Live From My Office
370 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago -Live From My Office is the latest from Chicago radio legend Steve Cochran. Join him, some familiar voices, and some new friends each week wherever you get your podcasts!
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Rick Kaplan
January 13, 2021 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBRick Kaplan is the former President of both CNN and MSNBC. He has produced or launched shows featuring the most influential names in news from Walter Cronkite and Peter Jennings to Tom Brokaw and Katie Couric and much more! Rick has been on every major news story in the past 45+ years and he’s not done yet. We talk about the news; past, present and future on this episode of Live From My Office! SHOW NOTES Support The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals however you can...
BONUS: The End of Mike Madigan?
January 12, 2021 23:35 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBEric Adelstein and Pat Brady join me for a special conversation about the history we are living through. In Springfield Illinois, we might be witnessing the end of the “last political boss” in the country, Mike Madigan. We also discussed the events of last week; how bad the riots could have gotten, and how we’re supposed to move forward as a nation. SHOW NOTES Subscribe to Live From My Office on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Steve on Facebook, Instagra...
Chuck Todd: “We almost lost the country.”
January 12, 2021 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBChuck Todd, moderator of Meet the Press and Political Director for NBC News, reflects on the riots in the Capital and how we move forward as a country. SHOW NOTES Support the Ryan Banks Academy however you can! Subscribe to Live From My Office on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Steve on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Win an ABT gift card by emailing me three of your friends emails who you think would like the show, and include your mailin...
Never Again
January 08, 2021 23:44 - 14 minutes - 9.99 MBMy thoughts on this awful week, and my hope for where we go now. SHOW NOTES Support Feeding America however you can! Subscribe to Live From My Office on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Steve on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Win an ABT gift card by emailing me three of your friends emails who you think would like the show, and include your mailing address in the email. Check out the details here. Email the show with any questions, comment...
Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown Returns
January 06, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBChicago Police Superintendent David Brown returns to Live From My Office for an honest conversation about the future of his department, policing in 2021, and how he sees his role as the city moves forward. SHOW NOTES Support The Gary Sinise Foundation however you can!
Covid 2021 and Will I Fly Again?!
January 05, 2021 00:50 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBDoctor Kevin Most talks about the vaccine business and how it gets done in 2021. Later, Aviation's best reporter, David Kerley, on the return of the 737 Max. Would he fly it? Should we? It's a brand new year and a brand new season of Live From My Office! Support the CDC Foundation however you can!
BREAKING NEWS: The 20th Annual New Years Eve For People Who Can’t Stay Awake Until Midnight
December 18, 2020 11:00 - 8 minutes - 5.65 MBThe 20th Annual New Years Eve For People Who Can’t Stay Awake Until Midnight will certainly look different this year, but we promise you’ll enjoy it just as much as you enjoyed the previous 19 years! Stay tuned for more details. SHOW NOTES Check out Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more details as they are available!
The Middle
December 16, 2020 23:57 - 31 minutes - 22 MBIn the last scheduled episode of 2020, we reflect on a crazy year and how the political conversation must change as we move forward. We also talk about a VERY special New Years Eve experience that we will tell you more about soon. Thanks for listening! SHOW NOTES Support Hesed House Stay Tuned for More information about New Years Eve!
Kraig Kann Wants to Help
December 14, 2020 21:35 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBKraig Kann has segued into a force to help you max your potential in business. We have his tips and tricks. Craig Jaakola knows more about retail than Santa Claus and we talk the past, present, and future of how we buy the stuff we want. SHOW NOTES Support Books for Africa Buy Kraig’s New Book! Learn more about Kraig Kann
The Best (and Worst) of the Holidays
December 11, 2020 23:52 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBOn today’s episode we talk the best… and the worst… of holiday specials and TV shows and movies! We talk the StarWars Holiday Special, A Very Brady Christmas, Hogan's Heroes and more! SHOW NOTES Support Paws Chicago!
Paul Coyte, Stewart Chiron, and The Queen
December 10, 2020 01:58 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBBritain is getting its COVID-19 vaccine, so I turn to the most trusted medical voice I can find… Paul Coyte. Paul and I break down the latest developments between our two countries, including some serious drama around The Crown, and whether or not “Chuck will ever get the hat.” Later, “The Cruise Guy” himself Stewart Chiron shares an incredible update on how the cruise industry is responding to COVID-19. SHOW NOTES Support Learn more about Stewart Chiron Support The Rainforest Trust
Coronavirus Update From Doctor Kevin Most
December 08, 2020 01:48 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBDoctor Kevin Most from Northwestern Medicine gives the latest update about the coronavirus, what we do now, and how quickly a vaccine will be available. SHOW NOTES Support your local food bank!
