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.’