Podcasts about Mike Royko

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include WGN TV’s first Cubs broadcast, Harry Caray’s celebrity substitute, the passing of Mike Royko, and more.

Elon Musk is running the country now, so we've got THAT going for us.  Driftglass suggests, only a little tongue in cheek, that farmers (who voted for Trump in the 75-80% range) should bear the brunt of whatever the Musk/Trump administration will do.  Blue Gal can't wait for the Matt Gaetz Ethics Committee Report, and DG reads a time travel story from Mike Royko.  More at proleftpod.com. YouTube and Avatar artwork by Fran/Bluegal Blue Gal's knitting podcast!  https://www.youtube.com/@flangumOur podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodDo you want to send us a holiday card and/or contribution by mail?  We love getting mail!The Professional Left PodcastPO Box 9133 Springfield, IL 62791Best of the Left: Progressive Politics, News, Culture.Expertly-curated by humans, not algorithms or AI, since 2006. 1000s of 5⭐️ reviews!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Mike Royko was an outspoken Chicago journalist, who in the 1960s through 1990s railed against the political machine and championed the cause of the underdog with the same zeal he displayed toward his beloved Chicago Cubbies.Mitchell Bisschop's roughly two-hour performance as Royko serves as a reminiscence for those of a certain age, and as an entertaining summary of our recent history for those of a younger generation who might not have first-hand familiarity with events related to the quickly fading recent past.

Actor Mitchell Bisschop joins Rick Kogan to talk about the reopening of his one-man show, “Royko: The Toughest Man In Chicago.” For more information, visit chicagomitch.com/royko

In this Fast Five Short we discuss in our Lightning round how Walmart's recent hiring of a full-time meteorologist sparks a nostalgic conversation about childhood dreams and career aspirations. As the hosts explore their early ambitions, one reveals a love for meteorology rooted in a childhood fear of storms combined with a passion for retail. This lighthearted exchange transitions into a spirited debate about the best fried chicken restaurants, with Popeyes emerging as the clear favorite for one host, much to the surprise of the other who has never tried it. The discussion also touches on the upcoming Black Friday shopping season, highlighting Target's exclusive Taylor Swift merchandise and the discerning habits of shoppers. Finally, the hosts delve into the growing trend of meat snacks, contemplating their personal preferences and experiences with jerky and meat sticks, revealing a humorous take on the textures and flavors that appeal to them. Takeaways: Walmart's recent hiring of a full-time meteorologist highlights the intersection of retail and meteorology. Anne's childhood aspiration to be a meteorologist stemmed from a love for storms and retail. Chris reminisced about wanting to be a columnist like Mike Royko during their youth. Both speakers discuss their preferences for fried chicken, with Popeyes being the clear favorite. The conversation shifted to Black Friday deals, specifically Target's exclusive Taylor Swift merchandise. They also debated the appeal of meat sticks as a snack, revealing differing opinions on texture. Companies mentioned in this episode: Walmart KFC Popeyes Chick-fil-A Raising Cane's McDonald's Target Taylor Swift Thanks to the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital for making this episode possible For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/T_30gGTzlZ4

Forrest Claypool has one of the most impressive and varied resumes in politics...early campaign and operative work with David Axelrod and Rahm Emanuel, two-time Chief of Staff to the mayor of Chicago, opposing Barack Obama in mock debates in his 2004 Senate race, running the Chicago Park District, Chicago Transit Authority, and Chicago Board of Education, elected to the Cook County Board, intense races against the Chicago machine, and now author of the new book - The Daley Show - about the 20+ year tenure of Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley. In this conversation, Forrest talks his path from small town Southern, IL to breaking into politics to his time running major city departments to being an integral part of the Chicago machine before running against the machine a few years later and deep into the last 40+ years of Chicago politics through the impact of the mayoralty of Richard M. Daley. IN THIS EPISODE...Forrest's roots in Southern Illinois and the state politics of his youth in the 60s and 70s...Forrest connects with David Axelrod at the start of the Axelrod rise as a national media consultant...The x-factor that made Axelrod such an effective political consultant...One of Forrest's favorite races he worked on as a political consultant...Forrest plays the role of Alan Keyes in Barack Obama's 2004 debate prep...Forrest's initial impressions of the 1990s Barack Obama who started making the rounds in Chicago politics...Forrest remembers the Rahm Emanuel he first worked with in the mid-1980s...Of the numerous positions he held around Chicago and Cook County politics, which did Forrest find most exciting...Why Forrest turned down an almost sure-thing, safe seat in Congress...What he learned when he ran for Cook County office himself...The Forrest Claypool 101 on effectively running organizations...His evolution as a foot soldier of the Daley machine to a prominent machine critic and opponent...What made Forrest write his new book, The Daley Show, about the 20+ year mayoralty of Richard M. Daley...How the original Mayor Daley, Richard J. Daley, dominated Chicago politics for decades...The story of Richard M. Daley in the political wilderness after the death of his father, and how he rose to the mayor's office via an "outside game"...Details on how the Chicago mob controlled an entire city ward into the 1980s and 90s...The importance of "abandoned cars" in running a city...The most important accomplishment of the Mayor Richard M. Daley era...The biggest "missed opportunity" from Daley's time as Mayor...The "most brilliant ploy" Forrest saw from Mayor Daley during the 1990s wars over Chicago-area airports...The story from Forrest's first race in Cook County, with his opponent trying to convince voters that Forrest (who is white) was a Black candidate...How far one has to go back in Chicago politics to find election-counting interference...Forrest's take on why Chicago is no longer "a city that works"...Forrest's favorite story of the influential Chicago columnist, Mike Royko...Forrest's must-see recommendations around Chicago for political junkies...AND AKPD, Yasser Arafat, Thomas Barnes, Evan Bayh, Michael Bilandic, Rod Blagojevich, Jane Byrne, Jimmy Carter, council wars, Fred Cowan, Andrew Cuomo, John D'Arco, Richard Dennis, economic invalids, eye-glazing agencies, Paul Findley, Newt Gingrich, The Grateful Dead, iron-handed bravado, Brandon Johnson, Martin Kennelly, Martin Luther King, Lori Lightfoot, Machiavellian power plays, Ron Madison, Millennium Park, The Rolling Stones, John Stroger, Ed Vrdolyak, & more!

