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David Eigenberg on Chicago Fire, Sex and the City & Broadway | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 61Oct 29, 2026 · 1 hr 6 minDavid Eigenberg, Herrmann on Chicago Fire and Steve on Sex and the City, joins Pat McGann and Dwayne Kennedy at Tiege Hanley Studios for an hour he plans to leave to his kids, but only after he’s gone. He’s 40 years sober, 15 seasons into playing a firefighter, and still won’t wear the hat a real one gave him. Along the way: a ride to the DuPage County clinic at 15, the one note he gave the director of Six Degrees of Separation, and the only thing you can’t do naked on Broadway. 🎧 New episod...- Tim McEnery: Wine Mogul, Helicopter Pilot & Pat’s Homeroom Neighbor | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 60Oct 22, 2026 · 57 minTim McEnery sat in front of Pat in homeroom reading restaurant trade magazines, and now he runs Cooper’s Hawk, the 13th largest wine producer in America. He joins Pat and Dwayne Kennedy to talk about building a billion-dollar company from a spiral notepad. Pat spent those same four years trying to get him to goof off, so we can call this one a draw. 🎧 New episodes every Thursday — filmed at Tiege Hanley Studios in Chicago. 🔗 Follow The Pat McGann Show: Instagram: @thepatmcgannshow Tik...
- Melancholy “He Gone” for Mike Ditka & Fall Speed Round | The Pat McGann Show w Dwayne Kennedy Ep. 59Oct 16, 2026 · 42 minPat McGann and Dwayne Kennedy go guest-free for a fall break, starting with a sincere sendoff to Mike Ditka, the Chicago icon who won it all as a player and a coach. From there it’s a White Sox fan in the Vatican, the Bears’ trip to Green Bay, and Pat’s playoff seat directly behind Lorenz Tate. Then the October Speed Round begins: apple cider donuts or pumpkin donuts? Candy corn, yes or no? Freddy or Jason? Let us know your thoughts! 🎧 New episodes every Thursday — filmed at Tie...
- Mark Giangreco RETURNS: Mike Ditka, Michael Jordan & Chicago TV Wars | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 58Oct 8, 2026 · 1 hr 29 minLegendary Chicago sportscaster Mark Giangreco returns to the Pat McGann Show with Dwayne Kennedy to revisit the cutthroat glory days of Chicago sports TV. Mike Ditka, Michael Jordan and Brian Urlacher all had opinions about him, but he wears it as a badge of honor. 🎧 New episodes every Thursday — filmed at Tiege Hanley Studios in Chicago. 🔗 Follow The Pat McGann Show: Instagram: @thepatmcgannshow TikTok: @thepatmcgannshow Apple Podcasts & Spotify: The Pat McGann Show 🎤 Co-H...
- Adam Amin on the Chicago Bulls, Bob Costas & Competitive Hot Dog Eating | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 57Oct 1, 2026 · 1 hr 17 minThe voice of the Chicago Bulls says this is the best Chicago sports has felt in decades. He also once calmed down Bobby Knight with a Snickers bar, so he knows a thing or two about reading a room. Adam Amin joins Pat McGann and Dwayne Kennedy on Ep. 57. Adam talks openly about losing his partner Stacey King in June, and about what Bulls fans can expect from the new crew this season. How does a kid from Addison get from a fifth-grade talent show to the NFL on Fox? Tune in to find out.&n...
- The Return of the Sandwich King: Jeff Mauro, Whole Foods & The Kitchen | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 56Sep 25, 2026 · 1 hr 18 minJeff Mauro, the Sandwich King himself, is back on The Pat McGann Show for the first time since Episode 8, and this time he’s got frozen pizza. The Food Network host joins Pat and Dwayne Kennedy at Tiege Hanley Studios to talk about getting Mauro Provisions pizzas into 26 Whole Foods stores across Chicagoland, why his Italian beef pizza has no tomato sauce, and what it actually costs to get a product on a grocery shelf. He also opens up about The Kitchen being canceled over Zoom after 5...
