Jonathon Brandmeier

Weekdays 5:30-9 a.m.

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Jonathon Brandmeier 05-23-12 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. -- Jonathon Brandmeier talks with Bob Saget

Jonathon Brandmeier talks with former "Fullhouse" star, Bob Saget. Johnny B asks Saget about being nervous for the national anthem at the...

Johnny B 05-23-12 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks to the "Bird Lady"

Johnny B sits down to talk with Annette Prince, president of the Chicago Bird Collision Monitors, otherwise known as the "Bird Lady."...

Johnny B 05-23-12 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. -- Johnny B plays the 'Password Game' with callers

Johnny B has three callers play the 'Password Game' during the 6:00 hour. The contestants compete for Cubs rooftop tickets. Johnny B also...

Johnny B 05-23-12 5:30 - 6:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks to man who climbed Mt. Rushmore without permission

Johnny B talked to Patrick Marshall, a Chicago native, who was arrested for climbing Mt. Rushmore without permission. Marshall was...

Jonathon Brandmeier 05-22-12 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. -- Jonathon Brandmeier talks to the president of the Big Run Wolf Ranch

Jonathon Brandmeier talks to John Basile, president of the Big Run Wolf Ranch. Basile explains that his organizations mission is to not only...

Johnny B 05-22-12 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks about how to care for ducks

Johnny B talks to Annette Prince, director of Chicago Collision Monitors, about how to take care of a duck when you find one. He tries to...

Johnny B 05-22-12 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks to a wildlife expert about the recent coyote attacks

Johnny B talks to wildlife expert and Ohio State professor, Stan Gehrt, about a coyote that recently attacked a man smoking a cigarette....

Johnny B 05-22-12 05:30 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks about the Goat Boys

Johnny B talks about the Cubs current losing streak that is now up to seven games. He tells the listeners that the Goat Boys are now at...

Jonathon Brandmeier 05-21-12 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. -- Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Reverend Jesse Jackson about NATO protests

Jonathon Brandmeier sits down to talk with Reverend Jesse Jackson. Jackson talks about the number of soldiers that have died in the Iraq and...

Johnny B 05-21-12 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks about Kerry Wood's final Major League appearance

Johnny B talks about the retirement of longtime Cub Kerry Wood. Wood retired Friday after 12 seasons with the Cubs making one final...

Johnny B 05-21-12 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m -- Johnny B gives away passes to Forteza Fitness

Johnny B has two passes to Forteza Fitness to give away as he is joined by two guest in the studio. One of the guests, Tony, wants to quit...

Johnny B 05-21-12 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks about the death of Robin Gibb, a founding member of the Bee Gees

Johnny B talks about the death of one of the members of the Bee Gees, Robin Gibb. Gibb was, along with his brothers, a founding member of...

Jonathon Brandmeier 05-18-12 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. -- Jonathon Brandmeier deals with a noisy neighbor

Jonathon Brandmeier talks to the attorney of a 94 year-old woman who is suing the tenant above her for being too noisy. The elderly woman...

Johnny B 05-18-12 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks to 'Mr. Moviefone'

Johnny B gets the reviews for three movies from 'Mr. Moviefone.' They discuss 'Battleship,' 'The Dictator,' and 'What to expect when you'...

Johnny B 05-18-12 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. -- Johnny B remembers Johnny Carson

Johnny B talks about the documentary of Johnny Carson that aired on PBS. Johnny plays clips from the documentary as well as from a...

Johnny B 05-18-12 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. -- Johnny B preps for the NATO protesters

Johnny B talks about the NATO protesters that are looming in the downtown area and how busy the city will be. Johnny also talks about the...

Jonathon Brandmeier 05-17-12 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. -- Jonathon Brandmeier and the anchors talk about their workouts

Jonathon Brandmeier finds out that there is a workout facility in the basement of the Tribune Tower. Johnny talks to the anchors about the...

Johnny B 05-17-12 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks about the way children are raised in France

Johnny B talks to Pamela Druckerman, an American journalist living in Paris. Pamela wrote the book title "Bringing Up Bébé". The book...