This is not an episode about the history of Mike Royko. Instead, Alyssa is joined by writer and actor Mitchell Bisschop to discuss his one-man show Royko: The Toughest Man in Chicago and the journalist's contribution to the city.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Special Episode we take a view of Chicago History -- Cicada style. For in the world of entomology, 2024 was a big year.  As two cicada broods The Great Southern Brood, which emerge every 13-years and is the largest of all periodical cicada broods and The Northern Illinois Brood which emerges every 17-years, coincided in 2024.  In places like Springfield, Illinois one could witness both broods in a cacophony of ear-shattering buzzing.   The last time these broods coincided was in 1803, the same year Fort Dearborn was built near the lakefront at a bend in the Chicago River -- what is now the intersection of Wacker Drive and Michigan Avenue.  For those paying attention walking through this intersection will see rectangular brass inserts marking the boundaries of Fort Dearborn. It turns out the arrival of the 17-year cicadas offers an interesting metronome for the study of Chicago history.  These emergences have come at momentous times throughout the city's history, and coincide with at least two events memorialized as stars on the Chicago flag. Join the Windy City Historians as we buzz through 221 years of history to see how cicadas left their mark on Chicago's history.  Links to Research and Historic Sources: The New York Times had a fabulous article called “Maps of Two Cicada Broods, Revealed after 221 years,” by Jonathan Forum Biography of United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Botanist Harry A. Allard (1880-1962) “Where billions of cicadas will emerge this spring (and over the next decade), in one map” by Brian Resnick, Vox website, May 3, 2024 Biography of William B. Ogden, Wikipedia website The Peshtigo Fire, Wisconsin Historical Society website, historical essay Goose Island: From the Encyclopedia of Chicago website Benjamin Harrison, The biography for President Harrison and past presidents is courtesy of the White House Historical Association History of the Chicago Defender, Chicago Defender website Biography of Marian Anderson in Wikipedia website YouTube video on , John F. Kennedy nominates Adlai Stevenson in 1955 Album details of Louis Armstrong Chicago Concert - 1956 on Discogs website Biography of Mike Royko on Wikipedia website Exhibit Looks at Legendary Chicago Journalist Mike Royko and a Changing Media Industry, by Marc Vitali | August 23, 2024 4:07 pm on WTTW website The Sears Tower on Wikipedia website "Cicada Map of Chicago's Suburbs" By NBC 5 Staff • Published May 23, 2024 • Updated on May 23, 2024 at 12:43 pm

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: One-Man Show About Iconic Chicago Journalist Mike Royko Coming To Chopin Theater: Opening Thursday at the Chopin Theatre, “Royko: The Toughest Man in Chicago” brings the story of the legendary local […]

Writer and actor Mitchell Bisschop discusses his new one-man show Royko: The Toughest Man in Chicago, now running at the Chopin Theater until the end of September (2024). Bisschop shares his inspirations for the show, including talking to Royko's surviving friends and relatives; how he based his script on Royko's 34-year career and over 7500 columns; how Royko – like a Shakespearean fool – told truth to power and ended up winning a Pulitzer Prize; how he got to know Royko's "leg creatures;" and how Mike Royko asked the questions nobody else was asking. (LENGTH 18:20) The post Royko: Chicago's Shakespeare appeared first on Reduced Shakespeare Company.

