The Dave Plier Podcast from Chicago's Very Own, 720 WGN
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David Eigenberg of TV’s ‘Chicago Fire’: Crossover episode preview, Sex in the City spin-off ‘And Just Like That’
WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to actor David Eigenberg about his role on NBC’s ‘Chicago Fire’, their upcoming crossover episode, jumping back in to ‘Sex in the City’ spinoff ‘And Just Like That’, and a trivia game on Eigenberg’s career. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7168384/7168384_2025-01-24-235324.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier David Eigen…
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Bill O’Reilly talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about President Trump’s executive orders this week to include the release of assassination files from JFK, RFK and MLK and challenging presidential pardons from both President Biden and President Trump. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7168793/7168793_2025-01-25-004233.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plie…
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Garry Meier catches up with WGN Radio’s Dave Plier on cocktailing, the bottled old fashioned, award show relevance and the obscure movie and TV shows nominated, and the creature comforts of life. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7167440/7167440_2025-01-24-215540.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier David Eigenberg of TV’s ‘Chicago Fire’: Crossover p…
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Comedian Nikki Glaser adds second show at The Chicago Theatre, making the uncomfortable comfortable
Comedian Nikki Glaser is coming back to The Chicago Theatre with a new show added on June 1 and talks to Dave Plier about her comfort on stage and her style of comedy. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7168374/7168374_2025-01-24-231914.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier David Eigenberg of TV’s ‘Chicago Fire’: Crossover preview .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill…
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WGN Radio’s Dave Plier (in for Lisa Dent) is joined by Steven Crano, Corporate Communications Manager at Choose Chicago, and Ben Goodnick, Chef Partner at Lettuce Entertain You, for this week’s edition of ‘Foodie Friday’ where we are highlighting Chicago Restaurant Week. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7168398/7168398_2025-01-25-001938.64kmono.mp3…
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WGN Radio’s Dave Plier (in for Lisa Dent) and the Newsroom cover some of today’s most unusual stories. First, Lauren Lapka (in for Steve Bertrand) talks about the most common passwords. Then, Kevin Powell discusses Olympic memorabilia. Finally, Mary Van De Velde talks about ‘Octomom.’ https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7167632/7167632_2025-01-24-2242…
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Ilyce Glink, CEO of Best Money Moves financial wellness company, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier (in for Lisa Dent) to share information about this year’s tax bracket increases and what the new administration is going to look at. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7167605/7167605_2025-01-24-225305.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier David Eigenberg of T…
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Dan Hampton, NFL Hall of Famer and host of The Hamp and O’B Show, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier (in for Lisa Dent) to give his thoughts on the Bears’ new head coach. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7167567/7167567_2025-01-24-222907.64kmono.mp3 More Coverage Chicago Bears Dan Hampton: ‘This could be something special’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:even…
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Mike Rowe: ‘Something to Stand For’ streaming now, skilled labor recruiting crisis, custom 1962 Dodge Power Wagon auction, work ethic scholarships
WGN Radio’s Dave Plier is joined by Mike Rowe to talk about his upcoming custom-made 1962 Dodge Power Wagon auction to benefit the Mike Rowe Works Foundation and scholarships, his movie project “Something to Stand For’, the skilled labor recruiting crisis, his Knobel Whiskey brand and more. For more, mikeroweworks.org, somethingtostandfor.com and k…
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Comedian Pat McGann: Chicago Theatre on Saturday January 25th, touring with his kids, Sebastian Maniscalco
Comedian Pat McGann joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to preview his LIVE show at the historic Chicago Theatre on Saturday, January 25, touring with his kids and more! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7155485/7155485_2025-01-18-022325.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier David Eigenberg of TV’s ‘Chicago Fire’: Crossover preview .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule…
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Aaron Kall, Director of Debate for University of Michigan: Notable American Presidential Inaugural Speeches
Aaron Kall, Director of Debate for University of Michigan, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the significance and history of American Presidential Inaugural Speeches. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7155483/7155483_2025-01-18-021723.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier David Eigenberg of TV’s ‘Chicago Fire’: Crossover preview .cls-7{fill:#…
