Best Sinatra and Jazz Podcasts (2024)

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Harvey Brooks - One Of The Most Important Bassists Of The Rock Era. Played With Bob Dylan, The Doors, The Electric Flag, John Sebastian, Miles Davis And Many More! 33:34

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Harvey Brooks is one of the most important and heralded bass players of the entire rock era. Starting in the 1960s he played on so many seminal albums and singles including Bob Dylan's "Highway 61 Revisited", "Super Session" with Mike Bloomfield, Al Kooper and Stephen Stills, Bloomfield's band, The Electric Flag, and even Miles Davis's groundbreaki…

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SPECIAL EPISODE - Celebrating 2 Million Downloads! 3:42

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This is a Very Special Episode celebrating that we’ve just passed 2 million downloads for the podcast! I started the podcast in March 2021 during the depths of the pandemic, with no audience at all. It took two years to reach 1 million downloads but just one more year to reach 2 million. I’m extremely thankful for all the wonderful guests that I’ve…

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Chris McDonald - Grammy Nominated, Emmy Winning, Nashville-Based Arranger And Composer. Has Worked With Carrie Underwood, Amy Grant, Willie Nelson! 30:03

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Chris McDonald is a Grammy nominated, Emmy winning arranger/composer. He's been a fixture in Nashville's recording scene for over 40 years as the "go to" arranger for brass, strings and orchestral writing, and for big bands. His group, the Chris McDonald Jazz Orchestra, recently released its 9th album called "It's About Time". He's done arrangement…

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Annie Haslam - Singer With Renaissance, The Acclaimed British Symphonic Rock Band. "Northern Lights" Top UK Hit. 2nd Career As Visual Artist! 38:48

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Annie Haslam is the longtime singer for Renaissance, the celebrated British symphonic and progressive rock band. She's also had a long solo career and a 2nd career as a visual artist. With Renaissance she recorded 11 studio albums plus several live albums. She has a 5 octave range. Renaissance had a hit single in 1978 with "Northern Lights" which r…

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Totally the 80’s Part 2: Robert Hays, Valerie Bertinelli, Michael Gross, Fred Savage, Alan Ruck, Martha Davis

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WGN Radio’s Dave Plier celebrates the eighties with part two of his radio special: ‘Totally the 80’s’, featuring conversations with Robert Hays from ‘Airplane’, Valerie Bertinelli from ‘One Day at a Time’, Chicago’s own Michael Gross from ‘Family Ties’, Chicago’s own Fred Savage from ‘The Wonder Years’, Alan Ruck from ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ and…

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Drum Summit - Featuring Three Of The World's Best Jazz Drummers: Peter Erskine, Danny Gottlieb And Adam Nussbaum! 41:04

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This is a Drum Summit, a Special Episode of the podcast. It features three of the world’s best jazz drummers: Peter Erskine, Danny Gottlieb and Adam Nussbaum. Each has previously been a guest on the podcast, but now they’re together in this episode. Peter Erskine is a 2x Grammy winner and a 10x Best Jazz Drummer winner. He’s played with Weather Rep…

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"Rockin' The Kremlin" - New Book By David Junk, Former CEO Of Universal Music Russia. Talks About Putin, Oligarchs, Corruption And Music In Russia! 27:38

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“Rockin’ The Kremlin” is the new book by David Junk, Longtime former CEO of Universal Music Russia after the fall of Communism. He dealt with Putin, cronyism, oligarchs, corruption and violence as he introduced western stars and their music into Russia, including Sting, Metallica and Mariah Carey. My featured song is “Get Out!” from the album PGS 7…

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Augustin Hadelich - World Famous Classical Violinist. Plays Bluegrass Too! Soloist With Most Major U.S. And International Orchestras. Grammy Winner. "Instrumentalist Of The Year" Winner. New Album: "American ... 42:39

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Augustin Hadelich is a World Famous Classical Violinist. And a Bluegrass Star too! He has performed as a soloist with major U.S. and international orchestras. He’s a Grammy winner and “Instrumentalist Of The Year” winner. I saw him perform recently and he left the audience speechless, particularly with his stunning bluegrass solo encore performance…

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Don Barnes of 38 Special: Celebrating 50 years ‘Rockin’ into the Night’

