Chicago Bears Director of Player and Alumni Services, Matt Simeone joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio for Veteran Voices. Hear as Matt shares the NFL efforts in November to support veterans and military members through “Salute to Service”. Listen as Matt talks about the unique history and connection of the Bears to our military, whether its playing at Soldier Field or the fact that team and NFL founder George Halas fought in both World Wars. Matt fills us in on activities and events that the Chicago Bears players participate in and support year round and special ways that the fans experienced Salute to Service during the recent game (and win) at Soldier Field. For more information about the Bears and ways they work with and support the community, go to https://www.chicagobears.com/community/

Always WIN with the Undefeated Flavor of El Bandido Yankee, the Official Tequila of GameDay! For events, recipes and places for purchase go to www.elbandidoyankee.com 

Two time NASCAR Cup Series Champion, Kyle Larson joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Kyle shares excitement, satisfaction and maybe even a little sadness around his surprising second Championship to end the NASCAR season. Listen as Kyle fills us in on feelings for friends, team, sponsors and looking forward to 2026. After some fun in the sun with family, Kyle is looking forward to more great racing with fans next season with Coronado Naval Base and the return to Chicagoland high on his list as favorites. Kyle Larson continues to make history in motorsports, and he reflects on his place in racing, whether it’s the bricks of Indy, dirt tracks or the Daytona 500, Kyle Larson keeps the fans happy and the trophy case always growing. For more information, tickets and times for NASCAR 2026, including one of Kyle Larson’s favorite tracks, Chicagoland Speedway, go to www.nascar.com

Next race weekend, make it Tequila at the Track with El Bandido Yankee, the Official Tequila of Raceday! For events, recipes and places for purchase go to www.elbandidoyankee.com

Connor Bedard keeps the Blackhawks winning ways going by hitting a Hat Trick in a big win this week! Hear as the WGN Radio Blackhawks broadcast team calls all the action and the key moments when the Blackhawks score to “Break Out the Bandido” for the 7-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators.

Always WIN with the Undefeated Flavor of El Bandido Yankee, the Official Tequila of GameDay! For events, recipes and places for purchase go to www.elbandidoyankee.com 

USMA graduate, combat veteran and President of the West Point Society of the Flint Hills in Kansas, Katrina Lewison joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Katrina shares excitement around bringing “Old Grads” and football fans together from Kansas and beyond for the pregame celebration between Army and K-State in Manhattan Kansas. Listen as Katrina shares the unique connection and bonds of the academy and how the conversation and comradery goes far beyond football. Katrina shares her journey from Kansas roots to West Point to combat missions and being back home as a leader in business and government. The pregame tailgate at “Rockin K’s” saw fans, families and West Point graduates from 25 to 100 years old celebrating what would be a big Army win in support of Fort Riley. For more information about the West Point Association of Graduates go to https://www.westpointaog.org/

Always WIN with the Undefeated Flavor of El Bandido Yankee, the Official Tequila of GameDay. For events recipes and places for purchase go to www.elbandidoyankee.com 

Kameryn and Macy from Rockin K’s in Manhattan Kansas join Dane Neal on WGN Radio during a pregame celebration and “Tequila Tailgate”. Hear as they share the fun, excitement, food and more that make Rockin K’s the top destination for tailgates and El Bandido Yankee Tequila before games at Kansas State University. Kameryn and Macy talk about the importance of Fort Riley and how the event supporting Army was a great way to bring fans and America together around fun and football. For more information and to make your way to Rockin K’s for a great game-day go to https://eatingmhk.com/

Always WIN with the Undefeated Flavor of El Bandido Yankee, the Official Tequila of GameDay! For events, recipes and places for purchase go to www.elbandidoyankee.com 

BBQ Hall of Famer and lifelong Bears fan Ray Lampe “Dr. BBQ” joins Wendy Snyder live on WGN Radio. Hear as Ray shares all the excitement coming up around the highly anticipated game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Chicago Bears. Listen as Wendy and Ray talk about the El Bandido Yankee Tequila Tailgate coming up Sunday from Tailgreeter. Fans will get to pregame with all inclusive food and beverages, music, BBQ and VIP’s like Chris Chelios and more. Dr. BBQ will be cooking up great grill samples for fans using his favorite African Charcoal and Firewater BBQ will be smoking up their award winning food. El Bandido Yankee Tequila will be flowing as fans get ready for the biggest Bears game of the season! For more information and tickets to the tailgate check out https://tailgreeter.com/bears-vs-cowboys-tailgate-chicago-bears-tailgating-club

