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Truth and facts still matter.  What happened on January 6th, a year ago, was a violent, criminal mob action that was started and encouraged by Donald Trump. Congressman Mike Quigley was there and joins me to talk about what he felt then and now... including his memories of looking around for anything he could use as a weapon to fight for his life when the mob broke through the doors. SHOW NOTES Fi...

My great friend brought his great family to Chicago just before NYE and had a blast... But I'll let him tell the story here as he "yelp" rates his vacation. I also have a couple of clips of Betty White's great career that you likely haven't heard everywhere else as her tributes continue. Thanks for listening to LIVE FROM MY OFFICE! SHOW NOTES Betty White spent much of her...

What a way to wrap a weird year! Patty Steele and I talk all about holiday favorites, our plans, and much more in this edition of the Deep 6! SHOW NOTES Get your tickets to my 20th New Years Eve Show today! Subscribe to Live From My Office on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Steve on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter , and LinkedIn . Win an ABT gift card by emailin...

GREAT PAIRS TOGETHER AGAIN Mark Giangreco and Janet Davies are must see TV for NYE and THEY'RE BACK... on NBC 5! Ross Cochran is the Executive Producer of this podcast and my son. Before Santa flies hear us all here on LIVE FROM MY OFFICE! SHOW NOTES See this list of organizations I believe in, and help however you can before the end of the year. Watch Mark and Janet on New Years Eve! Get tic...

Pat Brady is a Republican. Eric Adelstein is a Democrat. Yet they are friends who can talk about politics... What a concept! Hear them here on 2021 from D.C. to Springfield to Chicago. This may be the only political discussion that you can listen to without hating politics! SHOW NOTES In the final days of 2021 you can still make a difference through your generosity. The last 2 years have hammered...

On this Deep 6 dive, Patty and Steve hit these and more... -Keanu Reeves workout secret for 57 year olds -Kim Kardashian gets a big surprise from her too tech savvy 8 yr old daughter -And...it turns out you are just as smart as a brain surgeon. PLUS...Is it still a wonderful life?  Jimmy Stewart calls from heaven!  SHOW NOTES Subscribe to Live From My Office on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherev...

THIS STUFF IS IMPORTANT  Sen Durbin has a lot to say about guns in Chicago and the politics of D.C. Dr Kevin Most has information and advice about what's happening now and what worries him. Hear them both here on LIVE FROM MY OFFICE! SHOW NOTES The good work of the Red Cross never ends. The link shows you how to help . Follow Sen Durbin across social media and here . Subscribe to Live From My...

HAPPY PLUG-A-SHOW! Bill Leff has achieved a show business boy's dream. He has a prime time Christmas special...and it's on tonight, 12/13. Steve Cochran's dream is that you will laugh at him on New Year's Eve. Hear a very funny conversation and a lot of blatant plugs on this episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE! SHOW NOTES Gilda's Club needs your help now more than ever . We all...

WAIT 'TIL YOU HEAR THIS! Patty Steele is in NY.  Steve Cochran is in Chicago. Together these 2 friends talk over a few stories that you'll talk about later. This time on the Deep 6... - how to get people to LEAVE your holiday party - scandal at the beauty pageant...the camel beauty pageant  - and I'll give you 1 million guesses and you still won't get the name of this huge cele...

On this episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE you get 2 books... very different from each other... that I'm highly recommending! First, superstar author David Baldacci is back with the 4th in his Atlee Pine series. I have questions... - will she get the answers she has searched for throughout her life?  - will there be a movie?  - will I get an audition? Then Joe McQuillen is here with a new book to...

This NYE joins us for BIG LAUGHS at the Raue in Crystal Lake. Mike Toomey, John DaCosse, Tim Benker and me with special guests like Paul Coyte and Ross Cochran. Listen here, and enjoy the special guest appearance by Andrea Darlas who helps us with a blatant plug for the show. SHOW NOTES Get your tickets to our show! Support Honor Flight however you can! Subscribe to Live From My Office on Apple Po...

This week Steve and Patty talk over... -How to hug this holiday season -VERY, VERY expensive Christmas gifts -A woman who married herself has now fallen for a man -And much more! Also, get your tickets for our NYE matinee! SHOW NOTES Subscribe to Live From My Office on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Steve on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter , and LinkedIn . Win...

THEY'RE BAAACK! Harry and Spike were radio regulars for most of the past 25 years. Off the air they kept doing stand up and writing... both cursive and printing. NOW they have written a very honest, very funny play about Harry getting sober and we talk about it here. Go see it! SHOW NOTES Support ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in every way you can as they save lives everyday Get tickets to  our NYE big...

You know that old saying? Hell Hath No Fury Like a Woman Who Had Her Invention Stolen? "Blood in the Water" tells the stories of the little guys who did the right thing but had their passion stolen by big companies... with the full support of the U.S. government. This book tells those stories and somehow is very entertaining along the way. Thanks for listening!  SHOW NOTES Giving Tuesday...

Some thoughts from me on the reality of holiday stress and how you might find a way to enjoy yourself this year. SHOW NOTES In this episode the non-profit charitable cause is you. If you need help getting through the next few weeks you're not alone. These numbers can help: 800-273-TALK (8255) or text "Home" to "741 741." The national runaway switchboard is 800-621-4000. Re...

The Deep 6 continues with 2 of radio's best ever...Patty Steele and Steve Cochran. Let us know what you think at thecochranshow@gmail.com . This week: - Can Adele be that normal? - Men are big breakup babies - Pairing the right booze with Arby's curly fries -And more! Thanks for listening! SHOW NOTES Subscribe to Live From My Office on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your...

Part 2 of my show from The Lincoln Museum includes: - An inside look on his influence on music in the STATE OF SOUND exhibit - talking to Lincoln Laureate, Gen. John Borling  - Lincoln author and expert, Guy Fraker All on this special episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE  SHOW NOTES A unique week and a unique way to give. Do you have... or possibly have... something tied to the history of Lincoln? Learn...

Dr. Kathlyn (Kara) Cooney is a professor of Egyptian Art and Architecture at UCLA. Her latest book, The Good Kings: Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and the Modern World , Kara turns to five ancient Egyptian pharaohs--Khufu, Senwosret III, Akenhaten, Ramses II, and Taharqa--to understand why many so often give up power to the few, and what it can mean for our future. Speaking of power, we then talk...

There's more to the Travis Scott nightmare, "Rust" news keeps getting worse, and Kristen Stewart can't save the movie "Spencer"...and that's just half of a new DEEP SIX! Radio legends, Patty Steele (WCBS-FM) and Steve Cochran (the podcast LIVE FROM MY OFFICE) bring the news on 6 stories every week And stick around for a call from Elon Musk on his SpaceX program.....

I recently spent a couple of days in Springfield at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. I highly recommend you go soon! This is part 1 of my 2 part special edition of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE. SHOW NOTES A unique week and a unique way to give. Do you have...or possibly have...something tied to the history of Lincoln? Learn more here! Learn more about Lincoln Learn more about the State...

In 40 years I have interviewed amazing people and heard great stories. I have to say that Robert J Jones life is one of the best examples ever of how - anything is possible! He's the son of a sharecropper who got an education and then a PHD...in corn? As a college professor and academic he also was a member of THE SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS and won 2 Grammys. Now as the Chancellor of the University...

The Deep Six is 6 stories talked about by two of the best ever radio personalities. Patty Steele is in NYC and Steve Cochran is in Chicago. SHOW NOTES Hear all of Steve's LIVE FROM MY OFFICE podcasts everywhere and at cochranshow.com Patty Steele hosts the morning show with Scott Shannon on WCBS-FM in NYC weekdays and on the Audacy app Follow Patty on: twitter: @patty_steele Instagram: @patty...

Jim Baumann is the new executive editor (the boss) at the Daily Herald.  A memo became a weekly column that's become a book, a funny book... and he's not a condescending word-nerd! Collin O'Mara is the President and CEO at the National Wildlife Federation. He says we will find a way to fight climate change and that Biden infrastructure bill can pay the way. 10-15 million jobs could...

The Queen is 95 and has held the throne for nearly 70 years. Now, she has increasing health issues and Charles may soon be King... or will he? Whenever I call her it goes straight to voicemail so let's hear from Paul Coyte in London.  He'll tell us the real story...or will he? Subscribe,  like, follow, rate, and review wherever you listen! SHOW NOTES In honor of Paul Coyte's father,...

This is a special series on Live From My Office. THE DEEP SIX is 2 friends, who actually listen to each other, talking about 6 different news stories. Patty Steele is in NYC where she has been a radio legend for years and is heard every morning on WCBS-FM. Steve Cochran is enjoying post-radio life and hosting his podcast, Live From My Office...from Chicago. THE DEEP SIX is a special limited editio...