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- 🇭🇺HU · Arts#193500 to 3K
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150 to 900🎙 Daily cadence·100 episodes·Last published 1mo ago - Monthly Reach
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500 to 3K🇭🇺100% - Active Followers
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200 to 1.2K
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‘Ink Relief’ offers help for tattoo markings of the past
May 26, 2026
Della Leavitt on ‘Vivian’s Decision’ and starting her writing career later in life
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‘Honor Thy Mother’ recognizes women, their sacrifices
May 19, 2026
‘Spider Dan’ looks back at Sears, Hancock Tower climbs
May 11, 2026
‘The Burger Bible’ is the ultimate guide for hamburgers
May 11, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/26/26 |  ‘Ink Relief’ offers help for tattoo markings of the past✨ | tattoosdomestic violence+4 | Ben Wahhh | Ink Relief | — | tattoo artistInk Relief+5 | — | — | |
| 5/26/26 | Della Leavitt on ‘Vivian’s Decision’ and starting her writing career later in life✨ | writingliterary influences+3 | Della Leavitt | Vivian’s Decision | — | Della LeavittVivian’s Decision+3 | — | — | |
| 5/19/26 | ‘Honor Thy Mother’ recognizes women, their sacrifices✨ | women's rightscommunity service+3 | Frank MaugeriSonja Henderson+1 | Cabinet of CuriosityMother’s Healing Circle+1 | — | womensacrifice+3 | — | — | |
| 5/11/26 | ‘Spider Dan’ looks back at Sears, Hancock Tower climbs✨ | climbingautobiography+3 | Dan Goodwin | Untethered | Hancock TowerSears Towers+1 | Spider DanHancock Tower+6 | — | — | |
| 5/11/26 | ‘The Burger Bible’ is the ultimate guide for hamburgers✨ | food writinghamburgers+3 | Maggie Hennessey | The Burger Bible | — | hamburgerfood writing+4 | — | — | |
| 5/4/26 | The resurgence of Mahjong and why it’s everywhere✨ | Mahjonggame popularity+4 | Alyssa Gross | The Mahjong SocietyPlay Mahjong: An All-Levels Guide to American Mahjong | — | MahjongAlyssa Gross+5 | — | — | |
| 5/4/26 | Candid Candace: Topping off ceremony at Bally’s✨ | partiesevents+4 | Candace Jordan | Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center | Bally’s ChicagoChicago | Candace JordanDavid Schwimmer+5 | — | — | |
| 5/4/26 | ‘Brewing the Revolution’ examines how beer shaped the U.S.✨ | beer historyenslaved labor+3 | Liz Garibay | Newberry LibraryBeer Culture Center | — | beerhistory+5 | — | — | |
| 5/4/26 | Larry Tuckman on ‘Chicago’s Uptown Portraits 1982-1986’, photography✨ | photographycareer+3 | Larry Tuckman | Chicago’s Uptown Portraits 1982-1986 | — | photographyLarry Tuckman+5 | — | — | |
| 4/27/26 | Chicago’s Phil Donlon on new Gilgo Beach murder documentary✨ | true crimedocumentary+3 | Phil Donlon | Prime VideoKilling Grounds: The Gilgo Beach Murders | — | Gilgo Beachmurders+5 | — | — | |
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| 4/27/26 | Jim Fitzpatrick: Faith, family are the two pillars of my life✨ | faithfamily+3 | Jim Fitzpatrick | wgnradio.comThe Intersection of Faith and School Leadership: Memoirs of a School Administrator | — | Jim FitzpatrickTony Fitzpatrick+4 | — | — | |
| 4/27/26 | Jewish delis that shaped Chicago’s food landscape✨ | Jewish delisChicago food+3 | Neal SamorsEric Bronsky | Corned Beef on Rye: Remembering Chicago’s Jewish Delicatessens | Chicago | Jewish delisChicago+4 | — | — | |
| 4/27/26 | Doc10 film festival returns to Davis Theater, Siskel Film Center✨ | film festivaldocumentaries+3 | Paula Froehle | Chicago Media Project | Davis TheaterSiskel Film Center | Doc10film festival+4 | — | — | |
| 4/13/26 | Candid Candace: Yasmin Levy coming to Chicago✨ | musicarts+3 | Candace Jordan | — | ChicagoStudebaker Theatre | Yasmin LevyCandace Jordan+5 | — | — | |
| 4/13/26 | Libby York on upcoming tribute to Ella Fitzgerald✨ | jazzElla Fitzgerald+3 | Libby York | Winter’s Jazz Club | — | Libby YorkElla Fitzgerald+3 | — | — | |
