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...of this interview. The last few minutes are as close as it gets to the siloed, narcissistic-sociopathic mind of OJ. It's impossible to explain all that went into getting an interview with OJ SIMPSON in the 90s. He was topic #1 for everyone, everyday, for years. The most infamous man in the world joined me specifically because of my producer, (Steve) Grunwald, who worked for months to get t...

Elon Musk is the richest person in the world. He might be our best shot at a future in space. Has he hurt SpaceX. What is he after? David Kerley from Full Throttle on Substack joins me to talk Elon. Then I'll give you a chance to win when we play The Honor System game... Musk edition...with celebrity guest, Andrea Darlas! That's all on this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE! SHOW NOTES...

The best thing we can do MAY just be to look away. Perspective and advice AND some laughs. Plus, a bonus call from "Trump" on this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE  NOTES Here's a curated page of links on how to help LA area fire victims and heroes  I've joined SUBSTACK and BOY would I like it if you would subscribe Subscribe to Live From My Office on Apple Podcasts , Spotify...

As we head into the great unknown of the potential s*** show that is 2025, it seemed like a good time to put the band back together.  So Pat Brady and Eric Adelstein join me to talk about what is - and what might be - and where we might want to go to get away from all of it. Oh wait, that part was just in my head.  Biden, Trump, even the Mayor of Chicago make it into this episode. Hear it here on...

This is part two, of many, in a continuing effort to understand the terminology of politics and how it affects all of us. In other words we cut through the BS for you and you use your new knowledge to start to change a broken system. On part one I previewed "recess appointments" (starts at 26:35 right after the break) which is another threat to go around the Constitution and do what you...

We start the New Year with one of the funniest people ever... and I'm including all of history... court jesters, smart ass monks, and street prophets... Colin Mochrie! Sure, Colin's phone line was a little messed up during the conversation, but the show (and interview) are WORTH IT! Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood from Whose Line is it Anyway? are back on tour and wherever you're li...

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Just before my last big NYE comedy show, I get the band together to talk on this final episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE for 2024. Enjoy Tim Benker, John DaCosse, and Jim Flannigan and tolerate me on New Year's Eve! We've got two shows, one at 2pm, and one at 7pm, so you'll still have plenty of time to get home and fall asleep in your chair before midnight! SHOW NOTES G...

Dave Barry is one of the funniest people in all of history and he's back on the podcast. We talk 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 podcast! SHOW NOTES And there's still time, but not much ti...

It's important that you hear this episode where we talk about your body and your soul! Dr. Kevin Most has never stopped preaching the TRUTH about vaccines and here he lays out the potential danger of RFK Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Then the founder of The Luv Project , Rich Mattingly, speaks to the MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS in America.  His story is heartbreaking and inspiration...

My pal David Kaplan joins me to discuss the mystery of the Bears. He's got an amazing story about how the Bears lost a great NFL head coach by being incredibly cheap and he covers the best and the worst of the NFL. We even aofferlittle hope in this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE. SHOW NOTES Hear Kap and J Hood mornings 7 - 10am on ESPN 1000/Chicago Subscribe to the ReKap on YouTube Follow...

It's been two weeks since the election and I need to say two things. 1) I was wrong about the winner 2) I'm not wrong about what I believe In this first episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE since Trump was elected, again, I tackle the truths of where we are and what's ahead. Also included is a new feature called THERE ARE NO STUPID QUESTIONS and we tackle recess appointments  because we a...

With the election just a few days away, I wanted to spend a little more time encouraging you to go vote. This episode is in two parts, with the first being me going through a list of what should disqualify Donald Trump from ever being President again. The second part of this episode is a full interview I did with my son I for a special episode of his podcast, Encounter Faith . See the show notes f...

A special episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE where the boss at The Raue Center, Richard Kuranda, and John Da Cosse, join me to talk theater and my last NEW YEARS EVE show coming soon Oh...and...a bananas call from Trump that you have to hear Check the show notes for ticket information and more! SHOW NOTES 2pm on NYE... at The Raue Center *7pm on NYE...at The Tivoli in Downers Grove Subscribe to Live F...