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Don Barnes from 38 Special celebrates the band’s 50th Anniversary with WGN Radio’s Dave Plier, talks about how the band was formed, how they came up with the names, and the stories behind their biggest hits. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5482904/5482904_2024-08-02-182104.64kmono.mp3 Nostalgia Stories: Don Barnes of 38 Special Recent Posts Dave P…

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Everyday phrases and the history behind them

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Retired WGN Radio newsman Roger Badesch joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to explore common sayings and the unusual stories behind them including ‘Paint the town red’, ‘Blood is thicker than water’, ‘Let the cat out of the bag’, ‘Mind your Ps and Qs’ and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5488221/5488221_2024-08-03-002121.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Da…

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Mandoki Soulmates - Leslie Mandoki And Nick Van Eede. European Supergroup. Players Have Included Ian Anderson, Jack Bruce, David Clayton-Thomas, Randy Brecker. New Album Out! 30:58

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Mandoki Soulmates is a European Supergroup led by Leslie Mandoki, who escaped from Communist Hungary to the West at a young age and formed the Soulmates over 30 years ago. Lineups have included Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull), Jack Bruce (Cream), David Clayton-Thomas (Blood Sweat & Tears) and many others. Leslie is joined on this show by Nick van Eede o…

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John Berry - Grammy Award Winning Country Music Star. He’s Released 20 albums and had 19 songs on the Billboard Hot Country Chart Including the #1 Single "Your Love Amazes Me" and 6 Additional Top Ten ... 28:08

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John Berry is a Grammy Award winning Country Music Star. He’s released 20 albums including a Platinum and two Gold records. He’s had 19 songs on the Billboard Hot Country Chart including the #1 single “Your Love Amazes Me” and 6 additional Top Ten Hits. My featured song is “My Love” from the album Bobby M and the Paisley Parade. Spotify link. -----…

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Steve Gadd - World Class Drummer. Played And/Or Toured With James Taylor, Paul Simon, Eric Clapton, Chick Corea, Sinatra, Pavarotti. Recordings Include "Aja", "50 Ways To Leave Your Lover", "The Hustle ... 34:50

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Steve Gadd is a World Class Drummer who has played and/or toured with a Who’s Who of Superstars including James Taylor, Paul Simon, Eric Clapton, Chick Corea, Frank Sinatra and Luciano Pavoratti. He’s played on countless hit records including Paul Simon’s “50 Ways To Leave Your Lover” and “Late In The Evening” and Steely Dan’s “Aja”. My featured so…

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Actress Julia Duffy of ‘Newhart’ with memories of Bob, Apple TV+’s ‘Palm Royale’ co-starring Carol Burnett and Kristen Wiig

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WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to actress Julia Duffy on the legacy of Bob Newhart, eight seasons on ‘Newhart’ and her latest role on Palm Royale with Carol Burnett and Kristen Wiig. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5407576/5407576_2024-07-27-014316.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier Totally the 80’s Part 2: Robert Hays and more! .cls-7{fill:#fff;fi…

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Chicago’s own Matt Walsh from HBO’s ‘Veep’, Apple TV+ ‘Manhunt’ on this weekend’s Improv Olympic Fest

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WGN Radio’s Dave Plier catches up with actor and comedian Matt Walsh on the relevance of HBO’s ‘Veep’ today, his latest role on ‘Manhunt’ about the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln and his improv journey with Players Workshop, Upright Citizens Brigade and IO Chicago and their IOFest all weekend long. For tickets and more, visit ioimprov.c…

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Nostalgia Digest summer edition with Steve Darnall: Lucille Ball, The Many Lives of Lassie, 90th Anniversary of The Lux Radio Theater

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Editor and Chief of Nostalgia Digest Magazine Steve Darnall talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about their summer edition including the fashion statements of Lucille Ball, Lassie, the 90th anniversary of The Lux Radio Theater and more! Nostalgiadigest.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5407381/5407381_2024-07-27-012221.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave…

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The Chicago Jazz Orchestra featuring vocalist Paul Marinaro: ‘Sinatra by Request’ on Sunday August 25th at the Studebaker Theater