| 4/13/26 | ‘Like Wafers in Honey’ blends Italian and Jewish traditions | Novelist Leah Eskin joins Rick Kogan to discuss her book ‘Like Wafers in Honey’. Leah talks about Italian-Jewish cuisine, the cultural identity of Italian Jews, the World War II time period, her enjoyment writing the book, and more. | — | ||||||
| 4/13/26 | The story behind ‘The Official Biography’ | Producer Mary Bonnett and Director Richard Shavin join Rick Kogan to talk about a play called ‘The Official Biography‘ which will be performed through next weekend at the Den Theatre Mainstage in Chicago. The play features Chicago’s own Gary Houston and Shelby Marie Edwards as conflicting journalists. | — | ||||||
| 4/6/26 | Gene Wojciechowski on golf, novel ‘All Carry’ | Sportswriter Gene Wojciechowski joins Rick Kogan to talk about his new book, ‘All Carry’. Gene discusses what led to him write the novel, the Masters Tournament this upcoming weekend, the magic of Augusta National Golf Club, the earnings of caddies, and more. | — | ||||||
| 4/6/26 | David Murray on ‘Soccer Dad’, youth sports | Award-winning journalist David Murray joins Rick Kogan to talk about his new book, ‘Soccer Dad’. David discusses his career in speech writing, AI’s impact in the field, the youth sports experience, his daughter playing Division 1 soccer, and more. | — | ||||||
| 4/6/26 | Candid Candace: Neiman Marcus clothing store not going anywhere | Journalist and media personality Candace Jordan joins Rick Kogan with trending news of parties, events, and celebrations. Candace talks about guest speaking at the World Class Female Leaders event, being featured in an upcoming book, her advice column, empty storefronts on Michigan Avenue, Yasmin Levy’s upcoming performance at Studebaker Theatre, and more. | — | ||||||
| 2/23/26 | ‘Chicago 1971’ celebrates the late John Prine | Musicians John Ballantyne and Gus Noble of Crazy Heart join Rick Kogan to talk about their celebration of John Prine with ‘Chicago 1971’ on March 15th at the Old Town School of Folk Music. John and Gus discuss their early interests in John Prine, the crowd’s response to their performances, and their love of sharing music […] | — | ||||||
| 2/23/26 | Bluesman Billy Branch on his career and present-day blues | Blues harmonica player Billy Branch joins Rick Kogan to talk about his career and latest album, ‘The Blues is My Biography’. Billy discusses the state of the blues today, how he first started playing the harmonica, and the spread of the blues from the South Side to the North Side of Chicago. | — | ||||||
| 2/23/26 | Phil Donlon’s connection to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation | Actor Phil Donlon joins Rick Kogan to talk about his career, Chicago roots, and involvement with the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Phil will be at two St. Baldrick’s fundraisers, on March 7th at 115 Bourbon Street in Merrionette Park and March 13th at Joe’s Live in Rosemont with the Chicago Fire Department. | — | ||||||
| 2/16/26 | Former Chicago Tribune editor Mark Jacob on book ‘Free Chicago: 50 Years of the Reader’ | Author and former Chicago Tribune editor Mark Jacob joins Rick Kogan to discuss his book ‘Free Chicago: 50 Years of the Reader’. Mark and Rick also talk about the history of the newspaper and its influence on journalism and the city of Chicago. | — | ||||||
| 2/16/26 | ‘Miersten Wolf’ musical debuts Feb. 19th | Sean Benjamin, Steve Mosqueda and Carolyn Benjamin join Rick Kogan to talk about the new Drinking & Writing Theater production, ‘Miersten Wolf’, which opens February 19th at The Neo-Futurist Theater in Chicago. They discuss their original songs, ambitions for the musical, and give a preview of their characters. | — | ||||||
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Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.