Michael talks about his book (Mob Adjacent) which is about growing up around the Outfit in Chicago, and the film that’s currently being produced about it.  [Ep184]

Rick and Dave sit down with Eduardo Goncalves, one of the world’s leading investigative journalists on trophy hunting. Author of Twenty Elephants in 75 Minutes, Shoot One Lion—Get One Lion Free, and Mainlining on Heroin, Eduardo shares some of the disturbing stories uncovered in his work. The conversation is inspired by the 10th anniversary of Cecil the Lion’s death, a tragedy that brought global attention to the industry. [Ep183]

Carl has a new solo album out (Let the Music Play) and he tells Rick and Dave all about it, along with tales from the rock and roll heyday of the 1960s. [Ep182]

Rick and Dave talk to hot new indie-rocker Elli Elswick about her group Paper Ashtray, and their debut album Remember When. [Ep181]

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]