Jason Sierpien, proprietor of ‘Santa’s Village’ in East Dundee talks the park’s storied 59th history, new summer rides, food offerings, and the debut of the newly refinished Kiddieland Rides. For more information and park hours visit santasvillagedundee.com What is your favorite memory of Santa’s Village?   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3509328/3509328_2018-05-28-104028.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3748.mp3

Dave Plier and Dave Schwan talk about the true meaning of Memorial Day, which originated as ‘Decoration Day’ after the Civil War and was officially signed into law in 1967.   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3509331/3509331_2018-05-28-105931.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3748.mp3

As WGN Radio is in it’s final weeks at The Tribune Tower, WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer will join WGN’s Dave Plier in the Allstate Showcase Studio to talk about the legacy of The Tribune Tower, the history of WGN Radio and the early days of WGN TV.   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3509334/3509334_2018-05-28-110434.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3748.mp3

Dave Plier and Dave Schwan talk about the inaction of the US Copyright Law in 1790, a rare move where the Cubs traded players in the middle of a doubleheader in 1922, President; Kennedy announced plans to reach the moon, the premier of the original ‘Star Wars’ American Airlines DC-10 crashed on takeoff in 1979, the World War II Memorial is dedicated in Washington, D.C. in 2004 and Oprah airs her final show in 2011.   What is your favorite […]

Micky Dolenz of ‘The Monkees’ talks to Dave Plier about five decades of ‘Monkee Business’, how their groundbreaking  show changed the face of TV and music together, selling over 70 millions albums, their biggest hits and a return to Chicago this June with Mike Nesmith in ‘The Mike & Micky Show’ at the Copernicus Center.   What is your favorite Monkees song?   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3505810/3505810_2018-05-18-174410.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3748.mp3

Scott Dehn, proprietor of the McHenry Drive-In (one of the last two Drive-Ins in Chicagoland), joins Dave to celebrate the 85th Anniversary of the Drive-In, the throwback experience, the concession stand, the retro intermission commercials and why watching movies under the stars still resonates with fans. Later Dave talks to April Wright, the director of ‘Going Attractions’ to talk about the history of the Drive-In and about her documentary.   When you were a kid, where did you go to The Drive-In?   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3506211/3506211_2018-05-20-043011.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3748.mp3

Dave Plier and Dave Schwan discuss the day Abraham Lincoln was nominated for the Presidency, Canada Dry Ginger Ale is introduced, Watergate Hearings, SCTV debuts, Michael Jordan becomes Rookie of the Year in 1985, the day Frank Sinatra died..

Authors David Fantle and Tom Johnson talk to Dave Plier about their 40 year adventure, interviewing more than 250 other stars including Lucille Ball, Bob Hope, James Cagney, Mickey Rooney, Debbie Reynolds, George Burns, Rod Steiger, Milton Berle and Frank Capra, all featured in their new book ‘ Hollywood Heyday’. The book features a selection of 75 interviews chronicles the authors’ 40-year quest for insights and anecdotes from iconic 20th century artists. To buy the book, visit: https://www.amazon.com/Hollywood-Heyday-Candid-Interviews-Legends/dp/1476668051  

Dave, the late night crew and listeners weigh in on the most memorable TV mother’s we grew up watching including June Cleaver, Carol Brady, Marion Cunningham, Roseanne, Claire Huxtable, Roseanne, Marie Barone and Claire Dunphy. Who’s your favorite TV Mom?  

Journey’s (and Chicago’s Very Own) Jonathan Cain, Grammy nominated songwriter, keyboardist and newly inducted Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, joins Dave Plier to talk about growing up in the city and the Our Lady of Angels tragedy, starting his career with ’The Babys’, the meaning behind the lyrics of Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Faithfully,” and “Open Arms,” using their biggest anthem in the series finale of ‘The Sopranos’ and the inspiring message to never give up hope. What’s your favorite Journey […]