- Ben Bradley on Unplanned Interviews, Bribed Mayors & Blagojevich | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 55Sep 17, 2026 · 1 hr 10 minBen Bradley has spent the better part of three decades getting Chicago politicians to explain things they clearly did not want to explain. How do you get a mayor's office to admit a deal is coming? You file the paperwork, and then you show up. The WGN investigative reporter and Emmy winner joins Pat and Dwayne Kennedy to talk about learning the trade from Chicago TV legend Chuck Goudie and building a career out of Freedom of Information Act requests. They get into taxpayer-funded credi...
- Patrick Mannelly: Tornado Kicks, Lovie Smith & Brain Scans | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 54Sep 11, 2026 · 56 minNo one has suited up for the Chicago Bears more times than Patrick Mannelly, and he did it all as a long snapper — a job so specialized that the whole skill set comes down to feel, not counting. Mannelly joins Pat and Dwayne Kennedy to walk through 16 seasons, 245 games, and the one bad snap he still blames on the wind. Enjoy and get excited for this season, bear down!! 🐻⬇️ 🎧 New episodes every Thursday — filmed at Tiege Hanley Studios in Chicago. 🔗 Follow The Pat McGann Show: Instagr...
- Honorary Muppets & Running for Mayor of Parma with Dwayne Kennedy | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 53Sep 3, 2026 · 56 minHappy September! Sit back, relax, and enjoy some pumpkin spice with a side of The Pat McGann Show. They say death comes in threes, so we’re paying tribute to Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, and some guy named Nigel. Plus, Pat is now an honorary citizen of Parma, Ohio. That only means one thing… he must now run for mayor. Leave a comment, let us know what you think. 🎧 New episodes every Thursday — filmed at Tiege Hanley Studios in Chicago. 🔗 Follow The Pat McGann Show: Instagram: @...
- Ahern & iHeart: NBC Chicago Politics & the Vatican Press Corps | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 52Aug 27, 2026 · 1 hr 23 minNBC 5 Chicago political reporter Mary Ann Ahern joins Pat and Dwayne Kennedy for a run through her career on the Chicago beat: chasing mayors and governors, breaking the story on the Catholic Church abuse scandal, and getting quietly boxed out of asking President Obama a question at his own library. She also tells the story of a Congressional race that ended a legendary civil rights friendship, and explains how her grandkids ended up calling her "Honey" instead of "Grandma." Plu...
- Do Worry But Be Happy | Fan Expo, Pope Hat Night, & AI Robot Gladiators - TPMS Ep. 51Aug 20, 2026 · 57 minPat is joined by Dwayne Kennedy for a back to school bonanza that has been recalled by the FDA. Ditching tinfoil for Pope Hats, our hosts explore the doom of artificial intelligence while searching for a sign of peace. Leave a comment, let us know what you think. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! 🔔 FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN WIN $1,000 at Tiege.com/10years 🎧 New episodes every Thursday — filmed at Tiege Hanley Studios in Chicago. 🔗 Follow The Pat McGann Show: Instagram: @thepatmcgannshow T...
- OG 13 | Ozzie Guillen on Michael Jordan, White Sox Legacy & Bullfights PART 2Aug 15, 2026 · 1 hr 50 minThe 50th continues with MLB legend Ozzie Guillen. Fresh off the retirement of his number, Ozzie joins the fun for a highly redacted and censored conversation covering more ground than a gold glove shortstop. Cheers to 50 more! FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN WIN $1,000 at Tiege.com/10years 🎧 New episodes every Thursday — filmed at Tiege Hanley Studios in Chicago. 🔗 Follow The Pat McGann Show: Instagram: @thepatmcgannshow TikTok: @thepatmcgannshow Apple Podcasts & Spotify: The Pa...