Johnny B 05-17-12 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks about a woman who hit a moose on her way to work

Johnny B talks to Michelle Higgins, a woman from Newfoundland, Canada. Michelle hit a moose on her way to work, but doesn't remember much...

Johnny B 05-17-12 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. --Johnny B talks about the Blue Oyster Cult

Johnny B talks about the Goat Boys, who so far have gone 1468 miles. Johnny also talks about and plays song from the Blue Oyster Cult....

Jonathon Brandmeier 05-16-12 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. -- Jonathon Brandmeier talks to the Flying Wallendlas

Jonathan Brandmeier talks to Nik Wallenda from the group the Flying Wallendas. Johnny B asks about how they started getting into walking...

Johnny B 05-16-12 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks to "all you can eat" guy about his protest signs

Johnny B talks to Bill who is protesting 'Chucks Place,' an all- you-can-eat restaurant. Johnny B takes calls for good protesting signs...

Johnny B 05-16-12 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks about a Lamborghini crash

Johnny B talks about a Lamborghini accident that happened in Wheeling. A listener named Don calls in and says he saw the driver driving like...

Johnny B 05-16-12 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks about snoring

Johnny B gives the listeners an opportunity to call in and talk about their snoring problems. He encourages listeners to record the snore of...

Jonathon Brandmeier 05-15-12 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. -- Jonathon Brandmeier catches up with the goat boys

Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Matt Gregory. Matt is hiking with four of his friends and a goat from the Cubs Spring Training Facility in...

Johnny B 05-15-12 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. -- Johnny B warns people about coyotes

Johnny B talks to Dan Ferrelli. Dan is the spokesperson for the City of Aurora. There was a man recently that was attacked by a couple of...

Johnny B 05-15-12 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks about the attire people should wear during NATO

Johnny B talks to Michael Cornicelli. Michael is the executive vice president of the Building Owners and Managers Association. They...

Johnny B 05-15-12 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks about shy bladder syndrome

Johnny B reveled on yesterday's show that he may have shy bladder syndrome. He takes a few calls from listeners who also suffer from...

Jonathon Brandmeier 05-14-12 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. -- Jonathon Brandmeier talks about Johnny Carson and Patrick Kane

Jonathon Brandmeier is excited for a documentary about Johnny Carson but is nervous because Direct TV may not have the channel. Johnny B...

Johnny B 05-14-12 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks about shy bladder syndrome

Johnny B reveals that he may have a disability. The American with Disabilities Act now covers 'bashful bladder syndrome' and it could cost...

Johnny B 05-14-12 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks about vacationing in California

Johnny B talks to Hector, who just returned from his vacation to California. They discuss the best places to go and whether camping is fun...

Johnny B 05-14-12 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. -- Johnny B plays his new favorite song

Johnny B listens to 'Ai se eu te pego' by Sharon Acioly and Antônio Dyggs. Johnny tries to find out what the lyrics are saying by asking...

Jonathon Brandmeier 05-11-12 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. -- Jonathon Brandmeier finds out the places to eat in Chicago from cops

Jonathon Brandmeier is joined in studio by Sergeant David J. Haynes and Christopher 'Bull' Garlington. Sgt. Haynes and Bull wrote a book...

Johnny B 05-11-12 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks to Mr. Moviefone about 'The Avengers' and 'Dark Shadows'

Johnny B discusses how well 'The Avengers' did at the box office last weekend with Mr. Moviefone. He also gets Mr. Moviefone's review of...

Johnny B 05-11-12 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks about the controversial cover for the latest issue of 'Time' magazine

Johnny B talks about the 'Time' magazine that is set to hit newsstands on May 21. The cover has a 26-year-old woman who is breast feeding...

Johnny B 05-11-12 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks about Mother's Day

Johnny B gets ready for Mother's Day by playing some clips of conversations he has had with his mom. Later in the hour he replays an...

