Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about Easter weekend activities with Dave’s youngest son Alex, his recent birthday at 75, and his ‘Easter Message of Renewal.’ https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4584816/4584816_2024-03-28-192216.128.mp3 Cardinal Blase Cupich: A Christmas conversation with Dave, Josh a…

Actress Lecy Goranson talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about the 6th season of ABC-TV’s hit comedy ‘The Conners’, her love of Chicago sports including the Chicago Bears, the Chicago Cubs, and Old Style beer. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4503620/4503620_2024-03-08-234220.128.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier An Easter message from Cardinal Blase Cupich…

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier shares his interview with author and historian Adam Selzer to talk about the fascinating yet little-known story of how Chicago served as the unlikely capital of American film production in the years before the rise of Hollywood (1907–1913), the rise and fall of the major Chicago movie studios in the mid-silent era (principall…

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier welcomes Brendan, Siobhan, and Anlon McKinney of Chicago’s #1 Irish pub Chief O’Neill’s talk to about the legend of Chicago Police Chief O’Neill, their 25th anniversary, the art of pouring the perfect pint of Guinness, their classic Irish cuisine, new private label scotch, beer, the Bad Irish Momz of Comedy event on March 9th…

They are big Tom Skilling shoes to fill, but WGN-TV’s Demetrius Ivory is up to the task! WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Demetrius about his first official days on the job. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4501432/4501432_2024-03-02-024732.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier An Easter message from Cardinal Blase Cupich .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:ev…

Music legend Tony Orlando joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier for an in-depth conversation reflecting on six decades in music and his farewell tour. Tony is appearing at the DesPlaines Theatre on Saturday March 2, 2024 and at The Arcada Theatre on Sunday March 3, 2024. For tickets, visit oshows.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4501430/4501430_2024-03…

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier welcomes Phil Rosenthal, creator of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond,’ on touring the globe on the 7th season of ‘Somebody Feed Phil’. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4501429/4501429_2024-03-02-023929.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier An Easter message from Cardinal Blase Cupich .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lecy Goranson on…

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to comedian Jake Johannsen about his shows this weekend at Zanies in Old Town and on Sunday in Rosemont, marital advice, navigating parenthood, aging and more. zanies.com https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4496981/4496981_2024-02-17-002621.128.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier An Easter message from Cardinal Blase Cupich .cls-7…

Listen to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier’s complete interview with Grammy Award winning jazz great Branford Marsalis, about the influence of his father in music, playing with the likes of Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Sting, The Grateful Dead, his style of music and collaboration, and composing the moving sounds for the soundtrack of Netflix’s civil rights …

Presidential historian and author Douglas Brinkley joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the history of the American presidency, how the course of history would have changed if the 9 U.S. Presidents who were assassinated or died in office completed their terms, and why it takes 25 years to realize the impact of an American President. https://s…

Radio Hall of Famer and old time radio guru Chuck Schaden and Steve Darnall, publisher of Nostalgia Digest, join WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the legacy of comedian Jack Benny, a world class entertainer who invented a quintessentially American art character: the genially self-deprecating fall guy, the history of his radio and TV shows, vaud…

In this week’s history segment, WGN Radio’s Dave Plier and WGN news anchor Dave Schwan talk about Julius Rosenwald (1862-1932), best known as a part-owner and leader of Sears, Roebuck and Company, for establishing the Rosenwald Fund, which donated millions in funds to build over 5,000 schools in the South, and promoted vocational and technical educ…

Jeff Rogers of winmorepitches.com joins WGN’s Dave Plier to preview this year’s Super Bowl commercials. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4493686/4493686_2024-02-12-044226.128.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier An Easter message from Cardinal Blase Cupich .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lecy Goranson on 6th season of ‘The Conners’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill…

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier celebrates the 25th anniversary of the groundbreaking HBO series ‘The Sopranos’ with cast members Lorraine ‘Dr. Melfi’ Bracco, Vincent ‘Johnny Sack’ Curatola , Edie ‘Carmela Soprano’ Falco, Stevie ‘Silvio Dante’ Van Zandt, Steve ‘Bobby Bacala’ Schirripa. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4486634/4486634_2024-02-02-235534.128.m…

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier shares his conversation with Emmy and Grammy award-winning, producer, director, writer and documentary filmmaker Andrew Solt to talk about the most valued television libraries of all time which he owns: The Ed Sullivan Show and the 60th anniversary of The Beatles first appearance on American television. The collection include…

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to 15-year-old Yolanda Renee King, the only grandchild of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, about her beautiful book ‘We Dream a World’, the importance of activism, and the ways that Dr. King’s message and mission can continue. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4480077/yolanda_king__2024-01-15-144417.64k…

