Live From My Office

In all those radio years people would say the show was interesting because I could shift between very different subjects easily. Nice to hear but it was never easy.. .and today is no different. YET it works... just trust me! Mike Ferrin from Sirius/XM has stuff you won't hear elsewhere on the World Series Renowned orthopedist, Dr. David Mochel, has had his life changed by a rare disease that...

Kathleen Madigan is on tour and you should go out of your way to go see her. Even if you have to go to Florida, there's no one funnier than Kathleen!  Get all you need to know about Kathleen today! SHOW NOTES The tragic death on the set of a new Alec Baldwin movie took the life of a rising star in cinematography, Halyna Hutchins. The AFI has established a scholarship in her name and you can d...

Tom Waddle had a brief but remarkable NFL career Some said he was "too slow" and "too small" but he was the Bears #1 receiver for 2 seasons while taking huge hits in every game Hear him on his 2nd career, on Ditka, the NFL today, and nearly knocking "The Fridge" down a flight of stairs on his 1st day as a Bear...on this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE!  SHOW NOTES...

EVERYONE should get their flu shot and it can be done at the same time as a covid vaccine. Dr. Most comes by to explain why, and John Da Cosse previews my upcoming return to stand up! Get your covid booster on the "honor system" with age 65+ and immunocompromised folks approved right now and more expected in the next 2 weeks! SHOW NOTES Get your tickets to the “Masters of Comedy” show! M...

Former Chicago Police Superintendent, Garry McCarthy, joined the NYC Police Department at age 22. He worked his way up to Deputy Commissioner of Operations and got to the World Trade Center as the 2nd plane hit the South Tower. He was there when the Towers collapsed and lost many friends, but in our conversation he explains why he's glad he was there. On this episode he tells a very compellin...

The host of Meet The Press, Chuck Todd, was in D.C. that day and shares how his life was changed, and what that that day means to him, and where we are now. SHOW NOTES Support The Working Nation however you can! 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 em...

Patty Steele has been a radio star in NY for decades and continues today. She hosts the morning show on WCBS-FM with another radio legend, Scott Shannon. Here ,she tells me what that day was like for her 20 years ago... and how the city is preparing for 9/11/2021. SHOW NOTES Support Tuesday's Children however you can ! Tuesday's Children provides healing and support for life, for those w...

Mark Doyle was embedded with US forces in Afghanistan for a year. It changed his life and gave him a clear eyewitness view of what we were doing, undoing, and failing at on the ground. The troops he met did their jobs with honor and met the mission daily. The mission was the problem. We had to go. We should not have stayed. Hear him here with what remains the best explanation of why Afghanistan ca...

Back on stage! Mindy Rickles is coming to Chicago and to Summerfest in Milwaukee. We talk about being funny, funny people, and growing up with your dad being the great Don Rickles. Spoiler Alert! I'll reveal why Don didn't put his pants on until showtime! SHOW NOTES Mindy and Ed support Children's Hospital Los Angeles and your donation there or to a children's hospital near you...

Dr. Kevin Most returns to the podcast to answer your current questions about the pandemic, and share some good news about a cause that he supports!  SHOW NOTES Movie clip from "Charlie Wilson's War" starring Tom Hanks (2007 PLAYTONE) Additional Support for LFMO provided by Cantigny Golf and Wilson Golf Learn more about the BMW Championship The Evans Scholars Foundation gives great g...

A nice boy from Chicago... grows up a Cubs fan and KEEPS getting hits in Hollywood. We talk about many things here on a delightful edition of Live From My Office! SHOW NOTES Go see Jeff Garlin on his USE ME Tour , where he's taking all the money he would make and is giving it to help the clubs and their employees reopen and stay open. Subscribe to Live From My Office on Apple Podcasts , Spoti...

Music then and now. Family, friendship, and the truth of why internet cowards exist. Spoiler alert... it involves an old fashioned ass kicking. I LOVED getting a chance to talk to my friend, the legend, Dennis DeYoung. Thanks for Listening! SHOW NOTES Check out the new album on his website , Subscribe to his YouTube channel , and follow him on Facebook ! Support The Epilepsy Foundation however you...

