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Garry Meier shares the true meaning of Veterans Day...

Dave Plier ·

2023/11/10

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.

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Killing the Witches: The Horror of Salem...

Dave Plier ·

2023/10/25

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Bill O’Reilly about his latest book, Killing the Witches, which revisits one of the most frightening and inexplicable episodes in American history: the events of 1692 and 1693 in Salem Village, Massachusetts. Rumors of demonic possession and witchcraft consumed Salem. Soon three women were arrested under suspicion of being witches. But […]

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Resurrection Mary, Bachelors Grove Cemetery, Marshall...

Dave Plier ·

2023/10/24

A longstanding WGN Radio Halloween tradition is to explore the Chicagoland hauntings of Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery, Archer Avenue, Resurrection Mary, The Willowbrook Ballroom, The Congress Hotel and more. To share the lore and paranormal happenings, Dave Plier welcomes author and ghostlorist Ursula Bielski. Worldofthesupernatural.com, You Tube: Ursula Bielski’s World of the Supernatural.

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‘Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein’...

Dave Plier ·

2023/10/24

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier sits down with Chris Costello, daughter of comedy legend Lou Costello, on the legacy of Abbott and Costello, growing up with her iconic father, the 75th anniversary of “Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein” and their famous comedy skit “Who’s on First”.

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Remembering Suzanne Somers

Dave Plier ·

2023/10/15

Suzanne Somers, star of TV series including “Three’s Company,” “Step by Step” and “She’s the Sheriff,” has died at age 76. We’re remembering her with two of her visits with WGN Radio’s Dave Plier: August, 2014: April, 2015:

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Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Steve Hackett of Genesis,...

Dave Plier ·

2023/10/14

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame musician Steve Hackett joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about his musical journey, his time with Genesis featuring Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford, his influences and more. His tour marks the 50th anniversary of the legendary Genesis album Foxtrot which was pivotal in establishing the band […]

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Pinball wizard Gary Stern of Stern Pinball: Pinball...

Dave Plier ·

2023/10/14

Gary Stern, Founder and Chairman of Stern Pinball, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the expansion of his gaming business, his latest pinball games including Venom and updates for Foo Fighters, new technology, and the upcoming Pinball Expo. Sternpinball.com, pinballexpo.com.

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C’mon, Get Happy: The making of ‘Summer Stock’ with...

Dave Plier ·

2023/10/14

Authors David Fantle and Tom Johnson join WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about their latest book about the making of film classic, ‘Summer Stock’. In their third and final screen teaming, Judy Garland and Gene Kelly starred together in this MGM musical, a movie that did not receive the same attention as other musicals from MGM’s […]

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WGN Radio Flashback: Eddie Schwartz, Ghost Hunter...

Dave Plier ·

2023/10/14

What is your favorite Chicago ghost story? A WGN Radio tradition: Culled from a vintage conversation recorded in 1982 on reel to reel, the late WGN Radio legend Eddie Schwartz is joined by late Chicago Ghost Hunter Richard Crowe to talk about Resurrection Mary, Archer Avenue, and other ghostly stories around Chicago.

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WGN-TV’s Larry Potash on the 13th season of Backstory

Dave Plier ·

2023/10/07

Larry Potash from the WGN Morning News joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to preview the new season of ‘Backstory’ premiering this Sunday at 6:30 pm. Plus, as Dave is headed to Boston in a couple of weeks, he asks Larry about places to go, things to do, and some history as it’s Larry’s hometown.

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Grammy Hall-of-Famer Aaron Neville: Telling it Like...

Dave Plier ·

2023/10/07

For the first time, legendary singer and songwriter and Grammy Hall-of-Famer Aaron Neville tells his personal story of overcoming poverty, racism, addiction, and loss through faith, family, and music. He joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to tell his story.

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35th anniversary of ‘America’s Most Wanted’ with John...

Dave Plier ·

2023/10/07

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to criminologist and TV host John Walsh, as ‘America’s Most Wanted’ debuted 35 years ago.

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Prancer’s Pumpkin Palooza at Santa’s Village this...

Dave Plier ·

2023/10/07

Jason Sierpien from Santa’s Village joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about Pumpkin Palooza all this weekend through Monday at the amusement park, plus the first 600 kids get a FREE pumpkin! Santasvillagedundee.com

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Chicago radio greats: Kevin Matthews and Mancow...

Dave Plier ·

2023/09/30

Chicago radio greats Kevin Matthews and Mancow Muller join WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the world of radio and their upcoming event at The Arcada Theatre in St. Charles on Thursday, October 5th. For tickets: https://www.arcadalive.com/event/an-evening-with-radio-icon-kevin-matthews-and-mancow-muller-more/.

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Entertainment icon William Shatner: Still boldly going

Dave Plier ·

2023/09/30

The legendary William Shatner joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about space, fear, his longevity in show business, and his upcoming appearance at Rockford’s Coronado Performing Arts Center.

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Legendary guitarist Joe Satriani reuniting with Eric...

Dave Plier ·

2023/09/30

As Joe Satriani just announced this week that he is reuniting with Eric Johnson and Steve Vai for his G4 2024 Tour, Joe talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about his influences, his collaborations, and his journey in rock.

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Actress Tiffani Thiessen: Saved by The Bell, 90210...

Dave Plier ·

2023/09/23

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to actress Tiffani Thiessen, best known for her roles in ‘Saved by the Bell’, ‘Beverly Hills 90210’ and now hosting MTV’s ‘Deliciousness’, about her new book: Here We Go Again, Recipes and Inspiration to Level Up Your Leftovers.

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Amazing Chicago: The City of Big Shoulders, Murder...

Dave Plier ·

2023/09/23

Author David Anthony Witter joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about his new book: Amazing Chicago, sharing fascinating stories that are even stranger than fiction. Architectural marvels, landmarks, heroes, villains, and even ghosts are chronicled alongside beautiful photos to tell the story of this incredible city.

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Nancy Jones on the legacy of late country music...

Dave Plier ·

2023/09/23

Nancy Jones, wife of country music legend George Jones, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the legacy of her husband. In the new book Playin’ Possum, Nancy reveals the true insider perspectives and little-known poignant as well as humorous stories about the country music legend, his battles with cocaine, alcohol, abusive behavior toward her and others, […]

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Music icon Herb Alpert trumpeting new music and a...

Dave Plier ·

2023/09/16

Music icon Herb Alpert joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to celebrate 80 years in the recording studio, the success of A&M records, and the legacy of his unmistakable sound as he plays The Vic Theatre on Saturday, September 16th and Sunday, September 17th, 2023.

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