Steve Cochran

Entrepreneur and author Mike Palumbo talks about the best steps in becoming a successful  entrepreneur and shares thoughts from his new book, Calculated Risk: The Modern Entrepreneur’s Handbook. He also talks about the importance of the ability to sell yourself and the keys to understanding how to make money while taking risks as an entrepreneur. Fore more information on Mike and his book, visit calculatedriskbook.com  or follow Mike on twitter @mikepal10.   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3260175/3260175_2016-12-29-095215.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3779.mp3

ABC’s David Blaustein joins Pete McMurray to remember the life of the talented Debbie Reynolds. They talk about her impressive career, her personal marriage struggles, her relationship with her daughter Carrie Fisher and her impact on the movie industry. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3260197/3260197_2016-12-29-103037.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3779.mp3

ABC’s Brad Mielke talks about the cost of a penny and its impact on the U.S economy. The cost of making a penny is now 1.5 cents and begs the questions of will the penny go away? Pete McMurray, Mark Carman and Andrea Darlas  discuss.     http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3260171/3260171_2016-12-29-094311.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3779.mp3

U.S currency historian Andrew Gause joins Pete McMurray to talk about why you should expect a pay raise in 2017 and what Trump’s presidency means to the economy. For more information, visit andygause.com. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3260140/3260140_2016-12-29-085140.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3779.mp3

WGN Radio’s own Troy Murray came on the morning show with Pete McMurray today to talk about his upcoming appearance in the NHL alumni game and preview the Winter Classic between the Blackhawks and Blues. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3259573/3259573_2016-12-28-121013.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3779.mp3

Author and Psychologist Dr. Frieda Birnbaum joined Pete and the gang on-air to help them prep their impending New Year’s resolutions. First, she emphasized the importance of consistency and self-motivation. She also advised to keep your resolutions to yourself, as to avoid heckling from family and friends.Finally, Dr Frieda reminded how key it is to maintain an honest, close relationship with loved ones. “It’s very essential to be able to see yourself the way you want to be.” http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3259580/3259580_2016-12-28-122020.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3779.mp3  

The Cubs’ Nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joined Pete McMurray, Andrea Darlas and Mark Carman in the Allstate Showcase Studio. First, she told the gang about her new book, The Superfood Swap, and its C.R.A.P. platform: cutting out Chemicals; Refined sugar and flour; Artificial sweeteners and colors; and Preservatives. She talked about how her life changed after giving up coffee using her 7- day challenge method and what caffeine sources she’s turned to since. Then Pete asked her for some tips on […]

Doc Emrick joined Pete McMurray, Mark Carman and Andrea Darlas on the show. He told the crew talk about his pregame preparation ritual. He also told a couple stories about past NHL alumni gamed and he sized  up the Blackhawks’ odds on winning the game in St. Louis on Monday. Tune into WGN Radio 720 on Monday January 2nd to hear our coverage of this year’s Winter Classic.

Today on the Morning Show, everyone’s favorite pet expert, Steve Dale, dropped by the studio to show off his latest furry friend, black lab mix Wild Turkey from the South Suburban Humane Society, along with the shelter’s Executive Director Emily Klehm. They talk about keeping your dog and his paws warm and comfy in the winter. We learned that, if Mark Carman had a dog he would definitely not let it wear a sweater. Then, they met Wild Turkey the dog […]

Blackhawks’ Color Analyst Eddie Olczyk joins Pete McMurray to give the latest on the Blackhawks and previews the upcoming Winter Classic.   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3258822/3258822_2016-12-27-131322.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3779.mp3