8 time World Champion and the winningest Top Fuel dragster driver of all time Tony Schumacher joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Live from the 70th NHRA U.S. Nationals, Tony shares excitement for the racing and the amazing history that happens in Indianapolis every year. Listen as Tony talks about the great partnership with Leatherwood […]

Driver of the El Bandido Yankee Pro Stock Motorcycle, Flyin Ryan Oehler joins Dane Neal live at Lucas Oil Raceway and the NHRA U.S. Nationals. Hear as Ryan fills us in on all the action on and off the track, for race fans and the Official Tequila of Raceday. Ryan shares excitement around the races […]

3-time World Champion driver and team owner Ron Capps joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio from the 70th NHRA U.S. Nationals. Hear as Ron shares the magnitude of The Big Go and excitement around the unveiling of the NAPA Toyota GR Supra he will bring to the races. Listen as Ron fills us in on […]

Senior Director of Marketing for Jewel-Osco Tina Browen joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Tina shares the history of Jewel as a cornerstone of Chicagoland communities for 125 years. Listen as Tina fills us in on all the ways that associates and customers can experience and enjoy this Jewel milestone with in store […]

Throttleman for the World Championship El Bandido Yankee Mod-V Powerboat, Steve Miklos joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Steve shares the excitement around the recent Midwest Challenge win in Sheboygan. Listen as Steve talks about the community, race prep and of course the celebrations with El Bandido Yankee Tequila. The Championship team of […]

El Bandido Yankee co founder Jim Bob Morris joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Calling in live from Sturgis, Jim Bob shares the excitement around this amazing event that brings in bikers from around the world. Hear as Jim Bob fills us in on all the action, from concerts with friends like Kid Rock and […]

One of the driving forces behind the Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar in Naperville, Kyle Howard joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Kyle shares his and Angie’s inspiration for this seafood spot that always features fresh Oysters and other great seafood selections including crab legs, fish and chips and more. Listen as Kyle shares […]

Mayor Bill Sherer joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Mayor Sherer fills us in on all the reasons to visit and stay and his great history in the city of Canton Ohio. Listen as the Mayor shares the bright future and how Canton Ohio is a year-round destination for football fans and families. […]

Host of the Chicago Sports Podcast Brandon “Tracks” Hiatt joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Brandon shares all the excitement around Mongo’s Hall Ball and the efforts he and others have made to help make this event a reality. Listen as Brandon talks about legendary players and great guests that he talks with […]

Chief Communications Officer for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Rich Desrosiers joins Dane Neal live on WGN Radio. Hear as Rich shares all the action, activities and fun for fans and families that the NFL Hall of Fame has to offer. Listen as Rich talks about the Bears-related events with the preseason game and […]

Bears legend Dan Hampton joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Dan shares support for Steve McMichael and all the action coming up in Canton including Mongo’s Hall Ball and efforts to raise funds and awareness to fight ALS. For more information, tickets and to support events and efforts go to www.Tailgreeter.com https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5475902/5475902_2024-08-02-103202.128.mp3 Always WIN with […]

Misty McMichael joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Misty shares all the efforts of teammates, friends and family in support of her husband, Bears great Steve McMichael and the NFL Hall of Fame. Listen as Misty fills us in on all the events and celebrations in store for Steve as he and his […]

World Champion Pitmaster and the man behind Blues Hog BBQ, Tim Scheer joins Dane Neal live on WGN Radio. Hear as Tim calls in live from the BBQ competition in Collinsville and shares excitement for the news that Blues Hog sauces and rubs will now be available at another one of Chicago’s favorite stores. Tim […]

El Bandido Yankee Tequila co-founder Jim Bob Morris joins Dane Neal live on WGN Radio. Hear as Jim Bob shares excitement for the Chicago Bears 2024 team and the new players in place to make it all happen. Listen as Jim Bob shares ways El Bandido Yankee Tequila will help Chicago fans celebrate this year […]

Dane Neal gets you ready for Steve McMichael going into the Hall of Fame this weekend! John Namoff joins Dane to talk about Mongo’s Hall Ball that is a night to help fight ALS. For more information visit tailgreeter.com. Joe from Betty’s Brigade, joins Dane to talk about his mom’s battle with ALS and what […]

Anthony Martin Urban Youth Racing School joins Dane Neal to talk about his street race experience in Chicago and the future of racing.

