On the Road
479 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago -Hear the latest from the worlds of motorsports and food on On the Road with Dane Neal from WGN Radio 720 in Chicago
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Blake Lothian with Wings & Wheels take trucks to the track at Martinsville!
April 05, 2024 20:37Blake Lothian, Driver of the GGT Energy Solutions, Wings & Wheels Chevrolet joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Blake shares excitement to be back at his debut track in NASCAR and what’s he likes and is looking for at the iconic Martinsville Speedway. Listen as Blake fills us in on important support by […]
Derek Thorn and El Bandido Yankee are ready to race with the top tequila at Kevin Harvick’s Kern County Raceway!
March 16, 2024 19:48Multi series Champion, Snowball Derby winner, and the all-time winningest driver in SRL history, Derek Thorn joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Derek shares excitement for the action coming up at Kevin Harvick’s Kern County Raceway with El Bandido Yankee Tequila being the official tequila of the Speedway throughout the season. Derek talks […]
Scott Dixon and Dane on season start at St. Pete, kids, career and how all roads lead to INDY!
March 10, 2024 15:28IndyCar superstar Scott Dixon joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio leading up to the season kickoff in St. Petersburg. Hear as Scott shares thoughts on 56 wins over 23 years with the last 20 being consecutive starts. The iron man of IndyCar talks strength of the series and new markets making their way into the […]
Flyin Ryan brings tequila to the track with brand new bike to ‘Break Out the Bandido’ for NHRA opener!
March 09, 2024 16:57Flyin Ryan Oehler, rider of the El Bandido Yankee Pro Stock Motorcycle for NHRA joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Ryan calls in live from Gainesville and the Gator Nationals to kick off the 2024 NHRA season. Hear as Ryan shares the excitement around the event’s huge crowd and fans getting in on all the […]
Latasha Causey shares the fast and fun for Phoenix NOW and for NASCAR’s next generation
March 09, 2024 13:10President of Phoenix Raceway Latasha Causey joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Latasha shares thoughts on International Women’s Day and what it means to her and other women in motorsports. Listen as Latasha talks about the business of running a successful track in NASCAR while being a role model in racing for girls […]
NASCAR Champion Ryan Blaney goes ‘back to school’ bringing fun and fast to kids in class!
February 29, 2024 16:05NASCAR Cup Series Champion, Ryan Blaney joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Ryan shares excitement around his visit to Chicago where he got an opportunity to spend time with CPS students in Garfield Park and talk about racing and inspiration for the next generation of fans and future careers in motorsports. Listen as […]
Chris Chelios buys The Barn a round of El Bandido Yankee to ‘Break Out the Bandido’ on his big day!
February 27, 2024 12:36NHL Hall of Famer and El Bandido Yankee Tequila co-founder Chris Chelios, called into the live WGN Radio remote at The Barn Hockey Bar. Hear as hosts Joe Brand and Kevin Powell broadcast live from the bar, talking about the Blackhawks legend when he calls in with a special message for all the fans at […]
Chris Chelios and John Williams with Blackhawks jersey retirement and at The Barn to ‘Break Out the Bandido!’
February 25, 2024 16:19El Bandido Yankee tequila co-founder and NHL Hall of Famer Chris Chelios joins John Williams on WGN Radio. Hear as John and Chris talk about the upcoming career honor of his Blackhawks #7 Jersey being retired and the big celebration happening with El Bandido Yankee at the Barn Hockey Bar including a WGN Radio live […]
William Byron shares Daytona 500 WIN and the fast way forward for future racers
February 21, 2024 12:23NASCAR Cup Series star and 2024 Daytona 500 Champion William Byron joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as William shares the whirlwind that has taken him from Victory Lane at Daytona to Times Square in New York City overnight and the excitement around winning The Great American Race. Listen as William talks about his […]
Oddsmakers have El Bandido Yankee as a LOCK to be called for ‘Necessary Smoothness’ in the Big Game!
