Brian Noonan

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Chicago mayoral candidate Gery Chico joins Brian in-studio to talk about one of the most pressing issues facing Chicagoans: dibs! He also talks about what he’d like to accomplish if elected mayor of Chicago, and discusses other more serious policy issues.

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Brian talks about the severe winter weather in Chicago, from how to protect your home from the icy cold to why people choose to stay in a cold climate instead of move to warmer places. Plus: author Bryan Robinson discusses how to find a better work-life balance.

To kick off the show, Brian talks about the severe winter weather and why some very bad luck on the road kept him home on Saturday. Kevin Powell then calls in with an update on SoxFest 2019 and discusses all things White Sox baseball.

Lou Manfredini then joins Brian by phone to talk about how to prepare and protect your home for the extreme winter weather blanketing Chicagoland. He discusses how you should set the humidity in your home, how to keep pipes from freezing (and what to do if they freeze), how to deal with a drafty fireplace, how to weatherproof your home, and more.

Then, licensed psychotherapist and professor Bryan Robinson talks about his new book, “#Chill: Turn Off Your Job and Turn On Your Life.” He explains why it’s important for workaholics and others let go of anxiety, and how they can achieve and maintain the healthy work/life balance they need.

In the face of severe winter weather and sub-zero temperatures, Brian asks: would you move to a warmer climate if you had the chance, and if not, then what is the main thing keeping you in the greater Chicago area? The phone lines light up as listeners of all ages and backgrounds weigh in on why they choose to live in a colder climate, and what might compel them to move somewhere warmer.

Then Brian talks about “presenteeism,” the practice of going to work while , and how it affects workers and their employers. He also says that emotional support animals have gone too far after a man opted to get an emotional support alligator so he wouldn’t have to take medication. He wraps up the show by talking about a recent string of Chicago robberies targeting Canada Goose coats.

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Brian gets a recap from Cody on the latest in consumer electronics and AI at CES 2019. Plus: modern dating tips from Smart Dating Academy founder Bela Gandhi, live music from Hodie Snitch, and more!

To kick off the show, Brian gives an update on the partial government shutdown, which somehow becomes a conversation about Cody Gough, his producer, traveling with a machete whenever he flies anywhere new (he doesn’t). It’s a hilarious off-the-cuff way to kick off a full show!

Brain discusses his experience staying at Terrible’s Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, and then Cody gives an update on his experience at CES 2019, the Consumer Electronics Show, last week. He discusses facial recognition technology, products powered by artificial intelligence, and self-driving and autonomous vehicles, coolers, and luggage (!).

Chicago dating expert Bela Gandhi, founder of Smart Dating Academy, calls in to discuss how much pre-date cyber stalking is healthy. She tells Brian about the dos and don’ts of creating online dating profiles, why you should Google your name at least once a month, and other tips for dating in today’s online/connected world.

Then, Brian turns his attention to the new Gillette ad about toxic masculinity. He explains that although he agrees with the sentiment of the advertisement, he also thinks people need to realize that the spot is corporate pandering that is intended strictly to make money.

Roger Badesch joins Brian in the studio to talk about snow and building snowmen. Brian claims he doesn’t know how to make a snowman, and hilarity ensues. Cody brings up the “fire and ice” bonfires he used to watch at First Night in Rockford, and Brian has a field day with it. Brian then discusses the story of a University of Houston professor writing a letter to his students urging them to bathe regularly and wear deodorant in class.

To wrap up the show, the Hodie Snitch band joins Brian in-studio with some live music to promote their upcoming performance at the Cash for Kids: Johnny Cash Festival at the Irish American Heritage Center on Saturday, January 26.

Brian speaks with Jason Polevoi, Nick Jenkins, and Teddy Wachholz, the filmmakers behind the documentary, “F*** Your Hair: The Latin-Owned Brewery that Dumped Trump”. They speak with Brian about the remarkable story of a small Chicago-based brewery, 5 Rabbit Cerveceria, and their choice to stop selling beer to the Trump Tower after his ugly remarks regarding Mexican Immigrants. You can purchase tickets to see their film HERE.