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WGN Radio’s Dave Plier welcomes Jeff Lundberg of the Chicago Jazz Orchestra and vocalist Paul Marinaro to talk about the history of the orchestra, Paul’s inspirations on stage, and the upcoming ‘Sinatra by Request’ at the Studebaker Theater on Sunday August 25, 2024. For tickets visit CJOmusic.org. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5360026/5360026_2…

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Bass Summit - Featuring Three Of The World's Best Bassists: Ron Carter ("The Maestro"), Jerry Jemmott ("The Groovemaster"), And Mark Egan (Pat Metheny Group/Elements)! 35:20

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This is a Special Episode of the podcast that I call a Bass Summit. It features three of the world’s best bass players: Ron Carter is called the Maestro. He’s probably the most revered bassist of all time and certainly the most recorded jazz bassist. He’s a 3x Grammy winner. He was a member of Miles Davis’s groundbreaking quintet in the 1960s. He’s…

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Mae West in Sextette - Episode 125 52:40

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When David and Graham are on the show together, you should be on high alert for a camp catastrophe, and lord do we get it in the form of Ken Hughes's Sextette. An innuendo-stuffed sex farce starring Mae West, it could have been a smash hit if it was made in the 1930s, when she was in her forties. Instead, it was made in the 1970s, when she was 84, …

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Antonio Farao - Internationally Acclaimed Jazz Pianist. Performed With Jack DeJohnette, Billy Cobham, John Abercrombie, Joe Lovano, Wayne Shorter, Christian McBride, John Patitucci! 28:11

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Antonio Farao is an Italian-born Internationally acclaimed Jazz Pianist. He has performed with Jack DeJohnette, Billy Cobham, John Abercrombie, Joe Lovano, Wayne Shorter, Christian McBride and John Patitucci among others. My featured song is my version of Miles Davis’s “Nardis” from my debut 1994 album Miles Behind. Spotify link. ------------------…

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Chris Spedding - Superstar British Guitarist And Session Musician. Played With McCartney, Elton, Jack Bruce, Roger Daltrey, Harry Nilsson, Art Garfunkel. Produced The Sex Pistols! 38:14

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Chris Spedding is a Superstar British Guitarist. He’s played and/or recorded with Paul McCartney, Elton John, Jack Bruce, Roger Daltrey, Harry Nilsson, Art Garfunkel, on the Jesus Christ Superstar album, and many others. He also produced the Sex Pistols. My featured song is my reimagined version of Cream’s version of “I’m So Glad”. Spotify link. --…

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John McEuen - Banjo Star. Original Member Of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: "Mr. Bojangles". Lifelong Friend Of Steve Martin And Played On "King Tut" And Their Grammy Winning Bluegrass Album! 46:10

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John McEuen is a Banjo Star and an original member of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, which had a big hit with “Mr. Bojangles”. He’s also a lifelong friend of Steve Martin and played on his hit song “King Tut” and also on their Grammy winning bluegrass album. He’s recorded over 40 albums including four that went Platinum and 5 Gold. His latest album is…

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Rock Photographers Summit - Featuring Five Of The Best Rock 'n Roll Photographers: Ebet Roberts, Bob Gruen, Jay Blakesberg, Elliott Landy And Gered Mankowitz! 40:37

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This is a Special Episode of the podcast that I call a Rock Photographers Summit. It features five of the best rock n’ roll photographers of the era: Ebet Roberts - Downtown NYC punk and New Wave scene. Television, Talking Heads, Blondie, Miles Davis. Bob Gruen - John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Tina Turner, Led Zeppelin, NY Dolls, The Clash, The Ramones. Ja…

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Joe "Bean" Esposito - Vocalist with The Brooklyn Bridge. Had Hit Songs In "Flashdance", "The Karate Kid", "Coming To America", “Staying Alive” and “American Hot Wax”. Sang With Donna Summer, Laura Branigan ... 31:24

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Joe “Bean” Esposito is an acclaimed singer/songwriter. He’s the lead singer with The Brooklyn Bridge, which had a huge hit in the 1960s with “The Worst That Could Happen” when Johnny Maestro was the lead singer. Joe has had hit songs in many movies including “Flashdance”, “The Karate Kid”, “Coming To America”, “Staying Alive” and “American Hot Wax”…

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Chicago radio legend Kevin Matthews: Upcoming book ‘Mary’s Roadie’; Jim Shorts takes over ‘The Dave Plier Show’

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WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Chicago radio legend Kevin Matthews about his new book ‘Mary’s Roadie’ and his journey in radio. Jim Shorts also takes over ‘The Dave Plier Show’ via satellite to tell listeners that Dave has been fired (not true) and also talks about the upcoming Chicago Bears season, his ‘casino’ and more. https://serve.castfire.co…

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Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Neal Schon of Journey: Performing at Wrigley Field this Monday!

