Garry Meier Show
620 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 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 979 - Showcase the Freak Show More
July 11, 2022 09:17 - 31 minutes - 24.9 MBThe family of the shooter in Highland Park seems to be running to every camera in sight right now. Speaking of mass shootings, the guy who shot Ronald Reagan is making the interview rounds and said he supports more gun control. Plus, a Michigan woman turned a wrong turn into a lottery win. 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@g...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 7-8-22
July 08, 2022 23:48 - 1 hour - 23.6 MBJason Johnson, founder of K-9 Hero talks about an upcoming episode of the PBS series American Anthems that highlights the important work of his organization. Mike Mascow, founder of GarrForce sponsor Roast2Order.shop is also back talking coffee and tea, and giving some away too.
Episode 978 - Economic Root Canal
July 08, 2022 09:24 - 11 minutes - 4.05 MBGarry underwent some dental surgery and was amazed by the advancements in dental technology over the past few years. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 977 - Welcome to Little Mogadishu
July 06, 2022 09:19 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBJuly 4th may have lost some steam in the fireworks department since it was on a Monday. Meanwhile, a new study says a disturbing number of people don’t know who American declared independence from in 1776. Plus, Joey Chestnut had himself a weekend. 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...
Episode 976 - Do Not Set Off Fireworks Inside Your House
July 04, 2022 12:35 - 35 minutes - 12.1 MBGarry talked about the retirement of Chicago radio DJ Bob Stroud. Meanwhile, a woman visiting the Yellowstone National Park was gored by a bison, the second incident of an animal injuring a park visitor this week. Plus, a man in Chile was paid 286 times his salary by accident. 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 975 - Enjoy The Remaining Days With All Of Your Fingers
July 01, 2022 09:21 - 31 minutes - 24.9 MBA "surprise encounter" led to a hiker being mauled by a grizzly bear, with a predictable outcome for the bear. Meanwhile, a cruise ship had to be escorted into port after a brawl broke out. Plus, there’s a new status symbol in North Korea. 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 773-8...
Episode 974 - Beach Balls Are Not Found In Nature
June 29, 2022 11:54 - 30 minutes - 10.6 MBA bear stepped on and popped a beach ball outside the tent of a family camping in Colorado and authorities had a predictable reaction. Meanwhile, a woman found naked from the waist down told Pennsylvania police that snakes had eaten her pants. Plus, a South Carolina man has won more than $100,000 after trying a lottery strategy he says was inspired by a TV Show. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Merchandise" on the website. Your purchase of these items is wh...
Episode 973 - The Chinese Invented It and We’re Celebrating It
June 27, 2022 09:37 - 32 minutes - 59.6 MBIt’s officially fireworks mishap season, but the biggest mishap might be the hit to your budget. Meanwhile, a woman in Indonesia found out her husband was a woman after they were married for 10 months. Plus, a New York woman was able to receive help in escaping from an alleged hostage situation after she included instructions on her Grubhub delivery order. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Merchandise" on the website. Your purchase of these items is what kee...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 6-24-22
June 24, 2022 23:22 - 1 hour - 23.3 MBOfficial GarrForce Bartender Jenna Duddleston joins the Cocktail Hour LIVE to talk about an Independence Day Firecracker Spritz cocktail you can mix up.
Episode 972 - It’s Your Life and Your Wife
June 24, 2022 09:21 - 11 minutes - 20.4 MBIt turns out the show has a completely unexpected connection to the Beatles. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 971 - Wrestling A Bear Naked
June 22, 2022 09:20 - 32 minutes - 59.1 MBCharles Barkley was asked about golfers going to Saudi Arabia and explained just how much his family is worth to him. Meanwhile, a new survey shows a dip in the number of people who believe in God. Plus, authorities in Mexico found a monkey in a bulletproof vest after a shootout with drug dealers. 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 garrymei...
Episode 970 - Now In Color!
