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02-06-12 Garry talks about Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show
Garry discusses the halftime show for Sunday's Super Bowl. Garry is impressed at how quickly they set up the stage, eight minutes by his...
02-03-12 Garry talks to Rick Kogan
Rick recently attended a show called The People Speak based on a book written by Howard Zinn. Matt Damon was at this event and Rick talks...
02-02-12 Garry talks about bank robbers
After a bank robbery this week, Garry decides to tackle the subject of bank robbers and why most of them can't pull them off without getting...
02-01-12 Garry talks about physically fascinating people
What's a giantess? How big was the largest baby ever born? What's the lifespan of someone over 7 feet tall? Garry visits the land of the...
01-30-12 Garry talks about kids and the internet
What's sad about a shocking study that Garry talks about is that it may not surprise you. Not only do children claim they have a strong...
01-27-12 Garry has Rick Kogan on the show
Garry welcomes Rick Hogan back to the show. Next Tuesday Rick will be at the Metro for a benefit event called Voices of a People's History....
01-26-12 Garry talks about banning pajamas
Garry talks about a Louisiana commissioner who is trying to ban pajamas from being worn in public. If that doesn't sound funny, you'll...
01-25-12 Garry talks about the TLC show My Strange Addictions
Garry is baffled by some of the people he heard will be featured on the new season of My Strange Addiction. Some of the odd balls include...
01-24-12 Garry talks to Henry Winkler
HEYYYY! Henry Winkler, aka The Fonz, talks to Garry about his new book, fly fishing, and Arrested Development. Garry also presses Henry...
01-23-12 Garry talks about losing contacts and locking your keys in your car
A story about Garry losing his contact lens in the snowstorm on Friday turns into a discussion about people locking their keys in their car....
01-20-12 Garry talks Blackhawks with Troy Murray
Garry has Troy Murray on the phone while he commutes to the United Center in tonight's awful snowstorm. After a brief weather discussion,...
01-19-12 Garry talks about America's rudest cities
Bossy taxi drivers, rude strangers, a deficiancy of "please" and "thank you"...find out where Chicago ranks on the list of America's...
01-18-12 Garry talks about bad dogs and Paula Deen
Garry tells a story of him walking his dog Spud when he was a kid and being chased by another dog. The funny part is that instead of Spud...
01-17-12 Garry analyzes the cruise ship that sank
A mute man outside the showcase studio draws Garry's attention when he tries to communicate with Garry by holding up paper he is writing on....
01-16-12 Garry talks about a weekend of Wisconsin wins and losses
Today's clip starts off with audio from Miss Wisconsin, the winner of the Miss America pageant. Garry can't get past the fact that she...
01-13-12 Garry is joined by Pat Hughes at the Cubs Convention
Garry broadcasts in front of a live audience at the Hilton for the Cubs Convention. Pat Hughes, who has been with the Cubs for 17 years now,...
01-12-12 Garry takes on scams
Garry talks about the different types of scams that people unknowingly become victims too and this opens the doors to a flood of callers....
01-11-12 Garry welcomes food critic Phil Vettel
Phil Vettel, food critic for the Tribune, stops by the studio to talk food with Garry. Phil names some awards that chefs and restaurants...
01-10-12 Garry talks about Hostess
Warning, this segment may induce cupcake cravings. Garry continues today's discussion about Hostess filing for bankruptcy, however, the...
01-09-12 Garry learns new cures for the cold
Garry has a cold and callers feed him unusual advice on how to overcome his illness. Next Garry tackles some funny news stories and takes...
01-06-12 Garry's bright side of life
It's Friday and Garry decided that he wants to cover John Williams segment, the bright side of life. After an entertainingly shaky start,...
01-05-12 Garry's rat talk and supernatural consideration
Garry is joined by Jim Ramsey in the beginning of this segment to contribute to the discussion about rats and UFO's. Callers shed some...
01-04-12 Garry talks about men working in lingerie stores
Garry has an interesting topic about a new law in Saudi Arabia that will finally allow women to sell lingerie and other woman's apparel....
01-03-12 Garry talks about traveling during the holidays
Garry has many things to talk about now that the holidays are over. He begins by talking about going to the airport during break and how...
