Podcast appearances and mentions of Mark Giangreco

This week on It Was a Thing on TV we're going 20 minutes into the future!   First, before this week's episodes, we discuss the future of the podcast here on Place to be Nation POP and then discuss what's to come in the coming year.   Then, we start by talking about one of the biggest pop culture sensations in the 1980s who was an omnipresent personality for the computer generation named Max Headroom.  Not only was Max Headroom a talk show host, a soda pitchman, and visible on different mediums in the latter half of the 80s, but this phenomenon even got a scripted television show which ran over two seasons, a show about a post-apocalyptic dystopia reminiscent of 1984.   Finally, in 1987, the signals of both WGN and WTTV in Chicago were overtaken by two brief unknown signals, both showing an unknown figure wearing a Max Headroom mask.  To this day, there are more answers than questions about these incidents:  Who did this?  How did they do it?  Why did they do it?  To this day, these brief interruptions remain one of the biggest mysteries to occur on U.S. broadcast television.   WMAQ Max Headroom Prank on Mark Giangreco - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KePTSntPRtM   Follow us at all our socials via our Linktree page at linktr.ee/itwasathingontv    Timestamps 0:11 - Announcement 3:30 - Max Headroom (The TV Series) 1:06:00 - Max Headroom (The Piracy Incident)

In 1987, the signals of both WGN and WTTV in Chicago were overtaken by two brief unknown signals, both showing an unknown figure wearing a Max Headroom mask.  To this day, there are more answers than questions about these incidents:  Who did this?  How did they do it?  Why did they do it?  To this day, these brief interruptions remain one of the biggest mysteries to occur on U.S. broadcast television. WMAQ Max Headroom Prank on Mark Giangreco - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KePTSntPRtM  

Check it out as Chicago TV sports LEGEND Mark Giangreco called into Hoppe Hour with Ryan Hoppe.

Mark Giangreco returns to discuss his Bills as they get set to try and tame the Chiefs in Buffalo.

Feel like you're falling behind on sports? Don't worry Mark Giangreco joins the Steve Cohran Show to discuss why the pitch clock is a waste of time, the Chicago Bear's move to Arlington Heights, and if it's time for Jonathan Toews to retire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Waddle and Silvy are LIVE from Chicago's House of Blues to discuss the station's 25-year history. They're also joined by their old friend, Mark Giangreco!

Our favorite Bills fan Mark Giangreco joins to discuss what's going on in his life and why he's going to the Bills-Bears game this weekend! The injuries keep mounting up for the Bears after they put Jaylon Johnson and Kindle Vildor on IR. Do you like having the NFL on Christmas Eve instead of Christmas?

It's our 21st year!!It really is a perfect plan...think about it...You can ORDER TICKETS at RAUECENTER.ORG for our NYE 3pm show for anyone you love and they'll be home safe and early.Mike Toomey, John DaCosse, and Tim Benker join Steve Cochran for a lot of laughs...with special guests Mark Giangreco, Andrea Darlas, Nick Digilio and morePlus someone will win a Samsung 65" TV from ABT ELECTRONICSYou'll hear us here with a bonus call from Donald Trump on this brand new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICENOTES:All shows at the beautiful Raue Center in Crystal Lake are available at...Rauecenter.org or call the box office at 815.356.9212Listen to me on the radio weekday mornings from 5:30-9:00 on WLS AM 890, online, on your smart speaker, or on the TuneIn Radio App!Subscribe to Live From My Office on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Follow Steve on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.Win an ABT gift card by emailing me three of your friends emails who you think would like the show, and include your mailing address in the email. Check out the details here.Email the show with any questions, comments, or plugs for your favorite charity.

You like great guests?!? Mark Giangreco loves his new life but he took time away from it to tell me what he thinks of the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls and baseball... SPOILER ALERT... it's all bad.Then former CIA agent Bob Baer has an amazing book called The Fourth Man which tells the truth about the FBI. These are just a couple of highlights from the radio show that you can hear on the air on WLS AM 890 from 5:30-9am. Thanks for listening!SHOW NOTESListen to me on the radio weekday mornings from 5:30-9:00 on WLS AM 890, online, on your smart speaker, or on the TuneIn Radio App! Subscribe to Live From My Office on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Follow Steve on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.Win an ABT gift card by emailing me three of your friends emails who you think would like the show, and include your mailing address in the email. Check out the details here.Email the show with any questions, comments, or plugs for your favorite charity.

