Steve and Johnnie: Recent Episodes
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Hi kids! Steve King and Johnnie Putman broadcast live from the WGN Skyline Studios on a breezy summer-in-Chicago Saturday night.
Jessica Radloff, The New York Times Bestselling Author and host of the Official Big Bang Theory Podcast on HBO Max, joins Steve and Johnnie to talk about her new book Young
Sheldon: The (Juicier-Than-Meemaw’s-Brisket) Inside Story of the Hit Comedy.
With the news that Guitar Works, an Evanston institution, is closing after 47 years, Steve and Johnnie share some personal memories of the store and their friendship with the store’s owner, Terry Straker.
Finally, Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology at Keck School of Medicine of
USC, addresses the threat of a Bluetooth exploit in car-security systems, how to streamline your email threads, and other helpful tech-tips you can use everyday.
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Steve King and Johnnie Putman are live in the WGN Skyline Studios on a rainy Lollapalooza Saturday night.
Steve and Johnnie are joined by Ron Smith, Author of He Fought The Mob, his book about famed singer Bobby Fuller; best known for the hit song “I Fought the Law,” his hits and misses, links to Buddy Holly, and untimely and unusual demise.
David Hammond, a corporate communications consultant and food journalist, talks about the 100th anniversary of Chicago’s Rainbow Cone and the unique flavor combinations involved, in addition to the engineering involved with the stacking of scoop slices and it’s historic Chicago origins.
Next, Rogers Park’s historic 400 Theater-owner Jordan Stancil fills in Steve and Johnnie on the progress of the grand reopening of the legendary venue, his family’s Michigan roots in theater-ownership, and highlights the incredibly competitive pricing the 400 offers moviegoers.
The always informative and entertaining Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, updates Steve and Johnnie on the latest vehicle recall announcements, in addition to clearing up travel information regarding the new Gordie Howe bridge that connects the U.S. and Canada and more.
See more on SteveAndJohnnie’s “Both Sides Now” Blog and be sure to tune in next Saturday, August 8th at 9pm-2am.
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Steve King and Johnnie Putman race back to the mic in the WGN Skyline Studios on Steve’s birthday!
Steve and Johnnie are then joined by Musician Alice Wallace who chats about about bringing her West Coast-infused music to Nashville. Listen in while Alice also shares what it was like recording after the California wildfires, and dives deep into the art of cowboy yodeling.
Next, Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology at Keck School of Medicine of USC tells us about the recent instances of AI cheating on tests and scavenging rival companies for information and more.
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Steve King and Johnnie Putman are in the WGN Skyline Studios and they kick off the show by chatting with Tony Panek, AKA “Mr. Pierogi,” of the Whiting Pierogi Fest.
Erika Brett & Josh Solomon of ‘The Empty Pockets’ sit in with S&J to discuss their new song ‘Serrated,’ inspiration during car troubles, and much more.
Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, comes on to chat about long-lost car brands, new road tests, automotive recalls, and Tom’s “Car Tunes.”
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King return to the WGN Skyline Studios and they’re joined by C. Crane CEO Jessica Crotty to dive into the world of AM/FM Radios.
Chicago blues and rock artist Denise LaGrassa sits with S&J to discuss her new album “A Crossroads Communion,” trapeze acts in Wisconsin, and upcoming gigs.
Patrick Crispen talks about all things tech, including the end of physical media in gaming and Meta Instagram permissions.
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Max Armstrong of the ‘U.S. Farm Report‘ and ‘This Week in Agribusiness,’ join Steve and Johnnie for the lighter side of agriculture related weather phenomena in the Midwest.
Bill Anderson and his thought on his 65th anniversary, the longest tenured, of being a member of the ‘Grand Ole Opry.’
Aaron Beardon, the owner of ‘Instant Replay Sports and Collectables,’ and musician provides insight on card collecting and plays us some tunes.
Plus, Tom Appel with everything automotive and recall information.
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King come to you from the studios of WKGC-FM at the Charles Hilton Center for Advanced Technology and Hospitality Management at Gulf Coast State College in Panama City, Florida.
Our hosts are joined by Eli Ingram & Sandi MarLisa, the musical duo of ‘Jack & Gin,’ to talk about their new album, ‘Southern Gothic Tale.’
Gino Salomone of FOX6 WakeUp, Real Milwaukee and 4 p.m. news. provides Steve and Johnnie our showbiz update and Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology, Keck School of Medicine of USC, gives us this weeks cyber-tips and more.
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On this episode of the Steve & Johnnie Show, the hosts kicked off the evening with a lively Round Robin discussion featuring Bob Fukuda, Ron Brown
The show then welcomed Todd Wilbur, founder of Top-Secret Recipes, who shared insights into his popular “Hack That Dish” concept, discussing how he reverse-engineers restaurant favorites and the secrets behind recreating iconic dishes at home.
Later, Musician Terry White joined the program alongside Rod Pierce to talk about Terry’s upcoming appearance at Fitzgerald’s American Music Festival. The conversation explored his music career, live performances, and what fans could expect from the festival. Terry remained on the show for an extended segment, allowing for a deeper discussion of his musical influences and experiences in the industry.
After midnight, automotive expert Tom Appel of Consumer Guide Automotive checked in remotely to discuss the latest vehicle road tests, automotive recalls, industry trends, and consumer advice for car buyers.
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King kick off the show with hockey sticks in hand directly after the NHL Stanley Cup Final ready to roll with a reduced version of their show.
First, Steve & Johnnie talk to Ron Brown about the latest movies including how much they loved Remarkably Bright Creatures.
Then, Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology, Keck School of Medicine of USC, talks Meta subscription plans, Google AI search and this week in hacks!
Lastly, Steve & Johnnie meet & greet their Producer Du jour for the evening, Neal E. Fischer, who talked about all his projects and along with new producer, Jonathan Lyle, kept things fun and interesting.
Musician Joanna Connor was planned to be on the show but will join us in the coming weeks. To learn about about her performance dates head to http://www.joannaconnorwreckingcrew.com
See more on SteveAndJohnnie’s “Both Sides Now” Blog and be sure to tune in next Saturday, with our normal 9PM start where we will welcome these guests to the show:
Todd Wilbur, author of Hack That Dish – https://www.topsecretrecipes.com
Terry White, on his appearance at Fitzgerald’s American Music Festival– https://www.terrywhitemusic.com
Tom Appel, publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive on road tests, automotive recalls and more – https://www.consumerguide.com
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King kick off the show catching up with the crew, featuring Bob Fukuda, Ron Brown, and Jeff Carlin, and a discussion about superstitions.
Continuing the celebration of ‘Celiac Disease Awareness Month,’ Eli Sommerfeld joins the show to talk about the National Celiac Association Pickleball Tournament and how raising awareness has helped him.
Next up, prominent Chicago-based radio personality, voiceover artist, and musician, William Lindsey ‘Bill’ Cochran stops by the studio with some music from ‘Great Moments in Vinyl’ and to share some of his favorite music history stories.
Regular contributor, Tom Appel, publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, warns about a possible motor oil shortage and why you might want to get your oil changed sooner, rather than later. Tom also has an update on the latest recalls and tips for buying the right size car.
Lastly, Steve & Johnnie meet & greet their new producer, Jonathan Lyle and get a sneak peak of coming weeks, including some dreaded premptions.
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William Lindsey ‘Bill’ Cochran – https://www.greatmomentsinvinyl.com/
Tom Appel – https://consumerguide.com/
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King kick off the show catching up with the crew, featuring Bob Fukuda, Ron Brown, and Jeff Carlin celebrating the exact anniversary of Steve’s start in radio, 60 YEARS AGO! Then they are joined by Dane Neal to preview the upcoming 110th running of the Indy 500.
To continue the celebration of ‘Celiac Disease Awareness Month,’ Johanna Van Dorf, owner of Defloured Bakery, stops by the studio to share her expertise her story going from her kitchen making gluten free goodies for family & friends to over 25 Whole Foods stores, 30+ coffee shops, and brick-and-mortar shop in Andersonville on Chicago’s north side.
In the second half of the show, Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, joins the program remotely. He will provides an update on the AI changes coming to Google, which AI agent Patrick ‘trusts’ most, and an experiment with AI radio stations.
Lastly, Johnnie shares a special gluten-free recipe in honor of Celiac Awareness Month, the perfect, gluten-free baked beans.
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Johanna Van Dorf: https://www.deflouredbakery.com/
Patrick Crispen: https://linktr.ee/patrickcrispen
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King kick off the show by celebrating the Chicago White Sox 8-3 win over the Chicago Cubs. Then, Steve and Johnnie welcome in news anchor Ron Brown, producer Ashley Bihun, and engineer’s Krista Flores and Bob Fukuda to share their review on Johnnie’s Celiac Awareness month gluten free rib recipe. Spoiler Alert: Everyone agreed they were 11/10. To close out the hour, ‘Movie Man’ Ron Brown talks about the original Top Gun in honor of the 40th anniversary, he shares his prediction of how the the new Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas film, Power Ballad will be and he share’s his reviews of the latest films in the theatre.
Steve and Johnnie are then joined by Michael Echols, co-owner of Hotel Monroe to talk about how they are the only gluten-free hotel in the U.S. Listen in while Michael shares what inspired him and his family into making a hotel 100% gluten-free.
Johnnie then share’s this week’s Celiac awareness month gluten free recipe which is great for a Sunday brunch.
Next, Steve and Johnnie welcome Neal Samors, co-author of Corned Beef on Rye: Remembering Chicago’s Jewish Delicatessens. Listen in while Neal shares why he wanted to write a book that celebrates the iconic Jewish delis that helped define Chicago’s culinary and cultural image. What’s your favorite Chicago delicatessen?
Then, Steve and Johnnie check in with their favorite car guru, Tom Appel, whom also happens to be the Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and Host of the Car Stuff Podcast to highlight the latest auto industry news.
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King continue to celebrate Celiac Disease Awareness Month with Chris Rich, the CEO of the National Celiac Association, to discuss the importance of awareness & advocating for yourself. Johnnie also shares a special gluten-free recipe perfect for the month of May, baby back ribs!
Bob Kessler visits the studio to talk about his brand-new album, “Frequency,” and shares insights into his latest musical journey, including starting his career with S&J, performing at Carnegie Hall, and recording his album himself.
In the second half of the show, Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, has an update on the Canvas hack that has seen school across the world scrambling to get systems back online. Plus, Siri might owe you some money.
Then, Lisa and Don Drucker stop by to celebrate a major milestone: the 79th anniversary of the legendary Superdawg, which first opened its doors in 1948.
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National Celiac Association: https://nationalceliac.org/
Bob Kessler Music: https://www.bobkesslermedia.com/
Patrick Crispen: https://linktr.ee/patrickcrispen
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King kick off Celiac Disease Awareness Month (May? Already?) with Jen Martindale from the Chicago Cubs to talk about Celiac Awareness Day at Wrigley Field (May 3rd) and tease a special recipe from Johnnie.
Merrill Miller, the Manager of Concerts for the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, joins the show to talk about recent changes to the venue and highlight some of this years big shows, including a night with Don McLean. Plus, Merrill highlights plans for a series of speakers this year like noted storm chaser, Reed Timmer.
Everyone’s favorite automotive guru, Tom Appel, is back and champing at the bit to discuss a slew of new cars, including a new offering from Honda & Genesis. Tom also has a timely update on various recalls making news.
In the mix, “Sunny Night’s” features a killer cover of Steve’s song “Satan is Her Name” by Holly Golightly, new Empty Pockets videos, and some phone-camera tips for replicating Johnnie’s ride in pics.
Finally, Johnnie has a great recipe for gluten-free stir fry. Seriously easy.
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Steve and Johnnie are joined by Chief Meteorologist Chris Smith, who breaks down the latest on Florida wildfires and burn bans, giving listeners an important update on developing conditions.
The music takes over at 10:30 with a special in-studio performance from Jonelle & Terry Carter of the River Road Trio, bringing live energy into the studio. The trio continues into the 11 PM hour with extended performances.
The late-night stretch keeps things loose and entertaining with Unfinished Bidnez. May is Celiac awareness month, then wrapping up the show with Last Call at 1:45.
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King kick off the show celebrating National Record Store Day by talking about the first albums they ever bought. Throughout the show they turned to the text line to see what listeners spent their hard earned money on for their first album.
Steve and Johnnie are then joined by author, journalist, and photographer from Chicago Robert Loerzel who joins to talk all things pertaining to the historic Uptown Theatre and where it’s at in its preservation journey. Listen in while Robert also shares details surrounding a special free presentation about the Uptown Theatre happening over at the Riviera Theatre from 2pm-4pm on Sunday, April 19th.
Next, Steve and Johnnie welcome Shelley & Paul Bottomley, owners of the Rt. 34 Drive In, in Earlville, IL to share that the theatre opens for the season on April 24, 2026. Listen in while Shelley and Paul talk about their new outside food policy, what movies they have lined up for their opening weekend, some drive in tales and more. Gates typically open at 7:00 PM, with movies starting at dusk. The drive-in operates on weekends through October.
Then, Steve and Johnnie check in with Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC for a look at latest on the Google Android class action settlement, the Samsung messages app shutting down and, speaking of apps, this week in hacks and more tech news. Steve and Johnnie also talk about an audio tour app they used on their Grand Canyon trip.
For this week’s ‘Sports Between The Sheets‘ segment, News Anchor and sports master Gabe Salgado shares the answer to the question everyone’s been dying to know – “How many sports jerseys does Gabe Salgado have in his closet?”
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King are back from a fun trip to the Grand Canyon and are breaking down their experience.
This episode delivers a mix of live music, automotive insight, and late-night sports talk. The show kicks off with a special in-studio performance from Chicago band Empty Pockets, featuring Erika Brett and Josh Solomon. They perform new music and talk about their latest releases, upcoming shows, and the creative process behind their sound.
Later in the program, automotive expert Tom Appel, publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, joins the show remotely to discuss the latest road tests, major vehicle recalls, and trends shaping today’s car market. It’s a practical conversation for anyone shopping for a car or staying informed about automotive news.
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With the recent release of “The Voice That Rocked America – The Dick Biondi Story”, please enjoy this September 2006 Dick Biondi interview with Steve King and Johnnie Putman!
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King are back from a much needed Florida stay just in time for the changing of the season and changing of the guard.
First on the show is Pamela Pulice, the Director for a new movie called “The Voice That Rocked America – The Dick Biondi Story” and we learn about the countless local legends in the movie that helped bring Pamela’s vision to life.
We then check in with Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC for a look at the new FCC regulations on routers, Windows 11 updates and the war on social media rages on. Follow along with Patrick’s show notes so you don’t get lost!
Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and Host of the Car Stuff Podcast makes a quick pit stop to follow up on the previous week’s power seat problems for Hyundai.
News Anchor and sports master Gabe Salgado checks in on the NCAA tournament as the Final Four are fast approaching.
To close the show, we close a chapter as Steve and Johnnie’s producer for the last 3 years moves on from WGN to the next big thing. To follow along with producer Julian’s next adventures, stop by Saldierna Media Productions for photo and video work from the previous 6 years and even more on the horizon.
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Steve King and Johnnie Putman cap off their Florida spring break with a short and sweet show.
Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive joins the show for an update on all things car related including a Hyundai stop sale due to a fatal power seat malfunction and we learn what a crumple zone is, all while Tom navigates his own malfunction.
Tune in to the end for their tribute to WGN Radio’s own Orion Samuelson, passing just before his 92nd birthday.
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King are in Panama City Beach with a very special guest local to the Florida panhandle but well known across the country! Johnnie’s watch also develops a mind of its own and they honor International Women’s Day, a day that is not celebrated nearly enough as it should be.
Michael Lister is an award winning crime novelist in northwest Florida best known for his ‘John Jordan’ series and he stops by the studio to provide creative insight behind his latest and upcoming work. Steve and Johnnie also share some of their favorite reads from the Micahel Lister bibliography essential for any true crime fan!
Checking back in with Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology at the Keck School of Medicine at USC, we have the latest news on Apple’s new “entry level” MacBook Neo, the outlook of the Trump Administration removing Anthropic AI from government and military services and all of the usual tech and hack updates. You can follow along with the show notes at the Steve and Johnnie show blog!.
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It’s the last show for Steve King and Johnnie Putman… in February and in Chicago. They’ll be in Panama City Beach for the next few weeks but not before celebrating with their friend Suzy! They even pay tribute to the legendary songwriter Neil Sedaka following his recent passing at age 86.
Before the show gets going, Steve and Johnnie are joined by Krista Flores to share memories of WGN Radio engineer Aubrey Mumpower.
Country music legend and Aledo, Illinois native Suzy Bogguss checks in with some more stories of her life on the road and, more importantly, breaks the news that she is now an esteemed member of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee!
We then get up to speed with Consumer Guide Automotive’s Publisher Tom Appel for the latest round of auto news, including ‘over the air’ updates, the usual test drives and unsurprisingly, more Ford recalls.
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King are galloping into the Year of the Fire Horse with good friends and while you won’t hear any music, you can hear some of Steve and Johnnie’s new favorite Fire Horse songs at their blog!
First on the guest list is Dave Karger, Host at Turner Classic Movies for a talk about, you guessed it: movies! Dave shares some of his predictions for Oscar winners and we get a little sneak preview of his upcoming book 50 Movie Nights: Contemporary Stars on Their Favorite Classic Films. Be sure to preorder your copy to get the scoop on your favorite stars’ favorite films!
Ronnie Rice checks back in to share more of his glory days, stories behind some of his hits including TNT, which is featured on Chicago Rocks Vol. 1, a brilliant time capsule of Chicago rock and roll, courtesy of good friend Bill Dahl!
Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology at the Keck School of Medicine at USC, brings this week’s latest news in tech, including a hefty Youtube outage, more Facebook shenanigans and a startling connection to the Epstein files. All that and more can be found at the show notes!
We also check in with News Anchor Gabe Salgado for his analysis on what’s to come for MLB as spring training begins.
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Steve King and Johnnie Putman are feeling the love as they celebrate their 41st year together on the radio with a couple of other couples!
Before getting to the lovebirds, they are joined by John Davis, Host of Motorweek to highlight the 2026 Driver’s Choice Awards and close out the Chicago Auto Show.
It’s no secret that Jon Duncanson and Sylvia Gomez were CBS anchors together in Chicago for many years, and to celebrate Valentine’s Day, we get the untold love story that started behind the scenes and continued across the globe while founding Aviana Productions, showing that true journalism and storytelling don’t take a day off.
Bringing love from the Florida panhandle are Mike and Maggie McKinney, otherwise known as Lucky Mud. They share some of their love story and what it takes to write music and share the stage with your life partner.
Rounding out the show is Consumer Guide Automotive’s Publisher Tom Appel with the usual slew of test drives and auto news, including the latest recalls, some tariff and EV updates and a quick pit stop with his Car Stuff Podcast cohost Jill Ciminillo for some of her highlights out of the Chicago Auto Show.
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King are here with a tasty show, but if you know them, you know there is no gluten here. Courtesy of Big Plug Bob Fukuda, we have a little taste test of gluten free Cheez-Its and similar products!
Our first guest is Howard Levy, a fantastic musician whom you might think has two brains with his ability to play harmonica and piano at the same time. With plenty of upcoming shows, new music and a new memoir called I Speak Music, there are plenty of reasons to check out his website levyland.com.
The music conversation continues with John Mueller, best known for Winter Dance Party, in which he portrays the long lost legend Buddy Holly, along with his friends Linwood Sasser as the Big Bopper and Ray Anthony as Ritchie Valens. Learn about his upcoming shows and learn more about him in honor of The Day the Music Died.
Patrick Crispen checks in with the latest tech and hack news covering the the latest TikTok news, smart TVs targeting you with their ads like everything else, more Facebook shenanigans and some helpful tips on passkeys to keep your personal info safe in a growing age of insecurity. As always, follow along with Patrick’s show notes at the Steve and Johnnie Show blog!
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Steve King and Johnnie Putman invite you to warm up as the temperatures hit single digits with some great guests and brilliant conversations!
Chris Smith, Meteorologist at Panhandle Weather for Northwestern Florida shared some of the crazy temperatures many Floridians experienced this winter which resulted in a delay to Steve and Johnnie’s February trip to the panhandle.
