Bill Leff
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Bill Leff is a Chicago-born actor, writer, comic, and former roadie for The New Christy Minstrels.... Read more >>
In-depth talk about TV - Part 1
Bill Leff welcomes Max Dawson into the studio. Max is an assistant professor of at Radio/Television/Film at Northwestern University and avid TV fan. In part one of their conversation,...
In-depth talk about TV - Part 2
In part of two of their conversation, Bill Leff and assistant professor of at Radio/Television/Film at Northwestern University Max Dawson analyze the upfronts, when TV networks announce...
'I'm bookish. I want to ride tanks and punch Nazis.' 6 Absurd Movie Plots You Won't Believe Are Based on Reality
Bill Leff learns about 6 Absurd Movie Plots You Won't Believe Are Based on Reality from Josh Sargent. You...
'Everything they did on Sgt. Peppers, they did first and better on Revolver' a Beatles historian on the seminal album
Bill Leff welcomes author and Beatles historian Robert Rodriguez to talk about his newest book Revolver: How The Beatles Reimagined Rock ‘N’ Roll
'It's hard to tell what's going to happen at any moment. It's pretty unpredictable.' A Tribune reporter at the protests
Chicago Tribune Dan Hinkel joins Bill Leff with a first hand account of the protest in front of the Art Institute.
Paige and Plummer on Pop Culture 05.21.12
Paige Wiser and David Plummer take on pop culture with Bill Leff.
Cost Cutting Tips for the Kitchen
Bill Leff visits with Mandy Walker, Senior Project Editor for ShopSmart magazine , discuss costly kitchen habits 'that can waste money and even hurt your health.'
'I'm the luckiest old broad on two feet.' National Treasure Betty White
National treasure Betty White talks about her legendary career and her upcoming appearance at the Museum of Broadcast Communications 25th Anniversary salute with Bill Leff's special co-host David Plier. To get tickets to see Betty when she's in town...
'I knew he built interesting things' Lloyd Natof, great grandson of Frank Lloyd Wright and furniture designer
Bill Leff and co-host David Plier are joined by Lloyd Natof, furniture designer and great grandson of Frank Lloyd Wright.
Get to know special co-host David Plier
Bill Leff welcomes special co-host David Plier to the show. In this podcast, they talk about his work with the Museum of Broadcast Communications and how Bozo changed his life.
'It's 131 DVDs which translates into 500 hundred hours' the executive vice president of a local company that has produced the Dark Shadows Boxed Set
Bill Leff visits with Badie Ali, executive vice president of MPI Media Group, the Orland Park based company responsible for the Dark Shadows DVD Set. Consisting of 131 discs in a box shaped like...
'It felt different...but in a good way' A founder of Living Room Theater
Eric Ziegenhagen is one of the creative forces behind 'Living Room Theater' where he and his troupe will come in and perform for you in your home.
'Careers are made here' David Plummer live from the Cannes Film Festival
David Plummer of Windy City Live joins Bill Leff live from France as he reports on the first night of the Cannes Film Festival
Power Pop Legend Mimi Betinis
Bill Leff welcomes power pop legend Mimi Betinis in studio to talk about and perform songs from his new album 'All That Glitters'
An Entertaining Look at the Art of Comedy
Bill Leff welcomes David Misch author ofFunny: The Book - Everything You Always Wanted to Know...
'There's no one way to do things, there are a number of influences, and that's what makes Chicago awesome' - tour guide Margaret Hicks
Bill Leff welcomes tour guide Margaret Hicks of Chicago Elevated Tours to discuss our great city.
'This has been the dream' An Alaskan man preparing to live alone for a full year
Bill Leff visits with Charles Baird, who is preparing to live in the Alaskan wilderness for a full year with only his dog joining him. He can learn more via his facebook page.
Paige and Plummer on Pop Culture - 05.14.12
Paige Wiser and David Plummer discuss the week in pop culture with Bill Leff.