Francis Wang Chief Executive Officer at NanoGraf Corporation joins Dane Neal to talk about the lithium battery, the future of power, and what NanoGraf does. 

Racecar driver Clay Curts joins Dane Neal to talk about his career and how to get started in racing. 

President of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race Julie Giese joins Dane Neal to recap the Chicago Street Race and discuss the race going forward.

Angel from “Tacos and Tequila” on Main joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Angel shares excitement for El Bandido Yankee activations during race weekend with tastings and race car appearances happening on the sidewalks of Speedway Indiana. Listen as Angel gives some fan favorites and delicious dishes, all made fresh at the restaurant […]

World Champion Pitmasters Tim Scheer and Brother Dicky of “Blues Hog BBQ” come to Chicago for another epic Windy City Smokeout. Hear as Tim joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio to share excitement for the events and what’s on the menu for fans this year. Listen as Tim talks about the amazing talents on site […]

Super Late Model star driver, Derek Thorn joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Derek shares thoughts on being back at the track and in Slinger Wisconsin, a hometown he had in the past. Listen as Derek talks about the history and legends who have made their names at Slinger and excitement to be […]

GM of the Raceway Bar & Grill, Dave Holloway joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Dave shares excitement around upcoming races and star driver Derek Thorn in on events this week at the bar. Listen as Dave talks about the great food, with Friday Fish Fry as well as homemade burgers, pizzas and […]

The undefeated and reigning champ of NASCAR in Chicago, Shane van Gisbergen joins Dane Neal in studio at WGN Radio. Hear as SVG shares his journey from his first win in both his and Chicago’s first races, to being the favorite now to sweep both Xfinity and Cup Series contests in year two. Listen as […]

Friday “trackside” The Urban Youth Racing School and Mercy Home for Boys and Girls announced the partnership and collaboration for a first ever Pilot Program with Chicago school youth, with supporters from Chevy Motorsports and NASCAR. Hear as UYRS founder Anthony Martin and COO Michelle Martin along with Mercy Home COO Joe Wronka share excitement […]

COO for Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, Joe Wronka joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Joe shares the amazing work and impact of Mercy Home in Chicago for over 100 years. Listen as Joe gives an overview of the at risk and underserved students, challenging backgrounds and the programs and structure in […]

Team owner Sam Hunt joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Sam shares excitement for NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend and talks about the big picture of building a race team with passion and great people. Listen as Sam fills us in on this race with Sage Karam behind the wheel and team Toyota […]

NASCAR Cup Series Champion, and Driver-Owner at Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing, Brad Keselowski joins Dane Neal at WGN Radio. Hear as Brad shares thoughts on the race, the City and excitement around NASCAR weekend. Hear as Brad talks about the team and getting things dialed in this season heading into Chicago. Listen as Brad fills […]

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Dane Neal and Nascarcasm (David Vrabel) discuss the upcoming Chicago Street Race!

BBQ pitmaster, author, and television personality Ray Lampe A.K.A Dr. BBQ joins Dane Neal to give some BBQ tips for this holiday weekend!

Chairman and Executive Director of the American Legion Premier Boys Sate Christopher Benigno and Director of Contests and Awards Daniel Lisella of The American Legion join Dane Neal to highlight ways that they assist veterans and help mold the youth through fundraising and scholarships. Visit illinoisboysstate.org and www.alaigs.org to learn more.

Award-winning peacekeeper, community activist, and public speaker Cobe Williams joins Dane Neal to highlight Noah’s Arc Foundation, which helps provide opportunities for youth in under-invested communities. Check out his new book at www.interruptingviolence.com.

