The Bears finally get a win; they actually swam in the Chicago River over the weekend, Ken had a stupid experience checking in to a hotel, more famous deaths including remembering Robert Redford and George handles a "Lightening round pretty well.

There's trouble in the pumpkin patch and Theresa joins us for a special update. Anthony Rizzo retires. The Bears are starting out UGLY, more famous deaths to report including Ken's favorite T.V. Judge Frank Caprio. Finally, George has a crush on the Sound of Music.

Hub Arkush from Pro Football Weekly joins Ken & George to talk about the upcoming Bears season. After last season's debacle, the Bears under new Head Coach Ben Johnson looks to turn things around. It's great conversation. Then the show wraps up with Ken & George disagreeing a little bit. It's a great episode (as always)

Besides being Labor Day, Ken & George hit a lot of topics on this one. From Ken noticing the Northwest side of Chicago is looking trashy to Mayor Johnson is up to it again. Then, the U.S. Airforce Thunderbirds are being told that they cracked windows during their practice runs preparing for the annual Air & Water show. What is up with "Cracker Barrel restaurants?" Finally, concern over AI producers could harm Lake Michigan if not careful and other fun stuff.

Rick Odell's story is pretty similar to most people who are trying to get ahead in the radio industry. It's filled with ups and downs and a few funny mishaps along the way. Anybody who has worked in radio will certainly understand. He found himself hosting one of the hottest weekly shows in Chicago radio history called the "Sunday Lite Brunch" that featured contemporary jazz artists when he worked at WCLR. It was the pre-cursor to a format we all came to love called "Smooth Jazz." After a format change at WCLR Rick was out, but would eventually find a home at WNUA 95.5 which became the full-time smooth jazz outlet in Chicago. We talk to him about his journey from WPGU in Champaign, Illinois while attending the University of Illinois to working at several radio stations in Chicago land. When the smooth jazz era ended once again Rick was looking for work and found himself programing MeTV -FM 87.7 where he wrapped up his career. It's an interesting story. Plus, a lot of nonsense as expected from Ken & George throughout the podcast.

He was synonymous with Sunday Brunch hosting WNUA's Sunday Brunch in Chicago and then continued his success by programming MeTV 87.9 FM Join us as we talk with Rick Odell on Podcast #84

Stupid traffic, the Cubs are in a major slide, Toilet paper responses, good news for Birds at McCormick Place, A legend passes a way, Jim Lovell. Pritzker does something good and unfortunate Lake Michigan drownings.

Ken starts out a little foggy on this one, but George corrects him quickly only to find out George was right all along. Another Las Vegas trip is complete with follies, mishaps and a creepy encounter with some women of the night. Plus Ken becomes a body shop mechanic. No Gas receipts at the pump, Homeless people everywhere and Chinese factories taking their time to ship orders. Illinois budget shortfall and "E" Bikes are becoming a danger, and one community is looking to sponsor legislation. A memorial salute to Lonnie Anderson and George is frustrated with toilet paper in Public Restrooms.

Well, it just seems to continue... Ken's riding mower is now broke along with the dryer and they're both going to be expensive repairs. Ken threw a surprise party for his wife and George talks about his new glasses. The CTA reopens some Redline stations after updates to the facilities and it's Corn Season so, where did Mi-Rhye Corn go? George was a guest on another podcast. What? And a couple of Chicago Cub players make a kids dream come true at their lemonade stand in Lakeview.

With the passing of Chicago Cubs great second baseman, Ryne Sandberg, Ken & George felt compelled to put together a special Podcast. They're joined by Chicago's first Female reporter to be allowed in a Men's Locker room. Cheryl Raye-Stout. Then Mike Esposito from 670 The Score joins in to talk about his memories of Ryne. Finally, George's son, drops in and shares his memories that you will not believe.

Enjoy!