Wendy Snyder

Jeff Garlin, actor, comedian, producer and author of Best Seat in the House: Moments No One Asked Me To Capture…But I Did Anyway to talk about his debut photography book and to remind listeners that he is going to be at the Chicago Humanities Festival for a book signing this Sunday, October 4th. Listen in while Jeff, Wendy and Andy talk about Chicago sports, reminisce on some Chicago staples they grew up on, Jeff’s start at the Comedy Womb, Star Wars and more.

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on:

Search Is On For Chicago’s Official Christmas Tree: Chicagoans can submit nominations online through Oct. 23. Norway spruce and fir trees and trees within 15 miles of the city are preferred.

Goose Island Shrimp Honored After 53 Years As A Chicago Staple: The Division Street institution has been serving up fried shrimp since 1973. The restaurant will receive a local small business award next week for its contributions to the neighborhood.

You Can Tour The Uptown Theatre As Part Of Open House Chicago This Year: Other new sites announced Thursday in advance of the Oct. 17-18 event include the Monadnock Building and the new Chicago Architecture Center hub at the Marquette Building.

Author, international security expert, and DePaul University history professor Dr. Thomas Mockaitis joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Bob Sirott, to discuss details on the attempted hijacking of a jet flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Dr. Mockaitis also shares the most important story to withdrawal from Iraq.

Affy Tapple’s Director of Marketing Derek Dye joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk all things Affy Tapples. Listen in while Derek also explains the history of the Affy Tapple name, how the recipe was created in Chicago, details on Affy Tapple’s new caramel dip, and more.

Jake Hasan, host of GameDay Garage and former WGN Radio intern, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to breakdown the Chicago Cubs’ season following their playoff loss. Jake also shares some insight on why the Chicago White Sox might have what it takes to advance to the World Series.

Quinn Myers, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Quinn has details on:

Dedicated Bus Lane Coming To Michigan Avenue Downtown: The nearly 1.5-mile northbound lane will run from Roosevelt Road to Wacker Drive and serve 21 CTA routes used by thousands of riders each day.

Aurelio’s Debuts Pope Leo Pizza Box To Honor Its Most Famous Customer: The suburban pizza chain is honoring Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV with a limited-edition box made for a papal photo op.

Douglass Park Reopens As Riot Fest Clears Out, With Renovation Of Muddy Fields Underway: Festival organizers took additional time to clear the park due to heavy rain during the event. An assessment of the costs to restore the park will take place this week.

WGN-TV Morning News anchor Larry Potash joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about a new season of “Backstory” and explores remarkable stories, including a look at the history and architectural legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright as well as a gripping tale involving a box of belongings tied to a New England mob boss.

“Backstory with Larry Potash” features new episodes airing Sunday nights at 11 p.m. on WGN-TV, with streaming availability on the free WGN+ app and via podcast.

Anna Gardner, Executive Producer of WTTW’s Chicago Stories, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, for a spotlight on a series of upcoming documentaries covering the rich and incredibly fascinating history of one the greatest American cities: Chicago! Listen in while Anna gives us an inside look at the new season premiering on October 2nd on WTTW Fridays at 8:00 pm. Be sure to tune in, you might just learn a thing or two about the Windy City!

Alexander Zalben, Editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder in for Bob Sirott to discuss the latest entertainment headlines from throughout the week. Listen in while Alex shares details on a the Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. merger, the ‘Big Brother’ finale, 2027 release date for the highly anticipated 24 Jump Street, and more.

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about how October marks cybersecurity awareness month, serving as a reminder to protect personal identity, money, and peace of mind. Listen in while Steve also reminds listeners of some tactics used by scammers, share some details about some new Facebook and Facebook Marketplace scams and more.