The Chicago Podcast

"Ana the Cleaner" will premiere at the Chicago International Film Festival on October 15th. Director Guy Bauer is in studio to talk about the movie, describe how he found filming locations around the Chicago area, and share stories from the set.

Becca reports on a local zoo that wants to adopt two quilled mammals. One is the loneliest number, after all. Brendan and Becca examine a page for the local lovelorn and wonder if Cupid's arrow has any momentum in each case. 

Former Chicago food tour guide Joey Slater sits down in studio for a frank discussion about some of Chicago's iconic foods and brand name restaurants. We also touch on the origin stories of deep dish pizza and Italian beef.

Printers Row Lit Fest is a dream come true for readers of all ages. Browse books, hear from authors, and network with writers this Saturday and Sunday from 10-6. Admission is FREE. Brendan's sister Meg was unwittingly part of a recent noteworthy moment at Wrigley Field. 

Amanda MacAllister is in studio to detail her experiences as an election judge for the city of Chicago. The election is approaching, and anyone who is interested can sign up at chicagoelections.gov

It's a Sconnie Special on The Chicago Podcast. Wisconsin ambassador Kirsten Fuchs joins Brendan and Becca in studio to play a saloon guessing game. Wisconsin news headlines cover everything from a mythical Northwoods beast to a Marquette University athlete with a top-selling jersey.

Kate Fallon is in studio to preview the PAWS Chicago 5K at Montrose Harbor coming up on August 29th. It is Chicago's largest dog-friendly charity event. S&G Waffle Shack served 500 meals to Gary residents who remain without power.

Brendan slept at the airport, and he doesn't recommend it. Becca's news rundown includes the closing of Hackney's Lake Avenue location plus a pair of pen pals who found one another after 50 years apart. 

Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductee Tom Fletcher is in studio to talk about how the advancements in camera technology intertwined with Michael Jordan's first NBA Finals appearance. Currently, Tom and Austin Fletcher are giving Cubs fans a chance to preserve magical baseball memories forever with Momento. 

Becca Burg brings buckets of breaking news to this week's broadcast, including a special report on the new food convenience option at Lollapalooza. Ed Staudacher from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District explains the sewer geyser phenomenon.