After Hours with Rick Kogan

This evening, Rick shared some beautiful Irish music featuring the amazing violinist Liz Carroll, who also joined him for a chat about her established  career and her upcoming concert at the Beverly Arts Center. Then, Rick talked about his upcoming luncheon with the amazing David Mamet, and he played some dialogue from much-loved Mamet written film “Glengarry Glenn Ross.” Then author Michael Ferro called in to talk about his novel, “Title 13.” Finally, artist Norman Baugher joined Rick in the […]

Chris Jones and Mark Caro, both of the Chicago Tribune, step in for Rick this week on After Hours. They recap the Super Bowl game, halftime show & commercials. Then, they compare their predictions for this year’s Academy Awards and talk about Richard Roper’s Twitter drama. Oh, and producer Lise consistently tries to bring the conversation back to Justin Timberlake as much as possible.   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3462533/3462533_2018-02-05-010833.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3807.mp3

Rick Kogan talks to Michelle Carter about her new memoir “From Under the Russian Snow,” which chronicles the year she spent living in Russia as a United States Information Agency Journalist-in-Residence. She tells him about what she learned during the year – about journalism and about her personal life – and why she decided to finally write about it in a book. Find out more about the book here.   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3459090/3459090_2018-01-29-002630.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3807.mp3

Rick is joined in-studio by the super curious, distinguished mind of Errol Magidson, who tells him about his book and film, “Chicago’s Only Castle,” which tells the amazing story behind the Givins’ Irish Castle in Beverly. Then, Rick features a beautiful review of the beautiful movie “Call Me by Your Name” by the amazing Zeta Moore. Laury Shelley stops by the studio to talk about her new EP, “Time is a Healer” and her upcoming CD release concert at Jazz […]

Rick is joined in-studio by the super curious, distinguished mind of Errol Magidson, who tells him about his book and film, “Chicago’s Only Castle,” which tells the amazing story behind the Givins’ Irish Castle in Beverly. Built 130 years ago, the building has gone through many purposes and tenants, and Errol expounds on each of the castle’s eras and sprinkles in some fascinating stories.   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3455760/3455760_2018-01-22-002000.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3807.mp3

Rick and producer Lise Graham talk about her podcast entering into 2018, what types of guests she has on the horizon and they hear a clip from the forth-coming Martin Luther King Day special, where she interviews amazing rapper, performer and creative entrepreneur Jason Robinson, also known as Makia! Subscribe to Lise.FM on your favorite podcast app, or listen on Soundcloud.  

It’s the last edition of After Hours with Rick Kogan of 2017, and what better way to end the year than with the brilliant Amy Brent? She and her two producers, Phil Koch and Gary Sherman, tell Rick all about their new WTTW television show, “Amy’s Book Hunt with Amy Brent.” From estate sales to flea markets to book shops, the show follows Amy on a quest to discover hidden literary treasures. Watch the premiere of the show live on […]

This week’s show is short, but very sweet, as it features the amazing Chris Greene Quartet: saxophonist Chris Greene, pianist/keyboardist Damian Espinosa, bassist Marc Piane & drummer/percussianist Steve Corley. They all join Rick in the studio to tell him about their long and illustrious career, influences, studio CDs & why they love to make music together. Find out more on their website or head over to their upcoming show at Studio 5.   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3433683/3433683_2017-12-04-001323.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3807.mp3

Rick had a jam-packed two hour show tonight, which he started off by talking to Stann Champion, a musician with a mission: to spread access to arts to kids across the city. Then, Amanda Scotese stopped by the studio to tell Rick about her wildly successful “Chicago Detours” tour company. Patti Tuomey, president of the Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart talked to Rick about the school’s amazing history and students & Daryl Nitz called in to preview his upcoming […]

Amanda Scotese, founder and travel genius behind Chicago Tours, joins Rick in the studio to talk about how the company has grown and evolved in the last 7 years. She tells Rick about moving to Chicago from Italy after working alongside tour guide guru Rick Steves, and how both tourists and locals alike have embraced her tour service since. She also told Rick about why she decided to give back by offering scholarships and grants. Find out more about Chicago […]