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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Episodes
Episode 942 - Keep Fighting the Good Fight from Prison
April 15, 2022 10:31 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBA trained dolphin attacked a female trainer in front of a crowd at the Miami Seaquarium last week. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 941 - Your Pants Are Too Tight
April 13, 2022 09:22 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBA woman was embarrassed when she learned her daughter gave her teacher a card from her private stash that said “A Friend You Can Have Sex With” on the front. Meanwhile, ‘Senior moments,’ otherwise known as fleeting bursts of forgetfulness are becoming more and more commonplace. Plus, a mechanic recovered paintings from a dumpster and has now learned they are worth millions. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Merchandise" on the website. Your purchase of these...
Episode 940 - It All Comes Down to the Sandwiches
April 11, 2022 09:19 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBA New Jersey man is richer after his luck continued with 3 scratch-off tickets he purchased in a single day, with the biggest jackpot being $3 million. Meanwhile, a teen in England says he was dared by a classmate to spray two entire cans of Axe body spray on his nipples and they fell off. Plus, a tourist in Hawaii died after falling 200 feet off a cliff. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Merchandise" on the website. Your purchase of these items is what keep...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 4-8-22
April 08, 2022 23:08 - 55 minutes - 51 MBThe GarrForce remembers former WGN-TV meteorologist Jim Ramsey, who passed away at the age of 69
Episode 939 - News Goes Down Better with Alcohol
April 08, 2022 09:17 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBScientists have decided it’s a good idea to send out a radio signal with directions to planet Earth. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 938 - Switching to Penises
April 06, 2022 09:21 - 32 minutes - 30 MBLeslie likes to think of herself as a woman of the world, but she was taken aback by all the penises on her TV one day this week. Meanwhile, scammers in Florida are sending people fake red light camera tickets. Plus, a man in Germany had his own scam involving COVID vaccinations. 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 937 - When Your Animal’s Not Right, You’re Not Right
April 04, 2022 09:19 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBPeople Magazine has had some trouble with timing lately. Now they put Will Smith on the cover after the incident at the Oscars. Meanwhile, an Ohio man stole an extensive list of sex toys. Plus, Tyson the Bison is still on the loose near Chicago. 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...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 4-1-22
April 01, 2022 23:19 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBWe're going commando for April Fool's Day!
Episode 936 - Have an April Fool’s Day Cocktail
April 01, 2022 10:25 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBThe incident at the Oscars might turn out to be a good thing for Chris Rock, who just happens to be going out on tour. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 935 - Where is Terence Fletcher When You Need Him?
March 30, 2022 09:18 - 30 minutes - 28 MBGarry has an idea that could have made the Oscars even more exciting after the Will Smith incident. Meanwhile, rising gas prices have increased peoples stress levels but Garry has an idea that might help. Plus, getting a shave could get you fired 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 the podcast going. Plus, you can always email me [email protected] or leave a tex...
Episode 934 - People Need Lessons On How To Act
March 28, 2022 12:36 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBA flock of loose chickens enjoyed a ride in a police cruiser and trip through Dunkin Donuts drive through after being rescued. Police in Ohio are reminding the public not to call 911 about their fast food disputes after a woman used the emergency number to complain about her KFC order. Plus, there’s information coming out about the death of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Merchandise" on the website. Your purchase of th...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 3-25-22
March 25, 2022 23:39 - 1 hour - 125 MBBill Leff, the host of MeTV’s “Toon in With Me,” and Gregg Potter, the drummer from The Buddy Rich Band, return to The Garry meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE on Friday, March 25, 2022, to share more of their vast collections of toys and other memorabilia.
Episode 933 - Enjoy A Double Beaver
March 25, 2022 09:17 - 10 minutes - 9.53 MBVenice hotels have started giving tourists water pistols to ward off marauding gulls swooping down on them. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 932 - Please Somebody Do Something
March 23, 2022 09:28 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBRod Stewart was spotted filling potholes in the road close to his house. Meanwhile, Garry thinks this country has gotten downright filthy. Plus, a British woman is trying to track down the man whose name she spontaneously tattooed on her posterior during a girls trip back in 2012. 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 931 - How Does The World Continue to Function?