Our very own news anchor Ron Brown shares his take on the biggest Hollywood blockbusters from 2025 following the latest Oscar nomination news.
Chicago journalist James Elsener joins the show to talk about a new book on the City News Bureau that he co-authored with the late editor of City News Bureau Paul Zimbrakos, a legend among journalists. Sirens in the Loop: A History of the City News Bureau of Chicago, catalogs how integral it was to the efficiency of news and how many up and coming journalists sharpened their senses throughout the history of Chicago news
Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and Host of the Car Stuff Podcast shares his bi-monthly car news covering the usual test drives and recalls along with some helpful advice for engines in the winter, sound system rankings and the ever uncertain future of AM Radio
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King introduce you to another special guest on the show!
If you’ve seen Bears Superfan Dave Swerski‘s parody songs, you already know who he is, but do you know the man behind da ‘stache? Tune in to get to know the storied career of David Haack, the Iowa native behind the catchy songs!
We then check in with the Director of Educational Technology at the Keck School of Medicine at USC, Patrick Crispen for his analysis on the big Verizon outage and we dive deep on the growing need of two factor authentication passkeys! There is so much more Patrick digs into but don’t worry about taking notes, here are his show notes!
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Start 2026 with the best Saturday night show featuring your favorite radio couple! Steve King and Johnnie Putman are starting their 4th year back on the air with some of their favorites AND a very special guest for a full circle moment!
Gino Salomone returns for a look back at some of his best ‘Showbiz’ moments of 2025 and we get a sneak peek at how Chicago’s iconic film critic duo Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert are being honored, plus Gino breaks down the new movie featuring the music of Neil Diamond and the new Chevy Chase documentary.
The loyal listeners of The Steve and Johnnie Show that stay up until their segment known as Last Call might know about The Closing Song by Red Peters, and who better than the man himself to kick off the 3rd anniversary of the show! You won’t hear it here but we finally get to know the man behind that song!
We catch up with Consumer Guide Automotive’s Publisher Tom Appel for the latest test drives and recall news that took 2025 by storm, including Ford’s very rough year for recalls. We get a look ahead to 2026 as Tesla is dethroned for number one EV manufacturer by a company in China plus a huge “screw-up” for BMW vehicles.
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King bid adieu to 2025 with two of their favorite things: family and some good old fashioned, hometown rock & roll!
Kicking off the show is the Crispen family, including Joseph and his parents Patrick and Christine! Patrick wraps up the year with some tech news including some computer chip woes for consumers in favor of AI, CAPTCHA hacks and we get Patrick’s tech predictions for 2026!
Shifting over to music, Grammy nominated author, journalist, music historian and lifelong Chicagoan Bill Dahl joins for a spotlight on some of Chicago’s finest rockers to ever hit the airwaves, including Steve King himself. Chicago Rocks: Windy City Rock & Roll, Vol. 1 catalogs the rich history of Chicago rock & roll with various hits from the mid 1950s to 1960s and is a must own for any music historian in your life!
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There were many eras of music that were memorable, but if you ask Steve King and Johnnie Putman, they’ll tell you that the 1970s in Chicago were the best for concerts and they have two guys who may agree!
The show kicks off with a frosty weather forecast from WGN-TV Meteorologist Mike Jansen as Christmas fast approaches.
The two guys mentioned above are Jim Summaria and Mark Plotnick, co-authors of ’70s Chicagoland Rock Concerts, a thrilling time capsule of concert photos, history and more! Mark is a retired Chicago journalist and Jim is a concert photographer and together they also are the hosts of That Rock Show with Jim and Mark where they celebrate all of the greatest music to come out of Illinois!
Later on, we check on tech with Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology at the Keck School of Medicine at USC. There is plenty to talk about with AI as Disney makes a big investment and Patrick clears the air on some unease around Facebook/Meta “expanding” their AI tools. For all of you last minute Christmas shoppers, Patrick shares a few ideas for the tech and music nerds in your life and his pick for a cable TV alternative. Be sure to follow along with the show notes directly from The Steve and Johnnie Show Blog!
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King are in for a super short show featuring our favorite car guru, Tom Appel, whom also happens to be the Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and Host of the Car Stuff Podcast to highlight the latest auto industry news, test drives and recalls, including the Trump’s decision to roll back fuel economy standards, which may impact drivers’ wallets at the pump, plus the shaky future of AM radio being a standard feature in vehicles.
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Steve King and Johnnie Putman bring all the stuffing you need for Thanksgiving, and the main course: Muriel Anderson! It’s that time of year for her Saturday-After-Thanksgiving Concert! Listen in for all the details as she returns home to Downers Grove for her 34th annual concert featuring Alberto Lombardi from Italy!
Tune in for Patrick Crispen’s latest tech news including a new Facebook message that is sure to startle some, Google and TikTok features are improving the way they handle AI, and so much more that you can read all about on The Steve and Johnnie Show Blog!
Stay tuned on the blog for more, including Johnnie’s stuffin muffin recipe and Youtube channel for many servings of videos from our musical guests this November and all that came before!
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King welcome back everyone’s favorite musical guest, The Empty Pockets! Josh Solomon and Erika Brett stop by to perform and share more tunes and upcoming shows! The big one is on December 19th at the City Winery and don’t forget to go to Will’s Place in Skokie to get your Thanksgiving pies!
Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and Host of the Car Stuff Podcast checks back in after much time off for a segment on reliable vehicles that may be more affordable for most sitting around the $30,000 mark, in addition to the usual recalls and test drives.
Be sure to stay tuned on The Steve and Johnnie Show Blog to stay up to date on the latest and upcoming videos of in-studio performances!
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After a much needed recovery, Steve King and Johnnie Putman have returned after a few weeks off air! It may be a little colder and darker, but rest assured that this show is a return to full strength!
Starting off the show is a little weather check in with WGN-TV’s Meteorologist Mike Janssen that preceded the weekend’s wildly varied snowfalls, which may be a sign of what is to come this winter.
We check in again with one of Chicago’s top reporters, Monica Eng as the ongoing ICE occupation continues to terrorize, make false claims and illegally detain legal citizens in Chicago.
In the first of many musical guests this holiday season, Nikki O’Neill and Rich Lackowski return to the studio to share more tales and tracks from her band’s latest album “Stories I Only Tell My Friends.” We are also treated to Nikki’s rendition of a holiday classic! You can catch The Nikki O’Neill Band at Art Makers Outpost on Saturday, Novemeber 15th!
Also returning this week is the Director of Educational Technology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, Patrick Crispen! We’ve got all the show notes at the Steve and Johnnie Show blog for you to follow along as Patrick covers a new T-Mobile emergency feature for certain phones in a pinch, some more bad groups using public data maliciously, such as ICE, and Patrick shares his picks for reliable tech news sources
Rounding out the show is a special edition of Sports Between the Sheets featuring guest News Anchor Lauren Lapka!
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King continue “Spooktober” following a sad elimination for the Chicago Cubs. We lament over another loss but we also take some time to pay tribute to a number of losses including some of Chicago’s very own.
Our first guest is Joe Berton, President of the Military Miniature Society of Illinois and we are talking about their 50th show which showcases a vast medium of historical miniature art and the talented artists behind them and the history of the medium itself. The 50th show takes place at the Marriot Schaumburg October 17-18.
Following another classic scary story, we jump into some fun photography time with rockstar photographer Will Byington! Will teaches the class about some handy iPhone photo tips covering exposure lock, burst mode and why a live photo is an underrated tool for capturing groups! With spooky season currently underway, it’s also helpful to learn some tricks for getting great low light photos.
Rounding out the show is Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC with his latest tech and hacking news covering the removal of ICE tracking apps, Bose ending all internet streaming for their SoundTouch smart speakers, and so much more including TikTok, Meta’s AI Glasses. You can follow along with the show notes on Steve and Johnnie’s blog!
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It’s time to step into October and get spooky with Steve King and Johnnie Putman! We are starting the show with an important PSA as ICE continues to terrorize Chicago, but we hope you will enjoy a fun scary story from the mind of Arch Oboler to balance it out.
Our first guest is the incredible Tommy Emmanuel for a much overdue reunion to promote his new album Living In The Light set to release October 10th! The album features the track Scarlet’s World, which he debuted here 2 years ago! We reintroduce him with a live version of that track and you can watch the full video here! We learn all about his songwriting process, how he handles playing his older songs, and working with legends like Chet Atkins and George Benson.
It’s also Consumer Guide Automotive Publisher Tom Appel’s turn to update us on all things automotive with his latest test drive and vehicle recalls. We also learn about some of the actual music manufacturers use when testing out a vehicle’s sound systems and we get a sneak peek at what’s to come on his Car Stuff Podcast.
News Anchor Gabe Salgado checks the pulse of Chicago sports and gives us some spark of optimism as our Bears, Blackhawks, Cubs and Sox continue to deliver what we have all come to expect. Tune in below for all of the above, plus an entertainment review by producer, photographer and avid theatergoer, Julian Saldierna, of the opening night of The Lion King at the Cadillac Palace Theatre and Leonardo DiCaprio’s latest blockbuster ‘One Battle After Another’.
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King welcome friends from all over for another special show as October rolls around and we pay our respects in honor of a lost friend.
We welcome Becca Starke, Steve and Johnnie’s Panhandle Producer for when they are broadcasting from Panama City Beach, Florida. She stopped by Chicago to hang out with the class!
Before getting to our special guest, we honor the memory of a dear friend of the show following the news of her passing. Alice Selke was delighted to receive tons of birthday wishes from listeners all across the country for her 107th birthday.
It was our privilege to have Paul Cebar in studio to discuss his brand new self-titled album! We are treated to some fantastic live performances of some of the new tracks and we get a little insight into the man behind the music as well as a number of performances going on in and around his hometown of Milwaukee.
We check in for our regular tech updates and the week in hacks with the Director of Educational Technology at the Keck School of Medicine at USC, Patrick Crispen. We get the scoop on Microsoft ceasing all support for Windows 10 users, the latest from Apple and the kind of threat a SIM card farm may be for telecommunications networks. Tune in to the show blog for the show tech notes!
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Summer is officially over! Don’t worry, Steve King and Johnnie Putman are here to stay and they brought a bunch of friends!
Our first guests are Ed Janz and ABC7’s Roz Varon, who both have long careers in Chicago broadcasting, and they talk about a benefit concert in honor of their late daughter, Sara Janz. “Stars for Sara” takes place on Oct. 21 at the Des Plaines Theatre and features tons of big stars, including Carl Giammarese of The Buckinghams and Jim Peterik with The Ides of March! The funds go to the “Sara Janz Take Your Shot Memorial Scholarship.”
Next up, we have Terry White and Rob Pierce of the Yellowhammers to promote Terry White’s new solo album You Won’t Have a Name.
We are also treated to a few special performances of songs with some stunning visuals to follow, so make sure you stay tuned on the Steve and Johnnie show blog!
Last, but never least, it’s our car guy Tom Appel, who is the Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and Host of the Car Stuff Podcast! With Tom, we’ve got all the latest test drives, recalls and automotive news, including a big shakeup at the Ford headquarters in Michigan, where a majority of the American auto industry calls home.
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King are starting off September feeling a little older and wiser with this shortened show! We lament the Sox, welcome some new faces, and we celebrate Johnnie for completing another year around the sun!
Our first guest is Robert Loerzel, an author, journalist, and photographer from Chicago and we welcome him to the show to talk about his latest book about The Uptown Theatre, fittingly titled The Uptown: Chicago’s Endangered Movie Palace. The conversation covers the history of the theater, some of the iconic performances and guests that graced its stage, including some of Johnnie’s favorites growing up in the area and the efforts to restore the Uptown Theatre.
We then turn to the world of AI and hacks with our friend, tech guru and Director of Educational Technology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, Patrick Crispen. We take a deep dive into the fake news of a massive Gmail breach that didn’t actually happen and how to protect yourself from an actual scare. Along with some tips and warnings about Facebook messaging viruses, voice hackers and a number of other things that you can follow along with on the show notes!
So much more news along the way including the passing of The Turtles’ Mark Volman, a preview of the Illinois Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Sunday, September 14th (also in our “Best Of” replay the night before) and we talk with news anchor Gabe Salgado and guest producer Sammy Martino about the week in sports and their outlook on the Bears’ season opener.
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Steve King and Johnnie Putman ring in September with a few friendly faces and celebrating the one thing all Americans love: labor!
Our first guest is Grammy and Emmy Award winning country musician John Berry, best known for his #1 single “Your Love Amazes Me.” We get to know the background behind some of his hits and a song called “All Come Together” he put together to benefit survivors of Hurricane Harvey with a number of fellow musicians. He’ll be in Chicago on September 12th at Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights.
Fans of this show may be familiar with 107 year old Alice Selke of Hoffman Estates, but this time we shine a light on her grandson Don Selke. He started Super CFL Radio, an internet radio station as a tribute to 104.7 WCFL with all of the music hits from the 60s and 70s.
We then flip through to our next guest John Dudley, writer of Big Shoulders an “urban fantasy” comic book series set in our very own “City of Big Shoulders.” He is proud to debut the launch of his new series that serves as a love letter to Chicago with fantastic artwork by Scott Gray.
Rounding out the show is our favorite car guru and Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, Tom Appel. This segment is a special one for him as he takes us through the trials and tribulations of buying a used car with his daughter, along with many of the things we should all be aware of when buying used cars.
We also discuss our first jobs, chat with news anchor Sylvia Snowden about the “dangers” of wearing socks to bed and we learn that beating the computer senseless sometimes just doesn’t fix it.
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Steve King and Johnnie Putman are lucky enough to be graced with the presence of one of Chicago’s living legends!
Carl Giammarese, one of the founding members of The Buckinghams, comes by for a special show to debut some music from of his brand new solo album, Let The Music Play. We hear some great stories of his youth on the North side of Chicago, the past 60 years of his career, and we get the answer to Steve’s 60-year question: What is the chorus singing in the background of ‘Kind of a Drag’?
We then shift over to the world of technology with Dr. Patrick Crispen, the Director of Educational Technology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, for a whole list of updates. We learn that AOL is bringing their dial up internet service to an end, Coco Robotics is bringing their food delivery bots to Chicago, and we dig through the details of the government’s stake in Intel, one of the biggest computer chip manufacturers. Plenty of other stories among the headlines can also be found in Patrick’s show notes.
We also have tasty and not so tasty food combinations, Tommy Emmanuel news, and we get the sports outlook from our news anchor and sports master Gabe Salgado as the Bears close out the preseason on a positive note.
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King like to change things up once in a while and along with some regular players, it’s another show full of surprises.
WGN-TV’s Meteorologist Mike Janssen managed to step away from the cameras and talk the past weekend’s hectic weather woes.
After recently setting up a trust, Steve and Johnnie aim to educate the class on how it all works. Julie Kolodziej is the Principal Attorney & CEO of JPR Law and she is on the show to talk estate planning, the difference of trusts and wills, and how to navigate all of the hurdles of leaving your legacy to the family in the right places.
Our dear friend and former WGN agricultural business broadcaster Max Armstrong to talk.. you guessed it, farms and tractors! The Half Century of Progress Show is taking place in Rantoul, Illinois and Max is talking tractor history, what attendees can expect and many of his favorite tractor trucks he has driven and worked on over the course of his life.
Tom Appel, Publisher at Consumer Guide Automotive joins for some regular automotive updates! The big news is what many are calling a “Model T moment” for Ford, with the reported investment at $5 billion. Along with the usual test and recall briefings, we also talk about the final days of Klairmont Kollections, a musuem with nearly 300 vehicles that are being auctioned off in September.
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Steve King and Johnnie Putman may not have music in this show, but that won’t stop them from talking about it!
Our first guest Ron Romero is the CEO and Founder of the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66. He joins Steve and Johnnie to talk about the Hall of Fame induction ceremony where they will be the presenters of the Founder’s Choice Award Recipient. They also talk about many of the inductees and performers as well as the global reach that the museum has.
There’s this thing called the Fest for Beatles Fans and our resident Beatle-ologist and author Wally Podrazik takes us on the long and winding road behind the big events at the Fest and some of the musicians that collaborated with The Beatles back in the day.
Our tech guru and Director of Educational Technology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC Patrick Crispen returns with a fresh tech news update on all things AI, ChatGPT and the big Google security breach resulting in a new voice phishing scam. Plus, Patrick answers listener questions including a big one regarding the yearly release of new iPhones and whether buying one right now is a good idea.
Many of other things along the way including fake tour dates, potentially fake music groups, rice pudding and a special guest: news anchor Sylvia Snowden!
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While most of Chicago was enjoying Lollapalooza, Johnnie Putman and Steve King had a big turn out of their own! After a brief hiccup, Him n’ Her are back and ready to grace your ears with their auditory presence.
Ron Onesti, CEO of Onesti Entertainment is our first guest on the show and we learn of the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations‘ (COPOMIAO) efforts to get the late legend Connie Francis inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Being the first woman to top the Billboard singles chart back in 1960 with “Everybody’s Somebody’sFool”, it’s been long overdue.
We are then graced with the physical presence of our two favorite experts, Patrick Crispen and Tom Appel for the rare crossover appearance!
With the Educational Director of Technology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, we cover some social media blues as we analyze the fall of television. As younger generations grow increasingly reliant on their handheld computers for information, entertainment and education, Patrick looks at one of Youtube’s new AI age protection safeguards to brace for the future. Plus, with the Crispens in Chicago, they had to take in some of the finest in entertainment and delectable deliciousness.
With the Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and Host of the Car Stuff Podcast, we cover the usual new test drives and bewildering numbers of recalls. Plus, with the rise in electric vehicles and heavy reliance on computers, both Tom and Patrick share their outlook for the automotive industry as more and more vehicles become “software defined” relying on ‘over the air’ updates for regular maintenance.
Sports Between the Sheets returns to look at the week’s latest news in baseball with our late night news anchor and sports master, Gabe Salgado. If you struggled or missed a detail in Patrick’s tech updates, you can follow along at The Steve and Johnnie show blog!
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Steve King and Johnnie Putman are taking flight with some exciting topics including, but not limited to new fantastic new movies and all things photography, both good and bad. We start off with news anchor Ron Brown’s review of the new Superman movie and ask the big question: is it suitable for 9 year olds?
The great Chicago photographer Barry Butler is in studio to share some of his latest stories photographing magnificent sailboats, majestic lightning storms and marvelous dogs at dawn. We also learn of his mission to preserve the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse and we get some updates on some of his published and upcoming materials featuring his striking photography.
Gino Salomone is the Entertainment Reporter for Fox 6 in Milwaukee, and a great friend of the show, but we learn he was a great friend of Leslie Nielsen, whom would surely be having a gas knowing the new Naked Gun movie is a hit and an homage to the late comedy legend. Plus, we get Gino’s take on the news following CBS’ decision to cancel The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Our favorite Director of Educational Technology of USC, Patrick Crispen checks in with the latest on questionable AI implementation from big tech companies such as Facebook’s impending update that may pry into your phone’s entire gallery, Delta’s use of AI in ticket pricing and a big hack on anyone who may have applied at McDonald’s and gone through their AI chatbot. All that and more on his segment, but as always, you can follow along with Patrick’s handy show notes.
Along with a tribute to the late Connie Francis, there are plenty of shenanigans along the way!
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King take you on a journey back in time and surely you’ll feel like a kid again as we flashback with our friends!
Our first guest Alice Selke rejoins the show in time for her 107th birthday and together, we explore her history, her youth and some of her family’s history in the Hoffman Estates Fire Department along with some records she may or may not have grown up with.
Aaron Bearden is our next guest and he is the Owner of Instant Replay Sports in Panama City, Florida and a living encyclopedia of all things sports collectibles. We learn about the surprising value in some classic cards and his efforts to educate collectors in the form of good old fashioned television.
We then throwback to the Disco Demolition Night that took place 46 years ago with Chicago’s very own Vince Lawrence, record producer and one of the early pioneers in Chicago’s iconic house music scene. He takes us back to working in the disco scene on that infamous night and we analyze the destructive effects of that night on disco music and the culture of black and LGBTQ communities, much of which is covered in a new documentary called “Move Ya Body: The Birth of House.”
Our last guest, Tom Appel is Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and Host of the Car Stuff Podcast touches on some of his latest test drives, listener questions on gas types and old engines, big recall numbers for Ford and why a car being too quiet is a bad thing.
