Johnnie Putman and Steve King kick off the show catching up with the crew, featuring Bob Fukuda, Ron Brown, and Jeff Carlin, and a discussion about superstitions.

Continuing the celebration of ‘Celiac Disease Awareness Month,’ Eli Sommerfeld joins the show to talk about the National Celiac Association Pickleball Tournament and how raising awareness has helped him.

Next up, prominent Chicago-based radio personality, voiceover artist, and musician, William Lindsey ‘Bill’ Cochran stops by the studio with some music from ‘Great Moments in Vinyl’ and to share some of his favorite music history stories.

Regular contributor, Tom Appel, publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, warns about a possible motor oil shortage and why you might want to get your oil changed sooner, rather than later. Tom also has an update on the latest recalls and tips for buying the right size car.

Lastly, Steve & Johnnie meet & greet their new producer, Jonathan Lyle and get a sneak peak of coming weeks, including some dreaded premptions.

See more on SteveAndJohnnie’s “Both Sides Now” Blog and be sure to tune in next Saturday, after Stanley Cup Playoffs at 10:30?

William Lindsey ‘Bill’ Cochran – https://www.greatmomentsinvinyl.com/

Tom Appel – https://consumerguide.com/

Johnnie Putman and Steve King kick off the show catching up with the crew, featuring Bob Fukuda, Ron Brown, and Jeff Carlin celebrating the exact anniversary of Steve’s start in radio, 60 YEARS AGO! Then they are joined by Dane Neal to preview the upcoming 110th running of the Indy 500.

To continue the celebration of ‘Celiac Disease Awareness Month,’ Johanna Van Dorf, owner of Defloured Bakery, stops by the studio to share her expertise her story going from her kitchen making gluten free goodies for family & friends to over 25 Whole Foods stores, 30+ coffee shops, and brick-and-mortar shop in Andersonville on Chicago’s north side.

In the second half of the show, Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, joins the program remotely. He will provides an update on the AI changes coming to Google, which AI agent Patrick ‘trusts’ most, and an experiment with AI radio stations.

Lastly, Johnnie shares a special gluten-free recipe in honor of Celiac Awareness Month, the perfect, gluten-free baked beans.

See more on SteveAndJohnnie’s “Both Sides Now” Blog and be sure to tune in next Saturday, May 30th, 9pm-2am.

Johanna Van Dorf: https://www.deflouredbakery.com/

Patrick Crispen: https://linktr.ee/patrickcrispen

Johnnie Putman and Steve King kick off the show by celebrating the Chicago White Sox 8-3 win over the Chicago Cubs. Then, Steve and Johnnie welcome in news anchor Ron Brown, producer Ashley Bihun, and engineer’s Krista Flores and Bob Fukuda to share their review on Johnnie’s Celiac Awareness month gluten free rib recipe. Spoiler Alert: Everyone agreed they were 11/10. To close out the hour, ‘Movie Man’ Ron Brown talks about the original Top Gun in honor of the 40th anniversary, he shares his prediction of how the the new Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas film, Power Ballad will be and he share’s his reviews of the latest films in the theatre.

Steve and Johnnie are then joined by Michael Echols, co-owner of Hotel Monroe to talk about how they are the only gluten-free hotel in the U.S. Listen in while Michael shares what inspired him and his family into making a hotel 100% gluten-free.

Johnnie then share’s this week’s Celiac awareness month gluten free recipe which is great for a Sunday brunch.

Next, Steve and Johnnie welcome Neal Samors, co-author of Corned Beef on Rye: Remembering Chicago’s Jewish Delicatessens. Listen in while Neal shares why he wanted to write a book that celebrates the iconic Jewish delis that helped define Chicago’s culinary and cultural image. What’s your favorite Chicago delicatessen?

Then, Steve and Johnnie check in with their favorite car guru, Tom Appel, whom also happens to be the Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and Host of the Car Stuff Podcast to highlight the latest auto industry news.

See more on SteveAndJohnnie’s “Both Sides Now” Blog and be sure to tune in next Saturday, Memorial Day Weekend, May, 23rd from 9pm-2am.

Johnnie Putman and Steve King continue to celebrate Celiac Disease Awareness Month with Chris Rich, the CEO of the National Celiac Association, to discuss the importance of awareness & advocating for yourself. Johnnie also shares a special gluten-free recipe perfect for the month of May, baby back ribs!

Bob Kessler visits the studio to talk about his brand-new album, “Frequency,” and shares insights into his latest musical journey, including starting his career with S&J, performing at Carnegie Hall, and recording his album himself.

In the second half of the show, Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, has an update on the Canvas hack that has seen school across the world scrambling to get systems back online. Plus, Siri might owe you some money.

Then, Lisa and Don Drucker stop by to celebrate a major milestone: the 79th anniversary of the legendary Superdawg, which first opened its doors in 1948.

See more on SteveAndJohnnie’s “Both Sides Now” Blog and be sure to tune in next Saturday, May 16th at 9pm-2am.