There's a lot going on above the beard and below the bald... for both of us. He's a great friend and a very funny. From the WGN Morning News, it's Paul Konrad on this episode of Live From My Office! 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 an ABT gi...

Rick Kaplan is back to answer my questions on covering the news.  Covid, mask and vaccine mandates, gutless politicians, reporting vs opinions, Trump, streaming news... and much more! The former boss of CNN and MSNBC joins me on this episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE! SHOW NOTES Support The Committee to Protect Journalists however you can! It's a very highly rated non-profit that promotes press...

On this episode, the urgency to get the unconvinced vaccinated by knowing the facts! SHOW NOTES Support the Partners in Health however you can! Sources on this episode include The Kaiser Family Foundation, NIH, Johns Hopins, the Washington Post, CNN and others. Subscribe to Live From My Office on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Steve on Facebook , Instagram , T...

Before there was an internet,  Joan Esposito went through a personal nightmare and a public trolling... before there were trolls Her story of a very successful career, how to handle the worst thing to ever happen to her, and the people that made it worse And we even get to what she's doing now.. on this episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE SHOW NOTES Support A. Leg to Stand On however you can! Hear...

Can we stop the terrible slide backwards and avoid another COVID shutdown? Dr. Most explains where we are right now, and how to save us from ourselves. SHOW NOTES Support Save the Children however you can! Here are the links I referenced in today's episode. Delta variant: 8 things you should know about this COVID-19 strain Coronavirus Disease 2019: Myth vs. Fact Teens Asked, We Answered: The...

It's the return of America's favorite game show... "Lollapalooza band... or a band I was in?" John Da Cosse joins me, and make sure you listen for details on how YOU can win a giftcard to ABT electronics. SHOW NOTES Be friends with John Da Cosse on Facebook ... or go to his house if you want to hang out with him. Eric Harthen does many of the voices you'll hear on Live Fro...

Billionaires in space, civilians in space, supersonic jets, electric cars and the hunt for THE battery breakthrough. David Kerley is the former Senior Transportation Correspondent at ABC News and brings us his knowledge and reporting on the Transportation Transformation in FULL THROTTLE. SHOW NOTES Support Hesed House however you can! Become a subscriber to Full Throttle by David Kerley . Find you...

Bob Saget is a nice guy! That may be news to you, but he really is a good guy and you will feel better after you listen to this conversation. His positive attitude hasn't changed how funny he is. From the Dating Game, to Danny Tanner, to America's Funniest Home Videos, to game show host, to Broadway, to movies, to directing, to stand up, and now a podcast too... Bob Saget has a very cool...

Congressman Quigley does a unique thing in politics today... he actually tells the truth. Earl Swift is a great writer and perfect for historical perspective on space with his new book. Hear his take on this billionaires space race and more on this episode of Live From My Office! SHOW NOTES Support the Appalachian Trail Conservancy however you can! Learn more about Congressman Mike Quigley! Check...

Two of your favorite guests, Paul Coyte and Dr Kevin Most join me on today's episode. One of them talks about a possible COVID resurgence, and the other has lots of laughs. I'll let you figure out which one is which! SHOW NOTES Go Caddy! It's a great job, and could mean a free college education. Support the Evans Scholars Foundation however you can . Listen to Paul Coyte , and follo...

Bridget Gainer shares good news about Chicago, the reality of politics, and a GREAT milestone recently met by one of her favorite organizations. SHOW NOTES Learn more about Bridget Gainer and her work, and follow her on Twitter and Facebook . The Cook County Land Bank Authority recently hit 1,000 properties transferred. Learn more about the good work being done, and how you might help. Subscribe t...

Senator Dick Durbin doesn't duck questions and answers mine on... -- The Capitol Riot -- Gun Violence -- College Costs -- and much more on this episode Live From My Office! SHOW NOTES Check this out to learn more about 9 great places to donate and help stop gun violence and support victims however you can! See more details on things we discussed, here . Learn more about Senator Durbin and fol...

Mike Ferrin is one of the best to take this midseason point and get a baseball chek-in and check up. Even in the ADD age, this game can thrive and survive and Mike explains how on today's Live From My Office! SHOW NOTES Support your local animal welfare organizations, but one of the best in the country is the Arizona Animal Welfare League . Thanks to my sources for curating the funniest names...