Podcasts about sirott

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to discuss whether or not the Chicago Rat Hole was made by a rat and the hype surrounding the tourist attraction. They also talk about the anniversary of the Sox and Cubs in the World Series and the popularity of pumpkin spice […]

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the increase of AI scams during the Medicare Open Enrollment period and what to be aware of during Cybersecurity Awareness Month. He also explains what “wrong number” scams are and how con artists stealing debit cards from mailboxes.

Stephanie Lulay, Executive editor and Co-Founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: Hundreds Pack ‘Whistlemania' Events To Fight ICE In Chicago: ‘We Have To Stand Up For One Another': Neighbors joined Whistlemania events in seven neighborhoods Tuesday to assemble whistle […]

Bob Zeni, the Chicago Tomato Man, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about how to get tomatoes to ripen quicker and why some cherry tomatoes end up being so small. He also shares how you can sign up to get tomatoes earlier, what to do with tomato plants after the first frost, and […]

On October 16th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Angie Kappel (Vice President, Foreign Exchange at Associated Bank) joins Steve Grzanich in today's Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to break down the recent currency markets and what’s happening with the U.S. dollar. They also discuss the record-high value of gold in the current market.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to provide the latest news in entertainment. Wendy and Dean talk about Diane Keaton’s cause of death and Britney Spears’ reaction to her ex-husband’s new book. They also share details about another possible Jim Carrey project, Sabrina Carpenter’s favorite food spot, and […]

On October 15th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to provide the latest news in entertainment. Wendy and Dean share details about the death of singer D’Angelo. They also talk about what’s new in home video, as well as Dean’s recipe for sweet potato pumpkin chili.

Author Rick Kaempfer joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the passing of Tony Fitzpatrick and his new book “The Sun at the End of the Road.” They also remember their first time meeting Tony and how he always remained optimistic about his work.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share details about Mike Madigan’s report to prison and why that facility was chosen, as well as whether or not it’s legal for Chicago business owners to refuse service to ICE agents. She also discusses if airports can refuse to play the […]

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the exoneration of Mrs. O’Leary and her cow, the birth of George Wendt, and when Dennis Rodman joined the Chicago Bulls.

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: The Promontory, Beloved Hyde Park Music Venue, Closing At End Of Year: The popular venue will close following its New Year's Eve party. The news came just […]

Horticulturist at Vern Goers Greenhouse Dan Kosta joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about what to do with your lawn, plants, and shrubs before the first snow and the proper environment for lavender. He also answers listeners questions, some pertaining to when you should cut back your plants and caring for rose […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about Alec Baldwin’s car accident, a pumpkin patch tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, and another record-breaking achievement for Taylor Swift. They also share details about Andrea Bocelli’s 30th anniversary concert, an update coming to Apple TV+, […]

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to explain what passkeys are, how they are different from passwords, and how you can set up passkey for different websites and apps. He also talks about different models of iPhones, reporting spam texts, and updating your tablet.

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: Savannah Bananas Playing 3 Nights At Wrigley Field In 2026: After selling out two nights at Sox Park this summer, the Bananas will bring their wacky brand of baseball […]

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about market reactions to President Trump’s talk of tariffs on China and if the government shutdown will impact the release of the consumer price index. He also discusses updated retail sales numbers and how likely it is that […]

On October 14th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

With the recent death of Chicago-based artist and actor Tony Fitzpatrick, Bob remembers when he joined him on his show. They spoke about a mural he created for the Steppenwolf Theatre, his roles in movies, and his incident with The Art Institute.

Chief Medical Officer at Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Tom Moran joins Bob Sirott to talk about minimizing your morning aches and soreness, as well as a study that looks at the possible link between the lack of sleep and accelerated brain aging. He also shares details about the latest research in COVID boosters, breast cancer […]

After the Cubs were eliminated from postseason play by the division rival Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago Tribune columnist Paul Sullivan joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to break down what went wrong in the NLDS. They also discuss what the organization may do to improve the team in the offseason, and the areas of strength for […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean remember Diane Keaton’s most iconic movie rolls and the legacy she left behind. They also talk about how Neil Diamond was honored and Taylor Swift’s documentary and concert film coming to Disney+.

Anna Gardner, Executive Producer of WTTW’s Chicago Stories, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the upcoming documentaries, which include Chicago’s iconic foods and the rise and fall of Marshall Field’s. She also shares details about the budget for these projects and where you can watch previously aired documentaries.

