Episodes
It’s Music Monday! On this episode on the Patti Vasquez Show, Patti welcomes Comedians: Dwayne Kennedy, Sandrell Ross, Mona Aburmishan and Mickey Housley to the show in honor of her new segment, Comedians of Chicago! Then, the band, Ludlow performs live in studio! Band members are, Mark Schoeck, Maria Kloess, Josh Noble and Bridget Smith. Listen to the podcast here: Be sure to keep up with Patti on Twitter! @PattiVasquezCHI
Published 05/21/19
Tonight on the Patti Vasquez Show: Verizon’s Andy Choi joins us in the studio to talk tech. Verizon now has two phones available on their 5G network! The Galazy S10 is now available to Chicago and Minneapolis as the first phone out with access to a 5G network without additional attachments. Plus, we play a game on cyber breaches. It’s Theater Thursday! Post Tribune columnist Philip Potempa and his intern Jack joins us in our Allstate Skyline Studios to tell […]
Published 05/17/19
On this episode on the Patti Vasquez Show, laughter dominates the show as Patti welcomes regular contributor to the show Dr. Charles Turck, and Comedians : Dwayne Kennedy, Paul Farahvar, Mona Aburmishan and Judy Gold! Listen to the podcast here: Reach out to Patti! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | WGN SHOW PAGE | ITunes
Published 05/16/19
Owner of the DuPage Pistol Shrimp baseball league, at Benedictine University, John Jakiemiec, stops by to talk about some……….BASEBALL! Listen to the podcast here: Reach out to Patti! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | WGN SHOW PAGE | ITunes
Published 05/15/19
On this episode, Patti welcomes owner of the DuPage Pistol Shrimp baseball league, at Benedictine University, John Jakiemiec & comedian Rocky LaPorte to the show! Listen to the podcast here: Reach out to Patti! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | WGN SHOW PAGE | ITunes
Published 05/15/19
Patti welcomes Wright Gatewood, singer songwriter, & Carisa Marconet, from Lakeview Chamber of Commerce to talk about PorchFest Lakeview! The festival is on June 2nd, and it features local musicians performing on front of porches to host concerts! Listen to the podcast here: Reach out to Patti! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | WGN SHOW PAGE | ITunes
Published 05/14/19
Patti Vasquez is back in studio from her trip to LA! On this episode, Patti welcomes Wright Gatewood, singer songwriter, & Carisa Marconet, from Lakeview Chamber of Commerce to talk about PorchFest Lakeview! The festival is on June 2nd, and it features local musicians performing on front of porches to host concerts! Then Wayne Baker Brooks, blues musician joins in studio with John Bolger, comedian and regular contributor to the show! Listen to the podcast here: Reach out to Patti! […]
Published 05/14/19
Tonight on the Patti Vasquez Show: Patti broadcasts LIVE from KTLA in Los Angeles and tells us all about crazy LA traffic and the beautiful weather. State Representative Mark Batinick calls in to join the conversation on fair tax, the legalization of marijuana, gambling and more. Want to keep the conversation going with Batinick? Follow him on Twitter! @mbatinick Find out more on Rep. Batinick on his website: repbatinick.com. Patti talks to Theater Performer Donica Lynn about her journey...
Published 05/09/19
Patti talks to Theater Performer Donica Lynn about her journey through into theatre acting, BELT Fest and more. Be sure to join Donica Monday, May 13th at the Greenhouse Theater for Chris’ Birthday BELT Fest. BELT FEST features over 20 award-winning musical theater performers, singing both well-loved and obscure show tunes, with musical direction by Jeff Award-nominee Jermaine Hill and hosted by Jeff Award-winner Veronica Garza. Enjoy a night of sensational singing from Chicago performers...
Published 05/09/19
Tonight on the Patti Vasquez Show: The adventure with Patti in Los Angeles continues as she broadcasts LIVE remotely from the Channel 5 KTLA newsroom. It’s Tuesday, which means our favorite pop culture critic John Teti joins us in the studio for some TV recommendations, the latest on Game of Stones and the Alex Trebeck project and more, but this week he’s bringing some friends along. TV editor for the AV Club, a pop culture publication based in Chicago Erik […]
Published 05/08/19
TV editor for the AV Club, a pop culture publication based in Chicago Erik Adams joins pop culture critic John Teti in our Allstate Skyline Studios as they discuss Chicago’s sitcom legacy, including shows like The Bob Newhart Show. You can find out more information on AV Club at avclub.com Keep up with Erik on Twitter! @erikmadams
Published 05/08/19
Tonight on the Patti Vasquez Show: We kick off the show with Pop Culture Critic John Teti for Tuesdays with Teti. Both and John and Patti went to see Avengers: End Game earlier today, but had quite different experiences. Was seeing Avengers: End Game has emotionally daunting for you? Plus, our favorite car expert Warren Preiss joins us in the studio for car talk and to give us details on an upcoming event with the United Service Organization. President and […]
Published 05/01/19
Founder and Editor in Chief of Cinema Femme Magazine Rebecca Martin joins us in the studio to discuss her latest article on women overcoming stereotypes inspired by movie classic including A League of Their Own. Want to know more? Be sure to check out Cinema Femme Magazine on CinemaFemme.com.
