Dane Neal

Star of Food Network’s “The Kitchen” Sunny Anderson joins Dane Neal to talk summer fun, 4th of July, Fireworks and her new hit show coming up. Hear as Sunny talks about the new season of BBQ Brawl and how costars Bobby Flay and Anne Burrell will coach and compete with 12 top team for the title. Listen as Sunny shares the strategy, food and locations for the show and ways some of BBQ’s best will win bragging right and more starting with Mondays 90 min premiere. For more information on showtimes and episodes go to www.foodnetwork.com

America’s Rib King and BBQ Hall of Famer Famous Dave Anderson joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Dave shares patriotic excitement for celebrating our nation’s Independence Day through food and of course BBQ. Listen as Dave fills us in on the upcoming “Porking Lot Party” in Addison on July 8th and all the ways fans can enjoy. Happening in Addison from noon to 4pm will be free BBQ, $1 draft beers and margarita samples from El Bandido Yankee Tequila. In addition to all the fun and food for fans, top area BBQ teams will be competing for a chance to cook at the World Food Championships in Dallas this November. Stop by the Famous Dave’s Addison location from noon to 4pm for all the fun, great food and to meet the one and only Famous Dave!

Dane Neal is in for Bob Sirott on this 4th of July show with guests perfect for your summer drinking and dining needs. David Hammond, co-author of Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites and Dining and Drinking Editor at NewCity, talks about Chicago’s culinary fame and some of the history of a Chicago staple: the hotdog. Then, Jim Bob Morris, founder of El Bandido Yankee Tequila and host of The Jim Bob Show with Dane, talks about everything he loves about the holiday and the success his tequila has had with racing events and country festivals.

Dane Neal is in for Bob Sirott on a Fourth of July show full of fabulous food and special events. ‘Famous’ Dave Anderson talks about the upcoming Famous Dave’s BBQ All-Star BBQ Series on Saturday, July 8th taking place at 1631 W. Lake Street in Addison. Then, Food Network personality Sunny Anderson joins the program to talk about the latest servings and stars on the Food Network, including the latest season of BBQ Brawl.

Dane Neal is in for Bob Sirott for a special 4th of July show to talk with some of NASCAR’s fastest racers. He is joined by racer Garret Smithley and Nick & Mirko Akrap, brothers and Founders of Tailgreeters, which is a new way to connect with others to have more enjoyable tailgate parties and how that can be helpful for busy racers like Garret. Later, he talks with Jesse Iwuji, another one of the racers, and Emmitt Smith, NFL Hall of Famer and part owner of Jesse Iwuji Motorsports, about their experience in Chicago.

It’s the 4th of July and Dane Neal is in for Bob Sirott to talk about all things food, fun on the Fourth and the world of motorsports. Here, he talks about family road trips with Dave Schwan and he gives us a Far Flung Forecast, then Andy Masur breaks down the NASCAR race in Chicago and later, Amber Medley, National Development Director at INROADS, talks about the diverse leadership opportunities and career programs they offer for students, especially in the world of motorsports.

NASCAR Hall of Famer Ray Evernham joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Ray talks about his career in racing and as championship crew chief with Jeff Gordon. Ray talk about the beauty of Chicago and history-making impact of the race on the city streets as well as the teams and drivers and how they will make it all happen during race weekend.

This race weekend make it Tequila at the Track with El Bandido Yankee the Official Tequila of Raceday!

NASCAR Cup Series Champion and driver of the number 4 Ford for Stewart Haas Racing, Kevin Harvick joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Kevin shares races and memories with fans in his final season. Kevin gives thoughts on his connections with Chicago area racing and fans as the inaugural Chicagoland Speedway winner and now for the history making NASCAR Chicago Street Race.

This race weekend make it Tequila at the Track with El Bandido Yankee the Official Tequila of Raceday!

NASCAR Hall of Famer and NBC broadcaster Dale Jarrett joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Listen As Dale talks about the history-making race and broadcast coming up on the streets of Chicago. Hear as Dale shares the unique opportunities and challenges on the TV side and all the excitement leading up.

This race weekend make it Tequila at the Track with El Bandido Yankee the Official Tequila of Raceday!

Three-time Cup Series Champion and NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrel Waltrip joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Darrell shares Chicago NASCAR history and connections and excitement for the first ever Street Race for the sport at the Cup level in NASCAR.

This race weekend make it Tequila at the Track with El Bandido Yankee the Official Tequila of Raceday!