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 904 - Pumping Yourself Back Up
January 17, 2022 12:03 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBA man claims he had a rather unusual side effect after dealing with a COVID infection and the potential fix is even more unusual. Meanwhile, a Texas man had a giant insect pulled out of his ear after the large critter flew in while he was working in his garage. Plus, there’s an unlikely trend in music sales.
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live with Jim Belushi and Harry Moshman 1-14-22
January 15, 2022 00:40 - 1 hour - 106 MBComedian/actor/musician/farmer James Belushi chats with Garry and shares stories from his long entertainment career, including some of the times they spent together, and talks about his experience as a cannabis farmer and the second season of his Discovery Channel show about it, “Growing Belushi,” debuting on January 19. Garry also welcomes back television producer Harvey Moshman to talk about Season Three of “Wild Travels” which debuts on PBS stations this month.
Episode 903 - Running Into Your Teacher In Public
January 14, 2022 13:24 - 13 minutes - 12 MBPope Francis was spotted coming out of a downtown Rome record shop late Tuesday with a CD in hand. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 902 - Pictures From the Ass End of the Universe
January 12, 2022 10:25 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBThey’ve released the cause of death for Betty White, but Garry has an alternative theory. Meanwhile, a Florida woman was upset when she walked up to her local McDonalds drive-thru and they wouldn’t take her coupon. Plus, a restaurant in Japan is giving dementia patients jobs. 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 garrymeiershow@garrymei...
Episode 901 - They Come In Pairs and You Will Too
January 10, 2022 09:15 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBA Pennsylvania man was caught red-handed robbing expensive sex toys from an adult store where he had recently applied for a job. Meanwhile, a woman in Argentina walked into an ice cream shop in her undies because she wanted to use her dress as a face mask to be served. Plus, Taco Bell is offering a new way to get their fix. 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...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 1-7-22
January 08, 2022 00:21 - 6 hours - 86.1 MBGarry welcomes money expert Terry Savage back to the show as our featured guest as we wrap-up the first week of 2022. A frequent guest on The Garry Meier Show over many years (and media), Terry is a nationally recognized expert on personal finance, the economy, and the markets. She writes a weekly personal finance column syndicated in major newspapers and is the author of four best-selling books on personal finance, including the newest edition of "The Savage Truth on Money."
Episode 900 - Vino and Hopium
January 07, 2022 11:15 - 12 minutes - 11 MBOne child died and eight others were injured following a bouncy castle incident in Spain on Tuesday. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 899 - Time To Lower the Bar
January 05, 2022 11:10 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBApparently France has a yearly tradition of people going around lighting cars on fire to celebrate New Years. Meanwhile, Garry has some ideas for dealing with inner city crime. Plus, PBR is probably going to want a new social media person. 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 text or voicemail a...
Episode 898 - Quality Time With Miley
January 03, 2022 11:16 - 31 minutes - 29 MBNew Years Eve TV coverage set new records for being cringeworthy. Meanwhile, A retired nurse survived after her car skidded off a section of Washington state road called “Dead Man’s Corner” and she wound up trapped in a ravine for five days. Plus, a Virginia dad making a chocolate milk run for his kids ended up $1 million richer when he also decided to pick up a scratch-off lottery ticket. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Can't Live Without" on the website....
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 12-31-21
January 01, 2022 00:21 - 57 minutes - 96.5 MBBefore we say goodbye to 2021, GarrForce, let's stream together one more time, well-before your New Year's Eve celebrations get going (if they're - #ThanksOmicron - going at all). One thing is for certain, 2021 will end, why not join us for a few laughs beforehand?
Episode 897 - Say Goodbye to 2021
December 31, 2021 14:16 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBPreparations are underway for the New Years Eve celebration in New York. While they are fighting over the few Porta-Potties available, we’ll be nice and warm on the year-end cocktail show. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 896 - Just a Speck In The Universe
December 29, 2021 14:13 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBGarry feels a little uneasy about the timing of the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope. Meanwhile, PornHub reported on what people were searching for over the holiday. Plus, some former SpaceX engineers are going to revolutionize pizza. 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@gar...
Episode 895 - You’re Past the Tingle Point
December 27, 2021 13:58 - 31 minutes - 29 MBGarry may have saved a young listener from falling down the meth hole. Meanwhile, there was a disconnect between holiday TV programming and some of the commercials. Plus, Queen Elizabeth had an unwanted visitor over the Christmas holiday. 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@garryme...
