Garry Meier Show
620 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★ - 190 ratingsGarry's wit and absorbing energy keeps Chicagoans entertained day after day. Garry will tell you that his career in radio all began with a dead butterfly. One day he walked out of his house and saw a beautiful dead Monarch butterfly lying on the ground. He scooped up the lifeless harbinger of things to come and sent it to his then favorite disc jockey, Larry Lujack, the biggest jock in Chicago at the time. Larry was always talking about reincarnation and he claimed he was going to come back as a butterfly. In a note accompanying the butterfly Garry said, "I think I found your dead uncle. Sorry for your loss". Larry read the note on the air. For Garry it was a "flashpoint" moment. Fascinated with radio, he knew what he was destined to do in life when he heard his material on the air. Meier rose to prominence in Chicago as part of one of the most successful number one radio duos in the country, the Steve & Garry Show. The fifteen-year run garnered international publicity, as well as an Emmy for the TV show Greetings From Graceland. Meier also gained renown for his highly successful eight-year run on the Roe & Garry Show. In addition to these accomplishments, Meier has displayed his wit and energy as a solo host and as a feature reporter for WGN-TV's morning show. He loves what he does, carrying all of his inventory in his head and feels that even with all of his success, the best is still yet to come.
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Episode 1041 - Saturday Eve
December 02, 2022 11:02 - 10 minutes - 9.78 MBThe Garry Meier Show seems to be having an impact on pop culture, specifically Jeopardy. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 1040 - Holiday Supernova
November 30, 2022 10:05 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBA woman in England is generating controversy over her habit of giving her Christmas tree a bath before putting it up. Meanwhile, Hawaii is dealing with a volcanic eruption. Plus, it would be a good idea for men to get it on more frequently. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Merchandise" on the website. Your purchase of these items is what keeps the podcast going. Plus, you can always email me [email protected] or leave a text or voicemail at 773-...
Episode 1039 - Lost and Found at Sea
November 28, 2022 10:07 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBBlack Friday went gangbusters, which might mean nature is healing from the pandemic. Meanwhile, Budweiser has a backup plan after they haven’t been able to sell beer at the World Cup. Plus, a man fell overboard from a cruise ship and was actually found alive 15 hours later. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Merchandise" on the website. Your purchase of these items is what keeps the podcast going. Plus, you can always email me [email protected] or...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 11-25-22
November 26, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBOfficial GarrForce Bartender Jenna Duddleston climbs aboard to mix up her recommended cocktail of the month. You’re invited to bring along whatever appropriate lubricant you like to consume responsibly in your favorite streaming spot. Complimentary yappetizers and nonsense will be served.
Episode 1038 - The Blackest Friday Ever
November 25, 2022 14:26 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBA cat was found inside a traveler's checked luggage at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport last week. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 1037 - Are We Really This Fascinated With Fire?
November 23, 2022 13:31 - 30 minutes - 28 MBGarry has noticed a shocking new development in local news coverage. Meanwhile, a person learned the hard way that you can’t yell “Fire!” in a crowded airplane. Plus, a Texas woman entering the US had something unexpected and hairy in a box she claimed was filled with beer. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Merchandise" on the website. Your purchase of these items is what keeps the podcast going. Plus, you can always email me [email protected] or...
Episode 1036 - The Landmark Case of Finders vs. Keepers
November 21, 2022 10:07 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBA couple from England hit the jackpot when they were renovating their house after they found a cup filled with 264 gold coins underneath their kitchen floor. Meanwhile, Elon Musk probably won’t be spending much money on a Christmas party at Twitter. Plus, a would-be car thief was done-in by a dead battery. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Merchandise" on the website. Your purchase of these items is what keeps the podcast going. Plus, you can always email me...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 11-18-22
November 19, 2022 00:28 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBMike Mascow, Founder of GarrForce Sponsor Roast2Order.shop will be aboard to demonstrate using a French Press to make coffee and, perhaps, help Garry find another source of moments of Zen. Like other commando editions, this will be a GarrForce flight full of nonsense and yappetizers, but without any other scheduled guests: some “pipe cleaning among ourselves,” as Garry says.
