EPISODE · Oct 10, 2025 · 36 MIN
Steve Wilkos on What Makes His Talk Show Tick
from Melissa Rivers' Group Text Podcast · host Hurrdat Media
Chicago-police-officer-turned-talk-show-host Steve Wilkos joins me as the syndicated “Steve Wilkos Show” kicks off its 19th season (check local listings for time/dates). Steve’s origin story with “The Jerry Springer Show” proves that being in the right place at the right time has its benefits. He also talks about working with his wife; why the Springer fights were so popular; how “winging it” benefits his talk-show brand, and how his years as a cop informs his hosting style. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Chicago-police-officer-turned-talk-show-host Steve Wilkos joins me as the syndicated “Steve Wilkos Show” kicks off its 19th season (check local listings for time/dates). Steve’s origin story with “The Jerry Springer Show” proves that being in the right place at the right time has its benefits. He also talks about working with his wife; why the Springer fights were so popular; how “winging it” benefits his talk-show brand, and how his years as a cop informs his hosting style. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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