• Byron's Hot Dogs
    Jun 12 2026

    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.

    Show More Show Less
    20 mins
  • Atop Chicago's Most Iconic Skyscraper
    Jun 5 2026

    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.

    Show More Show Less
    38 mins
  • Do Division and Views from a Visitor
    May 29 2026

    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.

    Show More Show Less
    21 mins
  • The Lunchman: Maxwell Street
    May 22 2026

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

    Show More Show Less
    43 mins
  • Elvis and Baby Eagles
    May 15 2026

    21-year-old Elvis Presley impersonator Logan Ramey explains how he discovered his love for the King of Rock and Roll. Baby bald eagles hatched in Chicago for the first time in 100 years! Ed Hahn from the National Eagle Center explains the significance.

    Show More Show Less
    35 mins
  • Chicago Pickle Fest and Fat Chris's Pizza
    May 8 2026

    We bid farewell to Fat Chris's Pizza and Such in Andersonville. Nick Griseto previews Chicago Pickle Fest. Pickleback incoming!

    Show More Show Less
    22 mins
  • Keurig Coffee Origin Story
    May 1 2026

    Keurig machines changed the way we brew our morning coffee. Co-founder Christopher Stevens joins the podcast to talk about how K-Cups originated. A former Fighting Irish basketball player, Chris returned to South Bend after his business career to become a professor at Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business.

    Show More Show Less
    26 mins
  • Greater Chicago Food Depository
    Apr 24 2026

    Danielle Perry of the Greater Chicago Food Depository is in studio to talk about the changes in SNAP exemptions and work eligibility requirements. Danielle wants to spread the word to ensure the most vulnerable Illinois residents don't go hungry.

    Show More Show Less
    34 mins