The Garry Meier Show, Cocktail Hour LIVE! 2020 Pre-Recorded Non-Inflated Christmas Almost Spectacular Spectacular
December 24, 2021 16:32 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBFor Christmas Eve 2021, with newly recorded greetings from Garry and Leslie, we give you an encore presentation of "The Garry Meier Show, Cocktail Hour LIVE! 2020 Pre-Recorded Non-Inflated Christmas Almost Spectacular Spectacular" featuring Magician Bill Cook, Carl from Plover, a song from Jay Goeppner, and appearances by friends of the show including, Svengoolie, Terry Savage, Will Lee, Todd Sucherman, Gregg Potter, Ryan from Wisconsin, Johnny from Michigan, and more.
Episode 894 - Don’t Melt Your Cheesehead
December 22, 2021 14:35 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBGarry wonders why anyone would brave the freezing temperatures to spend New Years Eve in Times Square. Meanwhile, a Florida woman tried to poison her boyfriend and had a unique motivation for doing so. Plus, Lorne Michaels might have some free time on his hands in the future. 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 garrymeiershow@garrymei...
Episode 893 - We Need A Little Christmas Right This Very Week
December 20, 2021 14:19 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBGarry has found he can stay pretty happy by focusing on the Beatles documentary rather than anything else happening in the world. Meanwhile, a family in Michigan is suing a funeral home after the wrong person was put in the casket for their family members funeral. Plus, Taylor Swift might be responsible for a COVID outbreak 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 podca...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 12-17-21
December 18, 2021 00:19 - 58 minutes - 79.1 MBIn addition to the usual assortment of yappetizers and nonsense, Garry chats with Rob Kessler, inventor of the "Million Dollar Collar," about how you can look sharp all the time without wearing a tie with your shirt.
Episode 892 - December Is A Write-Off Month
December 17, 2021 11:12 - 10 minutes - 9.68 MBWe seem to have entered an era of sloppiness but Garry's guest for the cocktail show this afternoon is fighting back. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 891 - Just A Couple Of Days Until The Weekend
December 15, 2021 11:16 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBMore details are starting to emerge about the Amazon warehouse that collapsed during the massive tornado. Meanwhile, a man in New Zealand got vaccinated ten times in one day. Plus, the James Webb Space Telescope is one step closer to launching. 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@g...
Episode 890 - 30 Women On Bikes Doing Wheelies
December 13, 2021 11:12 - 31 minutes - 29 MBGarry learned some amazing details about the history of shipping containers over the weekend. Meanwhile, four US Postal Service mail carriers are accused of stealing credit cards from the mail as part of a $750,000 identity theft ring. Plus, things got rowdy at a mortgage broker convention. 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 garrymei...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 12-10-21
December 11, 2021 00:24 - 1 hour - 107 MBGarry has a jam-packed show with Bill Leff from "Toon In With Me" on MeTV, and returning guests Gregg Potter and Cathy Rich from The Buddy Rich Band.
Episode 889 - Cutting Off Your Leg to Spite Your Other Leg
December 10, 2021 11:08 - 10 minutes - 9.75 MBA surgeon in Austria has been hit with a $3000 fine after they amputated the wrong limb of a patient. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 888 - Sparking Your Christmas Spirit
December 08, 2021 11:13 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBAccording to a new survey, couples are erecting Christmas trees in the bedroom — to perk up their love lives. Meanwhile, 63% of Americans say there is always a relative who drinks too much at Christmas gatherings. Plus, a shoplifter tried to use bear spray to get away. 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] ...
Episode 887 - Idiots Walk Amongst Us
December 06, 2021 11:10 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBPolice are alerting schools, parents and community members of a potentially-dangerous challenge seen on TikTok which encourages others to kick in the doors of homes. Meanwhile, Garry might want to book a trip to Australia after discovering the Smithsonian Channel. Plus, England might make cat calling a crime. 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 alway...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 12-3-21
December 04, 2021 00:05 - 50 minutes - 77 MBThe "Just Past Garry’s Birthday" Hora around the Hanukkah Menorah sixth night of Hanukkah celebration is byob but plentiful with the nonsense and yappetizers.
