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Rest in Peace Steve Mongo McMichael, here he is at the premiere of The 85 Bears 30 For 30 Documentary

Here our 9-11 20th anniversary tribute show including rare on air audio from that faithful morning.

Back again at the restaurant convention for 2023. Yes there's celebrity chefs, yes there's the latest in food trends, yes there's the latest gadgets coming to a kitchen near you. But a fully robotic kitchen? It's not some futuristic Jetsons type dream, it's already here, and you'll hear about it straight from the inventors mouth on this edition of Roker Radio.

On this edition of Roker Radio we talk about one of the last hurrah's of Summer, The Great American Lobster Fest at Navy Pier, Labor Day Weekend. Hear all about the food and fun, and how you can WIN a pair of Lobster Meal Experiences courtesy of Green Curtain Events! 

On this very special edition of Roker Radio, Roker meets Roker! The good people at the Today Show have me come in studio in New York so the real Al Roker can meet his name twin. But he doesn't know I'm coming, it's a surprise! This one was a lot of fun so enjoy!

Back at the Windy City Smokeout getting my grub on and talking with some of the best pitmasters in the country, and getting a few tips to help us all with our backyard grilling! Early bird 4 day passes are on sale already for the 10th anniversary Smokeout July 13-16 2023 f/The Zac Brown Band!

On this edition of Roker Radio I go back into the archives for my interview with newly crowned James Beard Award winning Chef for Best Chef Great Lakes Region 2022, Erick Williams of Virtue Restaurant in Hyde Park Chicago. Get your reservations now!

On this edition of Roker Radio I've gone into the archives to find the Roker Radio Episode from September 2011. So lets revisit the Roker Radio show from the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 on this 20th anniversary of 9/11. It includes rare audio of us on the air 9/11/01 broadcasting as the whole thing unfolded.

On this edition of Roker Radio I'm joined by none other than John Popper from Blues Traveler! We'll talk about their new album "Traveler's Blues," their new tour, his broken bones, musical influences, what almost got him kicked off Saturday Night Live, and much, much more! Hear their next single "Sittin' on the Top of the World!" Plus find out how you can win tickets to their show in Island Lake,...

On this edition of Roker Radio I'm back at the Windy City Smokeout getting "Rib Tips" from some of the most celebrated pitmasters in the country, all to help you with your grilling at home. Texas BBQ tips, St. Louis BBQ tips, even Illinois BBQ tips from 3x Grand World Champions at Memphis in May 17th Street BBQ. Enjoy, subscribe, and pass it on!

On this edition of Roker Radio we're at the Windy City Smokeout talking everything BBQ with Myron Mixon,  The Salt Lick from Austin, Peg Leg Porker from Nashville, Fox Bros. from Atlanta and more! Find out how you can WIN a pair of tickets to the 2021 Windy City Smokeout in the first 10 minutes!

Now that it's grillin' season I thought I'd revisit one of my favorite Roker Radio episodes as my old co-host Tyler Cox and I talk with Dr. BBQ! He gives us his tips for all of your Summer grilling, plus his foolproof secret for fall of the bone ribs! I've tried it many times, and it's the bomb! So get ready for a masterclass on grilling, it'll be your go-to!  And if you're ever in the Tampa/...

On this edition of Roker Radio it's our final Roker Radio Pop-Up: Degenerates Assemble SBLV! I'm joined once again by fellow degenerates Dan-o and host of Gutting The Sacred Cow,  comedian Kevin Gootee. We're highlighting our favorite prop bets for the big game and giving you our picks for the matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. We did the homework so you don'...

On this edition of Roker Radio it's another Roker Radio Pop-Up: Degenerates Assemble For Dummies! Are you the one who always misses out on the office squares for the Big Game because you just don't know what they are? Then this this Roker Radio is for you! We break down office pool squares, those strip cards at the bar, and those crazy big game prop bets., so you'll have plenty of time to get some...

On this edition of Roker Radio it's another Roker Radio Pop-Up: Degenerates Assemble week 3! For the NFC and AFC Championship games I'm joined once again by fellow degenerates Dan-o and host of Gutting The Sacred Cow,  comedian Kevin Gootee. We'll break down both the Tampa Bay-Green Bay and the Buffalo-Kansas City games to help you decide who to bet on and win some money! Enjoy, Stay Safe!

On this edition of Roker Radio it's a Roker Radio Pop-Up: Degenerates Assemble! For the  divisional round of the NFL playoffs I'm joined once again by fellow degenerates Dan-o and host of Gutting The Sacred Cow,  comedian Kevin Gootee  . We'll break down all of the  NFL playoff games to help you decide who to bet on and win some money! Enjoy, Stay Safe!

On this edition of Roker Radio it's a Roker Radio Pop Up-Degenerates Assemble! Throughout the NFL playoffs I'll be joined by fellow degenerates Dan-O and host of Gutting the Sacred Cow Kevin Gootee. We'll break down all of the NFL playoff games and hopefully make some money along the way as well. Enjoy, stay safe!

On this episode of Roker Radio we say goodbye to 2020, look at some of the good things from the year, and see if any of our predictions from the 1st show of the year came true. Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! Stay Safe!

On this edition of Roker Radio we go back to 2014 to an interview I did with Kim Goldman. Kim just tweeted about the 12th anniversary of O.J.'s conviction which reminded me of this interview. Let's check it out together! Happy Holidays and stay safe!

On this edition of Roker Radio, just in time for gift giving, I'm speaking with Julien's Auctions about their Icons & Idols auction. Not only do they have featured items from Eddie Van Halen, Sean Connery, Michael Jordan and more. There are many affordable pieces up for auction that you can buy for yourself or as a gift. Plus we'll talk about how you can bid on an item right now, or auction of...

On This edition of Roker Radio I speak with our old friend Piff The Magic Dragon as he becomes the first show in Las Vegas to reopen. He'll talk about the worst show of his life, Winning the Tournament of Laughs, Getting burned alive, how long it takes to perfect a trick, Vegas reopening, he'll teach us a magic trick we can do at home, and much much more. Enjoy, stay safe!

On this edition of Roker Radio I'm joined by Director, Writer, Actor Kevin Smith. We'll learn about his one week only Moobys pop up restaurant in Chicago, as well as a one night only Drive-in version of his Jay and Silent Bob Get Old Podcast. Kevin also talks about the heart attack that nearly killed him, Jason Mewes getting sober, going vegan and how to ease your way into it, the covid silver lin...

On this edition of Roker Radio I talk to comedy legend Tom Dreesen about his new book Still Standing...: My Journey from Streets and Saloons to the Stage, and Sinatra. With humor and humility Tom talks about his battle with Covid-19, his tough upbringing, his advice to young black men who are growing up the same way he did, comedy without a crowd, his first Tonight Show appearance, drinking all ni...

On this edition of Roker Radio part two of my interview with comedy legend Tom Dreesen as he talks about his new book Still Standing...: My Journey from Streets and Saloons to the Stage, and Sinatra. Tom talks about the future of comedy without a crowd, his first Tonight Show appearance, drinking all night with Frank Sinatra, and his special relationship with one of the hottest stars in Hollywood...

On this edition of Roker Radio part one of my interview with comedy legend Tom Dreesen as he talks about his new book Still Standing...: My Journey from Streets and Saloons to the Stage, and Sinatra. With humor and humility Tom talks about his battle with Covid-19, his tough upbringing, his advice to young black men who are growing up the same way he did, and much, much more.