The Chicago Podcast

The Lunchman guides a walking and eating tour of the legendary Maxwell Street Market. Becca Burg delivers Chicago news headlines.

21-year-old Elvis Presley impersonator Logan Ramey explains how he discovered his love for the King of Rock and Roll. Baby bald eagles hatched in Chicago for the first time in 100 years! Ed Hahn from the National Eagle Center explains the significance.

We bid farewell to Fat Chris's Pizza and Such in Andersonville. Nick Griseto previews Chicago Pickle Fest. Pickleback incoming!

Keurig machines changed the way we brew our morning coffee. Co-founder Christopher Stevens joins the podcast to talk about how K-Cups originated. A former Fighting Irish basketball player, Chris returned to South Bend after his business career to become a professor at Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business. 

Danielle Perry of the Greater Chicago Food Depository is in studio to talk about the changes in SNAP exemptions and work eligibility requirements. Danielle wants to spread the word to ensure the most vulnerable Illinois residents don't go hungry.

Chicago is the forever home of improv comedy. Emily Anderson of the Second City Touring Company welcomes us behind the curtain. Rudy Mendoza, founder of the Bilingual Improv School, is in studio to share stories about his teaching experiences. 

The 16 Inch Softball Hall of Fame in Forest Park is celebrating its 30th anniversary. HOF President Paul Rowan visits the studio to talk about the significance of 16 Inch, the unique and popular Chicago game.  

Fighting Illini superfan Lauren Petty recaps a victorious weekend in Urbana-Champaign and previews this weekend's Final Four. Holy Family Parish pastor Father Terry Keehan checks in ahead of Easter Sunday.

Dave Savini found his new favorite cheeseburger at Bristol Tap in Bristol, IL. Chicago's most decorated competitive eater, Patrick "Deep Dish" Bertoletti, is in studio to reflect on his career.

When the wind pushed a baby stroller into Lake Michigan last month, Lio Cundiff jumped into the cold water to save the baby's life. Lio is in studio to tell the story. Also on this week's episode: fun and refreshments aplenty at the dyeing of the Chicago River for St. Paddy's Day. 

Al O'Connor is in studio to share his story about moving from Ireland to Chicago as a lad. River North is home to a new campus of the Illinois Holocaust Museum. Wicker Park hosts a Harry Styles pop-up. 

Attorney Jillian Burstein of Reed Smith LLP is in studio to talk about Project Law Track, which allows Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana to act as lawyers for a day. Thousands attended the Chicago Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade to ring in the Year of the Fire Horse.

Will the Lunchman takes listeners along for a fantastic taco meal at La Chaparrita. Amanda D'Astice of James Otis Elementary explains how to help teachers educate visually impaired students in Wicker Park. 

Catholics visit Old St. Pat's on Ash Wednesday. An Alaskan cod shortage disrupts a popular fish fry in Joliet. Stan Lawrence joins the program to discuss the legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson. 

Car enthusiasts flock to the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place. A new ramen restaurant is opening soon in West Loop. A Taylor Swift pop-up installation brings fans to Michigan Ave. Caleb Williams participates in the celebrity 3-pt contest.

Filmmaker Anthony Ciancio drops by the studio to talk about his latest project, How We Roll. The film focuses on the popularity of bocce ball in Elmwood Park. The Chicago White Sox plan to install bidets in the locker room. 

Pilsen resident Matt Lopez is dealing with the nightmarish fallout from a fire in his building, which left his family without a home. Rashanah Baldwin commends hometown heroes Cliff Rome and Derrick Rose for the way they constantly give back to the Englewood community. 

Cannabis Man Don Kleppin explains the city council's ban on hemp products. Wisconsinite Kirsten awards her seal of approval to the cheese curds at Maplewood Brewery. 

Shu checks in from Japan as his Bears march on in the playoffs. Danny's Tavern, a Bucktown institution, has a date with a wrecking ball. Longtime bartender Hans details the neighborhood significance of Danny's. 

Gabe from Archway Pet stops by the studio to share the story of how he turned invasive carp into a healthy snack food for dogs and cats. Barnes & Noble is opening a huge Loop bookstore this summer. Condensation postpones a Bulls game.

Horse Thief Hollow pleases Cahill with its burgers and beer. Trevin eulogizes his favorite Uptown restaurant. Gilad from Giladi's Extra Creamy Hummus stops by the studio to discuss his collaboration with J.P. Graziano. 

We talk with the man who trapped a troublesome Lake Geneva raccoon, Matt Snorek of Guaranteed Gone Wildlife Control. Joabe Barboasa is in studio to share details of his mission to run every block in Chicago. Kelley Whalen from Lawrence's Fish & Shrimp recaps the coat and toy drive organized by Chicago boxing champ Kenneth "Bossman" Sims Jr. 

The CTA Holiday Train delights riders. Food and wine abound at Christkindlmarket. Jimbo names his Top 3 Italian Beefs. McGee's serves its last drink. Danger is a rug guy.

Delivery robots navigate Chicago sidewalks. TBOX hero Grace previews the annual Wrigleyville bar crawl. Danger walks Damen. A romance movie films at Brookfield Zoo.

Free hot dogs courtesy of Ben Johnson. Barnaby's of Northbrook versus Vito & Nick's. Danger walks Diversey. Holiday Pops at St. Ben's.

We visit Millennium Park for the traditional Christmas tree lighting. Danger walks along Lincoln Avenue. Rashanah Baldwin shares exciting news for Ogden Park. Children's book author Dan Loftus visits the studio.