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Brian chats with Rachel Herz, author of “Why You Eat What You Eat“, to talk about the human relationship with food, specifically our sensory, psychological, and neuro-scientific factors that influence our eating habits.

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Brian Noonan chats with Michelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing at the Adler Planetarium, to discuss the upcoming Super Blood Wolf Moon and LunaPalooza at the Adler Planetarium.

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Brian starts things off by discussing the ‘Cody Parkey’-inspired Goose Island #fieldgoalchallenge,  where the brewery ended up donating $20,000 to charity, since no one could beat the challenge! Then he speaks with Michelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing at the Adler Planetarium, to discuss the upcoming Super Blood Wolf Moon and LunaPalooza at the Adler Planetarium.  Then we speak with Rachel Herz, author of “Why You Eat What You Eat“, to talk about the human relationship with food, specifically our sensory, psychological, and neuro-scientific factors that influence our eating habits. Finally, Brian speaks with Jason Polevoi, Nick Jenkins, and Teddy Wachholz, the filmmakers behind the documentary, “F*** Your Hair: The Latin-Owned Brewery that Dumped Trump”. They speak with Brian about the remarkable story of a small Chicago-based brewery, 5 Rabbit Cerveceria, and their choice to stop selling beer to the Trump Tower after his ugly remarks regarding Mexican Immigrants. You can purchase tickets to see their film HERE.

It’s a show filled with heart, laughs, and plenty of great advice! Join the fun!

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Brian talks about the Bears in the playoffs, celebrities giving political speeches at awards ceremonies, online dating and privacy, and the implications of the partial government shutdown.

To kick off the show, Brian talks to his producer, Cody Gough, about transportation between Chicago and Rockford. Why take a regional bus when you can rent a car? Then, WGN Radio’s Kevin Powell calls in from Soldier Field with a preview of the Bears playoff game.

Brian continues talking about the Bears while Cody explains why he’s watching video game speed runs during the Awesome Games Done Quick charity event (instead of watching the Bears game like everyone else in Chicago). After some more Bears talk, Brian switches gears to talk about basketball — specifically, a story about a high school basketball team using triplets to swap free-throw shooters during a game. Is it cheating, or is it “using an edge” to win? Listeners weigh in.

Ahead of this evening’s Golden Globes ceremony, Brian asks: should celebrities “get political” in their speeches? He and Cody discuss, before they talk about the 1995 movie “Showgirls,” which Cody saw earlier that weekend. They spin off into a discussion about movies set in Las Vegas before getting back to the Golden Globes and talking about this evening’s nominees.

Could you give up your phone for a year? Now that the Weather Channel app has been accused of selling the personal data of its users, Brian and Cody discuss the pros and cons. They also talk about a hilarious series of events involving newsman Roger Badesch, who joins them for a brief conversation about Amazon delivery.

Mark Newland then calls into the show to talk about the “Government Shutdown Litter Patrol” hike he’s taking with his daughter Erica to clean up Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Then, Brian discusses how ridiculous it is that New Orleans was beaten out by a couple other cities in what he says is a terrible list of “best cities for nightlife in America.” He and Cody also discuss “Dating Sunday,” the busiest day of the year for online dating, and how you can make your profile stand out from others if you’re on the online dating scene. The show wraps up with a brand-new edition of “Florida News” — the first of 2019!

Happy Friday! On today’s show, Brian Noonan takes the helm of the Roe Conn Show w/Anna Davlantes and kicks things off with former alderman/current mayoral candidate Bob Fioretti in-studio to discuss why he thinks Cook County Board President/mayoral candidate Toni Preckwinkle should step down from running for that office. ‘Sweet’ Lou Canellis gets you ready for this weekend’s Bears playoff game against the Eagles. The Canarble Wagon rolls out, a Top Five@5 you won’t believe, and Iron Horse Stops by for ‘Live Music Friday’.

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Top Five@5 for Friday, January 04, 2019:

Senator Chuck Schumer and President Trump are still at odds over building a wall at the southern border which could result in a longer government shutdown. Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, after being sworn into congress uses profanity to express her feelings on the President. Netflix’s ‘Bird Box’ sets records for the streaming service. Kevin Hart spoke with Ellen DeGeneres about hosting the Oscars, and more!

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