NASCAR racer Andre Castro joins Dane Neal to discuss the upcoming Chicago Street Race! Then, Andre and Dane are joined by Anthony Martin of the Urban Youth Racing School to highlight how this non-profit helps educate youth about the sport of racing.

‘A Bite of Mexico’ is a family-owned restaurant in Mokena, Illinois. Co-owner Rick Barba and co-owner/chef Ron Torres join Dane Neal in studio to highlight their establishment, which features a chef-driven take on classic food from various regions of Mexico and a vast selection of premium tequilas and craft cocktails. Visit abiteofmexico.com to learn more!

GM of Nashville Super Speedway, Matt Greci joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Matt shares excitement for race weekend and all the action happening with the 3 NASCAR Racing series on track. Listen as Matt talks about the unique connection in “Music City” with great artists and how fans can experience it all […]

NASCAR Cup Series Driver Ty Gibbs joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Ty talks about his young career so far, already with multiple racing championships and Rookie of the Year awards. Listen as Ty shares thoughts on new tracks, challenges and expanding opportunities for fans of NASCAR. Ty gives input on this race […]

Rising star in racing, Clay Curts joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Clay shares his journey in racing, childhood challenges and paying it forward to raise awareness for Clubfoot Solutions while getting wins on track. With so much success at his home track of Grundy County, Clay talks about the importance of local […]

Dirt track superstar Rico Abreu and El Bandido Yankee CFO Eric Lanz join Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Eric and Rico talk about the excitement of the big win at one of racing’s great venues, I-70 Speedway in Missouri. Listen as Rico talks about the perfect partnership and pulling it all together with […]

Road America’s Communications Director John Ewert joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as John previews an incredible IndyCar series race weekend coming up for fans at the “National Park of Speed”. Listen as John shares the track history and why legendary drivers and the stars of today love to race and win at Road […]

Eagles’ legend and the inspiration behind the Hollywood hit movie “Invincible”, Vince Papale joins Jim Bob Morris and Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Vince shares the story behind his success and the amazing journey from schoolteacher to Captain of the Philadelphia Eagles. Vince fills us in on the backstory of the hit movie […]

El Bandido Yankee co-founder Jim Bob Morris joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Jim Bob shares excitement for the race by bringing “Tequila to the Track” with trackside tailgates and fun for fans. Hear as Jim Bob fills us in on El Bandido Yankee being the Official Tequila of Raceday and why race […]

4-time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves joins Dane Neal during the live WGN Radio pre race show. Hear as Helio talks about excitement for the race, new role as a partial IndyCar team owner and his latest opportunity to be the first driver ever to win a fifth 500. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4866945/4866945_2024-05-26-204445.128.mp3 his RACE weekend, make it […]

Racing legend Mario Andretti joins Dane Neal trackside to talk about the history, tradition and what makes the Indy 500 so special. Hear as Mario fills us in on the new blue “Winners Jackets” and what make IMS second to none. Listen as Mario talks about Kyle Larson trying to race both the Indy 500 […]

Nascar on FOX broadcaster Jamie Little joins Dane Neal to share the magic and magnitude of the Indy 500. Hear as Jamie fills us in on what makes it the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” and the excitement around Kyle Larson being in on all the action in Indy, looking to make history and then heading […]

WGN Radio host Dane Neal broadcasts trackside from the 108th running of the Indy 500. Hear as Dane is joined by the legendary Mario Andretti, current driver making history, Helio Castroneves, media stars Jamie Little and David Vrabel “Nascarcasm” and the voice bringing millions around the world watching “Back Home in Indiana”, our very own Jim […]

Driver of the Bandero Premium Tequila Toyota GR Supra,  Alexis DeJoria joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Alexis shares excitement to be back at Route 66 Raceway with a full house of fans. Listen as Alexis talks about the race team and getting dialed in this year with Chicago as a target for […]

Chicago’s very own and 8-time NHRA Top Fuel World Champion, Tony Schumacher joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Tony talks about love for the city, its fans, food and excitement to be back home. Listen as Tony fills us in on tributes in the works for his father and iconic racing leader Don […]

Three time NHRA Funny Car World Champion Ron Capps joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Ron talks about the magic of Route 66 and excitement to be back with packed stands for a second year in a row. Listen as Ron shares a life in racing with 30 years behind the wheel and […]

Three time NHRA World Champion and driver of the Matco Tools Top Fuel dragster, Antron Brown joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Antron shares excitement for race weekend and the unique experience for fans at Route 66 Raceway. Listen as Antron talks about team ownership and learning from icon Don Schumacher. Antron fills […]

Motorsports legend Tony Stewart and NHRA Star Leah Pruett join Dane Neal in studio at WGN Radio. Hear as this true “power couple” shares excitement to be in Chicago and for the upcoming race weekend at Route 66. Listen as Leah and Tony talk about the unique appeal of NHRA with every ticket being a […]

Acclaimed Chef and star of Food Network, Beau MacMillan joins Dane Neal at WGN Radio. Hear as Chef Beau shares excitement for the upcoming REV INDY event and preparing to headline as the event’s Celebrity Chef. Listen as Chef Beau fills us in on the support of Good Ranchers for this event and the impact […]

Victor Tenorio from Fat Rosies joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Victor shares how Fat Rosies is going to “blow up the house” at all the location to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Listen as Victor fills us in on the biggest bash at the Schaumburg location with mariachi, DJ’s, Lucha Libre and more […]

AEW Wrestling star Willow Nightingale joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Willow shares her journey in the sport and with AEW as it continues to grow and grow. Listen as Willow talks about love for fans around the world and inspiration for the next generation of wrestlers coming up. AEW Collision is coming […]

Jake Voegeli from the acclaimed Manhattan Brewing Company joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Jake shares the “Superhero origin story” of this Brewery and how it all started for him and the team. Listen as Jake talks about deep roots in town and community connections in Manhattan Kansas that have led to great […]

Blake Lothian, Driver of the GGT Energy Solutions, Wings & Wheels Chevrolet joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Blake shares excitement to be back at his debut track in NASCAR and what’s he likes and is looking for at the iconic Martinsville Speedway. Listen as Blake fills us in on important support by […]

Multi series Champion, Snowball Derby winner, and the all-time winningest driver in SRL history, Derek Thorn joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Derek shares excitement for the action coming up at Kevin Harvick’s Kern County Raceway with El Bandido Yankee Tequila being the official tequila of the Speedway throughout the season. Derek talks […]

IndyCar superstar Scott Dixon joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio leading up to the season kickoff in St. Petersburg. Hear as Scott shares thoughts on 56 wins over 23 years with the last 20 being consecutive starts. The iron man of IndyCar talks strength of the series and new markets making their way into the […]

Flyin Ryan Oehler, rider of the El Bandido Yankee Pro Stock Motorcycle for NHRA joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Ryan calls in live from Gainesville and the Gator Nationals to kick off the 2024 NHRA season. Hear as Ryan shares the excitement around the event’s huge crowd and fans getting in on all the […]

President of Phoenix Raceway Latasha Causey joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Latasha shares thoughts on International Women’s Day and what it means to her and other women in motorsports. Listen as Latasha talks about the business of running a successful track in NASCAR while being a role model in racing for girls […]

NASCAR Cup Series Champion, Ryan Blaney joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Ryan shares excitement around his visit to Chicago where he got an opportunity to spend time with CPS students in Garfield Park and talk about racing and inspiration for the next generation of fans and future careers in motorsports. Listen as […]

NHL Hall of Famer and El Bandido Yankee Tequila co-founder Chris Chelios, called into the live WGN Radio remote at The Barn Hockey Bar. Hear as hosts Joe Brand and Kevin Powell broadcast live from the bar, talking about the Blackhawks legend when he calls in with a special message for all the fans at […]