With shoutouts, highlights out of the Windy City Smokeout and getting up to a whole lot of nothing with our News Director Ryan Burrow, it’s another show to remember.
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Steve King and Johnnie Putman ring in the second half of 2025 with some special auditory treats while down in Panama City Beach!
Tracy Mick returns to share some covers and her own original songs taking shape from her life story in Florida and the tough part about being our own worst critic as a musical artist.
We then pay tribute to the late great Bobby Sherman, recently passing at the age of 81, with an old interview of Steve and Johnnie’s in which her excitement could barely be contained!
Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology at the Keck School of Medicine at USC shares the latest in tech, hacks and cyber news. The Supreme Court did something good and preserved the USF, which keeps telecommunication services affordable, we get the scoop on new tech revealed at Apple’s WWDC and Amazon launches Project Kuiper.
Plenty of other treats along the way including our gripes with NYT’s 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century and spreading the word on Bruce Springsteen’s massive music drop.
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Singer, actor and teen heartthrob Bobby Sherman died on June 24th at age 81. In the 60s and early 70s, he appeared in countless television series and recorded over 100 songs, including hits like “Julie, Do You Love Me” and “Easy Come, Easy Go.” In this July 2000 clip, he talked to WGN Radio’s Steve King and Johnnie Putman ahead of a concert in Chicago to take them behind the early days when he met Micky Dolenz of ‘The Monkees‘ and his days on “Shindig.”
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King return broadcasting in Panama City Beach after a two week hiatus, with good reasons, for a massive show sure to keep you cool and entertained!
Cary Baker, Journalist and Author of Down On The Corner: Adventures In Busking & Street Music stops by to tell us about a book signing event on July 8 at The Book Cellar in Lincoln Square and helps us follow the music with how the art of busking shaped his life.
Neal James is a new musically talented friend down in Panama City Beach and he shows off some great guitar and vocals in the studio and we learn a little about the man behind the music!
Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, makes a quick stop to cover what is considered to be the largest data breach in history with over 16 billion passwords leaked on the web. We learn all of the details of this massive hack and Patrick turns our attention to haveibeenpwned.com where you can find out if your emails have been compromised. Of course, everything is laid out in Patrick’s handy show notes.
Consumer Guide Automotive’s Publisher Tom Appel eventually glitches his way onto the show and gives the scoop on his latest test drives and we take a ton of listener questions. Plus, Steve shares his brother Lee’s difficult driving decision that comes for us all.
Plenty of other things along the way for you to sink your jaws into, so tune in below and be sure to head over to the Steve and Johnnie show blog for even more bonus stuff!
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Steve King and Johnnie Putman offer their two cents and close out a very musical May with a little blues celebration!
Guitarist and Chicago’s very own Dave Specter stops by the studio for a special appearance to talk about his new album LIVE at SPACE! Performed at the venue SPACE in Evanston, we learn a little bit about the venue itself, his take on the modern blues crowd and some of his heroes that influenced his style.
Lynn Orman, Founder of Women of the Blues checks in to shine a spotlight on some of the huge names headlining the Chicago Blues Fest, including Bobby Rush, Nellie “Tiger” Travis, Mavis Staples and so many more!
We shift gears to car talk with Tom Appel, Publisher at Consumer Guide Automotive for the usual updates on recalls and test drives, plus some news on a Kia price bump and discontinuation of some Porsche models. We also introduce Tom to a new friend and automotive genius with the ability to convert a v6 engine to a v8!
Plenty of other treats along the way including but not limited to goats, Mrs. Robinson and our news director Ryan Burrow learns that June comes after May!
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King have all of your favorites for this packed show! Racing, routers and a pair of talented musicians are just some of the things crammed in!
Our own Dane Neal stopped by before he covered the Indy 500 to share some of the traditions, superstitions and expectations all racing fans should have.
The big stars of the show were Josh Solomon and Erika Brett, the front half of The Empty Pockets! We always get more tales from their shows, early inspirations and we share some new music, both recorded and live in the studio!
After jamming out, we take a long deep dive into WIFI routers with Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. For those who might struggle following along for the router specific segment, Patrick’s show notes are the perfect companion for your brain to stay wired in.
We close out the show with some of Gabe Salgado’s latest sports analysis for Sports Between the Sheets, this time looking at the controversial move in football known as the “tush push”. Plus, we continue our spotlight on Celiac Disease Awareness Month!
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Steve King and Johnnie Putman bring some more musical mayhem, along with the usual tales from back in the day, car stuff and tasty treats!
Suzy Bogguss is the first guest and she is quite the busy bee with lots to talk about! She is one of the inductees at the Illinois Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum on Route 66 this September, she has a fantastic cookbook, and she has a brand new movie called “Everything Fun You Could Possibly Do in Aledo“, Illinois” coming in June!
Next up is a familiar voice for WGN-TV fan with the great Steve Sanders and he tells us what he’s been up to with his musical tribe known as The Mixaphors and why exactly they are called that!
Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and the Car Stuff Podcast has the latest car recalls, test drives and answering your questions!
Last, but not least, our news anchor Gabe Salgado returns with a lengthy segment of Sports between the Sheets! Plus, another sugary gluten-free Johnnie snack that will cleanse your palette!
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King give you the “mother” of all shows! We have some childhood ‘momisms’, our weekly food jones, weird new tech jargon, and magical music that is both new to us and to the airwaves!
We jump right in with Don Drucker and Lisa Berman Drucker, Owners of Superdawg in Norwood Park in celebration of the restaurant’s 77th anniversary! We learn fun behind the scenes facts about the iconic blinking dogs and get a little backstory and connection to the original owners Maurie and Flaurie Berman!
Next up are the big stars of this show, Nikki O’Neill and Rich Lackowski, partners in life and music as the Chicago-based Nikki O’Neill Band! We learn how they were introduced to the show and are treated to some very magical, unplugged performances! Check out their website for upcoming shows and be sure to listen to her new album “Stories I Only Tell My Friends”, a magnificent work of art full of Americana soul that showcases the diverse range and storytelling chops.
After some calming music, Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology at Keck School of Medicine of USC, returns to stress us out with more tech troubles. We learn about a type of text scam called Pig Butchering and how you can report them, a big legal payout at the expense of Apple, and we learn about Perplexity AI. We cover that and so much more, which you can also read on Patrick’s show notes!
We cover plenty of other stuff including mom stories for Mother’s Day and another of Johnnie’s gluten free recipes for Celiac Disease Awareness Month!
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Steve King and Johnnie Putman are back for tons of music, Malort and motor related goodness!
Our first guest is Monica Eng, Author and Axios reporter with some real reporting on the Real ID, Chicago’s impending curfew law after an influx of late night “teen takeovers” and the obligatory food jones, if you consider Malort candy food.
Our big star of the show is Chicago blues musician Wayne Baker Brooks, with some upcoming performances, new music and a couple live performances right in the studio!
After some of Wayne’s tunes, we get some of Tom’s tunes, Tom being the Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive. The tariff troubles continue, Volkswagen’s ID. Buzz has a recall, General Motors has immense recall numbers and we get more of Tom’s latest road tests!
Tons of other treats along the way with talk on new Chicago baseball outfits with Gabe Salgado and with May being Celiac Disease Awareness Month, Johnnie shares some delicious gluten free recipes!
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King have another cavalcade of characters on this super stuffed show! Throughout the show, we’re paying tribute to the late legend Duane Eddy on, what would have been, his 87th birthday. Plus, we have the obligatory food jones.
Our first featured friend is Steve Bernas, President & Chief Executive Officer of BBB of Chicago & Northern Illinois for the latest scams and spams. With reports on more text and call scams to restaurant reservation and concert scalping, there are plenty of reasons to perk up your ears!
With springtime weather in full bloom, it is the perfect time to go for a drive-in movie and who better to have on the show than Shelley and Paul Bottomley, Owners of the Route 34 Drive-In located in Earlville, IL. Following opening weekend, we learn about what is coming up in the following weeks, and we get some fun anecdotes from back in the day of old film reels before the shift to digital movies.
We also talk about our friend Steve Dawson‘s upcoming guitar class at the Old Town School of Folk Music along with a spotlight behind the scenes on the latest videos from his last in studio performance!
The last big player is Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology at Keck School of Medicine of USC for his weekly roundup on tech and social media news! There is some news for Google Nest users, Google Chrome and we shed some light on Facebook as bad actors continue to plague the site.
Of course, it wouldn’t be a complete show if we didn’t have our very own newsman Gabe Salgado talking about the big wins and upsets from the NFL Draft on this week’s Sports Between the Sheets!
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Kick back, relax and crack open a window for this full show with Steve King and Johnnie Putman!
After weeks of rescheduling, we finally get to add another hat to the many Jessica Radloff has! In addition to being the Senior West Coast Editor of GLAMOUR Magazine and the author of “The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive Inside Story”, we are excited to share that she is now the Host of the Official Big Bang Theory Podcast, which you can stream on Max or wherever you get your podcasts.
Next up, we jam out with the talented and versatile musician Robbie Fulks, promote his upcoming shows in Chicago on April 25th and 26th and showcase some of our favorite tracks that demonstrate his wide range.
Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and Host of the Car Stuff Podcast is back for continuing updates on the auto industry’s response to the tariffs, the New York Auto Show’s big reveals, Ford’s laundry list of recalls and so much more!
We close out the show with a tribute to the late Wink Martindale, a legend among game show hosts. All that and so much more is in our Easter basket of audio goodies!
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Game show host Wink Martindale, known for programs including “Tic-Tac-Dough” and “Gambit,” died Tuesday at age 91. Earlier in his career, Martindale was a radio DJ. In 1954, Martindale recorded one of the first interviews with Elvis Presley. In this clip from a 2001 interview with WGN Radio’s Steve King and Johnnie Putman, Wink Martindale describes that interview.
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King are back in Chicago and back in full form with full sized shows!
For this first (almost full) show back, we’ve got tons of TV history tidbits, along with the inside scoop on the latest edition of Watching TV: American Television Season by Season, Fourth Edition. It is coauthored by Wally Podrazik, author, historian, Beatles expert and longtime friend of WGN Radio.
We’re then joined by another dear friend, Patrick Crispen, the Director of Educational Technology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Patrick gives us the cost breakdowns as tariffs increase on our allies that provide a large majority of our technology imports. We also look at the Library of Congress’s additions to the registry of important songs and recordings, a few of which are a key milestone in the history in computer technology.
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During their last week at WKGC in Panama City Beach, Steve King and Johnnie Putman introduce you to the latest master of music along the Florida panhandle.
Tracy Mick comes to the show for the first time to perform live at the studio and we learn a little about who Tracy is. Tune in below to enjoy some great guitar and some fantastic vocals!
Even for a shorter show, Consumer Guide Automotive’s Publisher Tom Appel sticks around to regale us with his car talk and car testing tunes! We catch up on the ongoing Trump tariff saga and how it is affecting the automotive industry.
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Steve King and Johnnie Putman continue their Florida stay with some very special guests at WKGC in Panama City’s Gulf Coast State College.
We get to know more about fan favorite Floridians Eli Ingram and Sandi MarLisa, the Florida duo known as Jack and Gin are back on the show to talk about their new album Island of Light and they perform some of their top tracks.
There are plenty of other things to enjoy along the way such as some streaming picks and Gabe Salgado’s latest March Madness updates on Sports Between the Sheets!
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King have left Chicago… and are enjoying the Florida weather running the show from Panama City! It may be reduced, but it’s still the same great Steve and Johnnie flavor!
Patrick Crispen checks in with the latest tech news, hacks, spam and AI updates, with the big headlines covering a major overhaul in how Amazon’s Alexa privacy system handles your audio recordings, big changes to Siri and a malicious social engineering scam known as ClickFix. For the full rundown on what they cover, check out Patrick’s show notes for the full details!
We also check in with our own resident sports expert Gabe Salgado for some March Madness themed Sports Between the Sheets!
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Steve King and Johnnie Putman bring back Steve Dawson for his third appearance on Steve and Johnnie 2.0! We have tons of auditory treats for you to enjoy and some news on how you can catch a live show in April! Stay tuned for visual treats to come on Steve and Johnnie’s blog and YouTube channel!
Consumer Guide Automotive’s Publisher Tom Appel is back for his routine automotive updates on recalls, new test drives and the latest news. This time, we’re tackling how the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration and how Elon Musk himself are hurting the auto industry and EV owners. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Tom show without some of Tom’s Tunes!
With March Madness in full swing, Gabe Salgado returns with his perspective during another round of Sports Between the Sheets!
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If you thought you missed the show last week, don’t worry, it was just really small! Steve King and Johnnie Putman had a big 5 hour show packed into a little speck of time!
We get some anecdotes from the early days of caller giveaways, stories about Johnnie’s favorite instrument, and some big news for the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 with some very special guests set to introduce Suzy Bogguss as she receives the Founder’s Choice Award! Who are they? Tune in and find out!
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Steve King and Johnnie Putman are rolling out the red carpet on a show fit for two Kings!
We start off with Steve Bernas, President & Chief Executive Officer at BBB of Chicago & Northern Illinois and he brings us up to speed on the latest slew of scams and spams with the big one being a very convincing email scam.
Steve’s brother Lee makes a rare appearance to go over the list of Oscar nominations, shares his take on some of the contenders for best picture and best actor/actress, plus his personal picks ahead of the 2025 Academy Awards. You can get Lee’s full piece of his mind at his blog!
Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC checks in for a more tech-centric update regarding the brand new iPhone, the beta launch of T-Mobile’s Starlink satellite service, and a major Google Chrome update that may warrant the switch to other alternative browsers. Head over to the show blog for Patrick’s full list of notes!
Plenty of other surprises along the way, some musical memories and Johnnie’s latest recipe!
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King invite you to reminisce 40 years after their first show on air together. Along the way, we have a cavalcade of classic characters and a medley of music sure to keep you entertained!
John Davis, Host of MotorWeek and longtime friend of the show checks in to highlight some of the 2025 Driver’s Choice Awards recipients, many of which were featured at the Chicago Auto Show!
We chat with Gino Salomone, Entertainment Reporter for Fox 6 in Milwaukee to highlight some new TV features to check out! With a new Sly Stone documentary and the 50th anniversary of SNL, there won’t be a shortage of things to watch!
Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology, Keck School of Medicine of USC continues to update us as Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency continues to seep into various parts of federal departments, gaining access to classified government information and releasing it to the public on the highly insecure DOGE website.
We also check in with Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive for the usual roundup on road tests and recalls with the biggest coming from the 2025 Subaru Forester. Inclement winter weather is at full blast and we touch upon some helpful tire information to be aware of.
Enjoy all of this and so much more that is stuffed in the cracks along the way!
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Steve King and Johhnie Putman bring another shortened show, but still just as sweet with a couple of features you don’t want to miss!
With 25 years having gone by since the tragic loss of our very own Bob Collins, there was no better time to join Steve and Johnnie and reminisce on the man who spent a quarter of a century contributing to what made WGN Radio one of the greatest.
After that, we pick up into a different kind of blues with a great musician by the name of Tommy Castro to kick off his brand new album Closer to the Bone with his band The Painkillers. We learn a little bit of what led to this electrifying record, some of our favorite tracks and you’ll be able to witness some of Tommy’s magic live at SPACE in Evanston on March 5th! Head over to their website for information on tickets and how you can secure your own copy of Closer to the Bone!
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King are packed to the brim with a wide range of delicious audibles to kick off February! Between all of the computer, automotive and restaurant talk, we look at how everything is being affected as a new presidential power takes root into all parts of the nation.
We start off with Jennifer Morand, President of the Chicago Automobile Trade Association and General Manager of the Chicago Auto Show, for a look ahead at Chicago’s greatest automotive event. With nearly 1,000 vehicles and tons of manufacturers present, there’s sure to be something for everyone, car enthusiast or otherwise. We also get her take on how incoming tariffs may affect manufacturers.
Next up is Monica Eng, Axios reporter and co-author of Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites with some defining dishes across iconic locations outside of Chicago and the outlook on the restaurant industry as ICE raids descend upon Chicagoans.
We then have TV historian, author and Beatles expert/superfan Wally Podrazik with his take on how the song “Now and Then” is brought to the masses through the use of artificial intelligence decades after its conception and his take on who should be the proper recipient of a Grammy award for the song. We also get a tease at his latest book set to arrive very soon.
Saving the best for last, everyone’s favorite tech professor, Dr. Patrick Crispen is back online with a batch of hacking warnings regarding Chrome and Subaru, massive AI news on DeepSeek and a surface-level analysis of Elon Musk’s digital takeover of government offices. You can dive deep into the discussion with Patrick’s detailed notes from the show..
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Dive deep within yourself and the universe! Steve King and Johnnie Putman have another loaded show to make you feel fulfilled and abundant! Along the way we have a some featured players to keep you up to speed on what’s happening in the world of sports, cars, television!
Jessica Radloff has the latest things to watch on television and a look ahead at stars of the FireAid Benefit Concert aimed at providing financial relief to those affected by the LA wildfires
Tom Appel checks in with more groovy tunes and a slew of automotive updates including some positive EV news for Belvidere, a potential General Motors engine recall upwards of 900,000 vehicles, and a highly sarcastic report on the commercial success the Tesla Cybertruck was.
Along with Gabe Salgado’s take on the new Bears head coach, there are plenty more morsels to be had on the show!
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King have a shorter show, but one that’s sure to keep you warm all the same.
We kick it off with the always entertaining Gino Salomone, Entertainment Reporter for Fox 6 in Milwaukee, to look at some of the tougher things in life. They reminisce about the late Bob Uecker, a good friend of Gino’s, and what he’s seen coming out of the wildfires in Los Angeles.
Keeping things to the West Coast, we jump back into tech talk and the latest hacks with Patrick Crispen, plus the latest from the wildfires including news of a benefit concert. The big story is the future of TikTok and many laws surrounding it as a new organization takes the reins at the White House.
Along with some Sports Between the Sheets, we’ve got plenty of musical and movie morsels you don’t want to miss!
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Steve King and Johnnie Putman welcome long time friend and member of New Colony Six for a show full of laughs, fun stories from the early days of NC6 and, despite a number of technical difficulties, some great jams from Ronnie (and the Rockin’ Rabbi)!
Patrick Crispen checks in from the west coast for an update on how he and the family are holding up during the Los Angeles wildfires and more of the latest from the weekend.
Tom Appel checks in for an update on all things test drives, EVs and recalls with a number of from vehicles that Steve and Johnnie and we learn that the days of the manual transmission may be over, and we learn of a couple of special guests on the Car Stuff Podcast.
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King are back for another year of fun guests, conversations and stories! Kick up your feet and sit by the fire because, baby, it’s cold outside.
Our first guest is the one and only Charlie Meyerson, journalist, editor and most notably former newscaster right here on WGN Radio. He tunes in to catch up on the good old days at the Chicago Tribune, WXRT, WGN and with Johnnie at WAUR/WMRO! He tells us about Chicago Public Square, his online independent news source, which is much needed when many networks and publications are facing higher costs and corporate pressure.
Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology at Keck School of Medicine at USC, checks in for a regular update on all things technology. We dive deep into more cyberspace with more hacking and AI shenanigans and we get the scoop on Patrick and his son Joseph’s driverless Waymo ride.
We have plenty of words to discuss(and words to dispose of), some Sports Between the Sheets with Gabe Salgado to close out the Bears season and everyone’s NYE recap.
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The countdown begins! Steve King and Johnnie Putman present their last show of the year! Knowing them, it had to be a special one with some special guests!
We kick off the show right away with a drive by appearance from Muriel Anderson and her legendary Captain, Bryan Allen! She treats us to some harp guitar magic and we learn about her big plans for 2025!
The Crispens are also in the house! Our favorite tech professor Patrick Crispen makes the long trip to Chicago and he brings his superstar team, Christine and Joseph! Patrick walks us through some wonky audio installation, some of the biggest hacks and scams of the year, including the latest from “free” browser add-on Honey, and what to expect bad internet actors going into 2025.
We have tons of other fun morsels throughout the show, so kick back, relax, get your grapes ready and start placing bets on how long it will take before you remember to write 2025 on your checks!
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Steve King, Johnnie Putman and the rest of the cast bring you a special Christmas show! We’ve got everything you never knew you needed: Christmas music, harmonica, weird tech news and even Elvis himself!
