Dean Richards

Dean Richards welcomes in Ice Cube and Tracy Morgan from the new movie ‘Fist Fight.’ Dean talks with Ice Cube about his habits as a student, his role in ‘Fist Fight’ and his new 3 vs. 3 basketball league called the ‘Big 3,’ bringing ex-NBAers together to play the game they love. Dean then talks with Tracy Morgan about his triumphant return to the movies after his car accident. They then discuss  his character in ‘Fist Fight,’ his wild appearance […]

Honey West, Jordan Phelps,  Luke Meierdercks and Kailey Rockwell of ” Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” join Dean Richards to talk about their show based on the movie ‘The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.’ They break down the show about the Australian adventure of 3 friends, highlighting being a part of the LGTBQ community  and being considered an outsider in society. They also play some of your favorite hits from the show! http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3303233/3303233_2017-02-19-121133.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3749.mp3

As February is ‘National Hot Breakfast Month,’ Dean Richards discusses and debates the best breakfast spots in Chicago and beyond with his loyal and hungry listeners!

Dean Richards discusses CNN’s ‘History of Comedy’ and Rolling Stone Magazine’s ’50 Best Stand-Up Comedians Of All Time’ to talk about and remember some of the best comedians. He then engages with listeners and asks them to share some of their favorite comedians of all time.   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3303270/3303270_2017-02-19-144710.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3749.mp3

Dean Richards takes listeners through the list of the most handsome local TV anchors and personalities, none of which are bald. He asks listeners why there are not any bald men on the list and talks with listeners about the true beauty of being bald. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3303267/3303267_2017-02-19-143807.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3749.mp3

Dean Richards shares his conversation with  Chicago’s very own, and ‘John Wick 2’s’ Common. They discuss the movie, Chicago, and what the ‘Common Ground’ foundation is doing for youth in the city. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3303209/3303209_2017-02-19-090209.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3749.mp3

Dean Richards shares his conversation with ‘The Lego Batman Movie’ star Will Arnett,  and talks about Will’s love of Chicago and WGN, and what went into making the laugh-out loud comedy.   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3303208/3303208_2017-02-19-090008.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3749.mp3

Wendy Whiteside, Ed Kross and Michael Mahler of The American Blues Theater join Dean Richards to tell the listeners about the theater company and they talk about Dean’s Focus Award. They then talk to Dean about their new home, upcoming shows, and preview their upcoming musical “Buddy” The Buddy Holly Musical with a few songs and have listeners send in song request for Michael to play! http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3299073/3299073_2017-02-12-152013.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3749.mp3

Dean Richards pays tribute to the life and incredible career of Jazz legend Al Jarreau, who passed away this morning at the age of 76. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3299083/3299083_2017-02-12-154123.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3749.mp3

Author Nancy Hughes joins Dean Richards to talk about her book  The 4 Ingredient Diabetes Cookbook. They discuss diet tips for those with diabetes and the ease of making delicious meals with just a few diabetes-friendly ingredients. They also discuss the idea that people that have diabetes should focus on and enjoy what they CAN eat vs the restrictions they may face.   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3299086/3299086_2017-02-12-155126.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3749.mp3

Dean Richards and Dave Schwan celebrate the 53-year anniversary of the Beatles’ first performance on The Ed Sullivan Show, and talk with listeners as they remember where they were when the Beatles took over America. http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3299085/3299085_2017-02-12-154625.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3749.mp3

On the A-List interviews today, Dean Richards shares his conversations with Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne about their new movie, John Wick 2.   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3292797/3292797_2017-02-05-152537.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3749.mp3

Actress Molly Ringwald joins Dean Richards to talk about her stories and memories in Chicago, her impressive acting career and her new venture in Jazz, a love she’s had since childhood.    

Dean Richards is joined by Altheida Mayfield, the wife of the late Curtis Mayfield, to talk about their book, Poetic License: In Poem and Song. They discuss the paralyzing injury to Curtis, and how he still wanted to keep his gift of music alive by creating a book with all of his memorable music, lyrics and message. For more information about the Mayfields and the book, visit curtismayfield.com.   http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3292794/3292794_2017-02-05-151834.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3749.mp3

This week on the Foodtime segment, Senior Editor at Allrecipes.com, Leslie Kelly, talks with Dean Richards about some of the best Super Bowl soups you can make for the big game  tonight! They also discuss their favorite winter soups and the art of using  the unusually tasty chicken feet when preparing soup. Here are some of Leslie’s favorite recipes! http://dish.allrecipes.com/tex-mex-super-bowls/ http://dish.allrecipes.com/easy-fall-soups-ready-in-30-minutes/ http://dish.allrecipes.com/world-tour-chicken-noodle-soups/ http://dish.allrecipes.com/make-and-freeze-soups/ http://dish.allrecipes.com/soup-swaps-sos-for-boring-dinners/ http://allrecipes.com/recipe/245719/memphis-bbq-pork-totchos http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3292788/3292788_2017-02-05-150428.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3749.mp3