Send us a textThis episode's guest is Mitchell Bisschop, who wrote and stars in the play "Royko: The Toughest Man in Chicago," which runs Sept. 5-29, 2024, at the Chopin Theatre. Mitchell and I discuss celebrated newspaper columnist Mike Royko, Chicago newspapers, growing up in Barrington, IL as a theatre nerd, and how this one-man play came together. Don't worry if you don't know much about Mike Royko - I include a (somewhat) brief bio before the interview.Tickets to Royko: The Toughest Man in Chicago - https://www.chopintheatre.com/event.php?id=2935Roseland, Chicago: 1972 (Cate Plys) - Mike Royko 50+/- Years Ago TodayShow your love of this podcast for the cost of a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryLeave me a voice message - just click on the microphone in the lower right corner here: https://www.chicagohistorypod.comUp your cocktail or Sodastream game with Portland craft syrups!https://portlandsyrups.com/collections/all?sca_ref=1270971.MO4APpJH1kAffiliate Links (anything you buy through these links - not just this stuff - helps benefit the show at no additional cost to you):BOOKS:One More Time: The Best of Mike Roykohttps://amzn.to/4e2FJmLBest of Royko: The Tribune Yearshttps://amzn.to/4g6vShSEarly Royko: Up Against it in Chicago by Mike Royko with Rick Koganhttps://amzn.to/3MrUhASRoyko in Love: Mike's Letters to Carol by Mike Roykohttps://amzn.to/3T88nuQSupport the Show.

Are the Cubs back because of a Taylor Swift candle or the Sully Bounce? The legendary newspaperman joins Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic to discuss Mike Royko's influence on his career, what it's really like to cover the Wrigleyville circus and how the beat has changed over the years. Sully also implores the Cubs to let Craig Counsell out of his “cage” and endorses A.J. Pierzynski as the next White Sox manager.Please leave this podcast page a rating and review so that more people discover North Side Territory.

In this episode, we discuss the life and work of journalist Mike Royko, a Chicago writing icon. Quoting from the Newberry Library’s current exhibit Chicago Style: Mike Royko and Windy City Journalism, “Best known for his daily column, he wrote for the Chicago Daily News from 1959 until the paper's closure in 1978; he joined [...]

In this episode, we discuss the life and work of journalist Mike Royko, a Chicago writing icon. Quoting from the Newberry Library’s current exhibit Chicago Style: Mike Royko and Windy City Journalism, “Best known for his daily column, he wrote for the Chicago Daily News from 1959 until the paper's closure in 1978; he joined [...]

Writer and actor Mitchell Bisschop joins Rick Kogan to talk about the world premiere of his one-man show that explores the life of Chicago newspaper veteran Mike Royko. Bisschop’s show “Royko: The Toughest Man In Chicago” previews on September 5 at the Chopin Theater with a limited run through September 29. For tickets and more […]

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek has the latest on the public art project known as the Wasbash Lights that's set to make its debut after10 years of planning. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to review a musical adaptation of Lewis Carrol's classic Alice in Wonderland. Later in the show, Gary takes you to the Newberry Library to check out a new exhibit on influential Chicago columnist Mike Royko. And I'll talk to a local filmmaker about his latest documentary that follows a candidate's Congressional campaigns.

We're out and about in the city with Super Great, Nora! In this EP, we talk about Nora's world travels, the two Debbie Downers, jungle-y animals and in-flight tips. We also find out who has "Sunshine Guilt," vote beach YAY or NAY and share what's buggin' us. Plus, we chat with Hannah from Ten Cat, discover Nora's infatuation with Chicago newspaper columnist Mike Royko and do our Picks of Pod. Thanks to Himmel's and Vornado

Judy Royko joins Rick Kogan to talk about the new Newberry Library exhibition, “Chicago Style: Mike Royko and Windy City Journalism.” For more information visit newberry.org. Later on, Dr. Michael Streiche joins Rick and Judy to talk about his teenage brush with Mike Royko.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include a rumble between Mike Royko and Frank Sinatra, the invention of the vending machine, the “perfect murder,” the Blackhawks setting an NHL Stanley Cup Playoff record with 11 consecutive wins, and more.

Julie Larson discusses growing up in Geneva Illinois; Mike Royko; her dad being her greatest comedy influence; growing up in a crowded house; southern sitcoms on the 1960's; Rose Marie; moving to Chicago in 1980; taking classes at Second City; moving to L.A. in 1984; becoming a Comedy Store Player; meeting Colin Mochrie & Ryan Stiles; performing with them at night while working for a law firm in the day; being asked to do improv in an Irish festival; meeting the co-creator of Dharma & Greg there and getting a job offer; what saved her job; prefers joke & story shows; writing credit is given by Chuck Lorre based on his feel of contribution; leaving to go to The Drew Carey Show; doing improv with him; sketch episodes; stunt episodes; in charge when viewers had a chance to be guest stars; her father's last wish; her pilot, Washington Street; how everyone is worthy and can be funny; Barney Miller; Norman Lear; her backyard stage; Keb' Mo; Beverly Hillbillies; Don Knotts; Paul Dooley in Breaking Away; being a woman writer; Last Man Standing; being a strike captain; helping younger writers; making videos for Biden; my stand up; Bob Smith; advice for new writers

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Mike Royko’s debut at Chicago Tribune, ‘Home Alone’ begins filming, Dove Candies opens its doors, and more. Sponsored by UChicago Medicine

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Mike Royko’s first printed column, the White Sox go to the World Series, the birth of Bill Murray, and more.