The show starts with a crazy Christmas party for the whole cast of characters that make this show possible with gifts for everyone! Of course, it wouldn’t be a show without some wacky radio issues right at the start.
After we hand out gifts and solve our glitches, we are joined by Chicago’s own Corky Siegel, a musical master of the harmonica and piano. We get some great stories behind the man, the music and a taste of Corky’s talent live in studio! Corky will be performing in Evanston on New Year’s Eve!
We catch up with Patrick Crispen for some ongoing cyber news regarding a bunch of technology bans, including TikTok and we get a tease of what’s to come for the next show as Patrick and the rest of the Crispen gang will be coming to Chicago!
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Steve King and Johnnie Putman are counting down the days as Christmas gets closer, and we have a number of holiday treats to make your spirits bright
We start with a genius out of Wisconsin, Peggy Brown, whose incredible innovations with toys and games have put smiles on the faces of many children. We learn about what she and her team at Peggy Brown Creative have been up to and how it all came to be!
Next up is photography maestro Will Byington for another highly informative segment on taking the best iPhone photos and some handy camera hacks, just in time for those family gatherings. Be sure to head over to his website, cleverly named WillByington.com and you can also sign up for his Shot Club Photo Class!
We wrap up with car guy Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive for something every Midwest driver needs to know about: winter driving! We make sure you have all of the knowledge to beat the icy streets and keep your car healthy for the frigid cold.
Along the way, perk up your ears for more some fun musical tidbits, cat stories and mail mishaps!
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As we get closer to 2025, Johnnie Putman and Steve King return with another show to prep you for the holiday! It’s a shorter show, but a great show nonetheless!
We catch up with Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology at Keck School of Medicine of USC on the latest tech news and phone problems. We get the rundown on the Salt Typhoon cyberattack, who was targeted and how it could have been avoided. Patrick gives us some solid strategies and resources to brace for potential text and email hacks as the war for cyberspace rages on, plus more holiday shopping ideas.
We manage to cover some good morsels along the way with Sports Between the Sheets, a producer’s review of the latest Broadway hit Yippe Ki Yay, which you can find out more of on WGN’s Behind the Curtain podcast!
Tune in for all of that, plus a moment to remember the legacy of the late Dan Fabian, without whom we would not have Steve and Johnnie on the radio. Be sure to tune in to The Steve and Johnnie “Both Sides Now” blog for more!
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Steve King and Johnnie Putman hop in to the final stretch of 2024 with some iconic hometown heroes and some post Thanksgiving leftovers!
Kicking off the show, we have members of The Ides of March, bassist Bob Bergland and drummer Mike Borch in studio to talk about some major updates for the Ides and we learn some fantastic stories from the early days of their adventures with Jim Peterik and the rest of the band. They will also be at The Arcada Theatre on Sunday, December 8, tickets can be purchased at oshows.com!
Esteemed Chicago Author Neal Samors joins the show to promote Looking Back/Looking Forward: How Chicago Helped Shape and Build Careers Over the Decades, his latest work featuring interviews with Chicago’s most prolific professionals in various industries, one of which is WGN Radio’s own late legend Dick Biondi.
Then we get up to speed with Consumer Guide Automotive‘s Publisher Tom Appel on tons of new test drives and recalls, plus we get to tackle some listener questions!
Among other things we have more Sports Between the Sheets, more videos and yes, we even have more of Johnnie’s delicious gluten-free recipes! Be sure to find everything and more at the Steve and Johnnie Both Sides Now blog!
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It’s a regular-sized show sure to make you feel the need to loosen your belt a few notches! Johnnie Putman and Steve King bring a hefty helping of goodies just in time for Turkey Day 2024 that you can catch throughout the show!
Keeping our streak of in-studio performances going are Josh Solomon and Erika Brett, the front half of The Empty Pockets! They also have a number of performances coming up including their MistleTunes special at Space in Evanston!
After a hearty rundown of tasty tips and recipes free of gluten, we talk big tech news with Patrick Crispen! We’ve got some things to know before you buy the latest Windows hardware, the big jump from Twitter/X to the new social media platform BlueSky and some handy tech gifts for your loved ones in time for Black Friday!
As always, tune in for more morsels, Sports Between the Sheets, and check out The Steve and Johnnie Show blog and Facebook page for bonus recipes and behind the scenes photos!
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Steve King and Johnnie Putman bring you the incredibly rare and super fun-sized show! It’s not much, but with some music stories, early days of Him N’ Her, and Sports Between the Sheets, it’s the same cattywampus content you know and love! Tune in below to enjoy the shenanigans!
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King invite you to a special show with two special performers!
Steve Dawson returns to the studio with his equally talented partner in life and performance, Diane Christiansen. They regale us with tales of their tours and we get the Diane side of some stories Steve left us with last time. Along the way, we get some enchanting performances sure to leave you wanting more.
Jessica Radloff, Senior West Coast Editor at GLAMOUR Magazine and NYT best-selling author of “THE BIG BANG THEORY: The Definitive, Inside Story”, joins us for our monthly meeting on what’s in store for all of you binge watchers and couch potatoes. Among a slew of new series, it wouldn’t be a Radloff segment without an update on the growing Big Bang Theory cinematic universe.
As always, Tom Appel treats us to some tunes and even more car recalls! We also get some updates on some costs that could affect tax credit for certain EV owners and his take on fully autonomous ride share vehicles.
Stay tuned to the Steve and Johnnie blog and keep an eye out for video from Steve and Diane’s appearance!
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It’s that time of year! Time to set back those clocks an hour, if you haven’t already! Steve King and Johnnie Putman bring you a show packed to the brim as the time shift gives us a “do-over” hour!
Kicking it off is the one and only Dean Richards bringing us behind the curtain of his annual Treetime Christmas Creations broadcast!
Next up is Cary Baker, Journalist and Author of the brand new book Down On The Corner: Adventures In Busking & Street Music joins the show to launch his new book and give us some backstory into some of his early experiences and inspirations that drove his career into what it is today.
The one guitar woman Sue Foley jumps on the show to discuss her recent pass through the Midwest on her great international tour between the US and Canada and we get some reflection on her latest album, aptly named One Guitar Woman.
After a brief political pause, Patrick Crispen takes the reins with his regular roundup of tech news and phone support for listeners, plus tales of a little respite with Joseph at the Smithsonian Museum, perfect for the young aviation aficionado.
We take the rest of the show to handle some unfinished business and once we hit 88mph, we go back in time and do the last hour all over again!
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It’s that time of year! The witching hour is close at hand! Johnnie Putman and Steve King are here to scratch that spooky itch with a number of ghoulish goodies to feast your ears on!
Music Archivist Don Romano stops in for a series of Halloween songs both ancient and unheard of from some dearly departed music legends that are sure to get you grooving!
Tom Appel, Publisher at Consumer Guide Automotive and Host of the Car Stuff Podcast, revs us up with some terrifying tunes and among our roundup of recalls and test drives, we also have some interesting morsels on seasonal gas blends and a few vehicles from ages past known for being infamously haunted.
It wouldn’t be a spooky Steve and Johnnie show without remembering renowned ghost hunter Richard Crowe and his immortal story of the Resurrection Mary.
There’s plenty more in between it all, but you’ll have to tune in to find out. Listen below… if you dare!
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Steve King and Johnnie Putman are in the Halloween spirit and what better way than sharing a frightening Halloween poem for everyone! Johnnie also provides instructions on how to spice up any Halloween gathering with ghoulish delight.
Dr. Patrick Crispen joins the show to discuss the use of alternative social media platforms such as Bluesky and some of the possible dangers of mainstream social media. Johnnie also asks about the shutdown of Verizon’s Message+ app and moving towards either Google Messaging or Apple Messaging for its users.
Finally Steve and Johnnie talk about the new additions to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, discussing the impact of this year’s inductees. Wrapping up with some sports talk with Gabe Salgado and guest producer Michael DeLeonardis.
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King are back in Panama City Beach to give you a little spooky Southern show from the panhandle!
Author Katlyn Jones demonstrates her expertise of all of things spooky in Florida with her book Haunted Florida Panhandle sure to send a shiver down your spine if you’re along the panhandle!
Tom Appel, Consumer Guide Automotive Publisher and Host of the Car Stuff Podcast, checks in with his regular list of test drives, recalls and a fresh selection of Tom’s Tunes! We also discuss some of the more questionably designed vehicles from the past and present.
There are plenty of other spooky morsels along the way and to be expected throughout the months of October, so don’t miss it!
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Steve King and Johnnie Putman introduce you to one WGN’s brand new broadcasters, Charlie Roumeliotis, the latest addition on the Blackhawks Live broadcast taking up the mantle from long-time host Joe Brand.
The next big star of the show is Jim Peterik, the main man of The Ides of March, to talk about his show at the Des Plaines Theatre on October 2 and his latest music with World Stage, Roots and Shoots Vol. 2, featuring some talented artists that are brand new and old school.
We turn the channel to Jessica Radloff, GLAMOUR, Senior West Coast Editor, NYT best-selling author of “THE BIG BANG THEORY: The Definitive, Inside Story”, joins us for a special look at upcoming TV features on streaming and broadcast. We also dive in to some trending Netflix shows and the loaded catalog of CBS’ latest programs.
Patrick Crispen helps us power down at the end of the show with some vital PSAs regarding keeping your digital presence secure from cyberattacks, just in time for Cybersecurity Awareness Month and a striking new Apple Air-Pod software update approved by the FDA for use by the deaf and hard of hearing.
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We know you missed them, we did too! It’s been a couple of weeks, but Johnnie Putman and Steve King are back in time to ring in autumn!
Suzy Bogguss starts the show with what would have been a recap of Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Sadly, the ceremony has been postponed. No reason to not have her on the show anyway and chat about her dear friend Muriel Anderson!
Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and Host of the Car Stuff Podcast Tom Appel is breaking down the cost of recalls following the news of over 100,000 Toyota Tundra and Lexus LX models from the last two years. We also ask some questions regarding updates and how you can find out if your car has a recall notice, whether at NHTSA or your car manufacturer’s website!
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Steve King and Johnnie Putman are back from their West Coast weekend off for another show starring a very special musical guest this summer.
Muriel Anderson and her amazing harp guitar have made port and stopped by the studio for some enthralling anecdotes from her time at sea with her partner Bryan Allen, along with some truly masterful fingerpicking on the massive harp guitar which you’ll soon be able to see in visual form!
After some relaxing music, we turn to the terrors of technology with the Director of Educational Technology at Keck School of Medicine of USC and your tech guru, Patrick Crispen! Among this week’s topics are the DIRECTV drama shutting users out Disney and ESPN and what Apple Watch users may expect as the next generation rolls out! Ironically, we address tech issues with Patrick as they happen.
As always, there’s more classic Steve and Johnnie stories, so listen below and don’t miss a second!
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Think you’ve heard it all? Think again! Johnnie Putman and Steve King are exploring the history of songs both ancient and… wacky.
Dr. Don Romano, our resident musical archivist returns to the show after rave reviews! This time we take a turn for the odd, the awful and the downright silliest old songs to ever grace your ears. Don’s American Songbook is doing the world of music justice by preserving the history of music in digital form!
Tom Appel, Publisher at Consumer Guide Automotive and Host of the Car Stuff Podcast, takes us for a ride with some of his own old jams, which he uses to test the sound systems on his regular test drives. Among the topics with Tom, we talk about some modern updates to 2025 models, including some that might cause more problems than solutions with proximity sensors. We also get some much needed advice on the car buying process.
Tune in for a whole bevy of auditory amazement and as we jump back into Bears season, we tap into Bears superfan and WGN’s Gabe Salgado for a return to an old segment they like to call… Sports Between the Sheets!
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It’s National Radio Day! Steve King and Johnnie Putman are back again with a whole bunch of fun and not so fun things to talk about!
Axios reporter Monica Eng walks over from the DNC kickoff party and airs some grievances with the paths and walkways allowing us to cross Lake Shore Drive safely. Naturally, we always end up talking about food.
Next up, we have Josh Solomon, Erika Brett and Nate Bellon from The Empty Pockets to celebrate the release of their new, live album Al Stewart & The Empty Pockets Live.
The big topic of discussion is the biggest data breach of the modern age. Patrick Crispen has a full breakdown on the social security leaks of millions of people. We learn about the bad actors who might be responsible and where to start in preventing your identity from being used against you.
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There goes summer! Johnnie Putman and Steve King are your bookend to summertime and on this show we’ve got air show anniversary anecdotes, bricks disguised as phones, and we’re chatting about old tv and music legends!
Jon Provost, star of the classic TV series Lassie, is making an appearance at the Wheaton All-Night Flea Market. He stops in to chat about his visit, his TV days as Little Timmy, and he settles the decades long debate: did Timmy really fall down the well?
Then, TV historian, author and Beatles expert/superfan Wally Podrazik tells the class about the Fest for Beatles Fans and all of the Beatles trivia, treats and tunes one typically would expect at the Fest!
Closing out the show is Consumer Guide Automotive‘s Publisher Tom Appel with a slew of new car tests and some of the latest recalls. As usual, we enjoy some of Tom’s Tunes that he uses to test the sound systems.
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Steve King and Johnnie Putman are in for a show you’d have to see to believe! With weather wackiness, new things to watch, tech woes and wizardry and you might learn a thing or two about photography
Chris Smith, WJHG-TV’s Chief Meteorologist touches down to teach the class about how a tropical storm develops into a hurricane and the potential fallout of Hurricane Debby as it hits the southern coast.
Jessica Radloff, Senior West Coast Editor at GLAMOUR and NYT best-selling author of “THE BIG BANG THEORY: The Definitive, Inside Story” is back again for your August update of what to catch on TV! We also catch up after her incredible trip to Switzerland and we get some Bob Newhart stories from his days on the set of Big Bang Theory!
Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology, Keck School of Medicine of USC, is in studio once again for part two of his summertime Chicago visit, along with young Joseph. We have more scams as usual, an update for your phone that allows you to save your license, some Google Chrome rollbacks on UBlock Origin, a prominent adblocker extension, and we learn about plethora of other web browsers and why, like Steve, you might need a few.
We then close out the show with a fan favorite guest: Will Byington! He is a Rock Star Freelance Photographer based in Chicago who specializes in iPhone photography! We learn some new tricks when taking iPhone photos, some more incredible stories from his photo adventures, and with Lollapalooza in town recently, he gives the inside scoop of concert photography.
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King have yet another show stuffed full of a bunch of guests, almost as stuffed as a pierogi! Following the recent birthday for Steve, there is more than enough reason to celebrate!
Joseph Crispen and the Crispen Gang (a.k.a. his parents) are in town for the first of a two part in studio appearance. We’ll save the tech talk for next week with Patrick; this time, it’s the Joseph Show! We learn about his latest Chicago adventures and a nifty Lego radio he built for Steve’s birthday!
Next up is Tony Panek, who might be better known as Mr Pierogi, for a mouth watering chat about Pierogi Fest! It’s an annual festival in Whiting, Indiana dedicated to the palatable pockets of Polish patisserie. This year was a big one as the Fest celebrated its 30th year!
Then we have Chuck Mead, Co-founder of the alternative country group, fellow radio host down in Nashville, and a masterclass of talent in the Americana music scene. He stops by to chat and promote a few Midwest appearances including SPACE in Evanston and Shank Hall in Milwaukee!
As usual, we get our routine automotive check-in with Consumer Guide Automotive Publisher Tom Appel. We have some more of Tom’s Tunes, a few interesting test drives, and a round up of recalls regarding hazardous Toyota engines, lethal BMW airbags and an odd update for all of you Maserati owners out there.
We also jam to some morsels from Steve and Johnnie’s Life After Dark CD, and stick around for a few reviews for movies that are new, old and really old!
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Steve King and Johnnie are back in town just in time to bring you some comfort after the crazy week in the world. We are talking all things tech, entertainment and some history with a musical cherry on top!
Alice Selke is a very important part of Illinois history being the very first dispatcher for Hoffman Estates Fire Department. She joins us following her 106th birthday and reveals the secrets to staying fabulous at her age!
Ron Romero, the Founder of the Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66, gives us a little status update following the recent tornado outbreak, one of which struck in Joliet where the Museum is located. After we breathe a sigh of relief, we jump in to the good stuff that all kinds of music fans can anticipate at the 2024 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, including, but not limited to Suzy Bogguss, Richard Marx and The Chi-Lites.
Our favorite Milwaukee entertainment reporter Gino Salomone stops by for more tomfoolery, but also joins the class in reminiscing on the loss of Chicago’s own Bob Newhart and the impact he had in the world of comedy and entertainment.
Chicago musician Steve Dawson is our special guest in studio to present us with a live performance for your listening pleasure, with visuals to come later. We learn a bit more about his new album ‘Ghosts’, his work with Dolly Varden and with his wife, Diane Christiansen and what the future holds.
Following the recent tech outages across the globe, your tech guru Patrick Crispen jumps in to give us the scoop on what happened, who was affected and who Crowdstrike is. We also discuss the 110 million AT&T customer logs that were breached. Then, we have a lengthy discussion about the X (formerly Twitter) AI chatbot known as Grok and how misinformation prevalent on X is leading users to seek other platforms for more accurate news and research information.
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Due to inclement weather and after a very heated political discourse, Johnnie Putman and Steve King bring this brief show to you from a brief appearance in Panama City Beach, Florida all in the name of peace and tranquility!
In studio, they have Mike & Maggie McKinney, otherwise known as Lucky Mud, to play some of that sweet and relaxing ‘swampytonk’ they’re known for! They tell a few stories about their Florida roots, their musical farm, and we get the back story of how Lucky Mud came to be!
Tom Appel jumps on for his regular automotive check in! This time were covering a drop in Jaguar sales, numerous manufacturers phasing out models and a handful of other test drives!
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More music with Steve King and Johnnie Putman?! No surprises there! But with topics covering new photos of old rockers, troubling tech terrors and ancient auditory artifacts, they may just have a surprise up their sleeves!
Dr. Don Romano, musical archivist and man of many hats, takes us on a musical trip down memory lane with some of the rarest patriotic gems from the Great American Songbook, just in time for Independence Day. If you thought you’ve heard all of the old music, you might discover something new!
We then have another double feature with our resident car and tech gurus!
Publisher at Consumer Guide Automotive Tom Appel gives us a brief update on the ongoing fallout from the CDK Global cyberattack affecting tons of dealerships across the country.
We then follow up on Patrick Crispen’s brief update from last week concerning the rise in malicious cyberattacks. Some of that entails a bump in voice AI scams and even voice cloning! We talk about what companies can do to to combat hackers and we also learn a bit about some fascinating new video communications from Google that can simulate the people you talk to in 3D models.
Of course, it wouldn’t be a regular show with Him n’ Her if we didn’t throw in chat about food, mull over some musical memories and cover some of the weekend headlines! It’s only radio if you like it!
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King bring you a summer show full of surprises! With comics, cowboys and massive cyberattacks all building up to a monumental thunderstorm, we quite literally have a super electrifying show!
John Dudley joins the show to tell the world of his upcoming comic book set right here in the City of Big Shoulders! It’s a comic book aptly named Big Shoulders and he’s working with renowned comic book artist Scott Gray. You can help fund his passion project right here!
Dave Karger, host at Turner Classic Movies returns to the show to talk about a special interview on TCM highlighting Kevin Costner’s upcoming blockbuster Horizon: An American Saga and the inspirations behind it as well as the future of his immense 4 part saga.
With breaking news of more cyberattacks, Patrick Crispen makes a last minute appearance for a brief analysis on the hacks at Hilton and countless car dealerships across the country.
Lastly, Tom Appel checks in and we dive deeper into the what the cyberattacks on car dealerships mean for those seeking regular maintenance. We also learn a bit about more major recalls, Tom’s zippy new Fiat test, and a new documentary from Joe Ligo, a recent guest on Tom’s Car Stuff podcast
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Steve King and Johnnie Putman skate into tonight’s show following Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals by talking about Chicago’s Navy Pier Saturday night firework show seen from WGN’s studio, flooding in Florida, and Tom Skilling returning to Hawaii.
To get it all started, Steve and Johnnie welcome Dave Specter, a Chicago blues and jazz guitarist, to discuss his photography exhibit at Delmark Records as well as his upcoming shows in Evanston at Space music hall.
