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We’ve got a really full WGN Radio show tonight starting at 9PM (Central)! We’ll check in with Axios reporter & author Monica Eng to get an update on ICE protests in Chicago and her late friend,…

Steve King @wgnhim.bsky.social · 8d

Tonight's @wgnradio.bsky.social show is pretty fully packed! @johnnieputman.bsky.social @carguytom.bsky.social @monicaeng.bsky.social @bobfukuda.bsky.social @beccathebreaker.bsky.social @gabesalgado82.bsky.social @axios.com

Steve & Johnnie @steveandjohnnie.bsky.social · 8d

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October 18th Game Plan!

October 11th WGN Radio Podcast!

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Steve King @wgnhim.bsky.social · 10d

Another fun show where we learned more than a few new things. @johnnieputman.bsky.social @crispen.bsky.social @beccathebreaker.bsky.social @bobfukuda.bsky.social

Steve & Johnnie @steveandjohnnie.bsky.social · 10d

The podcast of last Saturday's @wgnradio.bsky.social show that's just been posted. So, if you missed it, or you'd like to hear it again, just click this link. steveandjohnnie.wordpress.com/2025/10/15/o...

A fascinating conversation with Joe Berton, President of the Military Miniature Society of Illinois, Halloween photography tips from rock star photographer, Will Byington, the latest cyberspace new…

Patrick Crispen’s October 11th Technology Show Notes

Steve King @wgnhim.bsky.social · 12d

Apple's removal of ICE spotting apps, Bose ending cloud support for SoundTouch Speakers, this week in hacks and a lot more are all yours for the click. @johnnieputman.bsky.social @beccathebreaker.bsky.social @bobfukuda.bsky.social @gabesalgado82.bsky.social

Steve & Johnnie @steveandjohnnie.bsky.social · 12d

Dr. @crispen.bsky.social's technology notes from our October 11th @wgnradio.bsky.social show are now posted on our blog. steveandjohnnie.wordpress.com/2025/10/15/p...

Here are Dr. Patrick Crispen‘s technology notes from our October 11th WGN Radio show. Patrick is the Director of Educational Technology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Photo by Josué Soto on…

Tonight our WGN Radio show starts just a tad later, around 9:30PM (Central), right after the Blackhawks game. Among our ports of call will be a visit with Joe Berton who is the President of the Mil…

Steve King @wgnhim.bsky.social · 15d

Creepy stories, Cyberspace demons, scary phone pix ... do you see a theme here? @wgnradio.bsky.social @johnnieputman.bsky.social @bobfukuda.bsky.social @beccathebreaker.bsky.social @gabesalgado82.bsky.social

Steve & Johnnie @steveandjohnnie.bsky.social · 15d

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October 11th Game Plan!

When we posted our September 7th WGN Radio podcast, which included our conversation with Paul Cebar, we promised there would be videos to follow. And so there are. Paul Cebar is a very special tale…

Steve King @wgnhim.bsky.social · 17d

We loved seeing and hearing these performances as they happened and we think you will, too. We can't wait to have Paul back. @johnnieputman.bsky.social @bobfukuda.bsky.social @beccathebreaker.bsky.social

Steve & Johnnie @steveandjohnnie.bsky.social · 17d

As promised, thanks to our talented producer/videographer, Julian Genaro Saldierna, some terrific videos from the night Paul Cebar joined us on @wgnradio.bsky.social are now posted on our blog. steveandjohnnie.wordpress.com/2025/10/09/p...

Paul Cebar Videos!

October 4th WGN Radio Podcast!

Steve King @wgnhim.bsky.social · 19d

The podcast of our first @wgnradio.bsky.social show for the month of October is now available. @johnnieputman.bsky.social @bobfukuda.bsky.social @carguytom.bsky.social @beccathebreaker.bsky.social

Steve & Johnnie @steveandjohnnie.bsky.social · 19d

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The incredible Tommy Emmanuel, Consumer Guide’s Publisher, Tom Appel, a scary story to welcome in the month of October, Sports Between The Sheets and a whole lot more are included in the podc…

Well, 10-4, good buddy, we’ve got a little ole’ game plan truckin’ through the night! Assuming the planets align, our first show for the month of October is scheduled to start at …

Steve King @wgnhim.bsky.social · 22d

Tommy Emmanuel and @carguytom.bsky.social and who knows what other tom-toms may find their way into tonight's @wgnradio.bsky.social show line up. @johnnieputman.bsky.social @bobfukuda.bsky.social @beccathebreaker.bsky.social

Steve & Johnnie @steveandjohnnie.bsky.social · 22d

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October 4th Game Plan!

September 27th WGN Radio Podcast!