• Em Nguyen has the details of Biden's historic Emmett Till proclamation. • David Roeder from the Sun-times explains why landlords in the city are in hot water. • Bret Gogoel, WLS Defacto Sports Director, discusses the potential changes (or lack of changes) on the Cubs and Sox as the season of trading begins. • Plus, Rick Kogan from the Tribune takes us back to the days of Mike Royko and beer tasting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

• Em Nguyen has the details of Biden's historic Emmett Till proclamation. • David Roeder from the Sun-times explains why landlords in the city are in hot water. • Bret Gogoel, WLS Defacto Sports Director, discusses the potential changes (or lack of changes) on the Cubs and Sox as the season of trading begins. • Plus, Rick Kogan from the Tribune takes us back to the days of Mike Royko and beer tasting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI's Pat Forde react to the news of Northwestern University firing longtime coach Pat Fitzgerald amid team hazing allegations.After a tumultuous week, the axe finally fell on Northwestern head football coach Pat Fitzgerald. A two-week suspension has now turned into a full dismissal after the bungling of the initial report surrounding football team hazing allegations. Many in the football world are shocked, but the guys stick with their sentiment that schools should release their full investigative reports upon completion to prevent a scenario like this from happening in the first place.Former West Virginia head basketball coach Bob Huggins is still adamant about not resigning from his position. The former coach and school have exchanged letters furthering the ‘Costanza' narrative that Huggins is putting forward. The guys are getting tired of his act and are now seeing these actions as greedy and embarrassing.The University of Georgia has pushed back against an Atlanta Journal Constitution article that noted Georgia's stance on sexual assault/harassment. Kirby Smart and other officials from the athletic department defended their school and policy, calling for a recall of the article. The crew believes that this tactic was used to deflect from the surge of speeding and reckless driving charges that Georgia football players are getting caught up in.New & baffling details have emerged from the college baseball betting scandal surrounding an Alabama/LSU game this past April. Security footage and a borderline spoken admission to a teller have revealed a new level of incompetence while trying to pull off a scam of this proportion.Lastly, one of America's great newspaper writers is being celebrated this year. Mike Royko's blind beer test is getting a 50th anniversary at The Billy Goat in Chicago to commemorate the writer & to see how far American beer has come.1:00 Pat Fitzgerald fired by Northwestern25:12 The pod has finalized their Nashville meetup plans28:55 Bob Huggins stands by the idea that he didn't resign39:47 Georgia pushed back against AJC article49:52 Rand Paul is upset with antitrust laws52:02 Details on the Alabama - LSU baseball betting scandal1:01:36 Mike Royko's beer test comes backFollow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellengerCheck out all the episodes of the College Football Enquirer and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For half a century, this kid from D.C. has been chasing alders, mayors, and senators.  Mike Flannery, has even questioned every president since Richard Nixon.  Flannery has been on the Chicago political beat since 1973, and now he's turning the page.  In this episode of the Crisis Cast, you'll hear how Mike landed his first gig at the Chicago Sun-Times -- just two weeks after graduating from Georgetown.  During part one of this chat with Lissa Druss and Thom Serafin, Flannery shares a patented Mike Royko story. Plus, you'll learn why he once found himself hiding behind the pulpit of a South Side church with future President Jimmy Carter.

Don DeBat joins Rick Kogan to talk about his Inside Publications/North Loop News stories about the resurrection of the Mike Royko Memorial Softball Classic June 24 and 25 in Centennial Park.

Don DeBat, author, accomplished journalist and softball veteran, joins Rick Kogan to give an update on the effort to preserve the yearly softball season and name Grant Park softball fields in honor of Mike Royko. 

Author and accomplished journalist Don DeBat joins Rick Kogan to talk about his efforts to save softball at Grant Park, have a field named in Mike Royko’s honor, and his upcoming book, Chicago’s Game.

First broadcast on March 15, 1971. Chicago newspaper columnist Mike Royko discusses his book "Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago" and its subject, former Chicago mayor Richard J. Daley.

Steve Lopez is a Los Angeles Times columnist, four-time Pulitzer Prize finalist and best-selling author. He has been a columnist for Time magazine, the Philadelphia Inquirer, San Jose Mercury News and Oakland Tribune, after beginning his career in 1975 as a sportswriter. He is the winner of more than a dozen national journalism awards, including the H.L. Mencken, Ernie Pyle and Mike Royko awards. Lopez has written three novels and a best-selling non-fiction book, The Soloist, a New York Times bestseller and winner of the PEN USA Award for Literary non-fiction. The book was the subject of a Dreamworks movie by the same name. His latest book, Independence Day: What I Learned About Retirement, from Some Who've Done It And Some Who Never Will, will be released in November 2022. Steve.Lopez@LATimes.com@LATSteveLopez Facebook.Steve.Lopez.Independence https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-lopez-3929962/

Candidate for Alderman of the 1st Ward and Partner at L&G Law Group, Sam Royko, joined WGN’s Rick Kogan to discuss his campaign announcement. He highlighted why he was inspired to delve into politics, his father, former Tribune columnist Mike Royko, and the demands that need to be met as an alderman.