February 11, 2024 14:20Big Game oddsmakers from around the world are working hard to predict everything that may happen Sunday. From the coin flip to who will win, to the final score and every possible statistic. One thing they ALL agree is on is the 100% chance that El Bandido Yankee will be called for “Necessary Smoothness” throughout […]
Nick Akrap and Tailgreeter bring big fun to the Big Game in Las Vegas!
February 10, 2024 14:15Co-founder and CEO of Tailgreeter, Nick Akrap joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Nick shares the work behind the tailgate takeover happening all over Las Vegas. Nick fills us in on signature events happening across the city and the huge all-day tailgate and watch party taking place on Sunday at the Virgin Hotel. […]
El Bandido Yankee fans ‘Break Out the Bandido’ for the BIG GAME with two touchdown team cocktails!
February 09, 2024 12:57As we close in on the Big Game in Vegas between San Francisco and Kansas City, fans are showing their team pride through Tequila and El Bandido Yankee! KC fans will raise a toast to back-to-back World Championships and bring their legendary home field advantage to the weekend with “The Arrowhead”. Fans from San Francisco […]
Chicago street race superstar Shane Van Gisbergen is ready for his next challenge in new NASCAR season
January 30, 2024 19:58As the 2024 season is set to begin, the undisputed, undefeated Champion of Chicago’s NASCAR Street Race, Shane Van Gisbergen joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Shane shares his amazing experience in the inaugural race and winning in his first NASCAR start on the city streets. Listen as SVG fills us in on […]
Dane Neal 1-10-24: The Second Hour: Jim Bob Morris, Chris Chelios, and more!
January 11, 2024 04:08Dan Neal, filling in for John Landecker this evening, is joined by four studio guests for the first half: Jim Bob Morris and Chris Chelios to talk a little hockey, Dan Niss and Apurvah Shah from CNG Chicago to talk about sustainability. Later, Dane is joined by Blockbuster Blake Stubbs to talk movies of 2023 […]
Dane Neal 1-10-24: The First Hour: Tim Shanley, Chicago Restaurant Week, the cast of Night Court, and more!
January 11, 2024 03:14Dane Neal, on his last night of the week filling in for John Landecker, is joined by Tim Shanley to recap the tailgaiting season after the Bears’ last game. Shortly after, Dane is back to promoting Chicago Restaurant Week and gives two restaurants some time to promote themselves. First, we have Rodolfo Cuadros, Chef at […]
Eric Lanz and El Bandido Yankee…on track with racing, Rico Abreu and more in 2024!
January 10, 2024 22:10El Bandido Yankee Tequila CFO Eric Lanz joins Dane Neal live on WGN Radio. Hear as Eric shares the latest on expanded partnerships with top drivers like Rico Abreu on Dirt, with Drag racing’s Flyin Ryan and the NHRA and more tracks from Indiana to the west coast, all ready to “Break Out the Bandido” […]
Jim Bob Morris with Dane on the NFL season finalé tequila tailgate and playoff preview!
January 09, 2024 20:44El Bandido Yankee Tequila founder and host of the Jim Bob Show on WGN Radio, Jim Bob Morris joins Dane Neal live on WGN Radio. Hear as Jim Bob shares all the action and excitement from the “Frozen Tundra Tequila Tailgate” at Lambeau Field. Listen as Jim Bob and Dane break down the Bear Packers […]
Dane Neal 01/08/24 – The second hour: Chicago Restaurant Week features and Jennifer Jolly!
January 09, 2024 04:07Dane Neal, filling in for your regular host John Landecker this evening, is joined by Jeff Lawler, owner of Greja’s Cafe, and Michael Lachowicz, owner of George Trois Group, to promote Chicago Restaurant Week happening over the next few weeks. After the news, Dane and David are joined by Jennifer Jolly joining live CES in […]
Dane Neal 01/08/24 – The first hour: David Hammond, Lou Bank, Tailgate recap, and more!