- 50th Special: Remember When…? w/ Dwayne Kennedy & Maggie Hughes DePalo PART 1Aug 14, 2026 · 58 minDwayne & Maggie join Pat for a look back on 50 episodes. It’s a wild ride through the show’s best moments that raises the lowest form of conversation to a golden jubilee. Cheers & thank you for helping us get to this milestone! Also, enjoy Part 2 with special guest Ozzie Guillen, coming soon. FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN WIN $1,000 at Tiege.com/10years 🎧 New episodes every Thursday — filmed at Tiege Hanley Studios in Chicago. 🔗 Follow The Pat McGann Show: Instagram: @the...
- Liam Stanton: Chicago Mayor Race & City Hall Red Tape | The Pat McGann Show Summer SpecialAug 6, 2026 · 27 minHow many signatures does it take to get on the ballot for mayor of Chicago? Turns out it's 12,500, and you're not allowed to collect a single one before July 28th. Liam Stanton, candidate for Mayor of Chicago, joins Pat McGann and Dwayne Kennedy to talk about his campaign, City Hall's finances, and what separates him from a crowded field of career politicians. Stanton grew up in Rogers Park as the youngest of eight, and his grandfather immigrated from Ireland to clean streetcars before...
- PAT & KB: Kevin Bozeman drops by for a hang with Pat to talk parenting, hoops, Chicago & more…Jul 30, 2026 · 41 minKevin Bozeman is back on the show for the first time since episode seven, and Pat wastes no time doing the math on what that means for episode 350. The Chicago native and stand-up comedian catches Pat up on a summer of European travel, a Chicago Vocational School education whose alumni list reads like a Chicago sports hall of fame, and a full-circle sports memory built around an old West Unseld jersey. They also get into the sportsbook takeover of Sunday afternoons and settle in...
- Marcelo Balboa & Joey Villagomez: World Cup Recap & Back of the Yards | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 48Jul 23, 2026 · 1 hr 17 minWhich Chicago office building doubles as a former mob execution site and a cushy city day job? Just ask Joey Villagomez. The Back of the Yards comic — who picked up the nickname "Joey the Clown" — joins Pat McGann and Dwayne Kennedy alongside World Cup analyst Marcelo Balboa this week. Villagomez traces his path from tagging CTA train cars as a teenager to hosting rooms across Chicago's old open mic circuit with Felipe Esparza and Bill Burr, plus a recent hour at the Comedy Store that's got h...
- Tom Waddle: Chicago Bears & Ditka w/ Marcelo Balboa's World Cup Picks | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 47Jul 16, 2026 · 1 hr 17 minGetting cut four times by the same team would send most guys to Wall Street. Tom Waddle had the finance degree ready, but stayed anyway. The Chicago Bears legend and longtime ESPN 1000 host joins Pat and Dwayne Kennedy to talk going undrafted out of the greatest draft class in NFL history, the speech Mike Ditka gave him on every cut day, and the 1991 Vikings game that turned a practice-squad guy into a Chicago household name. He also gets honest about the All-Madden playoff game against Dal...
- Oz Pearlman: Reading Joe Burrow's Mind & Balboa on Team USA's Brutal Exit | Ep. 46Jul 9, 2026 · 49 minEver wonder what it takes to convince Joe Burrow to let a stranger mess with his head on national television? This week Pat sits down with mentalist Oz Pearlman, the guy with 8.9 million Instagram followers and a knack for melting NFL players' brains on camera. Oz breaks down how he talked his way past a hard "no" to get Joe Burrow into one of his most viral clips ever, walks through the harrowing minute he spent diving under a table at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, and previ...