June 20, 2022 09:19 - 30 minutes - 55.7 MBA woman has been arrested for allegedly spitting on a corpse at a funeral home in Texas. Meanwhile, supermarkets in the Czech Republic got a little more than they bargained for in their banana shipments last week: $83 million worth of cocaine. Plus, a pack of feral hogs found and destroyed $22,000 worth of cocaine that was hidden in a forest in Tuscany. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Merchandise" on the website. Your purchase of these items is what keeps ...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 6-17-22
June 17, 2022 23:22 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBShaahin Cheyene, CEO of podcastcola.com, the man acclaimed as the “Willy Wonka of Generation X” is the guest this week. He was the founder of the “brain nutrition” startup Accelerated Intelligence, an author, filmmaker, inventor of Herbal Ecstacy, and a serial entrepreneur. Yes, this conversation may not be appropriate for all ages and audiences, so use appropriate discretion.
Episode 969 - Thomas Edison-Style Stuff
June 17, 2022 12:14 - 11 minutes - 20.3 MBGarry thinks that once governments realize they could make some tax revenue from legalizing prostitution, some laws are going to change. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 968 - The Crazy Time Era
June 15, 2022 11:07 - 36 minutes - 66.4 MBA Raleigh pest control company is offering a handful of people $2,000 if they let the company release 100 cockroaches into their home. Meanwhile, a 4-year-old boy in England is a star on social media after hilariously pooping in the display toilet at an appliance store. Plus, Buzz Lightyear won’t be appearing in Saudi Arabia. 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...
Episode 967 - The Aliens Probed Me and Then Left Me On My Front Lawn
June 13, 2022 09:18 - 29 minutes - 54.8 MBA lobster diver swallowed whole by a humpback whale off the coast of Maine. Meanwhile, an Indiana man found a sex toy inside a fish he caught. Plus, researchers in Australia may have found a solution to plastic pollution. 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 Thank you ...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 6-10-22
June 10, 2022 23:26 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBPatrick Reynolds, a grandson of cigarette company founder RJ Reynolds,, is Garry’s guest this week. Former U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop called Patrick Reynolds, the Founder and Executive Director of Tobaccofree Earth, “one of the nation’s most influential advocates of a smokefree America.” Plus, the usual ample supply of yappetizers and nonsense.
Episode 966 - That’s A Lot of Bananas In One Place
June 10, 2022 09:17 - 11 minutes - 21.1 MBA woman lost who her dog ended up finding it in an extremely unexpected place. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 965 - It’s Like A Heroin Dealer
June 08, 2022 09:16 - 31 minutes - 58 MBA fast food giant has decided to make a temporary menu change and Garry wonders why it’s temporary. Meanwhile, someone won $4 million in the lottery after a tip from an anonymous stranger. Plus, a developer has come up with a unique way to stop school shootings. 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 tex...
Episode 964 - There Are Certain Things You Shouldn’t Do With Witnesses
June 06, 2022 09:26 - 30 minutes - 55.1 MBAn airline passenger was accused of groping multiple women on a cross country flight. Meanwhile, an 8-year-old boy in North Carolina got behind the wheel of his mother's SUV and drove nearly two miles with his one-year-old sibling in the backseat. Plus, a man was stopped by TSA and found to have some surprises in his wheelchair. 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, ...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 6-3-22
June 03, 2022 23:32 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBGarry welcomes Founder and Coffee Enthusiast Officer (CEO) of Roast2Order Coffee and Tea, a new sponsor of the show. We 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 963 - Let’s Regroup and Hold Each Other
June 03, 2022 12:09 - 13 minutes - 23.9 MBA Florida man was fatally attacked by an alligator while searching for a frisbee in a lake. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 962 - Is That a Jet In Your Lap or Are You Just Happy to Be Here?
June 01, 2022 09:18 - 31 minutes - 58.2 MBA couple who Zoomed into services at a Minneapolis synagogue hosting a bat mitzvah forgot to turn off their camera as they began canoodling in full view of of the other members. Meanwhile, Chili’s restaurants have outsourced some of the duties of their employees to robots. Plus, NASA has come up with a plan to land astronauts on an asteroid. 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 ...
Frank Meier's Battle of the Bulge Experience
May 30, 2022 13:34 - 12 minutes - 5.59 MBI’m honored to share Army Sgt. Frank Meier’s powerful recollection of a battle he fought in World War II on this Memorial Day.
