Jim Coudal, President of Coudal Partners, discusses the newest edition of Field Notes, a collaboration with Andrew and Kelsey McClellan of Heart & Bone, sign painters. For more information, go to fieldnotesbrand.com and chicagosignpainters.com . https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7397875/7397875_2025-05-04-233215.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Rick Kogan New ‘Hamlet’ adaptation stars Chicago’s Daniel Kyri .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paul Teodo previews the third edition of ‘Listen Up!’ .cls-...
May 04, 2025
Singer Elaine Dame joins Rick Kogan to discuss her third album, ‘Reminiscing,’ and her upcoming performance at the Winter’s Jazz Club on May 16th. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7397869/7397869_2025-05-04-225609.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Rick Kogan New ‘Hamlet’ adaptation stars Chicago’s Daniel Kyri .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paul Teodo previews the third edition of ‘Listen Up!’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Adopt a cat at Forever Fortunate Felines .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:even...
May 04, 2025
WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan is joined by Libby York , who is performing ‘Songs That Turn Up the Heat’ at Winter’s Jazz Club on Thursday, May 1st. Libby talks about her adventures in music and the changing audience. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7387201/7387201_2025-04-28-003201.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Rick Kogan New ‘Hamlet’ adaptation stars Chicago’s Daniel Kyri .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paul Teodo previews the third edition of ‘Listen Up!’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Adopt a c...
Apr 28, 2025
WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan is joined by author, writer, and professor Michelle Weldon to discuss how she got her start in writing, and her many books, the latest being, “The Time We Have: Essays on Pandemic Living.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7387198/7387198_2025-04-27-235838.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Rick Kogan New ‘Hamlet’ adaptation stars Chicago’s Daniel Kyri .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paul Teodo previews the third edition of ‘Listen Up!’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Adopt a...
Apr 27, 2025
WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan is joined in-studio by Walter Podrazik who, with Harry Castleman, wrote “Watching TV: American Television Season by Season,” now in its new fourth edition at 644 pages. The two discuss Walter’s adventures in journalism, the overall history of television, and where we go from here. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7387196/7387196_2025-04-27-231336.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Rick Kogan New ‘Hamlet’ adaptation stars Chicago’s Daniel Kyri .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paul...
Apr 27, 2025
Linda Beckstrom and Pamela Des Barres join Rick Kogan to talk about their books and young life experiences. Rick talks about Linda’s book with Angalia Bianca, “ In Deep: How I Survived Gangs, Heroin, and Prison to Become a Chicago Violence Interrupter .” Also, Pamela and Rick discuss her book, “ I’m with the Band ,” and her Chicago show at the Constellation. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7377581/Linda_Beckstrom_and_Pamela_Des_Barres_4_20_25_2025-04-21-012521.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Rick Koga...
Apr 21, 2025
Journalist and media personality Candace Jordan joins Rick Kogan to recap the past holiday season and share the status of events in Chicago. Rick also talks with Candace about her recent work and other trending media stories. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7377580/Candace_Jordan_4_20_25_2025-04-21-013320.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Rick Kogan New ‘Hamlet’ adaptation stars Chicago’s Daniel Kyri .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paul Teodo previews the third edition of ‘Listen Up!’ .cls-7{fill:#f...
Apr 21, 2025
Rick Kogan talks with Ellen Hanson, owner of Sandmeyer’s Bookstore , about the Chicagoland Bookstore Crawl on April 26th that Sandmeyer’s Bookstore is participating in. Rick and Ellen also detail some of the key information to know if you are attending. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7377564/Ellen_Hanson_4_20_25_2025-04-20-234804.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Rick Kogan New ‘Hamlet’ adaptation stars Chicago’s Daniel Kyri .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paul Teodo previews the third edition of ‘...
Apr 21, 2025
Rick Kogan talks with Mark Wukas about his career as a teacher and his novel “ The Kiss of Night .” Mark also explains how he became interested in writing. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7377562/Mark_Wukas_4_20_25_2025-04-20-230902.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Rick Kogan New ‘Hamlet’ adaptation stars Chicago’s Daniel Kyri .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paul Teodo previews the third edition of ‘Listen Up!’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Adopt a cat at Forever Fortunate Felines .cls-7{fill...
Apr 21, 2025
Rick Kogan is joined in studio by actor Phil Donlon to discuss his career, such as appearing in ‘Chicago Fire,’ the film ‘Hotshot’ and other adventures in the movie business. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7367589/7367589_2025-04-14-005929.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Rick Kogan New ‘Hamlet’ adaptation stars Chicago’s Daniel Kyri .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paul Teodo previews the third edition of ‘Listen Up!’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Adopt a cat at Forever Fortunate Felines .cl...