Next, we chat with longtime musician and guitarist who has performed with New Colony Six, Ronnie Rice, about his injury and methods he has been taking to strum the strings once again. Ronnie highlights the cancellation of his gigs and his determination to get back on stage as soon as possible.
Following our conversation with two lifelong musicians, we talk with Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology at Keck School of Medicine of USC, about frequent computer problems and helpful internet hacks. Patrick informs the audience about the impact of tiny URL’s, AI music websites, cyber threats, new Apple technology, and more!
Lastly, Steve and Johnnie make a shout out to their listeners across the country, hear producer Julian’s experience in Las Vegas, and focus on the importance of Father’s Day.
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Steve King and Johnnie Putman bring you a reduced show with the same great taste! This time we have tv talk, car talk, the (posthumous) return of a radio legend, and a couple of birthdays, including one very angry duck!
Kicking it all off, we have Jessica Radloff, Senior West Coast Editor of GLAMOUR Magazine and NYT best-selling author of “THE BIG BANG THEORY: The Definitive, Inside Story,” to talk aptly about the Big Bang Theory prequel Young Sheldon and its heartfelt series finale, along with news of a new spinoff titled “Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.”
Then, we spend some time reflecting on the life of a long lost friend, legendary guitarist and music pioneer, Les Paul, just in time for his birthday. Listen in for a conversation with the man himself from the Steve and Johnnie archives.
Last, but never least, it’s Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive! Along with more of Tom’s Tunes, we look at some staggering numbers in recalls for Toyota, Lexus and Kia Vehicles, and if you’ve ever asked yourself, “What is Polestar?” your questions will be answered!
It is also our duty to inform you that following our show, get ready to clap for the Wolfman! Catch The Wolfman Jack Radio Show after us from 2-5am!
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King kick off June with the perfect summer show! All you really need is fantastic food and magnificent music! If the sound of overpriced turkey legs and things that should not be pickled doesn’t whet your appetite, out first guest might.
We start off by saying hi to WGN-TV meteorologist Mike Janssen to talk about the quintessential summer food: corn! Shockingly, we even throw in a bit of weather talk after a dreadfully drenched drive into the studio.
Our main event for the show comes in the form of none other than (half of) The Empty Pockets! Josh Solomon and Erika Brett stop by to fill your pockets with more upcoming tour dates, a few summer surprises and they serenade us with some superb songs. We even get to learn a thing or two about the origins of how these lovebirds came to be! Listen in and you might catch a dose of “Beatle-mania”!
This week’s routine tech check up is brought to you by your tech doctor, Patrick Crispen. This time we’re taking a very serious look at the massive Ticketmaster data breach in which over 500 million user accounts are hacked. We also remind you to enable multi-factor authentication wherever you can and Patrick gives us the essential list of cyber safety tips! It’s truly a show you don’t want to miss!
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After a long siesta in Florida, they’re back! Summertime usually means music, sports, cars and coughing! Luckily, this Steve and Johnnie show has all of those things!
Dane Neal, WGN Radio host and racing superfan, is on the show to talk all things NASCAR. Between star power that’s expected and the immense physical feats these track masters achieve in their super cars, there is a lot to be excited about!
Jonelle & Terry Carter, two third of the River Road Trio, are in studio to reflect on some tales from their tour and some things to look forward to this year including, but not limited to, new music and some new books from each of our guests. We also learn a bit about their latest single, “Best to You.”
Then we get to learn about Paul Howard Wittcoff and we get a bit of history on the many music mediums over the years and the latest scoop on some fantastic music and sports collectibles he’s seen over the years, much of which you can find at musicollectibles.com
Lastly, it’s another round of car talk with Tom Appel and this one is a doozy! We’ve got more of Tom’s Tunes, the latest on Tesla’s troublesome sales numbers and we bid a special farewell to… The Chevy Malibu.
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Steve King and Johnnie Putman are celebrating all things mom on their last show… before they come back to Chicago. It’s a fully loaded show of scams, music and moms with our friends all over the country!
After a bit of Mother’s Day talk, we spread some scam awareness with everyone’s favorite scam buster, Steve Bernas, President and CEO of BBB of Chicago and Northern Illinois for a special look at the BBB’s Scam Survival Toolkit.
Then, we stop by Memphis with Lynn Orman, Founder of Women of the Blues Foundation, to recognize some big wins at the 2024 Blues Music Awards for a couple of special friends of the show, Bobby Rush and Sue Foley.
Back at the WKGC Studios in Panama City, Florida, Aaron Bearden, Owner of Instant Replay Sports Cards is back on the show to tell us about some of the tricky parts when verifying the authenticity and value in autographs and vintage collectibles. He also debuts some brand new tracks live in the studio!
Closing out the show, we bounce over to the west coast where Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology at Keck School of Medicine of USC, is in Disney Land with the rest of the Crispen crew. A few of this week’s topics with Patrick cover some AI news, breaking down the various smart watches on the market and some awful email phishing scams.
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It wouldn’t be a Steve and Johnnie Show without talk of food, tech and old school jams. In addition to your weekly dose of laughter, this show also serves to remember a close friend.
Mike Himebaugh, vocalist of Hello Dave, stops by to talk about the Farm Raiser in Rosemont on Friday, May 10th. We also learn about the Farmway Sanctuary and the origin story of Hello Dave’s name.
Jason Elmore, founder of the Find Me Gluten Free app joins the class to fill your bellies and brains with some gluten-free information in recognition of Celiac Awareness Month. We talk about Johnnie’s expertise in delicious gluten free cuisine and how the app can help those, like Steve, with Celiac disease
We take a somber turn in light of the news of the passing a dear friend of Him n’ Her, Duane Eddy. Muriel Anderson and Jay McDowell come by to reminisce on their mutual friend and we play some of his greatest hits in remembrance of a lost legend
Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive gives us some updates auto braking systems, ‘over the air’ updates and some unfortunate new laws putting a damper on Tesla’s main selling point: self-driving.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Duane Eddy, whose guitar playing influenced the sound of countless musicians, died Tuesday at age 86. Duane was a frequent guest, and close friend, of Steve King and Johnnie Putman. Here are some of his visits over the years.
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The last few shows with Steve and Johnnie have been building up to this moment, a show dedicated to the coming of the cicada! Of course, it wouldn’t be The Steve and Johnnie Show without a few other tech and music related goodies along the way.
Marshall Chess, son of Chess Records co-founder Leonard Chess, spins some tales from the days at Chess Records and many of the music masterminds he has worked with including his time as founding president of Rolling Stones Records and you can listen to some snippets from his latest project, New Moves.
Next up, Mr. Cicada, otherwise known as Mark Hurley is the Environmental Educator at the Lake County Forest Preserve District and Cicada 101 is in session! We’re learning about the different broods of cicadas across the States and in Illinois, the three things that every young cicada has to look forward to in life and a handful of things you can participate in to learn even more as we approach… Cicada-geddon
Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology at Keck School of Medicine of USC brings your regular round up of social media news revolving around the Tik Tok ban, Facebook’s new Meta AI and some tech support answering listener questions including the key differences between MacBook Pro and MacBook Air.
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King are taking you on a trip to sunny Panama City in Florida where they are broadcasting from WKGC in Panama City for the next few shows. On this show, we’re talking to some hometown superstars.
Our first guest is another household name for your weather! Ed Curran, meteorologist for CBS2 and longtime Chicago broadcaster reflects on the iconic moments in his incredible career, including right here on AM720, WGNTV and yes, The Al and/or Ed Show days. They also talk about National Donate Life Month and how lucky he was to have his sister help him with his kidney ordeal. You can see Ed at the Walk for Kidneys with the National Kidney Foundation on June 9th.
Next, we’re going to the drive-in with Shelley and Paul Bottomley, the owners of Route 34 Drive In Theatre in Earlville, IL to be exact! Go behind the silver screen with them to kick off their 70th anniversary in business! The pandemic couldn’t shut them down and neither will a chilly weekend!
The late night drive closes with Tom Appel for your routine auto check up and this time we’re looking at the evolution of the dashboard as large tablet-like screens are becoming more common, Tom’s experience that was like a scene out of 1983’s Christine, road tests and more recalls, including some from Tesla, which may come as a shock to almost no one.
As always, shenanigans ensue so grab a snack, kick up your feet and roll the window down.
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Steve King and Johnnie Putman bring a cast of characters this week you may or may not have heard of to talk about some incredible music and some baffling tech and business troubles.
Kicking off the show is John Dreznes, owner of Beverly Records, who spins onto the show with his father Jack Dreznes to shed some light on Record Store Day, which is Saturday, April 20th. We learn about their family-owned business that has been serving Chicago for over 50 years!
Steve Bernas, President & CEO of BBB of Chicago and Northern Illinois, checks in with some of the latest scams to look out for. We have tax/IRS scams, ridiculous prom dress scams, and when weeding out shady moving companies be sure to access the Illinois Commerce Commission for more info.
Sue Foley, Canadian guitarist extraordinaire, talks about her April 17th show at SPACE in Evanston, the many incredibly talented women that inspired her, and how she pays tribute to them on her latest album.
Your regular tech and social media check in is brought to you by Patrick “Crispy” Crispen! This time he’s telling us about scammers that are stealing your login info by making you think you logged out, the continued Roku account saga, and some updates (or lack thereof) for Windows 10 users.
Tune in below and make sure to stop by next Saturday as they broadcast from Panama City Beach. It’ll be the same show with a different view!
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King are delighted for you to join them for their 40th anniversary as Him n’ Her. On this packed show, we take you back to some very big moments in history, including a brief spotlight on the producer behind this finely tuned podcast 30 years in the making.
Liz Miller Smith, Vice President and Event Director of AXPONA, tunes in to talk about the origins of the largest audio expo in the country, what attendees and audiophiles can expect and a number of special guests who will be present from April 12th until the 14th at the Schaumburg Convention Center.
Next up, we are off to see a wonderful film at the Pickwick Theatre in Park Ridge with its resident film historian Matthew C. Hoffman. He has been a vital part of the Pickwick for over a decade in keeping the golden age of cinema alive and his latest event is celebrating the 85th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz, which will take place April 10th & 11th.
We continue our trip to the past with Chicago jazz icon Dee Alexander and her tribute to Billie Holiday. She and the Metropolitan Jazz Octet perform and demonstrate masterful jazz talent from their incredible album, “It’s Too Hot For Words” at the Chicago City Winery on April 10th.
Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, helps close off the show with more old school tunes and your regular auto industry updates including more recalls, info about car coatings and more of latest test drives.
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Steve King and Johnnie Putman are your radio Easter bunnies with a show that’s half as long but crammed full of 5 hours worth of content! On this show, we’ve got the usual antics involving talking about food, reading books backwards, some musical discoveries and a (poorly) singing producer! They also reflect on their time with the recently passed Wayne Vriesman, former WGN General Manager. Our guest for the evening is Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. He educates the class with some talk on some of the latest hacking problems involving Roku and AT&T, some of the darker parts of the Web to be aware of, and first steps when acquiring a new Macbook like Steve did. It’s been 2 weeks so be sure to listen in and “ketchup.”
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King are swinging into spring with a bit of baseball, music and car talk for a truly Irish show! First on the roster is John St Augustine, author and former WGN host, talking about his latest project, IRONMAN, an autobiography from legendary Chicago Cubs catcher Randy Hundley. John tells us about many of the tales within including Randy’s youth pitching with his father, playing with a mixed race team in the 60s and many of John’s own stories during the many years he has known Randy.
Next up is an incredible Blues musical talent from Ireland, Grainne Duffy with her husband and bandmate, Paul Sherry. They join us in studio for a chat about her fantastic discography, her inclusion with Women of the Blues Foundation, and what they think of Chicago’s version of St. Patrick’s Day.
Lastly, it’s car talk time with Consumer Guide Automotive‘s publisher Tom Appel and his regular roundup of new car test drives and a ton of listeners questions including some helpful hints on maintaining your tires and the very difficult task of turning on your headlights.
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On this star-studded show, Steve and Johnnie are joined by… Steve and Johnnie? Before we get to that, they start the show with our technology wizard Patrick Crispen for a special look at some features for your phones that are aimed at protecting the young phone users and older users who may not be as keen. Such things include toggling safe search on your browser, Google Family Link and an ‘Ask to buy’ feature that functions as a two-factor authentication and prevents unwanted purchases. Will Byington returns to the studio for more professional “phone-ography” camera tips including some really incredible camera features and modes to amplify your photo game, such as a hyperlapse, timelapse and a panorama as you can see above. Last, but never least, we’re rolling our the red carpet for Steve’s brother Lee Kingsmill! He gives us his predictions on this big Oscar Awards night, followed by a shameless plug for his book Safe Inside, and we talk about some crazy dollar numbers on those gift baskets the nominees receive! Listen below for your weekly check up with Him n’ Her and remember to turn all of those clocks ahead one hour!
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As we come out of winter, Johnnie Putman and Steve King welcome the magic of spring with some real mental magic! The Musical Mentalist himself, Sidney Friedman, is back in studio to amaze us with his incredible intuitive abilities! We saw it with our own eyes, and you can too in The Alley at Carnivale on April 3. Get your tickets before they vanish! Then, we have another car meet with our car guy, Tom Appel to discuss some of his latest car tests, recalls, some serious news involving stolen vehicles by way of your keys and fobs and why fobs might be troublesome. As always, expect a regular helping of late night tomfoolery and hijinks!
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The Oscars are right around the corner! Steve and Johnnie are rolling out the red carpet for a couple of fantastic guests who light up the stage and your TV screen! Dave Karger is the host of TCM’s Musical Matinee and author of 50 Oscar Nights: Iconic Stars & Filmmakers on Their Career-Defining Wins, a brand new book that sheds some light on everyone’s favorite movie night: The Oscars! Dave tells the class about some fantastic stories from the red carpet about the Oscar winners both big and small over the years, and it is all covered in his fantastic book! Megon McDonough, singer and songwriter extraordinaire and Illinois native, rolls onto the show for a trip down memory lane, some exhilarating meditation tips and a look ahead at her big show, Leap of Love, a tribute to Burt Bacharach and Hal David at Carnivale!, Thursday Feb 29th 7PM. As the tech problems continue, we are lucky to have our tech guru and Director of Educational Technology at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Patrick Crispen! We’re tackling the big drop in service that hit AT&T users all across the country, more computer wizardry from Patrick and the continuing debacle of the Lurie cyberattack.
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Stroll down Lake Shore Drive with Johnnie Putman and Steve King as they take you from the days of old to the modern day on this shortened show. We go back in time with Author Neal Samors to talk about his brand new book Memories of Growing Up In Chicago: Recalling Life During the 20th Century, a must-have for any Chicago . The book is a time capsule of stories from notable Chicagoans all through the 1900s and Neal tells us all about his own experiences growing up, exploring the North and South sides and some stories with our very own Bob Sirott and Walter Jacobson.
Taking us back to the modern day is Tom Appel, your favorite car guru and Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive. He joins us in studio to talk about the 2024 Chicago Auto Show and some of the biggest headlines, highlights and headaches including a handful of manufacturers skipping the show this year, a major merger on the horizon and another batch of recalls.
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It’s not the big game, but Steve King and Johnnie Putman bring old friends that make it like the big game of radio shows! The Chicago Auto Show is in town and there is no one better than John Davis, Emmy-award winning host of MotorWeek, to give us the scoop. Together they talk about brand new vehicles, how the show was impacted by the recent UAW strike, and the winners of the 2024 Driver’s Choice Awards. Next up, we hang out with one of our favorite local legends, Jim Peterik, for some great stories behind some fantastic tracks and an update on the tour, including The Ides of March 60th Anniversary Show on March 15th at the Norris Cultural Center. Then, we talk with Patrick Crispen about the seemingly endless onslaught of tech scams, the emergence of Bluesky Social and strangely enough, a malware infected smart toothbrush! We close out the show with a few extra tidbits around two of the greatest things to exist: Pączkis and The Beatles! Be sure to also check out the latest Tommy Emmanuel videos from his last appearance on the show!
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After last week’s micro-show, Johnnie Putman and Steve King return to form with a heaping pile of content and not enough hours in the day to talk about it! We also commemorate the Day the Music Died, a day that pays tribute to the loss of Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper.
We catch up with the President & Chief Executive Officer of BBB of Chicago & Northern Illinois Steve Bernas for some Super Bowl betting scams to look out for as the big game approaches, how to keep your information and tax returns safe before that April 15th tax deadline and some Covid related medical scams. Steve likes to remind us to only use trusted tax services and check your credit report only through annualcreditreport.com.
Next up, we segue to the exciting world of entertainment with a few old friends starting with Lynn Orman who shares some of her Grammy adventures over the weekend, and Jessica Radloff with her own adventures among Hollywood’s finest at the Critic’s Choice Awards, plus a few things to look forward to on television and streaming. They are followed by John Mueller and he talks about his Winter Dance Party, a legendary show that serves as an homage to those three rock legends we lost 65 years ago.
We close out the show with Patrick Crispen, your regularly scheduled tech guru, for a whirlwind of web wisdom. He tells us about the best password practices to keep your info locked down, some updates (or lack thereof) for Windows 10 and we address the terrible cyberattack on Lurie Children’s Hospital.
As usual, stick around for final hour goofiness and get to know our own Sylvia Snowden, a brilliant new addition the the WGN Radio Newsroom.
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Steve King and Johnnie Putman are stopping by for a micro-show! It’s a fraction of the usual shenanigans with all of the same fun and pushing of buttons! Tune in below for some fun stories around bad weather drivers, fun night drive photos, some classic moments in the history of Him n’ Her and we flash back at some major moments from January 1967!
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Singer/songwriter Melanie, known for songs including “Brand New Key” and “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain),” died Tuesday at age 76. In July 2011, Melanie visited WGN Radio’s Steve King and Johnnie Putman in-studio for a career-spanning interview and some performances captured on video:
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King are keeping the winter weather advisories coming as we continue into the middle of winter. Monica Eng, reporter from Axios Chicago and co-author of Made in Chicago, starts off with a tip to keep you warm: jump in a hot tub on the Chicago river, in addition to a few other more reasonable tips. Plus, it wouldn’t be right to have Monica and not talk about delicious food around town! Then, Chicago based freelance photographer Will Byington snaps his way into the studio for a plethora of helpful camera hints and hacks, outdoor survival tips, his latest nightlife stories and a tease at what he offers in his Shot Club Photo Class! Book your “phoneography” class now! Last, but certainly never least, Tom Appel, Publisher at Consumer Guide Automotive and Co-host of the Car Stuff Podcast, goes further in-depth on staying safe on the roads as many Tesla owners continue to suffer winter woes and what you may need to know if your car is 4WD or otherwise. Take notes, bring snacks and crank up your volume as you listen below!
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On this slightly shortened show, Steve King and Johnnie Putman are putting out some very important information during a deep freeze. Before we get to our usual friends, WGN’s own and Host at CHGO Sports, Marc Carman tags in to provide his professional analysis on the latest sports headlines, including the Bulls’ Krause fiasco on Friday. On a rare back to back appearance, your favorite car expert and Consumer Guide Publisher Tom Appel is here to educate us on what to be aware of before hitting the icy roads and how to keep your car healthy as Chicago hits subzero temperatures. While we’re shivering away here, Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology at Keck School of Medicine of USC is back home on the west coast with a heaping pile of tech and social media news covering a Facebook hacking epidemic and a few highlights from CES Tech. Enjoy the show, stay safe, warm and keep that water running!
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King celebrate their return to WGN with a bang! It’s been one year since their WGN revival and we have some heavy hitters! Also celebrating a magnificent milestone anniversary is ABC7’s top meteorologist, Tracy Butler. Now with 30 years under her belt, she has been Chicago’s longest running female meteorologist and a household name along with our very own Tom Skilling! Following her is Steve Bernas, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois for a quick look at the chaotic new Stanley Cup trend, and the chaos that comes in the form of new scams to look out for when buying one at resale values or on malicious websites. Another public panic comes from Steamboat Willie going to the public domain and Jim Engel, Cartoonist, Illustrator, & Designer, helps us understand what that means for Disney going forward as the public has its way with the character. To help close our show, we reflect with our resident car guru, Tom Appel, Publisher at Consumer Guide Automotive, on the legacy of Steve, Johnnie and Tom, as well as a few other automotive headlines.