Not Everything Was Terrible in 2020
December 05, 2020 01:30 - 29 minutes - 20 MBToday, a few good stories that happened in 2020. Yes... there were a few! Later, I'm joined by "President Donald Trump" and "President-Elect Joe Biden." Thanks for listening! SHOW NOTES Support Donors Choose!
What Gets Better First? The Bears… or Politics?
December 03, 2020 01:59 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBIf you liked how my radio show could cover very different topics in one show, you'll like this episode! The Bears are awful. We start with the Hall of Famer, Dan Hampton, on why... and if... there's hope. Then, two of my favorite Democrats, Bridget Gainer and Eric Adelstein, join me to talk about taking the White House and what to do with it. Thanks for listening! SHOW NOTES Create the Good today!
You Can’t Always Get What You Want
November 30, 2020 23:28 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBIt’s time to reset some expectations! Today, a message from me about rebooting expectations with everyone from Joe Biden, to any and all sports in 2020. Thanks for listening! SHOW NOTES Check out the “Worthy Causes” page to see lots of great causes to support in 2020!
Dave Barry (Rebroadcast)
November 25, 2020 11:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBIf you ask me, he’s one of the funniest people in the world. If you ask him… he’s just okay. Dave Barry is Live From My Office to talk about the biggest problem with grandchildren, how he’s adjusting to life in a pandemic, and Duels. SHOW NOTES Episode originally aired on July 14th, 2020
Ron Magers (Rebroadcast)
November 23, 2020 22:20 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBThe GREAT Ron Magers and I reconnected for a very special edition of Live From My Office. Ron is very happily retired and you'll hear him discuss things he couldn't say in public before... but only if you listen to the entire interview! Don’t forget to subscribe! Thanks for listening to Live From My Office presented by Team Hochberg.
The Return of Men of a Certain Rage
November 20, 2020 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBMike Toomey, John Da Cosse, and Tim Benker all join me to share their thoughts on everything from Thanksgiving, to Christmas shopping, to watching TV. Thanks for listening! SHOW NOTES Support your local Blood Bank!
Love Everybody, Judge No One
November 19, 2020 04:10 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBBob Noonan is a friend of the show, very successful in his business, and the Chairman of the Board for Let it Be Us. He shares an incredible story that has left him with a new perspective that we wanted to share with you today. Thanks for listening! SHOW NOTES Support Mr Holland’s Opus Foundation Learn more about Let it Be Us Learn more about the aneurysm coil
COVID-19 and My New Knee
November 16, 2020 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBOn today’s Live From My Office, two wildly different medical stories. First, Doctor Kevin Most gives a sobering update on where we stand with COVID-19 locally and nationally. Then, Doctor Charles Lupo and I discuss my upcoming knee surgery in hopes of educating you on the process if you’re considering a knee replacement. SHOW NOTES Support World Central Kitchen
“President Donald Trump”
November 13, 2020 22:47 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBIt's no secret how I feel about President-Elect Biden and the soon-to-be-former President Trump. Having said that, I'm grateful that "President Trump" calls into the show often. Perhaps... too often.
Election 2020: It’s Over
November 11, 2020 13:40 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBIs the race for President over? YES! Mark Doyle and Pat Brady join me to discuss immediate priorities for Biden Administration, Republicans in Congress, and more! SHOW NOTES Support the Crisis Hotline
COVID-19: What Comes Next?
November 09, 2020 19:49 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBThe attention on the election was obviously important but every day lost in the COVID-19 fight makes it all worse. Doctor Kevin Most has some very sobering news about where we are and where we might be headed. SHOW NOTES Support the First Responders Children’s Foundation
Jake Johannsen
November 06, 2020 11:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBThe HILARIOUS Jake Johannsen joins me to talk about how he's getting through the pandemic, his thoughts on the Election, and where the world goes from here. SHOW NOTES Check out more about Jake!
Election 2020: What Happened and What We Do Now
November 05, 2020 01:56 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBWe have to talk about last night. Former Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady joins me to break down what we know, what we don't know, and when we’ll know what we don't know. SHOW NOTES Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Support OpenSecrets.Org!
Kathleen Madigan
November 02, 2020 22:09 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBThe one and only Kathleen Madigan joins me to talk about everything from the election to the state of comedy in 2020. After Kathleen, the musical director of the podcast, John Da Cosse, joins us to talk about his life in the pandemic. SHOW NOTES Support Fair Vote! Learn More about Kathleen!
