Bill and Wendy speak to comedian and host of “Never Not Funny” Jimmy Pardo. Jimmy dishes on his new music-themed web series called “Jimmy’s Records and Tapes.” This web series is a weekly walk down memory lane via Jimmy’s record collection. They also talk about Jimmy’s upcoming “Never Not Funny” taping with fellow comedian Vince Maranto at Zanies in Rosemont. You can view “Jimmy’s Records and Tapes” on Youtube.com/nevernotfunny. “Never Not Funny” Podcast Recording Sunday, November 17 at...

Comedian Jimmy Pardo dishes on his new music-themed web series, “Jimmy’s Records and Tapes.” Dr. John Duffy speaks about the rise in loneliness and depression in today’s society. Plus, Author Jill S. Litwin opens up about her decision to start a family in her 40s with in vitro fertilization in her upcoming book “Baby Steps.” You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter,  Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, then streaming on WGN […]

Today on the bonus hour, Bill is back from his two-day toy suspension. We think that he took his time off to overload on Disney Plus. Well,  John Legend has been named the Sexiest Man Alive by People Magazine this year. The duo takes a look back at the past winners of this covenant award and debate whether or not if they still have the “sexy” factor. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter,  Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs […]

Wendy and Dane Neal welcome Author Marcy Carriker Smothers on to the show to talk about her latest book, “Eat Like Walt: The Wonderful World of Disney Food.” Listen in as Smothers describes Walt’s legacy at Disneyland, the only park he ever worked in, slept in or played in. They also discuss Disneyland’s past and current menu selection, and much more. Check out eatlikewalt.com which offers interactive features that complement the book, including a map of Disneyland with pins that […]

A sip of wine? Yes, please. Wendy and Dane Neal are joined in the studio by Tim McEnery, Founder/CEO of Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant to discuss their new restaurant, Cooper’s Hawk Esquire Chicago! Located in the historic Esquire building in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast (58 E. Oak Street) Cooper’s Hawk Esquire Chicago is an experiential dining destination and “wine paradise” where guests can immerse themselves in the storied history of wine and the culinary traditions that emerged […]

Wendy and Dane Neal welcome Ben Fox Rubin, Senior Reporter for CNET News, on to the show to discuss the glitchy debut of Disney Plus. Plus, your iPhone says you’ve run out of storage, and you’ve just deleted a ton of photos. Rubin shares some quick and easy tips to free up storage space on your iCloud for free. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter,  Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, […]

Ben Fox Rubin, Senior Reporter for CNET News, dishes on the glitchy debut of Disney Plus. Cooper’s Hawk CEO and Founder Tim McEnery join us in-studio to discuss their new restaurant in the Gold Coast! Disneyland historian and author Marcy Carriker Smothers talks about the life of Walt Disney in her book “Eat Like Walt: The Wonderful World of Disney Food.” You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter,  Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. […]

Have you ever had a song in your head that just won’t go away? Wendy and Dane Neal investigate the science behind popular “earworm” songs. Plus, Coca- Cola is getting into the holiday spirit. The beverage company recently unveiled the new festive flavor, cinnamon Coca-Cola, on Nov. 1.  Wendy, Dane, and Kim Gordon talk about retro foods that are making a menu comeback. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter,  Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from […]

Chicago Tribune columnist Eric Zorn joins Wendy Snyder and Dane Neal in the studio to talk about the legal battle between IHSA and CPS cross-country runners student-athletes. The House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday will hold its first open hearings as Democrats continue to build a case against President Trump. Eric breaks down the latest developments in the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter,  Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show...

A blast of winter weather hit the Chicago area this morning. Have you started thinking about wintering your garden? Wendy Snyder and Dane Neal are joined in the studio by Tony Fulmer,  Chief Horticultural Officer at Chalet Nursery. Tony gives listeners some tips on how to protect plants over the cold winter months. Chalet Nursery 3132 Lake Avenue Wilmette, IL 60091 Phone: 847.256.0561 http://www.chaletnursery.com You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter,  Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and...

On Saturday, November 23rd, TV Host and DIY Expert Jane Monzures will be hosting a special, one-of-a-kind holiday event at Treetime Christmas Creations! Wendy Snyder and Dane Neal are joined in the studio by Jane to talk about the latest holiday trends, inspiring ways to decorate your home, and she also gives us a sneak peek at some of her holiday-themed projects. All attendees at Jane’s event at Treetime will receive an exclusive 15% off that day’s purchase at Treetime.  Plus, everyone […]

Today on the bonus hour, Dane Neal is in for Bill Leff. Dane and Wendy talk about how restaurants should handle complaints about bad food. Then, Atlanta rapper T. I. has come under fire recently after claiming that he takes his daughter on an annual trip to the gynecologist to check that she’s still a virgin. Wendy and Dane take a closer look at the story. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter,  Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday […]

The fantastic Dane Neal is in for Bill Leff! Jane Monzures chats about her upcoming special, one of a kind holiday event at Treetime Christmas Creations in Lake Barrington on November 23rd.  Tony Fulmer from Chalet Nursery explains how to put your garden to bed for the winter and get a head start on next year’s growing season. Plus, Eric Zorn from the Chicago Tribune talks about the latest developments in the impeachment inquiry. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter,  Facebook,...