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It’s that time of year we’re all thinking of! Time to buy a new calendar, but more importantly, hang out with Steve King and Johnnie Putman for a special show closing out the year and reflecting on the.. delightful year that was 2023. We start the show with your favorite showbiz machine, Gino Salomone, Entertainment Reporter for Fox 6 in Milwaukee and The Dish Network and together they reflect on some of the heavy headlines from 2023 of the influential names that have passed on. Joseph Crispen is in studio and he brings the rest of the Crispen gang, Christine and Patrick, the official tech guru for the show! They talk about their London trip, the big AI questions and the state of streaming platforms going into 2024. Next is the musical duo, Sandi MarLisa and Eli Ingram, known as Jack and Gin, telling the world about the thrilling year they’ve had and the NYE Ball Drop Party in Panama City Beach which, according to USA Today has the #1 NYE ball drop. Saving the best for last, Wayne Baker Brooks is in studio to play some of his hits and promote his show at the Chicago City Winery on January 7th, treat yourself to some tickets to see a Chicago blues legend here!
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Christmas came early for all of our nice list listeners! Johnnie Putman and Steve King bring a big bag of great guests, award-winning gift ideas, an actual bag of gifts for the show crew and some delightfully merry morsels of music to get you in the spirit!
Muriel Anderson returns once again to talk about her new board game inspired by her recent album Sailing Dreams. Next up is Suzy Bogguss, and she tags in to tell the class about her new album Prayin’ For Sunshine and give us some deep, creative insight into how many of her songs came to be. We also find out more about her new cookbook, Suzy’s Soup Night which you can purchase bundled with the album and is filled to the brim with enough recipes for a whole year! She is followed by a fellow collaborator Paul Witcoff, who often joined for New Year’s shows, and he reconnects with our hosts to open the way to something new that may come around in 2024.
Then, author and historian Jeremy Arnold demonstrates his deep love and knowledge of Christmas music and movies, much of which you can experience for yourself in his book, Christmas at the Movies which takes you through a century’s worth of Hollywood’s holiday hits. We also put THAT Die Hard debate to rest! Later, we look at some more social media shenanigans with Patrick Crispen, but we focus on some thoughtful gifts for the travel and tech savvy types in your family that are sure to drop some jaws.
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Steve King and Johnnie Putman bring you another short show but this time we’re glad to have a little Rush! Bobby Rush stops by the studio joined by acclaimed Broadway director Stephen Helper following their production of Slippin Through the Cracks highlighting the best moments of Bobby Rush’s life and musical legacy. Gary Colabuono, best known as one of the founders of The Chicago Comic Con stops by to share some tales of his friend and former Comic-Con partner Larry Charet, and Gary’s directive to help raise money as Larry comes down on some hard times. Head to their GoFundMe page to donate and help Larry Charet. Later, Tom Appel, your favorite Consumer Guide Automotive Publisher and car guru charges on to the show covering a delightful experience with a recent EV test drive, some interesting speed monitoring technology, and a look at the 2024 Consumer Guide Best Buys.
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The countdown to Christmas begins! The show goes by fast with Johnnie Putman and Steve King, and so will December, so consider this your last call for those Christmas gift lists! Joel Paterson kicks off the show right away and he is in the studio to play some selections from his new Christmas album, The More the Merrier and promote some upcoming shows around town! Then, Patrick Crispen is on for your regularly scheduled tech talk and this time we’re looking at some… interesting AI Christmas songs, as well as a hefty serving of tech talk covering Google’s account purge, the evolution of currency in a digital age and your reminder to enable Facebook’s two-factor authentication.
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Steve King and Johnnie Putman are here for the coziest show yet! Make yourself warm and tune in as Gino Salomone fires up the showbiz train for the latest in movies and juicy celebrity gossip, including the new Bradley Cooper movie and Dick Van Dyke’s latest award. Writer Dan Callahan delights us with the tales from his latest book, Bing and Billie and Frank and Ella and Judy and Barbra, a story passionately delivered in tribute to some of the greatest American singers in the last century. Then, half of The Empty Pockets are in-studio in the form of Josh Solomon and Erika Brett for some more music, tales from the tour and a tease at what is to come including a new fan club and a December 17th show at the Chicago City Winery. We slam the trunk on the show with your friendly, neighborhood car guru Tom Appel Publisher at Consumer Guide Automotive and we’re covering common EV troubles, potential auto show dropouts, and an extremely urgent recall on the latest Hondas due to seatbelt malfunctions.
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Break out the stretchy pants, have antacids close by and raid your fridge because this stuffed show will make you crave more! Johnnie Putman and Steve King come back to Chicago with a cornucopia’s worth of guests and recipes! Chicago Tribune’s Rick Pearson stops by the studio and leaves the politics in favor of his green bean casserole recipe. Muriel Anderson brings a slew of surprises including some upcoming shows, a brand new board game and the debut of her brand new album Sailing Dreams featuring a cast of talented artists. Then, esteemed mystery writer Max Allan Collins tags in to regale us with tales from his lengthy writing career and iconic body of work and to talk about a number of new projects across numerous mediums, including the latest book from Max and his wife, Barbara Antique’s Foe. Patrick Crispen is on a break from tech talk spending it across the pond in London, England with his family and with us. Throughout the show, be sure to help yourself to some Thanksgiving recipes from the Steve & Johnnie WGN crew!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4461395/4461395_2023-11-21-065635.64kmono.mp3Over the past few weeks, as we close in on the holidays, the subject of favorite Thanksgiving/holiday recipes has frequently surfaced among our Saturday night show’s family. We shared some of them on the air and, since many of you asked if we could post them in our blog, we invite you to grab your appetites and start scrolling.
S&J Show’s Thanksgiving/Holiday Recipes
All of these recipes are gluten free except where noted.
We’ll start with our show’s producer, Julian Saldierna, who shared the secrets behind his mom’s (Green!) spaghetti.
Mom’s (Green) Spaghetti
1 pound spaghetti (save pasta water for sauce) Barilla makes a great gluten free pasta
5 poblano peppers, roasted peeled
16 oz sour cream
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Salt and Pepper
Directions
1 Cook pasta, do NOT dispose of water
2 Blend peppers, sour cream, heavy whipping cream, salt and pepper
3 Add blended sauce to pasta and stir
4 Add pasta water. If pasta water is too thick, stir until smooth
5 Serve
Next, we move to the newsroom and Ron Brown, who shares a family favorite.
Ron Brown’s Family Sweet Potato Casserole
1/3 cup milk
3 cups cooked sweet potatoes
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 stick or half a stick or margarine softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping:
1 cup pecans
1 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup flour Gluten free flour is readily available at all grocery stores
1/3 cup softened margarine
½ cup coconut
Combine milk, sugar, vanilla, eggs and margarine with sweet potatoes. Spread potatoes in baking dish or pan. Mix pecans, brown sugar, flour and margarine till combined add coconut.
Place topping mixture over the sweet potato mixture.
Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes
Staying in the newsroom, we turn to Gabe Salgado for a must have at their large Thanksgiving dinner!
Gabe Salgado’s Egg Salad dish
Boil 30 eggs and peel
Mash eggs and add loads of chopped celery
Add real mayo till the eggs are creamy
Serve in a large bowl surrounded by Town House crackers Schar’s Entertainment crackers, available at most grocery stores, are a wonderful Town House crackers substitute that is Gluten free
We also asked one of our guests, our long-time friend, the Chicago Tribune’s Rick Pearson, to gather ’round our holiday table and chime in with one of his favorites.
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Steve King and Johnie Putman have one more show down in Panama City before returning to Chicago and it’s a good one! We start off with Jason Hedden, Executive Director of Recruitment at Gulf Coast State College kicks off the roster to tell us about Public Eye SOAR, a unique projection art festival taking place every year in Panama City and a special exhibit that recognizes veterans. Next up, Mike and Maggie McKinney are Lucky Mud, another musical duo from Florida and they bring their fun “swampytonk” sounds to the studio. Then, Ron Romero, Founder of the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 talks about 2024 Hall of Fame nominees and what Illinoisans can do to get their favorite hometown radio and music heroes inducted. The show closes with the our tech and social media master Patrick Crispen for a chat on why Facebook might be on the fritz, addressing AI in light of the new deal struck with SAG actors and a number of helpful sites for those in need of tech support.
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King bring you a friendly reminder to turn those clocks back one hour! Steve Bernas, President & Chief Executive Officer at BBB of Chicago & Northern Illinois kicks off our show by answering some scam questions and telling the class to check your credit report on Annualcreditreport.com, which is the only website you should ever go to. Then, we hitch a ride with Consumer Guide Publisher Tom Appel and learn a little about some hidden Uber features, some differences between EV and ICE vehicles and an update on the auto workers on strike. Before we close out the show, our favorite TV historian, author, analyst, media planner and Beatles expert, Wally Podrazik analyzes the massive global reaction and backstory of the brand new Beatles song, “Now and Then” and he clears up the confusion around the AI that was used to put the song together.
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The midnight hour is close at hand, Steve King and Johnnie Putman come to you from Panama City Beach in Florida lands. It is a show full of spooky spirit and tales of those we mourn, along with modern tech horrors and music to make you feel reborn. Mike Marschalk, formerly with Novak Construction, shares the story of Novak Construction’s festive displays for all to see on the darkened highways. We then take a trip back in time with the late Richard Crowe and his iconic story of the Resurrection Mary many Chicagoans know. Jessica Radloff, senior West Coast editor from Glamour Magazine, with a heavy heart she carries, tells us stories following the passing of Matthew Perry. Patrick Crispen continues his password safety seminar to put your heart at ease and we learn that Twitter/X competitor Pebble is gone with the breeze. Eli Ingram and Sandi MarLisa are in-studio as Jack and Gin, a Florida musical duo, to perform their new album The Salty South and close out the show.
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King roll into the studio with one more spooky Chicago show before they hit the road to spend November in Florida. It’s another musically inclined show and to kick this one off we have Illinois native Jonelle Carter, one third of the group River Road Trio, to update the gang on their tour and give a little behind the scenes of their music video “The Ride” which is nominated for Josie Music Awards IMPACT Video of the Year in Nashville. Then, Consumer Guide Automotive Publisher Tom Appel returns with some electric vehicle news, Steve and Johnnie’s recent cameo on the Car Stuff Podcast and a few detours for music and food talk. Along the way, keep your ears peeled, pull your blanket up tight and listen at your own peril as we bring you a terrifying tale in the form of… Steve’s Halloween Poem. Enjoy, little ghouls!
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On this especially short show, in addition to the usual tomfoolery, Steve King and Johnnie Putman dedicate the night to Tommy Emmanuel, hailing from Australia, as one of the world’s finest guitarists. In studio, we are treated to a very special performance and experience as we learn about the man behind the guitar, his inspirations and we take in his talent firsthand with hopes that a fraction of his skills might reach our fingers. Listen below to expand what you thought was possible on a guitar.
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Johnnie Putman and Steve King bring you a shortened show this week at the start of… ‘Falloween’ and we’re getting a bit serious in between the fun, spooky stuff. Annette Prince, Director of Chicago Bird Collision Monitors, swoops in to talk about the nearly 1000 migrating birds that died crashing into the McCormick Place Lakeside Center and what we should be doing to address the problematic architecture that contributes to these fatal bird collisions. In the next segment, we revisit the story of Facebook hijacking on last week’s show and bring back Patrick Crispen to dive deeper on the steps to lock down your social media presence and what you should do to secure your passwords and browse safely.
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The last show of September is here! Join the class and listen in for more laughs, learning and lunacy with a cast of returning characters. The show starts as we celebrate WGN’s own Jack Heinrich on his first live broadcast on Blackhawks Live. Next up is Max Armstrong taking a stroll up the farm and down memory lane before talking about his new book More Stories From The Heartland. Then, it’s time to get serious about cyber safety with Anthony Uraius and Patrick Crispen in light of Anthony’s recent Facebook hijacking and the steps you should take to protect yourself, such as two-factor authentication and having master passwords. Last, but certainly not least, Consumer Guide Automotive’s Publisher Tom Appel weighs in on the latest events in the automotive industry surrounding the UAW strikes, how consumers and dealerships may be affected and his usual roundup of reviews. Hop on down below for a listen with these two radio rabbits!
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They’re back! Steve King and Johnnie Putman return with a show short on time, free of gluten but packed with all of the same flavors! Jen Cafferty, CEO at Find Me Gluten Free, jumps in to talk about the evolution of gluten-free baking and cuisine over the years and the upcoming Gluten Free Expo this October in Grayslake. Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology, Keck School of Medicine of USC returns for your regularly scheduled tech talk and they cover the recent cyberattack on MGM Resorts in Las Vegas, the tumultuous state of social media apps and how keeping your computer updated and other devices safe has evolved with modern technology. As always, there is plenty of talk on music, TV and more of Johnnie’s delightful photography!
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Steve King and Johnnie Putman kick things off on this shortened, yet nonetheless exciting show by chatting with John Davis, host of TV’s “MotorWeek” about the show’s 43rd season! Listen to hear about how Davis got his start, his take on self-driving cars, and some of his favorite vehicles. Then, award-winning writer, editor, and author […]
On a warm Labor Day weekend, Steve King and Johnnie Putman welcome sports & family medicine specialist Dr. Kristen Geary into the studio to discuss Johnnie’s bum shoulder, and how PRP (platelet rich plasma) therapy worked for her. In the world of entertainment, New York Times best-selling author of “THE BIG BANG THEORY: The Definitive, […]
Steve King and Johnnie Putman bring you a packed show full of travel talk, musical musings and celebrities that make us swoon. Our first guest, Chris Smith, Chief Meteorologist for WJHG in Panama City Beach, Florida talks about the possible tropical storm due to hit Florida, in hopes that our hosts’ southern home will still […]
Johnnie Putman and Steve King bring you a shortened show, but it is much more special than the rest as it takes place during the Chicago Air and Water show weekend, 41 years after their first Air and Water show together. The show’s first guest is Daniel Champagne, singer, songwriter and guitarist from Australia and […]
Steve King and Johnnie Putman take you back to the past with a time capsule show featuring classic collectibles and some entertainment legends in Chicago’s history. We start the show with everyone’s favorite clown! It’s Bozo himself, Joey D’Auria talking with our hosts about some classic tales in the halls of WGN-TV and about his […]
Johnnie Putman and Steve King are ready for August! Have a snack ready because we have plenty of food talk drizzled in between our special guests! Starting off the show is Will Byington, freelance photographer based in Chicago and he’s talking about his new classes on how to master the art of photography with just […]
Steve King and Johnnie Putman bring you the last show for the month of July and it’s full of moments that will make you laugh or make you cry, maybe both! Our first guest Suzy Bogguss, Illinois native and country singer and songwriter, joins the show to catch up with our hosts and promote an […]
Johnnie Putman and Steve King have a fully packed show full of laughter, sadness and a whole lot of Barbie! We start off the loaded roster with Sherry Baloun, Co-Owner of Gigi’s Dolls & Sherry’s Teddy Bears to discuss the everlasting cultural phenomenon of the Barbie doll. Gino Salomone, Entertainment Reporter for Fox 6 in […]
Steve King and Johnnie Putman bring you yet another show full of our favorite fun guests. The show kicks off with Nick Moss, Chicago blues musician ahead of the launch of his latest album, Get Your Back Into It!He is followed by Steve Bernas, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois […]
Johnnie Putman and Steve King are back after a holiday break for another special show as we greet new friends and say goodbye to old ones. WGN’s own legendary agriculture business reporter Max Armstrong jumps on the show to tell everyone about the next phase of his life. Then, we are introduced to the rest […]
Steve King and Johnnie Putman are here for another fully-packed show before taking a weekend off! Their first special guest, Joan Hallagan, is talking about Will’s Place, a special place close to her, Steve and Johnnie that will be opening on July 8th at 7927 Lincoln Ave in Skokie, Il. Then David Larzelere and Jay […]
Johnnie Putman and Steve King return to form with a full length show and they are featuring some of the best in show business! First is Sidney Friedman, The Musical Mentalist, and he wows our listeners plus WGN’s own Bob Fukuda with his mind-boggling routine. His show Sidney’s Secrets is at The Alley at Carnivale […]
On this week’s shortened show, Steve King and Johnnie Putman are joined by recurring show guests to take a look at some of the latest in the entertainment and automotive industry. Their first guest, Jessica Radloff, GLAMOUR Senior West Coast Editor and NYT best-selling author of THE BIG BANG THEORY: The Definitive Inside Story, provides […]
In this week’s show, Steve and Johnnie kick things off with John Anderson and Bob Sarles, the directors of an upcoming film titled “Born in Chicago” which is being shown at Blues Fest in Chicago this upcoming week. Then, they invite Wayne Baker Brooks into the studio to discuss his music career and play a […]
On a Memorial Day weekend, Steve and Johnnie are joined by Dane Neal -live from Indianapolis covering the 107th running of the Indy 500, and WGN Chief Engineer Bill Murdoch -discussing the safety importance of having AM Radio standard in automobiles. Plus, jazz legend Ernie Watts & the great Corky Siegel stop by for a live performance. Technology guru & Director of Educational Technology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, Patrick Crispen answers tech questions and offers suggestions for spotting scams.
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Steve and Johnnie are back in studio and their first guest is Carl Giammarese of The Buckinghams to talk about the upcoming premiere of the Dick Biondi film . Steve Bernas, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago & Northern Illinois talks about common scams regarding check washing and bank fraud. Then, historian and tour guide Adam Selzer talks about his book, Graceland Cemetery: Chicago Stories, Symbols, and Secrets and he is followed by show regular Tom Appel, Publisher at Consumer Guide Automotive and host of Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast to talk about the future of AM radio in vehicles.
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Steve and Johnnie, broadcasting from Panama City, Florida for their fourth week, are joined by Don & Lisa Drucker, owners of Superdawg in Chicago, in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the famed restaurant. The topic of food continues with Hayden Bishop, an ambassador of Beyond Celiac, as May is Celiac Awareness Month and she, like Steve King, was diagnosed with Celiac disease. Then, the multitalented owner of Instant Replay Sports Cards, Aaron Beardon swings into the studio to talk about sports collectibles. He is followed by show regular Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, to talk about all things computers and technology.
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Steve and Johnnie, broadcasting from Panama City, Florida for their third week, are joined by photographer, Barry Butler, to discuss his new book, Chicago – Morning, Noon & Night and country music legend, Bill Anderson, to highlight his new album. Bill Anderson isn’t the only guest talking about a new album, as Johnnie and Steve are joined by duo, Jack and Gin, who reveal the name of their upcoming album. Later, comedian, Jason Hedden, stops by in studio to talk about his life and career.
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Johnnie and Steve, broadcasting from Panama City, Florida for a second week, are joined by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Michael Lister, to discuss the newest installment in the Burke and Blade Mystery series, Dead of Night. After, Grammy nominated guitarist, Tommy Emmanuel calls in to highlight his new duet album Accomplice Two. and Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, Tom Appel speaks on what he’s driving today, used car recommendations, and more! Later, Steve and Johnnie speak with award-winning Chicago journalist, Donn Pearlman, about this weekend’s Central States Numismatic Society coin show and singer, Lisa McClowry, joins them to talk about her appearance in The Beat Goes On: A Cher Tribute as Cher herself!
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Johnnie and Steve are broadcasting from Panama City, Florida and are joined by music columnist and owner of Tom Lounges’ Record Bin, Tom Lounges to talk about National Record Store Day and writer, Jamie Freveletti, to discuss the Suspense Magazine anthology, Infinity. Later, New York Times best-selling author of The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story, Jessica Radloff, joins the show to share information on a new, potential Big Bang Theory spin-off and Director of Educational Technology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, Patrick Crispen, calls in to answer your tech-related questions.
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Johnnie and Steve kick off this packed show with Gino Salomone, entertainment reporter for Fox 6 in Milwaukee, to talk about all of the latest in movies, TV and his uncanny caricature, courtesy of Rob Lowe. Then, Josh Solomon & Erika Brett, members of local band The Empty Pockets, are back in-studio along with Josh’s mom and brother to talk about some new music and their special April 18th show at Sketchbook Brewing in Skokie. Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, zooms in later to talk about the news of Tesla workers sharing videos of naked customers and essential car tips like driving with your lights turned on. He is followed by Matthew C. Hoffman, film historian with the Park Ridge Public Library and the Pickwick Theatre, to talk about his efforts to keep the Pickwick Theatre alive with his Classic Film Series.
