Pete McMurray Show

While most of us know by now about the dangers of texting, emailing and other distractions while driving, a new survey shows that many Americans are not putting their phones down when driving Listen to the stats Oh, and 10% of us are checking emails and answering emails WHILE DRIVING! To subscribe to The Pete McMurray Show Podcast just click here   

Jill Dougherty spent decades covering global affairs — including time as CNN’s Moscow Bureau Chief.  She’s now  telling her story in a new book: "My Russia: What I Saw Inside the Kremlin" Jill talks: -Why it is so personal "My Russia" is because she went to school there -What was it like walking the halls of the Kremlin  -What is something Americans don't understand about Russians -Should we trust...

She’s a senior correspondent for The Hill, and a New York Times bestselling author. Her new book, "FIGHT: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House," And one of the authors, Amie Parnes joined us to talk: -Biden stepping down and what led up to the announcement  -"Nancy Pelosi, the former House Speaker and former President Barack Obama, they never thought she (Kamala Harris) could win...they h...

If you own a cat or dog, it might boost your happiness as much as an $89,000 raise according to a new study. How happy do our pets make us?  Listen and find out ...    How much do we spend a year on our pets? This is insane! To subscribe to The Pete McMurray Show Podcast just click here   

Kristin Coots is the host of “Beer Budget Reno” on A & E and she joined us to talk: -Staying on budget -Weirdest thing found in a house during renovation -What is the biggest expense in reno -Upcycling furniture (moving it from one room to the next), "Use what you have and breathe new life into them!" -The one renovation trend she can't stand   To subscribe to The Pete McMurray Show Podcast j...

Show Open 04.17.25 -New York's Cardinal Dolan weekend message -420 is on Easter this year  -Fyre Festival II postponed (we know, shocker) To subscribe to The Pete McMurray Show Podcast just click here   

Show Open 04.12.25   -Tariffs & the 90 day pause -Can Bill Gates children live on a measly $333 million dollars  -HBO just renewed 'The Last of Us' for a third season (no, you didn't miss season 2) To subscribe to The Pete McMurray Show Podcast just click here   

When the ‘Eddie and the Cruisers’ movie came out - the soundtrack by John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown band skyrocketed them to stardom.   "On the Dark Side" went #1 and was all over radio They’re celebrating 50 years this year and releasing their first album in 37 years  Rock legend. Songwriter. Road warrior. John Cafferty talks: -50 years in the biz -How has songwriting changed in his 60's -Com...

Do you get better sleep in a hotel?  Most of us do This is why 'Sleep Tourism' is now on the rise  What about jet lag?  Listen for the hack  Changes watches to new timezone  Get sunlight   To subscribe to The Pete McMurray Show Podcast just click here   

Lisa Ann Walter from ABC's monster hit Abbott Elementary joined us to talk: -Food, Love, and more FOOD! -Her braciole recipe (what she brought Kimmel) -Lisa won Celebrity Jeopardy  -Quinta Brunson and Abbott Elementary -Working with Dennis Quaid on Parent Trap (Pete loves him btw)   Lisa Ann Walter Instagram To subscribe to The Pete McMurray Show Podcast just click here   

For over a decade, Steve Williams was the man standing alongside Tiger Woods , carrying the bag through 13 major championships and some of the most iconic moments in sports history! Now, he’s telling his story in his new book Together We Roared Steve talks: -The iconic 20 ft chip shot on 16 at the 2005 Masters "That chip shot is obviously it's a part of golf history...when he landed that chip shot...

Ed Helms is such a likeable funny guy Ed’s podcast is about history’s biggest screw-ups — called SNAFU — now in its third season. Ed talks: -Research for 'Snafu' -His podcast 'Snafu' now in its third season.  Season One is the story of a nuclear holocaust almost happening "There's nothing more hilarious than the world almost ending!  It's basically the story of the movie War Games" -Season Two fea...