'If you find something that's worth 4 thousand dollars, that 20 dollars is worth it.' The Garage Sales Millionaire
Learn tips on how to find hidden treasures at garage sales and/oor how to manage a successful sale yourself when Aaron LaPedis,the garage sale millionaire, joins Bill Leff.
'My family set the bar so low, they cried when I graduated 8th grade' Comedian Dom Irrera
Comedian Dom Irrerra joins Bill Leff to share a few laughs and stories including why being on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson made him want to run to the hills. You can see Dom this weekend...
Steve Dale answers pet questions and discusses pet issues in the news
Pet expert Steve Dale joins Bill Leff to answer listener's questions and discuss some of the recent pet-related items in the news including dining with dogs, pet food recalls and the pig abuse...
'It was a horrible way to lose.' WGN Sports' Jordan Bernfield on Bulls Loss / Season End
WGN Sports' Jordan Bernfield joins Bill Leff to recap the Bulls loss to the 76ers, the end of the 2011-12 playoffs and preview the 2012-13 season.
Hannah and Dane of Flavorhd.com - Sweets and Snacks Expo - Part 1
In part one of their conversation, Hannah and Dane of Flavorhd.com take you and Bill Leff behind the licorice rope as talk about the Sweets and Snacks expo.
Hannah and Dane of Flavorhd.com - Farmers Markets / Mothers Day - Part 2
In part two of their conversation, Hannah and Dane of Flavorhd.com discuss great farmer markets and provide tips for Mothers Day.
'It took me over 300 hours and features over 90 tracks' Nick McKaig on his new cover of the Star Wars Theme
Bill Leff welcomes back friend of the show Nick McKaig to talk about his new a cappella version of the Star Wars Theme which took over 300 hours and features 90 plus tracks.
Music and Laughs with Scott May
Bill Leff welcomes back old friend Scott May for an evening of music and laughs. You know Scott for his work with The Ides of...
'You can go from zero to 150 mph in seconds' A roller coaster expert on today's rides
Just in time for roller coaster season, Bill Leff visits with expert Pete Trabucco, author of Americas Top...
'This shorthanded, you need players to come through and that's why they'll be a game six' Jordan Bernfield on the Bulls win
Following the Bulls win in game 5 versus the 76ers, WGN Sports' Jordan Bernfield recaps the highlights with Bill Leff.
'For people playing poker, there's a little bit of 'I'm as cool as Paul Newman or Steve McQueen' - Director of 'All-In: The Poker Movie'
Bill Leff chats with Doug Tirola, director/producer of 'All-In: The Poker Movie' which chronicles the game's renaissance.
A great new cheaper, environmentally cleaner way to get around the City!
Dan Fedor, creator of the Taxi Share Chicago app and currently working with Taxi Magic, explains to Bill Leff the benefits of using...
101 Relationship Myths Explored!
Bill Leff visits with Timothy Ray, author of 101 Relationship Myths: How to Stop Them from Sabotaging Your Happiness.
'This is just not the same team' Jordan Bernfield on the Bulls
WGN Sports' Jordan Bernfield joins Bill Leff after the Bulls' third loss to the 76ers.
Paige and Plummer on Pop Culture 05.07.12
Paige Wiser and David Plummer join Bill Leff to talk about the week in pop culture.
'They're addictive. They're working out things for us' A director on the importance and fun of monster movies
Robert Tinnell, director of 'That $#I% Will Rot Your Brains' joins Bill Leff to talk about the importance and fun of monster movies and what it means...
'You're as far away from land as any place on Earth' A sea captain live from the Atlantic on the 2012 Volvo Ocean Race
Bill Leff visits with Ken Read live from the Atlantic as he participates in the 2012 Volvo Ocean Race. Dubbed the 'world's most grueling race,' he and his team are battling...
'They should have put me in one of those chemical suits' Chris DeRose, co-star of 'Spitting Woman' Viral Video
You & Me This Morning contributor Chris DeRose
'The third quarter was a disaster' WGN Sports' Jordan Bernfield on the Bulls' Loss
WGN Sports' Jordan Bernfield joins Bill Leff after the Bulls loss to the 76ers, their first game without Derrick Rose.
