The Chicago Podcast

Dino Stamatopoulos and Ember Knight discuss their upcoming live appearance at Davis Theater in Chicago. The show combines elements of Mr. Rogers, Pee Wee Herman, and Jackass.

The MAN on the streets visits with Noah Kahan fans outside Wrigley Field. Sarah and Patrick Moon give a full review of The Great Divide Tour stop at The Friendly Confines. Russell Lissau of The Daily Herald reports on the passing of Libertyville legend Mary Morello. Mary was a free speech activist and the mother of Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello. 

Brendan and Danger tour the Pokemon Fossil exhibit at The Field Museum. Streets and Sanitation Deputy Commissioner Chris Sauve is in studio to talk about the city's FREE composting program.

Chef Dudley Nieto of the welcoming and spacious Mexican Radio (100 W. Monroe) has created a Mexican Smash Burger to pair with your mezcal cocktail. Rashanah Baldwin cools off poolside at Soho House alongside famous actors. 

The Man on the Streets asks folks if they're paying attention to the World Cup. Becca reports from the set of her latest film. She highlights a few choice titles from this summer's Movies in the Parks series, which leads Brendan into a movie list of his own. 

Pat Mac's Ride is bicycle ride from Beverly to Michigan City to raise money for pediatric brain tumor research at Lurie Children's Hospital and provide financial assistance to cancer patients and families. Pat Grant and Kevin McDonough are in studio to share Pat Mac's story.

Mike Payne of Byron's Hot Dogs sits down for a bite with Brendan. Mike and Ann Payne were invited to The White House to serve Chicago dogs during the Obama administration. Storms didn't deter Brendan from attending a much-anticipated show at Salt Shed.

This week's episode features an interview with Skydeck Chicago/Willis(Sears) Tower General Manager Randy Stancik out on The Ledge, 103 stories above street level. Becca Burg delivers uplifting news headlines.

Do Division Fest kicks off summer festival season in Chicago. The Windy City made quite an impression on Albuquerque resident and recent Chicago visitor Charlene.

The Lunchman guides a walking and eating tour of the legendary Maxwell Street Market. Becca Burg delivers Chicago news headlines.