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On this shortened broadcast, Johnnie and Steve are joined by Oscar Wilson and Joe Nosek of the Cash Box Kings to talk about their musical origins as well as highlight their new album, Oscar’s Motel. Later, Steve and Johnnie get a call from the one and only Easter Bunny.
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Johnnie and Steve are joined on a shortened show by lead singer and guitarist for Hello Dave, Mike Himebaugh, to talk about his band’s team up with Duke & The American Dream to raise money for The Farm Way Sanctuary on April 8th. After, Author and former WGN Radio News Anchor, Roger Badesch, speaks on his book signing on April 10th happening at the Eisenhower Library for his book, The Unplanned Life. Later, Director of Educational Technology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, Dr. Patrick Crispen returns to talk tech, TikTok, and AI images.
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Steve and Johnnie make a pit stop at the WGN Radio studios during their shortened show tonight. In the limited time, they talk about Memorex cassette tapes, Marvin Gaye, Muriel Anderson, and more!
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Johnnie and Steve spring forward into their show by welcoming reporter for Axios Chicago, Monica Eng and Dining and Drinking Editor for Newcity/Chicago, David Hammond, into the studio and discussing their book, Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites, and the food history that the book highlights. After, entertainment reporter for Fox 6 in Milwaukee, Gino Salomone and Steve’s brother, author, Lee Kingsmill, call in to talk about movies, the Oscars, and give their predictions. Later, Director of Educational Technology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, Patrick Crispen, joins Steve and Johnnie to introduce listeners to the world of A.I. voice cloning.
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Author of Safe Inside: A Memoir and Steve’s brother, Lee Kingsmill, joins Steve and Johnnie to talk about the Oscars and give his predictions. He discusses the performances of Ke Huy Quan, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Angela Bassett as well as his love of the movie The Banshees of Inisherin, starring both Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson.
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Steve and Johnnie are joined by Susan Rakis of the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana to discuss cookie sales and Director of Education Technology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, Patrick Crispen, to talk tech, computer problems, and AOL. After, they’re joined by artist and musician, Shannon MacDonald to talk about the construction of the “Gigantar,” a 24′ hand-sculpted guitar located at the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 as well as her Beatles-inspired art. Later, Johnnie and Steve get a call from author of The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series and Glamour‘s Senior West Coast Editor, Jessica Radloff, to talk about the hit sitcom, other televisions series, and her career.
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Having made their return from Florida, Steve and Johnnie are back and are joined by “The Musical Mentalist,” Sidney Friedman, to talk about his upcoming shows at the Gorton Center on March 4th and at The Alley at Carnivale on March 15th. During their talk, he also makes his Oscar predictions and performs some “sleight of mind” feats.
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Broadcasting from Florida once again, Steve and Johnnie are joined by host at Florida’s WKGC, Karen Gamel Morris, and WMBB’s Amy Hoyt. After, host of Consumer Guide Automotive, Tom Appel, calls in to talk about the Chicago Auto Show and road tests. Later, tour manager for Crosby, Stills, & Nash, Crook Stewart, to talk about the late David Crosby, and his experiences with other greats. Finally, President of Marz Brewing, Ed Marzewski, speaks with Johnnie and Steve about today’s Pączki Fest!
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Steve and Johnnie broadcast live from Florida as they help USA Today bestselling novelist Michael Lister celebrate 25 years of his acclaimed John Jordan Blood mystery thriller series. After, Michael debuts his first single “A Certain Age” and Johnnie and Steve talk Super Bowl LVII.
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Johnnie and Steve are back for a full show and are joined by host of “MotorWeek,” John Davis, to talk about the Chicago Auto Show and both photographer, Jeff Lowenthal, and author, Robert Schaffner to call in to discuss their new book, “Fleetwood Mac in Chicago” as well as their book signing at Space in Evanston. Later, The Empty Pockets join the show in studio to talk about their upcoming album and their appearance at the City Winery on May 4th and Co-Chairman of Wayfarer Studios, Steve Sarowitz talks about how he’s revamping the Landmark Renaissance Place Theater in Highland Park.
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Chicago singer-songwriter Annie Aiello joins Steve and Johnnie over the phone to discuss her career making music, the influence the late Oliva Newton-John had on her life, and the upcoming tribute shows honoring the legend, Always Olivia. Later, Johnnie recalls her bout with shingles last week and Steve reminds us of Elvis Presley’s first live appearance, exactly 67 years ago.
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Founder of the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 Ron Romero and lead guitarist of Cheap Trick Rick Nielson joined Johnnie and Steve to talk about the installation of the 24-foot hand-sculpted guitar, christened the “Gigantar.” After, the Director of Educational Technology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, Patrick Crispen, discusses the AI bot, ChatGPT, and the possible benefits and hindrances in the classroom environment, Later, Steve and Johnnie take time to remember the late Jeff Beck.
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On the first night of their new Saturday show, Steve and Johnnie are joined by a multitude of guests to help celebrate the occasion! Johnnie and Steve are visited by WGN Radio’s Dave Plier, WGN-TV’s Mike Janssen, musician, Tommy Emmanuel, entertainment reporter, Gino Salomone, and more as they talk, joke, and have fun throughout the night!
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Christina Martinez, Paralegal for the Prinz Law Firm, joins Steve King and Johnnie Putman, in for Lisa Dent. Christina talks to Steve and Johnnie about the CROWN Act, one of a number of laws that are set to go into effect at the start of the new year.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4070757/4070757_2022-12-31-002857.64kmono.mp3House passes CROWN Act, banning race-based hair discrimination
Ilyce Glink, financial journalist and host of This Week In Wealth, joins Steve King and Johnnie Putman, in for Lisa Dent. Ilyce gives listeners money and credit management tips to know before the new year rolls around and takes a look back at some of the biggest headlines in the financial sector this year. Listen below to learn more and tune in to WGN on Sundays at 7am for This Week In Wealth with Ilyce Glink and Tom Fortino.
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Gino Salomone, Entertainment Reporter for Fox 6 in Milwaukee and The Dish Network, joins Steve King and Johnnie Putman, in for Lisa Dent. Together, they reflect and share personal anecdotes on many of the musicians and actors we’ve lost this year.
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On this week’s Thank You Thursday, Chicago’s Afternoon News is hosted by Steve King and Johnnie Putman, in for Lisa Dent. WGN Radio listeners give thanks to the loved ones in their lives as 2022 comes to a close.
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Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and Host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast, joins Steve King and Johnnie Putman, in for Lisa Dent. Tom talks about some of the big automotive stories to come out of 2022 and what prospective car owners may need to know before arriving at the dealership. Listen below to get some car buying tips and head over to Consumer Guide for more from Tom.
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Sidney Friedman, the famous musical mentalist from Chicago, joins Steve King and Johnnie Putman, in for Lisa Dent, for a special segment. Sidney talks to Steve and Johnnie about how he became a mentalist, his book Your Mind Knows More Than You Do, and plays a couple of mind-boggling games with callers and WGN’s own Ernie Scatton. Listen to the exciting show below and go to his website to learn more about Sidney Friedman.
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Daniel Thomas, Spokesperson for the Illinois Office of Tourism, joins Steve King and Johnnie Putman, in for Lisa Dent. For the first time in 134 years, a float from Illinois will be featured in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. Daniel gives listeners an idea of what kind of representation Illinois will have in the parade on January 2, 2023 premiering on NBC5 and ABC7 at 10am CST.
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Dana Rebik, reporter from WGN-TV, joins Steve King and Johnnie Putman to update listeners on the ongoing chaos at Midway Airport from the system failure with Southwest Airlines and how countless travelers and employees are adapting.
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Will Perdue, former Chicago Bull and analyst for NBC Sports Chicago, joins Steve King, Johnnie Putman and Andy Masur. Together, they analyze the Bulls’ improvements from last year and what they need to do to bounce back from their latest loss to the Rockets. This conversation is sponsored by Calamos Investments.
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Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology, Keck School of Medicine at USC, joins Steve King and Johnnie Putman, in for Lisa Dent. Patrick answers many listener questions including common technology acronyms, hard drives, Twitter alternatives, and he talks about what may have led to Southwest Airlines’ system meltdown.
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Chuck Swirsky, award-winning NBA announcer best known for calling games for the Chicago Bulls and Toronto Raptors (and former WGN Radio sports anchor), joins Steve King and Johnnie Putman, in for Lisa Dent. Together, they reminisce about his youth, his decades long career in broadcast, and they promote his new book which can be purchased here.
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Steve Bernas, President and CEO of the Chicago Better Business Bureau, joins Steve King and Johnnie Putman, in for Lisa Dent. Many families are receiving gift cards for Christmas, Steve Bernas is talking about common practices and precautions to take with gift cards and how to protect yourself from fraud.
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WGN Meteorologist Demetrius Ivory chats with Steve King and Johnnie Putman, in for Lisa Dent. He talks about some of the latest headlines resulting from the extreme winter across the country and what kind of weather Chicagoans should expect this week.
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Peter Greenberg, travel expert and host of Eye on Travel, joins Steve King and Johnnie Putman, in for Lisa Dent. They examine the news on Southwest Airlines cancelling 70% of their flights since Monday and what that may mean for the company going forward as they are investigated by the Department of Transportation.
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Legendary one-of-a-kind musician Corky Siegel joins Steve & Johnnie (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to discuss his long-standing career and his Special Birthday Bash, Halloween Mash, and Triple Album Release Concert Splash show at the Studio5 Performing Arts Center in Evanston, Friday Oct. 28th. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow […]
Dr. Patrick Crispen, the Director of Educational Technology for the University of Southern California’s (USC) Keck School of Medicine, joins Steve & Johnnie (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to discuss the technology around key fobs and whether you should be concerned about them when you purchase a new vehicle. Also, Dr. Crispen answer computer questions from […]
Legendary artist for Marvel and DC Comics Alex Ross joins Steve & Johnnie (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to discuss his career and his new graphic novel Fantastic Four: Full Circle. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Joan Hallagan joins Steve & Johnnie (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to explain how the Skokie-based café Will’s Place aims to provide employment opportunities to adults with developmental disabilities. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Heidi Przybyla, an investigative correspondent with Politico, joins Steve & Johnnie (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to discuss a story out of Macomb County, Michigan, where an individual who participated in a “Stop the Steal” protest outside the home of Michigan’s Secretary of State, ended up working for the state’s county clerk to recruit poll workers. […]
John Kraman, Director Company Relations and Lead TV Commentator for Mecum Auctions on MotorTrend, joins Steve and Johnnie, filling in for Dave Plier, to talk about the upcoming auction at the Schaumburg Convention Center, October 13th-15th.
Senior West Coast editor at Glamour Jessica Radloff joins Steve and Johnnie, filling in for Dave Plier, to talk about her new book, The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series!
Josh Solomon and Erika Brett from The Empty Pockets join Steve and Johnnie, in for Dave Plier, to talk about their amazing new album, Outside Spectrum, and a very special fundraiser to benefit Will’s Place.
Retired WGN Radio news anchor Roger Badesch joins Steve and Johnnie, in for Dave Plier, to discuss the new film Punch 9 for Harold Washington. Purchase tickets and learn more about the film at punch9movie.com.
Filling in for Dave Plier, Steve and Johnnie talk with Ted Gordon Smucker about Rewound Radio and the last great race in Top 40 Radio!
Tech guru Dr. Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology, Keck School of Medicine of USC, joins guest hosts Steve & Johnnie to answer all of your technology and computer-related questions.
Tom Appel, Publisher, Consumer Guide Automotive, and host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast, joins guest hosts Steve & Johnnie to answer all of your car-related questions including the latest news on electric vehicles, the rise in Kia and Hyundai thefts, and the high price of new cars.
Author and food and nutrition expert Dawn Jackson Blatner joins guest hosts Steve & Johnnie to talk about how our rushed culture has led to people eat mindlessly, and everything you should know about the Keto Diet.
John Bone, a pilot for Ukraine Air Rescue and the only American pilot to volunteer thus far, joins guest hosts Steve & Johnnie to talk about his mission flying supplies to Ukraine.
Howard Levy, Grammy Award-winning pianist, harmonica player, and composer joins guest hosts Steve & Johnnie to talk about his amazing harmonica playing, his new book, ‘Rhythms of the Breath,” which is a very different look at the harmonica, how the pandemic was a transformative experience, and his upcoming performance with the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra. You […]
Mike Himbaugh, co-founder and president of The Farm Way Sanctuary, joins Steve & Johnnie (filling-in for Lisa Dent) on Chicago’s Afternoon News to discuss they provide a loving home to animals in need, and promote the Rock-N-2 The Rescue 2022 on the shores of Lake Geneva with Hello Dave for a night of rock n […]
NewsNation entertainment reporter Sloane Glass joins Steve & Johnnie (filling-in for Lisa Dent) on Chicago’s Afternoon News to talk about which television shows were cancelled and renewed for the fall season. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Beatles fan and historian Wally Podrazik joins Steve & Johnnie (filling-in for Lisa Dent) on Chicago’s Afternoon News to talk about Chicago’s Fest for Beatles Fans happening August 12-14 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Award-winning real estate and personal finance expert Ilyce Glink joins Steve & Johnnie (filling-in for Lisa Dent) on Chicago’s Afternoon News to discuss whether inflation reached its peak following the S&P 500 and Nasdaq’s fourth straight week of gains. You can hear Ilyce Glink on This Week in Wealth Sundays on WGN Radio. Follow Your […]
Radio legend Tommy Edwards joins Steve & Johnnie (filling-in for Lisa Dent) on Chicago’s Afternoon News to discuss his career during the golden age of rock radio, and to promote the upcoming Museum of Broadcast Communications’ event ‘Rock Radio Revisited’ on Sunday August 14th at The Des Plaines Theatre. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on […]
Adrienne Bankert, host of Morning in America on NewsNation, joins Steve & Johnnie (filling-in for Lisa Dent) on Chicago’s Afternoon News to recap this week’s biggest stories. This week, Adrienne discusses the story coming from the Texas East Little League in which the batter that was hit in head embraced the pitcher in an inspiring display of sportsmanship. Follow Your […]
Radio personality Terri Hemmert, Chicago’s #1 Beatles fan, joins Steve & Johnnie (filling-in for Lisa Dent) on Chicago’s Afternoon News to talk about Chicago’s Fest for Beatles Fans happening August 12-14 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Adam Rahe of Rahe Farms joins Steve & Johnnie (filling-in for Lisa Dent) on Chicago’s Afternoon News to discuss how his farming site was used to film the 1989 classic Field of Dreams, and how special it is now that the site is being used again for another Major League Baseball game. Follow Your Favorite […]
Former WGN Radio reporter and current writer Doug Cummings joins Steve & Johnnie (filling-in for Lisa Dent) on Chicago’s Afternoon News to discuss way you can keep yourself safe as more outdoor events are happening in and around the city. Doug Cummings is also the author of Escaping the O Zone: Intuition, Situational Awareness and Staying Safe. Follow […]
Dr. Steven Xu, medical director of the Querrey Simpson Institute for Biometrics at Northwestern University, joins Steve & Johnnie (filling-in for Lisa Dent) on Chicago’s Afternoon News to talk about ‘sleep stickers’, an at-home kit developed to detect breathing problems. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow […]
Multi-award-winning Blues guitarist and singer Sue Foley joins Steve & Johnnie (filling-in for Lisa Dent) on Chicago’s Afternoon News to discuss her career and her new live album Pinky’s Blues. You can see Sue Foley Friday August 12 at Space in Evanston at 7pm. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand […]
Dr. Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology for the University of Southern California’s (USC) Keck School of Medicine, joins Steve & Johnnie (filling-in for Lisa Dent) on Chicago’s Afternoon News to answer all computer questions from WGN Radio listeners. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Ronald J. Allen, John Henry Wigmore Professor of Law at Northwestern University, joins Steve & Johnnie (filling-in for Lisa Dent) on Chicago’s Afternoon News to explain why someone would assert their Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination in a civil or federal trial. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 […]
Former WGN Radio host Spike O’Dell joins Steve & Johnnie (filling-in for Lisa Dent) on Chicago’s Afternoon News to talk about the LEGENDS Dream Big Tournament being held at the Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa to raise funds for charities including the Field of Big Dreams charity and Cubs Charities, featuring the auction of one of […]
Famed Chicago photographer Barry Butler joins Steve & Johnnie (filling-in for Lisa Dent) on Chicago’s Afternoon News to discuss why he’s helping to save the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
WGN-TV meteorologist Tom Skilling joins Steve & Johnnie (filling-in for Lisa Dent) on Chicago’s Afternoon News to give this week’s forecast and discuss whether the hot, humid temps will return next week. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Skip Griparis, member of the Illinois Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and former member of the Olivia Newton-John Band joins Steve & Johnnie (filling-in for Lisa Dent) on Chicago’s Afternoon News to talk about the life and legacy of singer/actress Olivia Newton-John who passed away at the age of 73. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s […]
WGN Radio sports anchor Andy Masur joins Steve & Johnnie (filling-in for Lisa Dent) on Chicago’s Afternoon News to talk about the life and legacy of baseball broadcaster Vin Scully, who passed away at the age of 94. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Consumer Guide Automotive‘s publisher Tom Appel joins Steve & Johnnie (filling-in for Lisa Dent) on Chicago’s Afternoon News to answer questions to all things automotive from WGN Radio listeners. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Anne Fogel, the sister of Marc Fogel joins Steve & Johnnie (filling-in for Lisa Dent) on Chicago’s Afternoon News to tell the story of how her brother was detained in Moscow for having medical marijuana, and ultimately convicted of drug smuggling and drug possession. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand […]
Erika Brett and Joshua Solomon with The Empty Pockets, sat down with Steve and Johnnie, who were in for Dave Plier. The duo discussed their latest album release and performed LIVE in studio.
The man who has been called “Chicago’s Picture Poet,” Barry Butler, the internationally published landscape and cityscape photographer joined Steve and Johnnie, who were in for Dave Plier. Press play to see how the conversation “developed.”
Legendary roadhouse party pianist, songwriter, and vocalist Marcia Ball, called in to speak with Steve and Johnnie, who were in for Dave Plier. The stars have aligned and so have their schedules; press play to hear it all unfold.
Noted cartoonist, illustrator, and designer, Jim Engel, who is also the children’s television curator at Chicago’s Museum of Broadcast Communications, spoke with Steve and Johnnie, in for Dave Plier. Jim talks about all his wonderful work in children’s television programming.
Consumer Guide Automotive‘s Publisher Tom Appel joins Steve and Johnnie while they fill in for Dave Plier to recap some of the best new vehicles he sampled at the Midwest Automotive Media Association’s spring rally.
Joining Steve and Johnnie, in for Dave Plier, is one of this year’s Hall of Fame inductees for the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum! The man behind The Ides Of March and many other incredible musical adventures, the multi-talented, Grammy winning, Jim Peterik.
Ron Romero, Founder & Chairman of the Board of the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66, joins Steve and Johnnie, in for Dave Plier! Ron shares the details of the museum’s 2nd Annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Sunday, June 5th, 2022 at the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet!
Steve and Johnnie step in for Dave Plier, and they decided it’s been too long since they’ve talked with Chicago’s incendiary blues queen, Joanna Connor. She’s one of the headliners at this year’s Chicago Blues Festival, has a terrific new album, a signature guitar, and a whole lot more to talk about!
Steve and Johnnie fill in for Dave Plier with a hop across the big pond for a report on Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee from “Chicago’s Royal Watcher” and multiple Emmy Award winner, Fred Weintraub.
