Rick Kogan
472 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 6 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsThe After Hours with Chicago Tribune columnist Rick Kogan Podcast from 720 WGN
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Honoring a Chicago Folk legend
November 13, 2023 01:30Richard Friedman joins Rick Kogan to talk about tomorrow’s Jim Post celebration at 7 p.m. at Space in Evanston. For more, visit evanstonspace.com.
Upcoming screening of Stony Island
November 13, 2023 01:29Director Andy Davis joins Rick Kogan to talk about the 8 p.m. Friday screening of “Stony Island” at Siskel Film Center, followed by a conversation with Rick, Andy, and star Richie Davis.
More about the Chicago Maritime Museum’s Annual Festival!
October 16, 2023 00:09Tom Kastle and Barry Butler join Rick Kogan to talk about the Chicago Maritime Museum’s annual festival that they are cohosting on October 26th. For more information, visit chicagomaritimemuseum.org.
Eli’s Cheesecake is expanding!
October 15, 2023 23:39Marc and Maureen Schulman of Eli’s Cheesecake join Rick Kogan to talk about the expansion of their Northwest Side facility, next Sunday’s benefit for Happiness Club, and more!
Father John Cusick on upcoming First Friday Club event
October 15, 2023 23:39Rick Kogan is joined by Father John Cusick to talk about his creation of the First Friday event at Union League Club of Chicago and the November 3 event. For more information visit www.firstfridayclubchicago.org/events
New documentary ‘Hotshot’ is must see
September 25, 2023 02:15Writer, director, and cinematographer Gabriel Mann and producer Phil Donlonto join Rick Kogan to talk about their frightening, enlightening documentary, “Hotshot,” available for streaming now at hotshotmovie.com and in October on Amazon.
The latest from Kathleen Rooney
September 25, 2023 02:14Author Kathleen Rooney joins Rick Kogan to talk about her latest project, “From Dust to Stardust”. You can read more of Kathleen’s Poems at poemswhileyouwait.tumblr.com.
Don’t miss Scott Smith’s next performance!
September 11, 2023 01:56Scott Smith joins Rick Kogan to talk about his ongoing, since 2015, quarterly live storytelling series called “The Frunchroom,” next taking place September 19 at Beverly Arts Center St. $5 donation to benefit the Beverly Area Arts Alliance. For more information visit thefrunchroom.com
‘Your Driver Has Arrived’ is coming to Steppenwolf
September 07, 2023 17:19Storytellers Nestor Gomez and his friend Jitesh Jaggi join Rick Kogan to talk about his Steppenwolf performances of “Your Driver Has Arrived” on September 13 and 15.
What to know about the upcoming Printers Row Lit Fest
September 07, 2023 17:18Writer and organizer Amy Danzer joins Rick Kogan to talk about next weekend’s Printers Row Lit Fest. For more information visit printersrowlitfest.org.
What’s new with singer John Mahady
September 07, 2023 17:17Singer John Mahady joins Rick Kogan to talk about his career and his Friday 7:30 and next Sunday 2 p.m. shows at Rhapsody Theater with Beckie Menzie as musical director. For more information visit rhapsodytheater.com.
The latest from the talented Michael Miles
August 28, 2023 00:25Musician Michael Miles joins Rick Kogan to talk about his career and latest CD, “American Bach Revisited”.
Catching up with the great Denise La Grassa
August 28, 2023 00:25Singer and Songwriter Denise La Grassa joins Rick Kogan to talk about her career, new CD, “Rockin’ Blues,” and more!
Ronnie Marmo is coming back to Chicago
August 28, 2023 00:25Actor Ronnie Marmo joins Rick Kogan to talk about his return to Chicago with his hit show, “I’m Not A Comedian… I’m Lenny Bruce,” September 9 at 2 pm and 8 pm at North Shore Center and his recent marriage. For tickets and more information visit northshorecenter.org
Meeting the talented Bill Harrison
July 31, 2023 00:24Rick Kogan is joined by the talented Bill Harrison to talk about his life and his book, “Making the Low Notes: A Life in Music”.
Catch Libby York live at the Winter’s Jazz Club
July 31, 2023 00:24Singer Libby York joins Rick Kogan to talk music and her “Stories That Swing: World’s Greatest Lyrics from Mercer, Porter & Company” Wednesday at Winter’s Jazz Club.
