Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder

Bill and Wendy cross their fingers for the Cubs to make it to the World Series, and listeners reply unpleasantly from unavoidable nerves. Wendy thinks she is getting old, and turns to listeners to confirm or deny. Deano joins the duo to talk humor in film and “Birth of a Nation.” Professor Allan Lichtman struggles to predict this year’s presidential election, though he’s already gotten the last 22 right. And finally, WGN-TV reporter Tahman Bradley tells us exactly what happened […]

WGN TV Reporter Tahman Bradley describes to Bill and Wendy what was found in the room of a Hinsdale teen arrested for threatening a peer and for having Nazi props and arsenal in his bedroom.

Professor Allan Lichtman of the American University in Washington, D.C. has accurately predicted the election results since 1984. Now, he tells us why he can’t seem to make a prediction this year.

Dean highlights his conversation this morning with Tyler Perry, who has made a name for himself via philanthropy, his hilarious persona, Madea, and more, and discusses his opinion of Adam Sandler’s sense of humor with Bill and Wendy. Then, he gives Bill and Wendy his review of the 2016 remake of “Birth of a Nation,” a story of rebellion.

Bill has lost his “D” on his keyboard at home. Listeners give him DIY ways to solve the issue. Bill and Wendy discuss ransom phone calls, along with plain old scams and how to handle them. Then, Dr. John Duffy stops by to talk about marriage maintenance, Chicago Tribune columnist Kristen McQueary gives her take on the vice presidential debate last night, opening the phone lines to listeners from both sides. Finally, author Steve Stout gives us an Illinois history […]

After having just discovered the town, Cherry, yesterday, Bill and Wendy recruit author Steve Stout to educate them on the historical landmark. Hundreds of children lost their lives while working in the Cherry mine shaft, an event now known as the Cherry Mine Disaster. Steve has authored The Starved Rock Murders and Black Damp: Story of the Cherry Mining Disaster.

Chicago Tribune columnist Kristen McQueary evaluates Tuesday night’s vice presidential debate. Listeners from both sides weigh in, and ask questions about voters’ own criteria for success in the debate.

Dr. John Duffy discusses with Bill and Wendy marriages and efforts to keep them connected. Here is how spouses can show each other their continuous respect, from good night kisses to going out on frequent dates. Check out Dr. John Duffy’s new podcast, “Undue Anxiety”!

Bill and Wendy join a plethora of conversations today. They start from Google’s new venture with CNET Senior Editor Bridget Carey, reconnect with comedian Rusty Rich, celebrate television with Midwest Independent Film Festival executive director Mike McNamara and applaud Edie Simms, a 102-year-old whose bucket list wish of being arrested was recently fulfilled. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter at @billwendyshow, and on Facebook at Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through […]

Missouri senior center resident Edie Simms just turned 102 and fulfilled a wish on her bucket list – to be arrested. She shares her…fun experience with Bill and Wendy.  

Mike McNamara, executive director of the Midwest Independent Film Festival joins Bill and Wendy, alongside two television show pilot creators, to share . Nnamdi Ngwe and Puja Mohindra share how Chicago is special to them, how it caters to the creative world and why the festival is happening here.

Rusty Rich is a Scared Weird Little Guys comedy duo veteran, in Chicago solely for Sunday’s marathon. Rusty shares the differences between performing in Australia and here in the U.S., and reminisces to 20 years ago with Bill about their time making people laugh together.

Bridget tells us about a big Google event today, which will show why it matters that Google is making hardware to compete with that of Amazon, as well as the purpose of its new virtual reality headset. Then, Bridget gives us a glimpse into selling on Facebook, as opposed to on Craigslist, and the surprising product some are noticing. [audio http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3085305/3085305_2016-10-04-172605.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3739.mp3

Bill and Wendy had a marvelous Monday in the studio, talking music, politics, sports, science and pop-culture…because they’re just versatile like that! For starters, they discussed Kim Kardashian’s scary night in Paris. Next, they put on their election hats and were joined by Eric Zorn, who had quite a lot to say about the recent presidential debate, the Tribune’s endorsement and Donald Trump. After this, they spent a while trying to figure out what “dabbing” means. After lunch, they talked about […]

Bill and Wendy had a fun-filled Friday! They talked to John Williams about his upcoming show with Thomas Jefferson and they discussed the Tribune’s big political endorsement. Then, their go-to TV guide Curt Wagner joined them for a preview of next week’s shows and premieres. Speaking of TV, they also had Will Clinger and Harvey Moshman in from WTTW’s “Wild Tales,” to talk about the show and all the cool trips they’ve gotten to take because of it. Oh yeah, […]