March 21, 2022 09:36 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBA Florida woman has come up with a very friendly way to pick people’s pockets. Meanwhile, a new show on Netflix is helping celebrities clean up their lives. Plus, the World Happiness Report has a new report out. 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 in advance!
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 3-18-22
March 18, 2022 23:08 - 1 hour - 93 MBGarry’s guest is actor Kiff VandenHeuvel. Now, we know that you may not know his name, and even Garry’s struggled with pronouncing it. But, if you’ve watched television or movies, heard radio commercials, listened to audiobooks, been to Disneyland or Walt Disney World, or played character-based video games in the past decade or so, you very well may have seen and/or heard one of Kiff’s acting, voice over, or motion capture performances. Kiff is originally from Grand Rapids, MI, and began h...
Episode 930 - It’s Time To Move
March 18, 2022 09:24 - 9 minutes - 8.7 MBThere are ten states in the US that will pay you to move there. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 929 - Are You Having a Laugh?
March 16, 2022 09:21 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBA man from Honduras lost his wallet as he was walking through Times Square in New York and it was returned to him with all of the money still in it. Meanwhile, An online dating site that matches Chinese men with Eastern European women has seen a spike in interest in Ukrainian brides since the war began. Plus, Elon Musk is going the extra mile to try to stop the war in Ukraine. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Merchandise" on the website. Your purchase of th...
Episode 928 - Stealing Your Neighbor’s Car After Setting It On Fire
March 14, 2022 09:20 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBThere was a run on Victoria’s Secret stores in Russia when they announced they would be shutting down because of the invasion of Ukraine. Meanwhile, the assistant principal at a Mississippi school has been fired for reading a children’s book called “I Need a New Butt!” to second-graders. Plus, there’s an angry camel on the loose. 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 3-11-22
March 12, 2022 00:17 - 59 minutes - 92 MBJenna Duddleston the official GarrForce bartender host of Bar Talk with Jenna mixes up a St. Patrick’s Day Cocktail. Plus, plenty of yappetizers and nonsense on hand, as always.
Episode 927 - Wash Away Whatever This Week Was
March 11, 2022 10:30 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBCharles Entenmann, who helped expand his family’s Long Island, New York, bakery from a local delivery service to a household name, died last month. He was 92. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 926 - Never Hike on “You Will Die Here Trail”
March 09, 2022 10:28 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBOil prices are spiking and it seems like it will only get worse from here. Meanwhile, Leslie witnessed some shenanigans in a self checkout lane. Plus, people in Japan are now worried that an evil demon locked in a rock for almost 1,000 years is on the loose. 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 925 - Taped Before A Dead Audience
March 07, 2022 10:30 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBCourtney Cox says that she had to sell her house because it was haunted. Meanwhile, a Florida man, who was pulled over for speeding last week, attempted to place blame on Russian President Vladimir Putin during the traffic stop. Plus, demand for whale blubber isn’t what it used to be. 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@garrym...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 3-4-22
March 05, 2022 00:18 - 1 hour - 64 MBThe GarrForce welcomes author of “Grammar Moses,” Jim Baumann. For 30 years as an editor at the “Daily Herald” in suburban Chicago, Jim Baumann has tried to impart grammar and usage advice to his work groups with a dash of humor, and we’ll see what he can do about Garry and the GarrForce’s language skills.
Episode 924 - Things That Should Never Be Seen
March 04, 2022 10:34 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBA Leave It To Beaver episode confirms Garry's thoughts about seeing grade school teachers outside the classroom with the opposite sex. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 923 - Ill-Advised Brand Names
March 02, 2022 10:29 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBA thrifty stay-at-home mom has revealed she’s found $13,000 worth of brand new items, including makeup and even treadmills, whilst dumpster diving. A new survey suggests people are addicted to their phones. Plus, historians are investigating an aquatic mystery after wreckage from what is believed to be an 1800s shipwreck washed up on the beach at a North Carolina resort. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Merchandise" on the website. Your purchase of these it...