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier, filling in for Dave Plier, looks back at a 2018 interview with Rev. Jesse Jackson about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the day of Dr. King’s assassination when Rev. Jackson was by his side. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4480078/_Jesse_Jackson_2024-01-15-144118.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier An Easter me…

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the classic TV sitcom ‘Happy Days,’ which debuted on January 15, 1974, WGN Radio’s Dave Plier, filling in for Bob Sirott, discusses the impact of the series with the starts of the show, including Marion Ross, Anson Williams, Don Most and Henry Winkler. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4479972/4479972_2024-01-14-…

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Dave Plier, in for Bob Sirott, to provide the latest news in entertainment. It’s award season and the two chat about the Critics Choice Awards and Chelsea Handler as the host of the event. Plus, what movies were a hit at the box office this weekend? https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4480073/DEAN_R…

Musician Branford Marsalis joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier, filling in for Dave Plier, to talk about his influences in music, playing with the likes of Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Sting, The Grateful Dead, his style of music and collaboration, and composing the moving sounds for the soundtrack of Netflix’s civil rights story of Bayard Rustin. https:/…

The legendary Bill Kurtis joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier, filling in for Bob Sirott, to talk about his latest book and audiobook he wrote with his wife Donna La Pietra on a better understanding of our planet called ‘2050: A Parable for a Dying Planet’. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4480063/BILL_KURTIS_2024-01-15-140103.64kmono.mp3…

Matt Roush, longtime Senior Critic for TV Guide and journalist for TV Insider, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier, filling in for Bob Sirott, to preview the 75th Emmy Awards airing tonight. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4479971/4479971_2024-01-14-233711.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier An Easter message from Cardinal Blase Cupich .cls-7{fill:#fff;f…

Dr. Sindhu Aderson from Northwestern Medicine talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier, filling in for Bob Sirott, about why everyone seems to be sick with either the flu, COVID, or RSV, how to recognize the symptoms, and what preventative measures you can take. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/4480040/Dr_Aderson_Northwestern_2…

Show regular Dr. Ian Smith joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about kicking off the new year in a healthy way, his Met Flex Diet, how to battle the winter blues, and a sneak-peak at his new novel. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4479763/4479763_2024-01-13-022803.128.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier An Easter message from Cardinal Blase Cupich .cls-7{…

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined in studio by ABC7 Meteorologist Cheryl Scott to talk about the sub-zero conditions heading our way. Cheryl also shares the details about the Great Chicago Blood Drive next Wednesday, January 17, 2024, and Thursday, January 18, 2024. The American Red Cross is facing an “emergency blood shortage” as it experiences the…

Demetrius Ivory from the WGN-TV Weather Center joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to provide the latest on the second wave of snow, high winds, and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4479757/4479757_2024-01-13-015157.128.mp3 More coverage Weather Eclipse weather forecast: clear skies in the Northeast, clouds in Texas .cls-4{fill:#000;} Cleanup begins…

WGN Morning News’ Jeff Hoover and wife Tracy talk to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about some New Year’s Eve trivia, jokes, and cocktail recipes for a bubbly celebration! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4474640/4474640_2023-12-29-192040.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier An Easter message from Cardinal Blase Cupich .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Le…

ABC7’s Terrell Brown joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about a Chicago tradition, ‘Countdown Chicago 2024’, a local on-air celebration to ring in the new year on ABC7, this Sunday, December 31st at 11:25pm. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4474639/4474639_2023-12-29-192139.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier An Easter message from Cardinal Blase…

Legendary anchorman Walter Jacobson joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to break down the top three Chicago stories in 2023, including the Ed Burke trial, the election of Mayor Brandon Johnson and the migrant crisis, and the Chicago Bears quest to find a new home. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4474637/4474637_2023-12-29-195637.64kmono.mp3 Recent editio…

WGN Radio’s Andy Masur shares his top national and local sports headlines of the year. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4474635/4474635_2023-12-29-191735.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier An Easter message from Cardinal Blase Cupich .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lecy Goranson on 6th season of ‘The Conners’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd…

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier shares his favorite conversations of the year, including iconic anchormen Bill Kurtis & Walter Jacobson on the 50th anniversary of their pairing on THE 10 O’Clock News and a chat with Kurt Neumann of The Bodeans. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4474596/4474596_2023-12-29-175236.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier An Easter m…

Shamus Toomey of Block Club Chicago talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about Ernest Hemingway’s home going on the market, what do do with a community space in Uptown and Edgewater and FREE rides on the CTA this New Year’s Eve and early New Year’s Day. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4474595/4474595_2023-12-29-172535.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plie…

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier, filling in for Bob Sirott, is joined by Wally Podrazik and Kevin Pokorny to talk about those we lost in 2023 including Bobby Hull, Dick Butkus, Matthew Perry, Suzanne Somers, Tina Turner, and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4474425/4474425_2023-12-29-010225.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier An Easter message from Ca…

