The Bob Sirott Podcast from Chicago's Very Own, 720 WGN
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Freelance food writer and restaurant critic Maggie Hennessy joins Bob Sirott to talk about what froyo is and some of the most popular spots around Chicago, as well as why it’s healthier than ice cream. Arts coordinator for Block Club Chicago Leen Yassine also joins Bob to share some of the city’s most popular open-air […]
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Driving To O’Hare Could Cost More With Illinois Tollway Rates Increasing Next Year: The toll hike — which includes future increases based on inflation — is part of a $26.5 billion, […]
Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to talk about the healthy habits of infectious disease experts and routines that could help reduce the risk of illness. Some of them include not soaking fruits and vegetables in water and leaving shoes at the door. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment […]
Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about new movies coming out this weekend, a spin-off of “Sons of Anarchy,” and and John Stamos’ yearly birthday tradition. Stephen Crano, senior manager and corporate communications for Choose Chicago, also joins Bob […]
On August 21st, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:
Chicago Tribune columnist Paul Sullivan joins Bob Sirott and Andy Masur to recap the season series between the Cubs and White Sox. They discuss how the rivalry on the field compares to the one in the stands, and which team benefited most from the six games they played against each other.
President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to explain what credit card skimming devices are and why you should be cautious of phone calls that appear to be from the FCC. He also shares why you should refrain from posting your child’s back-to-school photos and nominations for the 2026 BBB Torch Awards.
Michael Liptrot, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Michael has details on: Jesse White Tumblers Wow ‘America’s Got Talent’ Judges Again In Quarterfinals Live Show: The tumblers will find out if they advance to the semifinals on “AGT”‘s live results show airing at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Chicago […]
Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Atlantic Coast Mortgage and host of WGN’s “Home Sweet Home Chicago” David Hochberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about what happened in the bond market yesterday and a way for veterans to refinance out of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. He hosts “Home Sweet Home Chicago” on Saturdays from […]
Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the list of biopics coming out this year and why Michael Bublé is stepping back from “The Voice.” She also shares details about a “Bluey” movie coming out in 2027 and […]
Caryn Levey, Senior Vice President and Private Banking Group Manager at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich on this week’s Thought Leader segment to discuss the Great Wealth Transfer and why proper estate planning is more important than ever. She also weighs in on the growing trend of Gen Z using sports betting as an investment strategy and how artificial intelligence […]
On August 20th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:
Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the unveiling of Pablo Picasso’s masterpiece sculpture, ‘Soul Train’ hitting the airwaves, and a rendition of “Take Me Out To The Ballgame,” Chicagoans will never forget.
Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Bob sifts through the listener mailbox and relays questions intended for Dr. Marty. Topics included the mRNA flu shot whether lettuce is safe to eat yet.
Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: NASCAR Will Not Return To Chicago In 2027, Sources Say: The decision comes after NASCAR and the city were unable to agree on a date for 2027. Old-School Electronics Repair Man […]
Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to discuss the latest on the Tupac Shakur murder trial, as well as Luigi Mangione’s guilty plea to federal stalking charges. Later on, Karen clarifies whether letters can be trademarked.
Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about who received the most nominations for MTV’s Video Music Awards, what to expect from ‘Coyote vs Acme’, and Kristen Stewart’s interest level in returning to the ‘Twilight’ franchise.
Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about how you can use your phone to make your life easier, including taking pictures of appliance model numbers to put into a photo album and sending automatic texts when you arrive home. He also explains how you can save the addresses of your favorite […]
Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: Jesse White Tumblers Headed To ‘America’s Got Talent’ Tuesday For Live Show: Chicago’s famous tumblers return to the reality series 7 p.m. Tuesday. After a successful audition, they now rely […]
Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about Disney’s D23 announcements and when we could see “Grown Ups 3.” She also discusses the death of Dave Marsh and Brandon Flowers’ new upcoming album.
Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the possibility of a rate hike in a month and how the earnings numbers have increased compared to last year. He also discusses the debate on Wall Street pertaining to earnings numbers versus evaluations and his advice […]
On August 18th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: