Ask the Housing Guru – Choosing a Mortgage Firm
WGN Radio’s Housing Guru, David Hochberg helps out Jimmy who doesn’t want to use his realtor’s preferred mortgage firm. Got a question for the Housing Guru? Email David at TheHousingGuru@wgnradio.com....
View ArticleDialing For News: Mall walker banned…for walking in a mall
Johnny talks to 73-year-old mall walker Anthony Arcese, who was banned from a Long Island shopping center for using the bathroom before the mall officially opened. Download:...
View ArticleJason Collins is the NBA’s first openly gay player – should we care?
Johnny and Buzz discuss the hype surrounding the Brooklyn Nets debut of Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player. Download: 022414JasonCollins.mp3
View ArticleEl Chapo caught after dialing Johnny B.’s voicemail
Johnny and Buzz discuss the capture of Mexican drug lord and Chicago Public Enemy No.1 “El Chapo.” Plus, hear some of the voicemails he left the show. Download: 022414ElChapo.mp3
View ArticleAsk the Housing Guru – Bank Lending Vs. Mortgage Broker
WGN Radio’s Housing Guru David Hochberg explains the difference between getting a loan from a bank versus getting a loan from a mortgage broker. Got a question for the Housing Guru? Email David,...
View ArticleBits of Brandmeier – Monday 02.24.14
Johnny and Buzz discuss the capture of Mexican drug lord El Chapo, the NBA’s first openly gay player Jason Collins, and the story of a 73-year-old mall walker banned from walking in a mall. Download:...
View ArticleVideo: Blackhawks Live – Kris Versteeg and Brandon Saad
Chicago Blackhawks forwards Kris Versteeg and Brandon Saad join WGN Radio broadcasters John Wiedeman and Troy Murray at the new Old Town Pour House Oakbrook location for the latest edition of...
View ArticleName that baby gorilla!
Brookfield Zoo is asking for help naming their new baby gorilla, so Johnny and listeners share suggestions. Download: 022514NameThatBabyGorilla.mp3
View ArticleAbe Vigoda is NOT DEAD!
Upon hearing news he missed Abe Vigoda’s 93rd birthday on February 24th, Johnny dials an old number of Abe’s from the Brandmeier Show files and is shocked to discover it still works – and that Mr. Abe...
View ArticleIf you think Mr. Moviefone bombed on the Today Show, press 1!
The man formerly known as Mr. Moviefone (Russ Leatherman) calls in to discuss the end of 777-FILM, while Johnny is more concerned with his performance on NBC’s Today Show. Download:...
View ArticleRemembering Harold Ramis
Johnny and Buzz discuss the genius work of the late great Harold Ramis (featuring Harold Ramis-Johnny B. interviews from the archive). Download: 022514RememberingHaroldRamis.mp3 Harold Ramis in 1984′s...
View ArticleHochberg video: Bank Statements and the Patriot Act
The Housing Guru David Hochberg answers Tina’s question. She wants to know why she has to supply her ENTIRE bank statement when getting a loan. Got a question for the Housing Guru? Send David an email...
View ArticleLatest news on El “Don’t Call Him Shorty” Chapo
Buzz reports the latest El Chapo news while Johnny plays more voicemails from the Mexican drug lord and asks the audience to answer a related movie trivia question. Download: 022614ElChapoMovie.mp3
View ArticleIt’s Vaportini time!
Jack Faller, the COO of Vaportini, shows the Brandmeier staff how to “get drunk without drinking.” Download: 022614Vaportini.mp3
View ArticleWill a waffle taco turn you gay? “Doc” Mike on fast food breakfast wars
The news of Taco Bell’s new waffle taco and decision to serve breakfast longer than McDonald’s causes listener “Doc” Mike to call in and rile up the audience (and Buzz) with his bizarre health advice....
View ArticleNo blurred lines here! A listener explains open marriage
Johnny talks about Blurred Lines singer Robin Thicke’s split from wife Paula Patton and their alleged “open marriage”; listener Pete calls in and explains how his open marriage led him to his true...
View ArticleHochberg full show: What’s going on in Barrington and the Northwest Corridor?
“Ask the Housing Guru with David Hochberg” for Wednesday, February 26, 2014. Download: HousingGuru22614.mp3 David Hochberg
View ArticleLate night TV talk – Seth Meyers’ debut
Johnny talks about the latest late night talk, including the debut of “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” Download: 022714SethMeyersLisaKudrow.mp3
View ArticleInside the Oscars swag bag
Newsman/Bluesman Buzz Kilman takes us inside the 2014 Oscars gift bag – because awards aren’t enough. Download: 022714OscarGiftbag.mp3
View ArticleAmerican Airlines: Don’t stop bereaving!
Johnny and Buzz discuss the American Airlines dropped bereavement fares. Download: 022714BereavementFare.mp3 An American Airlines plane at O’Hare International Airport (Alex Garcia / Chicago Tribune)
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