Dean Richards

Dean starts this week off talking with Dave Schwan and Andy Masur talking about making a show drinking game. Then Dave gives his weekly far flung forecast! Dr. Kevin Most, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Central DuPage Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s regular COVID-19 segment.  Dean starts the conversation off by asking Dr. Most […]

Dr. Kevin Most, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Central DuPage Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s regular COVID-19 segment.  Dean starts the conversation off by asking Dr. Most about transplants and why people should be an organ donor. Next Dr. Most explains what Myotonic Dystrophy is after the news of the passing of Gilbert Gottfried […]

Dean Richards is joined by the legendary Carol Burnett to reminisce about Carol’s career, her relationship with Lucille Ball, her upcoming show in Chicago next week, and more!

Dean starts off the show by sharing something new he learned about Dave Schwan, that he is left handed! Then Dean and Dave talk about the challenges they’ve faced being left handed. Next Dean takes some time to honor the life of longtime WGN Weatherman Jim Ramsey who passed away last week. Then Dave gives […]

Dean Richards was joined in studio by Ethan Slater to talk about his career and his current role playing Max Weinbaum in Good Night, Oscar, now playing at the Goodman Theatre.

Dean Richards shares an interview he had with actor Sean Hayes at the Goodman Theatre where they talk about Sean starring in Good Night, Oscar now playing at the Goodman. Later on, Sean shows off his piano playing skills.

Dr. Kevin Most, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Central DuPage Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s regular COVID-19 segment.  Dr. Most talks about hospitalizations slowly going down, an update on who can get the 4th booster shot, and mixing vaccines will enhance response. Dr. Most also takes listener question and to finish Dr. Most explains […]

Dean starts this week’s show off by honoring the life of actress Estelle Harris, who passed away yesterday at the age of 93.  Then Dave Schwan gives his Far Flung Forecast! Dr. Kevin Most, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Central DuPage Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s regular COVID-19 segment.  Dean and Dr. Most talk […]

Pat Tomasulo, WGN-TV Morning Sports Anchor and Reporter, joined Dean this morning to talk about his new comedy special, “Pat Tomasulo: What A Time To Be Alive “ now available for free on YouTube!

Robert Falls, Goodman Theatre Artistic Director, joins Dean talk about what is coming up at the Goodman Theatre for the 2022/2023, which will be Robert’s last as Artistic Director.

Dr. Kevin Most, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Central DuPage Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s regular COVID-19 segment.  Dean and Dr. Most talk about masking on public transportation and when it could end. Dr. Most also talks about which 4th COIVD shot people should get when they are eligible to do so. Later on, […]

With news that Bruce Willis would 'step away' from acting, we remember this 2013 conversation.

WGN-TV Morning News host Larry Potash talks with Dean about season 10 of “Backstory with Larry Potash” airing April 2nd on WGN-TV.

Dean shares an interview he did with singer Daryl Hall, who is coming to Chicago this week to perform at the Auditorium Theatre. For tickets and more click here. And to listen to Daryl’s new single, “Our Day Will Come,” click here.

Dean starts the show by welcoming back Dave Schwan and they remember Dave’s father, who passed away two weeks ago. Plus, Dave gives his Far Flung Forecast! Dr. Robert Murphy, Professor of Infectious Diseases, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Dean to give a COVID update. Dr. Murphy discusses the concern level over the […]