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Goose Island's annual Bourbon County Stout lineup will be released on Black Friday! WGN Radio's Dave Plier talks to Todd Ahsmann – President of Goose Island, Mike Siegel – Goose Island Senior Innovation Manager, WGN TV Morning News' Jeff Hoover, Tracy Hoover and Erica McDonald about this time-honored tradition, the history, the process, and why […]
WGN-TV Morning News anchor Larry Potash joins Bob Sirott to talk about the new season of “Backstory,” and his thirty-year anniversary at WGN. He also shares details about some of the topics he covers on “Backstory,” like tattoos, sports legend statues, and the history of the guitar.
Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to provide the latest news in entertainment. Among today’s topics, we are looking at Taylor Swift’s return to show support for the Kansas City Chiefs and Travis Kelce, Michael Keaton returning to his roots, and we get a very graphic picture painted […]
WGN-TV's Larry Potash talks to WGN Radio's Dave Plier about his 30 years with the ole number 9, and the 30th anniversary of the WGN Morning News.
Larry Potash from the WGN-TV Morning News joins WGN Radio's Dave Plier to talk about the 14th season of ‘Backstory' and 1984 as Pop's Greatest Year as listed by Rolling Stone Magazine.
WGN-TV Morning News anchor Larry Potash joins Bob Sirott to talk about what topics will be covered on season 14 of ‘Backstory with Larry Potash,’ including why the government made a negative image of marijuana and the history of whiskey. He also shares where he gets his ideas for episodes from and where you can […]
The ALWAYS entertaining and ALWAYS funny Pat Tomasulo from the WGN TV Morning News joined the showPat Talks:-Living in the same neighborhood as Pete-Tom Skillings retirement-Why he and Pete can't be bros -His appearance at Zanies May 2-4Get tickets to Pat's shows here at Zanies.com To subscribe to The Pete McMurray Show Podcast just click here
WGN-TV Morning News anchor Larry Potash joins Bob Sirott to talk about what stories we could learn more about on his 13th season of ‘Backstory with Larry Potash.’ He also shares his experiences working on morning TV and stories that viewers send him.
Johnny updates us on his vocal cord situation, Jamie Foxx sightings in Chicago & JB's last sighting on the WGN TV Morning News! Hopefully, Brandmeier, Dick Vitale, and the leader of the Hells Angels have nothing in common. Job discussions lead to Bo Diddley's rock solid advice, and finally after “waiting a year”, Buzz has something he “wants to confess” in his search for sweet revenge and to “just cause trouble”.
Dean, Dave, and Andy start this shortened show off talking about Dean and the WGN-TV Morning News team’s special news broadcast on St. Patrick’s Day. Then it is time for Dave Schwan's Far Flung Forecast. Dr. Kevin Most, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Central DuPage Hospital, joins Dean for this week's regular health update. Dr. […]
WGN-TV Morning News anchor Larry Potash joins Bob Sirott to discuss Season 11 of Backstory. Larry shares details on the Tulsa race massacre and those still seeking justice for the destruction of “Black Wall Street.” Bob also asks Larry about the proper attire for a news anchor.
Larry Potash, co-anchor for WGN TV Morning News, joined Dave Plier, who filled in for Bob Sirott, to share details about the latest season of ‘Backstory with Larry Potash’ and collecting baseball cards. Viewers who want to catch up on previous seasons of Backstory with Larry Potash can watch featured videos at WGNTV.com/Backstory.
Larry Potash, co-anchor for WGN TV Morning News, joined Dave Plier, who filled in for Bob Sirott, to share details about the latest season of ‘Backstory with Larry Potash’ and collecting baseball cards. Viewers who want to catch up on previous seasons of Backstory with Larry Potash can watch featured videos at WGNTV.com/Backstory.
Morning Mix listeners call in with their set of rules for their funerals and Pat Tomasulo, from WGN TV Morning News, talks about his comedy special, What a Time to be Alive. Listen to The Morning Mix weekdays from 5:30am – 10:00am on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago, at wtmx.com, and on our free Mix App available in the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Larry Potash, co-anchor for WGN TV Morning News, joined Bob Sirott to share details about season 10 of ‘Backstory with Larry Potash.’ Some of the topics include Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon's M.I.A headband from Super Bowl XX and the correspondence between John Wayne Gacy and the family who lived next door. Viewers who want […]
WGN-TV Morning News host Larry Potash talks with Dean about season 10 of “Backstory with Larry Potash” airing April 2nd on WGN-TV.
