Dave Plier
884 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThe Dave Plier Podcast from Chicago's Very Own, 720 WGN
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Roll out the barrel! Goose Island’s 2022 Bourbon County Stout release
November 12, 2022 04:00Mike Siegel from Goose Island joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier and radio legend Garry Meier to talk about this year’s highly anticipated Bourbon County Stout releases, the inspiration behind each recipe, this year’s Black Friday process and the growth of the barrel-aged beer industry.
Exploring Haunted Chicago with Ghostlorist Ursula Bielski: ‘Resurrection Mary’, Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery, The Congress Hotel and more!
October 29, 2022 01:51A longstanding WGN Radio Halloween tradition is to explore the Chicagoland hauntings of Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery, Archer Avenue, Resurrection Mary, The Willowbrook Ballroom, The Congress Hotel and more. To share the lore and paranormal happenings, Dave Plier welcomes author and ghostlorist Ursula Bielski. Chicagoghosts.org, You Tube: Ursula Bielski’s World of the Supernatural.
Gruesome ghouls and grisly ghosts: ‘Terror on the Air’ with Chuck Schaden, Carl Amari and Steve Darnall
October 29, 2022 01:48WGN Radio’s Dave Plier looks at the history of ‘Terror on the Air’ during the Golden Age of Radio including iconic horror and mystery shows ’Suspense’, ‘Inner Sanctum’ and ‘Lights Out’, and how they influenced television and the movies with Radio Hall of Famer Chuck Schaden, Nostalgia Digest’s Steve Darnall and WGN Radio’s Carl Amari.
WGN Radio’s Lauren Lapka: Elaborate pumpkin carving and reporting on the paranormal
October 29, 2022 01:42WGN Radio’s Lauren Lapka joins Dave Plier to share her impressive pumpkin carving skills along with her most horrifying paranormal experience!
Graceland Cemetery: Chicago stories, symbols and secrets with Adam Selzer
October 29, 2022 01:33One of Chicago’s landmark attractions, Graceland Cemetery chronicles the city’s sprawling history through the stories of its people. Local historian and Graceland tour guide Adam Selzer talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier and Lauren Lapka about his walking tours that cover almost the entirety of the cemetery grounds. While nodding to famous Graceland figures from […]
Fright Favorites: 31 movies to haunt your Halloween and beyond
October 29, 2022 01:25What’s your favorite Halloween movie? WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to author and historian David J. Skal about his book: ‘Fright Favorites’ which spotlights 31 essential Halloween-time films, their associated sequels and remakes, and recommendations to expand your seasonal repertoire based on your favorites. Featured titles include Nosferatu (1922), Dracula (1931), Cat People(1942), Them (1953), House on Haunted Hill (1959), Black Sunday (1960), Rosemary’s Baby (1968), Young Frankenstein (197...
WGN Radio Flashback: Supernatural Chicago with Eddie Schwartz and Ghost Hunter Richard Crowe
October 29, 2022 01:15A WGN Radio tradition: Culled from a vintage conversation recorded in 1982, the late WGN radio legend Eddie Schwartz is joined by late Chicago Ghost Hunter Richard Crowe to talk about Resurrection Mary, Archer Avenue and other ghostly stories around Chicago. What is your favorite Chicago ghost story?
Butch Patrick from ‘The Munsters’: The legacy of this monstrous TV classic
October 29, 2022 01:10Butch Patrick, Eddie Munster from TV classic ‘The Munsters’, talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about life on the set with his co-stars, the influence and history of the Universal monsters, and the connection to the sitcom and how horror and comedy work together.
Jordan Hembrough from The History Channel’s 2nd season of ‘The Toys That Built America’
October 22, 2022 00:05Jordan Hembrough from The History Channel’s ‘The Toys That Built America’ joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to preview the series’ 2nd season!
Music pioneer Herb Alpert: Classic songs, iconic albums, the legacy of A&M Records
October 22, 2022 00:00Music icon Herb Alpert joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to celebrate his songs, his albums, the success of A&M records and, the legacy of his unmistakable sound.