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WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Neal Schon from Journey, who is in town to play Wrigley Field on Monday, July 15, 2024, along with The Steve Miller Band and Def Leppard. Dave and Neal talk about the band’s five decades in rock, the mega-hit ‘Don’t Stop Believin’, Neal’s guitar collection, and more! https://serve.castfire.c…

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Novelty Golf in Lincolnwood celebrates 75 years!

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WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Craig Klatzco of Novelty Golf in Lincolnwood about his iconic miniature golf course and The Bunny Hutch, celebrating 75 years and the weekend-long event on July 20 and 21, 2024 with LIVE music, photo booths, their classic arcade, discounts and fun for all ages! Noveltygolf.com. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/530292…

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Billy J. Kramer - Of Billy J. Kramer And The Dakotas, The Iconic 1960s Band That Had Massive Hits With "Little Children", "Bad To Me", "From A Window" Etc. And Were Managed By Brian Epstein. New Album ... 34:19

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Billy J. Kramer, of Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas, was a huge Rock Star during the British Invasion era of the 1960s. They had massive hits with a string of songs written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney including “Do You Want To Know A Secret”, “Bad To Me”, “From A Window”, “I’ll Keep You Satisfied” and “I Call Your Name”. But their biggest hit…

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Adam Faith in What a Whopper! Episode 124 54:16

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What was the British pop movie like before The Beatles? They were quite a lot like What a Whopper, as Graham and Mark discover this week. A featherweight farce in which a struggling writer and his bohemian friends try to fake a Loch Ness Monster sighting - just go with it, OK - it features a plethora of British comedy legends, a script by Dalek cre…

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David Amram - National Treasure. Musical Giant in Classical, Jazz, Popular. Played With Aaron Copeland, Thelonious Monk, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson. Composer For NY Philharmonic, NY Shakespeare Fest, Films ... 40:36

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David Amram is a National Treasure. He’s a Musical Giant in Classical, Jazz and Popular music. He’s performed with a Who’s Who in all three genres including Aaron Copeland, Thelonious Monk, Dizzy Gillespie, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and Judy Collins. Leonard Bernstein named him the first Composer-In-Residence for the New York Philharmonic. Joseph Pa…

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Women of Rock: Joan Jett, Debbie Harry, Pat Benatar and Suzi Quatro, Melissa Etheridge, Vicki Peterson and Nina Blackwood

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WGN Radio’s ‘The Dave Plier Show’ presents ‘The Women of Rock’ featuring conversations with music legends Joan Jett, Debbie Harry, Pat Benatar and Suzi Quatro. Included are bonus interviews with Melissa Etheridge, Vicki Peterson (The Bangles) and original MTV veejay Nina Blackwood. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5275249/5275249_2024-07-06-181749.…

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Livingston Taylor - Renowned Singer/Songwriter For 50+ Years. Brother Of James and Kate Taylor. Talks About His Family, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon, Jethro Tull And More! 43:39

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Livingston Taylor is a renowned singer/songwriter for over 50 years. He’s the brother of James and Kate Taylor. In this interview Liv discusses his family, opening for Joni Mitchell and Jethro Tull, collaborating with Carly Simon and much more. My featured song is “New York City Groove” from the album Made in New York by my band Project Grand Slam.…

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"It's Alive" Again - Featuring Four Songs From Robert's Acclaimed “Live” Album: "Yeah Yeah", "I Can't Explain", "The Queen's Carnival", "Redemption Road". Called "Magnificent!", "Amazing!", "An Instant ... 21:33

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“It’s Alive” Again features four songs from Robert’s acclaimed “live” album: “Yeah Yeah”, “I Can’t Explain”, “The Queen’s Carnival” and “Redemption Road”. The album has been called “Magnificent!”, “Amazing!”, and “An Instant Classic!”. The album’s songs were recorded at festivals in Serbia and Pennsylvania and capture Robert’s band, Project Grand S…