12-22-11 Garry is joined by Jim Peterik and Lisa McClowry
Garry brings the holiday cheer to Michigan avenue and welcomes singer and songwriters Jim Peterik and Lisa McClowry to the studio. Jim,...
12-21-11 Garry talks about baby Jesus and accidental car theft
This segment starts off with a caller praising Garry for, "bringing the crib to the trib" with the baby Jesus that he displays in the...
12-20-11Garry lists the top 5 cities to move to for a fresh start at life
If you're divorced, recently laid off, or dealing with any other life changing event and want a start fresh, then Garry has a list of the...
12-19-11 Garry talks about Kim Jong Il
Garry is in the holiday spirit but today's stories may be bringing him down. He starts off by requesting that a depressing news story NOT be...
12-16-11 Garry talks to Rick Kogan about drinking and hangovers.
Rick joins Garry in the studio and they have a serious and interesting conversation about drinking, hangovers and drugs. The start by off...
12-15-11 Garry talks about Christmas trees and artillery shells
Garry first acknowledges Donny Osmond and how nice of a guest he was to have on the show. After talking a little bit about A Very Garry...
12-14-11 Garry talks to Donny Osmond!
Donny Osmond joins Garry Meier for A Very Garry Christmas at the Signature Room. Donny first talks about winning Dancing With the Stars...
12-14-11 Garry is joined by Jim Ramsey
Garry broadcasts from Signature Room at the Hancock Building for his second annual A Very Garry Christmas. Jim Ramsey joins Garry as he...
12-13-11 Garry talks about cats
Did you know a cat has 18 toes? Did you know Daniel the cat has a near record 26 toes? Now you do thanks to Garry! Daniel has helped the...
12-12-11 Lap dances for the Needy!
Garry has an interesting holiday story about a Chicago strip club that offers free lap dances for people who donate toys, the name of this...
12-12-11 Garry talks about traffic and Dutch Miracle on 34th Street
A clip of a Dutch version of Miracle on 34th Street starts off Garry's rant. Then the focus gets switched to the stalls in traffic due to...
12-12-11 Garry talks to Patrick Sharp
Garry chats with # 10 of the Blackhawks Patrick Sharp. Garry congratulates Patrick for the last couple wins AND for becoming a father to a...
12-09-11 Garry talks to Rick Kogan
Garry and Rick talk about AM/FM radio and the changes that have been occurring, also mentioning changes at WGN with Jonathon Brandmeier...
12-08-11 Garry talks about show errors and
Garry claims he has started a money jar where cash will be put everytime there is an error in the show. After a couple mishaps with news,...
12-07-11 Garry talks about the Taste of Chicago and A Christmas Carol
Garry briefly mentions the Taste of Chicago and how they are putting out bids for potential buyers who would run the event. Next Garry...
12-06-11 Garry lists disappointing facts about pop music
Garry shares a list of "12 extremely disappointing facts about popular music". To list a couple: the cast of "Glee" has had more songs on...
12-05-11 Garry talks to Andrew Horn, COO of Dreams for Kids
Garry talks to Andrew Horn, who is head of Dreams for Kids, an organization who has recently partnered with the Blackhawks. Dreams for...
12-05-11 Garry talks to John Wiedeman
Garry talks to Blackhawks radio announcer John Wiedeman live at the United Center. They begin by discussing the Bears upsetting lose against...
12-05-11 Garry talks to Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville
Garry sits down with Joel Quenneville before the Blackhawks game against the Coyotes. They talk about the Blackhawks penalty kill rating,...
12-02-11 Garry talks with new WGN morning host Johnny B
Happy Birthday Garry!! Garry talks to the newly announced WGN morning host, Johnny B. They talk about Johnny trying to sneak into the studio...
12-02-11 Garry talks about Hitchhikers
Happy Birthday Garry!! On a less cheerful note Garry talks about hitchhikers, starting off about an escaped convict in the Lockport area....
12-01-11 Garry talks squirrels
Garry starts this segment talking about a man who shot himself after a squirrel got in his pants. Next Garry talks about a hilarious...
