WGN-TV’s Mike Hamernik joins Dave Plier with the latest on the winter storm. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3587538/3587538_2019-01-19-121938.64kmono.mp3

Lindsey shares information on ‘The Socket Shelf’ along with Dave Plier, Mike Holmes, and Jim Sullivan. Socket Shelf is the revolutionary new power station that lets you add a shelf to any outlet. Socket Shelf features 6 outlets, 2 USB and built-in surge protection. No installation required – just plug it in! Buy it at buysocketshelf.com http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3587540/3587540_2019-01-19-122140.64kmono.mp3

Dave Plier talks to ABC7 Chicago Meteorologist Cheryl Scott about her passion for the American Red Cross, the upcoming Great Chicago Blood Drive, New Years resolutions and her recent fashion feature in Chicago Magazine.   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3585245/3585245_2019-01-13-024545.64kmono.mp3

More than 50,000 books, pieces of music, and other works from 1923 are now in the public domain. What does that mean? Smithsonian Magazine writer Glenn Fleishman joins Dave to break it all down,  plus, where to access public domain works of art in Chicago. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3585244/3585244_2019-01-13-024144.64kmono.mp3

Dave Plier and Dave Schwan look back at Dave’s interview with Betty White as she celebrates her 97th birthday, the Lone Ranger debuts, Seinfeld premieres, Ernie Banks elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, Ronald Reagan was inaugurated, Sunday’s Chicago No Pants Subway Ride and more. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3585267/3585267_2019-01-13-061207.64kmono.mp3

Dave Plier and Dave Schwan talk about the invention of the flush toilet in 1861, Coca-Cola is introduced, the Chicago Cubs drop plans to add lights in Wrigley Field in 1942, Wham-O launches the frisbee, ‘All In The Family’ debuts with a warning on CBS, the first episode of ‘Happy Days’. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3583049/3583049_2019-01-06-060949.64kmono.mp3

Dave looks back on his Favorite Conversations on the Year (Part One) featuring comedian Denis Leary, actress Marion Ross, producer Judd Apatow, actors David Eigneberg & Christian Stolte, legendary news anchors Bill Kurtis & Walter Jacobson, Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain, live-action TV producer Marty Krofft and ‘The Loop’ Tribute with Kevin Matthews, Larry Wert, Wendy Synder and Bill Leff.  

The first New Year’s celebration in 45 B.C., Chicago’s tragic Iroquois Theater Fire in 1903, Radio City Music Hall opens, FDR creates the March of Dimes, ‘Dragnet’ debuts, ‘The Sonny & Cher Show’ reignited the variety show and Nancy Pelosi becomes the 1st Woman Speaker of the House.

Dave Plier along with his wife Lori welcome their three children, Josh, Emma and Alex to share cherished family traditions, favorite holiday-themed Tv episodes; Peter Billingsley, ‘Ralphie’ from ‘A Christmas Story’ on it’s 35th anniversary and Cardinal Blase Cupich shares his Christmas Message of Hope. Bonus: Listen to beloved holiday classic ‘Hardrock, Coco & Joe’!   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3579491/3579491_2018-12-23-010031.64kmono.mp3

Actor, director and producer Peter Billingsley joins Dave Plier to talk about the making of ‘A Christmas Story’, celebrating its 35th anniversary, behind the scene stories, original props he owns and why the movie has become a Christmas classic. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3579487/3579487_2018-12-23-002427.64kmono.mp3