Pinball Wizard Gary Stern of Stern Pinball: Pinball Expo, new James Bond 007 Game
October 15, 2022 16:59Gary Stern, CEO of Stern Pinball, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the gaming business, his latest pinball games, new technology, and the upcoming Pinball Expo. Sternpinball.com, pinballexpo.com.
Jeff Rogers from Players Workshop, Chicago’s original improv training center
October 15, 2022 16:49Jeff Rogers, Managing Partner of Players Workshop, talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about the history and future of Chicago’s original improv training center. To find out more, all are welcome to attend ‘Taste of Improv’ on October 18th at The Apollo Theater Studio. playersworkshoponline.com
Guitar hero Joe Satriani: A musical journey
October 15, 2022 16:38Rock legend Joe Satriani joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to look back at his musical journey as he tours with his new album ‘The Elephants of Mars’.
Winnetka’s own Christine Ebersole from CBS’ ‘Bob Hearts Abishola’, new album ‘After the Ball’
October 15, 2022 16:30Winnetka’s own Christine Ebersole from CBS’ ‘Bob Hearts Abishola’ joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about growing up in Chicagoland, her days on SNL, and her new album ‘After the Ball’.
Bill O’Reilly’s new book ‘Killing the Legends: The Lethal Danger of Celebrity’, Ali, Lennon and Elvis
October 01, 2022 01:30WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Bill O’Reilly about his new book: ‘Killing the Legends: The Lethal Danger of Celebrity’ about the larger-than-life stories of Elvis Presley, John Lennon, and Muhammad Ali.
The 60th anniversary of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
October 01, 2022 01:00Jeff Sotzing, President of Carson Entertainment, former producer for ‘The Tonight Show,’ and Johnny’s nephew, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to celebrate the 60th anniversary of ‘The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson’.
Pig Skin Picks with Jimmy Shorts Week 4: Bears vs. Giants
October 01, 2022 00:45WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Jimmy Shorts and Kevin Matthews about Jim’s picks for Sunday’s Bears vs. Giants game.
The 50th anniversary of TV classic M*A*S*H with Alan Alda, Loretta Swit and Mike Farrell
September 24, 2022 03:01WGN Radio’s Dave Plier celebrates the 50th Anniversary of classic TV series M*A*S*H with Alan Alda (Hawkeye Pierce), Loretta Swit (Margaret “Hot Lips’ Houlihan) and Mike Farrell (BJ Hunnicut) sharing stories about how they were cast, behind-the-scenes stories, the laughs, the tears and the legacy of this groundbreaking sitcom.
Bill Kurtis, America’s Anchorman, previews the 15th season of CNBC’s ‘American Greed’
September 24, 2022 00:39Bill Kurtis joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to preview the 15th season of docuseries ‘American Greed’ and his early days as a disc jockey on radio.
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues
September 10, 2022 01:18Rock legend Justin Hayward joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about his five-decade-long journey in music and shares his new single, ‘Living for Love’. Moodybluestoday.com, justinhayward.com.
David Eigenberg and Christian Stolte from NBC’s ‘Chicago Fire’ on the upcoming 11th Season Premiere!
September 10, 2022 01:15WGN Radio’s Dave Plier welcomes two of the stars of NBC’s ‘Chicago Fire’, David Eigenberg and Chris Stolte, to talk about their upcoming 11th season premiere.
Fr. Jack Clair previews Misericordia’s Family Fest on Sunday, September 11th, featuring WGN Radio’s Lou Manfredini
September 10, 2022 01:13Fr. Jack Clair joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about Misericordia’s Family Fest this Sunday! Misericordia offers a community of care that maximizes potential for persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities, many of whom are also physically challenged.
This Week in Sports with Jim Shorts: Pig Skin Picks on Bears vs. 49ers
September 10, 2022 01:11Sports legend (in his own mind) Jimmy Shorts joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to preview this Sunday’s Bears – 49ers season debut.
Chicago Gateway Green and the Green Tie Ball at the Chicago Sports Museum with Grant DePorter
September 10, 2022 01:06Grant DePorter, President and Owner at Harry Caray’s Restaurant Group, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the 30th Annual Green Tie Ball, The Chicago Sports Museum, and more!
