Dave Plier

Chicago radio greats Kevin Matthews and Mancow Muller join WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the world of radio and their upcoming event at The Arcada Theatre in St. Charles on Thursday, October 5th. For tickets: https://www.arcadalive.com/event/an-evening-with-radio-icon-kevin-matthews-and-mancow-muller-more/.

The legendary William Shatner joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about space, fear, his longevity in show business, and his upcoming appearance at Rockford’s Coronado Performing Arts Center.

As Joe Satriani just announced this week that he is reuniting with Eric Johnson and Steve Vai for his G4 2024 Tour, Joe talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about his influences, his collaborations, and his journey in rock.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to actress Tiffani Thiessen, best known for her roles in ‘Saved by the Bell’, ‘Beverly Hills 90210’ and now hosting MTV’s ‘Deliciousness’, about her new book: Here We Go Again, Recipes and Inspiration to Level Up Your Leftovers.

Author David Anthony Witter joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about his new book: Amazing Chicago, sharing fascinating stories that are even stranger than fiction. Architectural marvels, landmarks, heroes, villains, and even ghosts are chronicled alongside beautiful photos to tell the story of this incredible city.

Nancy Jones, wife of country music legend George Jones, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about the legacy of her husband. In the new book Playin’ Possum, Nancy reveals the true insider perspectives and little-known poignant as well as humorous stories about the country music legend, his battles with cocaine, alcohol, abusive behavior toward her and others, […]

Music icon Herb Alpert joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to celebrate 80 years in the recording studio, the success of A&M records, and the legacy of his unmistakable sound as he plays The Vic Theatre on Saturday, September 16th and Sunday, September 17th, 2023.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Watching TV author Wally Podrazik about the 70th anniversary of TV Guide, the writers and actors strikes, and the absence of a fall TV season with reality shows and reruns.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier sits down with comedian Nikki Glaser on her rise in the comedy world, her jokes about sex, commitment, boyfriends, drinking, parents and her safe space performing on the stage.

Chicago radio great Kevin Matthews joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about his upcoming appearance on Thursday, October 4th at the Arcada Theatre with Erich ‘Mancow’ Muller and comedian Mike Toomey. For tickets, visit oshows.com. Later, Jim Shorts joins the conversation with his ‘Pig Skin Picks’ for this Sunday’s Bears-Packers game.

WGN-TV’s Sarah Jindra and Ji Suk Li talk to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about their new weekday TV series ‘Spotlight Chicago’ which will spotlight Chicago events, showcase area individuals and organizations making a difference in the community, and feature visits to local attractions.

Journalist Bill O’Reilly joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about his views on the need for term limits, the challenges to pass legislation to get it done, and the witch hunts in Washington.

Mike Rowe from Discovery’s ‘Dirty Jobs’, Deadliest Catch’, podcast ‘The Way I Heard It’ and mikeroweworks.org joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to celebrate Labor Day, his $1M in scholarships, the American work ethic, and reducing remote working.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier celebrates comedy legend Bob Newhart as he celebrates his 94th birthday with behind the scene stories of ‘The Bob Newhart Show’ and ‘Newhart’.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier and Dave Schwan talk about the history of the American labor movement and the legacy of comedian Jerry Lewis and what was an annual tradition on Labor Day weekend, the MDA telethon.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Johnny Garrido about Gladstone Park’s Throwback Music Fest on Friday 9/8 – Sunday 9/10. The Gladstone Park Community will also honor all the sacrifices of our military members and first responders, past and present. Visit throwbackmuscifest.com for more information.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks backyard autumn grilling, tailgating tips and more with Weber Ambassador Kevin Kolman.

On WGN Radio’s Stand-Up Comedy Special, Dave talks all things comedy with Pat McGann, Tom Dreesen and his Sinatra stories, Richard Lewis on his longtime friendship with Larry David, Tom Papa, Judd Apatow on his friend the late Garry Shandling and Kelly Carlin on her father George Carlin. Dave also shares his 2014 interview with […]

Music legend Don McLean talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to preview his upcoming concert at The Arcada Theatre on Friday September 1st, writing and performing his iconic song ‘American Pie,’ and more.

Anheuser Busch heir Billy Busch joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about his family history and legacy in his new book ‘Family Reigns’ and also talks to Dave about his serious offer to buy back the Budweiser brand in America.