El Bandido Yankee tequila co-founder and NHL Hall of Famer Chris Chelios joins John Williams on WGN Radio. Hear as John and Chris talk about the upcoming career honor of his Blackhawks #7 Jersey being retired and the big celebration happening with El Bandido Yankee at the Barn Hockey Bar including a WGN Radio live […]

NASCAR Cup Series star and 2024 Daytona 500 Champion William Byron joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as William shares the whirlwind that has taken him from Victory Lane at Daytona to Times Square in New York City overnight and the excitement around winning The Great American Race. Listen as William talks about his […]

Big Game oddsmakers from around the world are working hard to predict everything that may happen Sunday. From the coin flip to who will win, to the final score and every possible statistic. One thing they ALL agree is on is the 100% chance that El Bandido Yankee will be called for “Necessary Smoothness” throughout […]

Co-founder and CEO of Tailgreeter, Nick Akrap joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Nick shares the work behind the tailgate takeover happening all over Las Vegas. Nick fills us in on signature events happening across the city and the huge all-day tailgate and watch party taking place on Sunday at the Virgin Hotel. […]

As we close in on the Big Game in Vegas between San Francisco and Kansas City, fans are showing their team pride through Tequila and El Bandido Yankee! KC fans will raise a toast to back-to-back World Championships and bring their legendary home field advantage to the weekend with “The Arrowhead”. Fans from San Francisco […]

As the 2024 season is set to begin, the undisputed, undefeated Champion of Chicago’s NASCAR Street Race, Shane Van Gisbergen joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Shane shares his amazing experience in the inaugural race and winning in his first NASCAR start on the city streets. Listen as SVG fills us in on […]

Dan Neal, filling in for John Landecker this evening, is joined by four studio guests for the first half: Jim Bob Morris and Chris Chelios to talk a little hockey, Dan Niss and Apurvah Shah from CNG Chicago to talk about sustainability. Later, Dane is joined by Blockbuster Blake Stubbs to talk movies of 2023 […]

Dane Neal, on his last night of the week filling in for John Landecker, is joined by Tim Shanley to recap the tailgaiting season after the Bears’ last game. Shortly after, Dane is back to promoting Chicago Restaurant Week and gives two restaurants some time to promote themselves. First, we have Rodolfo Cuadros, Chef at […]

El Bandido Yankee Tequila CFO Eric Lanz joins Dane Neal live on WGN Radio. Hear as Eric shares the latest on expanded partnerships with top drivers like Rico Abreu on Dirt, with Drag racing’s Flyin Ryan and the NHRA and more tracks from Indiana to the west coast, all ready to “Break Out the Bandido” […]

El Bandido Yankee Tequila founder and host of the Jim Bob Show on WGN Radio, Jim Bob Morris joins Dane Neal live on WGN Radio. Hear as Jim Bob shares all the action and excitement from the “Frozen Tundra Tequila Tailgate” at Lambeau Field. Listen as Jim Bob and Dane break down the Bear Packers […]

Dane Neal, filling in for your regular host John Landecker this evening, is joined by Jeff Lawler, owner of Greja’s Cafe, and Michael Lachowicz, owner of George Trois Group, to promote Chicago Restaurant Week happening over the next few weeks. After the news, Dane and David are joined by Jennifer Jolly joining live CES in […]

Dane Neal, filling in for your regular host John Landecker this evening, is joined by David Hammond in the studio to discuss Chicago foods and some Chicago food history. Also joining Dane is Lou Bank, founder of SACRED, to promote all the great charity work they do to help preserve the Ixcatec language. Go and […]

Though our cities have a bitter football rivalry, does that mean we can’t explore all that Green Bay has to offer? No! Join Dane Neal as he fills in for John Landecker this evening and welcomes Nick Meisner, Vice President of Digital Marketing and Communications for Discover Green Bay, on to the show to tell […]

El Bandido Yankee founder and host of the Jim Bob Show, Jim Bob Morris joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Jim Bob gives his predictions on the biggest Bears Packers game in years, what it all means and the two young dynamic quarterbacks in the mix. Hear as Jim Bob gives draft day […]