Are Chicago sports owners paying any attention to their teams? Mark Giangreco and the Steve Cochran Show talk about the White Sox's attitude this season and Roquan Smith's trade request from the Bears. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, host Jon Zaghloul breaks down more free-agent signings by Ryan Poles, and explains what his plan seems to be moving forward for the Bears. Jon also catches up with Mark Giangreco, former Sports Director and Lead Sports Anchor at ABC 7 Chicago, and host of “A Very […]

How do you compile the best of a year? Try almost impossible but we managed to cull ten vignettes from 36 compelling interviews. While we left out such wonderful segments from the likes of Greeny (Mike Greenberg), Bob Costas, Ron Coomer, Laura Okmin and Len Kasper just to mention a few, we stitched together ones from ten alluring episodes. For example: Mark Giangreco and Dan McNeil, two towering figures in Chicago media who were fired many believe, because of today's political correctness. And then there was Sarah Kustok and Eddie Olczyk who overcame adversity to remain atop their professions. Keith Olbermann and Dave Wannstedt relay hilarious stories, one about coming to Chicago and other who nearly did.We were very fortunate to have 36 worthwhile contributors be so accommodating and willing to share so much of their lives with us. We can't thank them enough for lifting “Tell me a story I don't know” to a standard we are most proud of.And we're ready to go with year 2 on January 18th, a two part episode with one of the most recognizable figures in Chicago's sports media landscape. Thank you TJ Rives, Will Hatczel, Tatiana Shinkan and Nick Tocci for all of your great support behind the scenes. We could not have achieved this without you.“Tell me a story I don't know” is proudly sponsored by Rahl Jewelers on Barrington road in Hoffman Estates where you come in as customer and leave as a friend. (Rahljewelers.com), And by Dynamic Manufacturing where there's nothing they can't do! (dynamicmanufacturinginc.com). “Tell me a story I don't know” is also sponsored by the Paulina Market, top purveyors of the finest meats and so much more. (Paulinamarket.com). And by the Vienna Beef Company, makers of the Chicago hotdog since 1893.(viennabeef.com).Hear full episodes and make sure to follow us and subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google and wherever you get your podcasts. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

How do you compile the best of a year? Try almost impossible but we managed to cull ten vignettes from 36 compelling interviews. While we left out such wonderful segments from the likes of Greeny (Mike Greenberg), Bob Costas, Ron Coomer, Laura Okmin and Len Kasper just to mention a few, we stitched together ones from ten alluring episodes. For example: Mark Giangreco and Dan McNeil, two towering figures in Chicago media who were fired many believe, because of today's political correctness. And then there was Sarah Kustok and Eddie Olczyk who overcame adversity to remain atop their professions. Keith Olbermann and Dave Wannstedt relay hilarious stories, one about coming to Chicago and other who nearly did.We were very fortunate to have 36 worthwhile contributors be so accommodating and willing to share so much of their lives with us. We can't thank them enough for lifting “Tell me a story I don't know” to a standard we are most proud of.And we're ready to go with year 2 on January 18th, a two part episode with one of the most recognizable figures in Chicago's sports media landscape. Thank you TJ Rives, Will Hatczel, Tatiana Shinkan and Nick Tocci for all of your great support behind the scenes. We could not have achieved this without you.“Tell me a story I don't know” is proudly sponsored by Rahl Jewelers on Barrington road in Hoffman Estates where you come in as customer and leave as a friend. (Rahljewelers.com), And by Dynamic Manufacturing where there's nothing they can't do! (dynamicmanufacturinginc.com). “Tell me a story I don't know” is also sponsored by the Paulina Market, top purveyors of the finest meats and so much more. (Paulinamarket.com). And by the Vienna Beef Company, makers of the Chicago hotdog since 1893.(viennabeef.com).Hear full episodes and make sure to follow us and subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google and wherever you get your podcasts. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mark joins the boys to discuss his award winning career. He shares stories about some of his legendary mentors like Chet Cappock as well as covering the Chicago Championship eras. Being a proud "Hockey Dad" Mark recalls the road trips and some "crazy hockey" parent stories. We even get a preview of what Mark might have planned for his future.

