WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan is with Poet Marc Smith to talk about the return of his Poetry Slam, Last Word Quintet, Saturday August 14th at Martyr’s. For tickets visit: martyrslive.com. Marc also discusses his book “Ground Zero : A Collection of Chicago Poems“. Follow Rick on Twitter at @rickkogan or on Facebook @afterhourswithrickkogan

WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan is joined in studio with Actors Joseph Sikora and Phil Donlon, old friends from the Chicago theater scene now both filming the new season of Starz series “Power Book IV: Force” in Chicago. Joseph and Phil also share their career journeys and how they have grown their friendship over the years. Follow Rick […]

Jazz Singer Erin McDougald joins WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan to talk about her life and career and her upcoming coming out performance on August 12th at 7:30pm at the Epiphany Center for the Arts. For tickets visit: https://epiphanychi.com/.  Follow Erin on Facebook and visit her website, flappergirlsings.com. Follow Rick on Twitter at @rickkogan or on Facebook @afterhourswithrickkogan

Seth Boustead, Founder and Executive Director of Access Contemporary Music, is with WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan to talk about the upcoming Thirsty Ears Festival on August 14th-15th on Wilson Street. For more information visit: https://www.acmusic.org/ Follow Rick on Twitter at @rickkogan or on Facebook @afterhourswithrickkogan

WGN Radio’s Rick Kogen is with legendary Blues Musician Corky Siegel, to talk about his upcoming concert with Jazz legend Ernie Watts on August 7th at 7pm at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Crystal Lake. For tickets and more information visit: https://www.rauecenter.org/event/corky-siegel-friends-featuring-ernie-watts/ Follow Rick on Twitter at @rickkogan or on Facebook @afterhourswithrickkogan

Kathy Gemperle, author and President of The Edgewater Historical Society, and Co-Author John Holden are with WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan to talk about the Edgewood Beach Hotel and their upcoming book “Remembering Edgewater Beach Hotel”. Meet Kathy and John at their book signing at the Edgewater Historical Society Museum, 5358 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL […]

Actor Ronnie Marmo joins WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan to talk about his show, “I Am Not a Comedian … I’m Lenny Bruce”. Ronnie also talks about his career path and what lead him to where he is today. For more information on “I Am Not a Comedian … I’m Lenny Bruce” visit www.lennybruceonstage.com. Follow Rick […]

WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan is with Writer June Sawyers and Don Evans, Founding Executive Editor of the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame, to talk about June’s staged reading of “Nighthawks: A Theatrical Meditation on Solitude and Loneliness,” on Sunday August 1 at 6pm at the Oak Park Brewing Company. For tickets visit: https://chicagoliteraryhof.org/events_entry/nighthawks Follow Rick on […]

WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan is with Author Dean Jobb to talk about his new book, “The Case of the Murderous Dr. Cream: The Hunt for a Victorian Era Serial Killer.” Follow Rick on Twitter at @rickkogan or on Facebook @afterhourswithrickkogan

WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan is with journalist Bob Chiarito to talk about his work and his recent trip to the Amazon. Follow Rick on Twitter at @rickkogan or on Facebook @afterhourswithrickkogan