...OR IS IT JUST BEGINNING? Days before this massive election it's two of my favorite voices in politics on this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE. The Democrat is Bridget Gainer. The Republican is Pat Brady Unlike everyone else in politics, they are reasonable, and willing to listen. The three of us are here to take one last shot to remind you what's really at stake and ask you to do t...

David Letterman once said about Bill Zehme, "...he was also emblematic of that era when profile writers were often cooler than the people they were profiling. Whenever he interviewed me, I tried inhumanly hard to impress the guy..." Bill was a good friend for most of the 30 years I've been in Chicago and Carson was foundational in our relationship. On this episode I talk with one of...

Originally from 2020, this episode feels more relevant today. I explain why we need YOU… yes you… to be a voter in this election. I also breakdown some of the most common barriers people put between THEMSELVES and voting. That's a polite way of simply saying IF YOU CARE about what happens to this country and your family, there are no excuses...VOTE! Thanks for listening! SHOW NOTES Subscribe...

LIVE FROM NY on LIVE FROM MY OFFICE It's the 50th anniversary year of Saturday Night Live. There are very few shows that have lasted that long... well Sesame Street has been on a couple more years but c'mon... that's all Elmo. Nick Digilio has a podcast all about SNL and we go deep on this iconic show. Hope you like this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE ! SHOW NOTES Hear what Nick...

We interrupt this political insanity for this important (yet still entertaining) podcast... of science! On this episode these questions and more will be answered - Are there two astronauts stuck in Space? - Is Mars in our futures? - If you pack for 8 days in orbit and end up spending 6 months...who does the laundry? Also... - Do I need the new covid vaccine? - When should I get the flu shot? - Is...

There are a small handful of NFL play-by-play legends and none are better than Wayne Larrivee. He gives us an NFL season preview and answers the burning questions... - what's with this new kickoff rule - is Jordan Love worth the $$$ - can the Chiefs make it 3 straight -does he own more cheeseheads or camouflage hats? And is it finally time for a real Bears/Packers rivalry? Hear it here on thi...

The Kamala coming out party in Chicago went very, very, well. But where will the Dems go from here?  We know the Trumplicans will vote.  Will the Dems show up now that the party's party is over? Congressman Mike Quigley, Analyst Pat Brady, and regular guy Mark DeCarlo were at the United Center all week. Hear there three perspectives as we talk about what's now and what's next? SHOW...

Mark DeCarlo is a great entertainer who will be in one of the most prominent suites at the DNC...how? YA gotta listen... see what I did there! Also, Eric Harthen does the best Trump you'll ever hear...and about 999 other voices. YA gotta hear them both here on this special convention week edition of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE! SHOW NOTES Follow Mark DeCarlo on Instagram See everything Eric Harthen d...

The Emmy and Peabody award winning comedian, writer, actor, producer is back with more funny...real funny...on stage. And hear him hear with me on this all new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE. Thanks for listening and sharing with a few of your friends! SHOW NOTES Get tickets to Paul's Show here or here ! Subscribe to Live From My Office on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your p...

POLITICS DONE REASONABLY Pat Brady and Bridget Gainer are two of my favorite guests. They know politics inside-out and while they come from different sides they talk AND listen to each other I know...what a crazy concept! We talk DNC, Kamala/Walz, and Trump panic.  We also discuss what Mayor Brandon Johnson is and isn't "leading" in Chicago. Check out the show notes for important pr...

MY WISH FOR YOU... ...is that you have a friend in your life like Paul Coyte He is funny, kind, decent, and smart.  He's also British...but if you get 4 out of 5 you're good. On this new episode we talk about a lot of stuff but the crazy thing is that I had a tech problem on my end that made me sound distant at best.  So I sound like I'm FAR AWAY while Paul, who is in London, sounds...

I LIKE WHEN GOOD PEOPLE WIN My friend, Lewis Black, and special guest, Andrea Darlas, join me to talk about PIXAR's biggest movie ever. INSIDE OUT 2 is THE summer blockbuster! $1.25 BILLION later ...it is a great movie with a great message! Hear ANGER here on this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE SHOW NOTES Everything you need to know about Lewis.  A heartbreaking story that has created a g...