January 09, 2024 04:05Dane Neal, filling in for your regular host John Landecker this evening, is joined by David Hammond in the studio to discuss Chicago foods and some Chicago food history. Also joining Dane is Lou Bank, founder of SACRED, to promote all the great charity work they do to help preserve the Ixcatec language. Go and […]
Discover Green Bay
January 05, 2024 18:48Though our cities have a bitter football rivalry, does that mean we can’t explore all that Green Bay has to offer? No! Join Dane Neal as he fills in for John Landecker this evening and welcomes Nick Meisner, Vice President of Digital Marketing and Communications for Discover Green Bay, on to the show to tell […]
Jim Bob Morris & Dane with Bears vs Packers BIG game and frozen tundra tequila tailgates!
January 04, 2024 15:09El Bandido Yankee founder and host of the Jim Bob Show, Jim Bob Morris joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Jim Bob gives his predictions on the biggest Bears Packers game in years, what it all means and the two young dynamic quarterbacks in the mix. Hear as Jim Bob gives draft day […]
Chicago Restaurant Week
January 04, 2024 02:39Dane Neal in for John Landecker this evening helps promote Chicago Restaurant Week with the help of two local chefs and restaurateurs In the first part of the segment, Dane welcomes Chef Lamar Moore from Bronzeville Winery, featuring American cuisine featuring locally sourced comfort foods matched with an impressive, rotating wine list with selections from around […]
Connor Bedard and Blackhawks ‘Break Out the Bandido’ with history-making overtime goal and win!
December 29, 2023 20:31Hear John Wiedeman and Troy Murray on the WGN Radio call as Connor Bedard scores the first overtime winning goal of his young career and helps the Blackhawks “Break Out the Bandido” with a win over the Winnipeg Jets. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4474612/4474612_2023-12-29-180912.128.mp3 For events, recipes, cocktails and more with the Official Tequila of GameDay go to www.elbandidoyankee.com
‘Bada-Boom Bada-Bing, Break Out the Bandido’ for 5th Blackhawks goal!
December 29, 2023 20:24Hear John Wiedeman and Troy Murray on the WGN Radio Blackhawks Broadcast as they make the signature call for the big Blackhawks goal and opportunity to “Break Out the Bandido” with El Bandido Yankee, The Official Tequila of GameDay! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4474610/4474610_2023-12-29-185410.128.mp3 For events, recipes, cocktails and more with the Official Tequila of GameDay go to www.elbandidoyankee.com
Alan Gooch on the Cure Bowl with a great game for a great cause
December 16, 2023 00:49Cure Bowl CEO Alan Gooch joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Alan fills us in on the game happening in Orlando and the important mission behind it all to help fund research to find a cure for cancer. Miami of Ohio and Appalachian State take the field and fans will enjoy all the […]
Julie Giese Shares NASCAR support for kids and community plus tickets for 2024 Chicago Street Race!
December 07, 2023 12:58President of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race Julie Giese joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Julie shares holiday visits and support with great partners like Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois and ongoing efforts to bring year-round presence and partnership with NASCAR and Chicago. Listen as Julie talks about the successes of last […]
Jack Fowler and the backstory on the band behind Jelly Roll and the on stage ‘Jelly & Jack Pour’ with El Bandido Yankee!
December 04, 2023 15:43As Jelly Roll and the band head to Chicago, lead guitarist with Jelly Roll, Jack Fowler joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Fresh off the groundbreaking Backroad Baptism tour, Jack gives the backstory on the band that took America by storm this year with sold out shows, chart topping hits and an on stage pour […]
Blackhawks ‘Break Out the Bandido’ for first overtime win of the season!
November 28, 2023 21:59Hear John and Troy on the call on WGN 720 as the Blackhawks win in overtime for the first time this season and “Break Out the Bandido” in celebration after the winning goal by Kevin Korchinski. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4463970/4463970_2023-11-28-165410.128.mp3 Always WIN with the undefeated flavor of El Bandido Yankee, the Official Tequila of Gameday!
