In Episode 35, comedians Adam Gilbert and Maggie Hughes DePalo join Pat McGann for a laid-back conversation that moves between stand-up, life on the road, and Midwest roots.

Adam shares his path from Indiana to Chicago’s comedy scene and eventually to the Comedy Cellar in New York, along with the realities of touring, open mics, and the occasional rough night on stage. Maggie tells stories from the road, including a memorable encounter with Michael J. Fox at his Nashville fundraiser. 

Plus, Midwest sports parenting, father-daughter dances, and why Lakeview is the best neighborhood to move to post-breakup. Rounding things out are lighter detours into skincare, life choices, and Adam’s decision to cut off the resources.

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🎤 Guest: Maggie Hughes DePalo
Instagram: @maggiehughesdepalo

🎤 Guest: Adam Gilbert
Instagram: @adamgilbert__

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EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - Kelley Thornton
PRODUCER - Paula Thornton
SHOWRUNNER - Tom Bambara
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AUDIO ENGINEER - Tommy Grant
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In Episode 34 of The Pat McGann Show, the original Apprentice winner (and future canonized saint) joins Pat to share how a South Side Chicago entrepreneur turned a bold risk into a career spanning television, bestselling books, motivational speaking, and the wildly successful RPM restaurant empire. From launching a cigar-of-the-month club in a tiny apartment to proposing to Giuliana in a helicopter over Chicago, Bill proves that sometimes the best business plan starts with simply saying “yes.”

The conversation dives into life after The Apprentice, building restaurants with the iconic Lettuce Entertain You team, giving back through philanthropy, meeting Neil Armstrong, and embracing the unexpected twists of fame and family life. It’s equal parts inspiration, behind-the-scenes storytelling, and classic Chicago charm—with lots of laughs along the way.

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🎤 Guest: Bill Rancic
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PRODUCER - Paula Thornton
SHOWRUNNER - Tom Bambara
VIDEO AND AUDIO EDITOR - Madeline Curless
AUDIO ENGINEER - Tommy Grant
VIDEO PRODUCER - Eddie Perez
ORGANIC CONTENT MANAGER - George Moster

In this bonus episode, Tim Sinclair—known as the Voice of Chicago—joins Pat McGann to share his incredible journey from aspiring architect to one of the most recognizable voices in sports. As the public address announcer for the Chicago Bulls, Chicago Bears, Chicago Fire, and University of Illinois, Tim offers a behind-the-scenes look at how these coveted roles come to life.

The conversation explores his unexpected start in radio, auditioning for major teams, and landing his dream job during the NBA Covid bubble. Tim also reflects on the legacy of the iconic Chicago Bulls introductions, the pressure of stepping into legendary shoes, and the art of announcing in fast-paced sports environments.

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🎤 Guest: Tim Sinclair
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VIDEO PRODUCER - Eddie Perez
ORGANIC CONTENT MANAGER - George Moster

Comedian AJ Leidig joins Pat McGann and Dwayne Kennedy to break down his journey in stand-up comedy.

From growing up near Woodstock to testing out joke-book material in middle school, AJ shares how he got his start and made his way through the suburbs into Chicago comedy. The guys get into bombing early sets, $600 apartments, road gigs, and why the suburbs might secretly be the best place to start. Plus: Waymo debates, “he gone,” and the South Side roots of a gold record baseball anthem.

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🎤 Guest: AJ Leidig

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🎤 Co-Host: Dwayne Kennedy

Instagram: @dwaynetkennedy

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ORGANIC CONTENT MANAGER - George Moster

Coach Chris Holtmann of the DePaul Blue Demons joins Pat McGann and Dwayne Kennedy to break down his first two years rebuilding Chicago's most storied college basketball program. 

After leaving Ohio State, Holtmann recounts calling Jay Wright and Tom Izzo for advice, sliding into Pat's DMs, consulting with Brad Stevens, and going bar-hopping after a big win at DePaul. He opens up about the grind, the glory days, and why he's all in on the city of Chicago. Plus: his semi-controversial Final Four predictions. 

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🎤 Guest: Coach Chris Holtmann
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🎤 Co-host: Dwayne Kennedy
Instagram: @dwaynetkennedy

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AUDIO ENGINEER - Tommy Grant
VIDEO PRODUCER - Eddie Perez
ORGANIC CONTENT MANAGER - George Moster

Pat McGann sits down with his relative Matty Ryan (yes, they’re actually related) and Chris Higgins for a wild, laugh-filled ride through Chicago life. They get into Dan Ryan survival tactics, bus token nostalgia, flipping off AI robots, parking tickets, and the evolution of the word "nimrod" thanks to Bugs Bunny. 

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🎤 Guest: Matty Ryan
Instagram: @heymattyryan
YouTube:  @heymattyryan

🎤 Guest: Chris Higgins
Instagram: @mybudchris
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AUDIO ENGINEER - Tommy Grant
VIDEO PRODUCER - Eddie Perez
ORGANIC CONTENT MANAGER - George Moster

This week on The Pat McGann Show, Pat and co-host Dwayne Kennedy sit down with Chicago Alderman Matt O’Shea for a conversation about city politics, airport construction, and why you should not call your alderman about airplanes flying overhead.

Plus: the South Side Irish Parade, the economics of dyeing the river green, the Star Wars museum Chicago didn’t get, and an unexpected detour into “Friends of the Park” drama that feels… personal. 

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🎤 Guest: Alderman Matt O’Shea
Instagram: @Oshea_Matt

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This week on the Pat McGann Show, Pat and co-host Dwayne Kennedy catch up with WGN superstar Ana Belaval. For the past two decades, she’s been performing live TV without a script. Billy Corgan even composed a song for her. (And don’t worry- she’ll reveal her Puerto Rican heritage before the ten-minute mark.) 

Ana also shares why Puerto Ricans don't eat spicy food, and the story of how Mike Toomey convinced her to try stand-up with a five-minute set at Zanies.

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🎤 Co-host: Dwayne Kennedy
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🎤 Guest: Ana Belaval
Instagram: @ana.belaval

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AUDIO ENGINEER - Tommy Grant
VIDEO PRODUCER - Eddie Perez
ORGANIC CONTENT MANAGER - George Moster

Comedian Lio Cundiff makes a bonus splash on the Pat McGann Show this week. Despite his usual preference for floating with a beer in hand, he jumped into the frigid waters of Lake Michigan to rescue a baby. "I hope she has a really cool future, and I'm happy I was there." His heroic act caught the attention of People Magazine, but he decided to set the record straight here on The Pat McGann Show. 

Plus, Lio opens up about the viral media frenzy, the GoFundMe he's trying to shut down, and how the whole thing just might be the best career move a stand-up comedian never planned.

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🎤 Co-host: Dwayne Kennedy

Instagram: @dwaynetkennedy

🎤 Guest: Lio Cundiff

Instagram: @Lcd.stop

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ORGANIC CONTENT MANAGER - George Moster

Pat McGann sits down with Jarrett Payton to discuss growing up as the son of Walter Payton, giving a Hall of Fame speech at age 12 (casual), and how running a landfill hill builds character.

They get into near-death car stories, surviving a Miami national championship team, being mentored by NFL “wild childs,” and what it’s like when Michael Jordan shows up at your house to win his money back.

Also discussed: sneaking video of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce before the internet exploded, playing golf with President George H. W. Bush, and the only time Secret Service had to rescue a golf cart driven by a 10-year-old.

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🎤 Guest: Jarrett Payton

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SOUND MIXER - Tommy Grant

VISUALS AND LIGHTING - Eddie Perez

ORGANIC CONTENT MANAGER - George Moster