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Copyright expiration brings 1929’s films, music, books and art into the public domain: Popeye, Singin’ in the Rain, A Farewell to Arms, more
Professor Jennifer Jenkins, Director of Duke University’s Center for the Public Domain, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the thousands of copyrighted works from 1929 entering the US public domain along with sound recordings from 1924. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7155144/7155144_2025-01-17-222044.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier Da…
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WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to ABC7’s Cheryl Scott as she previews ‘Countdown Chicago’ at 11:25pm on New Year’s Eve, the planning, the dance routines and the fun behind the scenes to prep for this longtime New Year’s Eve tradition in Chicago. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7128054/7128054_2024-12-27-174154.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier Dav…
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WGN Radio’s Dave Plier visits with Rob Fojtik, Choose Chicago’s vice president of neighborhood strategy, to talk about things to do and see in the city on New Year’s Eve, from dining to fireworks, plus parties and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7128051/7128051_2024-12-27-171951.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier David Eigenberg of TV’s ‘Ch…
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WGN Radio’s Dave Plier and Kevin Powell preview 2025 Discover NHL Winter Classic between the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues at Wrigley Field. You can join Kevin Powell, along with Charlie Roumeliotis, before the puck drops at Murphy’s Bleachers from 1 to 3:30pm on New Year’s Eve. The pregame show and the game call will follow the live sport…
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Those we lost in 2024: Bob Newhart, Phil Donahue, Richard Lewis, Shannon Doherty, Quincy Jones, Ethel Kennedy, Willy Mays
UIC Adjunct Lecturer and historian Wally Podrazik joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier and Dave Schwan to look back at the notable figures we lost in 2024. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7128027/7128027_2024-12-27-163127.64kmono.mp3 2024 in Review Recent Posts Dave Plier David Eigenberg of TV’s ‘Chicago Fire’: Crossover preview .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule…
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Dr. Ian Smith: Eat Your Age, Feel Younger, Be Happier, Live Longer; A Simple Guide for Every Decade of Your Life
WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Dr. Ian Smith about his latest book EAT YOUR AGE! It’s never too late to change your lifestyle to live better and be healthier. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7126964/7126964_2024-12-26-151304.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier David Eigenberg of TV’s ‘Chicago Fire’: Crossover preview .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:ev…
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Chicago radio legend Kevin Matthews: Holidays with family, Jim Shorts’ Pigskin Picks for the Bears – Seahawks Game
WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to radio legend Kevin Matthews about holiday traditions with his family, along with Jim Short’s predictions for the Chicago Bears, Seattle Seahawks game. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7126962/7126962_2024-12-26-154302.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier David Eigenberg of TV’s ‘Chicago Fire’: Crossover preview .cls-7…
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President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about scams to be aware of when purchasing gift cards from the store. Steve also highlights other scams and risks to keep an eye on during the holiday season and emphasizes the importance of knowing the return policy of the company …
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35th anniversary of ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ with Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo and Johnny Galecki
WGN Radio’s Dave Plier celebrates the 35th anniversary of holiday film classic ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation with special guests Chevy Chase (Clark Griswold), Beverly D’Angelo (Ellen Griswold) and look back at Dave’s conversation with Johnny Galecki (Rusty Griswold). https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7125921/7125921_2024-12-24-153621.64kmon…
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Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier in studio to talk about the Generation to Generation Campaign, the announcement of the new Bishop-elects, Catholic Charities, and His Eminence’s ‘Christmas Message of Hope’. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7125907/7125907_2024-12-24-151607.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plie…
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Garry Meier: TV’s merriest Christmas episodes, Santa & Baby Jesus decor shouldn’t co-exist on the same lawn!