Published 04/30/19
Tonight on the Patti Vasquez Show: Founder and Editor in Chief of Cinema Femme Magazine Rebecca Martin joins us in the studio to discuss her latest article on women overcoming stereotypes inspired by movie classic including A League of Their Own. Want to know more? Be sure to check out Cinema Femme Magazine on CinemaFemme.com. Speaking of classics, filmmaker John Singleton passed away Monday. We remember some of his most notable films. Need some good ideas on where to go […]
Published 04/30/19
It’s Finally Friday! This week’s Finally Friday panel with President of Aileron Dave Lundy, Chicago Sun-Times columnist Eric Elk, Chief Geek Officer Elliott Serrano, and WGN Radio Contributor Ken Jakubowski discuss, DCFS, Marijuana, gambling and Trump Hannity. Did you catch former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden’s recent commercial? As suspected the former V.P is throwing his hat in the very crowded ring as a Democratic nominee for the 2020 Presidential Race.
Published 04/27/19
Tonight on The Patti Vasquez Show: Are you a Nerd? Starting May 8-11, the Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival will be held at Stage 773 and ready to celebrate all nerds! The CNCF Staff Willie and Candace Opper, John Craig, and Matt Peters join Patti in the studio for all the details. Be sure to catch Patti and Elliott Serrano for a live version of Patti’s Appalling Lack of Music at Nerd fest! You can find tickets here! Plus, the squad […]
Published 04/27/19
On this episode of the Patti Vasquez Show, Patti welcomes Scott Stantis, Political Cartoonist and editorial member at the Chicago Tribune, Melissa Flynn, Director of Green City Market, Jon Boyd, Chairman & CEO of Klein and Hoffman, Michelle Ryland, Architect and Engineer at Klein and Hoffman, and wraps the show with comedian Mona Aburmishan! (You’re in for a good laugh). Reach out to Patti! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | WGN SHOW PAGE | ITunes
Published 04/26/19
On this episode of the Patti Vasquez Show, Patti welcomes Senator Daniel Biss to talk about Governor J.B. Pritzker’s first 100 days. Then, the cast from Babes with Blades: Sarah Liz Bell, Brianna Buckley and Hayley Rice join Patti in studio to talk about their new theater production. Patti wraps things up with Alderman John Arena and Melissa DuPrey, to talk about City Hall politics and affordable housing in Chicago. Listen to the full podcast right here: Reach out to […]
Published 04/25/19
Tonight on The Patti Vasquez Show: Pop culture critic John Teti joins us in the studio as we discuss the final season of Game of Thrones, Beyonce’s Netflix Documentary, recommendations and more in TV. In honor of their anniversary Turner Classic Movie (TCM) held a contest for the biggest classic movie fans around. Local contest winner Terry Sullivan joins us in the studio to tell us all about how he won and his experience on the TCM set, his love […]
Published 04/24/19
In honor of their anniversary Turner Classic Movie (TCM) held a contest for the biggest classic movie fans around. Local contest winner Terry Sullivan joins us in the studio to tell us all about how he won and his experience on the TCM set.
Published 04/24/19
Tonight on The Patti Vasquez Show: We kick start the show talking with Northwestern Medicine Surgeon Dr. Stulberg about the importance of getting rid of your spare medication. Did you know, non-medical use of prescription medication is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S? According to Dr. Stulberg the best thing to do with your extra medication is to get rid of it — the right way. Join Dr. Stulberg and many more during the National Drug […]
Published 04/23/19
Northwestern Medicine Surgeon Dr. Stulberg discusses about the importance of getting rid of your spare medication. Did you know, non-medical use of prescription medication is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S? According to Dr. Stulberg the best thing to do with your extra medication is to get rid of it — the right way. Join Dr. Stulberg and many more during the National Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, April 27 from 10am-2pm as they bring […]
Published 04/23/19
Speaking of music, we talk to legendary songwriter Jimmy Webb as he prepares for his performance in Chicago at the WoodStock Opera House this Saturday, April 27 at 8PM as a part of his tour with his newest CD, “Still Within the Sound of My Voice.” You can get your tickets here!
Published 04/23/19
On this episode of the Patti Vasquez Show, Patti welcomes Susane Denenberger from Binge and Uncork to talk about wine…and (some TV shows). Then, the Finally Friday Panel: Dave Lundy President of Aileron, Michael Lieber, Founder of Lieber Law Group LLC, & Ken Jakubowski, President and CEO of Sirius Enterprises, join Patti in studio to talk about…The Mueller Report, and more!(Including ‘What’s That From?’) —can you guess the movie? Listen to the full podcast here: Love the show or want […]
Published 04/20/19
It’s almost Friday! On this episode of the Patti Vasquez Show, Patti welcomes Brian Page, Senior Vice President of Advancement at Shepherd’s College, Matt Fagerholm, Assistant Editor at RogerEbert.com and member of the Chicago Film Critics Association, Robert Martwick, State Representative of the 19th District and Elysabeth Alfano, host of Awesome Vegans Podcast and The Celebrity Dinner Party Event Series, in studio! Listen to the full podcast here: Reach out to Patti! FACEBOOK | TWITTER |...
Published 04/19/19