Live From My Office

He is a highly experienced Judge in a giant city and is now an author of multiple hit books. Judge Larry Axelrood occupies a narrow lane. We talk about being a Judge here in Chicago and the Judiciary on a national basis.  Spoiler alert!  Don't expect the courts to step into the void that Congress has left and save us all. Here comes the Judge on this all new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE. SH...

I'm recovering from my second knee replacement surgery, which means I'm ready to challenge all of you in a race. In the meantime, check out the conversation I had with my actual surgeon, Dr. Charles Luppo from when I had my first knee done. Listen and share with anyone who is thinking of having their knee replaced! SHOW NOTES Thanks to our sponsor, ABT Electronics. Get $25 off your next...

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO STEVE COCHRAN? Tim Benker is one of the funniest people I know - Always has been, always will be.  You can look it up.  We've run the tests. So join us for another stand-up comedy extravaganza Saturday November 15th at the Copley theater in Aurora with two shows at 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. Go to Paramountaurora.com or cochranshow.com and get your tix.  Listen here for an actual...

Carole Dibo has been creating stars and teaching everyday dreamers to get the best out of all of them at the ACTORS TRAINING CENTER. We talk about the biz and a very cool fundraiser you can be part of too on this new episode of ANYTHING BUT POLITICS on the Live From My Office network. Thanks for listening and come see our next live comedy event this Saturday. Two shows, 5p and 8p, at The Copley Th...

Those 3 words should be the marching orders for all of us in trying to save us from ourselves. While 1 in 8 American families just lost their SNAP benefits, the First Jackass threw a rich-people party at Mar-a-Lago. Here I talk to Mark Doyle, the founder of Rags of Honor, about what we can do to stop our bleeding. It's not easy or quick but all of us MUST step up. It's a brand new episod...

ANYTHING BUT POLITICS IS BACK! It wasn't easy but I was able to book ME for this episode of ANYTHING BUT POLITICS. Here you get some stories that have nothing to do with Donald Trump BUT...just for good measure...I am also throwing in a sample of my Substack work and LIVE FROM MY OFFICE. Confused?  It will all be clear soon when you listen/watch this new episode of ANYTHING BUT POLITICS. NOTE...

Frank Caliendo and the voices in his head join me on the podcast to talk his upcoming show in Aurora... and MY upcoming show in Aurora. Get tickets today! GO SEE FRANK. Then Come back and see me! Frank Caliendo is at the Paramount in Aurora on 10/25. Mike Toomey and Tim Benker join me for more laughs across the street at The Copley on 11/15. Tickets at Paramountaurora.com SHOW NOTES Get Tickets to...

ONE BIG FUNNY NIGHT! The boss of the beautiful Paramount Theater (and all things entertainment) in Aurora joins me. We talk about the amazing shows coming soon including our night at the all new Copley Theater on 11/15. Find out "Whatever happened to Steve Cochran" on this all new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE. SHOW NOTES All things at cochranshow.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel an...

ITS LITTLE LEAGUE WITH BIG $$$ You may never have heard of Orion Kerkering of the Philadelphia Phillies but he ended his team's season with a bad choice, and a bad throw. It reminds you of the kid -maybe you- who throw away the game.  That's the beauty and the curse of baseball. It's the same have we played as kids.  When the worst happens, It's the same crushing ending. With t...

You need a laugh!  Everyone does. Now more than ever. So as a public service, we invite you to laugh at us and point if you like. Two shows, 5p and 8p at The Copley Theater in Aurora. Join the hilarious Mike Toomey, Tim Benker, and Steve Cochran. Tickets here ... paramountarts.com and cochranshow.com or click here:  https://tinyurl.com/Steve-Tix SHOW NOTES Let’s Survive 2025 Together. With a cool...

After more than 500 episodes, this is one of my favorite conversations. He broke the story and the truth on Agent Orange and changed the way we care for Veterans. He forged the way for orphans of the Vietnam War to come to America. He changed the way we cover deadly storms. He helped reinvent TV news.   Hear all that, and much more from the legendary Bill Kurtis, on this new episode of LIVE FROM M...

You need a laugh!  Everyone does. Now more than ever. So as a public service, we invite you to laugh at us and point if you like. Two shows, 5p and 8p at The Copley Theater in Aurora. Join the hilarious Mike Toomey, Tim Benker, and Steve Cochran. Tickets here ... paramountarts.com and cochranshow.com or click here:  https://tinyurl.com/Steve-Tix SHOW NOTES Let’s Survive 2025 Together. With a cool...

Talking about guns is usually useless.  Nothing makes people take sides faster than this issue.  That's exactly why the topic can't be avoided. I don't want to live like this.  Do you? On this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE I give you my thoughts, and common sense advice, on guns and America now! My latest Substack lays my argument out in detail. See the links from Substack and...