11-30-11 Garry talks about shoplifting
Garry lists the top ten shoplifted items. Items include, toys, body sprays, bathroom products, electric items, etc. Listen to find out...
11-29-11 Garry talks about John Lennon
Garry talks about an auction that is selling John Lennon's "to-do list" that he wrote the same year he died. Amongst the list of things to...
11-29-11 Garry talks with Holland Taylor
Garry sits down with Holland Taylor, the mother in Two and a Half Men. They talk about Taylor's one woman play Ann, a story about Ann...
11-28-11 Garry talks about peeing football players and harassing debt collectors.
Garry talks about San Diego Charger Nick Novak, who was caught peeing during the game. Novak was kneeling off field while a trainer held a...
11-22-11 Garry talks to Bruce Dumont and Roy Leonard
Garry talks with Bruce Dumont, founder and president of the Museum of Broadcast Communications, and Roy Leonard, former WGN radio host. They...
11-22-11 Garry lists the top culprits for bad breath
Garry lists the five worst Holiday foods: 5. Candy canes 4. Cranberry sauce. 3. Candied yams. 2 Buttery mashed potatoes...click play to hear...
11-21-11 Garry talks to Mary Long of Holiday Huddle
Garry Meier welcomes Mary Long to the studio and they discuss Holiday Huddle, an event at Halas Hall on Dec. 9th that benefits the...
11-18-11 Garry talks to Rick Kogan.
Garry and Rick Kogan talk about the newly and beautifully decorated showcase studio. Rick tells a story about his first days broadcasting...
11-17-11 Garry talks to Ted Brunson
Garry talks to the host of Chicago's Best, Ted Brunson. Garry and Ted talk about the best Chicago food joints, from Mexican to Italian to...
11-16-11 Garry talks Blackhawks with John Wiedeman
Garry talks to Blackhawks broadcaster John Wiedeman. They analyze the 1st place Blackhawks and discuss the upcoming match with bitter...
11-16-11 Garry's Thanksgiving potty talk
In this hilarious clip, Garry talks about Thanksgiving dinner and the reason he avoids malls after gorging. You can probably guess the...
11-16-11 Garry talks to Peter Billingsley, "Ralphie" from A Christmas Story
Garry has Peter Billingsley in the showcase studio. They talk about A Christmas Story musical and what it's like for Peter to watch the...
11-15-11 Garry talks Christmas parties
Garry tries to figure out why WGN hasn't had a Christmas party in over 20 years. With the holidays around the corner, Garry makes his case...
11-14-11 Garry Meier talks about low voices
Having a lower voice may give politicians an advantage at elections. Garry talks about studies that link males with lower voices with having...
11-11-11 Garry Meier and Troy Murray discuss Blackhawks and Veterans Day
Garry Meier is joined by Troy Murray at the United Center for the Blackhawks game. As a tribute to Veterans day, Garry and Troy talk to...
11-11-11 Garry talks to Alison Ruble
Garry talks to Alison Ruble, president and COO of USO of Illinois. They discuss USO's involvement in helping members of the military and...
11-11-11 Frank Meier's memories of WWII
In 1982, Garry Meier's father, Frank, sat down with a tape recorder and recalled a 48-hour period of battle in December, 1944 during his...
11-10-11 Garry talks to Jimmy Vivino
Garry talks to Jimmy about Wrigley, touring, and his show at the Vic on November 12th. Garry confesses to tearing up after listening to a...
11-10-11 Garry talks to Erica Borggren, Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs
Garry speaks with Erica Borggren, director of the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs. Erica shares why buying a three dollar Illinois...
11-9-11 Garry talks about teen sex at home
Garry seems baffled as he expresses his concern about a woman who encouraged her child to have sex at home. Listeners share their thoughts...
11-08-11 Garry asks "how many kids is too many?"
Garry discusses the Duggar family and their recent announcement regarding their 20th child due in April. Listeners call in and share their...
11-07-11 Garry discusses his night at the Emmys
Garry talks about his experience at last night's Emmys. After not winning his category, he talks about sneaking out of the Emmys, or...
11-04-11 Garry talks to some mean parents!