The WGN-TV Morning News is a morning show crowded with smart, funny people. Even with a “full house” of familiar personalities, Mike Toomey manages to stand out thanks to his timing, delivery and wildly creative mind. As a stand-up comic, Mike's a sure thing. And he'll be performing on the 24th as part of the Comedy for Cancer benefit at the Tivoli in Downers Grove, alongside Rocky LaPorte. Mike joins me early on a Sunday evening to talk about Comedy for Cancer, Batman, media, comedy and his favorite Ponce.
WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to WGN-TV’s Ana Beleval about her crush on musician Ricky Martin and previews here virtual comedy event ‘Keeping it Real’ on Saturday March 20th at 7:30pm. For tickets, visit anabeleval.com
WGN Radio’s Dave Plier welcomes Larry Potash from the WGN-TV Morning News to talk about the new season of ‘Backstory’; plus Larry plays a quick a ‘MTV at 40’ trivia game.
WGN-TV Morning News Anchor Larry Potash joins Steve Bertrand to preview the sixth season of “Backstory,” a show he hosts about interesting and bizarre, under the radar moments in history.
WGN-TV Morning News Anchor Larry Potash joins Steve Bertrand to preview the sixth season of “Backstory,” a show he hosts about interesting and bizarre, under the radar moments in history.
Pat Tomasulo from the WGN Morning News joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the upcoming virtual fundraiser ‘Laugh Your Face Off’ benefiting the facial Pain Research Foundation.The event takes place Saturday September 12th at laughyourfaceoff.org. Plus… Pat gives his thoughts on the 2020-2021 Chicago Bears season.
WGN’s Entertainment Reporter, Dean Richards, joined the Bob Sirott Show for his daily update on the latest from Hollywood. One of the tops stories for today involves WGN TV Morning News and the 45 minute meltdown they experienced. Dean also touches on today’s reopening of AMC Movie Theaters, the closure of the Tiger King Zoo, […]
WGN-TV Morning News funny man Pat Tomasulo joins Pete McMurray to talks about the 2020 election, cancel culture and comedy in this new age.
Pete McMurray talks with WGN-TV Morning News’ member and Comedian, Pat Tomasulo, about staying busy during quarantine and navigating the virtual comedy club scene. Pat then indulges us with a game of the Price is Right against the listeners!
With Bob Sirott taking a long holiday weekend, Dean Richards stepped up to host the WGN Radio Morning Show. Dean asked Ana Belaval, who hosts the “Around Town” segment on the WGN TV Morning News, to join him. They discussed Ana’s love for Ricky Martin, the ups and downs of broadcasting from home, and they […]
With Bob Sirott taking a long holiday weekend, Dean Richards stepped up to host the WGN Radio Morning Show. Dean asked Ana Belaval, who hosts the “Around Town” segment on the WGN TV Morning News, to join him. They discussed Ana’s love for Ricky Martin, the ups and downs of broadcasting from home, and they […]
Part 2: Today's Wellness Check is with Pat Tomasulo from the WGN Morning News. In addition to his role as a sports anchor, Pat is a standup comic, hosted a Saturday evening comedy show called "Man of the People," and started a charity called Laugh Your Face Off to benefit The Facial Pain Research Foundation which supports efforts to end trigeminal neuralgia which is an extremely painful condition Pat's wife suffers from. Brad and Pat talk about Pat having to do his daily TV show from home, his "very, very, very" conservative parents, why Pat thinks "Man of the People" didn't stick, how Pat filled Chicago potholes with buckets of delicious giardiniera, his wife's newfound love for professional wrestling, how social media has drastically changed his job, how he deals with trolls, starting out his broadcasting career in tiny Rhinelander, Wisc., how Brad and Pat met way back in 2005, and much, much more. Follow Laugh Your Face Off at laughyourfaceoff.org Follow Pat on Twitter: twitter.com/pattomasulo Follow Pat on Instagram: instagram.com/pattomasulo Follow Pat on Facebook: facebook.com/PatTomasulo --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/TheHeckler/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/TheHeckler/support