Episode 922 - Verbal Acne-Free
February 28, 2022 10:28 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBIt’s Leslie Keiling’s birthday and that means it’s the beginning of spring! Meanwhile, a Florida man told police that he thought his girlfriend was “being rough like ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’” when she began to slap him. Plus, there’s a lot of inflation right now but there is one unique product coming down in price. 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 e...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 2-25-22
February 26, 2022 00:19 - 1 hour - 93.8 MB“The Pitch Whisperer,” John Livesay returns to the show this week. John is a sales keynote speaker and shows sales teams how to win more new business with good storytelling. He’ll chat with Garry about his new business fable, “The Sale Is in the Tale: 5 Storytelling Secrets to Keep from Drowning in a Sea of Sameness,” which is currently available to pre-order on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3BI4zXn
Episode 921 - We Need A New Scud Stud
February 25, 2022 10:21 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBA runner in an Alberta half-marathon attempted a Guinness World Record by taking on the 13.1-mile course while wearing 90 T-shirts. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 920 - There’s A Lot Of Stupidity Out There
February 23, 2022 10:16 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBA Texas woman alleged in a lawsuit that the city shut down her daycare following noise complaints from golfers. Meanwhile, parents of an 8-year-old boy are being told to take down the treehouse they just built for him. Plus, a family has been reunited with their lost cat after seven years. 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...
Episode 919 - Musing About Lincoln
February 21, 2022 12:19 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBAn emu has been on the run for two weeks in Virginia and it turns out the story is a good example of Name Theory. Meanwhile, Garry watched Being the Ricardos and saw an unexpected familiar face. Plus, a passenger airplane used its route to spell out a special message in Ukraine. 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 2-18-22
February 19, 2022 00:06 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBIt's another "Commando Edition" of The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! For those that are new to the show, our Commando Edition shows have no scheduled guests, just Garry’s special blend of fresh yappitizers and other nonsense available exclusively on the live cocktail shows.
Episode 918 - Don’t Just Stand There Looking At The Tripod
February 18, 2022 10:24 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBGarry has some problems with the Tom Cruise remake of War of the Worlds, and he needs to get them off his chest. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 917 - High Seas Culinary Catastrophes
February 16, 2022 10:13 - 30 minutes - 28 MBTwo new cookbooks were lost at sea, according to their authors, and fans who were looking forward to the books will have to wait. Meanwhile, more than 600 people in Switzerland have volunteered to test out a new prison. Plus, a place called “Death Canyon” lived up to its name. 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 916 - Your Daily Dose of ‘tainment
February 14, 2022 10:24 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBA TV station in Milwaukee had to remind people it’s not a good idea to drive onto a frozen lake. Meanwhile, some Mazda owners are experiencing a mysterious glitch with their car radios making it impossible to switch off the Seattle NPR station. Plus, a kleptomaniac cat with a hefty criminal history has been terrorizing a New Zealand neighborhood by committing a string of burglaries. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Merchandise" on the website. Your purchase...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 2-11-22
February 12, 2022 00:21 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBGarry’s guest on the show is long time friend of the show, mortgage guru David Hochberg from Team Hochberg to not only talk about the latest in mortgages and re-financing and such, but to talk about a fundraiser he’s doing on Saturday raising money to buy Chicago Police Officers bullet-proof vests. As an added bonus, Bar Talk with Jenna Duddleston mixed up a special Valentine's Day cocktail for the GarrForce
Episode 915 - It’s Not A Toy It’s A Collectable
February 11, 2022 10:19 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBA pair of Ohio radio DJs broke a Guinness World Record when they conducted a 25-hour, 35-minute interview on the air. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 914 - Invasion-Free Penis Extenders
February 09, 2022 10:35 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBGood news: An asteroid has been spotted following Earth in its orbit around the Sun. Meanwhile, a listener sent Garry a picture of a 99 pack of beer and Garry has a few questions about its viability. Plus, scientists in Israel are getting closer to curing paralysis. 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...