The latest with Candace Jordan
July 31, 2023 00:23Candace Jordan joins Rick Kogan to catch up on Chicago social scene and what she is currently working on.
A Cubs song that you haven’t heard before
July 24, 2023 00:14Singer Sam Fazio joins Rick Kogan to talk about the discovery of a new Cubs’ song, “Come Out to Wrigley Field (The Home of the Cubs)” coming back to life on August 2 at Gallagher Way.
Royko’s Beer Test 50th is next week!
July 24, 2023 00:14Northwestern University professor Bill Savage and History Museum’s Director of Exhibitions Paul Durica join Rick Kogan to talk about “Royko’s Beer Test 50th,” next Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Old Town Ale House.
The life stories of Josh Lettiere and Joe Farina
July 17, 2023 00:47Novelist Josh Lettiere, and Actor Joe Farina, join Rick Kogan to talk about their life stories and the great fathers they had.
Upcoming concert at Studio5!
July 17, 2023 00:47Singer Paul Marinaro and musician and owner of Studio5 Steve Rashid, join Rick Kogan to talk about the music scene here in Chicago and Paul’s upcoming concerts on July 22 and 23 concerts at Studio5.
Hear more about the Art Show of the Summer
July 10, 2023 00:56Tony Fitzpatrick and Paloma Trecka join Rick Kogan to talk about “BOP! Adventures in Collage” at The Dime, located at 1513 N. Western Ave.
The new Pattis Family Foundation Chicago Book Award winner
July 10, 2023 00:55Novelist Toya Wolfe, author of the “Last Summer on State Street” and winner of the Pattis Family Foundation Chicago Book Award, and Newberry Library’s Vice President for Public Engagement Vince Firpo, join Rick Kogan to talk about Toya receiving the award and the ceremony happening this Saturday.
Author John Ruane joins Rick Kogan
July 03, 2023 00:32Rick Kogan is joined by John Ruane to talk about his new, updated book, “Parish the Thought Too: The Lost & Untold Stories.”
New work from Blair Kamin and Barbara Mahany
July 03, 2023 00:32Rick Kogan is joined by former Tribune pals Blair Kamin and Barbara Mahany to talk about their new books, Blair’s “Who Is This City For?” and Barb’s “The Book of Nature.”
The latest from S.L. Wisenberg
June 19, 2023 00:39Writer S.L Wisenberg joins Rick Kogan to talk about her latest piece, “The Wandering Womb: Essays in Search of Home.”
Dawn Raffel talks to Rick about her book, ‘Boundless As the Sky’
June 19, 2023 00:38Author Dawn Raffel joins Rick Kogan to talk about her book, “Boundless As the Sky.”
Funny Summer Show is going on now at Studio5!
June 19, 2023 00:37Practical Theatre’s Paul Barrosse, Victoria Zielinski and Dana Olsen join Rick Kogan to talk about their “Funny Summer Show” at Studio5 in Evanston. For more information visit studio5.dance.
John Robert Wiltgen sits down with Rick Kogan
June 12, 2023 00:51John Robert Wiltgen joins Rick Kogan to talk about his life, career and book, “The Candy in My Pocket: The wild and crazy life of a Type 1 Diabetic.”
Mike Royko Memorial Softball Classic is coming back to Grant Park
June 12, 2023 00:50Don DeBat joins Rick Kogan to talk about his Inside Publications/North Loop News stories about the resurrection of the Mike Royko Memorial Softball Classic June 24 and 25 in Centennial Park.
How to help Mt. Sinai Hospital
June 12, 2023 00:50Phil Koch joins Rick Kogan to talk about his movie career and Mt. Sinai Hospital benefit. For more information, visit sci30.org.
The story of a bike ride tradition in Iowa
June 05, 2023 00:20Courtney Crowder, of the Des Moines Register and formerly of the Chicago Tribune and WGN Radio, joins Rick Kogan to catch up and talk about Courtney’s new documentary called “Shift: The RAGBRAI Documentary,” about an annual bike ride across the state of Iowa.
An in-depth look at the musical careers of Bradley Parker Sparrow and Joanie Pallatto
June 05, 2023 00:17Musicians Bradley Parker Sparrow and Joanie Pallatto join Rick Kogan to talk about their long musical careers, Joanie’s new CD “Accidental Melody”, and their upcoming June 11th performance at the Green Mill.