Bill Leff catches up with John DaCosse.
Bill Leff catches up with John DaCosse who has opened for Jay Leno, Howie Mandel and Louie Anderson.
UFOs in Wartime - What the government doesn't want you to know
Bill Leff visits with Mack Maloney, author of UFOs in...
'If you like to read, you'll find a comic book you'll like' - The founder of Free Comic Book Day
No matter what type of genre you enjoy, there is a comic book for you. Bill Leff visits with Joe Field, the founder of Free Comic Book Day which offers you free goodies to...
'We've got invites in Turkey, Toronto, New York and Paris' -- the founder of inviteforabite.com
Inviteforabite.com is a 'safe, friendly place for women to meet and eat' connecting people who would normally dine alone with those looking to have dinner. Bill Leff learns more from...
Paige and Plummer on Pop Culture 04.30.12
In this wide ranging podcast, Paige Wiser, David Plummer and Bill Leff talk about opposing view points on new movies (5 Year Engagement, The Raven), Mel Gibson on Jay Leno and why the new Hobbit film will blow your mind (and not necessarily in a...
Get ready for golf with the 'Get Golf Ready' Program
Bill Leff welcomes Frank Chieppa, player development regional manager for the PGA of America, to talk about the 'Get Golf Ready' program. GGR offers an affordable set of lessons to get you ready for golf season. Whether you haven't played in...
'I knew I wanted to do something blue collar and set in Chicago' - the creator of CBS' Mike and Molly
Bill Leff visits with Mark Roberts, creator of the hit CBS sitcom 'Mike and Molly.' Learn what it's like behind the scenes on the set and why Sean Penn almost punched him.
'I'm watching 14 to 15 hours of movies a day' Mark Malkoff on his latest adventure
Arlington Height's very own Mark Malkoff
'Video Games are bigger than movies' Bill Leff gets a preview of Max Payne 3 from Rockstar Games (Part 1 of 2)
Lazlow, a writer/producer for Rockstar Games, joins Bill Leff to provide a preview of Max Payne 3 coming out May 15th....
A Grand Theft Auto Chicago? A Killer Bee Invasion? Bigfoot in 1914? A writer/producer from Rockstar Games answers your questions
A Grand Theft Auto Chicago? A Killer Bee Invasion? Bigfoot in 1914? Writer/producer Lazlow from Rockstar Games answers your questions in part two of his conversation with Bill Leff.
Europe on Five Wrong Turns a Day!
Bill Leff welcomes Doug Mack, author of 'Europe on Five Wrong Turns a Day'. He used a 1963 edition of Europe on Five Dollars a Day...
The Great American Cereal Book!
Bill Leff and listeners talk about favorite and infamous breakfast cereals with Marty Gitlin, co-author of The Great American Cereal Book: How Breakfast...
Rick Pearson on the Presidential Race
Chicago Tribune political reporter Rick Pearson joins Bill Leff to discuss what's the next step for the Republican party and potential vice president nominees for Mitt Romney.
'It ended on a sour note but the Blackhawks do have some positives going forward' WGN Sports' Jordan Bernfield
WGN Sports' Jordan Bernfield joins Bill Leff to recap Game 6, the season in general and previews 2012-13.
'It all starts with understanding energy efficiency... and trying to figure out simple, low cost ways you can do that.' The CEO of the Delta Institute
Jean Pogge, CEO of the Delta Institute, joins Bill Leff in honor of Earth Day to talk about ways the organization helps the environment and what you can do to aid the cause (and save money!...
Paige and Plummer on Pop Culture 04.23.12
Paige Wiser and David Plummer join Bill Leff to discuss the week in pop culture.
Whose Line Is It Anyway star Greg Proops
Whose Line Is It Anyway star Greg Proops joins Bill Leff to talk about the legacy of the show, who he thinks is the best improviser of all time and his shows at Zanies this weekend. For...
