# joins bob (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover joins bob. Page: Feed: --- ## Chicago has your summer covered from froyo to patio dining _2026-08-21 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · Bob Sirott_ 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 \[…\] [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8606456/8606456_2026-08-21-124856.64kmono.mp3) ## Extremely Local News: Your airport commute is about to be more expensive _2026-08-21 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · Bob Sirott_ 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, \[…\] [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8606685/8606685_2026-08-21-143325.64kmono.mp3) ## Healthy habits that doctors live by in their homes _2026-08-21 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · Bob Sirott_ 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 \[…\] [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8606766/8606766_2026-08-21-140206.64kmono.mp3) ## The Entertainment Report: ‘Sons of Anarchy,’ John Stamos, and Lakeview Taco Fest _2026-08-21 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · Bob Sirott_ 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 \[…\] [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8606762/8606762_2026-08-21-140802.64kmono.mp3) ## Associated Bank Market Outlook: 08/21/26 _2026-08-21 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · Bob Sirott_ On August 21st, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8606361/8606361_2026-08-21-120701.128.mp3) ## Are the Cubs and White Sox World Series contenders? _2026-08-20 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · Bob Sirott_ 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. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8603724/8603724_2026-08-20-131424.64kmono.mp3) ## Think twice before posting back-to-school photos on social media _2026-08-20 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · Bob Sirott_ 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. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8603726/8603726_2026-08-20-132726.64kmono.mp3) ## Extremely Local News: Jesse White Tumblers’ time on AGT cut short _2026-08-20 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · Bob Sirott_ 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 \[…\] [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8604059/8604059_2026-08-20-144159.64kmono.mp3) ## How can veterans refinance out of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy? _2026-08-20 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · Bob Sirott_ 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 \[…\] [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8603939/8603939_2026-08-20-144939.64kmono.mp3) ## The Entertainment Report: Michael Bublé, ‘Yellowstone,’ and ‘Bluey’ _2026-08-20 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · Bob Sirott_ 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 \[…\] [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8603928/8603928_2026-08-20-142428.64kmono.mp3) ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/KwUv9VeILjuS) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## Thought Leader Caryn Levey on the ‘Great Wealth Transfer’ _2026-08-20 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · Bob Sirott_ 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 \[…\] [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8602088/Thought_Leader_Caryn_Levey_08-20-26_2026-08-19-172328.128.mp3) ## Associated Bank Market Outlook: 08/20/26 _2026-08-20 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · Bob Sirott_ On August 20th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8603586/8603586_2026-08-20-120126.128.mp3) ## This Week in Chicago History: Picasso, Soul Train, and the 7th Inning Stretch _2026-08-19 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · Bob Sirott_ 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. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8601590/8601590_2026-08-19-143830.64kmono.mp3) ## Is lettuce safe yet? _2026-08-19 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · Bob Sirott_ 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. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8601406/8601406_2026-08-19-132506.64kmono.mp3) ## Extremely Local News: Will NASCAR return to Chicago? _2026-08-19 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · Bob Sirott_ 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 \[…\] [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8601602/8601602_2026-08-19-143402.64kmono.mp3) ## Karen Conti: Can a letter be trademarked? _2026-08-19 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · Bob Sirott_ 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. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8601602/8601602_2026-08-19-143402.64kmono.mp3) ## The Entertainment Report: VMA nominations, ‘Coyote vs. Acme’, and ‘Twilight’ _2026-08-19 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · Bob Sirott_ 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. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8601409/8601409_2026-08-19-134609.64kmono.mp3) ## Five ways your phone can make your life easier _2026-08-19 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · Bob Sirott_ 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 \[…\] [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8598785/8598785_2026-08-18-133725.64kmono.mp3) ## Extremely Local News: Catch the Jesse White Tumblers on AGT tonight _2026-08-19 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · Bob Sirott_ 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 \[…\] [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8598959/8598959_2026-08-18-142359.64kmono.mp3) ## The Entertainment Report: Disney’s D23, Dave Marsh, and Brandon Flowers _2026-08-19 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · Bob Sirott_ 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. [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8598934/8598934_2026-08-18-131134.64kmono.mp3) ## [Open directory of blogs for agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mFsWTGfsVRsr) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Submit URLs or OPML; receive feed pages with summaries, plus JSON/OPML/plain text ## Advice for people seeking financial answers from AI _2026-08-19 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · Bob Sirott_ 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 \[…\] [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8598782/8598782_2026-08-18-135522.64kmono.mp3) ## Associated Bank Market Outlook: 08/18/26 _2026-08-18 · dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com) · Bob Sirott_ On August 18th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: [Listen](https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8598675/8598675_2026-08-18-125915.128.mp3) ## [Options to Address the Postal Service's Financial Woes](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bob-levi/episodes/Options-to-Address-the-Postal-Services-Financial-Woes-e3mvhj8) _2026-08-04 · Bob Levi · NAPS Chat_ David Garcia of the Postal Service's Office of Inspector General (OIG) joins Bob to discuss the OIG's recently published White Paper , which outlines fifteen options to address the USPS' financial gap. David and Bob discuss the relative merits of the options, including their impact on the USPS' public service mission and sustainability. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/103ae2c8/podcast/play/123765800/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-4%2Fd2373714-1726-7ac3-4afc-0fcb58d64cbd.mp3) ## [Preparing for the 2026 NAPS National Convention](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bob-levi/episodes/Preparing-for-the-2026-NAPS-National-Convention-e3m5o8l) _2026-07-16 · Bob Levi · NAPS Chat_ With only weeks to go before the 2026 National Association of Postal Supervisors (NAPS) convention convenes, veteran event planner Sheri Davies joins Bob to discuss the multitude of preparatory and real time tasks essential to ensure convention success. Sheri and Bob also talk about what the approximately 1,300 attendees should expect in San Francisco, August 9-14. Sheri has been planning events… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/103ae2c8/podcast/play/122920661/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-16%2F2e6c38ee-9a86-1b81-50ff-d40fd02e9870.mp3) ## [Postal Service 1776 -- Delivering Independence for America](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bob-levi/episodes/Postal-Service-1776----Delivering-Independence-for-America-e3lfq3p) _2026-06-30 · Bob Levi · NAPS Chat_ U.S. Postal Service historians Steve Kochersperger and Junemarie Barndt join Bob to recount the rocky paths and surprising places that our emerging national postal service used to convey correspondence, news, and the Declaration of Independence itself among the original thirteen colonies, on and around July 4, 1776. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/103ae2c8/podcast/play/122201657/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-30%2Fa70ddc3a-f2d3-50ef-44af-40ec1a83d8c9.mp3) ## [Reflections on Congressional Leadership and the Postal Service](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bob-levi/episodes/Reflections-on-Congressional-Leadership-and-the-Postal-Service-e3klh0e) _2026-06-11 · Bob Levi · NAPS Chat_ Former House Majority Leader and current ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee on Financial Services and General Government Steny Hoyer (D-MD), joins Bob to reflect of the current state of Congress, his work to ensure the Postal Service delivers high-quality universal mail service, and a possible path for the future. The House Appropriations subcommittee on which Rep. Hoyer serves… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/103ae2c8/podcast/play/121340366/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-11%2Fa814d030-6032-5592-b720-3e2fda74f059.mp3) ## [The Congressional Postal Caucus Delivers for America](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bob-levi/episodes/The-Congressional-Postal-Caucus-Delivers-for-America-e3jm5a7) _2026-05-21 · Bob Levi · NAPS Chat_ Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI), co-chair of the Congressional Postal Caucus, joins Bob to discuss the activities of the bipartisan panel and the importance of a universal, accessible, and affordable national postal system. The congressman and Bob also discuss postal accountability. Finally, in recognition of Memorial Day, Rep. Bergman, a retired Marine Corps Lieutenant General, reflects on how mail… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/103ae2c8/podcast/play/120312583/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-21%2F24d6fdcd-c02a-3ee5-d867-282deb134a63.mp3) ## [Fulfilling the Postal Promise of Universal Service and Financial Stability](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bob-levi/episodes/Fulfilling-the-Postal-Promise-of-Universal-Service-and-Financial-Stability-e3iofci) _2026-05-01 · Bob Levi · NAPS Chat_ Elena Patel, Co-Director of the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center and Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institute, joins Bob to discuss the extraordinary economic impact the Postal Service has on rural and postal-reliant communities, as well as the importance of the agency's universal service obligation to the entire country. Elena and Bob also talk about the difficulty the Postal Service has in… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/103ae2c8/podcast/play/119339858/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-1%2F61e2228e-ced0-bed2-6fa7-5879edc4b5af.mp3) ## [Maximizing Opportunities for Legislative and Political Engagement](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bob-levi/episodes/Maximizing-Opportunities-for-Legislative-and-Political-Engagement-e3i6j4n) _2026-04-20 · Bob Levi · NAPS Chat_ At the 2026 NAPS Legislative Conference, in Washington, NAPS bestowed it annual Gold Standard for Legislative Leadership Award to former New Jersey Legislative Chair George Barrett. George joins Bob to discuss his tactics and strategies to maximize his opportunities to promote the interests of EAS level postal employees and retirees. Also, George shares his "tricks of the trade" and reflects on… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/103ae2c8/podcast/play/118753879/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-20%2Fdd408474-eead-fcdb-05f1-33c41e619631.mp3) ## [Reflecting on the State of the Postal Service with NALC President Brian Renfroe](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bob-levi/episodes/Reflecting-on-the-State-of-the-Postal-Service-with-NALC-President-Brian-Renfroe-e3h13u3) _2026-03-26 · Bob Levi · NAPS Chat_ National Association of Letter Carriers President Brian Renfroe joins Bob to discuss the postal outlook from the perspective of the nation's largest postal union. Brian and Bob talk about the the necessity for unity among postal stakeholders to confront the daunting challenges confronting the USPS, as well as the steadfast commitment the community must have to ensure the agency's public service… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/103ae2c8/podcast/play/117525891/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-26%2Fe6b3abb7-76fb-5789-1162-caa3310791de.mp3) ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ffyO7OfjmowT) _2026-03-26 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [The Latest USPS News, the Upcoming NAPS Legislative Conference and House Postal Hearing, and the Congressional Postal Roundtable](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bob-levi/episodes/The-Latest-USPS-News--the-Upcoming-NAPS-Legislative-Conference-and-House-Postal-Hearing--and-the-Congressional-Postal-Roundtable-e3gblf5) _2026-03-12 · Bob Levi · NAPS Chat_ NAPS President Ivan Butts, joins Bob to discuss the late-breaking postal news that includes the USPS' hiring of a restructuring and "turnaround" consultant and the nomination of three new individuals to the Postal Board of Governors. In addition, Ivan and Bob talk about the upcoming NAPS legislative conference in Washington and the recent Congressional Postal Caucus round table, at which Ivan… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/103ae2c8/podcast/play/116822949/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-12%2F3f843893-4a56-fe02-6368-9a303b4eb030.mp3) ## [Measuring Postal Performance and Effectiveness](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bob-levi/episodes/Measuring-Postal-Performance-and-Effectiveness-e3f2353) _2026-02-13 · Bob Levi · NAPS Chat_ Snailworks President Dave Lewis, joins Bob to discuss postal performance, mail tracking and the effectiveness of direct mail. Snailworks is a Maryland-based company that assists corporations, charitable organizations and political entities monitor mail performance, calibrate mailing campaigns and plan direct marketing to effectively use the mail. Among the issues David and Bob discuss are the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/103ae2c8/podcast/play/115460707/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-13%2F8dfb6e33-b0c7-a006-7f56-8d5c43ffa6f4.mp3)