Chicago author Gillian Flynn, who penned New York Times best selling novels ‘Gone Girl’ and ‘Dark Places’, talks to Dave Plier about her newest project, HBO’s “Sharp Objects’, a dark thriller starring Amy Adams, plus the impact of writing interesting and often controversial female villains.  You can find more information about the show here. Have you seen HBO’s ‘Sharp Objects’ or have you read the novel or watched award winning film ‘Gone Girl’? http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3526015/3526015_2018-07-15-052315.64kmono.mp3

Dave welcomes Kevin Kolman, Weber’s Grillmaster, on July 4th to break down his best burger recipes, BBQ, corn on the grill, dessert and more! For more information on Kevin and Weber Grills visit their website here.  http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3522636/3522636_2018-07-04-112436.64kmono.mp3

Dean joins Dave to talk about WGN-TV’s “Chicago’s Summer Blast” airing at 9:30pm CT which will cover all the sights and sounds of America’s birthday celebration from Navy Pier including other Fourth of July celebrations around town. Dave and Dean also talk about the best summer anthems.   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3522637/3522637_2018-07-04-113037.64kmono.mp3

Dave Plier and Dave Schwan talk about the history of The Liberty Bell, Westpoint, the Statue of Liberty presented the US in Paris in 1884, ‘America the Beautiful’ is published and the debut of the 50-star American flag.   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3522635/3522635_2018-07-04-111735.64kmono.mp3

Actor and musician Kevin Bacon and his brother composer Michael Bacon join Dave Plier to talk about The Bacon Brothers latest album ‘Tom Petty’s T-Shirt’, their July concert at City Winery and the upcoming 35th Anniversary of ‘Footloose’   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3522640/3522640_2018-07-04-114440.64kmono.mp3

Dave Plier fills in for Steve Cochran on the 4th of July. On the show Dave replays one of his favorite interviews with Alan Alda and talks to Bob Schwarz, Vice President of Vienna Beef about the 125th anniversary of the company and some of their favorite hot dog joints in the city. Later, Dave talks to actor Kevin Bacon and his brother Michael about the Bacon Brothers newest album ‘Tom Petty’s T-Shirt’ and is also joined by WGN Radio’s own […]

Legendary Chicago anchor/reporter Walter Jacobson shares his thoughts on the shrinking world of objective journalism, and the great political divide in the media and across America.   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3522631/3522631_2018-07-04-110831.64kmono.mp3

Bob Schwarz, Vice President of Vienna Beef, joins Dave Plier to celebrate 125 years of their iconic company and talk about their new museum, saluting the ‘garden on the bun’, the classic Chicago hot dog.   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3522638/3522638_2018-07-04-113738.64kmono.mp3

Dave Plier and Dave Schwan talk about the first US Zoo, President Garfield is shot, Chicago’s Comiskey Park opens, the City of Chicago proposes to secede from the State of Illinois in 1925, Popeye debuts, Johnny Carson hits the airwaves, the first Gay Pride Parade and more.   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3519150/3519150_2018-06-24-063050.64kmono.mp3

Dave speaks to Ward Miller, Executive Director of ‘Preservation Chicago’, about the announcement that the 100 year old Chicago Avenue Bridge is up for sale, what that means for other historic bridges throughout the city, and how we can better preserve our architectural history.   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3519088/3519088_2018-06-23-192528.64kmono.mp3