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Charlie Calello - The "Hit Man". Arranger And Producer Of 100+ Billboard Chart Hits For Frankie Valli And The Four Seasons, Barbra Streisand, Neil Diamond, Laura Nyro, And Many More! 41:01

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Charlie Calello is called the “Hit Man” for good reason. He has arranged or produced over 100 Billboard Hits for dozens of major artists. His hits include “Sweet Caroline” (Neil Diamond), “My Heart Belongs To Me” (Barbra Streisand), “After The Lovin” (Englebert Humperdinck) and many hits for Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons including “Big Girls D…

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Evanston’s own Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon

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WGN Radio’s Dave Plier shares his conversation with rock legend Kevin Cronin on his summer tour, the band’s rise to fame, the meaning behind ‘REO Speedwagon,’ and more! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5249284/5249284_2024-06-28-202324.128.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier Totally the 80’s Part 2: Robert Hays and more! .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}…

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65th anniversary of ‘The Twilight Zone’ created by Rod Serling

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As iconic TV anthology series ‘The Twilight Zone’ celebrates its 65th Anniversary, WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to the daughter of TV legend Rod Serling, writer Anne Serling, on her father’s legacy, ‘The Twilight Zone’ and ‘Night Gallery’. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5249282/5249282_2024-06-28-201522.128.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier Totally the…

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Waking up with WGN-TV’s Ray Rayner, 60 years later

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Children’s television historian Jim Engel talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about WGN-TV’s Ray Rayner, celebrating the 1964 launch of his own self-titled show ’Ray Rayner & His Friends’ which premiered 60 years ago along with Cuddly Dudley, ‘Ark in the Park’ with Dr. Lester Fisher and Chelveston the Duck, his years on ‘Bozo’s Circus’ as Oliver O. Oli…

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Who Are These People? ....They Should Be Heard. Part One 2:09:30

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The Company Includes: Supersax, Steve Lucky and The Rhumba Bums, Toshiko Akioshi and Lew Tabakin, Nancy Kelly, Birelli Lagrene', Mary Kay Trio, Double Six of Paris, Ernie Andrews, The Idea of North, Dorothy Donegan, Matt Monro, Monty Alexander, Johnny Hartman, Giacomo Gates, Rare Silk, Kevin Mahogany. Support the Show.…

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Mark Horowitz - Senior Music Specialist - U.S. Library Of Congress. In Charge Of Collections Including Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, Ella Fitzgerald, Leslie Bricusse, Richard Rodgers, Jonathan Larson ... 29:12

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Mark Horowitz is a Senior Music Specialist in the Music Division of the United States Library of Congress. He is in charge of the collections of Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, Ella Fitzgerald, Leslie Bricusse, Richard Rodgers, Jonathan Larson and many more. He’s also written a book about Stephen Sondheim. This is a fascinating interview! My f…

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Nancy Sinatra in The Wild Angels - Episode 123 1:16:08

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Get your motor running, head out on the highway... wait, it's not that Peter Fonda-starring 1960s biker movie. No, The Wild Angels came a few years before Easy Rider, and it centres around a noticeably less idealistic group of bikers. Director Roger Corman hired several real Hell's Angels to serve as extras in his film, and if you're thinking there…

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Adam Nussbaum - Jazz Drummer Extraordinaire. Played On Hundreds Of Recordings With John Abercrombie, Eliane Elias, Gil Evans, Stan Getz, John Scofield, Many More! 39:25

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Adam Nussbaum is an extraordinary jazz drummer. He’s played on hundreds of recordings with a Who’s Who in the jazz world including John Abercrombie, Eliane Elias, Gil Evans, Stan Getz and John Scofield. My featured song is my version of Miles Davis’s “All Blues” sing by the late great Jon Lucien from my “lost” 1994 debut album Miles Behind. Spotify…

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Ebet Roberts - Acclaimed Photographer Of Punk And New Wave Bands Including Blondie, Talking Heads, Ramones At NYC Clubs Like CBGBs. Photos In Rock N' Roll Hall Of Fame And Grammy Museum! 22:52