Jonathon Brandmeier 05-10-12 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. -- Jonathon Brandmeier gets an update from the goat boys

Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Matt Gregory. Matt is hiking with four of his friends and a goat to Wrigley Field. They started their journey...

Johnny B 05-10-12 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. -- Johnny B gets his dreams analyzed

Johnny B talks to Dr. Laurel Clark. Dr. Clark is a dream interpreter and president of the school of metaphysics. He asks her about a dream...

Johnny B 05-10-12 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks about the city withdrawing a rally permit from nurses

Johnny B talks to Jan Rodolfo, the Midwest director of the National Nurses United. Members of the group are upset that Chicago revoked a...

Johnny B 05-10-12 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. -- Johnny B recaps an interview with an Occupy Chicago protester

Johnny B has some technical difficulties to start the show. After things get settled, Johnny plays an interview from the day before with a...

Jonathon Brandmeier 05-09-12 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. -- Jonathon Brandmeier talks to baseball Hall of Famer, Andre Dawson, in studio

Jonathon Brandmeier is joined in studio by Andre Dawson. Andre played for the Cubs for six seasons and was part of the 2010 baseball Hall of...

Johnny B 05-09-12 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks about Occupy Chicago

Johnny B talks to Kelvin Ho. Kelvin is a student at the University of Chicago and was recently arrested for an Occupy Chicago related...

Johnny B 05-09-12 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks about Asian Carp with Lieutenant colonel James Schreiner

Johnny B is amazed at how much money is being spent to solve the problem with Asian Carp. He tries to get some answers from Lieutenant...

Johnny B 05-09-12 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. -- Johnny B reacts to the Bulls win over Philadelphia

Johnny B talks about the Bulls staying alive in their playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 77-69 win forces a Game 6 in...

Jonathon Brandmeier 05-8-12 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. -- Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Kim Vatis about electronic pickpocketing

Jonathon Brandmeier talks to NBC 5 news anchor-reporter, Kim Vatis. Kim recently did a story on electronic pickpocketing. It caught Johnny...

Johnny B 05-08-12 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. -- Johnny B spins the 'Wheel of Meat'

Johnny B is joined in studio by Tom and Bill Latourette. The brothers are hosting a charity golf outing this Friday. The 11th annual outing'...

Johnny B 05-08-12 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks to the 'Coupon Queen'

Johnny B gets the latest deals from local grocery and department stores from the 'Coupon Queen,' Jill Cataldo. Johnny finds out what the...

Johnny B 05-08-12 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. -- Johnny B says goodbye to the Marilyn Monroe statue

Johnny B starts the show off from just outside WGN radio's showcase studio. He felt it was necessary to say goodbye to the giant Marlyn...

Jonathon Brandmeier 05-07-12 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. -- Jonathon Brandmeier follows up on the family asking for money on the Jane Addams expressway

Jonathon Brandmeier talked to a man a few weeks ago who was asking for money on the Jane Addams expressway. He left California to help his...

Johnny B 05-07-12 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. -- Johnny B catches up with Don the Taxidermist

Johnny B talks to Don Franzen a week after chatting with him about his taxidermy business, 'Don's Taxidermy.' Don's specialty is 're-...

Johnny B 05-07-12 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. -- Johnny B recaps the Kentucky Derby

Johnny B talks about the Kentucky Derby's results as well as the song that is performed beforehand. There seems to be some confusion about...

Johnny B 05-07-12 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks about the importance of having a lightning rod

Johnny B reacts to the the loud thunder storms that happened for most of Sunday and into Monday morning. He talks about a man in Texas who...

Jonathon Brandmeier 05-03-12 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. -- Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Tommy Dreesen in studio

Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Tommy Dreesen in WGN radio's showcase studio. Tommy is in town for his show: 'Stand Up and Storytelling of...

Johnny B 05-03-12 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks to Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson

Johnny B plays a game a mystery guest. The game doesn't last long as one of the callers knew Baseball Hall of Famer, Reggie Jackson, was...

