# john williams (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 7 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover john williams. Page: Feed: --- ## Connell McShane: White House now distracted by Natalie Harp story _2026-08-21 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · John Williams_ Connell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins John Williams to talk about how much we should care about the national debt hitting $40 trillion and if we need to be paying attention to the story of President Trump’s aid, Natalie Harp. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8607203/8-21-26_Connell_McShane_NewsNation_national_debt_Natalie_Harp_2026-08-21-161403.128.mp3) ## Craig Bolanos: Expect more stock market volatility _2026-08-21 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · John Williams_ Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John to talk about the market volatility this week, the bond market and national debt awareness, why treasury yields are higher, the concern about the job market, what he thinks about the future of wage growth, what’s driving the stock market right now, and what investors \[…\] [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8607636/8-21-26_Craig_Bolanos_national_debt_stock_market_volatility_job_market_concern_investing_portfolio_2026-08-21-191636.128.mp3) ## John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 8.21.26 _2026-08-21 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · John Williams_ Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com! [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8607208/8-21-26_John_Williams_Best_of_Speed_Jokes_2026-08-21-162908.128.mp3) ## [ALL-IN: Oklahoma Sooners Lock Brent Venables With Extension, OU on the rise?](https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-sooners/) _2026-08-21 · lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network) · Locked On Sooners - Daily Podcast On Oklahoma Sooners Football & Basketball_ Oklahoma Sooners lock in Brent Venables with a contract extension through 2031, signaling unwavering confidence as they prepare for SEC battles. Can Venables’ program stability and defensive mindset propel Oklahoma toward national championship contention? John Williams and Jay break down how Venables’ top 10 salary, elite recruiting, and cultural foundation have reshaped the Sooners’ trajectory,… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/db4583/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/cf860c57-1e8f-4258-97ba-078fc051e045/episodes/1d6a115f-69fc-43d2-9bce-3c65d18e7495/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=cf860c57-1e8f-4258-97ba-078fc051e045&awEpisodeId=1d6a115f-69fc-43d2-9bce-3c65d18e7495&feed=LbstJ5xj) ## [SEC SQUAD - SEC SEASON PREVIEW | What EXPERTS say about Oklahoma](https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-sooners/) _2026-08-20 · lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network) · Locked On Sooners - Daily Podcast On Oklahoma Sooners Football & Basketball_ Georgia and Texas dominate SEC title predictions, but can Brent Venables' Oklahoma or Lane Kiffin's LSU crash the Atlanta party? Local experts from Locked On break down Heisman hopefuls, upset threats, and the high-stakes quarterback battles shaping the 2026 SEC football landscape. Bold calls fly as panelists name surprise playoff contenders, highlight breakout stars and debate the impact of the… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/db4583/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/cf860c57-1e8f-4258-97ba-078fc051e045/episodes/c3dde55b-38a1-49c1-ab3e-213d7ccdf386/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=cf860c57-1e8f-4258-97ba-078fc051e045&awEpisodeId=c3dde55b-38a1-49c1-ab3e-213d7ccdf386&feed=LbstJ5xj) ## Michael O’Brien previews the 2026 high school football season _2026-08-20 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · John Williams_ Michael O’Brien, Chicago Sun-Times High School Sports Editor, joins John Williams to preview the 2026 high school football season. What are the big storylines for this season? [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8604932/8-20-26_Michael_OBrien_previews_the_2026_high_school_football_season_Mt_Carmel_East_St_Louis_2026-08-20-195832.128.mp3) ## Dawn Jackson Blatner: How to add magnesium to your diet _2026-08-20 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · John Williams_ Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about how 68% of people do not have optimism magnesium levels and what you can do to get your magnesium levels up. Dawn also stresses the importance of lunch. And as always, Dawn answers all of your health and nutrition questions. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8604942/8-20-26_Dawn_Jackson_Blatner_magnesium_levels_the_importance_of_adults_lunch_2026-08-20-195342.128.mp3) ## Best of the Midwest: Find something unique in Princeton! _2026-08-20 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · John Williams_ It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature for 2026! Are you trying to come up with some quick getaway ideas that are only a quick trip from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head west to beautiful Princeton, Illinois and chat with Victoria \[…\] [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8604922/8-20-26_Best_of_the_Midwest_Princeton_Illinois_is_charming_and_friendly_with_unique_shops_and_restaurants_2026-08-20-191322.128.mp3) ## John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXII, 8.20.26 _2026-08-20 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · John Williams_ John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8604355/8-20-26_John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_2026-08-20-160655.128.mp3) ## [Sooners vs. Rebels: Everything You Need to Know for Oklahoma vs. Ole Miss in 2026](https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-sooners/) _2026-08-20 · lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network) · Locked On Sooners - Daily Podcast On Oklahoma Sooners Football & Basketball_ Oklahoma Sooners and Ole Miss Rebels set the stage for a fierce 2026 SEC rivalry—can Brent Venables and Pete Golding outmaneuver each other in this high-stakes chess match? With star talents like John Mateer, Kewan Lacy, and Trinidad Chambliss fueling explosive offenses, and both squads boasting revamped defenses, every snap promises fireworks. Jay Smith and Stephen Willis break down coaching… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/db4583/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/cf860c57-1e8f-4258-97ba-078fc051e045/episodes/1cce95a8-e42a-4224-ab95-0df3659c8e1d/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=cf860c57-1e8f-4258-97ba-078fc051e045&awEpisodeId=1cce95a8-e42a-4224-ab95-0df3659c8e1d&feed=LbstJ5xj) ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/HeuWVuJC41oa) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## The Mincing Rascals 8.19.26: CTU suing IPI, minimum wage, toll hike, Natalie Harp _2026-08-19 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · John Williams_ The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Steve Bertrand, host of the Steve Bertrand on Books podcast and proprietor of Steve Bertrand Travel, and award-winning journalist and political pundit Marj Halperin. The Rascals start the podcast talking about the CTU filing a defamation lawsuit against the Illinois Policy Institute (as… [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8602927/8-19-26_Mincing_Rascals_CTU_IPI_minimum_wage_toll_hike_Boykin_Pappas_rift_Jon_Ossoff_Natalie_Harp_2026-08-19-231227.64kmono.mp3) ## [Boston Bruins Diehards](https://www.williamsbroadcasting.net) _2026-08-19 · Bruins Diehard: Boston Bruins Analysis, NHL Recap, and Hockey Chatter_ In the Williams Broadcasting Studio join John Williams and Jeff Mannix for this weeks Boston Bruins Hockey Podcast. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bruinsdiehard/Bruins_Diehards_8-19-26_sponsored_in_part_by_Draft_Kings_with_Jeff__John.mp3?dest-id=429313) ## Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Don’t cut your grass too short _2026-08-19 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · John Williams_ We are ‘Keeping it Green’ with Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. Today, Bob talks about the amount of rain we’ve been getting and offers some lawn cutting tips. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8602289/8-19-26_Landscape_tips_from_expert_Bob_Bertog_rain_grass_growing_how_to_cut_your_lawn_2026-08-19-183229.128.mp3) ## [In the Pits](https://www.williamsbroadcasting.net) _2026-08-19 · In The Pits: Weekly Nascar and Indy Racing Recaps, Car Racing Expertise, and New England Racing_ From the WOXO Studio Join John, Spencer, Scott and Mark for the weekly podcast! [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/williamsbroadcasting/In_The_Pits_Aug_17_2026.mp3?dest-id=424839) ## John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCXI, 8.19.26 _2026-08-19 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · John Williams_ John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8601992/8-19-26_John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_2026-08-19-163132.128.mp3) ## [Sooner Legend CLAPS BACK At Paul Finebaum's Claim | SEC Legend Says THIS On Mateer](https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-sooners/) _2026-08-19 · lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network) · Locked On Sooners - Daily Podcast On Oklahoma Sooners Football & Basketball_ Oklahoma Sooners clap back at Paul Finebaum after his schedule doubts—Gerald McCoy fires back: “We ain't worried about no schedule. We welcome all smoke.” Can the