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Jonathon Brandmeier talks to a Chicago native 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 with a...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Bob Saget
Johnny B talks with stand-up comedian and former "Fullhouse" star, Bob Saget. Saget is set to sing the national anthem at Saturday's White...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to woman who crashed into moose but still went to work
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Michelle Higgins of Newfoundland, Canada. Michelle hit a moose, and then drove 25 miles to work with her...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks about a coyote attack
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Dan Ferrelli. Dan is the spokesperson for the City of Aurora. There was a man recently that was attacked by a...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to cops to find out where to eat
Jonathon Brandmeier is joined in studio by Sergeant David J. Haynes and Christopher 'Bull' Garlington. Sgt. Haynes and Bull wrote a book...
Jonathon Brandmeier gets his dreams analyzed
Joanthon Brandmeier talks to Dr. Laurel Clark. Dr. Clark is a dream interpreter and president of the school of metaphysics. Johnny B asks...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Andre Dawson
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...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to the grandmother of first round pick for the Chicago Bears, Shea McClellin
Jonathon Brandmeier plays a game of mystery guest. Listeners call in to try and guess the identity. It turns out the guest is the...
Jonathon Brandmeier recaps the Bulls loss in Game 2 to the 76ers
Jonathon Brandmeier and the crew talk about the disappointing loss for the Chicago Bulls in Game 2 of their playoff series against the...
Jonathon Brandmeier reacts to the Derrick Rose injury
Jonathon Brandmeier isn't worried about the torn ACL Derrick Rose suffered in the first playoff game for the Bulls. Johnny B has the same...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks about the 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...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks about boycotting gas in New Lenox
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to the mayor of New Lenox, Tim Balderman. Mayor Balderman is encouraging the residents of New Lenox to purchase...
Jonathon Brandmier talks to John Wiedeman about Game 6 of the Blackhawks-Coyotes series
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to WGN Radio's play-by-play announcer for the Blackhawks, John Wiedeman. They discuss how exciting the series...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to the 'Q Brothers'
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to the 'Q Brothers.' Gregory 'GQ' Qaiyum and Jeffry 'JQ' Qaiyum join Johnny B in studio. The 'Q Brothers' will...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to members of the Windy City Roller League
Jonathon Brandmeier talks girls from the 'Hell's Belles' team of the Windy City Roller League. Johnny B saw them rollerblading outside the...
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...
Jonathon Brandmeier and the crew discuss the cheap hit in the Blackhawks game
Jonathon Brandmeier talks about the hit forward Raffi Torres put on Marian Hossa of the Blackhawks in Game 3 of their playoff series against...
Jonathon Brandmeier reveals a childhood secret
Jonathon Brandmeier reveals an embarrassing secret about himself that he has kept since he was a child.
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to one of his fans in Germany
Jonathon Brandmeier talks with Daniel Statsny. Daniel lives in Bavaria, Germany and listens to Johnny B on the WGN Radio app. Johnny and...
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...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks about a poison pill for Asian Carp
Johnny B talks to Mark Gaikowski. Mark is a research physiologist at the Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center. He and his...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Theo Epstein
Jonathon Brandmeier talks with the president of baseball operations for the Cubs, Theo Epstein, on opening day.
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Ron Santo Jr
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Ron Santo Jr and Alan Fabris. Alan is the director of sales and marketing Westin Michigan Avenue. The hotel...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Judah Friedlander from '30 Rock'
Jonathon Brandmeier talks with Judah Friedlander. Judah plays Frank on '30 Rock' which airs on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. on NBC. Johnny B talks...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Mr. Moviefone about 'Bully'
Jonathon Brandmeier calls up Mr. Moviefone to fins out why the movie 'Bully' is only playing in select theaters. Johnny B and Mr....
Jonathon Brandmeier has Ike Barinholtz and Keegan-Michael Key in studio
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Keegan-Michael Key and Ike Barinholtz in studio. They are in town for the 'Chicago Improv Awards Show Benefit.'...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Paul Babakitis from the JetBlue flight
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to former police sergeant Paul Babakitis. Paul was not only on the JetBlue flight, he was one of the passengers...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Kalita the Magician
Jonathon Brandmeier gets in touch with Kalita the Magician. Kalita had sent Johnny B an email with a challenge for Johnny's listeners.