Johnny B 05-03-12 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. -- Johnny B gives advice to his friend, Gino Salomone

Johnny B talks to entertainment reporter, Gino Salomone. Gino is heading to Los Angeles to interview Tommy Lee Jones in preparation for...

Johnny B 05-03-12 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. -- Johnny B previews 'The Avengers'

Johnny B previews what could be the biggest box office hit in the year, 'The Avengers.' The movie will be released tonight at midnight....

Jonathon Brandmeier 05-02-12 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. -- Jonathon Brandmeier preps for the Kentucky Derby

Jonathon Brandmeier talks to the senior director of marketing and communications for the Arlington Park Horse Racing Track, Howard Sudberry....

Johnny B 05-02-12 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. -- Johnny B revisits the issue of bullying

Johnny B plays a disturbing sound clip that a listener sent him. The listener's daughter had received a death threat through a voice-mail....

Johnny B 05-02-12 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks to a woman who found maggots in food she ordered

Johnny B talks to Desiree Mays. Desiree claims she found maggots in a steak and egg omelet she ordered from a restaurant. The issue is she...

Johnny B 05-02-12 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. -- Johnny B reacts to the Game 2 loss for the Bulls

Johnny B and the crew talk about the disappointing loss for the Chicago Bulls in Game 2 of their playoff series against the Philadelphia...

Jonathon Brandmeier 05-01-12 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. -- Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Shea McClellin's Grandma

Jonathon Brandmeier plays a game of mystery guest. Listeners call in to try and guess the identity. It turns out the guest is the...

Johnny B 05-01-12 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. -- Johnny B finds a new workout

Johnny B sees a woman wielding a sword on the cover of today's 'Red Eye.' It turns out, the picture was taken a Forteza Fitness in...

Johnny B 05-01-12 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. -- Johnny B preps for the Bulls first playoff game without Derrick Rose

Johnny B is confident in the Bulls despite losing All Star Derrick Rose for the rest of the playoffs. Rose tore his ACL in Game 1 against...

Johnny B 05-01-12 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. -- Johnny B cannot find the Marilyn Monroe statue

Johnny B glances outside the WGN radio showcase studio on Michigan Avenue and can't seem to find the giant Marilyn Monroe statue. He takes a...

Jonathon Brandmeier 04-30-12 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. -- Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Cubs pitcher Ryan Dempster

Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Ryan Dempster about the third annual 'Dempster Foundation Casino Night.' The Cubs pitcher will host the event...

Johnny B 04-30-12 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks to the winner of the trip to Montana

Johnny B talks to the daughter of Terry Pero, Danielle. The Jonathon Brandmeier show had a contest to give away a trip to Montana. The...

Johnny B 04-30-12 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks to a guy who will freeze dry your pet after it dies

Johnny B talks to Don Franzen. Don is the owner of Don's Taxidermy. He offers the option of having pets freeze dried after death. He is...

Johnny B 04-30-12 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks about Derrick Rose tearing his ACL

Johnny B talks about the injury Derrick Rose sustained the first game of the playoffs for the Bulls. The All-Star point guard tore his ACL...

Jonathon Brandmeier 04-27-12 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. -- Jonathon Brandmeier gets to the bottom of the monkeypox story

Jonathon Brandmeier tires to find out what went down after a Delta plane was quarantined for two hours in Chicago on Thursday. Lise...

Johnny B 04-27-12 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks to Mr. Moviefone about this week's premiers

Johnny B talks to Mr. Moviefone about 'Five Year Engagement,' 'The Raven' and 'The Pirates! Band of Misfits.' Mr. Moviefone doesn't hold...

Johnny B 04-27-12 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks to Mr. Fix It about Misericordia

Johnny B talks to Mr. Fix It, Lou Manfredini, about Misericordia. The 26th annual Misericordia Candy Days are taking place today and...

Johnny B 04-27-12 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks about the Bears first round pick in the NFL draft

Johnny B talks to the crew about the Chicago Bears first round pick in the 2012 NFL draft. With the 19th selection, they picked outside...