- Marcelo Balboa, Aaron Marino & Antonio Centeno: World Cup, Shark Tank & Loafers | TPMS Ep. 45Jul 2, 2026 · 1 hr 18 minThis week Pat and Dwayne Kennedy ring in the 4th of July, remember Stacey King, and Marcelo Balboa checks in from the World Cup to explain how Paraguay wrecked everyone's bracket. Then two of the internet's original men's-style influencers, Aaron Marino (Alpha M.) and Antonio Centeno (Real Men Real Style), join back to back to talk nose hair, Sears jackets, and how a Marine Corps uniform was essentially the kickstarter to an entire business empire. Aaron traces his brand back to a chi...
- Joabe Barbosa & Marcelo Balboa: Running Every Street in Chicago & World Cup Fever | TPMS Ep. 44Jun 26, 2026 · 1 hr 7 minPat's back from Hawaii — Pearl Harbor, potential pineapple smuggling, and a flat tire the day before departure — while Dwayne was in Norfolk, Nebraska for the Johnny Carson Comedy Festival. Marcelo Balboa checks in from the World Cup: USA clinched first place, Turkey's coach is getting fired, Cape Verde's goalkeeper went from 25K to 13 million Instagram followers overnight, and FIFA's hydration breaks are getting booed in stadiums— turns out it wasn't quite hot enough at Norway vs. Senegal i...
- Abbey Murphy: South Side Gold, Jason Kelce Beer Chugs & PWHL Draft | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 43Jun 18, 2026 · 1 hr 7 minFirst up, Marcelo Balboa checks in from the World Cup with a quick field report — US looking sharp, Spain humbled by Cape Verde, and FIFA apparently Americanizing soccer one hydration break at a time. Then Pat and Dwayne sit down with South Side legend Abbey Murphy: Evergreen Park native, two-time Olympian, University of Minnesota all-time goals leader, recently drafted 2nd overall to Seattle Torrent, and the only person with a street named after her who found out by looking up mid-walk. Ab...
- The Life & Death Episode: World Cup, Wakes & Catholic Funerals w/ Fr. Hurley & Tom Curley | Ep. 42Jun 12, 2026 · 1 hr 26 minA priest and a mortician walk into a podcast. Amen, and subscribe. First up on the pitch, Marcelo Balboa. former U.S. Men's National Team defender and World Cup alum (1990, 1994, 1998), stops by at the top to break down the World Cup — including dark horse teams, hacky sack's unlikely comeback, and why the US needs to get to the quarterfinal, minimum. Then, Father Tom Hurley and funeral director Tom Curley join Pat and Dwayne Kennedy to cover the full Catholic life cycle: from baptism...
- Operation Schvitz: Mitch Rosen on Running Chicago Sports Radio | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 41Jun 4, 2026 · 1 hr 1 minTaking a page out of Mitch Rosen’s book, this episode was posted at 3am. (But don’t worry, we scheduled it for 9:03am). The VP of Odyssey Sports and architect of 670 The Score joins Pat and Dwayne to talk about building one of the most iconic sports radio brands in the country. The origin story alone is worth it, a 12-year-old from Skokie writes a fan letter to an overnight DJ and ends up producing his show at WGN for $13,000 a year. From there, Mitch traces the unlikely chain of events...
- Plan B Banger: A Career & Podcast Retrospective w/ Pat McGann & Tom Bambara | Ep. 40May 29, 2026 · 50 min40 days and 40 nights? This podcast hit 40 episodes in under a year. The Lord had other plans for our guest, so we pivoted. Consider this episode an act of faith. For the milestone episode, producer Tom flips the script and puts Pat in the hot seat for a full career retrospective. From his first open mic at Chicago and Halsted, to hosting at Zanies, getting fired into full-time comedy, and walking out to Pearl Jam at the Ed Sullivan Theater for his Letterman debut. The two also look bac...