Episode 961 - Tech Reporter Dan Fedor
May 30, 2022 12:39 - 32 minutes - 11 MBA Jeopardy contestant has a pretty good winning streak going, but Garry is distracted by his sweater vest. Meanwhile, a 64-year-old retiree in a Speedo was arrested for allegedly exposing himself to a female beachgoer. Plus, Tech Reporter Dan Fedor joins Garry. 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...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 5-27-22
May 27, 2022 23:14 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBJust how will Season 2 of The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE come to a conclusion? What will happen on our 100th LIVE stream? Will Garry get the sidekick sock puppet of his dreams to co-host? Will there be a Wisconsin Report? Would you like a digital mimosa?
Episode 960 - Waxing the Dune Buggy
May 27, 2022 09:13 - 11 minutes - 21.7 MBThere’s been a noticeable increase in the number of female TV news anchors going sleeveless. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 959 - The Problem with Tweezers
May 25, 2022 09:26 - 34 minutes - 62.3 MBA hiker who was lost on a mountain for about 24 hours ignored calls from rescue crews because he didn’t recognize the phone number. Meanwhile, police in Dover, Delaware are dealing with calls complaining about the noise of jets flying overhead from the Air Force base. Plus, a company in Japan has come up with a way to make poop-shaped pudding. 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 podcas...
Episode 958 - Never Answer Your Door
May 23, 2022 09:13 - 30 minutes - 55.3 MBA woman in Minnesota was driving erratically and using a bullhorn to yell at people on the street when she fled from authorities and crashed into wet concrete. Meanwhile, a California woman has been accused of posing as a dental hygienist for years despite not having credentials at all. Plus, female TV presenters are getting rebellious in Afghanistan. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Merchandise" on the website. Your purchase of these items is what keeps th...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 5-20-22
May 20, 2022 23:12 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBWelcomes back the Official Bartender of the GarrForce, Jenna Duddleston, host of Bar Talk with Jenna Duddleston. Jenna will be demonstrating mixing up the Blackberry Whiskey Smash. To make one along with her, you’ll want to have your mixing station stocked with: mint leaves, blackberries, lemon juice, simple syrup, and rye whiskey.
Episode 957 - Grab Your Suicide Knob
May 20, 2022 09:21 - 11 minutes - 20.2 MBLeslie’s internet problems persist, but luckily a certain fast food establishment is here to help. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 956 - Don’t Buy A Merkin Off the Rack
May 18, 2022 09:23 - 30 minutes - 55.2 MBGarry saw a little too much of Megan Thee Stallion for his liking over the weekend. Meanwhile, McDonalds has decided to pull out of Russia over the war in Ukraine. Plus, an Arby’s manager in Washington state allegedly urinated in the milkshake mix at the fast-food eatery on at least two occasions.. 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 garryme...
Episode 955 - Breaking News Is Usually Not
May 16, 2022 09:19 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBGarry saw Anchorman 2 for the first time and saw some parallels to new coverage in the real world. Meanwhile, a Texas woman says she's lost over $800,000 to scammers attempting to extract money from her to 'save' actor Leonardo DiCaprio from the Church of Scientology. Plus, Queen Elizabeth seems to have found her second wind. 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...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 5-13-22
May 13, 2022 23:48 - 1 hour - 120 MBAnother commando edition of The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE. That’s a GarrForce flight full of nonsense and yappetizers, and without any scheduled guests.
Episode 952 - Equal Opportunity Toplessness
May 13, 2022 09:14 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBA Nantucket proposal titled "Gender Equality on Beaches" allowing anyone to go topless on beaches was passed at the annual Town Meeting. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 952 - Reaching Unprecedented New Heights
May 11, 2022 09:14 - 32 minutes - 30 MBThere’s a new surgical procedure available that can make you taller, but it will cost you. Meanwhile, a Texas woman bought a marble bust at Goodwill for $34.99 only to learn later it was a 2,000 year-old Roman artifact. Plus, authorities keep finding more human remains in Lake Mead as the water level continues to drop. 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 al...
Episode 953 - Reaching Unprecedented New Heights
May 11, 2022 09:14 - 32 minutes - 30 MBThere’s a new surgical procedure available that can make you taller, but it will cost you. Meanwhile, a Texas woman bought a marble bust at Goodwill for $34.99 only to learn later it was a 2,000 year-old Roman artifact. Plus, authorities keep finding more human remains in Lake Mead as the water level continues to drop. 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 al...
