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Jesse Lee Soffer and Tracy Spiridakos (Jay Halstead and Hailey Upton on Chicago P.D.) Mar 12, 2026

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Host Brian Luce sits down with Jesse Lee Soffer and Tracy Spiridakos to discuss the long awaited reunion of officers Halstead and Upton in last week’s crossover episode. They reflect on their time away from the show, what it was like to be back, and some of the best Upton and Halstead moments.

Check out new episodes of Chicago Med, Fire and P.D. on Wednesdays starting at 8/7 Central on NBC and streaming on Peacock.

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Victor Teran, Meridith Friedman, and Edgar Castillo (Crossover Writers) Mar 05, 2026

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Host Brian Luce discusses this season’s crossover episodes with their three writers: Victor Teran from Chicago Fire, Meridith Friedman from Chicago Med, and Edgar Castillo from Chicago P.D. They discuss their unique process breaking the story, behind-the-scenes challenges and triumphs, and what it takes to turn three incredible TV shows into one seamless movie.

Check out new episodes of Chicago Med, Fire and P.D. on Wednesdays starting at 8/7 Central on NBC and streaming on Peacock.

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Arienne Mandi (Eva Imani on Chicago P.D.) Feb 05, 2026

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Host Brian Luce sits down with newcomer Arienne Mandi to hear about joining Chicago P.D. this season, the lessons she’s learned from her fellow castmates, and her experience leading episode 13x12 “Missing”. Check out new episodes of Chicago Med, Fire and P.D. on Wednesdays starting at 8/7 Central on NBC and streaming on Peacock.

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LaRoyce Hawkins (Kevin Atwater on Chicago P.D.) Jan 29, 2026

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Host Brian Luce welcomes back his good friend LaRoyce Hawkins to discuss Chicago P.D. episode 13x11 “On the Way”. They dive into LaRoyce’s favorite acting moments, how he feels about the new changes coming Atwater’s way, and a scene they pulled off so well the real police showed up.

Check out new episodes of Chicago Med, Fire and P.D. on Wednesdays starting at 8/7 Central on NBC and streaming on Peacock.

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Steve Chikerotis (Consulting Producer on Chicago Fire) Jan 22, 2026

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Host Brian Luce sits down with his buddy Steve “Chik” Chikerotis, the former Chicago Deputy District Fire Chief turned Technical Consultant and Producer on Chicago Fire. They reflect on Fire and P.D. moments they lived firsthand, their journeys from first responders on the ground to producers on a television set, and the many heroic firefighters and officers they’ve met along the way.

Check out new episodes of Chicago Med, Fire and P.D. on Wednesdays starting at 8/7 Central on NBC and streaming on Peacock.

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Amy Morton (Trudy Platt on Chicago P.D.) Jan 15, 2026

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Host Brian Luce talks with Amy Morton about Chicago P.D. episode 13x09 “Heroes”, which centers Sergeant Trudy Platt. They discuss their favorite filming moments, the care they put into representing officers who die by suicide, and Platt’s unique role as a leader in the 21st District.

Check out new episodes of Chicago Med, Fire and P.D. on Wednesdays starting at 8/7 Central on NBC and streaming on Peacock.

Content Warning: this episode contains discussion of death by suicide. If you or someone you know are in crisis, please call, text or chat with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.

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Allen MacDonald (Showrunner for Chicago Med) Jan 08, 2026

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Host Brian Luce welcomes back Showrunner Allen MacDonald to talk about the mid-season premiere of Chicago Med, episode 11x08 “Triple Threat”. They discuss his devious use of cliffhangers, breaking form with a new storytelling structure, and enjoying a good love triangle.

Check out new episodes of Chicago Med, Fire and P.D. on Wednesdays starting at 8/7 Central on NBC and streaming on Peacock.

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Gregory Van Horn (Production Designer on Chicago P.D.) Dec 04, 2025

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Host Brian Luce goes behind the scenes with Greg Van Horn, aka “Merlin,” the Production Designer who makes magic happen on Chicago P.D. Together, they walk through the show’s signature sets and discuss the role of production design, the real stories behind P.D.’s most iconic locations, and all the surprising details that make Chicago P.D. feel as authentic as possible.

Check out new episodes of Chicago Med, Fire and P.D. on Wednesdays starting at 8/7 Central on NBC and streaming on Peacock.

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Victor Teran and Alec Wells (Writers on Chicago Fire) Nov 20, 2025

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Host Brian Luce welcomes Chicago Fire writers Victor Teran and Alec Wells to discuss Episode 14x04 “Mercy”, inspired by Teran’s own experience losing his home in the L.A. fires. They discuss how they approached the story, the emotional details from Teran’s experience that informed Wells’ writing, and what it’s like writing for a show as beloved as Chicago Fire.

Check out new episodes of Chicago Med, Fire and P.D. on Wednesdays starting at 8/7 Central on NBC and streaming on Peacock.

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Hanako Greensmith and Jocelyn Hudon (Violet Mikami and Lizzy Novak on Chicago Fire) Nov 13, 2025

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Host Brian Luce welcomes Hanako Greensmith and Jocelyn Hudon to share their respective journeys onto Chicago Fire, the ins and outs of learning to play paramedics, and the source of their friend chemistry onscreen and off.

You can watch this interview on the One Chicago YouTube channel, and check out new episodes of Chicago Med, Fire and P.D. on Wednesdays starting at 8/7 Central on NBC and streaming on Peacock.

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