Episode 1035 - Winter Is Bearing Down on Us Like a Shotgun Full of Snow
November 18, 2022 10:08 - 10 minutes - 9.76 MBIn honor of the blizzard hitting Buffalo, NY, Garry explains how a “Buffalo Box” works. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 1034 - You’re Better Off Not Being Rich
November 16, 2022 10:08 - 31 minutes - 29 MBA Virginia woman said an impromptu stop at a 7-Eleven store led to her winning a $250,000 Powerball prize. Meanwhile, according to a new study, binge drinking is to blame for 20% of the deaths of American adults between the ages of 20 and 49 over a recent four-year period. Plus, a couple lost their jobs as teachers after it was discovered they had a page on OnlyFans. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Merchandise" on the website. Your purchase of these items ...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 11-11-22
November 11, 2022 23:51 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBThe GarrForce welcomes a returning guest: Gregg Potter and Cathy Rich from The Buddy Rich Big Band Machine will be aboard to chat about the band’s latest tours and Gregg’s passion for collecting memorabilia. There’ll be plenty of yappetizers and nonsense in store too.
Episode 1033 - Veterans Day
November 11, 2022 11:07 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBGarry marks Veteran's Day by sharing the recording of his Father's experience during the Battle of the Bulge. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 1032 - A Parade of Mopes
November 09, 2022 10:18 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBA doctor in Indiana decided it was a good idea to use medical files to look for a date. Meanwhile, an Arkansas man is in the hospital – but expected to recover – after he was engulfed by a fireball when he was tased by state police while wearing a backpack with a gallon of gasoline inside. Plus, a woman in Ohio saw the arrest of another man as an opportunity to commit her own crime. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Merchandise" on the website. Your purchase...
Episode 1007 - A Podcast with a Great Personality
September 12, 2022 09:06 - 31 minutes - 25.4 MBA restaurant in Virginia is receiving backlash after they released a 9/11-themed menu. Meanwhile, data suggests people over the age of 55 have four friends on average. Plus, a man in Chicago has decided to do something creative about the potholes in his neighborhood. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Merchandise" on the website. Your purchase of these items is what keeps the podcast going. Plus, you can always email me [email protected] or leave ...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 9-9-22
September 09, 2022 23:16 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBGarry welcomes Mike Mascow the Founder and Coffee Enthusiast Officer (CEO) of Roast2Order Coffee and Tea. We’ll also have our usual ample supply of yappetizers and nonsense, and, you can bring along any other favorite beverages or whatnot to consume responsibly in your favorite streaming spot.
Episode 1006 - The King of Doing Nothing
September 09, 2022 09:09 - 12 minutes - 9.75 MBQueen Elizabeth II died on Thursday at the age of 96. It’ll be a new era for Great Britain and the world. Now King Charles III will be busy doing nothing. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 1005 - Thank Cavepeople For Fire
September 07, 2022 09:08 - 29 minutes - 23.6 MBAn 8 year old boy in Detroit decided it would be a good idea to try to swing from a downed power line. Meanwhile, a Massachusetts woman learned it’s always a good idea to check the backseat of your car. Plus, carnival ride mishap season has arrived in India. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Merchandise" on the website. Your purchase of these items is what keeps the podcast going. Plus, you can always email me [email protected] or leave a text or...
Episode 1004 - Pointing Out Stunads
September 05, 2022 11:46 - 32 minutes - 26.4 MBA Georgia woman is extremely lucky she was not hurt after a pair of tires crashed into her home. Meanwhile, An Ohio man was stung at least 20,000 times by bees – and even ingested some of the insects – while he was cutting tree branches. Plus, NASA is getting ready to crash a spacecraft into an asteroid, for science! Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Merchandise" on the website. Your purchase of these items is what keeps the podcast going. Plus, you can alwa...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 9-2-22
September 02, 2022 23:05 - 58 minutes - 20 MBJoin us, GarrForce, as we blow out some carbon this week with a commando edition of The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE. Start the Labor Day weekend off right with a GarrForce flight full of nonsense and yappetizers, but without any scheduled guests
Episode 1003 - Free Ball Lickers!