Part 1: Today's Wellness Check is with Pat Tomasulo from the WGN Morning News. In addition to his role as a sports anchor, Pat is a standup comic, hosted a Saturday evening comedy show called "Man of the People," and started a charity called Laugh Your Face Off to benefit The Facial Pain Research Foundation which supports efforts to end trigeminal neuralgia which is an extremely painful condition Pat's wife suffers from. Brad and Pat talk about Pat having to do his daily TV show from home, his "very, very, very" conservative parents, why Pat thinks "Man of the People" didn't stick, how Pat filled Chicago potholes with buckets of delicious giardiniera, his wife's newfound love for professional wrestling, how social media has drastically changed his job, how he deals with trolls, starting out his broadcasting career in tiny Rhinelander, Wisc., how Brad and Pat met way back in 2005, and much, much more. Follow Laugh Your Face Off at laughyourfaceoff.org Follow Pat on Twitter: twitter.com/pattomasulo Follow Pat on Instagram: instagram.com/pattomasulo Follow Pat on Facebook: facebook.com/PatTomasulo --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/TheHeckler/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/TheHeckler/support
PATTI VASQUEZ is the host of The Patti Vasquez Show podcast, a stand up comedian, inspirational speaker, and an advocate for individuals with disabilities. Patti was born and raised in Chicago and is an internationally performing comedian. As a host, Patti quickly claimed the number 1 spot for late night radio. She has appeared as a commentator on WGN- TV Morning News and Fox Good Day Chicago. She also served as a fill-in host for WCIU’s You & Me in the Morning. Patti was recently honored by the National Museum of Mexican Art and The University Of Illinois for her contributions to art and advocacy work. STORY JAM is a live lit and live music show, featuring personal stories and original songs written for each story. Find out more at http://www.storyjamshow.com.
Indie rock trio Sunshine Boys (Dag Juhlin, Freda Love Smith, Jackie Schimmel) jumped in the Mazda 3 for vegan food from Veggie Grill on this week's episode. "The vibe is kind of like Chipotle, but the food is all vegan." The next Sunshine Boys release: Nashville Hot Chik'n? Dag and Freda's earlier bands (The Slugs/Blake Babies) were in circulation at the same time "back in the day." Were they aware of one another back then? The fertile creative ground of Monk's Pub. The brilliantly-named "Sex Ritter" Is it easier or harder to find kindred spirits in music as you move further along in the music world? The Chicago "L" makes a lot of appearances on this episode. The debut album "Blue Music" and the vinyl release show happening at Montrose Saloon (11/24). Is crowdfunding the new model for musicians? Why won't anyone let Sunshine Boys cook and do a house show for them? Freda's a freaking Blake Baby. The music of "Blue Music." Dag is fierce when he throws down his rap battles. Dag's tacos fell apart at the very beginning of the meal. Sunshine Boys are playing the WGN-TV Morning News on Black Friday. Car Con Carne is presented by the Autobarn Mazda of Evanston
Indie rock trio Sunshine Boys (Dag Juhlin, Freda Love Smith, Jackie Schimmel) jumped in the Mazda 3 for vegan food from Veggie Grill on this week's episode. "The vibe is kind of like Chipotle, but the food is all vegan." The next Sunshine Boys release: Nashville Hot Chik'n? Dag and Freda's earlier bands (The Slugs/Blake Babies) were in circulation at the same time "back in the day." Were they aware of one another back then? Dag's love of Blake Babies'"adequate drums" The fertile creative ground of Monk's Pub. The brilliantly-named "Sex Ritter" Is it easier or harder to find kindred spirits in music as you move further along in the music world? The Chicago "L" makes a lot of appearances on this episode. The debut album "Blue Music" and the vinyl release show happening at Montrose Saloon (11/24). Is crowdfunding the new model for musicians? Why won't anyone let Sunshine Boys cook and do a house show for them? Freda's a freaking Blake Baby. The music of "Blue Music." Dag is fierce when he throws down his rap battles. Dag's tacos fell apart at the very beginning of the meal. Sunshine Boys are playing the WGN-TV Morning News on Black Friday. Car Con Carne is presented by the Autobarn Mazda of Evanston
Jeff Hoover is the executive producer of the WGN TV Morning News in Chicago, a show known for its hilarious bits and constant joking around. In this episode, Jimmy talks to Jeff about his improv training at Second City, his love of impressions, and his years working in morning radio. Jeff also takes the plunge into improvising again after not having done it in 20 years. Take a listen!