Episode 886 - Unexpected Advertising Opportunities
December 03, 2021 11:16 - 9 minutes - 8.66 MBA man with a Tesla face tattoo has been busted on a DUI charge after he crashed and rolled the 30-year-old minivan he was driving. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 885 - Old People Are An Easy Mark
December 01, 2021 11:12 - 34 minutes - 32 MBFirefighters in South Carolina believe a fire started inside a room at an assisted living facility due to bullets put inside a toaster oven. Meanwhile, there are more stories of people behaving badly on airplanes when you'd think people would be happy to be able to travel. Plus, customs officials intercepted a shipment of bongs. 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....
Episode 884 - Short Attention Span Theater
November 29, 2021 11:17 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBSome people are saying the new Beatles documentary is a little slow, but Garry thinks that might be the result of our short attention spans these days. Meanwhile, a Missouri couple won a pile of money on a scratch of ticket for the second time. Plus, a Florida woman made herself a little too comfortable in someone else's house. 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. ...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 11-26-21
November 27, 2021 02:02 - 1 hour - 90.4 MBAfter digesting your Thanksgiving 2021, for your Black Friday entertainment, The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE serves up what Garry's calling the "Black and Hard" show: that's Black Friday and Hard Liquor plus a nod to The Beatles' Hard Day's Night. We are thankful that our Wisconsin Reporter Ryan and his family safely escaped harm at that awful Waukesha Christmas parade car rampage last weekend, and he chatted with Garry about the incident.
Episode 883 - Black and Hard Day's Night
November 26, 2021 15:26 - 10 minutes - 9.44 MBWalmart has stopped selling a “toddler-friendly” musical toy after irate customers learned it was singing about cocaine use in Polish. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 882 - Casket Of The Month Club
November 24, 2021 11:12 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBA grieving family is suing after a funeral home mix-up in North Carolina left a stranger in their mother’s casket, wearing her clothes. Meanwhile, this week's anniversary of the JFK assassination brought up some new conspiracy theories. Plus, the Taliban has come up with some new rules for what women can do on TV. 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 ...
Episode 881 - Choose Your Fetish
November 22, 2021 11:12 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBA Chinese man says he has been blacklisted from a grill buffet restaurant for eating too much. Meanwhile, November 22nd marks the anniversary of the Kennedy assassination. Plus, a Georgia woman busted with cocaine actually had sand from a stress ball. 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:garrymeie...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 11-19-21
November 20, 2021 00:27 - 1 hour - 101 MBOn the Friday, November 19, 2021, edition of The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE, we're flying commando (that's without a scheduled guest for the GarrForce). Bring your own favorite beverages or whatnot to consume responsibly from your favorite streaming spot, we'll serve up plenty of fresh yappetizers and nonsense.
Episode 880 - Burying Ourselves with Nonsense
November 19, 2021 11:12 - 10 minutes - 9.65 MBNovember's full beaver moon will see the longest partial lunar eclipse in over 500 years. Gird your loins, that will make for an interesting Friday. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 879 - Laughing At Just About Everything
November 17, 2021 11:13 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBThe Chicago Fire Department came to the rescue when a groom dropped his wedding band into a storm drain shortly after the ceremony. Meanwhile, Arby's has decided to get into the vodka game. Plus, Sesame Street has decided to add a brand new muppet to the team. 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:...
Episode 878 - Sinkholes Sink
November 15, 2021 11:15 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBWill Ferrell's iconic Elf costume sold to one lucky fan for staggering price at an auction. Meanwhile, the U.K.'s phone regulator says it will keep thousands of the nation's famous red public phone kiosks in service, despite a sharp drop in demand. Plus, a town in Denmark has been paying $150,000 to have a bulldozer remove seaweed and plastic from a popular Beach twice a week during the summer – only to take the waste a few yards deep into the sea and drop it back into the water. Garrforce...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live with Richard Lewis 11-12-21
November 13, 2021 00:19 - 58 minutes - 90.5 MBThe GarrForce welcomes comedian and actor Richard Lewis. Richard is a long-time friend of Garry's, and they'll chat about his upcoming appearance on this Sunday's episode of HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" with Larry David and more. Plus, Richard shared an amazing story from his first apperance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.