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Gallagher about his health
Jonathon Brandmeier calls up Gallagher the comedian. Gallagher is currently in the hospital after suffering a heart attack and going into...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks about NFL bounties with Glen Kozlowski
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to former Chicago Bears wide receiver, Glen Kozlowski. They discuss the penalties handed out for the bounty system...
Jonathon Brandmeier wishes his mom a happy birthday
Jonathon Brandmeier calls his mom on her birthday. He talks to her about her favorite singer, Frank Sinatra. Johnny B plays some clips of...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Senator John McCain and Dick Vitale
Jonathon Brandmeier is joined by Senator John McCain in studio. Johnny B talks to him about the Republican Primary Election in Illinois as...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks politics with Senator John McCain
Jonathon Brandmeier is joined by Senator John McCain in studio. Senator McCain is in Chicago for the Illinois Republican Primary Election...
Jonathon Brandmeier and Senator John McCain talk to Dick Vitale about the NCAA basketball tournament
Jonathon Brandmeier is joined by Senator John McCain in studio. Johnny B and Senator McCain talk to sportscaster Dick Vitale about the...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Dr. Perry D. Hoffman about Borderline Personality Disorder.
Jonathon Brandmeier talks about borderline personality disorder with Dr. Perry D. Hoffman. The Pro Bowl wide receiver the Chicago Bears...
Jonathon Brandmeier follows the Blagojevich coverage as it unfolds
Jonathon Brandmeier and the crew talk about former Governor Rod Blagojevich heading off to prison. Johnny B calls Ziff Sistrunk, who was...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks about Rod Blagojevich with Ziff Sistrunk in studio
Jonathon Brandmeier talks with Ziff Sistrunk, who joined Rod Blagojevich and his wife Patti during Blago's press conference yesterday. Ziff,...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks about the Bears acquiring Brandon Marshall
Jonathon Brandmeier talks about pros and cons of the Chicago Bears' new wide receiver, Brandon Marshall. Johnny B talks to Dave Eanet...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Cheech Marin
Jonathon Brandmeier talks with Cheech Marin from the famous comedy duo, 'Cheech and Chong.' They will be performing at the 'Horseshoe...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks about Good Samaritan Day
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Eric Puetz on Good Samaritan Day. Eric chased a guy who stole a purse from an elderly woman.
Jonathan Brandmeier talks to a passenger who was on the airplane whose flight attendant ranted about crashing
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Greg Lozano who was on an American Airlines flight from Dallas to Chicago. Before the airplane took off, a...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to a woman who found a squirrel in her toilet
Jonathan Brandmeier talks to Rose Stroman-Morris. The South Carolina woman who found a squirrel in her toilet.
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Welz Kauffman about the upcoming concert season at the Ravinia
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to the president and CEO of the Ravinia Festival, Welz Kauffman. Welz talks about the 2012 concert lineup....
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to the Executive Director of the National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children
Jonathan Brandmeier talks to Nancy Ruhe. Nancy is the Executive Director of the National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children. She...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Jim 'Skinny' Sheahan about the South Side Irish parade
Jonathon Brandmeier talks about the South Side Irish parade with Jim 'Skinny' Sheahan. The parade is returning but with stricter rules....
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to comedian Eddie Brill
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to the comedian who opens up for David Letterman on the "Late Show with David Latterman' Eddie Brill. Eddie is...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Judy Belushi on the 30th anniversary of John Belushi's death
Jonathan Brandmeier talks to Judy Belushi about the 'Official Blues Brothers Revue.' Judy is the producer of the special star-studded...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to representative selling tickets for for Jeffrey Dahmer walking tour
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to 'Bam Marketing and Media' sales representative Amanda Morden. 'Bam Marketing and Media' is selling tickets for...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks fishing with Babe Winkelman
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to nationally recognized outdoors-man Babe Winkelman about fishing. Babe hosts 'Good Fishing' and 'Outdoor...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Governor Pat Quinn about the tornado in Harrisburg, Illinois
Jonathon Brandmeier talks about the tornado that touched-down in Harrisburg, Illinois. Johnny B talks to Governor Pat Quinn about issuing...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Dave Kaplan about comments made by Paul Konerko
Jonathon Brandmeier and sportscaster Dave Kaplan talk about the controversial comments made by White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko. Kaplan...
