Brian Noonan

Brian and Cody tell radio and podcast stories, banter about Alabama, discuss job hopping, and end up in a somehow serious conversation about zombies. Brain kicks off the show with a random reference to Jonathon Brandmeier, whom he idolized as a radio icon when he was younger. Brian describes the first time they met during “cross-talk” (which Brian also explains), and the other occasions when they’d crossed paths without Jon knowing it. It’s a heartwarming slice of behind-the-scenes radio history! Then, […]

Brian talks about a parking garage power outage, Election Day antics, and California wildfires. To kick off the show, Brian talks about a power outage that occurred just as he was arriving in the parking garage on his way to the station. He and the crew have some fun talking about the possibility of the elevator in the building going out, and what might have happened if he couldn’t make it upstairs to do the show live. Then, Brian wishes everyone […]

Brian and Cody welcome Chef Jill Dedinsky from Goddess and Grocer to talk Thanksgiving dinner planning, including some incredible catering options to keep your holiday as simple as possible. Jill talks about the history of Goddess and Grocer and how she got into the catering business, then discusses mistakes people make when preparing Thanksgiving dinner. She also gives tips for getting everything done/ready at the same time. Plus: learn about Thanksgiving catering options from Goddess and Grocer!

Brian and Cody urge you to vote this Tuesday, November 6, and discuss some of the major themes of this year’s midterm elections. Then: fun Halloween party and costume stories! First, Brian and Cody urge you to vote on Tuesday, November 6. They discuss “bad candidates” and being forced to vote for the lesser of two evils in some cases, then Cody shocks Brian by explaining that he hasn’t seen a single political ad on TV this year (because he […]

Brian recounts his adventures on a group tour across England, and Cody talks about his honeymoon/anniversary adventures in Belize. Jeff Carlin, Roe Conn’s producer, also joins the recording following a local Oktoberfest event.  

http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3561099/3561099_2018-10-27-190039.64kmono.mp3 Brian gives his “regular theatre guy review” of Broadway in Chicago’s production of Hello, Dolly! at the Oriental Theatre. The cast was phenomenal and he STRONGLY recommends seeing the show — while you still can! Hear why Brian gave the show a rave review and learn why you should get your tickets right away. Then, hear Brian and Cody somehow go off on a hilarious tangent involving rainbow sherbet, lemonade cravings, and the Rambo and Rocky movies. It’s fun for the whole […]

Brian Noonan is in for Dane Neal today during ‘On The Road’. Brian on this short edition of the Brian Noonan Show is joined in-studio with Kevin Cary who is the owner at Begyle Brewing and the board president of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild  along side Brian Krajack, general manager at Forbidden Root Restaurant and Brewery. Kevin and Brian talk to Noonan about The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild barrel-aged beer festival and competition, FoBAB, that will be happening on November 16-17 at UIC […]

John Carruthers of Revolution Brewing and Jesse Valenciana of Goose Island Brewery join Brian and Cody in-studio to review a selection of hazy New England IPAs, Belgian Tripels, and Rauchbiers. To kick off the show, Jesse and John recap the Great American Beer Festival in Colorado, the premiere competition for American brewers. They give props to various breweries, including a number of Chicago-based beer makers for “cleaning up” at the event. During their discussion, John and Jesse also laud the extensive beer selections at […]

http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3556463/3556463_2018-10-14-123303.128.mp3 Brian and Cody react to Brian’s appearance on Chicago Med and swap fall travel stories with Roe Conn’s producer Jeff Carlin. Plus: Brian’s “regular guy theatre review” of the Broadway in Chicago production of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Oriental Theatre. Experience the live countdown and reaction to Brian’s “big moment” on Chicago Med, as he and Cody begin recording the podcast live just moments before the opening scene of the episode in which he […]

Brian and Cody give a rave review to Broadway in Chicago’s pre-Broadway world premiere of Tootsie at the Cadillac Palace Theatre. Plus: adventures at the Billy Goat Tavern, socks in kindergarten, and babysitting tales! To kick off the show, Brian explains why he’s sick, and teases a scandalous story about socks from kindergarten class earlier. He and Cody also ask for music submissions for them to use as a podcast theme song, which you can send to the Brian Noonan […]