It’s Wednesday night so that means it’s time for the Swap Meet sponsored by Wolff’s Flea Market!  Greg Flamm aka The DuPage Picker is here to evaluate your stuff! Do you have an autographed paper plate signed by Bill Veeck and have been wondering how much it’s worth? Been wondering if your old Schwinn Stingray bicycle will make you rich? Looking to finally cash in that old Playboy with Pamela Anderson? You have the questions and Greg has the answers! It’s “The Swap Meet!” Follow Justin […]

Steve Dolinsky, aka The Hungry Hound, joins Justin once again to discuss his Pizza City, USA book and walking tour! Steve talks about his love of pizza, the passion people have for pizza, how Chicago is a thin-crust tavern-style pizza city, why the national reputation of Chicago style pizza is deep dish, where the idea for his pizza walking tour comes from, the many variations of pizza you can get in Chicago, the death of Superdawg matriarch Flaurie Berman and what […]

The Carry Out is the nightly segment where Justin reads the news so you don’t have to. Tonight’s top stories include comedian Michelle Wolf coming under fire for her performance of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, two security guards being accused of stealing from Holy Name Cathedral, the Bears getting rave reviews for their picks in the NFL Draft, the Cubs sweeping the Brewers as they head into a series with the Rockies at Wrigley, the White Sox winning a series against […]

We have such an amazing show for you! On tonight’s episode of The Download, political analysts Chris Robling and Dave Lundy are back to debate and argue about the top national political stories making news this week, comedian and actor Adam Pally and writer and director Dan Gregor chat about their new film, “Most Likely to Murder,” Justin remembers the life and legacy of legendary photographer (and previous guest on The Download) Art Shay, who passed away over the weekend, […]

The Sklar Brothers (Randy and Jason Sklar) join Justin to talk about their tremendous career in comedy, how much they enjoy performing in Chicago, how they have developed their act,  their decision to create something different from other comedy teams, why they count The Beastie Boys as one of their biggest influences, being at the forefront of comedy podcasting, how they approach mixing comedy and sports, the genesis of their audio documentary “Sklars and Stripes,” their upcoming comedy special “Sklar […]

It’s Wednesday night so that means it’s time for the Swap Meet sponsored by Wolff’s Flea Market!  Greg Flamm aka The DuPage Picker is here to evaluate your collectibles, your stuff, your junk! Do you have a signed copy of an old Elton John record that you believe might make you rich? Are you a collector of old Playboy magazines? Wondering if your early 1960’s Barbie is worth some dough? You have the questions and Greg has the answers! It’s “The Swap Meet!” Follow Justin on Twitter and […]

Guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Scott “Monty” Monro of the post-punk act Preoccupations joins Justin to talk about his memories of playing in Chicago, their exhaustive touring schedule, the process of recording their latest record, “New Material,” the amount of experimentation on “New Material,” the challenge of wanting to evolve as a band while also keeping their fans happy and their 2 shows this weekend at Empty Bottle and Co-Prosperity Sphere. Follow Justin on Twitter and give him a like on Facebook. The Download with Justin […]

Joe Knowles, Chicago Tribune Associate Managing Sports Editor, joins Justin to discuss the new coffee table book, “The Chicago Tribune Book of the Chicago White Sox: A Decade-by-Decade History.” Joe talks about the rich history of the Chicago White Sox, the process of putting this book together, what he learned from writing the book, how the Black Sox scandal set the franchise back for years, what set the “Go-Go” White Sox of the late ’50’s and early ’60’s apart from […]

The Carry Out is the nightly segment where Justin reads the news so you don’t have to. Tonight’s top stories include Rudy Giuliani joining President Trump’s legal team, Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown announcing her run for Chicago mayor, Toni Preckwinkle becoming the head of the Cook County Democrats, Carson’s closing after the parent company failed to find a buyer, the Cubs beating the Cardinals at Wrigley, the Sox getting set to take on the Astros at home this weekend, the Bears opening […]

King Rello, Joe Freshgoods, Vic Lloyd and Des Money from streetwear designer and fashion group Fat Tiger join Justin to talk about their deal with the movie “Rampage,” how they are a true independent power, the impact they have on popular culture, staying true to their Chicago roots, the uniqueness of their products, how they like to tell stories through their clothes, how they manage to set trends in the fashion industry and how their biggest weapon is their authenticity. Follow […]