The Future of the Democratic Party
October 30, 2020 21:08 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBEric Adelstein and Bridget Gainer share their perspectives on the Democratic Party and what it looks like regardless of what happens on November 3rd. Later, "President Trump" calls to share his... perspective. SHOW NOTES Support the efforts of the Crisis Text Line
The Future of the Republican Party
October 29, 2020 19:02 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBFormer Congressman Joe Walsh and Former Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady share their perspectives on the future of the Republican Party… including whether or not it will continue to exist. SHOW NOTES Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Follow Joe Walsh Follow Pat Brady
Taking Care of Business
October 27, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBYou need to take care of business and take advantage of all your opportunities, even during a pandemic. Hear Kevin Harrington and Howard Tullman on start-ups, the value of time, and how to do the perfect two minute elevator pitch all on today’s episode of Live From My Office! SHOW NOTES Support Children’s Home Learn more about Howard Tullman Learn more about Kevin Harrington Learn more about Matt George Get Mentor to Millions Get Nonprofit Game Plan: The Proven Strategy for Nonprofit ...
Breaking Into Voice Over
October 24, 2020 13:00 - 14 minutes - 9.66 MBYou don’t say no to Carole Dibo! When my dear friend Carole Dibo called me and asked if I would lead a voice over class for the Actors Training Center… I said yes! Believe it or not, but people actually want to learn something… from me! I’m looking forward to being a teacher and you can register via the link below. Do it today! SHOW NOTES Register today! Support the Actors Training Center
Senator Dick Durbin
October 23, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBSenator Dick Durbin is very worried about the state of everything right now but there’s still time to take that step towards a fix… VOTE! Mark Doyle is a very generous guy with multiple charities benefiting veterans. He’s also running a major super PAC to help get his old boss, Joe Biden, elected. Hear them both today on Live From My Office! SHOW NOTES Support Rags of Honor however you can! Support the Beau Biden Foundation however you can! Check out the following resources to help be a ...
Previewing the Road to November 3rd and Catching up with Kelly Rizzo
October 20, 2020 22:43 - 1 hour - 47 MBPat Brady gives us a rundown on what to expect on election night, and how long it'll take for us to know the results. Later, Kelly Rizzo gives us an update on her life during the pandemic... which includes everything from travel to being married to Bob Saget! SHOW NOTES Support the Scleroderma Research Foundation however you can! Get your mask to smell like bacon… no really!
Rahm Emanuel on 2020 and Beyond
October 16, 2020 16:58 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBFormer Mayor of Chicago Rahm Emanuel discusses his past experience, the present moment for our country, and his perspective on the future. Stay tuned through this episode to hear directly from "President Trump!"
Doctor Kevin Most and Why Your Vote Matters
October 14, 2020 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBDoctor Kevin Most has a very important update on all the facets of COVID-19. And YES your one vote matters, and I will explain in detail. Thanks for listening! SHOW NOTES See the list from Mental Floss that Steve mentioned here of elections decided by one voter or less. Support St Jude Children’s Research Hospital However You Can!
Ana Belaval and Lourdes Duarte
October 09, 2020 10:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBAna Belaval is delightful every morning on WGN News... so what's she like at home? Lourdes Duarte is a great reporter and anchor for WGN... and now a great mom too! Hear how they are dealing with life in the pandemic and more on today's episode of Live From My Office!
Paul Coyte and Spike O’Dell
October 06, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBEven though Steve is away, he still is "live" from his office! Paul Coyte, the Official London Bureau Chief of this podcast, and Steve discuss tea, Halloween, and if England would take America back in our current condition. Listen through this episode to hear from the great Spike O'Dell on how he's adjusted to life in a pandemic and what he misses about life on the radio. Special thanks to Ross Cochran for filling in this week! Support Awana however you can! The conversation with Spike was...
The Debate and Where We Go From Here
October 02, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBWhat can you say about that first Presidential debate that hasn’t been said already? A lot. Former Congressman Joe Walsh misses the real Republicans and this this White House Race is over. Professor and political genius, Jason Desanto, watched the debate twice! He tells us what should have happened then and what he expects moving forward. It also wouldn’t surprise me if President Trump calls us too. SHOW NOTES Support the Chicago Lighthouse however you can!
The Debate and Where We Go From Here
October 02, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBWhat can you say about that first Presidential debate that hasn’t been said already? A lot. Former Congressman Joe Walsh misses the real Republicans and this this White House Race is over. Professor and political genius, Jason Desanto, watched the debate twice! He tells us what should have happened then and what he expects moving forward. It also wouldn’t surprise me if President Trump calls us too. SHOW NOTES Support the Chicago Lighthouse however you can!
Election 2020: Be a Voter
September 29, 2020 14:49 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBOn this episode I walk you my opinion on the political landscape of the day and through the many resources I use to be an educated voter. It’s critical to me that you vote, especially in this election. If you are a voter, thank you! Share this episode and the resources we go over with the undecided voter in your life. We can get through this year, but we need to do this together, and we need to vote! SHOW NOTES Support the Lebanese Red Cross! Support Baytna Baytak! Support Egna Legna Bes...