Jonathon Brandmeier 04-26-12 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. -- Jonathon Brandmeier talks about the new bike sharing system in Chicago

Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Scott Kubly. Scott is the managing deputy commissioner of the city's first major bike sharing system. The...

Johnny B 04-26-12 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks business with his sister

Johnny B gets an in studio visit from his sister, Mary Mahoney. Mary is the vice president of the insurance replacement division in North...

Johnny B 04-26-12 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks about a youth baseball scam

Johnny talks to Lisa Merrill. Lisa has an 11-year-old son who plays for a travel baseball team. Each of the players had to pay for the...

Johnny B 04-26-12 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. -- Johnny B give away tickets to Carol Burnett's upcoming show

Johnny B takes calls from listeners and gives them tickets to 'Laughter & Reflection with Carol Burnett.' The show will be at the Rialto...

Jonathon Brandmeier 04-25-12 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. -- Jonathon Brandmeier talks to the mayor of New Lenox about the gas boycott

Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Mayor Tim Balderman. He is the mayor of New Lenox, and has asked the people of New Lenox to boycott the gas...

Johnny B 04-25-12 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks to the owner of Coco-Mat

Johnny B talks to Paul Efmorfidis. Paul owns a mattress shop in Soho, New York. It's not just any mattress shop, though. Customers are...

Johnny B 04-25-12 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. -- Johnny B gets an update from the goat boys

Johnny B talks to Matt Gregory. Matt is hiking with a few friends and a goat from Arizona to Wrigley Field. They are looking to 'crack the...

Johnny B 04-25-12 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. -- Johnny B and the anchors talk about the best doughnut in America

Johnny B talks to the anchors about the doughnuts they had from the 'Doughnut Vault.' Johnny sent his intern to the hole-in-the-wall shop at...

Jonathon Brandmeier 04-24-12 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. -- Jonathon Brandmeier tries to get his hands on the best doughnut in America

Jonathon Brandmeier hears that there's a new doughnut in town, and it's the best in America. According to 'Food and Wine' magazine, the...

Johnny B 04-24-12 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. -- Johnny B reveals some inside info about movie theaters

Johnny B finds an article titled: 'Things a movie theater employee won't tell you.' A list comprised of what to avoid and why certain things...

Johnny B 04-24-12 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks to the president and CEO of the Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association

Johnny B talks to Mike Sturino. Mike is the president and CEO of the Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association. Workers from the...

Johnny B 04-24-12 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. - Johnny B invites lab technicians into the showcase studio

Johnny B notices a group of four women hanging outside the WGN Radio showcase studio on Michigan Avenue. He invites them into the studio...

Jonathon Brandmeier 04-23-12 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. -- Jonathon Brandmeier previews Game 6 of the series between the Blackhawks and Coyotes

Jonathon Brandmeier talks to WGN Radio's play-by-play announcer for the Blackhawks, John Wiedeman. Johnny B asks him what it's going to take...

Johnny B 04-23-12 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks about Jokes4Miles.com

Johnny B talks to Len Austrevich. Len's son, Miles, is battling brain cancer at just 19 years old. Miles is about to undergo treatment...

Johnny B 04-23-12 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks to a family who asking for money on the expressway

Johnny B talks to Joey Giancaspro and his girlfriend, April. The couple, along with their baby boy and dogs, left California to help Joey'...

Johnny B 04-23-12 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. --Johnny B kicks off Talk Like Shakespeare Day' in Chicago

Johnny B talks about how Mayor Rahm Emanuel named today 'Talk Like Shakespeare Day.' This would have been the 448th birthday of the...

Jonathon Brandmeier 04-20-12 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. -- Jonathon Brandmeier talks to members of the Windy City Roller League

Jonathon Brandmeier noticed some women on roller blades outside the showcase studio on Michigan Avenue. They turned out to be members of the...

Johnny B 04-20-12 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. -- Johnny B draws a winner for a pair of tickets to the Bruce Springsteen concert at Wrigley Field

Johnny B recaps a story about a 4-year-old kid who wandered on the field at U.S. Cellular Field. He also talks about what students at a...

