The Black Friday release of Goose Island’s Bourbon County Stout is one of the most highly anticipated beer events of the year, and 2020 may see the best lineup in recent years. To discuss their brewing process and preview this year’s varieties , Brian Noonan and Cody Gough are joined by Mike Smith, Sr. Brand Manager at Goose Island Beer Company, and Emily Kosmal, the Goose Island Beer Company brewer who created this year’s BCS Proprietor’s Blend....
Nov 19, 2020
Hour 1: + At the Breweries Hour 2: + Ryan Oestreich, Music Box Theatre Hour 3: + Bad Theater Manners + What will you miss this Summer? Hour 4: + Overnight Arcade Hour 5: + You Big Dummy + Straight Outta Context + Tiger King update + Cicadas return! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3763652/3763652_2020-06-05-104452.64kmono.mp3...
Jun 05, 2020
While the city slowly opens restaurants, barbers and more, movie theaters are left in the dark. With current restrictions, theater owners are searching for a middle ground to reach profitability. Ryan Oestreich, general manager of Chicago’s legendary Music Box Theatre joins Brian Noonan to lay out the state of the movie theater business and what can be done to preserve local movie houses. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3763654/3763654_2020-06-05-105654.64kmono.mp3...
Jun 05, 2020
Comedian Lenny Schmidt knows a thing or two about life and comedy on the high seas. He joins Brian Noonan to talk about his experiences as a cruise comic, how to handle pandemic comedy and his upcoming comedy album. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3763305/3763305_2020-06-04-090005.64kmono.mp3
Jun 04, 2020
Hour 1: + Kevin O’Hare, The Bad Apple Bar + Are you ready to return to restaurants? Hour 2: + Marnie Shure, The Takeout Hour 3: + Comedian Lenny Schmidt Hour 4: + Dog tips for Tom + Calls from around the world! Hour 5: +Should we be worried about asteroids? https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3763304/3763304_2020-06-04-093604.64kmono.mp3...
Jun 04, 2020
World-renowned pet expert and WGN host Steve Dale joins Brian Noonan to explore how stressful times can affect our pets and answer listeners’ questions about our furry friends. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3762923/3762923_2020-06-03-095023.64kmono.mp3
Jun 03, 2020
Hour 1: + Mark Reddig, Land Line Now Hour 2: + Steve Dale, Pet Expert Hour 3: + Michael Osacky, Baseball in the Attic Hour 4: + Worst Father’s Day Gifts + Grilling Tips https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3762922/3762922_2020-06-03-091522.64kmono.mp3
Jun 03, 2020
In the wake of destructive riots, Central Camera was left in ruins at its longtime location on Wabash Ave. But third generation owner Don Flesch doesn’t plan on shuttering his beloved photography store. Flesch joins host Brian Noonan to dive into the deep history of Central Camera and the family legacy the store represents for both him and his loyal customers that span generations. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3762570/3762570_2020-06-02-095110.64kmono.mp3...
Jun 02, 2020
Ian Beacraft and Julia Momose are with Cocktails For Hope , the organization that helped push the bill that will allow the takeout and delivery option for premixed cocktails in Illinois. The two spoke with Brian Noonan about the soon-to-be new cocktail takeout ruling. Beacaft and Momose also talk about the precautions in place from the container the alcohol is carried in to the underage restriction issues. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3760538/3760538_2020-05-26-005238.128.mp3...
May 26, 2020
With Illinois reopening and the summer travel season starting, some people are expressing anxiety about staying in hotels. Michael Jacobson is president and CEO of the Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association and joins Brian Noonan to discuss the impact the pandemic has had on hotels. Jacobson talks about the measures hotels in Illinois are taking to alleviate fears and keep customers safe. He also touches on why his industry will be one of the toughest to get back up and moving, and why it will c...