SOS America and Paper People Play: Solutions for American and Solutions for Quarantine
September 26, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBGeneral John Borling is a true American hero. In addition to his service, he started an initiative called SOS America that I hope you check out. We discuss the state of the world, and then I was joined by Kristin Broadwell. Kristin is an actress and an innovator. We discussed something she started with her sister that is the PERFECT solution for those of you who have little ones at home stuck in quarantine. Thanks for listening! Support SOS America however you can! Check out The Third Degr...
A Cry from the Far Middle
September 22, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBWe are living through unprecedented times, and I appreciate you listening as we go through this together. P.J. O’Rourke and I discuss his latest book, and whether or not he and I are past our “sell by date.” Eric Adelstein, Pat Brady and I reflect on the political fallout following the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. It’s a great episode for all of us still in the middle, which is most of us! SHOW NOTES Support Almost Home Kids Get P.J. O’Rourke’s latest book, A Cry fr...
Laugh with Pat McGann and Reminisce with Ed Mann
September 18, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBPat McGann and Ed Mann join us for a special episode of Live From My Office where the names of the guest rhyme! Pat and I talk about his new comedy special, live in quarantine, and what it’s like to do comedy at The United Center. Ed Mann and I reminisce about radio, talk about the future of our favorite industry as well as talk about his new book. Thanks for listening! SHOW NOTES Support the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation anyway that you can. Check out Pat McGann’s New Comedy Sp...
Travel and Entrepreneurship During a Pandemic
September 15, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBPeter Greenberg is THE travel guru. For years he has been on the road more than at home… until 2020. Chicago’s own Kraig Kann has a great life story from hanging with Arnold Palmer to reinventing himself as a motivational entrepreneur. Both of their worlds have changed because of COVID, but both can help you with everything from travel tips to how to make money during a pandemic. Thanks for listening!
19 Years Later
September 11, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBOn today's episode we honor the anniversary of September 11th, 2001 and ask, "was that the last nonpartisan day in America?" We are also joined by NFL legend Dan Hampton and Congressman Mike Quigley. We cover everything from Mitch Trubisky to Mitch McConnell on today's episode and I appreciate you listening! Please support Stephen Sillers Tunnel to Towers Foundation however you can!
Men of a Certain Rage
September 08, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBI hung out with my friends over zoom, and wanted to share it with you! Mike Toomey, John Da Cosse, Tim Benker, and I go over the state of comedy, what is making us mad, and what we'll do when the coronavirus is "over." SHOW NOTES Support the American Red Cross however you can!
Donald Trump’s Broken Promises
September 04, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBIf you’ve listened to me, you know how I feel about the President. Today I wanted to spend time with Pat Brady factually looking at the promises Donald Trump made in the 2016 campaign and throughout his presidency… and where those promises fell short. Later in this episode you’ll hear equally helpful phone calls with “Donald Trump” and my “agent.” Thanks for listening!
COVID-19 Facts Heading into Flu Season
September 01, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBDoctor Kevin Most gives us an update on how we are dealing with the coronavirus and what we need to do to prepare for flu season. Later, Karen Conti and I discuss what it would actually take for Roe vs Wade to be overturned. This episode if full of honest information, you decide what you do with it! Thanks for listening. SHOW NOTES Visit Charity Navigator and learn how your favorite charities measure up! Win an ABT gift card by emailing [email protected] with your contact informati...
College and COVID-19: How The University of Illinois is Dealing with the Coronavirus
August 28, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBRemember college? I don't... I barely went! But today's episode is all about college, specifically the University of Illinois! Andrea Darlas joins me to talk about how the university has prepared to welcome its students back during this unprecedented time, and then we are joined by a bunch of Mosts! Doctor Kevin Most shares how hopeful we should be about the saliva COVID-19 test coming out of The University of Illinois and friend of the show Brad Most brings on his son Mac to talk about what...
Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown
August 25, 2020 21:04 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBDavid Brown, Chicago Police Superintendent, took the job just in time for COVID-19, George Floyd, and the looting on Michigan Avenue… and he’s happy to be here. There’s two sides to every story, and I wanted to have a fair discussion with the head of the Chicago Police Department about what it’s like to be a cop today. Thanks for listening!
Be A Voter: No Excuses
August 21, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBThis is one of our most important episodes of the podcast yet. Today is all about why we need YOU… yes you… to be a voter in this election. I breakdown some of the most common barriers people put between THEMSELVES and voting, and I also talk to my good friend Vince Pellegrino about the Evans Scholarship. We end the show today with a phone call from my agent… or at least the agent I had during this episode. Thanks for listening! SHOW NOTES Subscribe, follow, or favorite this podcast wherev...