Brian Noonan

Doctor Stewart Shankman is the Chief of Psychology at the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Shankman says that the biggest problem is the uncertainty. He says that it’s normal to have some anxiety as things begin to reopen because there is a level of trust that must take place between people when in public. Dr. Shankman also distinguishes between what a normal and abnormal level of anxiety is for you to have.

Brian Noonan talks with Colleen Callahan, the Director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources about the reopening of Illinois State Parks on May 29th. Callahan says that Illinois residents have become a “model” for other states and their parks as Illinois opened a few sites early. Callahan also breaks down the new guidelines in place as parks begin to open.

Katherine Valleau is the owner of Exit Strategy Brewing and talks to Brian Noonan about how the recent news of all Illinois restaurants, bars to close for inside dining for 2 weeks to limit COVID-19 spread

Doctor Stewart Shankman, Chief of Psychology at Northwestern Medicine, joins Brian Noonan.

Florence Ann Romano, The Windy City Nanny, is an author, philanthropist and web series star/host. She joins Brian Noonan to talk about how to describe the Coronavirus to your kids or grandkids.

It’s Groundhog Day and Brian Noonan fills-in for Rick Pearson with a very eventful show! Brian, accompanied by Roger Badesch in the Newsroom and Producer CaSera (aka Cash), talks Groundhog Day results; follows up on New Year’s resolutions and how people are keeping up with them; and the various effects of the “Superbowl Syndrome”.

We also check-in with Cody Gough with an update on the previous Bow Tie Theatre Review of Teatro ZinZanni’s Love, Chaos & Dinner. Additionally, Cody fills us in on the Superbowl game happenings.

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Mentalist Jonathan Pritchard joins Brian Noonan and Cody Gough on the Matt Bubala Show this weekend. Pritchard says his skill set started at an early age and we get some first hand knowledge as he joins us in-studio. Tune in to learn more about how you can book him for corporate events, catch upcoming shows.

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Brian Noonan and Cody Gough are back and braved the winter storm weather as Matt takes a trip to Florida this weekend. As expected, we talk about winter driving. Mentalist Jonathan Pritchard joins the show live in-studio at 1:15 a.m. At 2 a.m., Brian plays Overnight Arcade with some listeners. Later on, we discuss how realistic it is to give up social media screens….and how Cody has so many famous Twitter followers. Jess takes a trip to Nashville, Cody is trying to buy a house. The full show podcast can ben found right here.

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Brian Noonan is in for Roe Conn on day two of the new year bringing you all of the laughs and news you need this afternoon!

To kick off the show, Brian welcomes back Lauren Lapka and Kevin Powell back from their time off for the holidays.

Brian then talks to WGN-TV Ben Bradley about all of the top stories happening in Chicago. Some topics include the legalization of Marijuana and the ride share tax. To close out the hour, Brian talks with ABC Correspondent Andy Fields.

Then, the conversation turns to the listeners because Brian wants to know if there is any way to completely change the old mindset for weed. Then Brian switches gears to talking about 2020 Census happening at the start of this decade. To close out hour two, Brian talks about the new story involving The Pope slapping a women’s hand as well as Chicago White Sox updates with Kevin Powell.

On the latter half of the show Brian starts it off with the Top 5 at 5. Then Brian covers some of news articles that hit the news. Some including food trucks, Lauren Lapka is a great wing-women, FDA labels, The Toaster Oven, Parents getting nanny’s and so much more!