Episodes

  • Candid Candace: James Beard Awards shine light on Chicago restaurants

    Candid Candace: James Beard Awards shine light on Chicago restaurants
    Jun 16 2025
    Journalist and media personality Candace Jordan joins Rick Kogan to talk about her Playboy memorabilia that will be housed at the Chicago History Museum. Candace explains the James Beard Awards and its value on Chicago restaurants. Candace also discusses the Lincoln Park Zoo Ball and some other trending Chicago news.
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  • Remembering Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson

    Remembering Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson
    Jun 16 2025
    Mark Kogan, a former tour manager for various bands, joins Rick Kogan to talk about the passing of the great Brian Wilson, one of The Beach Boys co-founders. Mark explains what Brian was like offstage and comments on the tributes being played in his honor.
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  • Actress Atra Asdou in ‘Iraq, But Funny’ at Lookingglass Theatre

    Actress Atra Asdou in ‘Iraq, But Funny’ at Lookingglass Theatre
    Jun 16 2025
    Actress and playwright Atra Asdou joins Rick Kogan to talk about her show, ‘Iraq, But Funny’, which can be seen at the Lookingglass Theatre in Chicago through July 20th. Atra also discusses her early interests in theatre and what to expect at her show.
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  • Vocalist Sam Fazio details his musical journey

    Vocalist Sam Fazio details his musical journey
    Jun 9 2025
    Musician Sam Fazio joins Rick Kogan to discuss his path to music, his long career, and some of the places he has traveled when performing. Sam also talks about the freedom he had in his music early on when not performing for a living. Sam previews what is next for him, and Rick gives listeners […]
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  • Author Rich Cohen talks ‘Murder in the Dollhouse: The Jennifer Dulos Story’

    Author Rich Cohen talks ‘Murder in the Dollhouse: The Jennifer Dulos Story’
    Jun 9 2025
    Author Rich Cohen joins Rick Kogan to talk about his latest book ‘Murder in the Dollhouse: The Jennifer Dulos Story’. Rick also discusses Rich’s profound career and his upcoming appearance on Tuesday, June 10th at The Book Stall in Winnetka.
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  • 40 years of Frank Ferrante as Groucho Marx

    40 years of Frank Ferrante as Groucho Marx
    Jun 2 2025
    Actor Frank Ferrante joins Rick Kogan to talk about his 40th year playing Groucho Marx on stage and to discuss the Marx brothers’ Chicago history. Groucho’s grandson Andy Marx also chats with Frank and Rick about his grandfather and Frank’s impersonation of Groucho. Frank will appear as Groucho Marx on June 11th at Teatro ZinZanni […]
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  • Summer residency returns at Jazz Showcase

    Summer residency returns at Jazz Showcase
    Jun 2 2025
    Jeff Lindberg, Musical Director of the Chicago Jazz Orchestra, joins Rick Kogan to talk about summer residency at Jazz Showcase in Chicago. Jazz guitarist Bobby Broom also chats with Jeff and Rick about his upcoming appearances at the Jazz Showcase. Bobby then explains how jazz guitar sounds different from rock and roll and other genres.
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  • Peter Ferry’s ‘Old Heart’ takes on the film industry

    Peter Ferry’s ‘Old Heart’ takes on the film industry
    May 26 2025
    Chicago Quarterly Review managing editor Gary Houston and producer Roger Rapoport join Rick Kogan to discuss the film version of Peter Ferry’s novel Old Heart and the process of getting approval from Peter to make the film. A screening of the film can be seen June 4th at the Chopin Theatre in Chicago.
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