- Ian Happ: The Most Tenured Cub on Loyalty, Lakeshore Drive & Life at Wrigley | Ep. 39May 21, 2026 · 1 hr 21 minThis week, Pat is thrilled to welcome Ian Happ, the first major leaguer to appear on the podcast. No stranger to “the show”, Dwayne Kennedy also joins this wide ranging conversation with the most tenured Cub. Get behind the scenes of life in the big leagues and leave knowing more about being HAPP-y. Watch to the end of this week’s episode to learn how you can win two free tickets to go see Pat live! 🎧 New episodes every Thursday — filmed at Tiege Hanley Studios in Chicago. ...
- Bringing Back the Factoids with Ryan Chiaverini | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 38May 14, 2026 · 1 hr 6 minWe're celebrating Pat's 50th with three Chicago guys and one matching outfit. This week, ABC7 Chicago's lead sports anchor and Windy City Live co-host Ryan Chiaverini joins Pat and Dwayne for a long-overdue conversation. Ryan shares what it was actually like to replace Oprah Winfrey on live television the day after she retired — including the Yahoo comment section, which was not kind. Also: Mike Tyson's tigers (he had a whole house for them), the celebrity who broke Ryan's heart the most, and...
- Matteo Lane: From Chicago Open Mics to Sold-Out Theaters in Italy | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 37May 7, 2026 · 1 hr 5 minToday we are taking a trip down Matteo Lane, but first, taking a right down memory Dwayne. Before his sold-out show at the Chicago Theater, Dwayne Kennedy and Pat McGann chat with the Chicago-raised, New York-based comedian. They discuss his journey from performing a three-minute open mic at Old Town Pub to sold-out theaters in Italy, Spain, and Australia. Along the way: why Grease makes absolutely no sense, Dionne Warwick's inexplicable omnipresence in Matteo's life, and the one phone...
- Dwayne Kennedy & Maggie Hughes DePalo: Reality Show Nightmares & UFO Scientists | TPMS Ep. 36Apr 30, 2026 · 42 minGet ready—this might be the best 39 minutes and 92 seconds you’ve ever experienced. A vintage Chicago episode with old friends and all-timers of The Pat McGann Show. This week, Dwyane Kennedy and Maggie Hughes DePalo join Pat to defend Chicago comedy, revisit reality show disasters, and break down the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Why were people still eating? Did Oz see it coming? And where exactly was RFK during all of it? Along the way: Kevin Hart’s Chicago Funny AF auditions, the ec...
- Maggie Hughes DePalo & Adam Gilbert: Comedy Cellar, Chicago & Gen Z | Ep. 35Apr 24, 2026 · 51 minIn Episode 35, comedians Adam Gilbert and Maggie Hughes DePalo join Pat McGann for a laid-back conversation that moves between stand-up, life on the road, and Midwest roots. Adam shares his path from Indiana to Chicago’s comedy scene and eventually to the Comedy Cellar in New York, along with the realities of touring, open mics, and the occasional rough night on stage. Maggie tells stories from the road, including a memorable encounter with Michael J. Fox at his Nashville fundraiser. ...
- Bill Rancic on Entrepreneurship, RPM & Life After The Apprentice | Ep. 34Apr 16, 2026 · 55 minIn Episode 34 of The Pat McGann Show, the original Apprentice winner (and future canonized saint) joins Pat to share how a South Side Chicago entrepreneur turned a bold risk into a career spanning television, bestselling books, motivational speaking, and the wildly successful RPM restaurant empire. From launching a cigar-of-the-month club in a tiny apartment to proposing to Giuliana in a helicopter over Chicago, Bill proves that sometimes the best business plan starts with simply saying “yes....
- The Voice of Chicago: Tim Sinclair on Bulls, Bears, and Fighting Illini | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 33Apr 10, 2026 · 32 minIn this bonus episode, Tim Sinclair—known as the Voice of Chicago—joins Pat McGann to share his incredible journey from aspiring architect to one of the most recognizable voices in sports. As the public address announcer for the Chicago Bulls, Chicago Bears, Chicago Fire, and University of Illinois, Tim offers a behind-the-scenes look at how these coveted roles come to life. The conversation explores his unexpected start in radio, auditioning for major teams, and landing his dream job during...