Apr 14, 2025
Linda Beckstrom , co-author (with Angalia Bianca) of ‘ In Deep: How I Survived Gangs, Heroin, and Prison to Become a Chicago Violence Interrupter ‘ joins Rick Kogan to highlight the book and discuss her relationship with Angalia, including what it was like to work together. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7367587/7367587_2025-04-13-230827.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Rick Kogan New ‘Hamlet’ adaptation stars Chicago’s Daniel Kyri .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paul Teodo previews the third edit...
Apr 13, 2025
Don Evans, President of the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame, and Randy Albers join Rick Kogan to talk about the Literary Hall of Fame and its annual Randy Albers Award. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7305145/7305145_2025-03-03-175045.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Rick Kogan New ‘Hamlet’ adaptation stars Chicago’s Daniel Kyri .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paul Teodo previews the third edition of ‘Listen Up!’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Adopt a cat at Forever Fortunate Felines .cls-7{fill...
Mar 03, 2025
Reporter Bob Chiarito joins Rick Kogan to share about life as a freelance reporter and his career. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7305148/7305148_2025-03-03-174348.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Rick Kogan New ‘Hamlet’ adaptation stars Chicago’s Daniel Kyri .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paul Teodo previews the third edition of ‘Listen Up!’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Adopt a cat at Forever Fortunate Felines .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} 100th anniversary of the John Scopes ‘Monke...
Mar 03, 2025
Dan Halperin joins Rick Kogan to talk about the film he is making about the life of his father, Robert “Buck” Halperin. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7285742/7285742_2025-02-17-235042.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Rick Kogan New ‘Hamlet’ adaptation stars Chicago’s Daniel Kyri .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paul Teodo previews the third edition of ‘Listen Up!’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Adopt a cat at Forever Fortunate Felines .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} 100th anniversary of t...
Feb 17, 2025
Taylor Evans joins Rick Kogan to talk about the documentary “The Wild Mile: A River Reborn ,” the city’s, and world’s, first floating eco-park. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7284737/7284737_2025-02-16-231437.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Rick Kogan New ‘Hamlet’ adaptation stars Chicago’s Daniel Kyri .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paul Teodo previews the third edition of ‘Listen Up!’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Adopt a cat at Forever Fortunate Felines .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd...
Feb 17, 2025
Author Neal Samors joins Rick Kogan to talk about his latest book “Looking Back, Looking Forward.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7272155/7272155_2025-02-10-001055.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Rick Kogan New ‘Hamlet’ adaptation stars Chicago’s Daniel Kyri .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paul Teodo previews the third edition of ‘Listen Up!’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Adopt a cat at Forever Fortunate Felines .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} 100th anniversary of the John Scopes ‘Monke...
Feb 10, 2025
Anne Laughlin joins Rick Kogan to talk about her latest novel, “Clean Kill”. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7272154/7272154_2025-02-10-005054.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Rick Kogan New ‘Hamlet’ adaptation stars Chicago’s Daniel Kyri .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paul Teodo previews the third edition of ‘Listen Up!’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Adopt a cat at Forever Fortunate Felines .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} 100th anniversary of the John Scopes ‘Monkey Trial’ .cls-7{fill:#...
Feb 10, 2025
Contributor Candace Jordan joins Rick Kogan to talk about events and benefits around the city. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7272193/7272193_2025-02-10-005033.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Rick Kogan New ‘Hamlet’ adaptation stars Chicago’s Daniel Kyri .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paul Teodo previews the third edition of ‘Listen Up!’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Adopt a cat at Forever Fortunate Felines .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} 100th anniversary of the John Scopes ‘Monkey Tr...
Feb 10, 2025
Father John Cusick, formerly of Old St. Pat’s, joins Rick Kogan to talk about religion, the holidays, and First Fridays. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7112781/7112781_2024-12-16-002521.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Rick Kogan New ‘Hamlet’ adaptation stars Chicago’s Daniel Kyri .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paul Teodo previews the third edition of ‘Listen Up!’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Adopt a cat at Forever Fortunate Felines .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} 100th anniversary of ...
Dec 16, 2024
Contributor Candace Jordan joins Rick Kogan to talk about upcoming holiday events. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7103310/7103310_2024-12-09-215210.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Rick Kogan New ‘Hamlet’ adaptation stars Chicago’s Daniel Kyri .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paul Teodo previews the third edition of ‘Listen Up!’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Adopt a cat at Forever Fortunate Felines .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} 100th anniversary of the John Scopes ‘Monkey Trial’ .cls-7{...