Bill and Wendy sit down and chat with the Managing Editor of Decider.com, Alexander Zalben! Every Friday, Alex joins the show us to tell us what’s going on in the world of television. This week, they talk about Donald Trump Jr.’s visit to The View on Thursday, Paul Rudd’s new Netflix series, Living With Yourself, and the grand return of Rick & Morty on Adult Swim. Also, Disney+ launches on November 12. Alex breaks down how much the new streaming […]

Producer and director Dan Protess and Reality Allah join the Bill and Wendy show to discuss their new WTTW series, “FIRSTHAND: Gun Violence.” This project follows five Chicagoans, including Allah, who have survived gun violence and are fighting back. Allah is an outreach worker with READI Chicago who spent 22 years in prison for murder. He talks about how he got actively involved in a gang at a very young age, his time in prison, and how he has helped […]

Today on the bonus hour, Bill and Wendy discuss their worst parenting mistakes, the “living funerals” craze in South Korea, the differences between a burial and a cremation service, and much more. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter,  Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, then streaming on WGN Extra from noon to 1 p.m.

Today on the show, Bill and Wendy speak to Alexander Zalben, managing editor of Decider.com, about all the new streaming treats to binge on TV this weekend. Then, Dan Protess and Reality Allah join the show to discuss their new digital docu-series on WTTW called “FIRSTHAND: GUN VIOLENCE.”  Plus, what would you do if you won the lottery? Typically when you win the lotto, you have an important choice regarding your winnings. Bill and Wendy share their thoughts on what […]

Today on the bonus hour, Bill and Wendy laugh about how Wendy is at home in a hardware store and Bill would rather run for the high hills than have to go in one. Then, Erik Runge joins Bill and Wendy and they reminisce  about how they all got to where they are today and talk about the inspirations that made it all seem possible. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter,  Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through […]

Today, Bill and Wendy were joined with the youngest living Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter to talk about his memoir, Veterans day events happening around Chicago and his amazing story. “You Are Worth It” is a memoir about the War in Afghanistan and Kyle’s heroics, yes, but it also is a manual for living. Organized around the credos that have guided Kyle’s life (from “Don’t Hide Your Scars” to “Call Your Mom”), the book encourages us to become our […]

Today on the show, Bill and Wendy are joined with the youngest living Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter. Then, Jarrett Payton talks Bears season and what the outcome for Sunday’s game might look like. To close out the show Dean Richards reviews all the latest movies hitting the theaters this weekend. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter,  Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, then streaming on WGN Extra from noon […]

Bill and Wendy chat with the great Dean Richards. Listen as Dean  shares his reviews of “Doctor Sleep”, “Midway”, “Last Christmas” and “Playing with Fire”. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter,  Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, then streaming on WGN Extra from noon to 1 p.m.

Today on the bonus hour, Bill and Wendy cover and eclectic blend of topics from all over the media and then Bill brings in reinforcements for why parents playing a joke on their kids about eating all of their Halloween candy is so funny. Do you think it’s funny or just plain mean? You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter,  Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, then streaming on WGN Extra from […]

Today on the show, Bill and Wendy are joined with the Senior Research Associate at the Urban Institute, Daniel Lawrence to talk about how body worn cameras are affecting police behavior and community relations across the country. Then, today is Naitonal Healthy Eating Day so Dane Neal is here covering the healthiest fast foods options and healthiest restaurants in Chicago. As well as talk about all the hype surrounding the Popeye’s Chicken Sandwich. Dane also brought in healthy and delicious […]

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is the deadliest form – and the second most common form of cancer for both men and women. Each year, more people die of lung cancer than colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. Dr. Samuel Kim, Thoracic surgeon at Northwestern Medicine, discusses the importance of early lung cancer detection, as well as the signs and symptoms of lung cancer. Dr. Kim says early detection is the key to survival. If detected early, […]

It’s a Tech Tuesday! Bill and Wendy are joined over the phone by Bridget Carey, Senior Editor of CNET. Experts say that the Consumer Electronics Show, aka the “Super Bowl” of tech shows, is helping normalize Chinese surveillance companies by giving them a platform to clean up their image. Bridget shares some exclusive updates on the story. Plus, Facebook’s Portal TV is getting review-bombed right now. And, Black Friday is coming up. Bridget shares the top Black Friday tech gifts […]