National Celiac Association: https://nationalceliac.org/

Bob Kessler Music: https://www.bobkesslermedia.com/

Patrick Crispen: https://linktr.ee/patrickcrispen

Johnnie Putman and Steve King kick off Celiac Disease Awareness Month (May? Already?) with Jen Martindale from the Chicago Cubs to talk about Celiac Awareness Day at Wrigley Field (May 3rd) and tease a special recipe from Johnnie.

Merrill Miller, the Manager of Concerts for the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, joins the show to talk about recent changes to the venue and highlight some of this years big shows, including a night with Don McLean. Plus, Merrill highlights plans for a series of speakers this year like noted storm chaser, Reed Timmer.

Everyone’s favorite automotive guru, Tom Appel, is back and champing at the bit to discuss a slew of new cars, including a new offering from Honda & Genesis. Tom also has a timely update on various recalls making news.

In the mix, “Sunny Night’s” features a killer cover of Steve’s song “Satan is Her Name” by Holly Golightly, new Empty Pockets videos, and some phone-camera tips for replicating Johnnie’s ride in pics.

Finally, Johnnie has a great recipe for gluten-free stir fry. Seriously easy.

See more on SteveAndJohnnie’s “Both Sides Now” Blog and be sure to tune in next Saturday, May 9th at 9pm-2am.

Steve and Johnnie are joined by Chief Meteorologist Chris Smith, who breaks down the latest on Florida wildfires and burn bans, giving listeners an important update on developing conditions.

The music takes over at 10:30 with a special in-studio performance from Jonelle & Terry Carter of the River Road Trio, bringing live energy into the studio. The trio continues into the 11 PM hour with extended performances.

The late-night stretch keeps things loose and entertaining with Unfinished Bidnez. May is Celiac awareness month, then wrapping up the show with Last Call at 1:45.

Johnnie Putman and Steve King kick off the show celebrating National Record Store Day by talking about the first albums they ever bought. Throughout the show they turned to the text line to see what listeners spent their hard earned money on for their first album.

Steve and Johnnie are then joined by author, journalist, and photographer from Chicago Robert Loerzel who joins to talk all things pertaining to the historic Uptown Theatre and where it’s at in its preservation journey. Listen in while Robert also shares details surrounding a special free presentation about the Uptown Theatre happening over at the Riviera Theatre from 2pm-4pm on Sunday, April 19th.

Next, Steve and Johnnie welcome Shelley & Paul Bottomley, owners of the Rt. 34 Drive In, in Earlville, IL to share that the theatre opens for the season on April 24, 2026. Listen in while Shelley and Paul talk about their new outside food policy, what movies they have lined up for their opening weekend, some drive in tales and more. Gates typically open at 7:00 PM, with movies starting at dusk. The drive-in operates on weekends through October.

Then, Steve and Johnnie check in with Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC for a look at latest on the Google Android class action settlement, the Samsung messages app shutting down and, speaking of apps, this week in hacks and more tech news. Steve and Johnnie also talk about an audio tour app they used on their Grand Canyon trip.

For this week’s ‘Sports Between The Sheets‘ segment, News Anchor and sports master Gabe Salgado shares the answer to the question everyone’s been dying to know – “How many sports jerseys does Gabe Salgado have in his closet?”

See more on SteveAndJohnnie’s “Both Sides Now” Blog and be sure to tune in next Saturday, April, 25th at 9pm-2am.

Johnnie Putman and Steve King are back from a fun trip to the Grand Canyon and are breaking down their experience.

This episode delivers a mix of live music, automotive insight, and late-night sports talk. The show kicks off with a special in-studio performance from Chicago band Empty Pockets, featuring Erika Brett and Josh Solomon. They perform new music and talk about their latest releases, upcoming shows, and the creative process behind their sound.

Later in the program, automotive expert Tom Appel, publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, joins the show remotely to discuss the latest road tests, major vehicle recalls, and trends shaping today’s car market. It’s a practical conversation for anyone shopping for a car or staying informed about automotive news.

With the recent release of “The Voice That Rocked America – The Dick Biondi Story”, please enjoy this September 2006 Dick Biondi interview with Steve King and Johnnie Putman!

Johnnie Putman and Steve King are back from a much needed Florida stay just in time for the changing of the season and changing of the guard.

First on the show is Pamela Pulice, the Director for a new movie called “The Voice That Rocked America – The Dick Biondi Story” and we learn about the countless local legends in the movie that helped bring Pamela’s vision to life.

We then check in with Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC for a look at the new FCC regulations on routers, Windows 11 updates and the war on social media rages on. Follow along with Patrick’s show notes so you don’t get lost!

Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and Host of the Car Stuff Podcast makes a quick pit stop to follow up on the previous week’s power seat problems for Hyundai.

News Anchor and sports master Gabe Salgado checks in on the NCAA tournament as the Final Four are fast approaching.

To close the show, we close a chapter as Steve and Johnnie’s producer for the last 3 years moves on from WGN to the next big thing. To follow along with producer Julian’s next adventures, stop by Saldierna Media Productions for photo and video work from the previous 6 years and even more on the horizon.