- Three Woodstocks and a Couch: AJ Leidig, Inked in Comedy | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 32Apr 7, 2026 · 1 hr 3 minComedian AJ Leidig joins Pat McGann and Dwayne Kennedy to break down his journey in stand-up comedy. From growing up near Woodstock to testing out joke-book material in middle school, AJ shares how he got his start and made his way through the suburbs into Chicago comedy. The guys get into bombing early sets, $600 apartments, road gigs, and why the suburbs might secretly be the best place to start. Plus: Waymo debates, “he gone,” and the South Side roots of a gold record baseball anthem. 🎧 Ne...
- Chris Holtmann on Rebuilding DePaul Basketball, Beer Tabs & The Big East | The Pat McGann Show Ep.31Apr 2, 2026 · 1 hr 13 minCoach Chris Holtmann of the DePaul Blue Demons joins Pat McGann and Dwayne Kennedy to break down his first two years rebuilding Chicago's most storied college basketball program. After leaving Ohio State, Holtmann recounts calling Jay Wright and Tom Izzo for advice, sliding into Pat's DMs, consulting with Brad Stevens, and going bar-hopping after a big win at DePaul. He opens up about the grind, the glory days, and why he's all in on the city of Chicago. Plus: his semi-controversial Fi...
- Chicago Chaos, Nimrods, & Family Ties w/ Matty Ryan & Chris Higgins | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 30Mar 26, 2026 · 49 minPat McGann sits down with his relative Matty Ryan (yes, they’re actually related) and Chris Higgins for a wild, laugh-filled ride through Chicago life. They get into Dan Ryan survival tactics, bus token nostalgia, flipping off AI robots, parking tickets, and the evolution of the word "nimrod" thanks to Bugs Bunny. 🎬 New episodes every Thursday — filmed at Tiege Hanley Studios in Chicago. 🔗 Follow The Pat McGann Show: Instagram: @thepatmcgannshow TikTok: @thepatmcgannshow Apple Podca...
- Alderman Matt O’Shea on Chicago Politics, O’Hare, & the South Side Irish Parade | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 29Mar 19, 2026 · 1 hr 2 minThis week on The Pat McGann Show, Pat and co-host Dwayne Kennedy sit down with Chicago Alderman Matt O’Shea for a conversation about city politics, airport construction, and why you should not call your alderman about airplanes flying overhead. Plus: the South Side Irish Parade, the economics of dyeing the river green, the Star Wars museum Chicago didn’t get, and an unexpected detour into “Friends of the Park” drama that feels… personal. 🎧 New episodes every week — filmed in Chicago. ...
- Ana Belaval on 20 Years of Live TV, Billy Corgan, and the Tuition Tour | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 28Mar 12, 2026 · 51 minThis week on the Pat McGann Show, Pat and co-host Dwayne Kennedy catch up with WGN superstar Ana Belaval. For the past two decades, she’s been performing live TV without a script. Billy Corgan even composed a song for her. (And don’t worry- she’ll reveal her Puerto Rican heritage before the ten-minute mark.) Ana also shares why Puerto Ricans don't eat spicy food, and the story of how Mike Toomey convinced her to try stand-up with a five-minute set at Zanies. 🎧 New episodes every week...
- Exclusive Interview: The Baby-Saving Comedian | “Just a Boy” Leo Cundiff's Viral Lake Michigan Rescue StoryMar 6, 2026 · 18 minComedian Lio Cundiff makes a bonus splash on the Pat McGann Show this week. Despite his usual preference for floating with a beer in hand, he jumped into the frigid waters of Lake Michigan to rescue a baby. "I hope she has a really cool future, and I'm happy I was there." His heroic act caught the attention of People Magazine, but he decided to set the record straight here on The Pat McGann Show. Plus, Lio opens up about the viral media frenzy, the GoFundMe he's trying to shut down, and...