Jonathon Brandmeier toasts Bob Collins on his birthday
Jonathon Brandmeier, Orion Samuelson and the WGN anchors talk about former host Bob Collins. Orion delivers a toast for what would have been...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks spring training with Dave Kaplan
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to sportscaster Dave Kaplan about the Cubs starting spring training. Dave is covering the team in Mesa, Arizona....
Jonathan Brandmeier talks about the food at the 'Oscars' with Wolfgang Puck
Jonathan Brandmeier talks to Wolfgang Puck about the menu he is preparing for the 'Oscars' on Sunday. Johnny B also plays a song that was...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Representative Dave Winters about shooting Asian carp in the Illinois River
Jonathon Brandmeier talks about a proposed bill that would allow people to shoot Asian Carp with a shotgun in the Illinois River. He...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to marine's father who burned the New Jersey state flag
Johnny B talks to John Burri, who burned the New Jersey state flag in protest of New Jersey flying the flag at half-staff in memory of...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to the legendary high wire family the 'Flying Wallendas'
Johnny B talks to Nik and Mario Wallenda, two members of the the legendary high wire family the 'Flying Wallendas.' Nik 'The King of the...
Jonathon Brandmeier prepares for the end of the world
Johnny B talks to the co-owner of 'Practical Preppers' Scott Hunt. Scott provided his extensive knowledge on preparedness for preppers...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Dr. Joe Mendelson about rare frog euthanization
Johnny talks with curator of herpetology at the Atlanta Zoo, Dr. Joe Mendelson. The zoo had to euthanize a rare Rabbs' fringe-limb frog. The...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to 'Food Network Star' Season 7 winner Jeff Mauro
Johnny B talks with Jeff Mauro who won Season 7 of 'Food Network Star.' Jeff also hosts a show on 'Food Network' called the 'Sandwich King.'...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Gallagher about his upcoming comedy show
Johnny B talks to comedy legend Gallagher about his Friday night show. Gallagher will be performing at 7:00 p.m. at the John Barleycorn in...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to police Captain Kevin Deaver about the dangers of prank calls
Johnny talks with Lewisville, TX police Captain Kevin Deaver about a video game related prank call. A police swat team in Lewisville...
Jonathon Brandmeier talks to Professor Dick Simpson about corruption in Chicago
Johnny B talks about Chicago being the most corrupt city in the nation with UIC Professor Dick Simpson.
Jonathon Brandmeier has Coach Q get a psychic reading
Johnny B and Coach Q talk to Jorianne the 'coffee psychic.' Jorianne has an interesting psychic reading for Coach Q, whose Blackhawks are on...
Johnny B talks to 'E! News' host Giuliana Rancic about Grammys
Johnny talks with 'E! News' host Giuliana Rancic about the Grammy Awards and Whitney Houston's death.
Johnny talks to entertainment reporter Gino Salomone about Grammys
Johnny B talks about the Grammy Awards with entertainment reporter Gino Salomone.
Johnny B talks about the Mimi Alford affair with JFK
Johnny talks about the affair JFK had with intern Mimi Alford. Johnny plays clips from news shows and takes calls from listeners.
Johnny talks to Stone Park nun about approved strip club next door
Johnny B talks to Sister Marissonia Daltoe from Stone Park, IL. She is the nun fighting the strip club that has been approved to be built...
Johnny B talks to Andy Lewis -- Slackline Dancer
Andy performed at Madonna's Super Bowl halftime show.
Johnny catches up with Danny Bonaduce
Johnny talks to Danny Bonaduce about his Sasquatch movie. It stars Barry Williams (Greg Brady) as well as Danny Bonaduce. Danny is now...
Johnny B talks ratings for big game commercials
Johnny talks about the commercials for the big game and discusses ratings.
Johnny B explains the Cubs song competition
Johnny talks to listeners on the phone and clarifies that the Cubs song competition is not to replace the song 'Go Cubs Go.'
Johnny talks about Randy Travis' problems with the law
Johnny talks about Randy Travis' problems with the law and plays a news clip of the incident.
