Dane Neal

Celebrity chef, television host and author Sunny Anderson joins Dane Neal, in for Bob Sirott, to aid listeners prepare for the 4th of July with some of the best tips for summer barbecues through great bites and cold drinks!

Chai Lee, National Director of the Chilled Magazine Ambassador Network, joins Dane Neal, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about some of the best frozen cocktails people can enjoy to beat the summer heat ahead of the 4th of July, and dive into some of Chicago’s best eats.

John Eaton, Vice President for Complex Care for the Wounded Warrior Project, and Dr. Jessica Maples Keller, associate professor at Emory University, join Dane Neal, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about the history of the Wounded Warrior Project, and talk about ways people can get involved ahead of America’s 250th birthday. For more information, […]

Driver of the #1 Chevrolet for TrackHouse racing in the NASCAR Cup Series, Connor Zilisch joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Connor talks about his young and accomplished career so far and excitement to race at Naval Base Coronado. Listen as Connor shares Chicago area family connections and excitement for racing’s return to […]

John Ewert of Road America joins Dane Neal live on WGN Radio leading up to race weekend. Hear as John shares all the incredible ways to Father’s Day weekend coming up with all the stars of IndyCar along with jet flyovers, great food options and the ability to watch amazing racing from all areas of […]

NASCAR Cups Series driver Daniel Suárez joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio as he visits the Chicago area in advance of the 4th of July race weekend at Chicagoland Speedway. Hear as Daniel shares love for Chicago fans and excitement around the World Cup where Mexico is playing South Africa. Daniel is going to attend […]

Acclaimed Forbes writer and host of Booze Newz on WGN Radio, Hudson Lindenberger joins Dane Neal for “On the Map” (in for Dave Plier). Hear as Hudson shares his current adventures with his wife Kim in Portugal and great places to visit while there. Dane and Hudson talk about how Portugal has become a key […]

El Bandido Yankee Tequila co-founder Jim Bob Morris joins Dane Neal live on the WGN Radio Indy 500 pre-race show. Hear as Jim Bob shares excitement for this most American experience that brings everyone together to celebrate friends, family and FAST. Jim Bob raises a Memorial Day toast for all those in our thoughts and […]

Dane Neal broadcasts live on WGN Radio before the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500. Hear as Dane, IndyCar drivers and racing legends preview the race and share memories and excitement leading up to the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing”. This year hear from groundbreaking “Double” driver Katherine Legge, 4 time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves […]

Racing legend Tony Stewart joins Dane Neal at WGN Radio for a special conversation previewing the upcoming NHRA race weekend at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet. Stewart shares insights on the excitement surrounding one of the biggest weekends in drag racing, the passionate fan atmosphere, and what makes racing at Route 66 Raceway such a […]

Andrew Patti from Barrio Queen joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio, live from Arizona! Hear as Andrew shares the unique connections that Chicago and Phoenix-Scottsdale have with Cubs, Sox Spring Training, fair weather getaways and fans of great golf and great food. Listen as Andrew shares the things happening at all the Barrio Queen locations, […]

Victor Tenorio from Fat Rosies joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Victor shares all excitement around both Cinco de Mayo and Taco Tuesday on the same day! Victor fills us in all 7 locations for Fat Rosies and how each is featuring music, fun, great food and always El Bandido Yankee Tequila. Listen […]

FUBU CEO, Achieve Summit speaker and Shark Tank star Daymond John joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Daymond talks about the latest business advancements and how he is using Intuit Enterprise Suite as AI support for his many entrepreneurial efforts. Listen as Dane and Daymond talk about strategies on the mega hit Shark […]

Pierce Hutchings of the Chicago Hotel Collection joins Dane Neal live on WGN Radio. Hear as Pierce shares excitement around the celebrations happening for the 100th Anniversary of the historic Ambassador Hotel. Listen as Pierce fills us in on El Bandido Yankee cocktails, live DJ’s, fire dancers, ice sculptures and more! El Bandido Yankee co-founder […]

Driver of the #1 Chevrolet Camaro for Trackhouse Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series, Ross Chastain joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Ross talks about tracks coming up and how his team is working to get faster every week. Ross fills us in on excitement for the NASCAR return to Chicagoland Speedway and […]

Acclaimed sports broadcaster and bracketologist Andy Katz joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Andy shares excitement around March Madness and the Final Four and all the fun for fans making their picks for teams in the tournament. Listen as Andy fills us in on all the basketball action this year in Indianapolis with […]

Nashville singer, songwriter and musical “Badass” joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Dani shares her journey to Nashville while following her dreams from college to a billion views and having her songs on the biggest shows. Listen as Dani talks about memorable moments, fan support and making her way in music. Dani fills […]

Sky Sports Superstar Jack Brady joins Dane Neal LIVE on WGN Radio for National Badass Day. Hear as Jack shares his story and passion for what he does and the danger that is his everyday high in the sky. Jack fills us in on his authentic connection to El Bandido Yankee Tequila and the way […]

Dane Neal starts today’s show talking with Jacqueline Herrera, General Manager of Chicagoland Speedway, about NASCAR’s return to Chicagoland in Joliet this summer for the first time in seven years. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Christiana, Delaware. Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine […...

NFL Hall of Famer and Bears legend, Brian Urlacher joins Dane Neal in San Francisco before the Big Game. Hear as Brian talks about excitement around the game, the Bears resurgent season and hopes on seeing them in the Super Bowl soon. Listen as Brian shares great cause and mission behind Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund, […]

Lazy Dog restaurant, Regional Operations Director Casey Salagaj joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Casey shares great things going on at Lazy Dog with dishes perfect for watching the big game, a night out with family and friends and even for that special night with someone special on Valentines Day. Listen as Casey […]

El Bandido Yankee Tequila Director, Lauren Gallagher joins Dane Neal live on WGN Radio, leading up to the BIG GAME. Hear as Lauren shares all the excitement coming up at Walk-On’s “Sports Bistreaux” and how El Bandido Yankee will bring the Official Tequila of GameDay along with the Girls, Games and Giveaways throughout the game. Football […]

Social media super star Annie Agar joins Dane Neal and Evan “the Gaming Guru” Sloneker on WGN Radio’s Veteran Voices. Hear as Annie shares how her humor and love of sports and sports media led her to being one of the biggest personalities online today. Annie fills us in on excitement around the game, activities […]

USAA executives and Service Academy graduates Bill White and Rob Braggs join Dane Neal on WGN Radio’s Veteran Voices. Hear as they share their times at West Point and the Naval Academy and what the rivalry means to the Cadets, Midshipmen and military members worldwide. Listen as they fill us in on over 100 years […]

Baltimore Ravens SVP of communications, Chad Steele joins Dane Neal live on WGN Radio’s Veteran Voices on USAA Radio Row before Army Navy. Hear as Chad shares his unique life and family’s connection to Army, West Point and this iconic game. Chad shares his father’s story as the first black player in West Point football […]