Steve King @wgnhim.bsky.social · 24d

So, these two producers walk into a studio ..... @johnnieputman.bsky.social @clcrispen.bsky.social @beccathebreaker.bsky.social @gabesalgado82.bsky.social @bobfukuda.bsky.social

Steve & Johnnie @steveandjohnnie.bsky.social · 24d

The podcast of this past Saturday's @wgnradio.bsky.social show is now posted. Paul Cebar and Dr. @crispen.bsky.social are just two of the highlights. steveandjohnnie.wordpress.com/2025/10/02/s...

Our Panhandle Producer, Becca Starke picked a good time to spend a few days with us here in Chicago. Our Chicago producer, Julian Saldierna and our Panhandle Producer, Becca Starke. Becca was here …

A few weeks ago, when we reconnected with singer/songwriter Terry White, we promised we would share some videos from the night he joined us on WGN Radio. We first met Terry years ago with his roots…

Steve King @wgnhim.bsky.social · 26d

We had an absolute blast reconnecting with the talented Terry White! @johnnieputman.bsky.social @bobfukuda.bsky.social @beccathebreaker.bsky.social

Steve & Johnnie @steveandjohnnie.bsky.social · 26d

As promised, some terrific videos from the night Terry White joined us on @wgnradio.bsky.social are now posted on our blog. steveandjohnnie.wordpress.com/2025/09/30/t...

Terry White Videos!

Patrick Crispen’s September 27th Technology Show Notes

Steve King @wgnhim.bsky.social · 28d

Windows 10 end of life options, your Oura ring sending data to the Pentagon and this week in hacks are just some of the goodies we covered on @wgnradio.bsky.social. @johnnieputman.bsky.social @crispen.bsky.social @beccathebreaker.bsky.social @bobfukuda.bsky.social @leeoversky.bsky.social

Steve & Johnnie @steveandjohnnie.bsky.social · 28d

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Here are Dr. Patrick Crispen‘s technology notes from our September 27th WGN Radio show. Patrick is the Director of Educational Technology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Photo by Michelle Di…

September 20th WGN Radio Podcast!

Steve King @wgnhim.bsky.social · Sep 25

Thanks to Roz Varon, Terry White, @carguytom.bsky.social, the usual suspects and a few surprises our first @wgnradio.bsky.social show of Fall was something special. The podcast is now available. @johnnieputman.bsky.social @bobfukuda.bsky.social @beccathebreaker.bsky.social

Steve & Johnnie @steveandjohnnie.bsky.social · Sep 24

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We welcomed in Fall with a wide ranging show that included reconnecting with two long-time friends we hadn’t seen in too long a time. The first was retired ABC7 Chicago traffic reporter, Roz …

In a previous post we promised to share some videos from the night Carl Giammarese, one of the founding members of The Buckinghams, joined us for an in-studio performance to celebrate his new album…

Steve King @wgnhim.bsky.social · Sep 22

As promised, some terrific videos from the night Carl Giammarese, of The Buckinghams, joined us on @wgnradio.bsky.social are now posted on our blog. steveandjohnnie.wordpress.com/2025/09/22/c... @johnnieputman.bsky.social @bobfukuda.bsky.social @beccathebreaker.bsky.social

Carl Giammarese Videos!

September 20th Game Plan!

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Steve King @wgnhim.bsky.social · Sep 20

THIS is a loaded show! Hopefully, we'll have enough time to fit it all in. @johnnieputman.bsky.social @gabesalgado82.bsky.social @carguytom.bsky.social @bobfukuda.bsky.social @beccathebreaker.bsky.social

Steve & Johnnie @steveandjohnnie.bsky.social · Sep 20

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We have a really full WGN Radio show tonight (Sept. 20th) starting at 9PM (Central)! It’s been much too long since we had the chance to spend some time with retired ABC7 Chicago traffic reporter, R…

September 6th WGN Radio Podcast!

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Steve King @wgnhim.bsky.social · Sep 9

The podcast of this past Saturday's @wgnradio.bsky.social is now posted. steveandjohnnie.wordpress.com/2025/09/08/s... @johnnieputman.bsky.social @crispen.bsky.social @bobfukuda.bsky.social @beccathebreaker.bsky.social

We always enjoy making a new friend and that was the case when we welcomed author Robert Loerzel in to our first WGN Radio show for the month of September. Robert has written a terrific new book ab…

Patrick Crispen’s September 6th Technology Show Notes

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Steve King @wgnhim.bsky.social · Sep 8

Dr. @crispen.bsky.social's technology show notes from our September 6th @wgnradio.bsky.social show are now posted on our blog. steveandjohnnie.wordpress.com/2025/09/07/p... @johnnieputman.bsky.social @beccathebreaker.bsky.social @bobfukuda.bsky.social @clcrispen.bsky.social

Here are Dr. Patrick Crispen‘s technology notes from our September 6th WGN Radio show. Patrick is the Director of Educational Technology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Photo by Vitaly Ustim…

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Steve King @wgnhim.bsky.social · Sep 5

September 5th Is A VERY Special Day!