Radio legend Garry Meier joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to lament about the unfortunate co-existence of two holidays themes on one lawn, top TV holiday episodes and the importance of family memories. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7125910/7125910_2024-12-24-152710.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier David Eigenberg of TV’s ‘Chicago Fire’: Crossover…
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WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about his new special, ‘A Celebration of Hanukkah,’ premiering Monday, December 23, 2024 at 8pm. For more, visit wttw.com/hanukkah. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7123757/7123757_2024-12-21-010057.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier David Eigenberg of TV’s ‘Chicago Fire’: Crossover preview .cls…
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‘I Triple Dog Dare You to Listen!’: Dave Plier talks to Peter Billingsley, ‘Ralphie’ from ‘A Christmas Story’
Actor, director and producer Peter Billingsley joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the making of ‘A Christmas Story’, ‘A Christmas Story 2’, behind the scenes stories, original props he owns, and why the movie has become a Christmas classic. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7123135/7123135_2024-12-20-192435.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plie…
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To celebrate Dick Van Dyke’s 99th birthday, Dave shares his conversation with Dick about growing up in Danville, Ill., his entertainment journey in radio, Broadway, television, and the movies, and his longevity in life. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7112010/7112010_2024-12-13-233510.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier David Eigenberg of TV’s ‘Ch…
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Clowning around with Joey D’Auria, WGN-TV’s Bozo from 1984-2001: The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, exploring Chicago with David Letterman, voice acting, memories and more
Former WGN-TV Bozo, Joey D’Auria joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier in studio to talk about his experience as The World’s Most Famous Clown, his appearance on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, his audition, behind the scenes stories, fellow cast members, voice acting and his love of Chicago. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7091216/7091216_2024-1…
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Weber Grill Ambassador Kevin Kolman talks turkey on your grill, sides and more! Weber.com https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7091221/7091221_2024-11-28-160221.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier David Eigenberg of TV’s ‘Chicago Fire’: Crossover preview .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bill O’Reilly: The Power of presidential pardons .cls-7{fill:#f…
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WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk turkey and sides, this weekend’s hottest movies, the annual airing of ‘Bozo, Gar & Ray: WGN-TV Classics’ and more! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7091171/7091171_2024-11-28-145311.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report 2025 Oscar nominations are ou…
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WGN Radio’s Dave Plier and Dave Schwan share the history of the very first Thanksgiving and the traditions that have developed over the years. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7091167/7091167_2024-11-28-142407.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier David Eigenberg of TV’s ‘Chicago Fire’: Crossover preview .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bill O’Rei…
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Jennifer Wall, award-winning winemaker behind Barefoot Wine, official sponsor of the NFL, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about elevating your tailgating experience with Barefoot Wine; wings, burgers, bbq rib pairings and more! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7075348/7075348_2024-11-15-231848.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier David Eigenber…
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Garry Meier & Dave Plier: The importance of Veterans Day and a remembrance of Garry’s father’s experience in WWII
WGN Radio’s Dave Plier catches up with Radio Hall of Famer Garry Meier to continue a Veterans Day tradition: Celebrating his father, WWII veteran Frank Meier, as he shares his special recording about the 48-hour period of battle in December 1944 during his service in the U.S. Army under General George Patton. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/706663…
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Goose Island’s annual Bourbon County Stout lineup will be released on Black Friday! WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Todd Ahsmann – President of Goose Island, Mike Siegel – Goose Island Senior Innovation Manager, WGN TV Morning News’ Jeff Hoover, Tracy Hoover and Erica McDonald about this time-honored tradition, the history, the process, and why Bou…
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WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks about this week’s presidential election, over a century of celebrity endorsements, the fact that celebrity endorsements did not drive voters to cast a ballot for a specific candidate this year and the need for these superstars to stay in their lane. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7066073/7066073_2024-11-09-014313.64km…
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Lisa Dent welcomes Dave Plier and his fiancé Erica McDonald to talk about getting engaged last week, a second time around for them both, and a slight age difference that Dave refuses to recognize. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7019283/7019283_2024-11-02-012323.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier David Eigenberg of TV’s ‘Chicago Fire’: Crossover …
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Mo Rocca profiles ‘Roctogenarians’: Well-known and the lesser known achieving great things later in life
TV host Mo Rocca talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about his new book ‘Roctogenerians’, an inspiring collection of stories that celebrates the triumphs of people who made their biggest marks late in life. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7019113/7019113_2024-11-01-224713.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier David Eigenberg of TV’s ‘Chicago Fire’: Cros…
