The Chicago Podcast

Shu checks in from Japan as his Bears march on in the playoffs. Danny's Tavern, a Bucktown institution, has a date with a wrecking ball. Longtime bartender Hans details the neighborhood significance of Danny's. 

Gabe from Archway Pet stops by the studio to share the story of how he turned invasive carp into a healthy snack food for dogs and cats. Barnes & Noble is opening a huge Loop bookstore this summer. Condensation postpones a Bulls game.

Horse Thief Hollow pleases Cahill with its burgers and beer. Trevin eulogizes his favorite Uptown restaurant. Gilad from Giladi's Extra Creamy Hummus stops by the studio to discuss his collaboration with J.P. Graziano. 

We talk with the man who trapped a troublesome Lake Geneva raccoon, Matt Snorek of Guaranteed Gone Wildlife Control. Joabe Barboasa is in studio to share details of his mission to run every block in Chicago. Kelley Whalen from Lawrence's Fish & Shrimp recaps the coat and toy drive organized by Chicago boxing champ Kenneth "Bossman" Sims Jr. 

The CTA Holiday Train delights riders. Food and wine abound at Christkindlmarket. Jimbo names his Top 3 Italian Beefs. McGee's serves its last drink. Danger is a rug guy.

Delivery robots navigate Chicago sidewalks. TBOX hero Grace previews the annual Wrigleyville bar crawl. Danger walks Damen. A romance movie films at Brookfield Zoo.

Free hot dogs courtesy of Ben Johnson. Barnaby's of Northbrook versus Vito & Nick's. Danger walks Diversey. Holiday Pops at St. Ben's.

We visit Millennium Park for the traditional Christmas tree lighting. Danger walks along Lincoln Avenue. Rashanah Baldwin shares exciting news for Ogden Park. Children's book author Dan Loftus visits the studio.