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Ebet Roberts is an acclaimed photographer who captured the Punk and New Wave scene in New York City at CBGBs and Max’s Kansas City during the heyday of bands like Blondie, Talking Heads, Television, The Ramones and also Miles Davis, Bob Marley, Prince. Her photos have been in Rolling Stone, NY Times and Newsweek and are in the permanent collections…

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Peter Yarrow - Peter Paul And Mary, Iconic Folk Trio: "Blowin' In The Wind", "Puff The Magic Dragon", “Leaving On A Jet Plane”, "Lemon Tree". Interview Plus Concert. Talks About PP&M, Bob Dylan, 1963 March ... 42:01

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Peter Yarrow was a member of the iconic folk group Peter Paul and Mary, the trio which had so many hits in the 1960s including “Blowin In The Wind”, “Puff The Magic Dragon” (which Peter co-wrote), “Leaving On A Jet Plane”, “Lemon Tree”, “I Dig Rock And Roll Music” and many more. This wonderful episode is part interview and part concert, as Peter si…

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Jesse Colin Young - The Youngbloods. "Get Together": Anthem For The Woodstock Generation During The 1967 Summer Of Love. From NYC Folk Musician To Counterculture Hero! 38:20

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Jesse Colin Young started out as a NYC folk musician playing at all the clubs in Greenwich Village, and then became a San Francisco-based Counterculture Hero during the 1967 Summer Of Love with his massive hit “Get Together” by his band The Youngbloods. The song became the anthem for the Woodstock generation. He’s a pioneer in folk and American roo…

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Judy Collins - Iconic Renaissance Artist And Grammy Winning Singer/Songwriter With 55 Albums And Hit Singles Including “Both Sides Now” And “Send In The Clowns”; Also Social Activist, Filmmaker, Author ... 45:09

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Judy Collins is an iconic Renaissance Artist and Grammy Winning Singer/Songwriter with 55 albums and hit singles including Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now” and Stephen Sondheim’s “Send In The Clowns”. She has been a dominating force in social activism, as a filmmaker, author and as a keynote speaker. And she had one of the greatest songs of the roc…

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Comedy legend Robert Smigel and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, SNL, Conan and new YouTube special ‘Let’s Make a Poop’

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Comedy legend Robert Smigel joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier! Smigel is the voice of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, he’s co-written films with Adam Sandler, wrote sketches on 425 episodes of SNL, and he has won countless Writer’s Guild and Primetime Emmy Awards throughout the years. His contemporaries at Saturday Night Live were Conan O’Brien, Bob Odenk…

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WGN-TV’s Mike Lowe: Reporting and storytelling; cancer sucks and Mike is going to beat it!

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WGN-TV’s Mike Lowe talks about his exemplary reporting and today’s press conference on infrastructure investments. Mike then talks about his recent cancer diagnosis, the importance of early detection and seeing your doctor, new statistics on cancer rising in people under 50, and beating this! You’ve got this, Mike! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/…

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Father Knows Best! Top TV dads and their impact on pop culture

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WGN’s Dave Plier and Wally Podrazik, television historian and author of ‘Watching TV’, break down top TV dads by decade including Howard Cunningham (‘Happy Days’), Andy Taylor (‘The Andy Griffith Show’), Jim Anderson (‘Father Knows Best’), Mike Brady (‘The Brady Bunch’), Archie Bunker (‘Archie Bunker’s Place’), Cliff Huxtable (‘The Cosby Show’) Phi…

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The remarkable rise of the drive-in theater

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Scott Dehn from the McHenry Outdoor Theatre and drive-in documentarian April Wright talk to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about the revival of the drive-in theater, a true piece of Americana, discovering the retro magic, and watching cinema under the stars. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5138129/5138129_2024-06-14-215329.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Pl…

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The La Barbera Brothers - Legendary Musicians Joe (Drums), Pat (Saxophone) And John (Arranger/Composer). Played With Bill Evans, Buddy Rich, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Woody Herman, Many More! 38:46

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Brothers Joe, Pat and John La Barbera are legendary musicians. Joe is an acclaimed jazz drummer, Pat is a celebrated saxophonist, and John is a renowned arranger and composer. Together they have played with a Who’s Who in music including Bill Evans, Buddy Rich, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Woody Herman and many more. My featured song is “Easier Sai…

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