Steve and Johnnie bring back ‘Website Wednesday’, including bringing back Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology, Keck School of Medicine of USC. Patrick answers listener questions regarding Facebook, Jitterbug phone, and more. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Steve King and Johnnie Putman celebrated National Margarita Day on Tuesday. Joining them in studio was Blackhawks Legend and Hall of Famer Chris Chelios and former Packers safety Jim Bob Morris. They talked about their involvement with El Bandido Yankee Tequila, the best way to make a margarita, and more. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon […]
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday announced that Chicago will remove mask and vaccine requirements in certain public spaces on February 28th. Sam Toia, the President of the Illinois Restaurant Association, joined Steve King and Johnnie Putman on Chicago’s Afternoon News to discuss the impact on Illinois restaurants and what diners can expect when they go […]
Tom Lounges, the owner of The Record Bin, joined Steve and Johnnie on Chicago’s Afternoon News to talk about how his small business was able to survive the pandemic and more. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
WGN-TV meteorologist Tom Skilling joins Steve and Johnnie on Chicago’s Afternoon News to give a preview of this week’s forecast and what weather trends he can guarantee. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Fred Weintraub, UK resident and royal watcher, joined Steve and Johnnie on Chicago’s Afternoon News to discuss Queen Elizabeth II testing positive for COVID and what it means for the royal family. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Last week, a WGN-TV investigative report on illegal ‘ghost kitchens’ heard from an Uber Eats driver who described a business using the name, but not affiliated with, a Michelin-starred restaurant and apparently preparing meals in an apartment complex. As a follow-up, Scott Weiner, the co-owner of the Fifty/50 Restaurant Group, joined Steve King and Johnnie […]
Lyudmila Dulenko, a freelance journalist based in Kyiv, Ukraine, joined Steve and Johnnie on Chicago’s Afternoon News to talk about what she is experiencing in Ukraine with a potential invasion from Russia . Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Gary Mills and Willie Round, the Co-Directors and Co-Writers of ‘Trial in the Delta: The Murder of Emmett Till,’ joined Steve King and Johnnie Putman on Chicago’s Afternoon News. Gary and Willie discuss how they wrote the play and the things they learned about the Emmett Till case from 1955 using the actual court transcripts. […]
In this week’s selection from the WGN Radio archives, we feature a segment from 2004 with Steve King and Johnnie Putman talking with author Arthur Bilek about the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre and the life and times of Al Capone.
The blizzard that hit the Chicago area on January 26 and 27, 1967, still holds the record for the most snow to fall in a single storm, 23 inches. The city came to a standstill. 26 people died in Chicago, 60 in the wider region. It would be days before life would begin to return […]
Steve and Johnnie were joined by Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, Tom Appel, to discuss all things cars from 2021 and what to look for in 2022!
WGN Radio Legends Steve King and Johnnie Putman are back to celebrate the New Year! To kick off the show Steve and Johnnie are joined by longtime friend Dr. Patrick Crispen, Director of Educational Technology, Keck School of Medicine of USC. Dr. Crispen who was a member of their cybersquad from their “Website Wednesday Night” […]
You know Steve King as a Chicago radio legend. But before he became a rock radio sensation, he recorded a spooky 60’s record titled ‘Satan is Her Name’. The dynamic duo Steve King and Johnnie Putman join John Landecker to share how the song came to be and its surprising popularity overseas.
Steve King and Johnnie Putman talked many times over the years with guitar pioneer Les Paul, to the point that they literally wrote the book on the music legend. In honor of what would have been Les Paul’s 106th birthday this week, we go back 25 years and listen to an in-studio visit. Steve, Johnnie […]
Dick Kay, longtime political reporter for Chicago’s NBC 5, died today at age 84. Kay was also an occasional contributor to WGN Radio, often appearing with Steve & Johnnie late on election nights offering his analysis of the results of the vote. Here are a couple of his appearances on WGN Radio: With Steve & […]
Musician Charlie Daniels was a great friend of Steve King and Johnnie Putman of WGN Radio. He passed away at the age of 83, and Steve and Johnnie join John Williams to talk about what made Charlie unique and loved, both as a musician and as a person.
Country music legend Charlie Daniels has died of a stroke at age 83. We remember him by looking back at his July, 2002 visit with Steve and Johnnie.: Click here to read Steve and Johnnie’s tribute to Charlie from their “Both Sides Now” blog. And, as a bonus, here’s a photo of Charlie Daniels with […]
Steve and Johnnie are in for Matt Bubala bringing you all of the light-hearted fun you need! To kick off the show Jim Peterik from the Ides of March joined Steve and Johnnie to talk about their new CD celebrating 55 years of amazing music. Then, WGN’s very own Roger Badesch calls in to talk […]
It’s the 25th anniversary broadcast of Steve & Johnnie’s “Cheap Date Life After Dark New Year’s Eve Extravaganza” and this show has some serious fireworks to kick off 2020! Ronnie Rice, The Empty Pockets and River Road Trio all join the celebration at midnight! Tune in to hear some amazing tunes from these performers. At […]
Steve King and Johnnie Putman are back on the WGN Radio airwaves with a fun jam packed show for you! First Monika Wiela, a former Chicagoan behind the organization givebackbox.com joins the show to talk about how she has more than 40 retailers supporting her and helping charities across the country. Later, Chicago’s very own […]
Monika Wiela from givebackbox.com joins Steve and Johnnie to talk about her organization and how you can take part of it!
Steve King and Johnnie Putman talk to entertainment reporter Gino Salomone. Including recapping some of the biggest movies such as ‘The Irishman’.
Katie Kadan joins Steve and Johnnie to discuss her journey, experience on ‘The Voice’, John Legend as a coach, and what is on her schedule for 2020.
WGN Radio legends Steve King and Johnnie Putman fill in for Roe Conn with a show packed with laughs, memories and great guests! After breaking the ice, photographer Barry Butler joins Steve and Johnnie in studio to talk about how he got into photography. Butler tells the stories behind some of the favorite photos that […]
Guitarist Joel Paterson talks with Steve and Johnnie about his Christmas album, new Beatles album Let It Be Guitar!, and his latest tours. Paterson plays Merle Travis and The Beatles and reveals which living and dead guitarists he would love to pick with. You can keep up with Paterson at joelpaterson.com.
Photographer Barry Butler joins Steve and Johnnie in studio to talk about how he got into photography. Butler tells the stories behind some of the favorite photos that he has captured. You can view all of Butler’s beautiful shots on his website.
Director Pamela Pulice and Director of Communications Joseph Farina join Steve King and Johnnie Putman in studio to talk about the new film “The Dick Biondi Film.” Listen to the full interview below and donate on their website.
Steve King and Johnnie Putman bring you six hours of nonstop laughter and entertainment. To kick off the show, Steve and Johnnie are joined with Mike Marschalk from Novak Construction to talk tips and tricks to putting up holiday lights this season. Then, world renown guitarist Muriel Anderson and Thom Bresh come in-studio to preform […]
Steve King and Johnnie Putman are joined with New York Times Best Selling Author Michael Lister. Michael is an American novelist of Florida-based mysteries, suspense, thrillers, and noirs. He has authored 32 mystery novels, most featuring his two best-known characters, prison chaplain John Jordan and 1940s noir detective Jimmy “Soldier” Riley. Listen in as Michael, […]
Josh Solomon and Erika Brett of The Empty Pockets join Steve King and Johnnie Putman in-studio. The Empty Pockets’ often cerebral and sometimes playful indie-Americana sound draws from timeless classic rock, folk and blues. An old-school sensibility featuring rich harmonies and skilled instrumentalists, Rolling Stone Magazine aptly dubbed the band a “polished yet rootsy Chicago outfit.” […]
During Steve King and Johnnie Putman six hour Black Friday Extravaganza world renown guitarist Muriel Anderson and Thom Bresh stopped by in-studio. Listen in as the amazingly talented guitarists preform several tunes live, talk about Muriel’s new cookbook and be sure not to miss the 28th Annual Saturday-After-Thanksgiving Concert happening in Downers Grove TONIGHT. Event […]
To kick off the show Steve and Johnnie are joined with Chris Smith, Chief Meteorologist at WJHG-TV down in Panama City Beach Florida, to get an update and some insight on Hurricane Dorian. Then Steve and Johnnie paid their respects on air to their dear friend Fran Tate who recently passed away. Later Steve talked […]
On this episode with Steve & Johnnie: They talk with Rick Pearson, Political Reporter, at the Chicago Tribune about the first 2020 Democratic Debate. Then they take a look at new updates on your computer and suggestions from our former Website Wednesday Night with, Patrick Crispen, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medical Education and Director of […]
What better way to celebrate 95 years of being Chicago’s Very Own than with WGN Radio Legends Steve King and Johnnie Putman as they reminisce on the best and brightest moments at the station. Be sure to order your copy of A Little More Les, full of conversations, photos and memories from their treasured friendship with […]
Voice artist Ken Nordine, the creator of “Word Jazz,” died Saturday at the age of 98. Over the years, he visited with a number of WGN Radio shows to discuss his career. May 2015, with Dave Hoekstra January 2014, with Bob Sirott and Marianne Murciano April 2010, with Steve King and Johnnie Putman
WGN legends Steve King and Johnnie Putman bring in the new year with a studio full of special guests including musician Ronnie Rice, the River Road Trio, music mentalist Sidney Friedman and more! Plus, if you missed the new year countdown, don’t fret. Steve and Johnnie counted down every hour with guests from different parts […]
On this special Thanksgiving show with Steve and Johnnie: They take a look at some of the best new tech stuff for your Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas gift shopping as we get suggestions from our former Website Wednesday Night Cybersquad chief, Patrick Crispen. World renowned guitarist and founder of the “All-Star Guitar Night,” Muriel Anderson performs live […]
Comic book legend Stan Lee died today at age 95. We remember him by looking back at some of his visits on WGN Radio. Steve and Johnnie talk with Stan Lee. (5/20/02) Bill Leff and co-host Anne Johnsos talk with Stan Lee about his career and an upcoming appearance at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con. […]
Nick Digilio, Steve King and Johnnie Putman welcome Chris Smith, chief meteorologist for WJHG in Panama City Beach, to discuss Hurricane Michael. [audio http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3554645/3554645_2018-10-09-095945.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3771.mp3] To download this or any of Nick’s podcast visit our I-Tunes page. Like us on Facebook (/nickdshow) and follow us on Twitter (@nickdshow.)
Nick Digilio was thrilled to have the great Steve King and Johnnie Putman on for almost the entire show. Here’s a rundown: Hour 1: + Show Start + Chris Smith, chief meteorologist for WJHG in Panama City Beach on Hurricane Michael + Br5-49’s new CD featuring music performed on Steve and Johnnie’s show + Thoughts […]
Steve and Johnnie are back again on WGN Radio for the second edition of WGN Nightside. Tom Skilling jumps in to discuss the first day of summer and all of the waterworks. Singer Lisa McClowry and Guitarist Van Coppeck stop by the new studio to delight us with some amazing music. They were originally scheduled […]
Steve and Johnnie return to WGN Radio for the first edition of WGN Nightside. Website Wednesday returns with Dr. Patrick Crispen who’s on the line to answer all your questions and give the expert look at the latest in the world of tech. Consumer Guide publisher Tom Appel also jumps in for a little car talk, […]
Florence “Flaurie” Berman, co-founder of Chicago’s iconic Superdawg, died Wednesday. She was 92. We take a look back with these two visits from Flaurie and her husband Maurie on the Steve and Johnnie Show. September 4, 2009 July 20, 2010
Ring in 2018 with Steve King and Johnnie Putman as they do countdowns from across the country. They also have lots of guests including performances from Ronnie Rice, Lisa and PerryMcClowry, Levant Coppock, Josh Soloman and Erika Brett, and Sidney Friedman. For more fun videos and pictures from the night, visit Steve and Johnnie’s blog […]
Nick Digilio welcomes back the wonderful Steve King and Johnnie Putman! In this wide-ranging conversation they talk about their tremendous run here at WGN, Joel Paterson, their book “A Little More Les,” Steve’s brother’s book ‘Safe Inside’, a cool story involving Patrick Crispen’s son, their upcoming Life after Dark New Years Eve Special, free Christmas […]
Steve & Johnnie hosting their 6,227 radio show on Thanksgiving Day! https://www.facebook.com/steveandjohnnieshow/ Terry Straker- Owner of Guitar Works in Evanston. Small business Saturday, guitar geek gifts and Thanksgiving day shopping specials. http://www.guitarworksltd.com/ Guitarist and harp-guitarist Muriel Anderson is host of the renowned Muriel Anderson’s All Star Guitar Night ® and founder of the Music for […]
www.facebook.com/steveandjohnnieshow Steve & Johnnie invite you to their book signing on Thursday 11/30/17 from 7pm-8:45 at McHenry Public Library. Dr. Patrick Crispen- Assistant professor of clinical medical education and director of educational technology Keck school of medicine oF USC https://keck.usc.edu/faculty-72/patrick-crispen/ Talking hot tech gifts, avoiding cyber scams, black Friday deals, Cyber Monday. (Wireless smart speakers/voice […]
Steve and Johnnie host their 22nd annual New Year’s Eve! This year’s “Cheap Date Life After Dark New Year’s Eve Extravaganza” is jam-packed with music, laughs and fun starting with Ronnie Rice of New Colony 6 . Steve and Johnnie welcome in Doyle Dykes LIVE from Tennessee to share their New Year’s thoughts and tell […]
The Empty Pockets vocalists, Erika Brett and Josh Solomon, join Steve and Johnnie for an in-studio tune. The couple met while Josh was acting in The Buddy Holly Story. Check them out when they play a house show in Champaign on September 11 – and find out here how you can earn two free songs!
When Steve and Johnnie were on-the-air full-time, computer guru Patrick Crispen joined the duo for their weekly tech segment, “Website Wednesday.” He joins us this Labor Day with his wife and new baby, takes listeners’ tech questions and drops the latest in tech news.
MeTV’s “Svengoolie,” a.k.a. Rich Koz, talks about Saturday’s debut drop of “Svengoolie Stomp,” written by Freddie “Boom Boom” Cannon. Freddie also joins Steve and Johnnie! Make the “Svengoolie Stomp” yours now.
Today’s guests include Lynn Orman Weiss, Orion Samuelson, Ernie Watts, and Corky Siegel. Steve and Johnnie talk music, Memorial Day, get some in studio performances, and more.
I turn the tables on radio legends Steve King and Johnnie Putman and interview them, and get really personal. Even if you listened to S & J for years on WGN – you will learn more about the radio sweethearts (not sure they’ll like that description). We also talk about “A Little More Les,” S […]
Steve and Johnnie fill in for Patti Vasquez with their 21st NYE special. Many of your favorite Life After Dark guests stop by including: Ronnie Rice, Magoo, The Empty Pockets, Doyle Dykes, Jim Peterik, and more! Old and new friends spending a special night together on WGN Radio!
Nick Digilio welcomes back to the studio the wonderful Steve King and Johnnie Putman! In this conversation, they discuss why overnights are so special, share stories about some of their favorite guests (Fran Tate and Les Paul) and talk about that one time Johnnie almost gave Steve a tracheotomy. To get details about some upcoming […]
Steve and Johnnie welcome Tommy Emmanuel along with a few of his VERY talented friends, John Knowles, Pat Bergeson and Annie Sellick! P.S. Thanks to Dane Neal for sharing the first hour of his show!
To celebrate the holidays, here are some Christmas favorites from Steve King and Johnnie Putman: Christmas From The Roots Of Rock & Roll – an original song by Steve King. Steve wrote the song and, other than the drum track, performs all the instruments. Enjoy: Right click to download. Christmas music from Duane Eddy – […]
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A Little More Steve & Johnnie with ‘A Little More Les’, as the WGN Legends join Dave to talk about ‘life after dark’ and their new book about Grammy Award winning artist and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Les Paul.
In hour one of Nick Digilio’s conversation with Steve and Johnnie, they discuss Les Paul and Mary Ford’s beautiful collaboration inside and outside of the studio, check in with ABC 7 meteorologist Tracy Butler and explain why Les occasionally recorded in his bathroom. To order your copy visit wgnradio.com/lespaulbook or call 312-222-5073. Steve and Johnnie […]
In hour two of Nick Digilio’s conversation with Steve and Johnnie, they talk about Duane Eddy (who wrote the forward for the book), provide an update on long time guest and friend Fran Tate, and tell the story of how Les magically turned a Fender into a Les Paul. To order your copy visit wgnradio.com/lespaulbook […]
In hour three of Nick Digilio’s conversation with Steve and Johnnie, they discuss how Les imagined the concept of digital music years before it was created, share the hilarious story of how they introduced Charlie Daniels to Les and reminisce about ‘Uncle Bobby’ Bob Collins. To order your copy visit wgnradio.com/lespaulbook or call 312-222-5073. Steve […]
It’s two radio legends talking about their friendship with a music legend! Nick Digilio welcomes the wonderful Steve King and Johnnie Putman to discuss their new book about Les Paul titled ‘A Little More Les.’ To order your copy visit wgnradio.com/lespaulbook or call 312-222-5073. Steve and Johnnie will be signing the book this Friday between […]
It’s with a sad heart we announce the passing of singer/songwriter Bob Young, the man responsible for ‘The WGN Song,’ ‘Steve and Johnnie’s Theme,’ and ‘The Yacht Lyle Dean.’ The wonderful Steve King and Johnnie Putman join Nick Digilio to remember this great musician and even better friend. Like what you hear? You can buy […]
An old friend of WGN Radio has passed away. Longtime listeners of the station may not readily recognize the name Bob Young. But they likely have heard one of his musical contributions, including his “WGN Song.” WGN Song: Steve & Johnnie Theme: Yacht Lyle Dean: Click here for more, including photos, from Steve and Johnnie. […]
Steve and Johnnie is joined Tom Appel & Frank Peiler from Consumer Guide Automotive to talk all about the beloved automotive industry and takes listeners questions.
Steve and Johnnie start with show with talks of drones. Then Johnnie reveals what crazy but funny “incident” that happened on Christmas and Tom Appel & Frank Peiler from Consumer Guide Automotive joins the conversation with what’s the latest and greatest in the car industry.
The Business Lunch starts with a look at the latest technology news from Megan Graham with Blue Sky Innovations. Johnny Jet shares with us some very important travel tips for after the holidays. Social media expert Amy Guth stops by with the top Google searches of the year. Then DNAInfo.com reporter/producer Alisa Hauser joins Steve […]
Steve and Johnnie filled in for Bob Sirott and Marianne Murciano and talked with Chicago rock legend, Ronnie Rice from New Colony Six, and heard him play a few tunes live in studio!
Steve and Johnnie filling in for Sirott and Murciano chat with long time friend and tech guru, Patrick Crispen, about everything from the Sony hack to how you can keep yourself safe in the digital world.
Steve and Johnnie start with show with Steve’s new Christmas song and an announcement about New Year’s Eve. Callers reminisce about the 27 years of Life After Dark, and Duane Eddy joins the conversation with stories of life as a music legend.
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The Business Lunch starts with the top stories from Frank Sennett of Crain’s Chicago Business. Then Scott Kleinberg of #SoSocial tells Steve and Johnnie what’s trending in the news.
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Here’s a special Christmas present from Steve and Johnnie and the most successful rock and roll instrumentalist of all time, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Duane Eddy! It’s a collection of his original Christmas songs.
Winter Dream
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Here Comes Christmas
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Christmas in My Home Town
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Slippin’ Slidin’ Santa
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Early Christmas
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Merry Christmas
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The Meaning of Christmas
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If you like the songs, consider making a donation the WGN Radio Neediest Kids Fund.
Presenting “Christmas From The Roots Of Rock & Roll,” an original song by Steve King. Steve wrote the song and, other than the drum track, performs all the instruments. Enjoy:
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If you like the song, consider making a donation the WGN Radio Neediest Kids Fund.
Steve King recording “Christmas From The Roots Of Rock & Roll” at Jim Peterik’s World Stage Studio
Muriel Anderson talks about her upcoming Downers Grove concert, and plays two beautiful pieces on her harp-guitar.
Amina Elahi of Blue Sky Innovation joins Steve and Johnnie to talk about surprising new toys this season. Then, Johnny Jet gives his daily travel tips, and Scott Kleinberg of #SoSocial joins in studio to fill you in on what’s flowing through social media today.
Jim Peterik of The Ides of March talks about his new book, Through the Eye of the Tiger, and what inspired some of his favorite songs.
Steve and Johnnie start the show by talking about what’s trending in technology for The Business Lunch Hour. Then, Jim Peterik of The Ides of March joins the duo to talk about and perform some of his favorite songs, including “Eye of the Tiger.”
Steve and Johnnie talk Thanksgiving leftovers, tech gifts with Dr. Patrick Crispin and upcoming local music with Muriel Anderson and Grammy Winner Suzy Bogguss.
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