Johnny learns about 'Thundershirts' for dogs
Johnny talks to Phil Blizzard who is the founder of the 'Thundershirt,' the jacket for dogs that provides gentle pressure to relieve...
Johnny B talks to 1985 Chicago Bears Super Bowl Champ Tim Wrightman
Johnny talks with Tim Wrightman who was with the Chicago Bears in 1985 when they won the Super Bowl.
Johnny talks to Entertainment Reporter Gino Salomone to get a recap of the Super Bowl commercials
Johnny talks to Entertainment Reporter Gino Salomone about the Super Bowl commercials, the winners and the losers.
Johnny B talks to Deborah Norville from 'Inside Edition'
Johnny talks to the host of the top rated syndicated news magazine show, 'Inside Edition.'
Gov. Quinn does 'The Cinnamon Challenge' on Johnny's show
Johnny invites Governor Quinn into the studio and Governor Quinn does 'The Cinnamon Challenge' on Johnny's show.
Johnny talks to the President of WVON1690 about the passing of Don Cornelius
Johnny talks to Melody Spann Cooper the President of WVON1690 about the passing of Don Cornelius. Don worked at the station in 1966.
Chicago man creates joke website to help son cope with cancer
Johnny talks to Len Austervich a Chicago man who set up a website so people could send in jokes to his son Miles who is suffering from a...
Johnny talks to Dr. Katz about the new teen craze 'The Cinnamon Challenge'
Johnny talks to Dr. David L. Katz director of Yale University Prevention Research Center about the new craze of kids chugging cinnamon....
Johnny talks to I-Team investigative reporter Chuck Goudie
Johnny talks to I-Team Investigative Reporter Chuck Goudie who is covering the story about bodies piling up in the Cook County morgue.
Johnny B talks to Director/Producer Chris Moore
Johnny talks to Director/Producer Chris Moore about his documentary 'The People Speak.' The live stage version entitled 'The People Speak,...
Johnny talks to Survivor's Frank Sullivan
Johnny talks to Survivor's Frank Sullivan about his suit against Newt Gingrich regarding the song he co-wrote, 'The Eye of the Tiger.'...
Johnny talks to Reverend Pfleger about 'The Bachelor'
Johnny talks to Reverend Dr. Michael Pfleger a Chicago pastor at the Faith Community of Saint Sabina about his view of the ABC show 'The...
Jonathon Brandmeier 01-26-12 -- Johnny finds out if it is a great day in South Carolina
Johnny calls the government office in South Carolina and finds out it's a great day in South Carolina. Two South Carolina legislators...
Jonathon Brandmeier 01-26-12 -- Johnny talks with Dave and Steve about the Pro Bowl
Johnny talks with WGN's Dave Eanet and Steve Bertrand about the risk of injury during the Pro Bowl. Also, Johnny talks to a guy outside who...
Jonathon Brandmeier 01-26-12 -- Johnny talks to Greg Dimenna
Johnny talks to Greg Dimenna who is the Blackhawks fan who professed his love to CSN Reporter Sarah Kustok on live television.
Jonathon Brandmeier 01/26/12 -- Johnny and Hector talk about voting for Mitt Romney
Johnny and Hector talk about voting for Mitt Romney in the upcoming election. Also, Johnny plays 'What if God was Mexican' and a clip...
Jonathon Brandmeier 01-26-12 -- Johnny talks to Pat Hughes
Johnny talks to Pat Hughes the Chicago Cubs Broadcaster. Pat is signing his CD 'Ron Santo, Cubs Legend' and his book 'Ron Santo: A...
Jonathon Brandmeier 01-26-12 -- Johnny talks to Nick Tassoni
Johnny talks to Nick Tassoni who is the 15-year-old from Rockford, IL who reeled in the record walleye on the Pecatonica River. The walleye...
Coach Q talks about the game tonight against Nashville
Coach Q talks to Johnny about the Blackhawks game tonight against the Nashville Predators.
Drew Peterson's defense attorney Joel Brodsky talks about the movie 'Drew Peterson: Untouchable'
Johnny talks to Drew Peterson's defense attorney Joel Brodsky about the movie that aired last night on lifetime titled 'Drew Peterson:...