Episode 876 - Happy Idiot Style
November 12, 2021 11:20 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBA Texas woman was arrested for stealing a $1 million lottery ticket from her Long Island cousin, who gave it to her to cash so he could remain anonymous. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 876 - Two Sharks No Waiting
November 10, 2021 11:17 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBA British man was killed while swimming in Australia when he was attacked by at least one, but possibly two, sharks. Meanwhile, a woman in Texas shot her neighbor to death over a bouncy house. Plus, a woman in New York hit a train conductor with a pumpkin. 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:garr...
Episode 875 - A Few Things to Take Into the Darkness
November 08, 2021 11:11 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBThe controversy from the Aaron Rodgers vaccination situation has given Garry a new career goal. Meanwhile, Garry has a new reason to be a little concerned about deepfake technology. Plus, the housing market in Toronto has reached a new level of craziness. 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:garry...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 11-5-21
November 05, 2021 23:20 - 59 minutes - 83.4 MBIt's our last live show before the end of Daylight Saving Time and we'll have to move our clocks back an hour. On the upside, we are heading in to the longest two day weekend of the year. But, of course, sunsets have been getting noticeably earlier lately, and now they'll even be an hour earlier on the clock! Plenty of fresh yappetizers and nonsense to help distract, along with what ever your own beverages or whatnot you choose for responsible fun.
Episode 874 - Save Your Vintage T-Shirts
November 05, 2021 10:12 - 10 minutes - 9.82 MBA widow in Louisiana says her husband's body was dissected in a ticketed event without her permission. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 873 - Navigating Car Clocks
November 03, 2021 10:13 - 29 minutes - 27 MBA boy in India made some interesting dietary choices after getting some questionable advice from a holistic healer. Meanwhile, a woman in Georgia got an unexpected emergency room bill for receiving no treatment. Plus, a Texas woman decided it was a good idea to point a gun at a Trick-or-Treater on Halloween. 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...
Episode 872 - Serial Killer-Free
November 01, 2021 10:18 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBGarry thinks the spacetime continuum may have been a casualty of the COVID pandemic. Meanwhile, police in Canada said a driver was asked to remove the Halloween decorations from his car after a message reading "HELP ME" was determined to be "a little too scary." Plus, a fight over chicken wings in Utah took a strange turn. 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,...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 10-29-21
October 29, 2021 23:20 - 1 hour - 85 MBAs we head into Halloween Weekend, Garry's guest was American horror crime author, writer of comic books, and the legendary publisher of Boneyard Press, Hart Fisher.
Episode 871 - The Incredible Hulk vs Hulk Hogan
October 29, 2021 10:10 - 10 minutes - 9.38 MBResearchers found the number of people who got a liver transplant or were put on a waiting list due to alcoholic hepatitis was 50% higher thanks to the pandemic. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!
Episode 870 - TV Host & Cancer Survivor Samantha Harris
October 27, 2021 10:12 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBA hiker lost on a mountain in Colorado ignored repeated calls from rescuers because he was unfamiliar with the phone number. Meanwhile, Dozens of vultures have descended on Bunn, North Carolina, last year and nothing will move them. Plus, TV Host, Author, Certified Health Coach, and Cancer Survivor Samantha Harris, shares details on her cancer diagnosis, health journey, and ways to reduce risk of breast cancer. Garrforce t-shirts and coffee mugs are now available by going to "Can't Live Wi...
Episode 869 - Why Are We Naked?
October 25, 2021 10:11 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBGarry waded into the new fight between Paul McCartney and The Rolling Stones. Meanwhile, a 48-year-old Michigan man was killed after being pulled into a woodchipper machine after his jacket may have been caught on a branch. Plus, a Georgia man is in hot water for using a COVID-19 relief loan to purchase a $57,789 Pokemon card 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. Pl...
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 10-22-21
October 22, 2021 23:19 - 59 minutes - 89.5 MBAcademy Award winning special effects expert Dieter Sturm returns to The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE this week to chat with Garry about making snow for movies and television, and to get us all in the mood for Oktoberfest with some music he's written and performed.
Episode 868 - Porn-Free Weather Forecast
October 22, 2021 10:08 - 10 minutes - 9.41 MBA man has been killed in India after a monkey threw a brick at him from the second floor of a building. Be sure to tune into the GarrForce Live Cocktail Hour this evening at 6pm ET!