Bob Sirott

Al Maag, co-founder of the 16-inch Softball Hall of Fame, joins Bob Sirott to talk about an upcoming reunion picnic and how they are celebrating their 30-year anniversary. He also explains what people can expect to see at the museum and what their mission is.

Emergency medicine physician and associate chief medical officer for Northwestern Medicine’s Central DuPage Hospital, Dr. Jeffrey Bohmer, joins Bob Sirott to talk about support for stricter food regulations and some medical routines that older people may not need. He also explains why surgery may not help with osteoarthritis and the benefits of being in nature.

Author of A Century of Hitchcock: The Man, the Myths, the Legacy, Tony Lee, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what the media has gotten wrong over the years about Alfred Hitchcock and the different people that he interviewed for the book to get a more accurate representation. He also shares details about two of his most famous films, “Psycho” and “The Birds,” and the different techniques used in those movies.

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:

South Side ‘Peace Takeover’ Looks To Provide An Alternative To Controversial ‘Teen Trends’: Saint Sabina’s annual Peace Takeover called on teenagers and their parents to resist participating in the large youth gatherings that have at times ended in violence and have ignited plenty of debate.

City Worker Who Improved Bike Infrastructure Killed While Biking In Bridgeport: Riley O’Neil, 35, was fatally struck Friday biking on Halsted Street. Colleagues are working to honor his contribution to the city’s bike infrastructure while calling for greater cycling safeguards.

21 Things To Do Outside In Chicago This June: Rollerskate on the lakefront, canoe the African American Heritage Water Trail or watch fire performers under a full moon at Foster Beach.

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Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what happened at the Tony Awards and the weekend box office numbers. She also shares what Quentin Tarantino has to say about Hollywood and the countdown to Keith Urban’s cover album.

On June 8th, 2026, Dave Schwan shares today’s potential market drivers:

Fourth-generation owner of J.P. Graziano Grocery Company, Jim Graziano, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how his giardiniera made its way to the Vatican, the celebration of their 89th anniversary, and the story of how his great-grandfather came from New York to Chicago. President of Marconi Foods, Jeff Johnson, also joins Bob to discuss what else they supply besides giardiniera, what their secret to success is, and how his great-grandfather started the company after coming from Italy.

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about the latest trendy workouts on social media and if they actually produce results. Some of the workouts include Japanese walking and Pilates.

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Michael Liptrot, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Michael has details on:

A Free Yard Sale? Ravenswood Neighbors Giving Away Housewares And More This Weekend: The Front Yard Free-Cycle drew over 1,000 attendees last year. It takes place Saturday throughout the neighborhood.

Garfield Park Getting New Little League Baseball Field With Artificial Turf, Batting Cages: The field is set to open this fall, replacing one of the park’s nine baseball diamonds.

Artist With Family Connection To Pullman Porters Pays Homage To Their Legacy: Artist Shane-Jani Jackson will showcase paintings that explore the legacies of Pullman porters and maids in a PullmanArts gallery show opening this week.

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Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about new music from Taylor Swift and Prince, as well as a documentary about Gregg Allman and movies to see this weekend. Jason Lesniewicz, senior director of cultural tourism at Choose Chicago, also joins Bob to share some fun weekend events, like the Chicago Blues Fest, the 57th Street Art Fair, and Pokémon GO Fest.