May 26, 2020
Doctor Stewart Shankman is the Chief of Psychology at the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Shankman says that the biggest problem is the uncertainty. He says that it’s normal to have some anxiety as things begin to reopen because there is a level of trust that must take place between people when in public. Dr. Shankman also distinguishes between what a normal and abnormal level of anxiety is for you to have. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3760533/3760533_2020-05-25-230533.128.mp3...
May 26, 2020
Brian Noonan talks with Colleen Callahan, the Director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources about the reopening of Illinois State Parks on May 29th. Callahan says that Illinois residents have become a “model” for other states and their parks as Illinois opened a few sites early. Callahan also breaks down the new guidelines in place as parks begin to open. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3760517/3760517_2020-05-25-213817.128.mp3...
May 25, 2020
Katherine Valleau is the owner of Exit Strategy Brewing and talks to Brian Noonan about how the recent news of all Illinois restaurants, bars to close for inside dining for 2 weeks to limit COVID-19 spread https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3739634/3739634_2020-03-16-005934.64kmono.mp3
Mar 16, 2020
Doctor Stewart Shankman, Chief of Psychology at Northwestern Medicine, joins Brian Noonan. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3739631/3739631_2020-03-15-234131.64kmono.mp3
Mar 15, 2020
Florence Ann Romano, The Windy City Nanny , is an author, philanthropist and web series star/host. She joins Brian Noonan to talk about how to describe the Coronavirus to your kids or grandkids. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3739629/3739629_2020-03-15-230329.64kmono.mp3
Mar 15, 2020
It’s Groundhog Day and Brian Noonan fills-in for Rick Pearson with a very eventful show! Brian, accompanied by Roger Badesch in the Newsroom and Producer CaSera (aka Cash), talks Groundhog Day results; follows up on New Year’s resolutions and how people are keeping up with them; and the various effects of the “Superbowl Syndrome”. We also check-in with Cody Gough with an update on the previous Bow Tie Theatre Review of Teatro ZinZanni’s Love , Chaos & Dinner. Additionally, Cody fills us in o...
Feb 03, 2020
Mentalist Jonathan Pritchard joins Brian Noonan and Cody Gough on the Matt Bubala Show this weekend. Pritchard says his skill set started at an early age and we get some first hand knowledge as he joins us in-studio. Tune in to learn more about how you can book him for corporate events, catch upcoming shows. [audio https://dzfu4dx64g4kl.cloudfront.net/audio/579/4083/27619/3714182/3714182_2020-01-21-020822-8225-0-0-0.64kmono.mp3?cdn_id=12&uuid=7fe022c7de1ada416bf30fbbf8d39ce2&referer=http...
Jan 21, 2020
Brian Noonan and Cody Gough are back and braved the winter storm weather as Matt takes a trip to Florida this weekend. As expected, we talk about winter driving. Mentalist Jonathan Pritchard joins the show live in-studio at 1:15 a.m. At 2 a.m., Brian plays Overnight Arcade with some listeners. Later on, we discuss how realistic it is to give up social media screens….and how Cody has so many famous Twitter followers. Jess takes a trip to Nashville, Cody is trying to buy a house. The full show pod...
Jan 21, 2020
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3709992/3709992_2020-01-03-045832.64kmono.mp3 Brian Noonan is in for Roe Conn on day two of the new year bringing you all of the laughs and news you need this afternoon! To kick off the show, Brian welcomes back Lauren Lapka and Kevin Powell back from their time off for the holidays. Brian then talks to WGN-TV Ben Bradley about all of the top stories happening in Chicago. Some topics include the legalization of Marijuana and the ride share tax. To close out the h...
Jan 03, 2020
Brian Noonan begins his New Years Day show by discussing what the ramifications of legal marijuana will have on the state. He has WGN Reporter Ryan Burrow come on to discuss what his findings were outside the marijuana dispensaries this morning. Then Brian brings on Midway Dispensary General Manager, Leo Barajas, to ask how his dispensary has been holding up on the first day of recreational legalization. Finally, Noonan talks about the Top 10 News Stories in Chicago in 2019 and what incorrect pr...