Get the details on the 2012 Record Store Day
Steve Kay, owner of Vintage Vinyl, joins Bill Leff with the details of the 2012 Record Store Day!
'He could create compelling content out of almost thin air' A Remembrance of Dick Clark
Bill Leff remembers Dick Clark with the help of Max Dawson, assistant professor in the radio / television / film department at Northwestern University.
The True Tale of a White Boy from Oakland Who Became a Drug Addict, Criminal, Mental Patient, and Then Turned 16
Bill Leff visits with Moshe Kasher, author of Kasher in the Rye: The True Tale of a White Boy from Oakland Who...
'You can win baseball games from your couch' -- The JuJu Rules
Hart Seely believes us non athletes can help our favorite team by following the JuJu Rules. Learn about the commandments to follow when he joins Bill...
'It is egregious that not one of the four officials saw it.' Jordan Bernfield on the Hawks
WGN Sports' Jordan Bernfield joins Bill Leff live from the United Center to talk about the Marian Hossa / Raffi Torres hit and the Game 3 loss.
'This is the guy' Steve Dale on tracking down the owner of a dog that killed another dog
A few weeks ago, pet expert Steve Dale joined Bill Leff to talk about an attack at a dog park where a larger dog killed a smaller dog. When confronted the larger dog's owner was evasive and refused to give his contact info. In this podcast, Steve...
'Anything that anybody else wants, Axl is pretty much against' Chris Willman on Axl Rose and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Esteemed music critic Chris Willman joins Bill Leff with his take on the Axl Rose / Guns and Roses / Rock and Roll...
'All of their assessments of me were completely wrong' -- Scary Guy sets the story straight
Scary Guy gained national notoriety for his work in schools to help overcome bullying and promote peace. However, after a CNN story, questions arose about his tactics and charity. He joins...
Save yourself from scams courtesy of the Better Business Bureau
Steve Bernas of the Better Business Bureau visits with Bill Leff to talk about ways to protect yourself from 'skimming,' a new practice that criminals use at ATMs. There is also advice on what to do with your tax return and what to ask when hiring...
Get a Feed on Great Grub from the Food Truck Freak
Bill Leff visits with Alex Levine, founder of foodtruckfreak.comabout the explosion of the vehicles, the challenges they face and how the site helps everyone involved.
The man behind Pac-man: the fan film
James Farr, the man who behind the new Pac-man fan film taking the web by the storm and gaining the attention of...
Paige and Plummer on Pop Culture 04.16.12
Paige Wiser and David Plummer join Bill Leff to talk about the new movie Bully and the rumored Jason Segal-Michelle Williams relationship.
Bill chats with Kevin 'Dot Com' Brown
Bill welcomes Kevin 'Dot Com' Brown to the studio. In this podcast, they discuss '30 Rock,' basketball and hot yoga. Kevin is in town for the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo aka...
Get the inside scoop on the life and legacy of The Three Stooges
Bill Leff gets the inside scoop on the life and legacy of The Three Stooges from Stephen Schochet, author of Hollyood Stories: Short, Entertaining Anecdotes About the Stars and Legends of...
Steve Dale answers talks pet stories and answers pet questions
Birds attacking dogs, pets in driver's laps and getting dogs to stop eating their own - well you know - are just a few of the topics discussed when Steve Dale joins Bill Leff.
A look at the wackiest museums
Yahoo travel writer Melissa Burdick Harmon joins Bill Leff to review some of the wackiest museums in the United States.
Bill Leff asks 'What Do You Know For Sure?'
Every day after the 4 am news, Bill Leff asks a simple question. Thursday's was one he took from Gene Siskel who often asked 'What Do You Know For Sure?' Listeners provided their answer and later in the conversation so do Orion Saumelson, Mary...