September 02, 2022 09:11 - 12 minutes - 9.89 MBTwo people at Monday’s Jays game against the Cubs at the Rogers Centre in Toronto were reportedly escorted out of the stadium by police after engaging in a sex act in the upper deck. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 1002 - The Earth Is Not Our Friend
August 31, 2022 09:05 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBA Pennsylvania man waited almost a year to cash in a winning lottery ticket he bought when he was traveling in Michigan. Meanwhile, A Florida man was arrested for soliciting a prostitute while on his honeymoon with his wife. Plus, a Mickey Mantle rookie card has become the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia in history. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Merchandise" on the website. Your purchase of these items is what keeps the podcast going. Plus, yo...
Episode 1001 - Can You Direct Me to the Light Bulbs?
August 29, 2022 09:15 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBOfficials in Poland have arrested an 81-year-old Danish woman traveling from Africa to Canada on suspicion of illegal possession of heroin worth over $515,000. Meanwhile, Dinosaur tracks were uncovered in a river bed after its water level receded due to the major drought. Plus, it turns out Jennifer Lopez takes her horoscope very seriously. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Merchandise" on the website. Your purchase of these items is what keeps the podcast g...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 8-26-22
August 26, 2022 23:22 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBIt's the 1000th free episode! Jenna Duddleston, Official GarrForce Bartender shows us how to mix up an Espresso Martini on the show, and for those that want to mix along, you’ll need to have Kahlua, Liquor 43, Vodka, Espresso and, if you want to garnish, some Espresso Beans close at hand.
Episode 999 - Real Stories by Real Idiots
August 26, 2022 09:11 - 13 minutes - 17.8 MBHuman beings have been around for 300,000 years and that has given them ample time to do so some really stupid things, which is why we drink. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 998 - I Am The Walrus
August 24, 2022 09:04 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MBAuthorities in Norway have euthanized a walrus that had drawn crowds of spectators in the Oslo Fjord after concluding that it posed a risk to humans. Meanwhile, Killer Whales are snapping the rudders off boats off the European coast, and scientists aren't sure why. Plus, in France a political controversy has erupted after a video showed inmates of the country’s second largest prison compete with each other with, among other things, go-karts. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now avail...
Episode 997 - Fun Bag of Scrolls
August 22, 2022 09:07 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBSnoop Dogg has decided it’s a good idea to release a new breakfast cereal. Meanwhile, one of the people arrested for January 6th has gotten permission to leave house arrest for a very special occasion. Plus, video footage showed two men using electric surfboards to zoom along Venice's iconic Grand Canal Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Merchandise" on the website. Your purchase of these items is what keeps the podcast going. Plus, you can always email me ga...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 8-19-22
August 19, 2022 23:26 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBJames VanOsdol joins Garry on The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE for Friday, August 19, 2022. Over the past few decades you may have heard him on various spots along the Chicagoland radio dial, or caught his long-running podcast, Car Con Carne, “The World’s Only Food Podcast Recorded in a Car.”
Episode 996 - Redefining “Amusement Park”
August 19, 2022 09:08 - 15 minutes - 20.7 MBAn Ohio couple decided it was a good idea to engage in some carnal knowledge on a ferris wheel. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 995 - Time To Get A New Hobby
August 17, 2022 13:00 - 31 minutes - 43 MBA Michigan man who police say has a "very creepy" habit of stalking women in parking lots by placing strange items under the tires of women’s cars and watching them pick them up. Meanwhile, a Florida woman is accused of calling police more than 11,000 times this year, including 512 times during one day. Plus, researchers have successfully altered the blood type of three donor kidneys in a gamechanging discovery. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Merchandise"...
