Patric Richardson, The Laundry Evangelist and host of ‘The Laundry Guy’ on Discovery+, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about the best laundry practices. Patric details how frequently we should wash our sheets and then highlights his laundry camp that teaches how to wash and sort all clothing and fabric. Patric also answers listeners’ laundry questions.

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Al Piemonte Ford’s memorable TV ads from the 80s, Marriott’s Great America’s Memorial Day weekend grand opening, and Leaf Brands candy company.

Jen Sabella, Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on:

Pe Erre Domino Club Coming to Humboldt Park’s Paseo Boricua: An all-ages social club aimed at preserving the game of dominoes, a Puerto Rican cultural tradition, is set to open this summer with classes and tournaments.

Woman Donates Kidney To Renowned Chicago Choreographer — Who Will Soon Dance Again: Randy Duncan has worked all over the world and trained hundreds of dancers. When a woman read about his kidney disease in Block Club, she donated hers.

As Pet Surrenders Surge, Chicago’s Overcrowded Animal Shelter Sounds The Alarm: Chicago Animal Care and Control is struggling to keep up with the large number of pets being surrendered daily — but escalating costs are making it hard for people to keep their furry family members, experts said.

Author Chris Carosa joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about National Hamburger Day and the origin story of the hamburger. Chris and Wendy chat about some of the unique toppings that people put on burgers and what dreaming about burgers truly means. You can learn more about hamburgers and their interesting history in Chris’ book, Hamburger Dreams.

On May 28th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Bob Zeni, the Chicago Tomato Man, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to inform listeners on how often they should fertilize their tomatoes, the recommended distance to keep between plants, and the best soil for plant growth. The Tomato Man also answers listeners’ questions about their gardens.

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to discuss the shortage of products on the shelves and why certain items can be difficult to obtain. Paul and Wendy also talk about the impact of tariffs on goods and how people can save money while prices keep increasing.

Host & editor of Comic Book Club Alex Zalben, in for Dean Richards, joins Wendy Synder, in for Bob Sirott, to provide details on the latest news in entertainment. Wendy and Alex talk about Catherine O’Hara in ‘The Studio’, the new HBO Pee-wee Herman documentary, ‘The Last of Us’ season finale, the ‘Rick and Morty’ new season, and more.

Dave Benjamin, Co-founder and Executive Director of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about water and boat safety with summer on the horizon. Dave stresses the importance of not panicking in a critical water situation, as panic is the first stage of drowning.

Jen Sabella, Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on:

Self-Guided ‘Pastport’ Offers Bargoers A Tour Of 8 Historical Logan Square Taverns: The monthlong crawl highlights insider secrets, weird building tidbits, and stories from bar owners past and present.

Intuit Art Museum Reopens Friday After $10 Million Revamp: Dedicated to self-taught artists, the West Town museum has tripled its gallery space, built community areas, and added accessible upgrades, among other changes. Admission is free this weekend.

Meet Chicago Public Schools’ Only Competitive Bass Fishing Team: Taft High School is home to Chicago Public Schools’ only bass fishing team. Over the past 16 years, the team has grown as more young people have gotten into fishing.