Sooners prove the critics wrong and power through an SEC gauntlet to a top-10 finish? Jay Smith and Jay Smith break down the Sooners’ fearless mentality, Brent Venables’ leadership, and why John Mateer's arm isn’t the only key to a… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/db4583/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/cf860c57-1e8f-4258-97ba-078fc051e045/episodes/c55312d6-a5fe-4381-b3b5-de276be9229d/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=cf860c57-1e8f-4258-97ba-078fc051e045&awEpisodeId=c55312d6-a5fe-4381-b3b5-de276be9229d&feed=LbstJ5xj) ## Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: Cases of cyclosporiasis are slowing down _2026-08-18 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · John Williams_ Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the small uptick in COVID cases, how concerned we should be about the cyclospora outbreak, if the BRAT diet is still good for treating a stomach bug, and a new study that shows belly fat may be \[…\] [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/8599934/8-18-26_Dr_Jeffrey_Kopin_COVIC_cases_Cyclospora_outbreak_BMI_Brat_diet_2026-08-18-191334.128.mp3) ## [NATTY OR BUST: Oklahoma Sooners SCHEDULE PREDICTION | Best shot to win the title this year?](https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-sooners/) _2026-08-18 · lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network) · Locked On Sooners - Daily Podcast On Oklahoma Sooners Football & Basketball_ Oklahoma Sooners gear up for a blockbuster 2026 season with playoff aspirations and high-stakes matchups looming. Can Brent Venables’ squad navigate a gauntlet featuring Georgia, Texas, and Florida to secure a shot at the SEC Championship and a national title run? John Williams and Jay Smith deliver bold, game-by-game predictions for Oklahoma football, spotlighting key showdowns against Michigan… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/db4583/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/cf860c57-1e8f-4258-97ba-078fc051e045/episodes/c03c2b03-a583-4cd2-8d19-8510a03e2d74/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=cf860c57-1e8f-4258-97ba-078fc051e045&awEpisodeId=c03c2b03-a583-4cd2-8d19-8510a03e2d74&feed=LbstJ5xj) ## Kelly Leonard: How constraints can help you become more creative and successful _2026-08-18 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · John Williams_ Kelly Leonard, Vice President, Creative Strategy, Innovation and Business Development at The Second City and host of the “Getting to Yes, And…” podcast, joins John Williams to talk about his recent podcast with writer David Epstein about the new book, ‘Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better.’ David suggests that constraints can actually help you \[…\] [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8599943/8-18-26_Kelly_Leonard_David_Epstein_contraints_make_you_better_The_Second_City_2026-08-18-191743.128.mp3) ## Eric Zorn: CTU lawsuit against Illinois Policy Institute is ill-advised _2026-08-18 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · John Williams_ Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about the CTU suing the Illinois Policy Institute (and our friend Austin Berg), Governor JB Pritzker putting more money into his reelection fund, and how polling impacts voter behavior. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8599940/8-18-26_Eric_Zorn_CTU_Illinois_Policy_Institute_Governor_Pritzker_money_polling_impact_on_voting_2026-08-18-194840.128.mp3) ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ASEqJUBOj8nw) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCX, 8.18.26 _2026-08-18 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · John Williams_ John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8599436/8-18-26_John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_2026-08-18-161936.128.mp3) ## [UNDERDOGS: Paul Finebaum DISMISSES Oklahoma Sooners' Top 10 Run, Hosts FIGHT BACK](https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-sooners/) _2026-08-18 · lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network) · Locked On Sooners - Daily Podcast On Oklahoma Sooners Football & Basketball_ Oklahoma Sooners crack the AP Top 10, but can Brent Venables’ revamped roster survive a brutal SEC schedule and silence the critics? Paul Finebaum doubts Oklahoma’s chances, but John Williams and Jay Smith highlight key matchups against Georgia, Texas, and Michigan, examining whether early victories could propel the Sooners into national title contention. Roster construction and strategy are front… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/db4583/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/cf860c57-1e8f-4258-97ba-078fc051e045/episodes/0a96d2be-4821-46a0-b264-34fb5b7b878e/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=cf860c57-1e8f-4258-97ba-078fc051e045&awEpisodeId=0a96d2be-4821-46a0-b264-34fb5b7b878e&feed=LbstJ5xj) ## [BREAKING: Oklahoma's O-Line Crisis Averted? Maikkula Injury Update | Replacement Options Revealed!](https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-sooners/) _2026-08-17 · lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network) · Locked On Sooners - Daily Podcast On Oklahoma Sooners Football & Basketball_ Oklahoma Sooners get a major boost as Jake Maikkula’s knee injury turns out to be just a sprained MCL—not a season-ending setback. Can the offensive line hold strong with Maikkula sidelined and upcoming matchups against Michigan, Georgia, and Texas on the horizon? Host Jay and O-line analyst Landon Tengwall break down Caleb Nitta’s readiness to step in at center, diving into Nitta’s film against… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/db4583/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/cf860c57-1e8f-4258-97ba-078fc051e045/episodes/94f0539f-d9a1-47f1-bfd4-21fa1a49d752/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=cf860c57-1e8f-4258-97ba-078fc051e045&awEpisodeId=94f0539f-d9a1-47f1-bfd4-21fa1a49d752&feed=LbstJ5xj) ## What you should know about deed fraud _2026-08-17 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · John Williams_ Mark Eddington joins John Williams to talk about a real estate scam that could have been catastrophic. Mark explains how a fraudster tried to sell their property in Michigan from under them. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8597466/8-17-26_Mark_Eddington_shares_deed_theft_scam_fraud_real_estate_2026-08-17-190406.128.mp3) ## Lou Manfredini: How to prepare your home for a power outage _2026-08-17 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · John Williams_ The great Mr. Fix-It, Lou Manfredini, joins John Williams to tell us the projects we need to be working on this week. This week, Lou reminds you to schedule your fall tune-up for your HVAC. Lou also talks about the benefits of a Tri-Fuel Generator with all the recent power outages. And as always, Lou answers all \[…\] [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8596907/8-17-26_Lou_Manfredini_Mr_Fix_It_Fall_Tuneup_for_HVAC_generators_for_power_outage_home_improvement_questions_answered_2026-08-17-162007.128.mp3) ## Where is former President Barack Obama’s tan suit? _2026-08-17 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · John Williams_ Lynn Sweet, special correspondent for Chicago Public Media and previously the Washington Bureau Chief for the Chicago Sun-Times, joins John talk about her quest to find the location of former President Barack Obama’s infamous tan suit! If you have any leads, click here! [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8597463/8-17-26_Lynn_Sweet_The_Sun_Times_is_in_pursuit_of_Barack_Obamas_tan_suit_2026-08-17-192703.128.mp3) ## John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCIX, 8.17.26 _2026-08-17 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · John Williams_ John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8596733/8-17-26_John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_2026-08-17-161533.128.mp3) ## [SHOCKER: Oklahoma Sooners Suffer ANOTHER Devastating Center Injury—Is Brent Venables' Line CURSED? | Answers to latest INJURY](https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-sooners/) _2026-08-17 · lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network) · Locked On Sooners - Daily Podcast On Oklahoma Sooners Football & Basketball_ Oklahoma Sooners face another setback as starting center Jake Maikkula suffers a scrimmage injury, pushing depth and experience on the offensive line to the forefront. Can newcomers like Caleb Nitta and Noah Best step up, or will offensive cohesion suffer with Maikkula sidelined? Meanwhile, the Sooners’ defensive unit shows promising dominance, with names like Reggie Powers III and Owen Heinicke… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/db4583/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/cf860c57-1e8f-4258-97ba-078fc051e045/episodes/f3281ddc-0643-4b01-a305-1b2cd86bded5/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=cf860c57-1e8f-4258-97ba-078fc051e045&awEpisodeId=f3281ddc-0643-4b01-a305-1b2cd86bded5&feed=LbstJ5xj) ## Connell McShane: Takeaways from President Trump’s plane switch _2026-08-14 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · John Williams_ Connell McShane, anchor of ‘NewsNation Live with Connell McShane,’ joins John Williams to talk about President Trump’s secret plane switch due to a possible threat from Iran. What is the significance of the switch? Connell also gives an update on the latest on the war in Iran. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8594212/8-14-26_Connell_McShane_NewsNation_Trump_plane_switch_Iran_War_2026-08-14-191612.128.mp3) ## John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, The Best Of, 8.14.26 _2026-08-14 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · John Williams_ Enjoy this edition of “The Best of Speed Jokes.” What was your favorite joke of the week? Keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com! [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8594197/8-14-26_John_Williams_Best_of_Speed_Jokes_2026-08-14-193137.128.mp3) ## [Hire AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/KmvpTEP6AkUj) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Browse public gigs, message candidates, and run video interviews — free to start. ## What Tom Junod’s father taught him about being a man _2026-08-14 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · John Williams_ Journalist Tom Junod joins John Williams to discuss his memoir, ‘In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man.’ Tom talks about why he decided to write about his father in such detail, what made his father so different than other dads that he grew up around, the \[…\] [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8591942/8-13-26_Tom_Junod_author_In_the_Days_of_My_Youth_Memoir_2026-08-13-191042.128.mp3) ## [In The Pits](https://www.williamsbroadcasting.net) _2026-08-14 · In The Pits: Weekly Nascar and Indy Racing Recaps, Car Racing Expertise, and New England Racing_ From the Williams Broadcasting Studio join John. Scott, Spencer and Mark for the Friday Motorsports Racing News podcast! [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/williamsbroadcasting/In_The_Pits_8-14-26_sponsored_in_part_by_Clean_Cut_Painting_with_Scott_Mark_Spencer__John.mp3?dest-id=424839) ## [ROSTER SHAKEUP: Will Oklahoma Sooners Name Noah Best as a TRUE Freshman Starter? Why so confident in Oklahoma? | Will Elijah Thomas start?](https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-sooners/) _2026-08-14 · lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network) · Locked On Sooners - Daily Podcast On Oklahoma Sooners Football & Basketball_ Oklahoma Sooners eye another breakout season as true freshmen like Noah Best push for playing time and Isaiah Sategna emerges as a potential Biletnikoff candidate. Can Oklahoma’s revamped run game and elite defense deliver more national award winners and a top-20 offense in 2026? John Williams and Jay tackle pressing questions on freshmen starters, positional depth at tight end and cornerback, and… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/db4583/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/cf860c57-1e8f-4258-97ba-078fc051e045/episodes/b60d8bdd-022b-42fc-8a25-e03efc155775/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=cf860c57-1e8f-4258-97ba-078fc051e045&awEpisodeId=b60d8bdd-022b-42fc-8a25-e03efc155775&feed=LbstJ5xj) ## How Trinity Advocacy Group helps families through difficult times _2026-08-13 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · John Williams_ Colleen Ceh Becvar, Co-Founder, Trinity Advocacy Group, joins John Williams to talk about how they usher older adults and their families through difficult times, the two sides of their business, the various types of services they provide, how they charge for their services, and how they come up with sustainable care plans that is accessible to \[…\] [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8591922/8-13-26_Trinity_Advocacy_Group_elder_care_2026-08-13-190622.128.mp3) ## [SEC SQUAD - Fall Camp UPDATES | What's the LATEST with Oklahoma?](https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-sooners/) _2026-08-13 · lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network) · Locked On Sooners - Daily Podcast On Oklahoma Sooners Football & Basketball_ SEC football is just three weeks away—is this the year new quarterback battles shake up the power rankings? The SEC Squad panel breaks down the hottest storylines from fall camp, including Ole Miss’s right tackle competition, South Carolina’s emerging freshmen, and Vanderbilt’s complex quarterback race between Jared Curtis and Blaze Berlowitz. The debate heats up over Alabama's QB decision between… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/db4583/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/cf860c57-1e8f-4258-97ba-078fc051e045/episodes/39386d8f-414f-47d4-9ea7-3f4db7b05323/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=cf860c57-1e8f-4258-97ba-078fc051e045&awEpisodeId=39386d8f-414f-47d4-9ea7-3f4db7b05323&feed=LbstJ5xj) ## Dawn Jackson Blatner: Health benefits of interval walking _2026-08-13 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · John Williams_ Author and registered dietician nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner joins John Williams to talk about the importance of consistency when you are trying to eat better, tips for what you should eat for the best gut health, a new study that shows how much body fat you can lose by interval walking, and why she’s