Steve and Johnnie

Broadcasting from Florida once again, Steve and Johnnie are joined by host at Florida’s WKGC, Karen Gamel Morris, and WMBB’s Amy Hoyt. After, host of Consumer Guide Automotive, Tom Appel, calls in to talk about the Chicago Auto Show and road tests. Later, tour manager for Crosby, Stills, & Nash, Crook Stewart, to talk about the late David Crosby, and his experiences with other greats. Finally, President of Marz Brewing, Ed Marzewski, speaks with Johnnie and Steve about today’s Pączki Fest!

Steve and Johnnie broadcast live from Florida as they help USA Today bestselling novelist Michael Lister celebrate 25 years of his acclaimed John Jordan Blood mystery thriller series. After, Michael debuts his first single “A Certain Age” and Johnnie and Steve talk Super Bowl LVII.

Johnnie and Steve are back for a full show and are joined by host of “MotorWeek,” John Davis, to talk about the Chicago Auto Show and both photographer, Jeff Lowenthal, and author, Robert Schaffner to call in to discuss their new book, “Fleetwood Mac in Chicago” as well as their book signing at Space in Evanston. Later, The Empty Pockets join the show in studio to talk about their upcoming album and their appearance at the City Winery on May 4th and Co-Chairman of Wayfarer Studios, Steve Sarowitz talks about how he’s revamping the Landmark Renaissance Place Theater in Highland Park.

Chicago singer-songwriter Annie Aiello joins Steve and Johnnie over the phone to discuss her career making music, the influence the late Oliva Newton-John had on her life, and the upcoming tribute shows honoring the legend, Always Olivia. Later, Johnnie recalls her bout with shingles last week and Steve reminds us of Elvis Presley’s first live appearance, exactly 67 years ago.

Founder of the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 Ron Romero and lead guitarist of Cheap Trick Rick Nielson joined Johnnie and Steve to talk about the installation of the 24-foot hand-sculpted guitar, christened the “Gigantar.” After, the Director of Educational Technology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, Patrick Crispen, discusses the AI bot, ChatGPT, and the possible benefits and hindrances in the classroom environment, Later, Steve and Johnnie take time to remember the late Jeff Beck.

On the first night of their new Saturday show, Steve and Johnnie are joined by a multitude of guests to help celebrate the occasion! Johnnie and Steve are visited by WGN Radio’s Dave Plier, WGN-TV’s Mike Janssen, musician, Tommy Emmanuel, entertainment reporter, Gino Salomone, and more as they talk, joke, and have fun throughout the night!

Christina Martinez, Paralegal for the Prinz Law Firm, joins Steve King and Johnnie Putman, in for Lisa Dent. Christina talks to Steve and Johnnie about the CROWN Act, one of a number of laws that are set to go into effect at the start of the new year.

Ilyce Glink, financial journalist and host of This Week In Wealth, joins Steve King and Johnnie Putman, in for Lisa Dent. Ilyce gives listeners money and credit management tips to know before the new year rolls around and takes a look back at some of the biggest headlines in the financial sector this year. Listen below to learn more and tune in to WGN on Sundays at 7am for This Week In Wealth with Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino.

Gino Salomone, Entertainment Reporter for Fox 6 in Milwaukee and The Dish Network, joins Steve King and Johnnie Putman, in for Lisa Dent. Together, they reflect and share personal anecdotes on many of the musicians and actors we’ve lost this year.

On this week’s Thank You Thursday, Chicago’s Afternoon News is hosted by Steve King and Johnnie Putman, in for Lisa Dent. WGN Radio listeners give thanks to the loved ones in their lives as 2022 comes to a close.