What’s your favorite Joan Jett song? WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Rock N’ Roll legend and pioneer Joan Jett about her beginnings with ‘The Runaways’, ‘The Blackhearts’, her biggest hits, fighting sexism and her long-time partnership with songwriter/producer Kenny Laguna. Joan will be on stage at the Allstate Arena with Bryan Adams on Sunday, July 2, 2023. joanjett.com

Actress Liza Colón-Zayas from the Chicago-based comedy-drama ‘The Bear’, inspired by our own Mr. Beef, talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about the show’s 2nd season, behind the scenes, and embracing the restaurant business as it is today.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier shares his conversation with historian and author Marc Leepson on the history of The Star Spangled Banner, early America, and the legacy of Francis Scott Key.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by his oldest son, Josh, which has become a Father’s Day weekend tradition over the years. Dave and Josh talk about an article that suggests how fathers and sons should bond, comedian Jimmy Carrane talks about improv and his one man show ‘World’s Greatest Dad (?)’ (for tickets visit […]

Scott Ziel, VP of Entertainment for Summerfest, talks to WGN Radio’s Dave and Josh Plier about the 55th annual music festival, the music lineup, the food, the experience on Milwaukee’s lakefront and more. Visit Summerfest.com

Frank Ferrante of Cabaret Zazou at Chicago’s Cambria Theater talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about the long-running show and plans to end its run on July 2nd. It’s a ‘must-see’! Visit cabaretzazou.com for tickets.

Comedian Tom Papa has spent decades on the stage making people laugh. He’s got a new book called ‘We’re All in This Together’ and joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier in studio to talk about his hilarious life observations. Visit tompapa.com for more.

Author Chris Clews joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about his latest book ‘Raised on the ’80s: 30+ Unexpected Life Lessons from the Movies and Music That Defined Pop Culture’s Most Excellent Decade’. Dave then goes ‘Back to the ’80s’ featuring conversations with the Brat Pack’s Anthony Michael Hall, Andrew McCarthy and Ally Sheedy.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Jon Taffer of Bar Rescue on Paramount+ on the new season, how he got started in the business, what motivates him, helping small business owners and more!

Dr. Ian Smith joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier in studio to talk about his latest Ashe Cayne novel ‘The Overnights’ and his book, The Met Flex Diet, for a healthy summer. Doctoriansmith.com