Celebrity chef Robert Irvine shares his global volunteer activities for men and women in uniform. Then, Robert fills us in about the way he announced the new spot coming to Las Vegas in true RI style…AND Thoughts from Chef Irvine about the recent tragedy in Orlando. AND for more information on all things Chef Robert Irvine INCLUDING announcement of his NEW daytime talk show coming this fall go to:  http://chefirvine.com/team-irvine-news/robert-irvine-to-helm-daytime-talker-the-robert-irvine-show-debuting-on-the-cw-network-this-fall

Dane Neal speaks with Chef Richard Blais at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen about what happens behind the scenes of a reality cooking show, like “Top Chef” or “Master Chef,” and about what Richard’s got coming up, including the best things about Aspen, fellow food stars and his favorite Naked Juice!

Project Smoke Author Steven Raichlen helps us kick off barbecue season, appropriate in light of Father’s Day. He gives us some tips on smoking, rather than “grilling” everything, from steak – to ice cream! Listen as Steven shares the details of his book tour and his upcoming visit to Chicago! For all the latest with Steven and his projects, books and TV shows go to: http://barbecuebible.com/

Entrepreneur, Cook, Foodie and Writer Ina Pinkney shares experiences of being a child with polio, and what made her later want to run a restaurant, Ina’s. She includes stories of becoming an entrepreneur, which include the shocking age at which she made her first cake. Pick up Ina’s Kitchen: Memories and Recipes from the Breakfast Queen, her book of fool proof recipes today.

Authors Joe Allen talks about his book, People Wasn’t Made to Burn, a book inspired by segregation in Chicago. And Glen Shuld talks about his book, The Color of Character, influenced by his perspective as a child in an integrated school during the 1960s. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/2767382/2767382_2016-05-31-144522.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3782.mp3  

Jazz Singer Libby York tells us about her early days as a singer, from her journey through New York, to what brought her to Chicago. Rick samples to you a few of her beautiful songs, including “Thanks for the Memories.” See her on June 7th at the Jazz Showcase.

Married Singer and Songwriter Duo Jenny and Robin Bienemann talk about what got them into their genres of jazz and folk. They describe their songwriting process, and how their target demographic comes into play. And of course, you hear some catchy folk tunes from the duo! See them at the Friendly Folk Fest and Steel Bridge Songfest.

Blues Legend Corky Siegel and Jazz Legend Ernie Watts share how their “thousand-year-old” relationship came to be. Corky helped to create the chamber blues genre, which he will celebrate at Woodstock Opera House May 21st. Ernie joins Corky and Rick from Madrid, where it’s pushing four a.m., but he sticks around to listen after his interview!

Coyle & Herr consignment store owners Dot Coyle and Mary Beth Herr talk about what inspired them to go from being Chicago Director of Tourism and corporate interior designer, to selling others’ unwanted furniture and more. Coyle & Herr features Lois Weisberg’s belongings; the duo explains how they landed that gig.

Rick learns about, and introduces to you his new producer, Elif.