obsessed with this healthy snack! [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8591914/8-13-26_Dawn_Jackson_Blatner_Interval_Walking_gut_health_healthy_snacks_2026-08-13-195914.128.mp3) ## Best of the Midwest: Kankakee River Valley Regatta _2026-08-13 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · John Williams_ It’s time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature for 2026! Are you trying to come up with some quick getaway ideas that are only a quick trip from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we take a short trip south and visit with Devyn \[…\] [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8591906/8-13-26_Best_of_the_Midwest_Devyn_Forquer_Kankakee_County_Kankakee_River_Valley_Regatta_2026-08-13-194906.128.mp3) ## John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCVIII, 8.13.26: _2026-08-13 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · John Williams_ John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8591907/8-13-26_John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_2026-08-13-193607.128.mp3) ## [Oklahoma's Defense vs. South Carolina's Offense | Previewing 2026 Matchup](https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-sooners/) _2026-08-13 · lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network) · Locked On Sooners - Daily Podcast On Oklahoma Sooners Football & Basketball_ South Carolina Gamecocks shake up their offense with the arrival of Kendall Briles as offensive coordinator—and all eyes are on Lenore Sellers as he seeks stability behind a rebuilt offensive line. Can the Gamecocks’ new coaching duo and influx of veteran transfers transform a unit that’s struggled with protection and consistency? The running back rotation remains a question mark, but Matthew… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/db4583/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/cf860c57-1e8f-4258-97ba-078fc051e045/episodes/2e5109a1-e973-4f1f-ad3a-d3757dc19147/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=cf860c57-1e8f-4258-97ba-078fc051e045&awEpisodeId=2e5109a1-e973-4f1f-ad3a-d3757dc19147&feed=LbstJ5xj) ## The Mincing Rascals 8.12.26: Pope Hat night, Karoline Leavitt leaving, Trump plane swap, Wisconsin election _2026-08-12 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · John Williams_ The Mincing Rascals this week are John Williams of WGN Radio, Eric Zorn, publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, Chicago journalist Cate Plys, and Austin Berg, Executive Director of the Chicago Policy Center and author of the The Last Ward on Substack. The Rascals start the podcast this week talking about why Cate thinks the Air & Water Show is stupid and dangerous. What about \[…\] [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8589909/8-12-26_Mincing_Rascals_Pope_Hat_Air_Water_Show_Karoline_Leavitt_Trump_plane_switch_Wisconsin_election_2026-08-12-234409.64kmono.mp3) ## [The Bruins Diehards](https://www.williamsbroadcasting.net) _2026-08-12 · Bruins Diehard: Boston Bruins Analysis, NHL Recap, and Hockey Chatter_ From the Williams Broadcasting Studio join Jeff Mannix and John Williams for this weeks Boston Bruins Hockey podcast!! [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bruinsdiehard/Bruins_Diehards_8-12-26_sponsored_in_part_by_The_Oxford_Casino_with_Jeff__John.mp3?dest-id=429313) ## Landscape expert Bob Bertog: Is it possible to overfertilize? _2026-08-12 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · John Williams_ We are ‘Keeping it Green’ with Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and a certified landscape professional with the National Association of Landscape Professionals! Today, Bob joins Jon Hansen to answer all of your lawn and garden questions. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8589256/8-12-26_Keeping_it_Green_with_Bob_Bertog_and_your_landscape_and_garden_questions_2026-08-12-193556.128.mp3) ## [HEATING UP: Oklahoma Sooners PURSUE top 2028 defensive linemen | CFB expert LOVES John Mateer](https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-sooners/) _2026-08-12 · lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network) · Locked On Sooners - Daily Podcast On Oklahoma Sooners Football & Basketball_ Oklahoma Sooners surge in the 2028 recruiting race as Brent Venables’ aggressive defensive scheme attracts elite prospects like Kellen Hall, Asher Ghiotto, and Jelanie George. Can Oklahoma’s proven formula for developing NFL-ready defensive linemen lure more top talent from Kentucky, Florida, and Arizona this cycle? Wide receiver Dedrick Kimbrough and offensive lineman Gavin Wilson are also… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/db4583/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/cf860c57-1e8f-4258-97ba-078fc051e045/episodes/13f248c0-56ac-490a-abb2-18c988554e5b/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=cf860c57-1e8f-4258-97ba-078fc051e045&awEpisodeId=13f248c0-56ac-490a-abb2-18c988554e5b&feed=LbstJ5xj) ## John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCVII, 