If it seems like the star at the center of the Solar System is shining a little brighter today it’s because September 5th marks the advent of another turn around The Sun for the most beautifu…

Our Labor Day Weekend Podcast!

Steve King @wgnhim.bsky.social · Sep 4

This was a fun way to kick off our @wgnradio.bsky.social Labor Day Weekend party! @johnnieputman.bsky.social @carguytom.bsky.social @bobfukuda.bsky.social @beccathebreaker.bsky.social

Steve & Johnnie @steveandjohnnie.bsky.social · Sep 4

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We were happy to welcome Grammy and Emmy award winning country artist, John Berry to our last Saturday night party for the month of August. John Dudley, writer of “Big Shoulders,” gave us a preview…

Our Labor Day Weekend Radio Game Plan!

Steve King @wgnhim.bsky.social · Aug 30

Labor Day weekend already?!? Yep, and we're ready to party tonight on @wgnradio.bsky.social! @johnnieputman.bsky.social @bobfukuda.bsky.social @carguytom.bsky.social @beccathebreaker.bsky.social

Steve & Johnnie @steveandjohnnie.bsky.social · Aug 30

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We kick off our Labor Day weekend festivities with a jam packed WGN Radio show tonight (August 30th) starting at 9PM (Central)! We are very happy to welcome Grammy and Emmy award winning country ar…

August 23rd WGN Radio Podcast!

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Steve King @wgnhim.bsky.social · Aug 28

This was such a fun @wgnradio.bsky.social show! We hadn't seen Carl in too long a time and it was really great to catch up. @johnnieputman.bsky.social @crispen.bsky.social @bobfukuda.bsky.social @beccathebreaker.bsky.social @gabesalgado82.bsky.social

Steve & Johnnie @steveandjohnnie.bsky.social · Aug 28

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Welcoming Carl Giammarese, one of the founding members of The Buckinghams, for an in-studio performance to celebrate his new album, “Let The Music Play” was an absolute treat and one of the real hi…

Patrick Crispen’s August 23rd Technology Show Notes

Steve King @wgnhim.bsky.social · Aug 24

BitChat, Chromebook antivirus, back to school computer recommendations and a whole lot more are in the mix. @johnnieputman.bsky.social @bobfukuda.bsky.social @beccathebreaker.bsky.social @clcrispen.bsky.social @leeoversky.bsky.social @gabesalgado82.bsky.social

Steve & Johnnie @steveandjohnnie.bsky.social · Aug 24

Dr. @crispen.bsky.social's technology show notes from our August 23rd @wgnradio.bsky.social show are now posted on our blog. steveandjohnnie.wordpress.com/2025/08/24/p...

Here are Dr. Patrick Crispen‘s technology notes from our August 23rd WGN Radio show. Patrick is the Director of Educational Technology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Photo by Sameer on Unsp…

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Steve King @wgnhim.bsky.social · Aug 23

Our August 23rd Game Plan

It’s another fully loaded, WGN Radio show tonight, starting at 9PM (Central)! We’re very excited to welcome Carl Giammarese, one of the founding members of The Buckinghams, for an in-studio perform…

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Steve King @wgnhim.bsky.social · Aug 23

August 16th WGN Radio Podcast!

WGN-TV’s Meteorologist Mike Janssen was just one of the stormy night surprises included on our August 16th WGN Radio show. We also did our best to remove some of the confusion about estate planning…

Doyle Dykes & Tommy Emmanuel!!

Steve King @wgnhim.bsky.social · Aug 18

We had to share this incredible video of Doyle Dykes and Tommy Emmanuel and a, partly personal, "REST of the story" addition to it on our blog. steveandjohnnie.wordpress.com/2025/08/17/d... @johnnieputman.bsky.social

Two of the most treasured gifts of our time spent in your speakers are the friendships we have with two of the world’s greatest guitarists and, more importantly, really good humans, Doyle Dyk…

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Steve King @wgnhim.bsky.social · Aug 16

Trusts, Tractors, “Model Ts” & More Tonight!

We’ve got a really wide-ranging and VERY full, WGN Radio show planned for tonight (August 16th), starting at 9PM (Central)! Although we all need to think about it, many people (including us) glaze …