Bill Hillman, Assistant Professor at East-West University, joins Rick Kogan to talk about the Chicagoland Intercollegiate Story Slam (Personal Narrative Speech), on Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the SLC Auditorium.

Tony Fitzpatrick joins Rick Kogan to talk about the current Jon Langford show at his Dime Gallery, Richard Lewis’ death, and what he is working on.

Ronnie Marmo joins Rick Kogan to talk about his return in “I’m Not a Comedian…I’m Lenny Bruce,” directed by Joe Mantegna and opening March 14, and “Bill W. and Dr. Bob,” about the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous, opening Thursday. Both are at the Richard Christiansen Theatre inside the Biograph Theatre. For tickets and more visit lennybruceonstage.com or billwanddrbobonstage.com.

Author Mark Larson and Peter Alter, chief historian and director of the Studs Terkel Center for Oral History, join Rick Kogan to talk about Mark’s new book, “Working in the 21st Century,” and an event on March 7 at the Chicago History Museum. For more information visit chicagohistory.org/event/ or hullhousemuseum.org

Christopher Burrow, director of operations at the American Writers Museum, joins Rick Kogan to catch up with what is new at the museum.

Chicago Literary Hall of Fame Associate Board President Carrie Muehle and Randy Albers join Rick Kogan to talk about the organization and the 2024 Randall Albers Young Writers Award!

Rick Telander, sports columnist at the Chicago Sun-Times, joins Rick Kogan to talk about what’s happening in the world of sports and also his new book,  “Sweet Dreams: Poems and Paintings for the Child Abed.”

Author Ed Zwick joins Rick Kogan to talk about his book about his time in Hollywood titled “Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood.”

Author Ron Rapoport joins Rick Kogan to talk about his new book, “Frank Chance’s Diamond: The Baseball Journalism of Ring Lardner.”

Grant DePorter, CEO of Harry Caray Restaurants, joins Rick Kogan to talk about Friday’s “Groundhog Day” reunion at Navy Pier. For more information visit harrycarays.com/groundhog-day

Mike Osacky from Baseballintheattic.com joins Rick Kogan to talk about sports memorabilia and what certain items are worth.

 Musician George Peter Block Jr. joins Rick Kogan to talk about his career and his song titled “Groundhog Day”. Listen to Peter’s song here.

Practical Theatre’s Paul Barrosse, Victoria Zielinski, and Dana Olsen join Rick Kogan to talk about the special “Ho-Ho Holiday Revue,” next Sunday at Studio 5.

Author Charles Billington joins Rick Kogan to talk about his book, The Chicago Bears: George Halas and the Road to the NFL Championship.”

George Ofman, award-winning sports reporter, anchor, and show host, joins Rick Kogan to talk about his book, “Tell Me A Story I Don’t Know.”

Tom Weinberg of mediaburn.org and filmmaker John Davies join Rick Kogan to talk about the Wednesday screening of John’s documentary, “Lincoln is Crying: Grifters, Grafters and Governors of Illinois,” at 6 p.m. Columbia College Film Row Cinema.

Joe Svoboda joins Rick Kogan to talk about his book, “Brothers, Bears, and Beers: A Memoir of Friendships, Adventures, and Mishaps.”

 Dennis Foley joins Rick Kogan to talk about his book, “Feloniously Yours.” 

Jill Crane joins Rick Kogan to talk about her book, “Glenview Prohibition: Bootleggers & Boondoggles.”

Photographer Mark Ballogg joins Rick Kogan to talk about his life story and terrific book, “Making Space”. To buy Mark’s book, visit balloggphoto.com.