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Chicago Bears Super Bowl champion Kevin ‘Butthead’...

Dave Plier ·

2026/01/17

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks with Chicago Bears Super Bowl champion Kevin ‘Butthead’ Butler, radio legend Kevin Matthews, and Jim Shorts about the 1985 Bears’ legendary adventures on the Kevin Matthews Show, the new Loop exhibit at the Museum of Broadcast Communications, and a conversation previewing this Sunday’s Bears-Rams game.

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From ‘Da Bears’ to Conan: Robert Smigel on Comedy,...

Dave Plier ·

2026/01/17

Dave Plier shares his conversation with comedy legend Robert Smigel, the creative force behind the “Da Bears” sketch and the voice of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog. They dive into Smigel’s incredible career, from writing sketches on 425 episodes of Saturday Night Live to co-writing films with Adam Sandler, Conan O’Brien, and more.

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Reflecting on a Legacy: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Dave Plier ·

2026/01/17

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier and Dave Schwan reflect on the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as they revisit past conversations with civil rights leader Jesse Jackson and Dr. King’s granddaughter, Yolanda Scott King, highlighting the impact of Dr. King’s work on generations past and present.

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Comedian Erica Rhodes at Zanies Rosemont this weekend!

Dave Plier ·

2026/01/08

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier welcomes comedian Erica Rhodes, who went viral last year on the WGN-TV Morning News, to talk about dating, aging, and her appearances at Zanies Rosemont this weekend: TONIGHT at 7pm, Friday and Saturday at 7pm and 9:15pm. You can get $10 OFF the late show on Saturday if you mention WGN. For tickets, visit […]

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Those We Lost 2025: Rob Reiner, James Lovell, Brian...

Dave Plier ·

2025/12/26

UIC Adjunct Lecturer and historian Wally Podrazik joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier, along with Ryan Burrow, Mark Carman and Amanda Czarnecki look back at the notable figures we lost in 2025 including Rob Reiner, James Lovell, Brian Wilson, Diane Keaton, George Wendt, Ryne Sandberg, Roberta Flack, Charlie Kirk, Sister Jean, Hulk Hogan and more.

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Dr. Ian Smith on new book The Last 15: Say Goodbye to...

Dave Plier ·

2025/12/26

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Dr. Ian Smith about the fallacies about New Year’s resolutions, motivation and commitment to make a change in your life and his latest book ‘The Last 15’ with meal plans and more.

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Attorney Karen Conti: New Illinois Laws for 2026

Dave Plier ·

2025/12/26

Attorney and WGN Radio host Karen Conti talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about the new laws that take effect on New Year’s Day 2026.

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WGN-TV’s New Year’s Eve Special: Coast to Coast...

Dave Plier ·

2025/12/26

Andrea Darlas joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the upcoming WGN-TV New Year’s Eve special ‘Coast to Coast Countdown 2026’.

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Chevy Chase and Beverly D’Angelo from ‘National...

Dave Plier ·

2025/12/20

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier sits down with the stars of one of the most beloved holiday films of all time — National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. In this festive conversation, Chevy Chase and Beverly D’Angelo revisit the behind-the-scenes stories that helped turn the Griswold family’s misadventures into a Christmas classic watched by generations. From on-set memories […]

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Oh Fudge! It’s Peter Billingsley, Ralphie from...

Dave Plier ·

2025/12/20

Actor, director and producer Peter Billingsley joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier for a nostalgic conversation about the making of A Christmas Story and its lasting impact. Billingsley shares behind-the-scenes stories from the original film, talks about revisiting the beloved world in A Christmas Story 2, reveals which original props he still owns, and reflects on […]

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Dick Van Dyke’s milestone 100th year: A century of...

Dave Plier ·

2025/12/20

“A century is not enough,” says iconic entertainer Dick Van Dyke. To celebrate Dick Van Dyke’s 100th birthday, WGN Radio’s Dave Plier revisits a joyful, wide-ranging conversation with the entertainment legend himself. From growing up in Danville, Illinois, to starring in classics like The Dick Van Dyke Show, Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and […]

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Geoffrey Baer’s new TV special ‘Chicago Works,’...

Dave Plier ·

2025/12/06

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier welcomes WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer in studio to talk about his new TV special, “Chicago Works.” In this new 60-minute program, Baer meets (and helps) the industrious workers across the city and suburbs who operate Chicago’s moveable bridges, deliver millions of packages, care for the city’s animals, process recycling, operate the Wrigley […]

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WGN-TV’s Larry Potash hosts ‘A Conversation with Bill...

Dave Plier ·

2025/12/06

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier welcomes WGN-TV’s Larry Potash to talk about his hosting duties at the Museum of Broadcast Communications (440 W. Randolph St., Chicago) on Saturday, Dec. 6, at noon, and the upcoming WGN-TV Toy Drive on Friday, Dec. 12. Plus, a bonus encore interview with legendary anchorman Bill Kurtis. For tickets, visit museum.tv.

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Mark Malkoff’s Book ‘Love Johnny Carson’: The Genius...

Dave Plier ·

2025/11/27

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to author and host of The Carson Podcast Mark Malkoff about his new book ‘Love Johnny Carson’, a wildly entertaining read by one of the world’s most obsessed and informed fans of TV icon Johnny Carson, setting the record straight on Carson’s legacy and shining light on the personality behind […]

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Legendary Anchorman Bill Kurtis coming to Chicago’s...

Dave Plier ·

2025/11/27

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to legendary anchorman Bill Kurtis about his book ‘Whirlwind: My Life Reporting the News’, plus his upcoming appearance on Saturday December 6th, 2025 at 12pm featuring a Q&A, book signing and meet and greet. For tickets, visit MUSEUM.TV.

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Thanksgiving dinner tips with Weber Grill Ambassador...

Dave Plier ·

2025/11/27

Weber Grill Ambassador Kevin Kolman talks turkey on your grill, sides and more this Thanksgiving morning with WGN Radio’s Dave Plier in for Bob Sirott.

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The history of Thanksgiving in America: Plymouth...

Dave Plier ·

2025/11/27

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.

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WGN Radio Personalities: ‘What Are We Thankful For?’

Dave Plier ·

2025/11/27

WGN Radio’s Lou Manfredini, John Williams, Lisa Dent, Bob Sirott, John Landecker, Jon Hansen, Rollye James, Joe Romano, Hayley Boyd, Karen Conti, Steve Dale, David Hochberg and Dave Plier share what they are thankful for on this Thanksgiving Day. What are YOU thankful for?

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Goose Island’s 2025 Bourbon County Stout variants...

Dave Plier ·

2025/11/25

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, and Brian Noonan & Cody Gough from the Crafty Brewers podcast about this time-honored tradition, the history, the process, and why Bourbon County […]

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Broadcast Museum unveils Johnny Carson centennial...

Dave Plier ·

2025/11/15

Brian Noonan, Wally Podrazik, Justin Kulovsek and Chris Pokorny (the museum exhibit team) join WGN Radio’s (and MBC chair, president and CEO) Dave Plier to talk about the new exhibits at the Museum of Broadcast Communications: “Johnny Carson: The Centennial,” “The Evolution of Late Night,” Antenna TV’s “I Dream of Jeannie” 65th anniversary, “Bozo’s Circus” […]

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