Stu Levitan welcomes Madison native Doug Moe for a conversation about his new biography of the UW's first director of women's athletics, Kit Saunders-Nordeen. On June 23rd 1972, President Richard Nixon did two things with historical significance. In a meeting with chief of staff H. R. Haldeman, he told Haldeman to call FBI director Pat Gray and tell him to stay the hell away from Watergate because it was a CIA matter, which of course it was not. This was the so-called ‘smoking gun' tape which quickly led to Nixon's resignation when it was released a little over two years later.And, with a more appropriate nod to his re-election campaign, Nixon also signed the Education Amendment Act of 1972 with its 37 words and four commas now known as Title IX – “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”The impact of Title IX on women's athletics at the University of Wisconsin – and the critical role that Katherine Kit Saunders played in defining that impact -- is the business that occupies Doug Moe in his latest biography, “The Right Thing To Do – Kit Saunders-Nordeen and the rise of Women's Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Wisconsin and Beyond.”It is a book the native Madisonian and 1979 graduate of the UW is well-equipped to write. Doug Moe is, after all, one of Madison's most prolific and honored journalists and authors. He's written 12 books, including Tommy Thompson's autobiography, biographies of legendary Chicago newspaperman Mike Royko, Madison builder Marshall Erdmann and Madison jewelers and philanthropists Irwin and Robert Goodman, a history of the fabled but now defunct UW boxing program and more. In his 18 years as a daily columnist with the Capital Times and Wisconsin State Journal, he wrote more than 4,000 columns, which is about 3 million words, and continues to write a monthly column for Madison Magazine and a weekly blog for its website. He is so active, in fact, that his website isn't doug moe dot com, it's doug moe dot org. Speaking personally, in my work as a historian of Madison, I know I have benefitted greatly from several of his books, and am very much looking forward to one he's working on now – the autobiography of State Senator Fred Risser. It is a great pleasure to welcome to MBB the great biographer of modern Madison, my friend Doug Moe.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joined Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include remembering Muddy Waters, the completion of Lower Wacker, the creation of Tony the Tiger, and more.

The great Tribune columnist and WGN Radio host Rick Kogan joins John Williams to talk about the legacy of journalist Mike Royko, who passed away on this date in 1997.

The great Tribune columnist and WGN Radio host Rick Kogan joins John Williams to talk about the legacy of journalist Mike Royko, who passed away on this date in 1997.

The city of Santa Rosa is saying farewell to its bard. Santa Rosa Press Democrat columnist Gaye Lebaron has retired after a 65-year career at the paper and an estimated 8,500 columns. “Few newspaper columnists have ever been so closely associated with one city for so long,” writes the Press Democrat's editorial board, “Herb Caen and San Francisco, Mike Royko and Chicago, Gaye LeBaron and Santa Rosa.” In addition to writing a daily newspaper column for more than 40 years Lebaron has also written several books about Santa Rosa and Sonoma County history. She joins us to talk about the county's past and present and what it means to spend more than six decades writing about the place she lives and loves.

