastic trait," and the possibility that all bacterial viruses can integrate into host genomes. The Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences website. The Bigelow Laboratory multimedia site. The webpage for the "Single Cell Genomics Center" at the Bigelow Laboratory. An article by Dr. Weinheimer and colleagues on exploring marine "jumbo phages." Marine "jumbo phages" blogpost for novice micronauts. An article about finding uridine within viral DNA genomes. Dr. Weinheimer's five minute talk about her research—highly recommended. The "Oceans on Tap" Facebook page describing marine biological research at the Bigelow Laboratory.. The Simons Foundation website (which has sadly eliminated the postdoctoral fellowship awarded to Dr. Weinheimer for her work). Dr. Weinheimer's personal website, including background and research interests. Intro music is by Reber Clark Send your questions and comments to mattersmicrobial@gmail.com
Featured on WGN Radio's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Jan. 24, 2026: Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, joins David Hochberg to discuss how he helps his clients plan for their futures. For more information, call 800-640-2256.
Featured on WGN Radio's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Jan. 24, 2025: IRS tax attorney Steven A. Leahy of the Law Office of Steven A. Leahy, PC, with Opem Tax Advocates, joins the program to discuss helping clients with tax returns, setting up bookkeeping, and protecting what you own. Go to fightbacknow.com or call 312-664-6649.
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 01/24/26: Jim Brown of The Sarah Leonard Team at Legacy Properties joins the show to talk about the stigma that comes with marketing a home “as-is” and buyers’ offers. To learn more about what Rob, Sarah, and her team can do for you, go to sarahleonardsells.com or call […]
We started this week's show by chatting with Tim Stearns, owner and president of TJ Stearns Financial Planning & Benefits, about how he has no minimum, and his only requirement is being a good person. Next, IRS tax attorney Steven Leahy of Opem Tax Advocates chats about how to protect assets in your business. Then, Jim […]
Featured on WGN Radio's “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Jan. 17, 2026: Frank Wasilewski, CEO of Access Elevators joins the show to inform listeners on avoid the high-pressure sales that are ever so present in the industry these days. To learn more about what Access Elevator can do for you, go to allaboutaccess.com or call 630-616-6249.
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 01/17/2026: Lewis Shapiro of Redo Cabinets joins the show to teach listeners about the smart way to achieve 2026 kitchen trends. Lewis also shares a big Redo Cabinets promotion of 75% off. To learn more about Redo Cabinets and how they can assist you, visit redocabinets.com or call […]
Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 01/17/26: Jim Brown of The Sarah Leonard Team at Legacy Properties joins the show to talk about the pros and cons of cash now offers from investors and placing your home on the market. Brown also talks about what to look for in a listing agent. […]
David Hochberg kicks off this week's show with Frank Wasilewski, CEO of Access Elevators to talk about how to avoid the high-pressure sales in the industry. Then, Lewis Shapiro of Redo Cabinets joins the program to talk about 2026 kitchen trends and unveil a big promotion. Next, Jim Brown of The Sarah Leonard Team at Legacy Properties talks about if it’s […]
Garrett Greene and Brandon McArthur kick off the new year with an Astros roster update, a game of "Higher/Lower, More/Less", and an interview with the voice of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.
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 opportunities from lower mortgage rates and if President Trump’s credit card cap is a good or bad thing. He hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm […]
It may be a new year but don't think the listener's have forgotten #BEANJUICEGATE as it rears it's controversial head once again.The lads get asked to design mancaves for the stars (we're not sure poor old Brendan O'Connor will be best pleased with his outcome) and they're soon incorporating the legendary Jumbo Breakfast Roll.With Eoin away they get brave and get to see if he does indeed look like a character from Futurama.Send all of your questions and comments to stallit@goloudnow.com
Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview entrepreneur, success coach, author and keynote speaker, Saahil Mehta, Brady Sticker from ChurchCandy Marketing and mortgage expert Tom Wragg. Mountaineer and executive coach Saahil Mehta challenges the hustle-at-all-costs mindset and explains why money, fame, and nonstop ambition often lead to burnout, regret, and broken relationships. Through his powerful “Seven Summits” framework, Sahil shows entrepreneurs how to redefine success on their own terms, protect what truly matters, and make smarter decisions without sacrificing health, family, or sanity. Read more at: https://www.saahilmehta.com/ Brady Sticker is an entrepreneur, marketing expert, podcaster, and the founder of ChurchCandy Marketing, a marketing agency specializing in getting churches new church guests and helping Pastors grow their ministries. He's also the bestselling author of Launch Big: The Complete Digital Marketing Guide for Church Planters. Read more at: https://bradysticker.com/ and at https://churchcandy.com/ Mortgage expert, Tom Wragg from loanDepot is a passionate mortgage originator with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Tom specializes in Jumbo loans and non-QM lending for self-employed clients, and he takes pride in presenting a full suite of mortgage options, including Conforming, FHA, VA, Reverse Mortgages, and Renovation Lending. Read more at: https://www.loandepot.com/loan-officers/twragg Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, a startup, an inventor, an innovator, a small business or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, tune into Passage to Profit Show for compelling discussions, real-life examples, and expert advice on entrepreneurship, intellectual property, trademarks and more. Visit https://passagetoprofitshow.com/ for the latest updates and episodes. Chapters (00:00:00) - Podcast Review(00:00:48) - Passage to Profit(00:02:19) - What are the Common Mistakes First Time Entrepreneurs Make?(00:03:46) - STILL BUSY: The mistakes of entrepreneurs(00:05:05) - 3 Mistakes First-Time Entrepreneurs Should Avoid(00:07:44) - Sahil Mehta: Success(00:11:15) - 7 Summits to Success(00:13:06) - 7 Summits of Life(00:16:24) - 7 Summits of Important Things in Your Life(00:18:33) - 7 Summits(00:22:19) - Car Shield(00:23:29) - Better Health Insurance for You(00:24:29) - Clutter in Your Head(00:29:34) - In the Elevator With Rich People(00:30:23) - In the Elevator With Coaches: Accountability(00:32:58) - AI In Business(00:35:40) - ChatGPT and the Future of Legal Research(00:38:17) - Divorce and Credit Card Debt Relief(00:41:08) - Disney, OpenAI: Intellectual Property News(00:44:53) - Church Candy(00:47:37) - How to Get People to Attend Your Church(00:49:27) - How to start a new church with digital marketing(00:51:40) - How to Reach Out to People Through Social Media(00:53:16) - Marketing for Your Business(00:55:05) - How to Build a Facebook Ad With AI(00:57:21) - Church Plants: Behind the Scenes(00:59:02) - What Does a Mortgage Originator Do?(01:00:47) - Holding Yourself Accountable(01:02:45) - Mortgage market: Interest rates and availability of funds(01:04:51) - Homebuyers and Affordability(01:06:13) - Mortgage Underwriting: Building Trust With Prospects(01:08:45) - How to Help a Self-Employed Person Buy a Home(01:14:21) - Mortgage Depot(01:16:43) - Secrets of the Entrepreneurial Mind(01:17:58) - How to Get Stuck in Your Business(01:19:09) - Tom Rag(01:21:40) - Passage to Profit