Always WIN with the Undefeated Flavor of El Bandido Yankee, the Official Tequila of GameDay! For events, recipes and places for purchase go to www.elbandidoyankee.com 

WANNA Parlay VIP Experience Winner Matt Figula, joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Matt shares excitement on game day as he enjoys the El Bandido Yankee Tequila Tailgate with Da Bus and all the Firewater BBQ and Bears team spirit before the game. Matt fills us in on his winning WANNA Parlay and how he loves the app, community and all the ways to win. Matt and his friend then head to the WANNA Parlay, El Bandido Yankee Suite at Soldier Field for Monday Night Football, capping off his VIP Experience. You too can win like Matt, just download WANNA Parlay and enter code “WGN” for up to $250 in deposit match and play “The World’s Richest Parlay”. Stay tuned to Hamp and OB all season long for Jim Bob’s Pigskin Picks and The Jim Bob Show with Dane on WGN Radio!

Always WIN with the Undefeated Flavor of El Bandido Yankee, the Official Tequila of GameDay! For events, recipes and places for purchase go to www.elbandidoyankee.com 

Victor Tenorio of Fat Rosies, joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Victor shares excitement around Mexican Independence Day and special things happening with the ten Taco special and a new signature cocktail with El Bandido Yankee called the “Mexicana Bandida”. Listen as Victor shares all the action at the Chicago area locations with fun, food, Mariachis and more including the new fall menu coming soon! For all the information, action and celebrations happening for Mexican Independence Day go to www.fatrosies.com.

Always WIN with the Undefeated Flavor of El Bandido Yankee, the Official Tequila of GameDay! For events, recipes and places for purchase go to www.elbandidoyankee.com 

Electric Outdoors CEO and Founder Josef Hjelmaker joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Josef shares excitement for the Electrify Expo happening in Schaumburg and what attendees will experience at the show. Listen as Josef talks about the EO Canopy, what it can do and how people can utilize it for personal, enjoyment, business, important government applications and more. Josef fills us in on the inspiration to create the company and the satisfaction so far having a self-sustainable, fully mobile, off grid “residence” ready to take on the mountains, beach, hunting, fishing or anything you can imagine and even possibly NASCAR race week tailgates! Meet Josef and the team at Electrify Expo and for more information about Electric Outdoors and all they are doing go to https://electricoutdoors.com/

Tim Harrison, Vice President of Corporate Partnerships for Phoenix Children’s Hospital, joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Tim shares the background and important work of the Hospital, the expansive related system and the essential role they have in helping kids from Arizona and beyond to stay healthy. Tim and Dane talk about the unique connection that Arizona and the Phoenix area have with Chicago, from partner hospitals like Lurie Children’s to vacations and of course the spring training homes to our Cubs and White Sox. Tim fills us in on the recent campaign and collaboration that brought the important work of Phoenix Children’s together with the great food of Barrio Queen and added Chicago and Arizona’s favorite tequila El Bandido Yankee. During the recent campaign to raise funds and awareness for Phoenix Children’s Hospital, guests at all the Barrio Queen locations were able to buy a “Giverita” frozen margarita made with El Bandido Yankee and a portion of the purchase for each margarita went to support the cause. Tim talked about the importance of the relationship with the community and appreciation for the support and fun ways to engage the public, while staying “hydrated” at Barrio Queen, especially in the hot Arizona weather! For more information on Phoenix Children’s and the important work they do all year long check out https://phoenixchildrens.org/ and to enjoy the best authentic Mexican food, drinks and more be sure to visit https://www.barrioqueen.com/ where you can always “Break Out the Bandido!”

Always WIN with the Undefeated Flavor of El Bandido Yankee, the Official Tequila of GameDay! For events, recipes and places for purchase go to www.elbandidoyankee.com