Dec 09, 2024
Producer Dan Protess joins Rick Kogan to discuss his latest documentary, “In Their Hands,” which premieres this week on wttw.com . https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7103321/7103321_2024-12-09-210121.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Rick Kogan New ‘Hamlet’ adaptation stars Chicago’s Daniel Kyri .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paul Teodo previews the third edition of ‘Listen Up!’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Adopt a cat at Forever Fortunate Felines .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} 100th anniv...
Dec 09, 2024
Rus Bradburd joins Rick Kogan to talk about his new book “Big Time,” and other previous books he has written. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7103325/7103325_2024-12-09-212625.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Rick Kogan New ‘Hamlet’ adaptation stars Chicago’s Daniel Kyri .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paul Teodo previews the third edition of ‘Listen Up!’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Adopt a cat at Forever Fortunate Felines .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} 100th anniversary of the John Sc...
Dec 09, 2024
Russell Lubliner, creator of the musical “Ain’t Done Just Yet”, joins Rick Kogan to discuss the show. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7092504/7092504_2024-12-02-001004.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Rick Kogan New ‘Hamlet’ adaptation stars Chicago’s Daniel Kyri .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paul Teodo previews the third edition of ‘Listen Up!’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Adopt a cat at Forever Fortunate Felines .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} 100th anniversary of the John Scopes ‘Mo...
Dec 02, 2024
Author Hillel Levin joins Rick to talk about his latest book, “Submerged: A Cold Case, an Innocent Man Condemned, and One Family’s Darkest Secret.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7092508/7092508_2024-12-02-014208.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Rick Kogan New ‘Hamlet’ adaptation stars Chicago’s Daniel Kyri .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paul Teodo previews the third edition of ‘Listen Up!’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Adopt a cat at Forever Fortunate Felines .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:eve...
Dec 02, 2024
Contributor Candace Jordan joins Rick Kogan to talk about upcoming holiday events. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7086015/7086015_2024-11-25-012515.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Rick Kogan New ‘Hamlet’ adaptation stars Chicago’s Daniel Kyri .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paul Teodo previews the third edition of ‘Listen Up!’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Adopt a cat at Forever Fortunate Felines .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} 100th anniversary of the John Scopes ‘Monkey Trial’ .cls-7{...
Nov 25, 2024
Author Mark Vancil joins Rick Kogan to talk about his book “The Last Excellent Man” and talk about many Michael Jordan books. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7086008/7086008_2024-11-25-001608.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Rick Kogan New ‘Hamlet’ adaptation stars Chicago’s Daniel Kyri .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paul Teodo previews the third edition of ‘Listen Up!’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Adopt a cat at Forever Fortunate Felines .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} 100th anniversar...
Nov 25, 2024
Actor Eric Simonson joins Rick Kogan to talk about his book, “Between the Lines: Steppenwolf’s Seagull and A Reluctant Actor’s Journey Back to the Stage,” and upcoming appearances at Steppenwolf on the 10th and Chicago Dramatists on the 11th. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7019956/7019956_2024-11-04-012256.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Rick Kogan New ‘Hamlet’ adaptation stars Chicago’s Daniel Kyri .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paul Teodo previews the third edition of ‘Listen Up!’ .cls-7{fill:...
Nov 04, 2024
Actor Mitchell Bisschop joins Rick Kogan to talk about the reopening of his one-man show, “Royko: The Toughest Man In Chicago.” For more information, visit chicagomitch.com/royko https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7019946/7019946_2024-11-04-001846.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Rick Kogan New ‘Hamlet’ adaptation stars Chicago’s Daniel Kyri .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paul Teodo previews the third edition of ‘Listen Up!’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Adopt a cat at Forever Fortunate Felines...
Nov 04, 2024
Contributor Candace Jordan joins Rick Kogan to catch up on whats new with the the party/social scene. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7019939/7019939_2024-11-03-232039.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Rick Kogan New ‘Hamlet’ adaptation stars Chicago’s Daniel Kyri .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paul Teodo previews the third edition of ‘Listen Up!’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Adopt a cat at Forever Fortunate Felines .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} 100th anniversary of the John Scopes ‘Mo...
Nov 04, 2024
Dave Gallagher joins Rick Kogan to talk about the release of his first album in 10 years, and first full-length concert in eight years, and what will be his last. The concert is Sunday, September 29th at 3 p.m. at Davenport’s . https://serve.castfire.com/audio/6431716/6431716_2024-09-15-233716.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Rick Kogan New ‘Hamlet’ adaptation stars Chicago’s Daniel Kyri .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paul Teodo previews the third edition of ‘Listen Up!’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:...
Sep 15, 2024
