Dean Richards, Dave Schwan and Jack Heinrich start the show gearing up for the Bears’ divisional round playoff game against the Rams and the tough weather the players and fans will have to put up with.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Upland, PA.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. They talk about the dangers the cold weather brings and the necessary ways to dress appropriately.

WGN Radio Sports Director Andy Masur joins the show to preview the Bears and Rams, and what to expect from Hamp & OB’s coverage later on in the day.

For This Week in Theatre, Dean talks with Maya Rowe, who plays Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, openening Jan. 28 at the Marriott Theatre. For more information, visit the Marriott Theatre.

With the entire city of Chicago buzzing about the Bears, Chicago legend and analyst on the Hamp & O’B Show, Ed O’Bradovich joins Dean to preview the matchup with the Rams and what the Bears absolutely need to do to pull out a win.

Dean’s A-List Interview this week is with Chris Pratt and Kali Reis, stars of the new movie, Mercy, releasing January 23.

On this week’s Food Time, Dean talks with Michael Muser, Executive Director of the Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence. They discuss the history of the award show and break down some of the nominees. Then Dean gathers Good, Better, Best gameday recipes from the listeners!

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. They talk about the dangers the cold weather brings and the necessary ways to dress appropriately.

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan and Jack Heinrich start the show talking about the Bears’ monumental comeback win in the playoffs against the Packers and take listener calls.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Atchison, Kansas.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. They talk about the development of a drug to combat Alzheimer’s and ALS and give an update on the super flu.

For This Week in Theatre, Dean talks with PJ Powers, who plays Don in TimeLine Theatre Company’s Chicago production of Eureka Day. The show will be playing at Broadway Playhouse from January 13 – February 22.

Marissa Lynn Jones of the League of Chicago Theaters joins Dean to talk about Chicago Theater Week. Tickets are on sale now and Theater Week will take place from February 5-15.

Dean’s A-List interview this week is with Paul Giamatti and Holly Hunter to talk about the new series Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, streaming on Paramount+.

On this week’s Food Time, Dean looks at gameday bites, including anything involving shredded cheese.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. They talk about the development of a drug to combat Alzheimer’s and ALS and give an update on the super flu.

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan and Tony DeNardis start the show talking about New Years’ resolutions and preview the upcoming Bears regular season finale.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Timonium, Maryland.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. They talk about ways to start your health goals for the new year off right, give an update on the super flu variant, and take listener questions!

For This Week in Theatre, Dean looks back to the Treetime show in November, where Garrett Forrestal from Million Dollar Quartet performs.

Dean’s A-List interview this week is with Patricia Heaton, where they discuss her new movie Merv and the anniversary of Everyone Loves Raymond.

Chicago-based comedian Deon Cole joins Dean to talk about his new podcast, “Funny Knowing You.”

On this week’s Food Time, Dean gets recipes from listeners of the best foods to make during the cold weather.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. They talk about ways to start your health goals for the new year off right, give an update on the super flu variant, and take listener questions!

Dean Richards, Ryan Burrow, in for Dave Schwan, and Kevin Wells start the show talking about the Bears clinching the NFC North and look ahead to playoff football at Soldier Field.

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dean keeps us right here in Chicago.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. They talk about the “super flu” variant spreading across the US and the steps people can take to avoid sickness.

Dean recaps 2025 with some of his favorite A-List interviews from this past year, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Benicio del Toro, Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen and Vince Vaughn.

On this week’s Food Time, Dean welcomes Jimmy Bannos Jr., to discuss his new Green restaurant, Kouklas, at 7620 N Milwaukee Ave in Niles.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. They talk about the “super flu” variant spreading across the US and the steps people can take to avoid sickness.

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, Tony DeNardis and Eli Berk start the show recapping the incredible Bears-Packers game from Soldier Field and celebrate the holidays!

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to North Pole, Alaska.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. They talk about schizophrenia in the wake of the Rob Reiner tragedy and discuss mental health warning signs. They also discuss the medical impacts of marijuana and what a possible reclassification of it could mean.

WGN-TV’s Ana Belaval joins Dean to discuss her upcoming New Year’s Eve show at European Chalet Banquets. For more information on the show, visit European Chalet Banquets.

For This Week in Theatre, Dean looks back on an interview he did in 2023 with the late Rob Reiner.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. They talk about schizophrenia in the wake of the Rob Reiner tragedy and discuss mental health warning signs. They also discuss the medical impacts of marijuana and what a possible reclassification of it could mean.