Episode 952 - The Furries of Bloomington
May 09, 2022 09:17 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBThe World’s Largest Bouncy House will be coming to the Chicago area. Meanwhile, a high school in Illinois has had a furry invasion. Plus, a man went to a city council meeting dressed as a poop emoji, but that wasn’t what got him in trouble. 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-...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 5-6-22
May 06, 2022 23:25 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBGarry is joined by Mark Frohnmayer, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Acrimoto, a manufacturer of electric vehicles. Garry also invited Susan Bax Manning, Marketing Manager at CW26 and The U in Chicago, part of Weigel Broadcasting, to return this week since we weren’t able to have her on the show last week.
Episode 951 - Nuclear Powered Cars
May 06, 2022 09:17 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBAn airline passenger decided it was a good idea to do some unexpected wing-walking. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 950 - Author Matt Rosenberg
May 04, 2022 09:17 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBA woman in Australia has won $100,000 from a scratch-off lottery ticket she originally threw away. Meanwhile, a teacher told his class of mostly black seventh-graders to pick seeds out of cotton and put on shackles during social studies lessons about slavery. Plus, author Matt Rosenberg the son of Milt Rosenberg talks about his new book “What Next, Chicago?: Notes of a Pissed-Off Native Son” Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Merchandise" on the website. Your...
Episode 949 - Refreshingly Goo-Free
May 02, 2022 09:20 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBA Florida man shot one of his neighbors for walking their dog on a golf course. Meanwhile, The boss of a small company in Wuhan, China is asking employees to send him screenshots of their phone battery usage before leaving work. Plus, actress Olivia Wilde got an unexpected delivery while on stage at an event. 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...
Episode 948 - Friday Fun Bag of Mystery
April 29, 2022 09:32 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBA ticket sold in Arizona won the $473.1 million Powerball jackpot in Wednesday night's drawing. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 947 - It’s A Car Not A Dog
April 27, 2022 09:16 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBA video was posted on Reddit Thursday that appears to show a Tesla vehicle slowly crashing into a $3.5 million private jet after being “summoned” by its owner using the automaker’s automatic parking feature. Meanwhile, A woman posted online that she is removing the phrase "in sickness" from her wedding vows because she doesn’t like looking after sick people. Plus, a Minnesota political candidate gave a speech while she was in labor. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by g...
Episode 946 - A Better Mouse Trap
April 25, 2022 09:04 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBOne of Garry’s ideas for dealing with potential bank robbers may have been validated by the Mythbusters. Meanwhile, the suspect in a shooting at a wax museum thought the gun was a prop gun when he fired it twice. Plus, an island in Vietnam might need a lesson in animal cruelty. 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]...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 4-22-22
April 23, 2022 02:51 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBAttorney, news anchor, CEO, professor, thinker, agent of change, and game show winner Shari Dunn will be our guest on the Friday, April 22, 2022 edition of The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE. As usual you’re invited to bring along your favorite age-appropriate beverages or whatnot to consume responsibly in your favorite streaming spot.
Episode 945 - Two Penises No Waiting
April 22, 2022 12:46 - 10 minutes - 9.97 MBA boy who was born with two penises had to have one removed – but doctors chose to take the larger one. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 944 - Try to Go to Europe in August and See If Anyone’s Working
April 20, 2022 09:23 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBPeople love their pets, so the animal cloning industry is exploding despite a problematic price tag. Meanwhile, a woman used a PPP loan to build an in-ground pool at her home. Plus, someone dressed as the Easter Bunny appeared at a school and handed out eggs with condoms in them. 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@garrymeier....
Episode 943 - Homeward Bound
April 18, 2022 09:24 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBA bear has suddenly reappeared in his favorite Italian town after authorities tried to send him back into the wild over 100 miles away. Meanwhile, a North Carolina woman was craving pie and went on a dessert run at night that resulted in her winning $100,000. Plus, dozens of guinea pigs were abandoned at an adult book store in West Virginia. 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 ...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 4-15-22
April 15, 2022 23:18 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBThe Good and/or Great Friday edition of The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE. Whether you’re celebrating Good Friday, memorializing those lost aboard the Titanic or President Lincoln, scrambling to get your taxes done or an extension filed by the upcoming deadline, getting ready for sunset and the first night of Passover, or anything else you may be doing at the end of the week, it’ll be time for a digital mimosa along with plenty of nonsense and yappetizers. To make it a Great Friday, ...