Steve Miklos and his boat team ‘Break Out the Bandido’ for the World Offshore Championship
November 26, 2023 20:47Throttleman for the World Championship Sun Print, Hooters, El Bandido boat racing team, Steve Miklos joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Steve shares excitement from the Championship in Key West and the hard work of the great team members that made it all possible. Listen as Steve fills us in on the post-race […]
Spencer Montgomery shares the ‘Barn Hockey Bar’ as the best new place for Blackhawks fans!
November 26, 2023 02:27Co founder and one of the driving forces for The Barn Hockey Bar on Odgen, Spencer Montgomery joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. After a Blackhawks overtime win, hear Spencer share the inspiration for the Barn, the passion behind it and for hockey in Chicago. Listen as Spencer talks about the spirits and personalities getting […]
Rico Abreu recaps great racing season and shares excitement for bigger, better and El Bandido in 2024
November 25, 2023 23:50Sprint Car superstar Rico Abreu joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Rico talks about his success in 2023, big moments and the teamwork that lead to a 15 win season and many many great finishes. Rico shares how he is relaxing during racing’s short off-season and how he and the team are recharging […]
The business of great spirits and causes
November 25, 2023 05:14Lou Bank, founder of the non-profit S.A.C.R.E.D., joins Dane Neal from Mexico on WGN Radio. The two chat about great food, traveling to Mexico for the holidays, and the business of great spirits and causes.
You may not always win the game but you can always win the tailgate
November 25, 2023 05:10CEO and co-founder of Tailgreeter, Nick Tailgreeter, joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio to chat about the company and how it’s changing tailgating. The company provides pictures, descriptions, and reviews of tailgates and connects fans to great experiences.
Holiday grilling with GMG Grills
November 25, 2023 04:24Jason Baker of Green Mountain Grills joins WGN Radio’s Dane Neal to share some holiday grilling tips. Jason shares what technology they focused on when starting the company and how the grills can also double as an oven. The two also discuss listening to customer feedback and how it helped them as a company. For […]
Cheers! It’s still summer at Cindy’s
November 25, 2023 04:18Dylan Knox is the Beverage Manager at Cindy’s and he joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio to chat about their latest tropical pop-up bar. The two chat about the Chicago Athletic Association and Cindy’s new tropical pop-up featuring fruit-forward flavors and rum.
Here’s what you should do with your Thanksgiving leftovers
November 25, 2023 04:06Chef Danny Espinoza joins WGN Radio’s Dane Neal to share the best Thanksgiving leftover dishes. Usually, leftovers turn into soups, stews, and sandwiches, but Chef Espinoza shares how his Mexican culture inspires the leftover dishes he makes. Find more of Danny’s meals on Instagram.
Austin Cindric in Chicago sharing excitement for NASCAR Street Race and the power of Pickleball
October 29, 2023 05:50Daytona 500 winner and driver of the #2 Ford for Team Penske in the NASCAR Cup Series, Austin Cindric joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Austin fills us in on his recent visit to the city and excitement around the announcement for the Street Race return. Austin gives his thoughts on the Pickleball […]
Flyin Ryan Racing with Texas tequila takeover, Vegas action and Pomona preview for NHRA!
October 29, 2023 05:37NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle star Flyin Ryan Oehler joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Ryan fills us in on all the action as the El Bandido Yankee Tequila team took Texas by storm for Stampede of Speed with events, music and racing. Listen as Ryan shares excitement for Vegas action happening and then […]
Connor Bedard and Blackhawks ‘Break Out the Bandido’ with FIRST NHL goal!
October 15, 2023 12:31Chicago Blackhawks rookie and NHL first overall draft pick Connor Bedard scores first goal of his career to “Break Out the Bandido” during the broadcast on WGN Radio https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4445945/4445945_2023-10-15-114245.64kmono.mp3
NASCAR driver Jeremy Clements takes K-State to the track as the home team at Kansas Speedway
September 09, 2023 00:36Driver of the number 51 K-State Camaro in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, Jeremy Clements joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Jeremy shares excitement for the upcoming Kansas Lottery 300 and being behind the wheel of the Kansas State car this weekend. Listen as Jeremy fills us in on his thoughts about the race, […]
Flyin Ryan and Eric Lanz, on track and racing at U.S. Nationals and bringing El Bandido Yankee to The BIG GO!
