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What’s the secret to lasting friendships? How does queer community show up through the ebbs and flows of life? And what’s the REAL story behind the “YMCA” song? In the first episode of Silver Linings, The Old Gays dive into an essential part of queer life: chosen family. They discuss the vital love, support, and sense of belonging that community provides, especially during life's toughest moments. They open up about what “queer” means to them, how chosen family has impacted their lives, and how to maintain close bonds over time–including their love for each other! “We’ve come a long way, baby.” Family isn’t just what you’re born with; it’s the people who show up, shape you, and stick around. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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99 episodes

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Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament returns for Year 3

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WGN Radio’s Senior Digital Strategist and co-host of the Chicago’s Very Own Eats podcast Michael Piff joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the third edition of WGN’s ‘Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament’ , sponsored by Turano Baking Company and Caruso Provisions. Michael details this year’s bracket which features 64 mom-and-pop restaurants from the Chicagoland area. Wendy, Michael, and Andy Masur also talk about some of their favorite beef sandwiches, unique ways to have Italian beef, and preview season 4 of ‘The Bear’, which was originally set in an Italian beef sandwich shop in Chicago. Voting for Round 1 begins Thursday, June 5th at 10 AM. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7443094/7443094_2025-05-30-121034.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Bob Sirott Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament returns for year 3 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Sabrina Ortiz: AI is not foolproof yet .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Milkstop Cafe celeb bartending event supports charity .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} ‘Duck Dynasty’ reboot to address Phil Roberston’s death .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Public boaters can now dock at Navy Pier Marina .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…

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Sabrina Ortiz: AI is not foolproof yet

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Sabrina Ortiz, senior editor for ZDNET , joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about the benefits and shortcomings that AI has for all walks of life. Wendy asks Sabrina if we should be worried that AI will take our jobs and how soon that process could take place. Sabrina also explains her liking of the ChatGPT voice assistance option on iPhones compared to using Siri. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7443136/7443136_2025-05-30-133136.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Bob Sirott Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament returns for year 3 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Sabrina Ortiz: AI is not foolproof yet .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Milkstop Cafe celeb bartending event supports charity .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} ‘Duck Dynasty’ reboot to address Phil Roberston’s death .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Public boaters can now dock at Navy Pier Marina .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…

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Milkstop Cafe celebrity bartending event supports Brookfield charity

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John Dumas, Administrative Director at Share Food Share Love Food Pantry , joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to chat about the increase in people at the food pantry since the price of food has risen. Wendy also talks about the celebrity bartending event she’s participating in at Milkstop Cafe in La Grange that will give 10 percent of its proceeds to the Share Food Share Love Food Pantry in Brookfield. The event takes place Saturday, June 14th from 8 to 10PM. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7443245/7443245_2025-05-30-135745.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Bob Sirott Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament returns for year 3 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Sabrina Ortiz: AI is not foolproof yet .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Milkstop Cafe celeb bartending event supports charity .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} ‘Duck Dynasty’ reboot to address Phil Roberston’s death .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Public boaters can now dock at Navy Pier Marina .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: ‘Duck Dynasty’, Jon Hamm in ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’, and ‘Captain America’

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Host & editor of Comic Book Club Alex Zalben, in for Dean Richards, joins Wendy Synder, in for Bob Sirott, to provide details on the latest news in entertainment. Wendy and Alex talk about the ‘Duck Dynasty’ return, Jon Hamm’s new show, Nathan Fielder in ‘The Rehearsal’, the Netflix series ‘Sirens’, the season finale of ‘Doctor Who’, Owen Wilson’s new comedy, and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7443217/7443217_2025-05-30-135517.64kmono.mp3 ‘Duck Dynasty’ star Phil Robertson, 79, dies Recent Posts Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report ‘Duck Dynasty’ reboot to address Phil Roberston’s death .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} On and offstage with Bono of U2 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} One-two punch with Lilo & Stitch, Mission: Impossible .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Pee-wee Herman’s true persona shown in documentary .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} ‘Mission: Impossible’ set up to be a summer blockbuster .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent Posts Bob Sirott Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament returns for year 3 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Sabrina Ortiz: AI is not foolproof yet .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Milkstop Cafe celeb bartending event supports charity .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} ‘Duck Dynasty’ reboot to address Phil Roberston’s death .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Public boaters can now dock at Navy Pier Marina .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…