- Growing Up Sweetness: Jarrett Payton on His Pops, Jordan, & Going Viral | Ep. 27Mar 4, 2026 · 1 hr 19 minPat McGann sits down with Jarrett Payton to discuss growing up as the son of Walter Payton, giving a Hall of Fame speech at age 12 (casual), and how running a landfill hill builds character. They get into near-death car stories, surviving a Miami national championship team, being mentored by NFL “wild childs,” and what it’s like when Michael Jordan shows up at your house to win his money back. Also discussed: sneaking video of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce before the internet exploded, playin...
- Our Best Work Yet: Peyton Ruddy on The Pat McGann Show | Ep. 26Feb 26, 2026 · 1 hr 7 minPat McGann is back in Chicago with Dwayne Kennedy and Peyton Ruddy for what is, legally speaking, our best work yet. They cover a canceled Bermuda cruise gig, the Winter Olympics (Norway winning everything, including skiing-with-a-rifle), 30,000 missing condoms in the Olympic Village, and a necessary debate about Boyz n the Hood vs. Menace II Society. Peyton talks starting stand-up at 17, working the door at the Comedy Mothership in Austin, stacking millions of views online, and launching the...
- From Parking Lots to Arenas with Maggie Hughes DePalo | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 25Feb 19, 2026 · 1 hr 10 minPat McGann sits down with Chicago comedian Maggie Hughes DePalo to talk about the totally sensible decision to quit a stable job, raise kids, and pursue stand-up at the same time. They get into building a South Side comedy scene from scratch, doing parking lot shows during COVID, and somehow ending up opening for Nate Bargatze in an arena like that’s a normal Tuesday. Also discussed: Catholic school flashbacks, grade school basketball grudges that never die, Valentine’s Day in Indianapolis (s...
- Frozone Dilla | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 24Feb 12, 2026 · 1 hr 14 minIn this Olympian-sized episode, Pat catches up with Tom Bambara and Zooms around with two-time Olympic gold medalist Shani Davis. Chicago Historian Dilla Thomas drops facts in the studio and shouts out our latest listener- his wife. Enjoy the gold medal editing; be sure to subscribe and leave us a review! 🎧 New episodes every week — filmed in Chicago. 👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more comedy + conversation. 🔗 Follow The Pat McGann Show Instagram: @thepatmcgannshow | @t...
- Chuck Garfien & Calvin Evans on Hawk Harrelson, White Sox Legends, and the New Studio | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 23Feb 5, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min“Our” Chuck Garfien joins Pat McGann and Calvin Evans in the brand-new Tiege Hanley studio on Chicago’s West Side for a hilarious, wide-ranging conversation about Chicago sports, comedy, and life in the city. Pat, Calvin, and Chuck dig into White Sox history, Hawk Harrelson’s iconic catchphrases, the origin of “Our Chuck,” and what it’s really like working around legendary broadcasters. Calvin weighs in throughout on sports culture, media personalities, and growing up with Chicago teams alway...
- Brian Hicks on the Chicago Winters, Netflix Free Solo Climb, and Zanies | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 22Jan 29, 2026 · 38 minBrian Hicks returns to The Pat McGann Show to talk Chicago comedy, brutal winter weekends, and what it’s really like running Zanies when the weather tries to shut the city down. Pat and Brian dig into comedy club life, sold-out shows, and why winter is actually prime time for stand-up. They also get into coaching youth basketball, snow days, Fortnite “e-learning,” kids building gaming PCs, and the chaos of modern parenting. Along the way: untethered skyscraper climbers, Super Bowl food strate...
