Live From My Office

LETS PLAY TWO  On this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE it's the rare doubleheader of guests. First up is Josh Soloman from The Empty Pockets band. They are GREAT and we talk about their new album recorded at the legendary Abbey Road studios in London. We also hit the big benefit concert for WILLS PLACE an amazing, inspiring, diner employing Special Needs adults. Then part two features Jare...

PAT PREDICTS POLITICS Pat Brady makes the call on the midterms, 2028, and you won't believe who he thinks will be the next Mayor of Chicago. Meanwhile if you are looking for a good time on a Friday night in August we have the plan. Go to COCHRANSHOW.COM for tickets and information to CHICAGO COMEDY LEGENDS starring Mike Toomey (WGN TV), Tim Benker, and Steve Cochran. Thanks for watching and l...

In well over 500 episodes of Live From My Office... this might be the most important show we've ever done.  Alex Partridge has a mission. He wants you to know you're not broken. You're enough. You've always been enough! Listen to his story about having, ADHD, RSD, and how his work can help you take steps towards maximizing your life. SHOW NOTES Alex didn't know what was wr...

The WORLD'S BIGGEST! Britain's best, PAUL COYTE, is back to help Steve understand THE WORLD CUP When finished you too will know what SQUEAKY BUM TIME is... SHOW NOTES Paul Coyte appears daily on GBNEWS from London to the world. Get the GB NEWS app and see Paul all over social media including @coytey67 on Instagram. Also check out GBNEWS on YouTube! Thanks to our sponsor, ABT Electronics....

Our stand up comedy tour continues 6/11 at 7p when we will be live at the Bolingbrook Golf Club. Here on the podcast you'll hear our answers to the "ARE YOU A MAN" test and we'll talk about our next funny, funny night. Oh, and thanks to ABT for giving us another 75" GIANT TV to give away to someone at the show!  SHOW NOTES Show starts at 7p and here is the link to click to...

In the 500+ episodes (listen back to some of the original episodes we put out on Facebook) of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE I've been able to bring you many great guests. Talking to Howard Tullman was one of my favorites.  He looks 20 years younger than his age and acts 20 years younger than that. He's got cool stories and his very cool NEW IDEA on this new episode.  SHOW NOTES Check out @selfie a...

Let me say that again, Peter Cuneo saved Marvel. How is it you don't know this man? It's because he was the guy running marvel. When Peter Cuneo came to Marvel they were broke, busted, out of money. He guided the company back to incredible success and they were then sold to Disney for four and a half BILLION dollars. His new book talks about how managers could pick up on his 28 business...

We live in very dangerous times.  Our biggest problem is not the war in Iran. Our biggest problem is Donald Trump. What I say in this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE isn't meant to depress you.  I hope it inspires you.  We all need to wake up, and step up, because we have to save ourselves. Trump has to go.  SHOW NOTES:  Thanks to our sponsor, ABT Electronics. Get $25 off your next purchas...

Why are we going back? Houston, we have a lunar lander problem? How do you build a space station on the moon?  Is there a Home Depot there that I missed?  I have questions and David Kerley (Full Throttle/Substack) has answers on this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE.  SHOW NOTES Read about Space, air travel, tech moves... if it's in motion, David covers it on his Substack! Thanks to our spo...

PLAY BALL!!! Spring is my favorite season.  The best days are ahead. Baseball may not be what it was when I was a kid but it signifies change for the better every year. Who is your team? Where will they finish?  I'll ask Mike Ferrin from POWER ALLEY on SiriusXM.  He knows everything  about baseball and joins me for our annual breakdown and picks for a new season. It's a new episode of AN...

Durbin is leaving Congress after more than 40 years. We'll talk about all that he's seen in a future episode but first we hit the news of the day, and remember Orion Samuelson, on this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE.  SHOW NOTES Win an $50 gift card from ABT if you send an email with your home address and this phrase ... "YOU CAN'T MILK AN ALMOND." Thanks to our sponso...

Colin Mochrie is back. Always a pleasure to have the man my daughter calls "the funniest man alive" on the show. We talk about his boyhood in Scotland and compare Saturday morning cartoons.  We talk about Ryan Stiles and his tour with Brad Sherwood. AND he tells an amazing story about President George W. Bush. NOTE: We had major technical problems on this episode so I appreciate your pat...

He started a war and he needs help to finish it.  That help likely coming from his Cabinet. They are as bad (or worse) than we thought they would be when he named them. They are lying, corrupt, and unqualified at every turn. Trust me, its not just the greatest threat to canines, Kristi Noem.  I lay it out here on this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE.  SHOW NOTES: Subscribe, rate, and review whe...