Scottish director Anthony Baxter talks about his movie 'You've Been Trumped'
Johnny talks to Anthony Baxter a Scottish Director who made the movie 'You've Been Trumped.' Anthony Baxter was jailed for taking on Donald...
Johnny B finds out how a boxer saved a poodle from an owl
Johnny talks to Pat Evans from Pingree Grove, IL who tells him how his boxer saved his daughter's 7 lb. poodle/shih-tzu mix from a great...
State Representative Elaine Nekritz files a bill to record police officers
John talks to State Representative Elaine Nekritz who has filed a bill that would allow you to record a police officer working in public...
Gino Salomone talks about last night's Golden Globe Awards
Gino Salomone reports on the Golden Globe winners and talks about the highlights of the evening.
Cook County Clerk Dorothy Brown talks about mortgage surplus fund
Johnny talks to Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown and finds out more about the mortgage surplus fund. There is roughly 16...
Johnny B finds out the top scams from the Better Business Bureau
Johnny B talks to Steve Bernas the President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois about the top scams.
Chicago woman tells how singing a song on YouTube landed her a date with actor Jason Segel
John has Chelsea Gill in the studio. Chelsea is the superfan who asked actor Jason Segel out by singing him a song on YouTube. She sings...
Johnny B finds out what your sports memorabilia is worth
Johnny talks to 'Mr. Mint' Alan Rosen to find out what sports memorabilia is worth.
A Naperville woman tells how she lost half her weight
John talks to Marge Lyse from Naperville who is featured in the new People Magazine in the 'Half Their Size' issue and was on The Today...
Alderman Robert Fioretti talks about pit bulls and reviewing the city's dog laws
Johnny talks to 2nd Ward Alderman Robert Fioretti to find out if Chicago should ban pit bulls. Alderman Fioretti has called for a review of...
WGN-TV reporter Tom Negovan talks about Romney's slim victory at the Iowa caucus
Johnny talks to Tom Negovan an emmy award-winning journalist and news anchor/reporter for WGN -TV channel 9 about Romney's slim victory at...
Couple recounts fighting pit bulls to save jogger
John talks to Deborah Plummer Lee who is the wife of Stanley Lee. The couple fought off two pit bulls yesterday in order to save a jogger...
It's a Klingon Christmas at the Greenhouse Theater
John talks to Christopher Kidder the director of "A Klingon Christmas Carol." and two of the actors. This is the first full-length play...
Kerry Wood talks about the Wood Family Foundation
Kerry Wood talks to John about the Wood Family Foundation which was founded to improve the lives of children in and around the Chicago area.
Chuck Goudie talks to Johnny about Sam Hurd's cocaine bust
John talks to Chuck Goudie an investigative reporter from ABC News about Sam Hurd's cocaine bust.
What you should know before you give a pet as a gift
Steve Dale who is a certified dog and cat behavior consultant talks to Johnny about why you should always make a decision to get a pet as...
Sweetie the pig survives being shot by someone for Thanksgiving dinner
John talks with Laura Konow from Homer Glen, IL. Her pig Sweetie was shot by someone the day before Thanksgiving. The pig survived and...
Car driven by Coke Zero and mentos
Fritz Grobe and Stephen Voltz set a world record for distance in a car powered by Coke Zero and mentos. Go to www.eepybird.com to find...
Johnny talks to Ron Santo's son
Ron Santo's son Jeff Santo talks to Johnny about his dad being elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Disappear with the help of a privacy consultant
Frank Ahearn a privacy consultant from New York tells us how he has been helping people disappear since 2002. For more information go to...
Pizzas for the troops in Afghanistan and Iraq
Donate money for pizzas for the troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. Go to pizzas4patriots.com. The pizzas will be deep-dish pizzas from Unos.
Mayor Emanuel talks to Johnny about movies
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel talks to Johnny about some of his favorite movies.
Governor Quinn talks to Johnny on his first day
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn welcomes Johnny on his first day at WGN Radio.
Jonathon Brandmeier's first segment on WGN Radio
Johnny B goes all of 30 seconds before spilling water into the audio console on his first morning drive show on 720 WGN.
Johnny B visits Garry Meier
Happy Birthday Garry!! Garry talks to the newly announced WGN morning host, Johnny B. They talk about Johnny trying to sneak into the studio...
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