Rick and Dave chat with David Fletcher, author of “Chili Dog MVP” and “Joe Jackson vs. Chicago American League Ballclub” about the Hall of Fame induction of Dick Allen and the Hall of Fame forgiveness of Shoeless Joe Jackson. [Ep180]

The author of Celtic Knot, the historical novel about Chicago, Robert Conlon joins Rick and Dave. They discuss the wide-open city of Chicago during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. [Ep179]

Rick and Dave chat with Kelly Carlin. They discuss her father’s legacy, his archives, her childhood, and her journey of self-discovery. [Ep178]

Tim Gray, the Emmy-winning filmmaker known for spotlighting overlooked corners of history, joins Rick and Dave to talk about his latest documentary, now airing on PBS. The focus this time is Bob Hope and the extraordinary impact of his USO tours during World War II. [Ep 177]

Former Cubs catcher Randy Hundley teams up with Chicago broadcaster and writer John St. Augustine for Iron Man, a new book revisiting the legendary 1969 Cubs season. While Hundley relives the highs and heartbreaks of that unforgettable year, St. Augustine shares a surprising personal story from one of Hundley’s fantasy camps. It’s a blend of baseball nostalgia, clubhouse memories, and a few unexpected curveballs along the way. [Ep 176]

Mark Wukas (The Kiss of Night) has written a great new novel about journalism in the city of Chicago during the 1980s. Rick and Dave discuss the city and its journalism tradition with Mark. [Ep175]

TV’s Nellie Oleson joins Rick and Dave and talks about her one-woman show (and book) Confessions of a Prairie Bitch. She has incredible stories about Liberace, Pia Zadora, Carol Channing, Jerry Lee Lewis, and of course, Michael Landon. [Ep174]

Bruce Sudano has been writing hits since the 1960s. He wrote “Ball of Fire” for Tommy James, “Bad Girls” for his late wife Donna Summer, and dozens of other songs you know. Fun conversation with an important American songwriter. [Ep173]

Nobody does Trump better. JL Cauvin shows off his chops in this interview with Rick and Dave, including several improvised Trump bits. [Ep172]

“Mike & Molly” and “Bob Hearts Abishola” star Billy Gardell chats with Rick and Dave about his career, including his brand new movie The Vortex. [Ep171]