Maria Bashmakov, Do312 Content Manager + Regional Content Lead, joins Dane to talk about how to celebrate 312 day! For more information visit do312.com.

Father Pat McGrath, Pastor at Old St. Patrick’s Church, joins Dane to share what the church is doing to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!

Meathead joins the show to share grilling tips and to talk about his book, “The Meathead Method: A BBQ Hall of Famer’s Secrets and Science on BBQ, Grilling, and Outdoor Cooking with 114 Recipes” which comes out in May. For more information visit amazingribs.com.

Latasha Causey, President of NASCAR’s Phoenix Raceway, joins Dane to talk about today’s Shriners Children’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway, and how racing has grown in Arizona.

Ray Evernham, NASCAR Hall of Famer, former team owner and crew chief, joins the show to talk about his career and his book “Trophies and Scars”.

Alex Damron, Chief Marketing Officer for INDYCAR, and Vice President Corporate Communications at Penske Entertainment Corp., joins Dane to talk about the upcoming INDYCAR events and talks about INDYCAR driver Josef Newgarden sharing his workout routine at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival.

Grant DePorter, President and Owner of Harry Caray’s Restaurant Group, joins Dane to talk about the history of Harry Caray’s restaurants. Then Grant talks about the theme for this year’s toast to Harry Caray. The Lisa Dent show will be there for this year’s toast live at Harry Caray’s Tavern Navy Pier on Tuesday, March 18 from 2pm to 6pm! For more information click here.

Clare Clark, Senior Communications Manager for Visit Indy, joins Dane to talk about what’s going on in Indianapolis including a month full of college basketball! For more information visitindy.com.

Jim Bob Morris, El Bandido Yankee co-founder & WANNA Parlay co-founder, joins Dane to talk about WANNA Parlay and why you should use it for college basketball all March long! Use code “WGN” for a deposit match bonus!

Dean, Dave, and Andy Masur start this week by talking about their rituals at baseball games

During this week’s shortened show, we get Dean’s Oscar’s predictions and insight from Dr. Silver on Gene Hackman’s death.

Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver gives some medical insights into the mysterious death of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa. Then, Dr. silver answers some questions from listeners.

Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver gives some medical insights into the mysterious death of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa. Then, Dr. Silver answers some questions from listeners.

Dean, Dave, and Andy Masur start this week by talking about Dave’s big coat he has on and his patrolling.

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 pneumonia and severe pneumonia with Pope Francis reportedly having pneumonia. Later on, Dr. Silver talks about what to know about the Measles outbreak in Texas and what we should know.

Rob Anderson, CEO of Respiratory Health Association, joins Dean to talk about Hustle Chicago which is raising money for RHA’s work to prevent lung disease and promote clean air. For more information visit resphealth.org.

Dean’s A-List interviews this week are with Mel Brooks and Daisy Ridley.

Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about pneumonia and severe pneumonia with Pope Francis reportedly having pneumonia. Later on, Dr. Silver talks about what to know about the measles outbreak in Texas and what we should know.

Dean, Dave, and Andy Masur start this week by talking about what the show would be like if they sang the whole time.

Dr. Lauren N Taglia, MD PhD Dermatologist with Northwestern Regional Medical Group, joins Dean for this week’s health update. Dr. Taglia starts this off by sharing skin care tips to protect your skin in this cold weather. Later on, Dr. Taglia shares skin cancer precautions.

Jeffrey Haydon, Ravinia President and CEO, joins Dean to talk about Ravinia’s $75 million renovation project and what changes fans can expect.

Samantha Gershman, playing Carole King in “Beautiful, the Carole King Musical” at the Drury Lane, joins Dean to talk about playing Carole King in the show, how she prepares for the role, and more! For more information visit drurylanetheatre.com.

Dean’s A-List interviews this week are with Robert Pattinson, Steven Yeun, and Carl Lumbly!

Below are pictures for today’s Far Flung Forecast. More from Schwanie:

“Here are four shots relating to Abraham Lincoln and President’s Day.  First is the Lincoln Birthplace near Hodgenville, Kentucky.  The temple-like building you see in the distance houses a replica of the log cabin where Lincoln was born on a farm, on February 12, 1809.  The shot with two statues is in Alton, Illinois, at the site of one of the Lincoln-Douglas Debates in 1858.  Lincoln’s home in Springfield, Illinois is to the right of it and the last shot is the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.”

Dr. Lauren N Taglia, MD PhD Dermatologist with Northwestern Regional Medical Group, joins Dean Richards for this week’s health update. Dr. Taglia starts this off by sharing skin care tips to protect your skin in this cold weather. Later on, Dr. Taglia shares skin cancer precautions.

Dean, Dave, and Andy Masur start this week by discussing the history of the Super Bowl.

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 a 2nd flu surge we are seeing and talks about ways you can stay healthy. Dr. Silver also talks about how much sleep you should get and how to get good sleep.

Randy Duncan, Renowned choreographer and dancer, joins Dean to talk about the kidney disease he is battling and his need for a kidney transplant. If you think you could be a match for Randy contact Jason Patera at The Chicago Academy for the Arts or Dean at [email protected].

Jessie Mueller and Seth Rudesky from Seth’s Broadway Concert Series join Dean to share about the show and what makes this show unique.

Dean’s A-List interview this week is with Wayne Brady!