Dean Richards

The cast of Flanagan’s Wake joins Dean Richards to keep you in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit! They break down the show, discuss the Chicago roots, act-out some of their hilarious banter and sing some of their favorite hits!

Your favorite Disney songs are all thanks to one man, Alan Menken. Dean Richards shares his conversation with the world famous and Oscar- winning composer and they talk about the famous songs of Beauty and the Beast and more!

Chef Ashlee Aubin of Salero restaurant and Rainbow Cone’s owner Lynn Sapp joined Dean Richards to talk about the specialties and treats at both of their establishments.  

Firefighters Mike Bitters and Leah Giblin joined Dean Richards to discuss their participation in the ALA  “Fight for Air Climb” and some of the interesting aspects of fighting fires indoors and outdoors.  

Kathy Benson from Kelly Cruises joins Dean Richards to discuss the benefits of cruises, Dean’s upcoming cruise to Greece and some of the best cruise destinations.  

The cast of “Spamilton” joins Dean Richards to talk about their parody of the hit Broadway musical “Hamilton”, that’s playing at the Cabaret Theater.

Michael Kutza is the founder and artistuic of the Chicago International Film Festival, and he joins Dean Richards to discuss the Oscars becoming a fashion show and some of the over the top nominations.  

  Kristen Young, ALA executive director, joined Dean Richards live from  the “Fight For Air Climb” to discuss the event, upcoming fundraisers and tips for the early signs of lung cancer.  

Hamilton actor Jose Ramos joins Dean Richards to talk about his Chicago roots, his time at Chicago Academy for the Arts, and his introduction to Lin-Manuel Miranda and his unbelievable path to playing Phillip Hamilton and John Laurens in the hit Broadway and Broadway in Chicago Musical Hamilton! They also talk about the great partnership with CPS and the Rockefeller Foundation to give students a chance to see the show and perform in front of the cast themselves!   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3305530/3305530_2017-02-26-154830.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3749.mp3

Movie Reviewer for The Daily Journal and Fete Lifestyle Magazine, Pamela Powell, joins Dean Richards to give her Oscars preview .  They talk about how all the best picture nominations are worthy of their nomination in the category, the ins and outs of the Oscars process and discuss if the show tonight will be used as a political platform. Pamela and Dean also give their predictions for tonight’s awards. Who do you think will take home the most hardware tonight […]

Dean Richards shares his favorite conversations with some of the biggest stars from this year’s Oscar-nominated movies. He talks with Denzel Washington from ‘Fences,’ Mel Gibson and Andrew Garfield from ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ and Taraji P. Henson,  Janelle Monae and Octavia Spencer from ‘Hidden Figures.’ http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3305528/3305528_2017-02-26-153428.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3749.mp3

Paul-Jordan Jansen and Bri Sudia From ‘Sweeney Todd’ at the Paramount Theater join Dean Richards to talk about the show, their paths to the stage and how both actors are breaking boundaries in this classic show.   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3305525/3305525_2017-02-26-151425.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3749.mp3

Dean Richards and the listeners debate their favorite ‘food’ scenes in movie history as we gear up for the Academy Awards tonight! What’s your favorite movie ‘food’ scene?  

John Roeser and John Roeser the 4th join Dean Richards to talk about the great history of Roeser’s Bakery, their delicious Packzis for Packzi Day and their impact in Chicago. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3305521/3305521_2017-02-26-145321.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3749.mp3

In an exclusive interview, Dean Richards talks with Mariah Carey who shares her dislike for the Grammys, the truth behind her controversial New Years Eve Performance and more!