“There wasn't one person I interviewed during season one of ‘Tell me a story I don't know' who didn't deliver the goods.” Podcast creator George Ofman interviewed 14 guests during season one, all of whom presented myriad stories of their lives and careers.  After presenting part one of the best of including Bob Costas, Len Kasper, Eddie Olczyk, Kenny McReynolds and Dave Wannstedt, we present one more week of the best of with five more great segments. The featured story tellers this time are David Kaplan, Mike Greenberg, Chuck Swirsky, Michael Wilbon and Mark Giangreco.The second season of “Tell me a story I don't know” begins May 18th with 14 fresh episodes featuring 14 great story tellers. Please tell your friends, associates and others to join us by subscribing on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Google, the Tunein app or wherever you get your podcasts.“Tell me a story I don't know" is sponsored by The Vienna Beef company (@viennabeef.com) and by Th Paulina Market (@paulinamarket.com)If you wish to advertise on “Tell me a story I don't know” please contact me at Georgeofman@ameritech.net. “Tell me a story I don't know" is produced by TJ Rives (on twitter @BucsSidelineGuy)….mixed by Will Hatczel (@WHatczel) and our graphic designed is Tatiana Shinkan (@ttshink). All of the are invaluable to this podcast.Thanks and keep enjoying! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

“There wasn't one person I interviewed during season one of ‘Tell me a story I don't know' who didn't deliver the goods.” Podcast creator George Ofman interviewed 14 guests during season one, all of whom presented myriad stories of their lives and careers.  After presenting part one of the best of including Bob Costas, Len Kasper, Eddie Olczyk, Kenny McReynolds and Dave Wannstedt, we present one more week of the best of with five more great segments. The featured story tellers this time are David Kaplan, Mike Greenberg, Chuck Swirsky, Michael Wilbon and Mark Giangreco.The second season of “Tell me a story I don't know” begins May 18th with 14 fresh episodes featuring 14 great story tellers. Please tell your friends, associates and others to join us by subscribing on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Google, the Tunein app or wherever you get your podcasts.“Tell me a story I don't know" is sponsored by The Vienna Beef company (@viennabeef.com) and by Th Paulina Market (@paulinamarket.com)If you wish to advertise on “Tell me a story I don't know” please contact me at Georgeofman@ameritech.net. “Tell me a story I don't know" is produced by TJ Rives (on twitter @BucsSidelineGuy)….mixed by Will Hatczel (@WHatczel) and our graphic designed is Tatiana Shinkan (@ttshink). All of the are invaluable to this podcast.Thanks and keep enjoying! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For nearly 39 years, Mark Giangreco was the face of Chicago television sports. He was creative, irreverent, wickedly funny and controversial. It caught up with him in January when a remark he made about one of the news anchors resulted in his departure from WLS-TV after a 24 year run.  He spent the first 15 at the NBC affiliate having arrived from Louisville, a fresh face on the verge of turning 30. It didn't take long for his somewhat whacky and wise cracking style to catch on. He was a central figure in the local TV sports wars entangling several other notable sports anchors in what made for a riveting rivalry. Whether it was an ill fated though widely watched pairing with ex Chicago Bear Steve “Mongo” McMichael or celebrated battles with his competitors, Giangreco thrived. “Back then (the late 80s and 90s) you could get away with anything” admitted Giangreco. “It was renegade, Wild West TV.” He was also paired with reporter Janet Davies for WLS-TV's new year's eve celebrations and it was ratings smash for 22 years! She too, was dismissed from the station.Giangreco remains a contributor to WMVP's afternoon sports talk show and appears as if he's not quite ready to call it a career.Then again he could turn to hot rod cars, a long time passion but don't bet on it. There's plenty of gas left in this celebrated sportscaster's tank.Hear him on this edition of "Tell Me a Story I Don't Know" and make sure to subscribe/rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.!!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For nearly 39 years, Mark Giangreco was the face of Chicago television sports. He was creative, irreverent, wickedly funny and controversial. It caught up with him in January when a remark he made about one of the news anchors resulted in his departure from WLS-TV after a 24 year run.  He spent the first 15 at the NBC affiliate having arrived from Louisville, a fresh face on the verge of turning 30. It didn't take long for his somewhat whacky and wise cracking style to catch on. He was a central figure in the local TV sports wars entangling several other notable sports anchors in what made for a riveting rivalry. Whether it was an ill fated though widely watched pairing with ex Chicago Bear Steve “Mongo” McMichael or celebrated battles with his competitors, Giangreco thrived. “Back then (the late 80s and 90s) you could get away with anything” admitted Giangreco. “It was renegade, Wild West TV.” He was also paired with reporter Janet Davies for WLS-TV's new year's eve celebrations and it was ratings smash for 22 years! She too, was dismissed from the station.Giangreco remains a contributor to WMVP's afternoon sports talk show and appears as if he's not quite ready to call it a career.Then again he could turn to hot rod cars, a long time passion but don't bet on it. There's plenty of gas left in this celebrated sportscaster's tank.Hear him on this edition of "Tell Me a Story I Don't Know" and make sure to subscribe/rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.!!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The guys talk Theo Epstein and Cubs with Jesse Roger. Mark Giangreco joins the show to talk Bears.