The path to riches is not often associated with journalism, but in the case of George Ade, writing for Chicago newspapers was his road to wealth and fame. Ade, (1866-1944) who was born and raised in Kentland, Indiana, attended Purdue University and then came to Chicago to work as a reporter in the heydays of newspapers. Today George Ade is rarely remembered, with his books out of print, and decades since his musical comedies were performed. But from the 1890s to the early 20th century, he was compared to Mark Twain, a friend of his, and had not just one, but two hit plays on Broadway at the same time. Ade earned so much money from his successful books, plays and syndicated newspaper columns, he built an English Tutor on a 400-acre estate in Indiana, named Hazelden. There Ade threw big parties and was visited there by U.S. Presidents such as Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and Calvin Coolidge. In fact, Taft began his Presidential campaign of 1908 from Hazelden. Ade's name lives on through his philanthropy, like the donation of 65 acres, with fellow alum David E. Ross, to Purdue University, for a football stadium in 1924, which is now known as Ross-Ade Stadium. What was true then about Ade's writing is also true now, and that is Ade's stories are hilarious. His final book “The Old Time Saloon” (1931) is laugh-out-loud funny and a recent edition from the University of Chicago Press is annotated by Bill Savage. Bill Savage, Ph.D. is a professor of English at Northwestern University and our guide through not only the work “The Old-Time Saloon: Not Wet - Not Dry, Just History” and this podcast. Dr. Savage paints a picture of the Chicago Ade knew from the high-class Saloons downtown to the more seedy establishments frequented by his friend, Finely Peter Dunne, whose literary bartender, Martin T. Dooley, delighted a nation with his quips. Writers like Ade and Dunne started out as journalists, and along the way captured the rhythms of speech and the vernacular of the working man, and in doing so gave birth to a new type of literature. A style practiced later by authors such as James Farrell, Nelson Algren, Mike Royko and Stuart Dybek. We hope you will enjoy this dive into Chicago's literary and drinking past. Links to Research and Historic Sources: The book, The Old-Time Saloon by George Ade Chicago writer and author George Ade (1866-1944)Ross-Ade Stadium at Purdue UniversityNorthwestern Professor of English Bill Savage, Ph.D.Hazelden (George Ade House) in Brook, IndianaChicago writer and author Peter Finley Dunne (1867-1937)Mr.Dooley on the Immigration Problem (1898) adapted from the writings of Finley Peter Dunne, performed by Alexander Kulcsar.“Who's Your Chinaman?”: The Origins Of An Offensive Piece Of Chicago Political Slang By Monica EngEra of "Hinky Dink" Kenna and "Bathhouse John” Coughlin from the Encyclopedia of Chicago"Mickey Finn: The Chicago Bartender Who Infamously Drugged And Robbed Patrons With Laced Drinks," By Natasha Ishak Published September 24, 2019The Everleigh Club from WikipediaChicago Daley News Building (Riverside Plaza) from WikipediaDouglas Copeland's novel “Generation X: Tales for an Accelerated Culture”Straw Hat Ettiquette from the Vintage Dancer websiteLiz Garibay's website: History on Tap"The Dry Season" by Steve Rhodes, published June 22, 2007 in Chicago MagazineThe book, The World Is Always Coming to an End: Pulling Together and Apart in a Chicago Neighborhood (Chicago Visions and Revisions) by Carlo Rotella (2019)Jimmy's Woodlawn Tap from the Chicago Bar Project websiteAmerican novelist and journalist, Theodore Dreiser (1871-1945) in WikipediaWriter, poet, and author, Carl Sandburg (1878-1967)The book Native Son by Richard Wright (1908-1960)Studs Lonigan: A Trilogy by James T. Farrell (1904-1979)American novelist and short story writer Sherwood Anderson (1876-1941) in WikipediaAmerican writer Nelson Algren (1909-1981) in WikipediaChicago: City on the ...

It's time once again to spin the big wheel and see what crap we have to remember and this time the wheel commands Andy and Mike D. to remember Jim Lefebvre's exciting 1992 squad. It was Greg Maddux's last year in his first stint with the team, Ryne Sandberg's last really good season, and some guy named Sammy Sosa showed up from the White Sox. Relive the glory days of Hector Villanueva, Gary Scott and the day Jim Bullinger made history in a good way! The Cubs had a huge win against Pissburgh in July and then Mike Royko (rightly) took a big dump all over it in the Tribune the next day. We look back through Larry Himes' first draft (spoiler alert: it was bad) and huge trades of George Bell, Danny Jackson and Ced Landrum. You never know what crap we'll unearth. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/desipio/message

First broadcast on January 16, 1967. Discussing Studs' book "Division Street: America" published by Pantheon officially available January 16, 1967 and being interviewed by Herman Kogan and author-journalist Mike Royko.

WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan is joined by Sam Royko, long time friend and son of Chicago writer Mike Royko, and legal partner, Ken Sullivan. Ken and Sam tell us about their new Chicago-based law firm, Sullivan Royko Legal Solutions and what makes their solution-driven firm unique. You can learn more about their firm and contact […]

This Mind-Espresso is about reducing bias and fostering better decision-making featuring the work of Nobel prize winning behavioral economist Daniel Kahneman from his book Thinking, Fast and Slow. Kahneman argues that humans are not logical decision-makers and that we are overly-influenced by emotion and biases and that our lives are run by assumptive, automatic thinking which causes us to constantly make poor decisions. It’s a talk I’ve probably given over 100 times in different forms. It also details a useful thinking framework designed by long-passed Chicago Sun-Times Mike Royko. (I believe I'm the first person ever to link Daniel Kahneman to Mike Royko. :). Hope you find this useful. I primarily work with corporate executives, but I also have a passion for personal leadership. I’ve started these Personal Leadership MindEspressos from people I’ve interviewed. Here is our podcast: https://lnkd.in/dxtN8PR

When he was mayor of Chicago, Richard J. Daley was known as staunch supporter of law and order to put down civil unrest. But when he was 17 years old, many people his neighborhood participated in a brutal attack on Chicago's Black Belt, and nobody knows for sure if Daley took part. Today we'll take a closer look at a question that Chicagoans have asked for decades: did Mayor Daley take part in a race riot? Sources: Boss by Mike Royko: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/316191/boss-by-mike-royko/ American Pharaoh by Adam Cohen and Elizabeth Taylor: https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-316-83403-2 The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel WIlkerson: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/190696/the-warmth-of-other-suns-by-isabel-wilkerson/ The Negro in Chicago: a Study of Race Relations and a Race Riot: https://archive.org/stream/negroinchicagost00chic#page/2/mode/2up Belt Magazine: Commemorating Chicago's Red Summer of 1919: https://beltmag.com/1919-race-riots-chicago-photos/

A residential market forecast, a look inside the spot where legendary newspaper columnist Mike Royko did his "condo man" phase and a big real estate name just got a bit shorter: Crain's Dennis Rodkin makes his weekly visit to the podcast to talk about this week's housing market news with host Amy Guth. Plus: United's CEO is stepping down, Exelon names a Baltimore exec to succeed Anne Pramaggiore and aldermen approve tougher lobbying laws. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let's continue the conversation.