A fun new take on the automotive industry courtesy of an old friend
Tom Appel, associate publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive
'Ozzie Guillen' on his controversial comments and what he's reading at book club
'Ozzie Guillen' joins Bill Leff to reflect on his recent controversial comments and what he's reading at book club. To see more 'Ozzie Guillen book reviews' click this link.
Paige and Plummer on Pop Culture 04.10.12 - Part 2
In this portion of their conversation, Pagie, Plummer and Bill Leff talk TV including January Jones on Mad Men, Jennifer Love Hewitt on The Client List and the controversy surrounding Ashley Judd.
Paige and Plummer on Pop Culture 04.10.12 - Part 1
Paige Wiser and David Plummer from ABC's Windy City Live joins Bill Leff to talk about the week in pop culture. They discuss Mike Wallace, The Three Stooges and Sofia Vergara on Saturday Night Live.
Dream on! Bill Leff gets analysis from a dream expert!
Bill Leff welcomes back to the show Adele Nozedar, author of Freaky Dreams: An A-Z of the...
Bill chats with John Kass
In the last part of the show, Bill interviews the Chicago Tribune's John Kass regarding the state of Greece today.
The Scary Guy
Bill discusses the effectiveness of homework, and a man who legally changed his name to "The Scary Guy." Then, Bill talks about a new study that shows a surprisingly high number of stolen items at the self-scanning checkout counter in supermarkets.
Tribute to Mike Wallace
Bill Leff fills in for Johnny B and takes some time to give a tribute to Mike Wallace, who passed away this weekend.
Celebs In Trouble
Bill Leff fills in for Jonathon Brandmeier this morning and starts off the show with some Easter talk. Then, Bill covers a few recent stories of celebrity run-ins with the law, including Amanda Bynes and from "That 70's Show," Lisa Robin Kelly.
Bill catches up with Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune Film Critic
Bill talks movies with Chicago Tribune Film Critic Michael Phillips.
Bill talks to Jennifer Kalkowski, Brand Manager for PAAS
Bill chats with Jennifer Kalkowski, Brand Manager for PAAS, about Easter and egg dying traditions.
Bill chats with William C. Dear, Author of 'OJ Is Innocent And I Can Prove It"
William C. Dear, Author of 'OJ Is Innocent And I Can Prove It: The Shocking Truth About the Murders of Nicole Simpson and Ron Goldman,' joins the show to talk about new developments in one of the most shocking muder cases in history.
Meet the Killer Folks behind Killerspin - the world's premiere table tennis company
Robert Blackwell Jr. is the president of Killerspin, the world's premiere table tennis company based here in Chicago. In this podcast, he joins Bill Leff to talk about the art of the sport...
The Folks from Flavor HD - Part 1
Bill Leff visits with Hannah and Dane of Flavor HD. In part one of their conversation, they talk about head cheese and which chefs deserve to be on the Mount Rushmore of cooking.
The Folks from Flavor HD - Part 2
In part two of their conversation, Bill Leff, Hannah and Dane talk about the beauty of blueberries, Easter foods and why donuts are the new black.
A WGN listener's experience on The Price is Right
Regular WGN listener and caller Dave from Maryland joins Bill Leff to discuss his experience on The Price is Right!
18 American Foods You Have to Travel For
Have food, will travel! Bill Leff visits with Molly Aronica, Eat / Dine Editor for The Daily Meal who shares a list of
'Most TV scripts are 40 pages, ours are 7' Jeff Garlin on Curb Your Enthusiasm
Chicago native Jeff Garlin joins Bill Leff to talk about Curb Your Enthusiasm, the difference between SCTV and Saturday Night Life and his thoughts on the Cubs season.
Paige and Plummer on Pop Culture 04.02.12
The morning shows 'wars,' interesting casting news and the continued success of The Hunger Games are just a few of the topics Paige Wiser and David Plummer talk about with Bill Leff.
Battling an addiction? Learn how to quit anything
Bill Leff visits with Susan Shapiro, co-author of Unhooked: How to Quit Anything. Whether it's the internet or drugs or alcohol, the two discuss the...
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