Jan 02, 2020
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3708228/3708228_2019-12-24-204628.64kmono.mp3 Brian presents his classic recordings of “Yes, Virginia” and “Twas the Night Before Christmas.”
Dec 24, 2019
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3708227/3708227_2019-12-24-200027.64kmono.mp3 Brian Noonan is in for John Williams on this foggy Christmas Eve bringing you all of the laughs you need this morning! To kick off the show, Brian covers some stories such as Lincoln’s alleged hat, a school distrcit accused of plagiarism and two friends who have sent Christmas cards to each other for decades and how our Christmas card habits have changed over the years. Brian then talks to listeners about how to deal ...
Dec 24, 2019
Wine superstar, James Beard Award winner and show favorite Belinda Chang joins Brian Noonan and brings in some holiday treats on this fine Christmas Eve morning. Listen in as Belinda shares her knowledge on wine and champagne and some tips on how to pair those beverages well with certain holiday treats. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3708230/3708230_2019-12-24-201130.64kmono.mp3 Belinda Chang brought Items for Brian Noonan...
Dec 24, 2019
Brian Noonan is in for your Friday night and has an action packed show planned for you! What is so special about cupcakes? Dori Isufi from Molly’s Cupcake joins Brian to share how you can celebrate National Cupcake Day and what their big special is! Next, former White Sox closer Bobby Jenks joins Brian Noonan. Jenks recently wrote an article for The Players Tribune, about his recent struggles with addiction to painkillers and why he is now sharing his story. Including a medical term the former A...
Dec 07, 2019
In a brand-new edition of At the Breweries, Revolution Brewing’s John Carruthers and Goose Island Brewery’s Jesse Valenciana chat with Cody Gough and Brian Noonan about some of the latest in news and events in the craft beer world. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3701861/3701861_2019-12-07-072601.64kmono.mp3...
Dec 07, 2019
What is so special about cupcakes? Dori Isufi from Molly’s Cupcake joins Brian to share how you can celebrate National Cupcake Day and what their big special is! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3701856/3701856_2019-12-07-062056.64kmono.mp3
Dec 07, 2019
Former White Sox closer Bobby Jenks joins Brian Noonan. Jenks recently wrote an article for The Players Tribune, about his recent struggles with addiction to painkillers and why he is now sharing his story. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3701854/3701854_2019-12-07-060954.64kmono.mp3
Dec 07, 2019
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3699152/bow_tie_prop_day_2019-11-26-034452.64kmono.mp3 Brian presents two brand-new editions of the “Bow Tie Theatre Review,” reviewing The Simon & Garfunkel Story and Beauty and the Beast. You can catch Broadway in Chicago’s production of The Simon & Garfunkel Story , playing through December 8, at the Broadway Playhouse in downtown Chicago (175 East Chestnut). Beauty and the Beast is playing at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora. Then, Brian explains why p...
Nov 25, 2019
http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3693744/3693744_2019-11-03-234944.64kmono.mp3 Brian gives a “Bow Tie Theatre Review” of “Latin History for Morons”, then discusses the Thanksgiving treats, Real ID’s and Popeyes Chicken’s new chicken sandwich. Brian opens the show by talking with the Executive Chef of Catering over at Goddess and Grocer, Jill Dedinsky. Listen as Jill gives tips for getting everything done/ready at the same time. Plus: learn about Thanksgiving catering options from Goddess and Groc...
Nov 04, 2019
Brian Noonan is back in the overnight slot for Dave Plier. Tonight Brian brings back a fan favorite game of “Arcade” getting your calls and guesses. How did you do on the game? Later Jose Lopez joins Brian in Studio to discuss his brewery Casa Humilde Cervecería Artesana l. What are the plans down the room? How did they get inspired to make beer? Brian, along with news anchor Roger Badesch and producer Curtis Koch talk about a variety of topics, from bread, the baggers at Jewel Osco, Disney and ...
Nov 03, 2019
