Johnnie Putman and Steve King bring you a friendly reminder to turn those clocks back one hour! Steve Bernas, President & Chief Executive Officer at BBB of Chicago & Northern Illinois kicks off our show by answering some scam questions and telling the class to check your credit report on Annualcreditreport.com, which is the only website you should ever go to. Then, we hitch a ride with Consumer Guide Publisher Tom Appel and learn a little about some hidden Uber features, some differences between EV and ICE vehicles and an update on the auto workers on strike. Before we close out the show, our favorite TV historian, author, analyst, media planner and Beatles expert, Wally Podrazik analyzes the massive global reaction and backstory of the brand new Beatles song, “Now and Then” and he clears up the confusion around the AI that was used to put the song together.

The midnight hour is close at hand, Steve King and Johnnie Putman come to you from Panama City Beach in Florida lands. It is a show full of spooky spirit and tales of those we mourn, along with modern tech horrors and music to make you feel reborn. Mike Marschalk, formerly with Novak Construction, shares the story of Novak Construction’s festive displays for all to see on the darkened highways. We then take a trip back in time with the late Richard Crowe and his iconic story of the Resurrection Mary many Chicagoans know. Jessica Radloff, senior West Coast editor from Glamour Magazine, with a heavy heart she carries, tells us stories following the passing of Matthew Perry. Patrick Crispen continues his password safety seminar to put your heart at ease and we learn that Twitter/X competitor Pebble is gone with the breeze. Eli Ingram and Sandi MarLisa are in-studio as Jack and Gin, a Florida musical duo, to perform their new album The Salty South and close out the show.

Johnnie Putman and Steve King roll into the studio with one more spooky Chicago show before they hit the road to spend November in Florida. It’s another musically inclined show and to kick this one off we have Illinois native Jonelle Carter, one third of the group River Road Trio, to update the gang on their tour and give a little behind the scenes of their music video “The Ride” which is nominated for Josie Music Awards IMPACT Video of the Year in Nashville. Then, Consumer Guide Automotive Publisher Tom Appel returns with some electric vehicle news, Steve and Johnnie’s recent cameo on the Car Stuff Podcast and a few detours for music and food talk. Along the way, keep your ears peeled, pull your blanket up tight and listen at your own peril as we bring you a terrifying tale in the form of… Steve’s Halloween Poem. Enjoy, little ghouls!

On this especially short show, in addition to the usual tomfoolery, Steve King and Johnnie Putman dedicate the night to Tommy Emmanuel, hailing from Australia, as one of the world’s finest guitarists. In studio, we are treated to a very special performance and experience as we learn about the man behind the guitar, his inspirations and we take in his talent firsthand with hopes that a fraction of his skills might reach our fingers. Listen below to expand what you thought was possible on a guitar.

Johnnie Putman and Steve King bring you a shortened show this week at the start of… ‘Falloween’ and we’re getting a bit serious in between the fun, spooky stuff. Annette Prince, Director of Chicago Bird Collision Monitors, swoops in to talk about the nearly 1000 migrating birds that died crashing into the McCormick Place Lakeside Center and what we should be doing to address the problematic architecture that contributes to these fatal bird collisions. In the next segment, we revisit the story of Facebook hijacking on last week’s show and bring back Patrick Crispen to dive deeper on the steps to lock down your social media presence and what you should do to secure your passwords and browse safely.

The last show of September is here! Join the class and listen in for more laughs, learning and lunacy with a cast of returning characters. The show starts as we celebrate WGN’s own Jack Heinrich on his first live broadcast on Blackhawks Live. Next up is Max Armstrong taking a stroll up the farm and down memory lane before talking about his new book More Stories From The Heartland. Then, it’s time to get serious about cyber safety with Anthony Uraius and Patrick Crispen in light of Anthony’s recent Facebook hijacking and the steps you should take to protect yourself, such as two-factor authentication and having master passwords. Last, but certainly not least, Consumer Guide Automotive’s Publisher Tom Appel weighs in on the latest events in the automotive industry surrounding the UAW strikes, how consumers and dealerships may be affected and his usual roundup of reviews. Hop on down below for a listen with these two radio rabbits!

They’re back! Steve King and Johnnie Putman return with a show short on time, free of gluten but packed with all of the same flavors! Jen Cafferty, CEO at Find Me Gluten Free, jumps in to talk about the evolution of gluten-free baking and cuisine over the years and the upcoming Gluten Free Expo this October in Grayslake. Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology, Keck School of Medicine of USC returns for your regularly scheduled tech talk and they cover the recent cyberattack on MGM Resorts in Las Vegas, the tumultuous state of social media apps and how keeping your computer updated and other devices safe has evolved with modern technology. As always, there is plenty of talk on music, TV and more of Johnnie’s delightful photography!

Steve King and Johnnie Putman kick things off on this shortened, yet nonetheless exciting show by chatting with John Davis, host of TV’s “MotorWeek” about the show’s 43rd season! Listen to hear about how Davis got his start, his take on self-driving cars, and some of his favorite vehicles. Then, award-winning writer, editor, and author Jennifer Billock, a.k.a. ‘The Kitchen Witch’ joins Steve and Johnnie in studio to introduce everybody to Tyromancy…the art of divining the future with cheese! Billock also discusses her book Historic Chicago Bakeries. Last but not least, Chicago based freelance photographer Will Byington joins the crew to talk about the art of ‘phoneography.’ Additionally, he shares some of his favorite ‘fly on the wall’ experiences as a photographer for numerous Chicago sports teams and events. Finally, he offers insight on photo editing and gives some tips on how to take photos at night!

On a warm Labor Day weekend, Steve King and Johnnie Putman welcome sports & family medicine specialist Dr. Kristen Geary into the studio to discuss Johnnie’s bum shoulder, and how PRP (platelet rich plasma) therapy worked for her. In the world of entertainment, New York Times best-selling author of “THE BIG BANG THEORY: The Definitive, Inside Story” and Senior West Coast Editor for GLAMOUR magazine, Jessica Radloff, joins the program with an update on her books & to discuss how the SAG/AFTRA strike will impact our favorite shows. On a somber note, Crook Stewart joins the show to celebrate the life & legacy of Jimmy Buffett and reminisce about touring with Buffett in the 90’s. Finally, technology guru & Director of Educational Technology at the Keck School of Medicine at USC, Patrick Crispen answers tech questions and breaks down new social media platforms.

Steve King and Johnnie Putman bring you a packed show full of travel talk, musical musings and celebrities that make us swoon. Our first guest, Chris Smith, Chief Meteorologist for WJHG in Panama City Beach, Florida talks about the possible tropical storm due to hit Florida, in hopes that our hosts’ southern home will still be standing. We are then joined by CBS Travel Reporter and host of WGN Radio’s Eye On Travel Peter Greenberg, to discuss passport problems, an economic look at what may be ahead for a wounded Hawaii, and key information to keep you protected with airlines. He is followed by Joel Paterson, an extremely talented Chicago musician to grace the airwaves with his masterful guitar playing and news of his brand new album, “Wheelhouse Rag.” Lastly, the show’s resident automotive expert and Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, Tom Appel gives us our regular auto updates, a sneak peek at the next Car Stuff Podcast and he sends us down a musical rabbit hole with ‘Tom’s Tunes’!