The ALL NEW Big Wakeup Call with Ryan Gatenby

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Renowned rock and roll photographer Mick Rock, who has taken iconic photographs of David Bowie, Queen, Sex Pistols, Iggy Pop, Ramones, and especially Lou Reed, called in to discuss a li…

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Marg Helgenberger called in to talk about her movie, "Almost Friends" as well as her play "What We're Up Against." Plus: Chicago geography and filming in Alabama in the summer -- on pur…

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Lindsay Arnold discusses partnering with Cubs legend Davis Ross on " Dancing With the Stars." (From 4-13-17).

Lindsay Arnold is an all-American girl who was born and raised on the stage …

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James Feinstein discusses his book "THE FIRST MAJOR: The Inside Story of the 2016 Ryders Cup Tournament." (From 11-3-17)

John Feinstein is one of America’s favorite sportswriters, and hi…

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The Amazing Kreskin made 88 appearances on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, and has also been on with David Letterman, Jimmy Fallon and more. He continues to be the world's leading …

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Actor James Faulkner discusses his role as Paul in the film "Paul, Apostle of Christ." (From March 2018.)

Born in Hampstead, London, James Faulkner has enjoyed a prolific and varied care…

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We open the vault and go all the way back to 2014 for my chat with LeeAnn Rimes, who was promoting her Christmas tour and her album “ONE Christmas - Chapter 1."

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Ian Port talks about his book THE BIRTH OF LOUD: LEO FENDER, LES PAUL & THE GUITAR-PIONEERING RIVALRY THAT SHAPED ROCK 'N ROLL.  (From 1-17-19)

Ian Port is an award-winning writer and mu…

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Andrew Chimka, industry hiring expert and LinkedIn's Director of Product Management, shares his top hiring tips for small business success, including the state of hiring today for small…

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Legendary comedian and actor Tommy Davidson returns to the show for a fun interview and to promote his upcoming appearance at the Chicago Improv in Schaumburg Dec 20-22.

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With an uptick in flu, Covid, and RSV, virus hunter Mary Rodgers shares tips on navigating the winter months.

Mary Rodgers, Ph.D. is an Associate Research Fellow in Abbott’s diagnostics …

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Award-winning author Sandra Magsamen discusses her career writing books for children and her newest board book, "Silly Santa."

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It's always a good time to talk Wisconsin cheese, and returning guest Julie Hartigan has some great recipes and entertaining ideas using the world's most awarded cheese!

Julie Hartigan i…

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Whether dealing with “invited pain” from physical activity or “uninvited pain” from an injury or condition – pain is a reality for many Americans. In fact, the CDC estimates that 50 mil…

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From 10-5-16: Comedian and actress Phoebe Robinson talks about her first book, You Can't Touch My Hair (And Other Things I Still Have to Explain). 

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Legendary agent and producer Shep Gordon discusses his book THEY CALL ME SUPER MENSCH (From 9-21-16).

It started with a punch from Janis Joplin. It was 1968 and Shep Gordon had quit the …

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In a public service interview, I'm joined by Alla Reznik from Verizon, who talks about cybersecurity awareness and the holidays.

 Alla Reznik is the Senior Director at Verizon Business, …

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Returning guest Aaron Blakey visits the show to talk about the final book in THE BAD GUYS series, THE BAD GUYS IN ONE LAST THING. 

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Kenny Curtis and Jillian Hughes return to the show for a fun chat about the latest book-inspired-by-the-podcast: GREEKING OUT: HEROES AND OLYMPIANS.

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ROB PAULSEN, voice of Yakko on ANIMANIACS, called in to talk about the show's return to Hulu  22 years after its final episode aired.

Maybe you've never heard of Rob Paulsen. But you've …