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Extremely Local News: Public boaters can now dock at Navy Pier Marina

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Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago , joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Navy Pier Marina Opens In June, Allowing Boaters To Dock At Popular Tourist Site : First proposed in 2016, the marina will finally allow public boaters to dock — by the hour or even overnight — near Navy Pier attractions such as the Centennial Wheel. What’s Happening With The Weber Spur, A 606-Style Trail A Decade In The Making? : The city is working with Union Pacific to acquire the land for the Weber Spur, which would bring a bike and walking trail to the Far Northwest Side. Construction on the trail could begin in 2029. Friends Of Friends Bar Opens In West Town — With Danny’s Tavern Schlitz Sign Hanging Outside : The cocktail bar owned by Chicago bar industry veterans also offers natural wine and a small food menu. Its neon sign hung outside Danny’s in Bucktown for decades. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7443301/7443301_2025-05-30-145201.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Bob Sirott Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament returns for year 3 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Sabrina Ortiz: AI is not foolproof yet .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Milkstop Cafe celeb bartending event supports charity .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} ‘Duck Dynasty’ reboot to address Phil Roberston’s death .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Public boaters can now dock at Navy Pier Marina .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 5/30/25

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On May 30th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: PCE price index for April Personal income and consumer spending report Advanced retail inventories US trade balance Chicago Business Barometer https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7443071/Associated_Bank_Market_Outlook_053025_2025-05-30-123111.128.mp3…

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Richard Roeper: Get ready for ‘Movies in the Parks’ this summer

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Columnist and film critic Richard Roeper joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about the annual ‘Movies in the Parks’ series which kicks off June 10th in Chicago. Richard highlights ‘Jaws’ 50th anniversary, a sing-along version of ‘Wicked’, and some of the other iconic films that will be shown throughout the city. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7440935/7440935_2025-05-29-134235.64kmono.mp3 Richard Roeper with Bob Sirott Recent Posts Bob Sirott Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament returns for year 3 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Sabrina Ortiz: AI is not foolproof yet .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Milkstop Cafe celeb bartending event supports charity .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} ‘Duck Dynasty’ reboot to address Phil Roberston’s death .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Public boaters can now dock at Navy Pier Marina .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…

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Your Hometown: Fox Lake a staple on the Chain O’ Lakes

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Fox Lake’s Director of Community and Economic Development Jodi Luka joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to highlight some of the key features of the Fox Lake community. Jodi talks about Fox Lake’s position on the renowned Chain O’ Lakes, its new Lakefront Park Beach, the best place to eat breakfast, and some other popular attractions in the village. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7441112/7441112_2025-05-29-142312.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Your Hometown Your Hometown: Jennifer Kuhn from Fox Lake Park District .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Your Hometown: Chain O’ Lakes offers plenty of activities .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Your Hometown: Building and developing in Fox Lake .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Your Hometown: Fox Lake Mayor Donny Schmit .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Your Hometown: Ray Auto Group of Fox Lake .cls-3{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent Posts Bob Sirott Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament returns for year 3 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Sabrina Ortiz: AI is not foolproof yet .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Milkstop Cafe celeb bartending event supports charity .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} ‘Duck Dynasty’ reboot to address Phil Roberston’s death .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Public boaters can now dock at Navy Pier Marina .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Bono documentary, Tina Fey and Steve Carell in ‘The Four Seasons’, and ‘The Better Sister’ with Elizabeth Banks and Jessica Biel