Sam Royko is the son of legendary Chicago writer Mike Royko and Jeffrey Orr is the son of Chicago former Alderman and Cook County Clerk David Orr. The two of them have put together a podcast and you can hear all about it by downloading this Benny J bonus interview.

Robert Dean (author of The Red Seven) (aka “Bobby Skulls”) has been a fan of The Misfits since he was a kid. Recently he was lucky enough to catch their reunion show in Chicago, so I forced him on the podcast to tell us all about it. We also try to figure out what the hell “We Are 138” means. Buy The Red Seven. Read Dean’s article about his trip over at Farce the Music. Support us on Patreon. Check out our merch. Books mentioned: One More Time: The Best of Mike Royko, The Cocktail Waitress by James M. Cain, Why the Ramones Matter by Donna Gaines, Temporal by Troy James Weaver, and The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt.

After another long break, the Book Hubbubing duo is back! We start off talking about Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago by Mike Royko, which is is especially timely here in Chicago with Rahm Emmanuel not seeking reelection as mayor. We then moved on to Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief by ... The post Boss and Going Clear: Episode 5 appeared first on Book Hubbub.

Legendary Chicago newspaperman, radio host, and author Rick Kogan joins us in the Booth to share some great stories and lively conversation. He's a big fan of our show and has listened to a number of past episodes that he's told us are terrific. High praise from a master interviewer who was a close friend of Studs Terkel and is carrying on in his brilliant tradition. Rick says he may be our only guest so far who has gotten drunk in the original Booth One at the Pump Room back when real movie stars sat there. Check out the list here. Rick talks about growing up in a remarkable family - his father, legendary author and journalist Herman Kogan; his mother, reporter and publicist Marilew; and his brother, major league rock band tour manager Mark. He tells us an amazing story about Mark, Elvis and Sinatra. Their parents met at Riccardo's, a restaurant behind the Wrigley Building, and he is named Rick (not Richard) after the owner. A legendary hang out for newspaper people, artists, and musicians, our producer spent some time there back in the day just to eavesdrop on the always interesting conversations. He talks about the kind of people who were hanging around his parents' apartment growing up. A list that includes Studs & Ida Terkel, Nelson Algren, Marcel Marceau, and Mort Sahl. Can you imagine? We learn about his early career driving a cab, then moving to Spain and eventually submitting a travel piece about Dover, England to the Tribune, which sold for the then thrilling price of $160. He returned to Chicago and began an incredible career in journalism. Gary announces that on August 1st, the National Comedy Center will open in Jamestown, NY, the birthplace of Lucille Ball. Check out this video that will make you want to visit. Frank is an expert on Lucy, and will probably be going to represent. One of the cool things is that on a touch screen, you create a "sense of humor profile" to personalize your experience. They have acquired the archives of a very impressive array of comedians, including Lenny Bruce and George Carlin. Gary asks Rick about favorite guests on his radio show. He starts with Studs Terkel, who was not just the all-time great interviewer, but also a really fun guest. They talk about the WFMT Studs Terkel archive and Rick describes a favorite - Studs interviewing a very young Bob Dylan. You don't want to miss his spot-on impression of Studs and hilarious summary of the episode. The digital audio of this is not yet public, but will be soon. Rick graciously invites us to come on his radio show, After Hours, which airs on Sunday nights from 9:00 - 11:00pm CST on WGN. What an honor! The boys are excited about this opportunity. A Red Orchid Theatre is currently running a Eugene Ionesco play called Victims of Duty, a lesser known work not often produced. It stars a wonderful group of actors, including Michael Shannon and AROT co-founder Guy Van Swearingen. It's an absurdist play that deals with memories and the concept of "non-theatre". Gary and Frank admit to being somewhat puzzled by the play's themes and structure, but praise the performances and the production design by Danila Korogodsky along with excellent direction by Shira Piven. Running through August 5, this show will keep you laughing, guessing and thinking. And pondering the absurdities of life and love. Rick regales us with tales of baseball, Riverview amusement park, Mike Royko, John Wayne, and Bushman the gorilla. We discuss his fascinating true-crime book Everybody Pays, co-authored with Maurice Possley. A real page-turner and we are hoping destined for a movie deal some day. One of the most generous people we've ever met, Rick tells our listeners that he will send a signed copy of Everybody Pays to anyone who donates $100 or more to the Booth One non-profit. So look for the Donate button on our web site and receive your free book! In addition to writing columns and stories for the Chicago Tribune,

On this historic anniversary we're going back in time to discuss a column written 50 years ago, upon the news of the assasination of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. He was shot in Memphis, but this piece by Mike Royko was published in Chicago the next day. It has become something of a famous column, and, as Indianapolis Star writer Zac Osterman tells us today, it still works, it still resonates, and it is still viable. At the beginning of the show you'll hear from Robert Kennedy, who was campaigning in Indianapolis on April 4, 1968 and delivered the news that King was killed and offered a short, powerful speech that is often credited with help calm that city.  Incidentally, today, the Kennedy-King Park where RFK spoke those many years ago, has just this week been named a national commemorative site. What's old is never really old, and this is the best story I've heard today.    Follow the show on Twitter, too, @BestStoryShow. And when you're done with this one, check out more episodes. You can also subscribe on Google Play or Stitcher. 