Kathryn Goetzke shares her current projects with Rick Kogan
May 29, 2023 00:20Kathryn Goetzke, author and entrepreneur, joins Rick Kogan to talk about her current projects.
Old Town Art Fair is happening June 11th-12th
May 29, 2023 00:20Anne Giffels, Old Town Art Fair Chair, joins Rick Kogan to talk about the Old Town Art Fair, happening June 11th-12th.
Singer Denise Tomasello catches up with Rick Kogan
May 29, 2023 00:19Singer Denise Tomasello joins Rick Kogan to talk about her career and her upcoming concert on June 11th at the Des Plaines Theatre.
Jen Weigel shares her latest projects with Rick Kogan
May 22, 2023 18:46Jen Weigel joins WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan to talk about her work with the Murray brothers and what she is currently working on!
Peter Bella stops by to share his latest projects
May 15, 2023 00:33Former Chicago police officer Peter Bella joins Rick Kogan to catch up with his old friend, share thoughts on the current state of the city, and to talk about his latest creative projects.
What’s happening with Carlucci Chicago Restaurants
May 15, 2023 00:32Joe Carlucci of Carlucci Chicago Restaurants joins Rick Kogan to talk about the restaurant business and what is new at Carlucci Chicago Restaurant.
Adrian Matejka shares his latest work with Rick
May 15, 2023 00:32Adrian Matejka, editor of Poetry Magazine and author, joins Rick Kogan to talk about Poetry Magazine and his book “Last On His Feet: Jack Johnson and the Battle of the Century.”
The history of Country and Folk music in Chicago
May 08, 2023 00:37author and journalist Mark Guarino joins WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan to talk about his book “Country and Midwestern: Chicago in the History of Country Music and the Folk Revival”. To purchase Mark’s book and for more information visit mark-guarino.com.
Charles Madigan writes his 1st novel
May 01, 2023 00:40Former Chicago Tribune star Charles Madigan joins WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan to talk about what he is up to now and to talk about his new book, “Mine”.
6 Loyola students share the significance of Bughouse Square
April 30, 2023 23:55WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan is joined by 6 Loyola University students involved with “No Permit Necessary,” a documentary about Bughouse Square: Marina Donahue – Production Coordinator and Editor; Taylor Evans Ghosal – Production Coordinator and Script Supervisor; Lexie Garrett – Editor and Script Supervisor; Duncan Hoag – Director of Photography; Christina Hoffmann – Lead Researcher; […]
The talented Mike Houlihan shares his new book, ‘Chicago Irish Mythology’
April 30, 2023 23:26WGN Radio’s Rick Kogan is joined by the great Mike Houlihan to catch up with Rick and talk about and share parts of his latest book, “Chicago Irish Mythology”.
The once untold story of Wendell Smith
April 24, 2023 03:26Rick Kogan is joined by Michael Scott Pifer and Michael Marsh to talk about Pifer’s new book, featuring an introduction from Marsh, The Wendell Smith Reader: Selected Writings on Sports, Civil Rights and Black History. They talk about the significance of Wendell Smith and what led to the book’s creation.
Libby York: Chicago Jazz Extraordinaire
April 19, 2023 17:36Jazz vocalist Libby York joins Rick Kogan to talk about her new CD, “Dreamland,” and her release party at Winter’s Jazz Club on Thursday, April 20th.
The candid life of Candace Jordan
April 19, 2023 17:25Candace Jordan, writer and media personality, joins Rick Kogan in studio to talk about her new podcast, the 15th anniversary of Candid Candace, Chicago’s first and longest running lifestyle blog, and the third anniversary of Chicago Star.
The fight for softball in Grant Park continues
April 17, 2023 20:16Don DeBat, author, accomplished journalist and softball veteran, joins Rick Kogan to give an update on the effort to preserve the yearly softball season and name Grant Park softball fields in honor of Mike Royko.
Slow journalism at high speeds with Michael Sean Comerford
April 11, 2023 20:06Rick Kogan talks with author Michael Sean Comerford about his latest cycling adventure along the Pacific coastline asking people about their views and experiences with climate change. It is slow journalism in cooperation with University of Florida’s Samuel Proctor Oral History Program.
Is softball in Grant Park over for good?
April 11, 2023 20:06Author and accomplished journalist Don DeBat joins Rick Kogan to talk about his efforts to save softball at Grant Park, have a field named in Mike Royko’s honor, and his upcoming book, Chicago’s Game.