Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Mark Carman (in for Andy Masur) start things off by talking about Star Wars Day (May the 4th). Additionally, they discuss balloons and Dean’s fear of heights. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us down south to Enigma, Georgia.

Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about the dangers of inhaling helium. Additionally, he discusses recent studies regarding Beta blockers and Statins.

Dean kicks off his This Week in Theatre segment with Death Becomes Her stars Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard. Then, co-creator of Late Nite Catechism Vicki Quade joins Dean in studio to discuss the show’s 32nd anniversary performance.

Dean’s A-List interview this week is with actor and activist Gary Sinise, and On this week’s Food Time segment Dean talks about food only grandma can make, in honor of Vince Vaughn’s upcoming movie ‘Nonnas.’

Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about the dangers of inhaling helium. Additionally, he discusses recent studies regarding Beta blockers and Statins.

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off talking about their former days in the music radio industry. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to McClean Virginia, where elementary students received the very first tests of the Polio vaccine.

Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about measles, including some of its side effects and signs to look for. Then, Dr. Silver answers some questions from listeners.

Joey D’Auria, formerly known as ‘Bozo the Clown’ joins Dean to talk about his return to Chicago for ‘Nightmare Weekend‘ May 2nd-4th at the Donald E. Stevens Convention Center.

Dean kicks off his This Week in Theatre segment with actors Jeff Parker and Vaneh Assadourian, of The Da Vinci Code, playing now through June 1st at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace.

Dean’s A-List interview this week is with singer and actor Donnie Wahlberg who discusses everything from marriage, to the anniversary of his album ‘Step by Step.’

Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about measles, including some of its side effects and signs to look for. Then, Dr. Silver answers some questions from listeners.

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start off this Easter Sunday edition of the show talking about everybody’s favorite Easter snack: Peeps. Well, maybe not everyone’s favorite…

For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us to the historic Lexington, Massachusetts.

Olivia Matongo, VP of Programs for the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter then join Dean to share details about brain health and the Illinois Brain Health Project.

Dean kicks off his This Week in Theatre segment by playing back some of his interview with Actor Thomas Gibson talking about his latest project, Henry Johnson, now showing at Victory Gardens Theater through May 4th. Then, Northlight’s Artistic Director BJ Jones joins Dean to celebrate Northlight’s 50 year anniversary. Listen in while BJ shares how they plan to celebrate this achievement during the 2025-2026 season, details on their latest production Prayer for the French Republic, and more!

Dean’s A-List interview this week are with Filmmaker Ryan Coogler and Actor Michael B. Jordan along with some of the cast members of Sinners.

On this week’s Food Time segment Dean talks about Tom Cruise’s White Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake.

Olivia Matongo, VP of Programs for the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter, join Dean Richards to share details about brain health and the Illinois Brain Health Project.

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, and Andy Masur start this week by talking about passover.

Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week,  Dr. Silver talks about ALS and the effect it has on the body. Then, Dr. Silver answers some questions from listeners.

Magician Dennis Watkins joins Dean to talk about how magic has changed over the years and his show at The Magic Parlour! For tickets and more, visit themagicparlourchicago.com.

Dean goes into the archives to share an interview with Ted Neely!

Below are pictures from today’s Far Flung Forecast with Dave Schwan. More from Schwanie.

From top to bottom, a plaque displayed at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Launch Pad at Cape Canaveral, which launched the Apollo spacecrafts and a close up look inside the Command Module for the astronauts that went to the moon.  The shot on the right is my Dad, Paul Schwan, standing under the display of an engine from the Saturn 5 Rocket, on display at the Kennedy Space Center.  We spent two days there in 2016.

Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about ALS and the effects it has on the body. Then, Dr. Silver answers some questions from listeners.

Ingredients:

12 large or extra-large hard-boiled eggs  (see hard-boiling instructions below)  

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish  (squeeze the liquid out as much a s possible)

1 teaspoon creamy horseradish sauce

1/4 cup finely chopped celery 

1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion  (squeeze the liquid out)

1/2 cup sliced pimento olives for topping

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt optional

¼ teaspoon lemon zest 

1/2 teaspoon paprika for dusting

Directions:

To hard-boil the eggs:

To make the deviled egg filling:

Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver to give a measles update and share precautions to take. Later on Dr. Silver talks about pacemakers and answers listener questions.

Joe Brand, Radio Play-by-Play Voice of the Pittsburgh Penguins, joins the Sunday morning crew to talk about his first year with Pittsburgh, what it is like to be back in Chicago, and more!

Peter Blair, Executive Producer, Lincolnshire Marriott, joins Dean to talk about what the Marriott is doing to celebrate their 50th anniversary!

Norm Langhill, Teatro Zinzanni producer, joins Dean to talk about Teatro Zinzanni announcing that

Dean’s A-List interviews are with Shahar Isaac, Noah James, George H. Xanthis, Elizabeth Tabish, and Paras Patel from the cast of The Chosen!

Then, Dean goes into the archives to share his mom’s Famous Deviled Eggs Recipe.

Below are pictures from today’s Far Flung Forecast with Dave Schwan. More from Schwanie.

“Here is Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center pictures near Mandan and Washburn, North Dakota.  This is a replica of the original fort from 1804-05.  The last picture is from Theodore Roosevelt National  Park and the Little Missouri River.”