Podcast appearances and mentions of wendy snyder

Melissa Carter, Founder of Kameo Vintage, joins Wendy Snyder to discuss how to find your style and get your closet to match your vibe. For more information, visit kameovintagestyle.com.

Bob Zeni, the Chicago Tomato Man, joins Wendy Snyder to talk about how he became the Tomato Man. Bob also answers listener questions about growing tomatoes in the shade and recipe recommendations. For more information about growing tomatoes or to purchase them, visit www.chicagotomatoman.com/shop.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy Snyder for this week's health update. They discuss screening for colorectal cancer, Vitamin D, and hormone replacement therapy warnings being removed by the FDA from products for menopause.

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss several on-going legal cases across the country. 

Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, and former federal and state prosecutor, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about the continued war with Iran.

Radio voice of the Pittsburgh Penguins and former Chicago Blackhawks pre-game, post-game, and ‘Blackhawks Live' host Joe Brand, and Eddie Olczyk, former Chicago Blackhawk and current TV analyst for TNT and the Seattle Kraken, join Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to remember Troy Murray.

Radio voice of the Pittsburgh Penguins and former Chicago Blackhawks pre-game, post-game, and ‘Blackhawks Live' host Joe Brand, and Eddie Olczyk, former Chicago Blackhawk and current TV analyst for TNT and the Seattle Kraken, join Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to remember Troy Murray.

Clinical psychologist and parenting expert Dr. John Duffy joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss how parents can talk to their teenagers about the War in Iran. Producer Collin, a Gen Zer, also joins the conversation to give some perspective on why those in Generation Z are struggling compared to previous generations, […]

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including new menu items coming to Taco Bell.

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss latest columns about preventing personal financial troubles following the death of a spouse. She recommends filling out financial forms and building an estate to keep everything organized. And, as always, she answers questions from listeners. [audio https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8025352/Terry_Savage_03_10_2026_2026-03-10-214852.64kmono.mp3

Author, international security expert, and DePaul University history professor Dr. Thomas Mockaitis joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss when the war in Iran will come to an end. In an interview, President Trump said that the war could come to an end soon: “I think the war is pretty complete. Pretty […]

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, check in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy Snyder for this week's health update. They discuss developments on GLP1s and whether microdosing on them is a safe option for people. They also give a vaccine update, regarding measles and the flu.

Wendy Snyder, Dave Schwan and Mark Carman start the show talking about the tough adjustment to Daylight Saving Time, but at least that got us one hour closer to the show this morning. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Salem, Massachusetts. Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency […]

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, and Kevin Powell talk with Blackhawks host Charlie Roumeliotis about the team trading Nick Foligno to the Minnesota Wild where he’ll join his brother, some of the other moves made by the Blackhawks as today’s trade deadline approached, and if the rebuild is over and deals will begin […]

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, and Kevin Powell talk with Blackhawks host Charlie Roumeliotis about the team trading Nick Foligno to the Minnesota Wild where he’ll join his brother, some of the other moves made by the Blackhawks as today’s trade deadline approached, and if the rebuild is over and deals will begin […]

Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Eye on Travel on WGN Radio, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to discuss new airline routes for the summer, a hidden cell phone feature for outdoor travel, and how to figure out the true cost of a vacation before traveling.

Arlene Okun, founder of the Sock Monkey Museum, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the history of sock monkeys and the interactive museum in Long Grove. Arlene also shares her sock monkey story and previews some of the events for National Sock Monkey Day on March 7th.

Louisa Chu, Chicago Tribune Food Critic, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to give her reviews of Great Lake in Andersonville and Forty Acres Fresh Market in the Austin neighborhood. Louisa highlights Great Lake’s unique style of pizza, the high demand for Forty Acres’ fried chicken and a popular breakfast sandwich which has both […]

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a video for the new McDonald’s Big Arch Burger that went viral for the wrong reasons.

Alex Zalben, Editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the latest in television, entertainment, and streaming. Alex provides details on Guy Ritchie’s ‘Young Sherlock’ series, Netflix’s ‘Vladimir’, the final season of ‘Outlander’, ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’, ‘Will Trent’, a new show starring Steve Carell, and more.

Nationally syndicated financial columnist and author Terry Savage joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the markets in the wake of the strikes on Iran over the weekend and how they will fare as the conflict continues.