Garry describes a recent montage of parents thats told their kids they ate all of their Halloween candy, and their reactions couldn't have...
11-03-11 Garry talks with Bill Leff
Garry starts off with a shocking story involving a man who killed his wife for destroying his Star Wars collection. Bill Leff lightens...
11-02-11 Garry tells you why you don't need your cell phone
Garry has enjoyed being sans cell phone for the last few years and does not plan on going back. He shares a story about a bride texting...
11-01-11 Garry talks with David Hochberg, President of Townstone Financial
Garry invites David on the show to talk to listeners, and give them advice on their home loans and mortgages.
10-31-11 Garry has a talk with Seymour
Garry talks with Seymour a listener of the show, and we soon find that Seymour is not a fan of Halloween.
10-31-11 Garry addresses the dangers of Halloween
Garry shares the new precautions authorities are taking to prevent sex offenders from coming into contact with children. Listeners share...
10-28-11 Garry talks with Rick Kogan
Garry has his weekly chat with Rick Kogan, and they cover their take on the World Series, Theo Epstein, and Ronnie Woo Woo. They also...
10-27-11 Garry asks...Why so serious?
Garry talks to Tom Skilling about his recent transformation into Batman's Joker. They not only dip into a little information about...
10-26-11 Garry wants to know, how old is too old?
Garry asks listeners at what age do they feel is too old for a woman to have a child. Listeners dial in to share their opinions as well...
10-25-11 Garry discusses moon dust
Garry shares a story about a 74-year old woman who was the target of a sting operation for attempting to sell a speck of moon dust in a...
10-24-11 Garry talks all about bees!
Garry shares a story about a truck in Idaho that spilled 14 millions bees onto the highway! Listeners share their experiences with those...
10-21-11 Garry talks with Rick Kogan
Garry and Rick talk about an array of topics including cigarettes, radio voices, and Gaddafi.
10-20-11 Garry talks with author Bill German
Garry talks with Bill German about his book, "Under Their Thumb: How a Nice Boy from Brooklyn Got Mixed Up with the Rolling Stones (and...
10-18-11 Garry wishes you a Happy Birthday!
Garry was prepared to wish weather man Jim Ramsey a Happy Birthday, but soon realizes it is not the day to celebrate. Listeners dial in...
10-17-11 Garry talks with the superintendent of the Illinois State Lottery
Garry is just like everyone else and wants to know how to win the lottery! Michael Jones, the newly appointed superintendent gives us a...
10-14-11 Garry talks with Rick Kogan
Garry sits down with Rick to talk about baseball and newspapers. Rick also explains how to take the edge off after a long day.
10-14-11 Garry talks with actress Carrie Fisher
Garry catches up with Carrie about her past in showbiz, as well as her Broadway solo show "Wishful Drinking."
10-12-11 Garry talks with director Robert Falls
Garry talks with award winning director Robert falls about his artistic play "Red", which is now playing at the Goodman Theatre.
10-11-11 Garry talks about strange collections
Garry tells a story of a couple who is offering a $500 reward for a stuffed animal. The lines open up and callers share their strange...
10-10-11 Garry talks about the good ole days with Tom Skilling
Garry and Tom take a ride down memory line and look at their time in radio during the 70's and 80's, and what music they played as disc...
10-07-11 Garry takes on funerals
Since it's getting closer to Halloween, Garry and listeners discuss some comical and somewhat interesting stories that have taken place...
10-06-11 Dean Richards is in the Studio with Garry
Garry and Dean talk about several films hitting the box office this week, including: Ides of March, Real Steel, and The Way.
10-05-11 Garry discusses the most dangerous cities in America
Garry talks with listeners about some of the most unsafe cities in our country, one of them being Springfield our state's capitol.
10/4/11 Garry chats with Bob Newhart
Garry talks with Bob about growing up in Chicago and his path in showbiz.
10-03-11 Garry talks pigs!
Garry discusses his recent visit to a pumpkin patch, and the topic quickly changes to some crazy stories about swine. Orion Samuelson calls...
9-29-11 Garry gives advice to the Schmidts
Garry plays recordings of Mr and Mrs Schmidt's domestic complaints to 911, and comes up with some catchy titles for a possible Schmidt...