- Dwayne Kennedy Returns: Bears Fandom, the Olympics, and Life in Comedy | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 21Jan 22, 2026 · 1 hr 1 minOne of our all-time favorite guests is back. 🏆 Dwayne Kennedy returns to The Pat McGann Show as a charter member of the Five Timers Club, and the conversation goes everywhere. Pat and Dwayne break down the emotional rollercoaster of Chicago Bears fandom, including that Caleb Williams play and why losing somehow still felt special. They also delve into the explosion of NFL gambling ads, sports betting culture, and how watching games has changed dramatically compared to their childhood. ...
- Mark Giangreco on Chicago Sports TV, Michael Jordan, & the ’85 Bears | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 20Jan 15, 2026 · 1 hr 7 minChicago sports broadcasting legend Mark Giangreco joins Pat for a wide-ranging, old-school conversation about the golden age of local TV — when ratings were brutal, anchors were larger than life, and everyone was trying to beat each other on the 10 o’clock news. They discuss growing up in Buffalo, breaking into television, and landing in Chicago in the early 1980s, covering everything from the 1985 Bears to Michael Jordan in real time. Mark shares stories from the era of newsroom rivalries, o...
- Therapist Ben Shabad on Anxiety, Comedy, and Why Laughter Helps | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 19Jan 8, 2026 · 47 minNew year, same podcast. This week Pat talks with mental health therapist Ben Shabad to help us make 2026 slightly less chaotic. They talk anxiety, comedy as therapy, doom-scrolling, AI therapists, and why everyone feels a little on edge right now. They also discuss the impact of phones on our brains, overdiagnosis, social isolation, and how laughter might be doing more work than we give it credit for. Ben also won the Jeremy Allen White lookalike contest, which is not something they co...
- A Very Festive Christmas Episode with Dwayne Kennedy | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 18Dec 23, 2025 · 34 minComedian Dwayne Kennedy joins Pat for a Christmas episode covering holiday movies, cruise-ship Christmases, Home Alone Chicago lore, mall Santas, and how It’s a Wonderful Life left him with the wrong message. We talk Southside Pope Christmas, Festivus energy, and just enough cheer to enjoy and/or get through Christmas Eve Eve. Ideal for last-minute errands or the ad breaks during Christmas Vacation. Viewer enthusiasm may vary if you’re Chevy Chase. Email thepatmcgannshow@tiege.com to le...
- Pat Boyle & Dwayne Kennedy on Connor Bedard & the Blackhawks | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 17Dec 18, 2025 · 1 hr 14 minHappy holidays from The Pat McGann Show! Chicago sports broadcaster Pat Boyle joins Pat McGann and comedian Dwayne Kennedy for a wide-ranging conversation on Chicago Blackhawks hockey, Connor Bedard, NHL rebuilds, and the evolution of Chicago sports media. We dig into Pat Boyle’s time at ESPN, his role on Chicago Sports Network, and what it’s like covering a franchise where a 20-year-old star drives the offense. Also covered: original six NHL trivia, Blackhawks history, airline ...
- Robin Baumgarten on WGN Mornings, Lititz, & South Side Roots | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 16Dec 11, 2025 · 1 hr 1 minChicago royalty Robin Baumgarten drops in to talk WGN chaos, traffic-copter experiences, Catholic school PTSD, and why the town of “Lititz” will haunt her until the end of time. We cover South Side geography wars, her Tile-King father, and the words she refuses to say on TV — or anywhere else. Leave a review and email thepatmcgannshow@tiege.com for a chance at dinner & a show. Or just to tell us how you pronounce Lititz. 🎧 New episodes every week — filmed in Chicago with comics, locals, ...
- The Brothers Melman | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 15Dec 4, 2025 · 53 minLettuce gather as Pat connects with friends and former employers, RJ & Jerrod Melman. Lotion your potato skin and stick out your broken pinky; this one will entertain you with facts and laughs. Leave a review and email us at thepatmcgannshow@tiege.com for a chance at dinner & a show! 🎧 New episodes every week — filmed in Chicago with comics, locals, and special guests. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more comedy + conversation. 🔗 Follow The Pat McGann...
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