Sam Panayotovich hashes out the first third of the baseball season with Matt. Here’s what a game deficit will mean to the Cubs. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/2767124/2767124_2016-05-31-114024.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3765.mp3

Author Debbie Graber talks about what got her into writing, from her schooling in LA, to her improv training at the Second City. Here’s what inspired her “The Office”-esque book of short stories, Kevin Kramer Starts on Monday. Then, she lets you in on how to pursue writing if it’s your dream!

In honor of Memorial Day, A Safe Haven President Neli Vasquez shares what inspired the organization that provides housing and transitional services to veterans. She shares that those who inspired her include her own husband. A Safe Haven will unveil its newest Melrose Park location in June, which provides vets with permanent housing.

Matt speaks about his trip to New York with WGN News Anchor Roger Badesch. Matt and Roger talk about how religion is figurative. Lyman Ward who portrayed Tom Bueller in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” speaks with Matt about his career: Ferris Bueller, Movie Easter Eggs and Ferris Fest. 2016 Presidential “mud slanging” is discussed. Matt wants to know: what is the latest a third party candidate can enter the 2016 Presidential Race? Managing Editor at Fandango.com and contributing editor at […]

Managing Editor at Fandango.com and contributing editor at Movies.com, Erik Davis speak about comedy sequels and reviews: This Week’s Box Office.

Lyman Ward who portrayed Tom Bueller in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” speaks with Matt about his career, Ferris Bueller, Movie Easter Eggs and Ferris Fest.

Critters have set up residency in Matt’s attic. Animal control has set traps to catch what Matt hopes are squirrels. Donald Trump portraying himself as his own spokesperson named “John Miller” is discussed. Matt plays audio from “John Miller”. Matt feels that Donald will become the next president because people are so: “Anti-Hillary”. Co-Founder of the Armored Combat League: Andre Sinou explains what the Armor Combat League is. Donald Trump will not release his tax returns. WGN News Anchor Roger […]

Co-founder of the Armored Combat League Andre Sinou speaks about Armored Combat  and  its growing popularity. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/2753543/2753543_2016-05-14-073743.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3765.mp3

Chicago Tribune Columnist Heidi Stevens joins Matt to talk gun violence after another fatal Chicagoland shooting, this time of a mother driving home from the Wisconsin Dells with her children. Stevens argues that instead of flowers for Mother’s Day, gun violence ought to be eliminated.

Cross-country travelers Sara Goehner and Dillon Spranley have been sharing their travels on Instagram, and first joined Matt nine months ago, at the beginning of their journey. Now, they tell Matt how traveling with an airstream they’ve renovated themselves has treated them, and where it’s taken them thus far.