Mike Rowe from Discovery Channel’s ‘Dirty Jobs’, ‘Deadliest Catch’ on Labor Day job market, training skilled workers
September 05, 2022 15:01Mike Rowe from Discovery’s ‘Dirty Jobs’, ‘Deadliest Catch’, podcast ‘The Way I Heard It’ and mikeroweworks.org joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to celebrate the American workforce, training skilled labors and his mother’s new book ‘Vacuuming in the Nude: And Other Ways to Get Attention’.
Celebrating comedy icon Bob Newhart’s 93rd birthday with a street sign on Sheridan Road in Chicago
September 05, 2022 15:01A new commemorative street sign at 5940 Sheridan Road honors 'The Bob Newhart Show'.
This is History: The true meaning of Labor Day, Jerry Lewis and the Labor Day Telethon
September 05, 2022 15:01WGN Radio’s Dave Plier and Dave Schwan talk about the history of the American labor movement and the legacy of comedian Jerry Lewis and what was an annual tradition on Labor Day weekend, the MDA telethon.
Pat Tomasulo from the WGN Morning News: ‘Laugh Your Face Off’ event on Saturday, September 24th
August 27, 2022 02:01Pat Tomasulo from the WGN Morning News joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the upcoming fundraiser ‘Laugh Your Face Off’ benefiting the Facial Pain Research Foundation on Saturday September 24th. For tickets, visit laughyourfaceoff.org.
Comedian Tom Dreesen back in Chicago: ‘The Man Who Made Sinatra Laugh’ on Saturday, September 10th
August 27, 2022 01:58Comedian Tom Dreesen joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about his upcoming return to Chicago on Saturday September 10th for his one man show, Tom Dreesen – The Man Who Made Sinatra Laugh! at the McAninch Arts Center. For tickets visit atthemac.org.
Former Chicago FBI agent on Vice TV’s ‘Betraying the Badge’
August 27, 2022 01:55Former Chicago FBI agent Ted McNamara joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the premiere episode of the 2nd season of VICE TV’s ‘Betraying the Badge’ featuring a story about a high ranking crooked cop who ran a jewelry theft ring.
This Week in Sports with Lauren Magiera: Bear Down on the Cleveland Browns Saturday night; technology lost to a generation
August 27, 2022 01:52Lauren and Dave talk ‘This Week in Sports’ including the final Bears preseason game of the year, plus a look at technologies that are lost to a generation.
Paul Shaffer on life after late night, SNL, The Blues Brothers, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
August 27, 2022 01:50Music icon Paul Shaffer joins Dave Plier to talk about his start on Saturday Night Live, Late Night/Late Show with David Letterman, life after late night and his nearly four decade-long journey as music producer of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony.
National Radio Day: Radio Hall of Famer Garry Meier
August 20, 2022 19:24Garry Meier joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk Chicago happenings, the Playpen, movie classic American Graffiti and his early days in radio.
National Radio Day: Chicago radio legend Kevin Matthews & Jim Shorts
August 20, 2022 19:24Kevin Matthews and Jimmy Shorts join WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk how Kev got into radio, Elevator-a-Go Go and the football season’s return of Jimmy’s Pig Skin Picks.
The MBC’s Rock Radio Revisted with John Records Landecker, Tommy Edwards, Bob Stroud, Dyana Williams and Wendy Snyder
August 20, 2022 19:24To celebrate National Radio Day, WGN Radio’s Dave Plier shares excerpts of The Museum of Broadcast Communications event ‘Rock Radio Revisited’.
Chicago pizza with Steve ‘The Food Guy’ Dolinsky
August 20, 2022 19:23Steve ‘The Food Guy’ Dolinsky from NBC5 Chicago joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk all things Chicago pizza!
The Historic Pickwick Theatre in Park Ridge set ablaze in upcoming episode of NBC’s Chicago Fire
August 20, 2022 19:23WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Dino Vlahakis and David Loomos, owners of the Pickwick Theatre, about their historic theatre being set on fire for an upcoming episode of NBC’s Chicago Fire.