A few FAQs What's a Primary? Why does it matter? Why is Congress afraid of Trump? Why does Congress suck? Do I really have to vote? I'll even tell you where to research your candidates. Vote in your Primary so no one else picks for you on who runs in November. Thanks for watching on YouTube on the Live from My Office channel. Thanks for listening wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks fo...

He is one of the most influential people in politics. And he never argues or raises his voice. The best is Eric Adelstein and he joins me to talk Trump, the midterms, and the Dems mess too. SHOW NOTES Thanks to our sponsor, ABT Electronics. Get $25 off your next purchase of $150 or more by using the promo code COCHRAN2025 online or in person! Watch This Episode on our Live From My Office YouTube C...

Congressman Mike Quigley is a Chicago kid.  He's served the Illinois 5th District for almost 17 years and is one of the few actually getting things done.  What's next?  He may be the next Mayor of his hometown, Chicago.  We talk about our great (and unnecessary) divide that he fights daily.  He updates the truth about how and why we help Ukraine. Quigley also lays out his core principle...

Very happy to have my friends, Ed Mann and Mindy Rickles on ANYTHING BUT POLTICS.  Mindy and Ed honor Don's legacy with their new podcast. We also talk about what it's like to be Don's daughter and his son-in-law. It's Mindy, and Ed... and Don Rickles with me. Thanks for listening. SHOW NOTES Thanks to our sponsor, ABT Electronics. Get $25 off your next purchase of $150 or more...

KEVHEADS UNITE! Kevin Matthews is back and he brought his movie.  BROKEN MARY is the story of Kev on top at The Loop to the bottom as radio died. The movie tells the story of Kev's choice at the fork in his road and his new life reaching others through BROKEN MARY. I'm glad we reconnected on this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE.  SHOW NOTES ALL THINGS related to Kevin right now here....

The nightmare in Minneapolis will likely happen again.  The mission of ICE is a major mess made worse by politicians and partisan media. An offshoot is having local police lumped in and blamed for bad law enforcement that they're not involved in. I asked Gary Mccarthy to join me. He's personally sensitive to the issue of immigration and drugs having lost his daughter to fentynal just a f...

It's explosive and loud. Its no holds barred high tension family drama where father and son go head-to-head...wait... that doesn't sound right... Actually its a new tradition in my post radio life. Each year the producer of this podcast joins me to go over our year and have a few minutes of quality time with his dad. Ross Cochran joins me on our year ending episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE...

ITS NICK D FOR CHRISTMAS! When Nick and I ruled WGN Radio we had fun all year long.  Somehow the CHRISTMAS shows were even better. But never did I ever think Nick D would write a book! It's GREAT and we talk about it here so you can get it for you and your friends. Happy holidays and thanks for watching on YouTube and listening wherever you get podcasts.  NOTES: Follow Nick and get the book.....

This time on ANYTHING BUT POLITICS the guest is Jim Flannigan. We talk the holidays. He tells me about doing comedy on cruise ships. Then we swap humiliating hospital stories. While I continue recovering from knee replacement surgery hear Jim and me...LIVE FROM MY RECLINER! SHOW NOTES: Don't miss Flannigan live at Zanies this weekend. Tickets and information at zanies.com . Everything on Jim...

The legendary TV weatherman, innovator, inventor, speaker, and author too, might even make you feel better about climate trends on this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE  SHOW NOTES: Follow Paul on Twitter Check out Paul's Website Thanks to our sponsor, ABT Electronics. Get $25 off your next purchase of $150 or more by using the promo code COCHRAN2025 online or in person! Watch This Episode...

BLESS ME FATHER...BLESS US ALL Father Tom Hurley is one of my favorite people. He is a very good man who will step up for others everyday.  I know what you're saying, he's a Priest, that's the job. Father Tom is different. He has as much passion for the job as he did when he was first ordained. Here we go from Marist to Old St. Pats to his new church home and we look for hope this H...

Radio legend, TV star, Premier League man-on-the-pitch for the Spurs! My BFF (Britain's funniest friend) Paul Coyte is back for ANYTHING BUT POLITICS. We talk holiday traditions, memories, and many other entertaining things. Thanks for listening and watching LIVE FROM MY OFFICE! SHOW NOTES: You can see Paul on GB NEWS on the GBN app, on demand. Look for the Breakfast shows hosted by Eamonn Ho...