Episode 994 - Little Diddy, ‘bout Jack and Rose
August 15, 2022 09:11 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBA scary moment occurred when two bison started fighting at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming as people watched and filmed. Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Zoo is looking for help coming up with a name for their newborn hippo. Plus, a woman in South Carolina was killed by a rogue beach umbrella. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Merchandise" on the website. Your purchase of these items is what keeps the podcast going. Plus, you can always email me garrymeiershow...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 8-12-22
August 12, 2022 23:17 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBAnother Commando Edition of The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE. It’s a GarrForce flight full of nonsense and yappetizers, but no scheduled guests.
Episode 993 - Not Just Another Drinking Podcast
August 12, 2022 10:06 - 11 minutes - 8.87 MBA British marathon champion has run the width of the island of Ireland in less than 24 hours, seemingly becoming the first person to accomplish the feat. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 992 - Don’t Do A Nude Photoshoot in Kabul
August 10, 2022 10:09 - 34 minutes - 27.3 MBGarry and Leslie reacted to the death of Olivia Newton-John. A man died last month from horrific burns he sustained after falling into a giant pot of porridge in India. Plus, an airline in Australia has come up with a unique solution to the labor shortage. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Merchandise" on the website. Your purchase of these items is what keeps the podcast going. Plus, you can always email me [email protected] or leave a text or v...
Episode 991 - Wired Right Out of the Birth Canal
August 08, 2022 10:22 - 31 minutes - 25 MBA Virginia school district has apologized for distributing T-shirts with a logo resembling a swastika during a conference. Meanwhile, A couple in Florida were arrested on felony charges for filming the woman engaging in sex acts with her dog. Plus, there’s a cannibalism controversy over a spaghetti cook-off in Illinois. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Merchandise" on the website. Your purchase of these items is what keeps the podcast going. Plus, you can a...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 8-5-22
August 05, 2022 23:22 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBThe Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! serves up plenty of yappetizers and nonsense. With a number of states having legalized marijuana, and the U.S. Government not enforcing relevant federal laws on the books, lots of folks from corporate big pharma to those considering self micro-dosing for medicinal or religious reasons are now taking a look at psychedelics. Garry recently recorded a discussion with Josh Lawler, Chair of the New Technologies Group at the law firm Zuber Lawler, about w...
Episode 990 - Don’t Visit Russia
August 05, 2022 09:08 - 12 minutes - 9.7 MBIt’s probably not a good idea to visit a country we’re having a spat with, but if you do, make sure you don’t do anything illegal while you’re there. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 989 - Losing A Second
August 03, 2022 09:09 - 32 minutes - 25.7 MBPeople are flocking to the gas station in the Chicago area that sold the winning Mega Millions ticket. The Earth’s rotation has sped up and scientists don’t quite know why. Plus, a pair of conjoined twins will be enjoying a little more personal space from now on. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Merchandise" on the website. Your purchase of these items is what keeps the podcast going. Plus, you can always email me [email protected] or leave a te...
Episode 988 - The rain in Des Plaines stays mainly in the plain
August 01, 2022 09:12 - 30 minutes - 24.6 MBThe chase for the second-largest Mega Millions jackpot has ended -- with a single ticket sold in the Chicago area for the whole $1.337 billion. Meanwhile, an all-female rowing team broke a world record by rowing more than 2,400 nautical miles from California to Hawaii. Plus, a man in Italy was surprised when a robber stole his watch and then later returned it to him. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Merchandise" on the website. Your purchase of these items ...