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Host & editor of Comic Book Club Alex Zalben, in for Dean Richards, joins Wendy Synder, in for Bob Sirott, to provide details on the latest news in entertainment. Wendy and Alex talk about the fourth season of ‘Resident Alien’, ‘The Better Sister’ thriller series, ‘Dept. Q’, ‘Bono: Stories of Surrender’ documentary, and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7441066/7441066_2025-05-29-144806.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report ‘Duck Dynasty’ reboot to address Phil Roberston’s death .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} On and offstage with Bono of U2 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} One-two punch with Lilo & Stitch, Mission: Impossible .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Pee-wee Herman’s true persona shown in documentary .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} ‘Mission: Impossible’ set up to be a summer blockbuster .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent Posts Bob Sirott Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament returns for year 3 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Sabrina Ortiz: AI is not foolproof yet .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Milkstop Cafe celeb bartending event supports charity .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} ‘Duck Dynasty’ reboot to address Phil Roberston’s death .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Public boaters can now dock at Navy Pier Marina .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…

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Some Amazon support accounts may not actually be there for support

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Tom Johnson, Better Business Bureau VP of Board and Public Relations, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to discuss several scams targeting people about REAL ID. Tom also details the car wrap scam and talks about fake Amazon accounts that are pretending to be customer and tech support. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7440960/7440960_2025-05-29-130700.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Bob Sirott Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament returns for year 3 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Sabrina Ortiz: AI is not foolproof yet .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Milkstop Cafe celeb bartending event supports charity .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} ‘Duck Dynasty’ reboot to address Phil Roberston’s death .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Public boaters can now dock at Navy Pier Marina .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…

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Extremely Local News: Update on vintage Cadillac encased in concrete

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Stephanie Lulay, Executive Editor and co-founder of Block Club Chicago , joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: South Siders ‘Puzzled,’ Smitten By Concrete Cadillac Housed In Hyde Park Parking Garage : A 1957 Cadillac DeVille, encased in concrete using instructions by artist Wolf Vostell, moved into a University of Chicago garage in 2016. Now, the team of artists, conservators, and tradespeople who helped save it are working to finish a book on the sculpture. Cubs Celebrate Chicago’s Diversity With New Artist-Designed Heritage Jerseys : The five original jersey designs celebrate Mexican American, Puerto Rican, Asian American and Pacific Islander, Hispanic and Latino, and Greek heritage months. Jackson Park Highlands Garage Sale Celebrates 40 Years With Charity Drive : One of the city’s best garage sales is back. Households participating in the milestone event will donate a portion of their profits to community groups and charities of their choice. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7441227/7441227_2025-05-29-140927.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Bob Sirott Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament returns for year 3 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Sabrina Ortiz: AI is not foolproof yet .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Milkstop Cafe celeb bartending event supports charity .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} ‘Duck Dynasty’ reboot to address Phil Roberston’s death .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Public boaters can now dock at Navy Pier Marina .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…

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Thought Leader David Faller shares new deal between U.K. and EU

2 days ago

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Thought leader David Faller (SVP of Capital Markets at Associated Bank ) joins Steve Grzanich in this week’s Associated Bank Thought Leader Conversation to talk about the first steps towards a Brexit reset with a new deal between the U.K. and the European Union, as well as the alternatives China is looking at outside the U.S. market. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7438688/Thought_Leader_David_Faller_5-29-25_2025-05-28-202728.128.mp3…

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Associated Bank Market Outlook: 5/29/25

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On May 29th, 2025, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Initial jobless claims GDP revision for first quarter Pending home sales for April Quarterly earnings https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7440825/Associated_Bank_Market_Outlook_052925_2025-05-29-121125.128.mp3

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Karen Conti: Trump, Harvard hearing not likely to stand in court

3 days ago

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Chicago trial attorney Karen Conti joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to discuss the executive order that President Donald Trump issued to prevent foreign students from attending Harvard. Karen gives an update on the Sean “P Diddy” Combs trial that has entered its third week and also details some Supreme Court cases that are on the docket. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7437443/7437443_2025-05-28-124843.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Bob Sirott Chicago’s Best Beef Tournament returns for year 3 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Sabrina Ortiz: AI is not foolproof yet .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Milkstop Cafe celeb bartending event supports charity .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} ‘Duck Dynasty’ reboot to address Phil Roberston’s death .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Public boaters can now dock at Navy Pier Marina .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more…

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Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report: Memorial Day box office record, American Music Awards, and George Clooney on Broadway

3 days ago