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   Number 1: Steve and Johnnie: Remembering Dolly, a harmonica virtuoso, and automobile tips & tricks

   Steve King and Johnnie Putman broadcast live from the WGN Skyline Studios for a full show packed with reflections on a legend. They kick off the show with a brief chat with Ron from the newsroom about losing Dolly Parton, a historic day in Northside baseball, the Southside’s magic number, and the perplexing timeline of Ted Nugent recordings. Steve and Johnnie are joined by 2-time Grammy award-winning pianist, diatonic harmonica player, and composer, Howard Levy, live in studio. The trio talk about his time recording with Dolly Parton and his new album, “Heavy World.” Consumer Guide’s Publisher, Tom Appel brings S&J up-to-date on the guide’s latest road test results, automotive news, and recalls. Plus, a new edition of Tom’s “Car-Tunes” and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8628297/8628297_2026-08-30-192537.64kmono.mp3 More with Tom Appel Recent Posts Steve and Johnnie Steve and Johnnie: Will Byington rock star photographer .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Steve and Johnnie: Remembering Dolly’s legacy .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} IN storm chasing, IL Christmas town, school tech tips .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} A Chicago Air and Water Show weekend with friends .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} A Big Bang Theory book and sad news for Evanston .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

   August 30, 2026·2h 49min
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   Number 2: A Chicago Air and Water Show weekend, a new intro, and stories shared with old friends

   Steve King and Johnnie Putman are live from the WGN Skyline Studios on an overcast Air and Water Show Saturday evening. Spike O’Dell, personal friend of the show and a former WGN host with a place on the WGN walk-of-fame, joins Steve and Johnnie to bestow upon them a new intro-theme, discuss his recent dabbling in AI-assisted music composition, and share stories from his broadcast history. Neal Samors, author of “I Can’t Wait Till Next Year: The Agony of Being a Cubs Fan,” talks with Steve and Johnnie about the Cubs’ history and spends a minute on the chapter covering the White Sox, much to S&J’s delight. Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, speaks to Steve and Johnnie regarding subscription services that may be required to achieve the full horsepower capabilities of your vehicle and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8595622/8595622_2026-08-16-210222.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Steve and Johnnie Steve and Johnnie: Will Byington rock star photographer .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Steve and Johnnie: Remembering Dolly’s legacy .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} IN storm chasing, IL Christmas town, school tech tips .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} A Chicago Air and Water Show weekend with friends .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} A Big Bang Theory book and sad news for Evanston .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

   August 16, 2026·2h 59min
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   Number 3: Steve and Johnnie: Alicia Witt in Evanston, rock star photographer’s photo tips, is AI Going to Kill us?

   Steve King and Johnnie Putman are back in the WGN Skyline Studios after a one week holiday hiatus, packing all the content they can fit into a condensed version of the show following a rejoin after Big Ten football on WGN. Steve and Johnnie kick off the show with a chat with actor and singer-songwriter Alicia Witt in advance of her upcoming Chicago appearance at Evanston SPACE on Saturday, September 26th and details some of the time spent being directed by the legendary David Lynch. By request, it’s a return visit from Chicago based rock star photographer Will Byington, who stops by to share tips on taking great pictures with your phone and shares the advantage and disadvantages of AI-assisted digital photography. Steve and Johnnie’s computer guru Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology at Keck School of Medicine of USC, unpacks the story behind Invitations that are actually phishing attacks, the dark web service selling 153M+ Drivers Licenses, this week in hacks, and a lot more. Finally, Steve and Johnnie share some memories of their dearly departed friend and WGN colleague Judy Markey. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8654106/8654106_2026-09-13-161606.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Steve and Johnnie Steve and Johnnie: Will Byington rock star photographer .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Steve and Johnnie: Remembering Dolly’s legacy .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} IN storm chasing, IL Christmas town, school tech tips .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} A Chicago Air and Water Show weekend with friends .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} A Big Bang Theory book and sad news for Evanston .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

   September 13, 2026·2h 14min
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   Number 4: Steve and Johnnie: Storm chasing in Indiana, an Illinois Christmas town, and back-to-school tech tips

   Steve King and Johnnie Putman re-join live after the White Sox broadcast in the WGN Skyline Studios for a slightly abridged version of Saturday night’s show. They’re joined by the usual suspects (Ron, Bob, and Jonathan) for a brief chat on AI internet films and and the joy Chicago baseball is bringing us. Steve and Johnnie talk to Doug Downey, the Mayor of Carlinville, IL, about competing in the Hallmark Merriest Christmas Town contest and the surprise nomination by one of the towns citizens. Steve and Johnnie also check in with Paul Goddard, who has been chasing storms for the national networks for 15 years and is the man behind the Region News Source, to get an update on progress restoring power and clean up in Northwest Indiana after the area’s devastating storms. The always informative Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology at Keck School of Medicine of USC, has back to school computer tips, a Windows 10 support update, computer backup suggestions and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8609422/8609422_2026-08-23-191522.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Steve and Johnnie Steve and Johnnie: Will Byington rock star photographer .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Steve and Johnnie: Remembering Dolly’s legacy .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} IN storm chasing, IL Christmas town, school tech tips .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} A Chicago Air and Water Show weekend with friends .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} A Big Bang Theory book and sad news for Evanston .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

   August 23, 2026·2h 26min
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   Number 5: Exploring the mystery of Bobby Fuller, Rainbow Cone’s 100th anniversary, and the historic 400 Theater reopening

   Steve King and Johnnie Putman are live in the WGN Skyline Studios on a rainy Lollapalooza Saturday night. Steve and Johnnie are joined by Ron Smith, Author of He Fought The Mob, his book about famed singer Bobby Fuller; best known for the hit song “I Fought the Law,” his hits and misses, links to Buddy Holly, and untimely and unusual demise. David Hammond, a corporate communications consultant and food journalist, talks about the 100th anniversary of Chicago’s Rainbow Cone and the unique flavor combinations involved, in addition to the engineering involved with the stacking of scoop slices and it’s historic Chicago origins. Next, Rogers Park’s historic 400 Theater-owner Jordan Stancil fills in Steve and Johnnie on the progress of the grand reopening of the legendary venue, his family’s Michigan roots in theater-ownership, and highlights the incredibly competitive pricing the 400 offers moviegoers. The always informative and entertaining Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, updates Steve and Johnnie on the latest vehicle recall announcements, in addition to clearing up travel information regarding the new Gordie Howe bridge that connects the U.S. and Canada and more. See more on SteveAndJohnnie’s “Both Sides Now” Blog and be sure to tune in next Saturday, August 8th at 9pm-2am. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8555830/8555830_2026-08-02-214930.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Steve and Johnnie Steve and Johnnie: Will Byington rock star photographer .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Steve and Johnnie: Remembering Dolly’s legacy .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} IN storm chasing, IL Christmas town, school tech tips .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} A Chicago Air and Water Show weekend with friends .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} A Big Bang Theory book and sad news for Evanston .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

   August 02, 2026·3h 13min
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