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Carson the Magnificent - Why Bill Zehme's Last Book is Worth the Wait Oct 21, 2024

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David Letterman once said about Bill Zehme, "...he was also emblematic of that era when profile writers were often cooler than the people they were profiling. Whenever he interviewed me, I tried inhumanly hard to impress the guy..."
Bill was a good friend for most of the 30 years I've been in Chicago and Carson was foundational in our relationship. On this episode I talk with one of Bill's best friends, Mike Thomas, who worked with Bill for years. Mike has been a great writer at the Chicago Sun-Times forever and he's authored two terrific books of his own
When Bill died, Mike was the absolute best choice to finish this book
Of course we talk about Carson but we spend time detailing the run of the GOAT, Bill Zehme, as well
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You can contribute to this 100% rated organization on charitynavigator.org, Colon Cancer Coalition.
The works of Bill Zehme are too numerous to list, Google him and buy them all!
*Mike Thomas also wrote the books we list below...get them too!

The Second City Unscripted: Revolution and Revelation at the World-Famous Comedy Theater.
You Might Remember Me: The Life and Times of Phil Hartman.
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No... You can't "sit this one out!" Oct 15, 2024

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Originally from 2020, this episode feels more relevant today. I explain why we need YOU… yes you… to be a voter in this election. I also breakdown some of the most common barriers people put between THEMSELVES and voting. That's a polite way of simply saying IF YOU CARE about what happens to this country and your family, there are no excuses...VOTE! Thanks for listening!
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50 Years of Saturday Night Live with Nick Digillio Sep 28, 2024

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It's the 50th anniversary year of Saturday Night Live. There are very few shows that have lasted that long... well Sesame Street has been on a couple more years but c'mon... that's all Elmo. Nick Digilio has a podcast all about SNL and we go deep on this iconic show. Hope you like this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE !
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Get your tickets for either or both STEVE COCHRAN NYE shows ..
2p at the Raue Center in Crystal Lake

7p at the Tivoli Theater in Downers Grove
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Men of Science - David Kerley & Doctor Keven Most Sep 19, 2024

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We interrupt this political insanity for this important (yet still entertaining) podcast... of science! On this episode these questions and more will be answered
- Are there two astronauts stuck in Space?
- Is Mars in our futures?
- If you pack for 8 days in orbit and end up spending 6 months...who does the laundry?
Also...
- Do I need the new covid vaccine?
- When should I get the flu shot?
- Is it true that shingles doesn't care?
Hear them here on a new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE
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Is this the last New Year's Eve for people who can't stay awake until midnight? Will it be north of Chicago or will you go west? Get your tickets for either show...the afternoon in Crystal Lake or the reasonably early evening show in Downers Grove...or come to both!
2pm at The Raue Center & 7pm at The Tivoli Theater
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HERE'S IS YOUR DAGGER! - Wayne Larrivee Sep 02, 2024

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There are a small handful of NFL play-by-play legends and none are better than Wayne Larrivee.

He gives us an NFL season preview and answers the burning questions...

- what's with this new kickoff rule

- is Jordan Love worth the $$$

- can the Chiefs make it 3 straight

-does he own more cheeseheads or camouflage hats?

And is it finally time for a real Bears/Packers rivalry? Hear it here on this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE!
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DNC 2024: Now What? Aug 26, 2024

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The Kamala coming out party in Chicago went very, very, well. But where will the Dems go from here?

We know the Trumplicans will vote. Will the Dems show up now that the party's party is over?

Congressman Mike Quigley, Analyst Pat Brady, and regular guy Mark DeCarlo were at the United Center all week.

Hear there three perspectives as we talk about what's now and what's next?
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DNC 2024: Mark DeCarlo Reminds Us that Ya Gotta Laugh! Aug 22, 2024

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Mark DeCarlo is a great entertainer who will be in one of the most prominent suites at the DNC...how?
YA gotta listen... see what I did there!
Also, Eric Harthen does the best Trump you'll ever hear...and about 999 other voices. YA gotta hear them both here on this special convention week edition of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE!
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You Need Some Laughs? Paul Mercurio is here to help! Aug 16, 2024

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The Emmy and Peabody award winning comedian, writer, actor, producer is back with more funny...real funny...on stage.
And hear him hear with me on this all new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE. Thanks for listening and sharing with a few of your friends!

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Politics Done Reasonably: DNC in Chicago, Trump in a Panic, and Brandon Johnson Aug 11, 2024

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POLITICS DONE REASONABLY
Pat Brady and Bridget Gainer are two of my favorite guests. They know politics inside-out and while they come from different sides they talk AND listen to each other
I know...what a crazy concept!
We talk DNC, Kamala/Walz, and Trump panic. We also discuss what Mayor Brandon Johnson is and isn't "leading" in Chicago.
Check out the show notes for important projects that they each lead and hear them here on this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE!
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Bridget Gainer founded and leads the Cook County Land Bank which is about to cut the ribbon and celebrate its 2,000th property. They are changing lives and the look of long vacant homes and lots in and around Chicago!
Pat Brady co-founded the Lincoln Forum where you can see and hear the biggest named in politics and policy issues for Illinois and the USA. Check out more here.
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Paul Coyte on... Everything! Aug 06, 2024

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MY WISH FOR YOU... ...is that you have a friend in your life like Paul Coyte

He is funny, kind, decent, and smart. He's also British...but if you get 4 out of 5 you're good. On this new episode we talk about a lot of stuff but the crazy thing is that I had a tech problem on my end that made me sound distant at best.
So I sound like I'm FAR AWAY while Paul, who is in London, sounds like he's in the room. Other than that I think you'll really like this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE

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