September 04, 2023 16:13El Bandido Yankee Tequila CFO Eric Lanz joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Eric shares the “race” to bring “Tequila to the Track” and excitement for the statewide launch in all the Big Red Liquors stores in Indiana. Fans will add the Tequila that is “So FAST its Criminal” to their Raceday experience […]
Morris Family Olympic Training Center brings one of the world’s best facilities to K-State
September 03, 2023 14:28Kansas State’s very own Jim Bob Morris speaks at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new and state of the art Morris Family Olympic Training Center. Jim Bob shares his story and personal connections to the school as well as the importance of athletics and gratitude for the support of the many people who helped […]
El Bandido Yankee Breaks Out the Bandido at ‘The BIG GO’ for an NHRA nitro fueled launch into Indiana!
September 03, 2023 14:17El Bandido Yankee Co-Founder Jim Bob Morris joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Jim Bob shares excitement for being named the “Official Tequila of Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park”. Listen as Jim Bob fills us in on pro stock motorcycle star Flyin Ryan and his extra incentives for success during drag racing’s biggest […]
Briana Mulvihill with Wings and Wheels, building a ‘Foundation’ for the next generation of racers
August 13, 2023 15:43Wings and Wheels Foundation Executive Director Briana Mulvihill with NASCAR Xfinity series driver Andre Castro
Jim Campbell and Chevrolet are bringing great cars, great causes and tradition to the track at Indy
August 13, 2023 15:09Live from Indianapolis Motor Speedway, VP of GM Performance and Motorsports, Jim Campbell joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Jim shares the legendary traditions and presence of Chevrolet at Indy and excitement for a race weekend with both NASCAR and IndyCar on track. Listen as Jim fills us in on the bigger picture […]
Doug Boles has IndyCar and NASCAR on track for biggest and best weekend at the Brickyard!
August 11, 2023 22:35President of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Doug Boles joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Doug shares the four races happening at IMS with the biggest stars in both NASCAR and the IndyCar Series. Fun for the whole family and a great value with kids under 15 free with adult tickets. Head down to […]
Lev Ekster in Chicago sharing Bowling’s big day and a national tournament for Bowlero
August 11, 2023 22:22Chief Strategy Officer for Bowlero, Lev Ekster joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Lev shares excitement around the sport of bowling and especially as we celebrate National Bowling Day. Listen as Lev fills us in on the big tournament happening right here in Chicago with the top personalities at Barstool, PBA superstars, fans […]
Andre Castro, from Chicago streets to Indy traditions and keeping his NASCAR career on track
August 10, 2023 17:07NASCAR Xfinity driver of the #34 Chevrolet for Jesse Iwuji Motorsports joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Andre shares his journey and life in and around racing. From a Chicago Street Race debut with his own University of Chicago on board, to opportunities with Jesse Iwuji and NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith. […]
Graham Rahal on racing fans, family, football and IndyCar excitement in Nashville
August 05, 2023 23:33Driver of the #15 Honda for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Graham Rahal joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio at the Loews Vanderbilt. Hear as Graham shares his predictions for the Bears season and hopeful support of Ohio State Buckeye Justin Fields and other alums throughout the NFL. Listen as Graham talks about his family full […]
Jelly Roll and Jim Bob Morris take Tequila on tour with El Bandido Yankee
August 02, 2023 13:44El Bandido Yankee founder Jim Bob Morris joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Jim Bob shares excitement for the fastest moving Tequila joining forces with rising musical superstar Jelly Roll as he and his band head out on the first big headlining tour of his career. Listen as Jim Bob talks about how […]