The Ben Hecht Show writer and performer Jim Sherman joins Rick in-studio to talk about Hecht’s unique rise to fame as a playwright, and what really interests people in his life today. Get your tickets to the one-man show at Piven Theatre, as it extends its run through the end of August!

Dillinger Day organizer Steve Sato discusses the former Public Enemy Number One with Rick, and interviews the creator of the commemoration, Bill Helmer.

Film producer Jason Brett joins Kate Hannigan, author of The Detective’s Assistant, to bring to life the story of Detective Kate Warne.

From the annual celebration of mooning Amtrak trains, to a nudist resort, Harvey Moshman and Will Clinger of “Wild Travels” tell Rick how they plan all their upcoming expeditions.

“After Hours” producer Elif gives her first “Around Town” report on Evanston’s Music Institute of Chicago. No matter your age, this music school has a place for you. Check out MIC’s upcoming Duo Piano Festival, and follow these “Around Town” reports to hear more from owners of establishments all over Chicagoland!

Musician Michael Miles joins Rick in-studio to talk about his career year by year, and what drew him to instruments like the guitar and the banjo. He explains how history has impacted his own creations, and how A-Sides came to be.

Author Gint Aras describes what he saw through a window made of garbage in his mind’s eye, when he came to create one of his first characters. The Fugue author tells us about the process of writing, and how this novel went from being a failure in his head, to publishable.

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/