On October 13th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

After two losses in Milwaukee, the Chicago Cubs returned home facing a deep hole in their best-of-five Wild Card series against the Milwaukee Brewers. They avoided elimination with back-to-back wins, and forced a deciding Game 5 Saturday night. Former Cubs center fielder Bob Dernier joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to share his thoughts on […]

On October 10th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott's wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to explain what a gray divorce is and some behaviors that could lead to it. She also discusses different ways you can help avoid it, such as communicating regularly and redefining your life after having kids. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment Fridays […]

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: Pilsen's Homegrown Studio, A Collective Retail Shop, Offers A Little Of Everything From Local Makers: “It's like a crafts fair without all the walking,” said one of the artists selling out […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about why Neil Young is pulling his music from Amazon and Bad Bunny’s support from Jennifer Lopez concerning the Super Bowl halftime show. They also share details about the alternate halftime show from Turning Point […]

Host of WGN Radio podcast “Chicago's Very Own Eats” Michael Piff joins Bob Sirott to talk about the United Center’s new menu items for Blackhawks and Bulls events and the prices for the items. Some of the new food options include Centennial 6 Stack Burgers, Mozzarella Pucks, Rotating “Chapter” themed Jumbo Hot Dog Series, and […]

On October 9th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Stephanie Lulay, Executive editor and Co-Founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: Chicago Restaurants Struggle Out Of The Spotlight As ICE Fears Mount: The Trump administration's immigration crackdown has restaurant owners, chefs and workers on high alert as they cope with staffing shortages and […]

Former Chicago Cubs center fielder Bob Dernier joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to discuss whether there is more pressure on the Cubs or Milwaukee Brewers after the Cubs’ avoided elimination with their 4-3 win in Game 3 of their National League Divisional Series. Dernier takes a closer look at how managers are pulling players […]

Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Bob Sirott to talk about the 25th anniversary of the movie “High Fidelity” and why he refers to it as one of the last great Chicago movies before smartphones. He also discusses how young people are collecting physical media again and the growing popularity of haunted houses.

WGN-TV Morning News anchor Larry Potash joins Bob Sirott to talk about a new season of “Backstory” and explains what the Chicago Film Archives are. Some of the stories include Chicago’s first 18-hole golf course and a feature on Ray Bradbury.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about text messages that ask for your banking info, identifying fake Facebook privacy settlement emails, and the rise of employment scams as the holidays get closer. He also shares details about scammers asking for gift cards and why they are targeting seniors in […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share an update on The Beatles biopic cast, another record broken by Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton’s message to her fans, and Gene Simmons’ car accident. They also talk about Dean’s discussion with Jared Leto and additional […]

Thought Leader Adam Lutostanski (Head of Illinois Commercial Banking at Associated Bank) is with Steve Grzanich this week to discuss the biggest economic takeaways from the government shutdown, as well as an outlook analysis of the United States economic forecast.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about George Wendt’s street dedication, Dolly Parton’s health update, and why George Clooney resides in France. They also talk about a variety of Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned and what’s new in home […]

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty shares details about the four different types of COVID vaccines and immune system discoveries that warranted a Nobel Peace Prize.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the lawsuit that the Illinois Attorney General and the City of Chicago filed to stop the National Guard from being deployed to Chicago and the ACLU lawsuit against the federal government. She also shares details about what cases the Supreme Court will be looking […]

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Michael Jordan’s retirement from basketball, the premiere of “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” the Curse of the Billy Goat, and more.

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: How Can West Side's Madison Street Be Improved? City Works To Reverse Years Of Disinvestment: Once the epicenter of the West Side, Madison Street has suffered from disinvestment, civil unrest and […]

On October 8th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

On October 7th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today's potential market drivers:

Cindy Pearlman, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about Lionel Richie’s Las Vegas residency and Sarah Snook’s new Peacock series. She also shares reviews of Martin Scorsese’s documentary, Nathan Lane’s project with Bette Midler, and the 35th anniversary of “Beverly Hills, […]

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: 72 Drivers Ticketed In Past Week For Using Shoulders To Beat Traffic, Cook County Sheriff's Office Says: The Cook County Sheriff's Office is stepping up enforcement of “unsafe driving” on […]

Jim Deshaies, former Cub player and the color commentator for Cubs games on the Marquee Sports Network, joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to break down last night’s game between the Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers, as well as shares his forecast for the rest of the series.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to give an update on the economy as the government shutdown continues, as well as the delay of multiple economic reports. He also discusses how likely it is that the Fed will cut rates again and what investors are expecting […]