The Bears Akiem Hicks joins the guys to celebrate the Victory Tuesday, and Mark Giangreco gives his thoughts on Mitchell Trubisky.

Jeff Dickerson join the guys from FedEx Field to preview the Bears and Redskins, and Mark Giangreco joins in for some fun.

The guys talk Bears and Trubisky with Michael Wilbon and Mark Giangreco.

Bears kicker Eddy Pineiro joins the guys to discuss his game winning kick, and Mark Giangreco jumps in for some fun.

The guys are joined by Bears Pro Bowler Akiem Hicks to discuss yesterday's win. Than Giangreco joins for shenanigans.

The guys discuss Joe Maddon's job security and how much of the struggles are on him. Also Mark Giangreco joins them.

The guys get a look at the Broncos with Mark Schlereth, and they play "Older or Younger" with Mark Giangreco.

The guys review week 1 in the NFL with Mike Greenberg and Mark Giangreco

The guys talk with Bears DT Akiem Hicks. Mark Giangreco joins the guys in studio along with Michael Wilbon.

Jeff Dickerson and Mark Giangreco get set for the Bears and Packers to kickoff the NFL's centennial season.

The guys talk Cubs with Jesse and then Mark Giangreco joins them in studio.

The guys talk: Cubs with Jesse Rogers, Bears with Jeff Dickerson and nonsense with Mark Giangreco.

Michael Wilbon joins the guys to give his take on the Bears and Andrew Luck, and they talk cubs with Mark Giangreco.

The guys discuss Andrew Luck;s retirement and are joined by Mark Giangreco.

The guys talk about a Cubs loss with Rick Sutcliffe and then banter about with Mark Giangreco.

Michael Wilbon and Mark Giangreco join the guys in-studio to talk all things Bears and Cubs.

The guys debate whether or not the Bears have found their kicker, and Mark Giangreco jumps in for some fun.

The guys talk with Rick Sutcliffe and Mark Giangreco

Jesse has the latest on the Cubs, and Mark Giangreco suggests some Trubisky hive nicknames.

Mark Giangreco joins the guys to banter about everything in the sports world and his run in on the Lake Shore.

Rick Sutcliffe talks Cubs and Reds, and Waddle and Amin kick off the weekend with Mark Giangreco.

Fred Waddle and Giangreco talk Bears preseason kicking off, Cubs on the road and more!

Michael Wllbon gives his thoughts on the Bears and the Cubs, and Mark Giangreco talks preseason football.

Rick Sutcliffe recaps a Cubs win, and Waddle kicks off the weekend with Mark Giangreco.

Waddle and Boyle get Jesse's reaction to the additions the Cubs made at the deadline, and Mark Giangreco gives his take as well.

The guys hear from Bears head coach Matt Nagy who jumped on earlier in the day, and Mark Giangreco gives his thoughts on the Bears and Cubs.

Jeff Dickerson joins the guys from Bears training camp as the team reports, and Mark Giangreco jumps on for some fun as well.

Mark Giangreco and Waddle's World.

Jesse Rogers has a Cubs report from San Francisco, and Mark Giangreco joins the guys for some fun.

The guys break down a Cubs win over the Padres, and they kick-off the weekend with Mark Giangreco.