Dave Raymond and Duce Raymond - Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ & Catering - @sbrbbq @sbrcatering @duceswildbbq - Chicago, IL *This podcast was recorded at the River Ranch Stockyards during the National Barbecue & Grilling Association’s #IAMBBQ2018 National Trade Show and Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. Summary: Dave Raymond the Founder of Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce, and Duce Raymond (his nephew) of Sweet Baby Ray’s Catering own two BBQ restaurants, a catering & events company, and compete in BBQ competition under the Duce's Wild brand. Dave and Duce share their generational journey of growing their business and starting new endeavors. They started by giving their sauces away as holiday gifts to family members and getting their feedback about the sauces. The sauces kept growing in popularity and the Raymonds kept up their grind to get their sauce in as many places as possible. Capitalizing on their success at Mike Royko’s Ribfest in 1982 Dave and Mike Obrien build Sweet Baby Ray’s into what today is the best-selling barbecue sauce in the country.  Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauces currently combine to take up 46% of the market share, as the sauces continue to expand internationally. Now a multi-faceted business operation, Sweet Baby Ray’s boasts two restaurants, a full-service Elk Grove Village location and a barbecue restaurant in Wood Dale run with nephew, Duce, as well as two premier catering companies. Dave currently resides in Wood Dale, close to relatives and life-long friends, and spends much of his spare time with the barbecue community, still lovin’ the ‘que crew as much as ever. Duce was destined for the food industry. Son of Chef Larry Raymond and nephew of Dave Raymond, the creators of Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce, Chef Duce grew up in and around restaurants and began working in the food and service industry at the age of 14. Realizing his passion, Duce later attended Kendall College Culinary School where he graduated with a degree in Culinary Arts, and was a member of Kendall College’s first graduating class to have completed a bachelor’s degree program in culinary study. Duce is now focused on his SBR Events Group Catering company and growing his line of sauces: Duce's Wild. His specialties include Southern and Central American cuisine and, of course, barbecue--which he has perfected at such recognized events and venues as the Taste of Chicago, the Naperville Ribfest, the Nugget Rib Cook-off, and the Wrigley Field rooftops. Duce has been a guest speaker at the world renowned Catersource Convention in Las Vegas as well as numerous times at the #IAMBBQ Trade Show and Conference for NBBQA. HOW DID THEY DO IT? Dave says: Great product Belief in what we're doing Passion and commitment Faith in God Fear of failure Working with great people Professionalism Timing Execution Focus Attention to detail Follow up Follow through Luck Links Mentioned in this Episode: DAVE & DUCE RAYMOND'S POWERPOINT SLIDES {11:29} Sweet Baby Ray's Website Sweet Baby Ray's Facebook True Cuisine Sweet Baby Ray's Catering Sweet Baby Ray's Catering Facebook Sweet Baby Ray's Catering on Instagram Duce's Wild BBQ Duce's Wild Awards Duce's Wild on Instagram Duce's Wild on Facebook Contact Duce's Wild BBQ Contact Sweet Baby Ray's Catering Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que Man Meat BBQ NBBQA Podcast Catersource - The Show for Catering & Event Professionals  Peace, Love & Barbecue by Amy Mills @BBQWarStories Weekly Social Shout Out: If you sign up to be a NBBQA member, send us a screenshot of your sign up and we will send you some BBQ swag! Shareable Quotes From This Podcast: "I used to buy drugs (pharmaceutical) and now I sell barbecue....

Max & Tony Talk with Rick Kogan... Life & Death of The Daily News, Mike Royko, Donald Trump's reality show appeal, Immigration, David Mamet, Chicago World Fair, a changing city of Chicago, Jordan vs. LeBron, Eppie Lederer, Rahm Emanuel's competiton, Failing Upward, Rick's French Podcast Idea, How Tony and Rick met... Enjoy!

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EP14 – Rick and Dave discuss drunken graffiti, a dead-guy tour of Alaska, living in a cave for 40 years, the president the Cubs helped elect, and Rick's brush with Mike Royko The post Minutia Men – 08/04/16 appeared first on Radio Misfits.

We talk to the first U.S. woman to walk in space: Kathy Sullivan. Now she's in charge of NOAA and leads research on everything from the bottom of the ocean to the surface of the sun. We get to know Indira Gandhi on the anniversary of her election as Prime Minister of India. And we dig up a recipe for beating the winter blahs from Mike Royko.

One of Chicago’s all-time great columnists talks about taverns, the Cubs and politics. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com. November 9, 1984