Episode 913 - Schnauzers Bark
February 07, 2022 10:21 - 30 minutes - 28 MBA man who was taking a stroll in Chicago on Friday morning ended up walking 1,000 feet onto a frozen Lake Michigan. Meanwhile, after watching Ozark, Garry has decided that being a heroin dealer might not be a good idea. Plus, the USPS is taking heat for their new trucks. 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 le...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 2-4-22
February 05, 2022 00:19 - 1 hour - 65 MBGarry’s guest on the show is author Rick Kaempfer, long a member of the Chicago media, the updated version of his book “everycubever” is available now.
Episode 912 - In The Path of Destruction
February 04, 2022 10:17 - 10 minutes - 10 MBGarry wonders why so many movies these days seem to have something to do with the end of the world. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 911 - Don’t Come Here For Ukraine Talk
February 02, 2022 10:14 - 31 minutes - 10.8 MBFlorida has released their list of rejected license plates and it contains a few surprising additions. Meanwhile, a group of devoted fans of Tab are holding on hope that their favorite soda will land back on the shelves. Plus, you’re going to have to save up for a long time if you want to buy a home in New Zealand. 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...
Episode 910 - Reporting From In Front of the Salt Pile
January 31, 2022 10:21 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBGarry got a shipment of Girl Scout cookies and he has some observations. Meanwhile, a Dunkin employee created their own unauthorized promotion. Plus, after wild fires and a chlamydia epidemic they are having a Koala crisis in Australia. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Can't Live Without" on the website. Your purchase of these items is what keeps the podcast going. Plus, you can always email me [[email protected]](mailto:garrymeiershow@garrymeie...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 1-28-22
January 29, 2022 00:38 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBGarry chats with Jenna Duddleston, host of Bar Talk with Jenna. We may finally have our own signature "Streaming Schnauzer" Cocktail!
Episode 909 - Good For Oral Maladies
January 28, 2022 10:15 - 9 minutes - 8.74 MBA company in Sweden is using a murder of crows to help them tackle their garbage problem. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 908 - Don’t Put Graffiti On Someone Else’s Cow
January 26, 2022 10:18 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBPeople are learning new things about Hugh Hefner thanks to the new documentary about him, but Garry wonders why anyone is shocked by it. Meanwhile, yet another kidney donor has gotten the shaft. Plus, police are investigating the death of an Australian man who was reportedly killed when an explosive vest he was wearing detonated while he was driving his car. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Can't Live Without" on the website. Your purchase of these items is...
Episode 907 - A Break From The Every Day Bullshit
January 24, 2022 10:31 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBA TV reporter was live on air covering a water main break in West Virginia when she got hit by a car. Meanwhile, a man in Mozambique lost his head because of a superstitious belief that bald men have gold inside their skulls. Plus, the last of the escaped monkeys from the crash of a truck towing a trailer load of 100 of the animals was accounted for by late Saturday, a day after the pickup collided with a dump truck on a Pennsylvania highway. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now avai...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 1-21-22
January 22, 2022 00:08 - 5 hours - 79.7 MBThis week is a “Commando Edition” of The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! For those that are new to the show, that’s a show where we have not scheduled a guest to chat with separate from the plentiful fresh yappitizers and other nonsense we serve up on every live show.
Episode 906 - Grab Your Lubricant
January 21, 2022 12:18 - 9 minutes - 8.86 MBA man from Mexico claims that he donated a kidney to his girlfriend's mother - but was ditched less than a month later when she married someone else. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 905 - Tech Reporter Dan Fedor
January 19, 2022 12:25 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBGarry and Leslie react to the death of Chicago sports reporter Les Grobstein at the age of 69. Meanwhile, there’s a chance to buy a diamond that most likely came from space. Plus, Tech Reporter Dan Fedor shared some tech news and gadgets for the new year. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Can't Live Without" 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...