For Pete's Sake 04.12.25 - Three of the Most Important Stories of the week  -Rumer Willis shared that she and her sisters “all still take baths together,”  and,  "she doesn’t think it’s “weird” -Are you 'microcheating' with someone at work -The latest viral cocktail "The Dirty Pasta Water Martini"   To subscribe to The Pete McMurray Show Podcast just click here   

The White Lotus season finale, a bit disappointing!  However, there was one stand-out this season & it was because of his receding hairline! -Thoughts on season finale -Characters -Walton Goggins was the stand-out -The internet is going nuts over Walton Goggins, now known as “the internet’s boyfriend”       Walton Goggins Instagram  To subscribe to The Pete McMurray Show Podcast just click he...

Garrett Haake is the NBC News Senior White House Correspondent Garrett talks: -Liberation day -How is 'Liberation Day' impacting you? NBC's Garrett Haake on tariffs hitting everyone: "The more you consume imported goods, the more your costs will go up." -President Trump signed an executive order ending the de minimis trade loophole, effective May 2.  If you're buying from Temu - watchout!  -Presid...

The post break up ... 'Glow-Up' is REAL! It's when they find their true self. Individuals go through a 'Glow-up' after divorce Listen what happens during the transformation   To subscribe to The Pete McMurray Show Podcast just click here   

NBC's Chicago Med Doctor Dean Archer is a Board-certified Surgeon and an Attending Physician in the Emergency Room at Gaffney Chicago Medical Center.  He is played by our friend Steven Weber Steven joined us to talk: -The real-life-looking 'patient props' made of rubber "The effects department on Med is as good as any film I've ever been on ... it's continually shocking at how good they are!" -His...

Show Open 04.05.25  - What does 'Liberation Day' mean for your 401K -We say goodbye to the "Iceman" -Are you in need of Vitamin T as in Travel To subscribe to The Pete McMurray Show Podcast just click here   

For Pete's Sake 04.05.25 - Three of the Most Important Stories of the week  -Walmart ditching eggs in it's Easter meal -Dave Grohl and wife Jordan are working it out -The reason your washer is lying to you is because of something YOU'RE doing To subscribe to The Pete McMurray Show Podcast just click here   

Dan Schlossberg is the author of the book “THE NEW BASEBALL BIBLE” Dan talks: -Mickey Mantle  -Yogi Berra  -Hank Aaron "Kind of a humble guy.  The opposite of Willie Mays.  Willie Mays was very flamboyant, charismatic, but not Hank Aaron.  Very quiet, introverted. Don Drysdale used to say he looked like he was falling asleep in between pitches!" -Tony Gwynn, Greg Maddux -Should steroid users be in...

Academy Award Nominee Steve Coogan stars in 'The Penguin Lessons' Steve talks: -"The old adage in Hollywood, 'Never work with animals or kids.' Yet, his co-stars in the movie are a penguin and children. 'Well, if I'm going to do it, I might as well do both at once!'" -The Penguins pooped what looked like milk -Based on a true story  -'The Other Guys' movie with Will Ferrell & Mark Wahlberg Watch '...

-Amanda Knox was just an ordinary 20 year old college student studying abroad  -Her roommate Meredith Kercher murdered -Amanda was thrown in jail, absolutely roasted online, and eventually convicted of a murder she did not commit  -She is in an Italian jail for 4 years  -They find the killer (who's fingerprints and dna were all over Meredith's items) - Amanda is acquitted -Then acquitted again Jus...

Show Open 03.29.25   -You put WHO on WHAT text thread??? -If you do not like graphic images, 'The Pitt' may not be for you -Pete went to the Symphony by HIMSELF To subscribe to The Pete McMurray Show Podcast just click here   

Pete & Lisa met up with great friend of the show NHL Hall of Famer Jeremy Roenick JR Talks: -Why he likes giving Pete a headlock "You just have a face that you like to put in a headlock!  I can't help it, I'm sorry. It's an act of endearment for us tough hockey players, it's all good.  That's how we show our emotions, through headlocks!" -Meeting up for martini's at Club Lucky  -As Lisa drinks, he...

For Pete's Sake 03.29.25 - Three of the Most Important Stories of the week  -Selena Gomez's fiance finally gives in & trims up the bushy eyebrows  -NBC is already selling commercials for Super Bowl LX (SB 60) -If you're single, using a dating app, and can’t cook, your chances of getting chosen just went way doooowwwn     To subscribe to The Pete McMurray Show Podcast just click here  &nb...