In this episode of 'Anything But Politics', host Steve Cochran engages in a lively conversation with podcast director David Wallach. They discuss Wallach's new podcast 'Yes, But You're Wrong', which emphasizes the importance of listening in conversations. The discussion also touches on Wallach's experiences coaching girls' flag football, the impact of conspi...

The GOAT of TV sports joins me for this show AND sets up our live show together on 8/28! 40+ years. Every story in Chicago sports. Mark Giangreco was there. Meet, see, and hear him for "STORIES HE COULDN'T TELL ON TV". TICKETS and details in the link SHOW NOTES Let’s Survive 2025 Together. With a cool new shirt and hat! Get yours here. Thanks to our sponsor, ABT Electronics. Get $25...

The always funny Paul Mecurio, from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, is my guest! AND coming soon! Its Mark Giangreco with "stories he couldn't tell on TV" ...LIVE on stage with me. TICKETS and details at cochranshow.com or in this link! SHOW NOTES: Everything Paul is up to is here for you! Let’s Survive 2025 Together. With a cool new shirt and hat! Get yours here. Thanks to our...

SPIKE O'DELL IS BACK! The big brother I never wanted joins me to talk about his new thing! Always a good time talking to the great Spike O'Dell about anything. Meanwhile, ask yourself, have you secured your tickets for my live show with Mark Giangreco? Go to cochranshow.com , scroll down to Giangreco's face and click GET TICKETS NOW! SHOW NOTES: Hear Spike"s daily NOW YOU KNOW...

In a world filled with podcasts, 500 shows is a cool milestone. Thank you for subscribing, following, and listening. Dr. Most is back! Meanwhile, check the show notes for tickets to a rare public sighting of Mark Giangreco. He joins me on 8/28 live on stage.  Hope you can be there. SHOW NOTES: Steve Cochran talks to the Legends. Episode #1 I'm bringing Mark Giangreco to the White Eagle Golf C...

GIVE ME A BREAK Anything But Politics is back and my guest is former ABC News journalist, David Kerley. Enjoy the break from the screaming and fighting for a new episode of ANYTHING BUT POLITICS. SHOW NOTES Let’s Survive 2025 Together. With a cool new shirt and hat! Get yours here. Thanks to our sponsor, ABT Electronics. Get $25 off your next purchase of $150 or more by using the promo code COCHRA...

NEWS MATTERS!! My friend, Mark Suppelsa, has carved out a great life since he left TV news. Having said that, he's never stopped being a newsman and we talk about the mess we are in now and why real news matters now...more than ever Thank for listening to this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE. SHOW NOTES This episode was originally released on May 30th, 2025. Let’s Survive 2025 Together. Wi...

OOPS, SOMEBODY CANCELLED! When Taylor Swift decided she couldn't do the podcast we knew something had to be done. That's when Ross, my son and Executive Producer, said why don't you do it? Oh...ok, I said. Hear Ross try to keep me in line.  Hear me confess lying to my son.  Hear what happened to Katy Perry on a flying inflatable bug. It's all on this special new episode of ANYT...

We're back with another quick collection of Trump and the havoc he wreaked and the mayhem he mustered in the last few days. What do Rosie O'Donnell, tariffs, Jeffrey Epstein, and the Nobel Prize have in common? It all on this new episode of LFMO on THIS WEEK IN TRUMP SHOW NOTES: YOU LOOK LIKE A WINNER I'm easy.  If you want a free $50 gift card to the amazing ABT ELECTRONICS (and a...

Wherever you live there are adults with disabilities who could benefit from what they do everyday at WILLS PLACE. Josh Solomon is Will's brother and the lead of THE EMPTY POCKETS. We talk about the concert/party he's throwing in Chicago to benefit the amazing WILL'S PLACE and much more on this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE!  SHOW NOTES Tickets and everything else for The Empty...

YOUR WEEKLY BREAK FROM POLITICAL NOISE ANYTHING BUT POLITICS is an island in the storm. Here we have one rule.  We don't talk politics! My guest is Lisa Whittingham. She had carved out a unique lane for herself.  Lisa is an EMDR- trained, (Trauma informed) Licensed Therapist (LCPC), Yoga instructor, & Sound Healing Practitioner who also dabbles in Stand up comedy. We talk about many thing...

Dave Barry is one of the funniest people in all of history so I wanted to share with you his most recent appearance on the podcast from back in December. We talked Christmas gifts and his new memoir... then I almost talk him out of writing the memoir. That's what friends are for! He's older than me, looks about 20 years younger than me, and yet I'm still thrilled he's on the po...