Host of WGN Radio podcast “Chicago's Very Own Eats” Mike Piff joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk the 2026 Pizza Bracket. This year, the bracket features more pizza joints than ever before. 128 “Mom and Pop” pizza places will duke it out in their own bracket, separated by region, while 32 […]

Host of WGN Radio podcast “Chicago's Very Own Eats” Mike Piff joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk the 2026 Pizza Bracket. This year, the bracket features more pizza joints than ever before. 128 “Mom and Pop” pizza places will duke it out in their own bracket, separated by region, while 32 […]

Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopaedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss some of the latest health headlines. And, as always, Dr. Elliott answers questions from listeners.

Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss several on-going legal cases across the country. 

WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Demetrius Ivory joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the weather. Ivory shares just how much rain we could see this week and a cold streak that could follow. He shares his first-ever concert story and talks about his new dog.

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including Dunkin' selling 48-ounce buckets of cold beverages.

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Alex Zalben, Editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the latest in television, entertainment, and streaming. Zalben talks The Pitt, Outlander, and more.

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including the 2026 Chicago Pizza Madness Tournament beginning Monday.

Tanner Mitchell, known as Tanner the Planter on social media, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to take a head-to-head quiz against Wendy and answer questions from listeners about house plants.

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories including a hospital being renamed in honor of Dolly Parton and McDonald’s introducing what it is calling its “biggest” burger ever.

Director of Development for Special Children’s Charities Ann Hartnett and Joe Panatera, captain of the Plunge team, join Wendy Snyder to talk about the Polar Plunge. Hartnett and Panatera share the mission behind the plunge and how many people will be plunging this year.

Mary O’Sullivan, Marketing Director for Gaelic Park, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to share Gaelic Park. Gaelic Park hosts weddings, festivals, and more. Located on 147th Street in Oak Forest, it has a 40-year history of Irish heritage.

Kim Keane, owner of Blarney Stone Pub, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about the Blarney Stone Pub and highlight Oak Forest. Blarney Stone Pub is a family-owned pub with pizza, craft beer, and wide selection of all liquor.

Jane Dempsey, Oak Forest High School Principal, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about Oak Forest High School and Oak Forest.

Attorney Rich Lenkov, Capital Member, Downey & Lenkov, and co-host of “Legal Face-Off” on wgnradio.com, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss several on-going legal cases across the country. Lenkov gives his thoughts on the national park and conservation groups suing the Trump Administration over National Park Service policies that “erase history and undermine science.” He […]

Dr. Julia Garcia, psychologist, behavioral researcher, motivational public speaker, and author of “Habits of Hope,” joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss her presentation for the Glenbard Parent Series. She shares how parents can help their kids feel more connected in a digital world, feel more confident at school, and more.

Pat Brady, SVP of Mercury Public Affairs, former chairman for the Illinois Republican Party, and former federal and state prosecutor, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss JB Pritzker’s budget address in Springfield. Brady said the address centered around “maintenance.” “The most interesting part of the address”, Brady continued, “was the last […]

Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, checks in with the newsroom to hear their stories, including how the grandson of the inventor of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups feels that the candy now tastes different but The Hershey Company says that they “are made the same way they always have been.”

Dan Kosta, Horticulturist at Vern Goers Greenhouse, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss grocery produce. Kosta explains how the tomatoes that we buy at the grocery store are red in color, but are not fully ripe. Kosta shares a timeline for when people should start planting seeds for their gardens for […]

Alex Zalben, Editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Lisa Dent, to discuss the latest in television, entertainment, and streaming. Zalben shares news of the latest Mandalorian trailer. Star Wars’ popular television series surrounding a bounty hunter makes its first theatrical appearance this May.

Bob Zeni, the Chicago Tomato Man, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk tomatoes. Zeni shares which tomato plant varieties will be available on this online shop this year.

What if nurturing a healthy, shame-free sex life could actually help us become calmer, more patient parents? In this heartfelt and honest conversation, Wendy Snyder is joined by Christian sex educator Carlie Palmer-Webb to explore the powerful connection between intimacy, nervous system regulation, and the way we show up for our families. Together, they unpack how harmful purity culture messages have left many adults disconnected from their bodies, their desire, and their sense of safety, and how healing our relationship with sex can ripple outward into our marriages and parenting. Carlie shares her personal journey growing up in purity culture, why so many women struggle with shame, pain, or obligation around sex, and how education, compassion, and curiosity can open the door to truly connected intimacy. Wendy reflects on how emotional and physical connection in marriage fuels patience, regulation, and resilience at home, especially for parents working hard to break generational cycles. This episode is a validating, hopeful invitation for couples to reclaim intimacy as something life-giving, empowering, and deeply supportive of the family legacy they're building. ➡️ Head to ⁠⁠⁠https://www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/309⁠⁠⁠ for more info and links.