Johnny B 04-20-12 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. -- Johnny B catches up with a potential potty training client

Johnny B talks to Antoinette Struck. Antoinette's husband, Eric, called into the show on Thursday when Johnny was talking to a...

Johnny B 04-20-12 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. -- Johnny B recaps a 'Chicago Magazine' article about the best 20 new restaurants in Chicago

Johnny B talks about an interview he had with Penny Pollack. Penny is the dining editor for Chicago Magazine. In the May issue, Chicago...

Jonathon Brandmeier 04-19-12 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. -- Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Kevin Farley in studio

Jonathon Brandmeier is joined by Kevin Farley in studio. Johnny B and Kevin talk about their similar paths. In addition to growing up in...

Johnny B 04-19-12 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks to a professional potty trainer

Johnny B talks to Adriana Vermillion. Adriana has been a professional potty trainer since 1998. Since Johnny revealed that he wet the bed as...

Johnny B 04-19-12 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks Derrick Rose being on the cover of 'GQ'

Johnny B talks about the Chicago Bulls with sportscaster Dave Eanet. They talk about the Bulls chances of having a rematch with the Heat...

Johnny B 04-19-12 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks about the couple who won a share of the 'Mega Millions' jackpot

Johnny B talks about the press conference that was held in Red Bud, Illinois yesterday. The press conference unveiled one of the winners...

Jonathon Brandmeier 04-18-12 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. -- Jonathon Brandmeier talks to comedian Frank Caliendo

Jonathon Brandmeier talks to John Madden, Charles Barkley, Jim Rome, Terry Bradshaw, Bill Cosby and Senator John McCain. Johnny B actually...

Johnny B 04-18-12 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. -- Johnny B give away tickets to the Bruce Springsteen concert at Wrigley Field

Johnny B has a pair of tickets to a special upcoming event. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are playing at Wrigley field. After...

Johnny B 04-18-12 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. -- Johnny B revisits with a woman whose Pomeranian was killed by a pit bull

Johnny B talks to Audrey Fisher. A few weeks ago, Audrey shared a story with Johnny. She was at Montrose beach with her daughter and their 8...

Johnny B 04-18-12 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. -- Johnny B and the crew talk about the illegal hit in the Blackhawks game

Johnny B talks about the illegal check Raffi Torres of the Phoenix Coyotes put on Marian Hossa of the Blackhawks. Hossa left on a...

Jonathon Brandmeier 04-17-12 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. -- Jonathon Brandmeier talks playoff hockey with John Wiedeman

Jonathon Brandmeier talks to the radio play-by-play announcer for the Chicago Blackhawks, John Wiedeman. Johnny finds out what the keys...

Johnny B 04-17-12 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks to a man whose son was attacked by a swan

Johnny B talks to Raymond 'Doc' Hensley. Raymond's son, Anthony, worked at condominium complex near Des Plaines, tending to swans who helped...

Johnny B 04-17-12 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks to one of the co-founders of 'Baconfest'

Johnny B talks to Seth Zurer, one of the co-founders of 'Baconfest.' The sold out even took place over the weekend. Johnny B finds out...

Johnny B 04-17-12 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks about Tax Day

With individual income tax returns due to the federal government, Johnny B decided to talk a little about taxes.

Jonathon Brandmeier 04-16-12 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. -- Jonathon Brandmeier reviews the movie 'Bully' with callers

Jonathon Brandmeier saw the movie 'Bully' over the weekend. He takes calls from listeners to get thier thoughts on the movies. He also talks...

Johnny B 04-16-12 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. -- Johnny B finds a winner for the most annoying alarm clock

Last week, Johnny B talked to the inventor of the most annoying alarm clock in the world, Paul Sammut. Paul told Johnny he wanted to hook...

Johnny B 04-16-12 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks a little bit about everything

Johnny B covers a wide variety of topics in the 6:00 hour. Sports, technology and entertainment each get some love. Johnny talks about the...

Johnny B 04-16-12 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. -- Johnny B reveals a childhood secret

Johnny B reveals an embarrassing secret about himself that he has kept since he was a child. Johnny also talks about a woman who did know...