8.12.26: _2026-08-12 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · John Williams_ John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8586801/8-12-26_John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_Replay_from_8-12-25_2026-08-11-204401.128.mp3) ## [INJURY UPDATE: Oklahoma Sooners’ Michael Fasusi and Heath Ozaeta held out, Fall Camp SHINES](https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-sooners/) _2026-08-12 · lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network) · Locked On Sooners - Daily Podcast On Oklahoma Sooners Football & Basketball_ Oklahoma Sooners surge to No. 8 in On3’s preseason Top 25 as injury updates from fall camp reveal a roster ready to face early challenges. Can key freshmen like Noah Best and seasoned veterans such as Ryan Fodje solidify the offensive line against Michigan and Georgia? The latest practice reports offer insight into position battles, especially in the running back room, and highlight the cautious… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/db4583/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/cf860c57-1e8f-4258-97ba-078fc051e045/episodes/f7f28768-2ea9-4995-b2c7-11d2e5a3fd94/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=cf860c57-1e8f-4258-97ba-078fc051e045&awEpisodeId=f7f28768-2ea9-4995-b2c7-11d2e5a3fd94&feed=LbstJ5xj) ## Why 2026 is a great year for the movies _2026-08-11 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · John Williams_ Film critic Michael Phillips, host of the Filmspotting-produced podcast, ‘The Movie Racket with Michael Phillips,’ joins John Williams to talk about the first season of his new podcast, his thoughts on the movie ‘Once’ after the passing of Glen Hansard, the box office success of movies like ‘Michael,’ ‘Spider-Man,’ and ‘The Odyssey,’ and to talk \[…\] [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8586686/8-11-26_Michael_Phillips_Filmspotting_podcast_Once_Glen_Hansard_Spider-Man_box_office_success_best_sequels_of_all_time_2026-08-11-191226.128.mp3) ## Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: mRNA flu vaccine is good for public health _2026-08-11 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · John Williams_ Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the FDA approving a new mRNA flu vaccine. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/8586678/8-11-26_Dr_Jeffrey_Kopin_Northwestern_vaccine_executive_order_Trump_FDA_new_mRNA_flu_vaccine_2026-08-11-192918.128.mp3) ## Eric Zorn: The Democratic party is a wounded brand _2026-08-11 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · John Williams_ Eric Zorn, Publisher of The Picayune Sentinel, joins John Williams to talk about 21st Century phone manners, why he texts people before he wants to call them on the phone, what he’s paying attention to in Wisconsin primary election, the PR battle that Democratic candidates will have to face with the rise of socialist candidates. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8586677/8-11-26_Eric_Zorn_21st_century_phone_manners_Wisconsin_Primary_Michigan_election_socialist_candidates_2026-08-11-194217.128.mp3) ## [Football Analyst Drops TRUTH About Brent Venables Defensive! | Oklahoma Sooners In GREAT hands](https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-sooners/) _2026-08-11 · lockedonpodcasts@gmail.com (Locked On Podcast Network) · Locked On Sooners - Daily Podcast On Oklahoma Sooners Football & Basketball_ Oklahoma Sooners' defense is rewriting the playbook under Brent Venables—can this innovative approach power a College Football Playoff run? Defensive guru Cody Alexander of MatchQuarters.com uncovers the secret weapons behind Oklahoma's rapidly improving unit, spotlighting a staff stacked with ex-defensive coordinators and the nuanced strategies making the Sooners an outlier. The conversation… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/db4583/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/cf860c57-1e8f-4258-97ba-078fc051e045/episodes/53657c06-514f-473e-b91e-6957d89327b5/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=cf860c57-1e8f-4258-97ba-078fc051e045&awEpisodeId=53657c06-514f-473e-b91e-6957d89327b5&feed=LbstJ5xj) ## John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part MCCVI, 8.11.26: _2026-08-11 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · John Williams_ John Williams brings you another round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com. Update: Today’s Speed Jokes were canceled because of severe storms that blew through the area. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8586670/8-11-26_John_Williams_Speed_Jokes_canceled_for_only_the_second_time_in_Speed_Jokes_history_2026-08-11-195710.128.mp3)