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WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to former WGN newsman Roger Badesch about the return of holiday catalogs, inspired by the old Sears Wish Book. Plus, Dave & Roger take a look back at stores we shopped that are gone but not forgotten like Marshall Fields, Wieboldt’s, Montgomery Ward, Zayre, Venture and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7019278/7019…
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WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to author and journalist Bill O’Reilly about his latest book ‘Confronting the Presidents’. From Washington to Jefferson, Lincoln to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Kennedy to Nixon, Reagan to Obama and Biden, the 45 United States presidents have left lasting impacts on our nation. Some of their legacies continue today, some …
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WGN-TV’s Larry Potash on the 15th season of ‘Backstory’: Rise and fall of the mall, tattoos, nostalgia, Chicago sports heroes
WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to WGN-TV’s Larry Potash about the 15th season of Backstory, premiering Sunday October 6, 2024 at 11pm! The broadcasts will also be livestreamed on the WGN+ app on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Samsung Smart TVs; online at WGNTV.com/Live and the WGN News mobile app. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6784876/6784876…
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The Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan stops by the studio to share memories with Dave Plier about WGN-TV’s legendary “Bozo’s Circus” and discuss the upcoming weekend of Bozo fun at Madame Zuzu’s in Highland Park, October 18-20. They also discuss the band’s upcoming Latin America tour and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6784498/Billy_Co…
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WGN Radio’s Dave Plier celebrates the 70th anniversary of The Tonight Show with Bill Carter, columnist, author and producer of ‘The Story of Late Night’, highlighting the legacy of the series and hosts Steve Allen, Jack Paar, Johnny Carson, Jay Leno, Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Fallon. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6654455/6654455_2024-09-27-184055.…
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To celebrate The Tonight Show’s 70th Anniversary, WGN Radio’s Dave Plier shares his conversation with legendary bandleader Doc Severinsen, talking about leading the Tonight Show Band, working with Johnny, his fashion statements, favorite moments filling in for Ed McMahon, touring on the road and remembering the day that Johnny left us. https://serv…
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Actors David Eigenberg and Chris Stolte talk to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about their 13 seasons on NBC’s Chicago Fire and TV shows turning 50 this year. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6654246/6654246_2024-09-27-182246.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier David Eigenberg of TV’s ‘Chicago Fire’: Crossover preview .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bi…
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Anna Gardner, Executive Producer of WTTW’s ‘Chicago Stories’ joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the new season featuring stories about The Black Sox Scandal, Long-lost Amusement Parks, The Making of Playboy, House Music and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6654270/6654270_2024-09-27-182110.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier David Eig…
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Bill O’Reilly on new book ‘Confronting the Presidents’, presidential debate performance: ‘Trump can’t discipline himself, Harris is a generalist who dodged questions’
WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Bill O’Reilly about his new book ‘Confronting the Presidents’: From Washington to Jefferson, Lincoln to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Kennedy to Nixon, Reagan to Obama and Biden, the 45 United States presidents have left lasting impacts on our nation. Some of their legacies continue today, some are justly forgotten, and…
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Actor Anthony Michael Hall joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to celebrate the 40th anniversary of film classic ‘Sixteen Candles’, his appearance at The Hobart Art Theater in Hobart, Indiana on Saturday September 28, 2024. Plus… Anthony talks about his new role in Prime Video’s 3rd season of ‘Reacher’. For tickets visit etix.com. https://serve.castfire.c…
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Comedy icon Eugene Levy co-hosts the Emmys this weekend with his son Dan Levy! WGN Radio’s Dave Plier shares his conversation with Eugene, talking about Second City, SCTV, Vacation, Best in Show, American Pie, Waiting for Guffman, Schitt’s Creek, and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6423013/6423013_2024-09-13-203713.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts D…
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WGN Radio’s Dave Plier celebrates the 60th anniversary of TV classic ‘Bewitched’ with Erin ‘Tabitha’ Murphy. Bewitched airs on Antenna TV for a full hour at 6am and 11am weekdays. Visit antennatv.tv for more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6423024/6423024_2024-09-13-203824.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier David Eigenberg of TV’s ‘Chicago Fire’…
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Mike Rowe from Discovery’s ‘Dirty Jobs’, Deadliest Catch’, podcast ‘The Way I Heard It’ and mikeroweworks.org joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to celebrate Labor Day, his Work Ethic Scholarships, the American work ethic, 810,000 fewer jobs than first reported this year. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6194494/6194494_2024-09-02-160734.64kmono.mp3 Rece…
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WGN-TV’s Larry Potash talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about his 30 years with the ole number 9, and the 30th anniversary of the WGN Morning News. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6194486/6194486_2024-09-02-152826.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier David Eigenberg of TV’s ‘Chicago Fire’: Crossover preview .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Bill O’…
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It’s Micky Dolenz of the Monkees, who joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about a half a century of music, their Emmy award-winning TV series, The Monkees friendship with The Beatles, opening act Jimi Hendrix, and lifelong friendships. Micky Dolenz will be LIVE on stage at The DesPlaines Theatre on Saturday October 19th and Sunday October 20th at …
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