Whip's What's Up With...?

Geoffrey Baer knows Chicago. After spending the last 36 years as a docent for the Chicago Architecture Center, he's gotten into Chicago's hidden nooks and crannies more than most people. He's even put together not one, but two PBS specials about all of the beauty Chicago has to offer. Now, he's working on something a little more...mysterious. Geoffrey sat down with Whip of the Morning Mix to talk...

Trivia Time! Which band has sold 15 million albums worldwide, hosted it's own cruise, and had it's own ice cream flavor? We'll give you a hint: No, they're actually bare naked. It's the Barenaked Ladies of course! Over the course of 33 years, the band has snagged two Grammy noms and created hits like "If I Had $1,000,000" and the theme song for the TV show "The Big Bang Theory." Their upcoming tou...

Belinda Carlisle knows she's been in the game for a long time. She was riding the high of The Go-Go's induction into the 2021 Rock N Roll Hall of Fame, and thought maybe it was time to hang up the boots and retire. That was until her son ran into Diane Warren who had some songs for Belinda to record. Now, retirement is out of sight and out of mind. Whip caught up with Belinda to talk about her new...

On this episode of Whip's Whatever Happened To...? Whip reconnects with someone who is generally considered to be one of the most handsome men in the history of handsom-ness. David Duchovny, star of massive hits like the X-Files and Californication, never really stepped out of the spotlight. But now he's working on something new: music. David joins Whip to talk about his new upcoming album, trying...

Whip catches up with Peter Billingsley to chat about his new film A Christmas Story Christmas, what playing Ralphie has meant to him, and so much more in the latest episode of Whip's What's Up With? Peter's credits include A Christmas Story, Elf, The Break Up, Four Christmases, and Iron Man among many others. Hear Whip weekdays from 5:30am - 10:00am on The Morning Mix on 101.9fm The Mix or listen...

On a special *spooOOooky* edition of Whip's What's Up With, we check in on local TV legend...Svengoolie! You may know him as the Son of Svengoolie, the host of Stoogapalooza, or by his real name: Rich Koz. In an exclusive interview with the man himself, Whip and Sven talk about his local roots in Chicago and Berwyn, creating his iconic character, and what's next for the horror fanatic in the lates...

What's up with...Richard Marx? He's the songwriter behind some of your favorite songs, and was a pop star of the 80s. Whip and Rich talk about his Chicago roots, performing with his sons, and his Family Guy cameo in the latest episode of Whip's What's Up With? Featuring an exclusive interview with Richard Marx! If you wouldn't mind giving us a rate, review, and follow we just might have a crush on...

What's up with... Jimmy Stafford? You might not be familiar with the name, but you'll definitely know him as a founding member of the Grammy Award winning band, Train. Whip finds out what he's been up to since leaving the band in 2016 in the latest episode of Whip's What's Up With? Featuring an exclusive interview with Jimmy Stafford himself! Rate, review, follow, and subscribe today! Learn more a...

What's up with... William Hung? You know, the guy with the so-bad-it-was-good viral American Idol audition! Whip finds out in the latest episode of Whip's Whatever Happened To... featuring an exclusive interview with William Hung himself! William Hung rose to fame in early 2004 after an unsuccessful audition performance of Ricky Martin's "She Bangs" on the third season of American Idol. Rate, revi...

What's up with... Macklemore? Whip finds out in the latest Whip's Whatever Happened To...? Macklemore, is an American rapper and songwriter whose real name is Benjamin Hammond Haggerty. He is a native of Seattle, Washington and has collaborated with producer Ryan Lewis as the duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. To date, Macklemore has released one mixtape, three EPs, and four albums. Please rate, review,...

What's up with... The Dell Dude? Whip finds out in the latest episode of Whip's Whatever Happened To... featuring an exclusive interview with Ben Curtis himself! Ben Curtis is an American actor who became known as "The Dell Dude" in a series of commercials for Dell Computers in the early 2000s. Rate, review, follow, and subscribe today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

What's up with... Creed? Whip finds out in the latest episode of Whip's Whatever Happened To... featuring an exclusive interview that Whip captured with Creed during their rise to fame in the 1990s. Creed is an American rock band from Tallahassee, Florida, formed in 1994. The band consisted of lead vocalist Scott Stapp, guitarist and vocalist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall, and drummer Scot...

What's up with... Keenan Cahill? In this special episode, Whip chats with Keenan Cahill himself! Keenan Cahill is an American Internet celebrity from Chicago, Illinois who lip-syncs to popular songs on YouTube. Keenan launched his first lip sync YouTube video on August 28, 2010 with the Katy Perry song Teenage Dream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's up with... fun? Time for Whip to find out! fun. is an American indie pop and rock band who originated from New York. They released two albums – Aim and Ignite in August 2009 and Some Nights in February 2012. Please rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast and catch Whip on Eric in the Morning on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago, at wtmx.com, or on the free Mix App. Learn more about your ad cho...

What's up with... Rebecca Black? Time for Whip to find out! Rebecca Black is a singer who rose to fame when the music video for her 2011 single "Friday" went viral on YouTube and across the internet. Please rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast and catch Whip on Eric in the Morning on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago, at wtmx.com, or on the free Mix App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

What's up with... Fergie? It's time to find out with Whip! Fergie, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She was a part of the successful group the Black Eyed Peas before going solo. She's also appeared in films and on television as both an actress and host. Please rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast and catch Whip on Eric in the Morning on 101.9fm The Mix in Chicago, at wtmx.com...

Have you ever wondered whatever happened to that one pop star you used to love, but who's totally dropped off the face of the earth? Or maybe that reality show person who was mega-famous for five minutes, but hasn't been seen or heard from since? Whip is here to get you these answers! It's Whip's Whatever Happened To...? A Podcast all about the stars, people, and things we used to care about.... a...