60 years of the sounds of summer with Mike Love of ‘The Beach Boys’ at Rockford’s Coronado Performing Arts Center
August 10, 2022 23:03What is your favorite Beach Boys song? The legendary Mike Love, founding member of ‘The Beach Boys’, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about five decades of Good Vibrations, being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with ‘The Beatles’, finding peace through meditation, touring, and their songs of the summer! Get tickets […]
The Salt Shed, Chicago’s newest music venue at the iconic Morton Salt Building
August 10, 2022 22:51WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Bruce Finkelman of 16 on Center about transforming the Morton Salt Factory to Chicago’s newest music venue, The Salt Shed.
The Wisconsin State Fair: A Midwest tradition since 1851
August 10, 2022 22:47Shari Black, new CEO of the Wisconsin State Fair (now through Sunday August 14th in West Allis, WI) joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to share the best ways to explore this 171 year old family tradition across the border.
Fab Four fans rejoice! Chicago’s ‘Fest for Beatles Fans’ returns
August 10, 2022 22:28What is your favorite Beatles song? Beatles fan and historian Wally Podrazik talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about the Chicago’s ‘Fest for Beatles Fans’, taking place this weekend and the Beatles most important albums.
Exploring history at the Volo Auto Museum: TV and movie cars, vintage boats, campers, cycles, planes, trains and more!
July 30, 2022 05:47What is your favorite classic movie or TV car? WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Brian Grams of Volo Auto Museum about the classic cars, boats, campers, planes and more’… plus the addition of a train exhibit in 2023.
Summer movies: 30 sun-drenched classics
July 30, 2022 05:43What is your favorite summer-themed movie of all-time? John Malahy from Turner Classic Movies joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the films that truly define summer, along with his book, ‘Summer Movies: 30 Sun-Drenched Classics’.
Classic Chicago commercials, legendary pitchpeople and memorable jingles only Chicagoans know
July 30, 2022 05:38The commercials may no longer play, but it's hard to forget these earworms.
This Week in Sports with Lauren Magiera: Bears training camp, MLB trade deadline
July 30, 2022 05:30It’s time to play the game ‘Where is the world is Lauren Magiera’?! We’ll also talk sports, Bears training, camp, the MLB trade involving the Cubs’ Contreras and Happ and more.
Remembering Tony Dow from ‘Leave It to Beaver’ with Jerry Mathers
July 30, 2022 05:27WGN Radio’s Dave Plier celebrates the life of TV legend Tony Dow, who starred as Wally Cleaver on the legendary situation comedy “Leave It to Beaver”. Tony Dow died Wednesday, July 28, 2022 at the age of 77. Dave shares his 2018 conversation with Dow and co-star Jerry Mathers.
‘I’m really proud to have been part of it’ – A visit with Tony Dow, ‘Wally’ from ‘Leave It to Beaver’
July 26, 2022 16:56Correction: An earlier version of this post had reported on Tony Dow’s passing after the actor’s management team prematurely released a statement on his death. Tony Dow, who starred as Wally Cleaver on the legendary situation comedy “Leave It to Beaver,” is under hospice care. Dow has been battling cancer. In 2018, Dow and his […]
Poi Dog Pondering’s Frank Orrall and Dag Juhlin: Return to Ravinia, new album
July 23, 2022 22:26WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Frank Orrall and Dag Juhlin of Poi Dog Pondering about their return to Ravinia and their upcoming album.
Mental health must be a top priority for our first responders
July 23, 2022 22:23WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to John Garrido about the mental health crisis in the Chicago Police Department after losing 20 officers to suicide since 2018, three in the last two weeks.
Bob Schwartz, VP of Vienna Beef on National Hot Dog Month, Hot Dog Hall of Fame, free hot dog promo with Miller Lite
July 23, 2022 22:20To celebrate ‘National Hot Dog Month’, Bob Schwartz, Vice President of Chicago-based Vienna Beef and author of ’Never Put Ketchup on a Hot Dog,’ talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about the sausage company’s history, trivia, and the most iconic neighborhood stands that proudly display the Vienna name.