Jonathon Brandmeier 04-13-12 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. -- Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Denis Savard about the first game of the 2012 NHL Playoffs for the Blackhawks

Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Blackhawks' legend Denis Savard about the disappointing overtime loss for the 'Hawks in Game 1 of the Stanley...

Johnny B 04-13-12 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks to one of his fans in Germany

Johnny B talks with Daniel Statsny. Daniel lives in Bavaria, Germany and listens to Johnny B on the WGN Radio app. Johnny and Daniel talk...

Johnny B 04-13-12 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks about Axl Rose and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Johnny B talks about Axl Rose refusing to be involved in the Rock And Roll's Hall Of Fame induction of 'Guns N' Roses.' Johnny also...

Johnny B 04-13-12 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks about 'The Three Stooges'

Johnny B celebrates Friday the 13th by playing some clips from 'The Three Stooges' TV show. 'The Three Stooges' movie was released in...

Jonathon Brandmeier 04-12-12 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. -- Jonathon Brandmeier talks to comedian Jim Gaffigan

Jonathon Brandmeier talks with Jim Gaffigan. The comedian just released his comedy special 'Mr. Universe.' The comedy special can only be...

Johnny B 04-12-12 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks to a woman who found a 'Holy Chip'

Johnny B talks to Carol Isaak. The Minnesota woman found what she believes to be an image of Jesus on the cross on a potato chip. She...

Johnny B 04-12-12 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks to Kalita the Magician

Johnny B talks to the 'World's only Extricationist,' Kalita the Magician. Kalita put a challenge out to Johnny B's listeners. He says that...

Johnny B 04-12-12 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks about the most annoying alarm clock

Johnny B talks to Paul Sammut. Paul invented what he describes as the most annoying alarm clock. There is no snooze button, unless you...

Jonathon Brandmeier 04-11-12 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. -- Jonathon Brandmeier talks about the '20 Best New Restaurants in Chicago'

Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Penny Pollack. Penny is Chicago magazine's dining editor. She helped create the list of the top 20...

Johnny B 04-11-12 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks about a poison pill for the Asian Carp

Johnny B talks to Mark Gaikowski. Mark is a research physiologist at the Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center. He and his...

Johnny B 04-11-12 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks to guys who had their bicycle-built-for-two stolen

Johnny B talks to Terry Gorman and Sheldon Atovsky. Terry and Sheldon own a pink bike that is built-for-two. the bike was stolen outside...

Johnny B 04-11-12 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. -- Johnny B reacts to the five-game suspension for Ozzie Guillen

Johnny B talks about the five-game suspension Ozzie Guillen received for comments he made about Fidel Castro. Johnny also talks to some...

Jonathon Brandmeier 04-10-12 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. -- Jonathon Brandmeier talks to a Cuban restaurant owner about Ozzie Guillen

Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Alberto Gonzalez about the comments Ozzie Guillen made about Fidel Castro. Alberto was born in Cuba and now...

Johnny B 04-10-12 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks to a woman whose dog was attacked by a pit bull at Montrose Beach

Johnny B talks to Audrey Fisher. Audrey's dog, an 8 pound Pomeranian, was attacked by a pit bull at Montrose Beach. After spending five days...

Johnny B 04-10-12 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. -- Johnny B talks to the 'Coupon Queen'

Johnny B finds out where to save the most cash this week when he talks to Jill Cataldo, the 'coupon queen.' Johnny also catches up with...

Johnny B 04-10-12 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. -- Johnny B recaps the comments about Cuba made by Ozzie Guillen

Johnny B talks to sports anchor, Dave Eanet, about the comments Ozzie Guillen made about Cuban dictator, Fidel Castro. Later in the hour...

Jonathon Brandmeier 04-05-12 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Theo Epstein, Pat Hughes and Coach Q

Jonathon Brandmeier ended his remote broadcast from the Captain Morgan Club outside Wrigley Field with a bang. Johnny B and Dave Eanet...

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