Podcast appearances and mentions of Rick Kogan

Rick Kogan is joined in studio by actor Phil Donlon to discuss his career, such as appearing in ‘Chicago Fire,’ the film ‘Hotshot’ and other adventures in the movie business.

Linda Beckstrom, co-author (with Angalia Bianca) of ‘In Deep: How I Survived Gangs, Heroin, and Prison to Become a Chicago Violence Interrupter‘ joins Rick Kogan to highlight the book and discuss her relationship with Angalia, including what it was like to work together.

Reporter Bob Chiarito joins Rick Kogan to share about life as a freelance reporter and his career.

Don Evans, President of the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame, and Randy Albers join Rick Kogan to talk about the Literary Hall of Fame and its annual Randy Albers Award.

Taylor Evans joins Rick Kogan to talk about the documentary “The Wild Mile: A River Reborn,” the city’s, and world’s, first floating eco-park.

Dan Halperin joins Rick Kogan to talk about the film he is making about the life of his father, Robert “Buck” Halperin.

Contributor Candace Jordan joins Rick Kogan to talk about events and benefits around the city.

Anne Laughlin joins Rick Kogan to talk about her latest novel, “Clean Kill”.

Author Neal Samors joins Rick Kogan to talk about his latest book “Looking Back, Looking Forward.” 

Father John Cusick, formerly of Old St. Pat's, joins Rick Kogan to talk about religion, the holidays, and First Fridays.

Contributor Candace Jordan joins Rick Kogan to talk about upcoming holiday events.

Producer Dan Protess joins Rick Kogan to discuss his latest documentary, “In Their Hands,” which premieres this week on wttw.com.

Rus Bradburd joins Rick Kogan to talk about his new book “Big Time,” and other previous books he has written.

Russell Lubliner, creator of the musical “Ain't Done Just Yet”, joins Rick Kogan to discuss the show.

This week, Mike Thomas, co-author of the Johnny Carson biography Carson the Magnificent, sits down with Rick Kogan of the Chicago Tribune to discuss the highly anticipated biography—twenty years in the making—of the entertainer who redefined late-night television and reshaped American culture. Thomas—who finished the project Bill Zehme started after Bill’s passing—shares insights into the [...]

Author Mark Vancil joins Rick Kogan to talk about his book “The Last Excellent Man” and talk about many Michael Jordan books.

Contributor Candace Jordan joins Rick Kogan to talk about upcoming holiday events.

Contributor Candace Jordan joins Rick Kogan to catch up on whats new with the the party/social scene.

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

Actor Eric Simonson joins Rick Kogan to talk about his book, “Between the Lines: Steppenwolf’s Seagull and A Reluctant Actor’s Journey Back to the Stage,” and upcoming appearances at Steppenwolf on the 10th and Chicago Dramatists on the 11th.

Dave Gallagher joins Rick Kogan to talk about the release of his first album in 10 years, and first full-length concert in eight years, and what will be his last. The concert is Sunday, September 29th at 3 p.m. at Davenport’s.

Photographer Sandra Steinbrecher joins Rick Kogan to talk about her book, “The Salt Shed: Transformation of a Chicago Landmark.” Follow Sandra on Instagram @sandysteinbrecherphotography.

Candace Jordan joined Rick Kogan to share a recap of the DNC in Chicago last week and some fun events in Chicago as the summer comes to a close.  

The talented Jenny and Robin Bienemann join Rick Kogan to discuss Jenny’s new book, “Sundays with Jenny.”

Miles Harvey joins Rick Kogan to discuss his debut short story collection, “The Registry of Forgotten Objects.”

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 […]

Inside Publications columnist Tom O'Gorman joins Rick Kogan to talk about the history of political conventions and the book “Inside the Wigwam.”

Gary Houston joins Rick Kogan to talk about the 30th Anniversary of the Chicago Quarterly Review and his Nelson Algren reading for Mary Wisniewski's audio “Algren: A Life.”

Journalist and media personality Candace Jordan joins Rick Kogan to talk about the ten great reasons to love summer in Chicago.

John St. Augustine joins Rick Kogan to talk about the book, “Ironman: Legendary Chicago Cubs Catcher,” which is available only through Lulu.com.

Marc Smith and Mark Eleveld join Rick Kogan to talk about the new podcast, “Thru the Mill with Marc Kelly Smith.”

Mike Osacky joins Rick Kogan to talk about a sports memorabilia convention and a special Babe Ruth jersey on auction for millions of dollars.

Magician David Parr joins Rick Kogan to talk about his Magic Lounge engagement now through September 25th.

John Mark Hansen, University of Chicago political science professor, joins Rick Kogan to discuss Chicago's long history as political convention host.

Gabe Oppenheim, the new director of LaGrange Library, joins Rick Kogan to talk about the recently renovated library and the grand reopening this past Saturday.

 Bill Bowe joins Rick Kogan to talk about his fascinating life as captured in “Riots & Rockets.”

Candace Jordan joins Rick Kogan to catch up on the party and benefit scene in Chicago.

Mark Dvorak joins Rick Kogan to talk about his life, his latest CD, “Live and Alone,” and his new book, “31 Winters: Finding the Folk Way”.

Producer Harvey Moshman and star Will Clinger join Rick Kogan to talk about the return of  “Wild Travels” for its fourth eight-episode season starting at 5 pm on August 3rd on WTTW-Ch.11.

Writer Brigit Binns joins Rick Kogan to talk about her latest book, “Rotten Kid: A Succulent Story of Survival”.

Phil Donlon, Actor and Producer, and Gabriel Mann, Director, Writer, Narrator, and Cinematographer join Rick Kogan to talk about their film, “Hotshot”.

Candace Jordan joins Rick Kogan for her report on what is upcoming on the entertainment and benefit scene in the City! 

Literary Hall of Fame president Don Evans joins Rick Kogan to talk about this year's Fuller Award winner, poet Patricia Smith, and the ceremony Thursday at the Poetry Foundation.

 Poet/Musician/Tour Guide J.J. Tindall joins Rick Kogan to talk about his life and work.

Irene Michaels joins Rick Kogan to talk about new recordings and performance “Irene Michaels & Friends,” 7 p.m. Tuesday at Jazz Showcase.

Dean Jobb joins Rick Kogan to talk about his latest book, “A Gentleman and a Thief: The Daring Jewel Heists of a Jazz Age Rogue,” and a Monday, July 8 interview with Jon Eig at the bookstall in Winnetka.

Candace Jordan joins Rick Kogan to check in about the summer social scene.

Maureen and Marc Shulman and Tanji Harper join Rick Kogan to talk about the Happiness Club and its July 14 bash at Park West. For more information visit happinessclub.com.

Writer Libby Fischer Hellman joins Rick Kogan to talk about her latest book, “Max's War.” 

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.