9-28-11 Garry discusses the hidden fees hotels are now charging
Garry talks with callers about the hotel industry's sneaky way of upping your bill. Next time you check out make sure you know what you'...
9-26-11 Garry's mom gives her spin on baseball
Garry discusses with listeners the advice his mother has about baseball, as well as her tips on household feng shui.
9-26-11 Garry asks, "Paper or plastic?"
Garry asks callers to weigh in on what their take is on plastic bags, and our use of plastic in general. Should you pay for plastic?...
9-23-11 Garry looks at Rolling Stone's Readers Poll: The Best Television Theme Songs
Garry takes a ride down memory lane and discusses some of the most famous television show theme songs, find out what the number one song is.
9-22-11 Garry talks Blackhawks with the knowledgeable John Wiedeman
Garry and John talk all things hawks, as well as the tragic plane crash in Russia involving the Lokomotiv hockey team.
9-21-11 Garry discusses curfew
Garry and callers discuss what's appropriate curfew for children today, and what has changed throughout the years. The possibility of a...
9-20-11 Garry talks about the Kennedy closing due to the vice president's visit to Chicago
Garry discusses the implications of the Kennedy closing due to the vice president's visit. Callers chime in and give their opinions on...
9-19-11 Garry asks, "Do you see dead people?"
Garry discusses a story about two friends having a night on the town with their recently deceased friend, which opens up a very...
9-16-11 Garry talks with Blackhawks star Patrick Kane
Garry and Patrick talk about his upcoming season as well as his Stanley Cup win. Patrick ends the segment with a list of his favorite...
9-15-11 Garry is in the studio with Dean Richards
Garry and Dean discuss hockey and some new movies on the scene. Dean gives reviews on "Drive", and "I Don't Know How She Does It."
9-14-11 Garry discusses why men and women dream differently
Garry talks about the new research that has come out explaining why women have more intense and vivid dreams than men. Callers explain some...
9-13-11 Garry and Tom Skilling discuss the smoke from the Minnesota wild fire
Garry and Tom discuss the incoming smoke hitting Chicago and parts of Illinois from the Minnesota wild fire. If you smell smoke..you're not...
9-12-11 Garry discusses with listeners the annoyance of polluting
Garry talks with callers about when it's necessary to confront ignorant polluters that throw their trash wherever they please. Do you say...
9-08-11 Garry talks with the renowned Dean Richards
Dean Richards gives Garry and his viewers a review of the new movies Contagion and Warrior.
9-07-11 Garry discusses why Americans are the coolest, as well as our fast food
Garry discusses America's number one spot as the coolest nationality, according to Badoo.com. He also gets the opinions of callers when...
9-06-11 Garry talks with callers about Chicago architecture and Playboy
Garry discusses the history of Chicago architecture, and callers give their stories about memories in the 2nd city. Garry also talks...
9-01-11 Garry talks with comedian Colin Quinn
Garry has a talk with Colin Quinn, a well-known American stand-up who is starring in the Broadway show, Long Story Short. They also discuss...
8-30-11 Do you have a weird collection?
Garry discusses a recent clip he saw about two men with an overly obsessive Dolly Parton collection. Callers tell Garry what some of...
8-29-11 Michael Vick's former property is now a dog sanctuary
Garry talks to Reg Green, a dog enthusiast who has spent time in Michael Vick's old house, a former dog fighting ring. The estate is now run...
8-26-11 Where can you find a bookstore these days?
Garry discusses his recent visit to a Borders in the city, where he compares what he saw to Armageddon! The store was liquidating its...
8-25-11 Garry gives his opinion on the Illinois toll raise.
Can you believe it? The toll board has approved an increase for the tolls. Garry discusses, and callers weigh in.
8-23-11 Garry and the music industry.
Garry discusses the ever changing music industry with some mixed bag phone calls.
Carlos Zambrano wants to be a Cubbie. . . forever!
Dave Kaplan talked with Carlos Zambrano after Big Z walked off the filed and left the team in Atlanta. Z wants to pitch again in the Cubbie...
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