Episode 987 - The rain in Des Plaines stays mainly in the plain
August 01, 2022 09:12 - 30 minutes - 24.6 MBThe chase for the second-largest Mega Millions jackpot has ended -- with a single ticket sold in the Chicago area for the whole $1.337 billion. Meanwhile, an all-female rowing team broke a world record by rowing more than 2,400 nautical miles from California to Hawaii. Plus, a man in Italy was surprised when a robber stole his watch and then later returned it to him. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Merchandise" on the website. Your purchase of these items ...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 7-29-22
July 29, 2022 23:22 - 1 hour - 24.8 MBGarry welcomes Marcus Leshock from WGN-TV, where he’s the self-described bodacious member of the WGN Morning News’ B-Team, and he goes “Coastin’ the Country” checking out the latest roller coasters and theme park attractions around the U.S.A. And Jenna Duddleston, Official GarrForce Bartender and host of Bar Talk with Jenna, is back to mix up her featured cocktail of the month: Irish Lemonade.
Episode 987 - Here’s Your Neck Brace, Have A Wonderful Day
July 29, 2022 09:12 - 13 minutes - 10.6 MBThe giant lottery jackpot seems to have brought up some creative new scammers. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 986 - Wild Animals Are Wild
July 27, 2022 09:18 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MBTSA officers found 23 weapons in an unidentified man's carry-on bag at a security checkpoint at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Meanwhile, there’s already a problem with the James Webb Space Telescope. Plus, an argument over nude beach ettiquette led to a shooting. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Merchandise" on the website. Your purchase of these items is what keeps the podcast going. Plus, you can always email me [email protected] ...
Episode 985 - Carwash of the Apes
July 25, 2022 09:23 - 30 minutes - 10.3 MBGarry has a bone to pick with charitable organizations putting you on the spot when you check out at stores. Meanwhile, a man in Canada ended up getting separated from his cats and the airline’s response left a lot to be desired. Plus, a man decided to get first hand knowledge of what his cell phone tastes like. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Merchandise" on the website. Your purchase of these items is what keeps the podcast going. Plus, you can always em...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 7-22-22
July 22, 2022 23:48 - 1 hour - 25 MBJoin us as we blow out some carbon this week with a commando edition of The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE
Episode 984 - Funbag Surprise
July 22, 2022 09:17 - 10 minutes - 8.17 MBThe more Garry learns about how the universe works, the more freaked out he gets. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 983 - Random Acts of Kindness
July 20, 2022 09:07 - 32 minutes - 26.3 MBA woman in Kentucky won $146,000 in the lottery and used it to hand out gift cards to strangers. Meanwhile, an airbase in England had to shut down after their runway buckled because of the heat. Plus, a store that recently left us will be making a comeback. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Merchandise" on the website. Your purchase of these items is what keeps the podcast going. Plus, you can always email me [email protected] or leave a text or ...
Episode 982 - Slurpees and Face Tattoos
July 18, 2022 11:37 - 34 minutes - 27.2 MBA New Jersey man renovating his house found a wad of bills dated 1934 totaling about $2,000. Meanwhile, Garry has questions about where one would procure a penis-shaped cake. Plus, things are getting unseasonably warm in Europe. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Merchandise" on the website. Your purchase of these items is what keeps the podcast going. Plus, you can always email me [email protected] or leave a text or voicemail at 773-888-2157 Tha...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 7-15-22
July 16, 2022 00:20 - 1 hour - 23.7 MBTerry Savage, nationally recognized expert on personal finance, the economy, and the market is back for another visit with the GarrForce on The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE. She shared her latest economic insights in her usual candid, unfiltered way.
Episode 981 - Packages Make You Feel Good
July 15, 2022 10:46 - 10 minutes - 8.61 MBTerry Savage will be the guest on the Cocktail Hour this week. When she's heading for the bunker, you know we're in for a bumpy ride.
Episode 980 - Neither Option Is Delightful
July 13, 2022 09:16 - 31 minutes - 25.6 MBNASA has released the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope and brains have already been melted by them. Meanwhile, experts say there’s a 10% chance someone might get hit by space junk in the next decade. Plus, a hamster in Japan has now traveled into the final frontier. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Merchandise" on the website. Your purchase of these items is what keeps the podcast going. Plus, you can always email me garrymeiershow@garrymeie...