Episodes

  • Barry Pearce on ‘The Plan of Chicago’

    Barry Pearce on ‘The Plan of Chicago’
    Nov 10 2025
    Author Barry Pearce joins Rick Kogan to discuss his new book, ‘The Plan of Chicago’. Barry shares his path to a career in journalism, his literary mentors, and how each short story was chosen for the book. The book release party with Barry is Saturday, November 15th, at Martyrs’ in Chicago.
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  • Herb Gould on Curly Lambeau, George Halas, NFL’s rise

    Herb Gould on Curly Lambeau, George Halas, NFL’s rise
    Sep 22 2025
    Sportswriter Herb Gould joins Rick Kogan to talk about his book, ‘Lambeau: The Epic Life of Earl Louis ‘Curly’ Lambeau, the Man Who Invented the Green Bay Packers’. Herb discusses the influence that both Lambeau and Chicago Bears founder George Halas had on the growth and rising popularity of the NFL.
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  • ‘Irish American Movie Hooley’ returns to The Wilmette Theatre

    ‘Irish American Movie Hooley’ returns to The Wilmette Theatre
    Sep 22 2025
    Mike Houlihan and Paddy Houlihan join Rick Kogan to talk about the 11th annual ‘Irish American Movie Hooley’. Mike and Paddy discuss the films being shown and the filmmakers that will be present. The event takes place Friday, September 26th, through Sunday, September 28th, at The Wilmette Theatre.
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  • Candid Candace: Art Smith, Phil Stefani team up at Vatican

    Candid Candace: Art Smith, Phil Stefani team up at Vatican
    Sep 22 2025
    Journalist and media personality Candace Jordan joins Rick Kogan to talk about the biggest happenings in Chicago news and entertainment. Candace discusses chefs Art Smith and Phil Stefani’s connection to the Vatican, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas’ recent fundraiser, the Farm Fresh Hope Gala, and more.
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  • Countdown is on for Printer’s Row Lit Fest

    Countdown is on for Printer’s Row Lit Fest
    Sep 1 2025
    Amy Danzer, Director of Programming for Printer’s Row Lit Fest, joins Rick Kogan to preview the Printer’s Row Lit Fest on September 6th and 7th in the streets of downtown Chicago. Amy names some presenters that she would like to see, and Rick shares who he will be talking to at the fest.
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  • ‘A Birthday Bash for Libby’ at Winter’s Jazz Club

    ‘A Birthday Bash for Libby’ at Winter’s Jazz Club
    Sep 1 2025
    Singer Libby York joins Rick Kogan to talk about her quartet’s upcoming performance at the Winter’s Jazz Club on September 7th, featuring special guest Eric Schneider. Libby also shares what she looks for in musicians when putting together a group.
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  • James Tehrani on the life of Carl ‘Alfalfa’ Switzer

    James Tehrani on the life of Carl ‘Alfalfa’ Switzer
    Aug 25 2025
    Author James Tehrani joins Rick Kogan to talk about his book ‘Alfalfa: The Rascal You Knew, the Character You Never Knew’. James discusses the life of Carl Switzer, who played Alfalfa, and whether it was difficult to get a book published on a childhood actor.
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  • September screening lineup at Wayfarer Theatres

    September screening lineup at Wayfarer Theatres
    Aug 25 2025
    Film producer and businessman Steve Sarowitz joins Rick Kogan to talk about the September screenings at Wayfarer Theaters in Highland Park. Steve previews the films being shown exclusively at Wayfarer Theatres and some of the famous actors that are being featured in the upcoming films.
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