Steve and Johnnie

During Steve King and Johnnie Putman six hour Black Friday Extravaganza world renown guitarist Muriel Anderson and Thom Bresh stopped by in-studio. Listen in as the amazingly talented guitarists preform several tunes live, talk about Muriel’s new cookbook and be sure not to miss the 28th Annual Saturday-After-Thanksgiving Concert happening in Downers Grove TONIGHT. Event information below: When: Saturday November 30th, 8:00pm Where: Downers Grove North High School Auditorium, 4436 N. Main Street, Downers Grove IL Tickets: $22 adv/$25 door, […]

During Steve King and Johnnie Putman six hour Black Friday Extravaganza world renown guitarist Muriel Anderson and Thom Bresh stopped by in-studio. Listen in as the amazingly talented guitarists preform several tunes live, talk about Muriel’s new cookbook and be sure not to miss the 28th Annual Saturday-After-Thanksgiving Concert happening in Downers Grove TONIGHT. Event […]

To kick off the show Steve and Johnnie are joined with Chris Smith, Chief Meteorologist at WJHG-TV down in Panama City Beach Florida, to get an update and some insight on  Hurricane Dorian. Then Steve and Johnnie paid their respects on air to their dear friend Fran Tate who recently passed away. Later Steve talked […]

On this episode with Steve & Johnnie: They talk with Rick Pearson, Political Reporter, at the Chicago Tribune about the first 2020 Democratic Debate. Then they take a look at new updates on your computer and suggestions from our former Website Wednesday Night with, Patrick Crispen, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medical Education and Director of […]

What better way to celebrate 95 years of being Chicago’s Very Own  than with WGN Radio Legends Steve King and Johnnie Putman as they reminisce on the best and brightest moments at the station. Be sure to order your copy of A Little More Les, full of conversations, photos and memories  from their treasured friendship with […]

Voice artist Ken Nordine, the creator of “Word Jazz,” died Saturday at the age of 98. Over the years, he visited with a number of WGN Radio shows to discuss his career. May 2015, with Dave Hoekstra January 2014, with Bob Sirott and Marianne Murciano April 2010, with Steve King and Johnnie Putman

WGN legends Steve King and Johnnie Putman bring in the new year with a studio full of special guests including musician Ronnie Rice, the River Road Trio, music mentalist Sidney Friedman and more! Plus, if you missed the new year countdown, don’t fret. Steve and Johnnie counted down every hour with guests from different parts […]

On this special Thanksgiving show with Steve and Johnnie: They take a look at some of the best new tech stuff for your Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas gift shopping as we get suggestions from our former Website Wednesday Night Cybersquad chief, Patrick Crispen. World renowned guitarist and founder of the “All-Star Guitar Night,” Muriel Anderson performs live […]

As many WGN Radio listeners know, Steve King and Johnnie Putman have a house in Panama City Beach, Florida. Although they were not in Florida when Hurricane Michael devastated the Panhandle in October, they did return there not long afterwards and have been there since. They write, “We’re fine and, as we said in the […]

Comic book legend Stan Lee died today at age 95. We remember him by looking back at some of his visits on WGN Radio. Steve and Johnnie talk with Stan Lee. (5/20/02) Bill Leff and co-host Anne Johnsos talk with Stan Lee about his career and an upcoming appearance at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con. […]