Dave Plier

Dave Plier and Dave Schwan reflect on the impact of 9/11 and how it changed America on the 16th Anniversary, sharing the audio from various news outlets on that fateful morning.

Ever wonder how you can get a ticket to the world’s most prestigious sporting events-The Super Bowl, Final Four, The Masters, Wimbledon and many others? Jeffrey Jacobs, author of the new book ‘Get Off the Couch, See It LIVE’, talked to Dave to break it all down and make it happen.

Dave Plier welcomes comedy legend Bob Newhart to celebrate his 88th birthday, 45 years of ‘The Bob Newhart Show’, the 35th anniversary of ‘Newhart’, stories of his very beginnings on WGN Radio and his special friendship with the late Don Rickles.   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3394601/3394601_2017-09-04-111301.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3748.mp3

Musician Bob Dorough, who composed dozens of songs in the ABC award winning ‘Schoolhouse Rock’, joins Dave Plier to talk about the series that taught millions that ‘Knowledge is Power’.   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3394593/3394593_2017-09-04-105533.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3748.mp3

Heather Long, Economics Reporter for the Washington Post, breaks down the American Job market, the unemployment rate vs. the skills gap and signs that the economy is growing.

Dave Plier and Dave Schwan celebrate the legacy of comedian Jerry Lewis and what was an annual tradition on Labor Day weekend, the MDA telethon.   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3394581/3394581_2017-09-04-103821.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3748.mp3

Dave Plier talks backyard grilling, tailgating tips, the recipe for brisket, classic side dishes and brown bag apple pie on the grill with Grillmaster Kevin Kolman from Weber Grill. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3394579/3394579_2017-09-04-102519.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3748.mp3

Dave Plier and Dave Schwan talk about the history of Pullman and the introduction of the first sleeping car, Kodak’s introduction of rolled film, the first NFL Chicago All-Star Game, WWI begins when Germany invades Poland, Gunsmoke leaves the airwaves, and Mary Tyler Moore ends her historic TV show.

Dave Plier and Roger Badesch talk about the recent proposal to rename both Washington and Jackson Parks, as well as Balbo Drive and the mission to remove confederate and religious monuments throughout the country.

Funnyman Marlon Wayans: Netflix’s ‘Naked’, Upcoming Appearance at Chicago Improv joins Dave to talk about his new Netflix comedy ‘Naked’, raising teenagers and his upcoming appearance this fall at Chicago Improv.