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier shares his favorite conversations of the year including TV’s Mike Rowe and Jon Anderson of YES. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4474329/4474329_2023-12-28-193329.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier An Easter message from Cardinal Blase Cupich .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lecy Goranson on 6th season of ‘The Conners’ .c…

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier, filling in for Bob Sirott, shares his conversation with Dick Smother about his brother Tommy and their act’s impact on comedy. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4474329/4474329_2023-12-28-193329.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier An Easter message from Cardinal Blase Cupich .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Lecy Goranson o…

Shamus Toomey, President and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier, filling in for Bob Sirott, to talk about winter break, FREE museum days, and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4474324/4474324_2023-12-28-192024.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier An Easter message from Cardinal Blase Cupich .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule…

Steve Bernas, President and CEO of the Illinois Better Business Bureau, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about best uses and timelines for your gift cards, holiday returns, avoiding scams, and more! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4474304/4474304_2023-12-28-185804.64kmono.mp3 More with BBB’s Steve Bernas Recent Posts Dave Plier An Easter messa…

Professor Jennifer Jenkins, Director of the Duke Center for the Study of the Public Domain at Duke University, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier, filling in for Bob Sirott, to talk about public domain works and the films, music and books that enter free use on January 1, 2024 including Disney’s Mickey Mouse from ‘Steamboat Willie’. https://serve.castfir…

Patrick Dolan of Conti & Dolan Law joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier, filling in for Bob Sirott, to break down the new Illinois laws for 2024 in the categories of employment, consumer protection and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4473941/4473941_2023-12-27-154941.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier An Easter message from Cardinal Blase Cupich .c…

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier, filling in for Bob Sirott, shares his favorite conversations of 2023 (part 2), featuring music icon Melissa Etheridge and comedian Nikki Glaser. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4473954/4473954_2023-12-27-164454.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier An Easter message from Cardinal Blase Cupich .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenod…

Dean Richards joins Dave Plier, filling in for Bob Sirott, to talk entertainment, Dean’s home video report, and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4473947/4473947_2023-12-27-161847.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report Paul McCartney praises Beyoncé’s version of ‘Blackbird’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Kiss sells t…

Jen Sabella, Director of Strategy & Co-Founder of Block Club Chicago, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier, filling in for Bob Sirott, to talk about top stories including turning the historic and abandoned Green Dolphin into a dispensary, options for your Christmas tree, rejected vanity license plates, and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4473948/447…

Dr. Sindhu Aderson joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier, filling in for Bob Sirott, to talk about the symptoms and remedies for RSV, strep, flu and COVID. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/4473942/4473942_2023-12-27-152442.64kmono.mp3 Recent posts Health Nebraska lawmakers to debate a bill on transgender students’ access to bat…

WGN-TV’s Paul Lisnek joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier, filling in for Bob Sirott, to talk about the year in politics including the wars in Ukraine, Israel, the 118th U.S. Congress being the most unproductive since the Great Depression, President Biden’s impeachment inquiry, the Hunter Biden investigation, President Trump indictments; and state and city…

WGN-TV’s Dean Richards joins Dave Plier, filling in for Bob Sirott, to talk about a lackluster holiday weekend box office, Taylor Swift, interviews with the cast of the new ‘The Color Purple’ and more! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4473712/4473712_2023-12-26-193212.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report Paul McCartney prais…

Dan Hampton joins Dave Plier, filling in for Bob Sirott, and Andy Masur to break down the Chicago Bears win over the Arizona Cardinals on Christmas Eve. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4473710/4473710_2023-12-26-191310.64kmono.mp3 More Coverage Chicago Bears Should the Bears trade their #9 overall draft pick? .cls-4{fill:#000;} What to know about …

Sam Toia, President of the Illinois Restaurant Association joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier, filling in for Bob Sirott, to talk about this year’s restaurant closures, openings, and trends for 2024. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4473699/4473699_2023-12-26-185239.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier An Easter message from Cardinal Blase Cupich .cls-7{f…

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier, filling in for Bob Sirott, shares his Favorite Conversations of 2023 Part 1, including TV icon Henry Winkler and music legend Smokey Robinson. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4473698/4473698_2023-12-26-184938.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier An Easter message from Cardinal Blase Cupich .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}…

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier, along with his two eldest children, Josh and Emma, visit with Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, at his private residence to talk about the true meaning of the Christmas season, The Declaration Fiducia Supplicans, the power of Catholic Charities, the history of the grand mansion, and the importance of family tradi…

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier shares his conversation with official Dr. Seuss biographer Dr. Judith Morgan about the legacy of Theodor Geisel and the story behind “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4473231/4473231_2023-12-23-010231.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier An Easter message from Cardinal Blase Cupich .cls-7{fill:…