Dane Neal in for John Landecker this evening helps promote Chicago Restaurant Week with the help of two local chefs and restaurateurs In the first part of the segment, Dane welcomes Chef Lamar Moore from Bronzeville Winery, featuring American cuisine featuring locally sourced comfort foods matched with an impressive, rotating wine list with selections from around […]

Hear John Wiedeman and Troy Murray on the WGN Radio call as Connor Bedard scores the first overtime winning goal of his young career and helps the Blackhawks “Break Out the Bandido” with a win over the Winnipeg Jets. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4474612/4474612_2023-12-29-180912.128.mp3 For events, recipes, cocktails and more with the Official Tequila of GameDay go to www.elbandidoyankee.com

Hear John Wiedeman and Troy Murray on the WGN Radio Blackhawks Broadcast as they make the signature call for the big Blackhawks goal and opportunity to “Break Out the Bandido” with El Bandido Yankee, The Official Tequila of GameDay! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4474610/4474610_2023-12-29-185410.128.mp3 For events, recipes, cocktails and more with the Official Tequila of GameDay go to www.elbandidoyankee.com

Cure Bowl CEO Alan Gooch joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Alan fills us in on the game happening in Orlando and the important mission behind it all to help fund research to find a cure for cancer. Miami of Ohio and Appalachian State take the field and fans will enjoy all the […]

President of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race Julie Giese joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Julie shares holiday visits and support with great partners like Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois and ongoing efforts to bring year-round presence and partnership with NASCAR and Chicago. Listen as Julie talks about the successes of last […]

As Jelly Roll and the band head to Chicago, lead guitarist with Jelly Roll, Jack Fowler joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Fresh off the groundbreaking Backroad Baptism tour, Jack gives the backstory on the band that took America by storm this year with sold out shows, chart topping hits and an on stage pour […]

Hear John and Troy on the call on WGN 720 as the Blackhawks win in overtime for the first time this season and “Break Out the Bandido” in celebration after the winning goal by Kevin Korchinski. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4463970/4463970_2023-11-28-165410.128.mp3 Always WIN with the undefeated flavor of El Bandido Yankee, the Official Tequila of Gameday!

Throttleman for the World Championship Sun Print, Hooters, El Bandido boat racing team, Steve Miklos joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Steve shares excitement from the Championship in Key West and the hard work of the great team members that made it all possible. Listen as Steve fills us in on the post-race […]

Co founder and one of the driving forces for The Barn Hockey Bar on Odgen, Spencer Montgomery joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. After a Blackhawks overtime win, hear Spencer share the inspiration for the Barn, the passion behind it and for hockey in Chicago. Listen as Spencer talks about the spirits and personalities getting […]

Sprint Car superstar Rico Abreu joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Rico talks about his success in 2023, big moments and the teamwork that lead to a 15 win season and many many great finishes. Rico shares how he is relaxing during racing’s short off-season and how he and the team are recharging […]

Lou Bank, founder of the non-profit S.A.C.R.E.D., joins Dane Neal from Mexico on WGN Radio. The two chat about great food, traveling to Mexico for the holidays, and the business of great spirits and causes.

CEO and co-founder of Tailgreeter, Nick Tailgreeter, joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio to chat about the company and how it’s changing tailgating. The company provides pictures, descriptions, and reviews of tailgates and connects fans to great experiences.

Jason Baker of Green Mountain Grills joins WGN Radio’s Dane Neal to share some holiday grilling tips. Jason shares what technology they focused on when starting the company and how the grills can also double as an oven. The two also discuss listening to customer feedback and how it helped them as a company. For […]

Dylan Knox is the Beverage Manager at Cindy’s and he joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio to chat about their latest tropical pop-up bar.  The two chat about the Chicago Athletic Association and Cindy’s new tropical pop-up featuring fruit-forward flavors and rum.

Chef Danny Espinoza joins WGN Radio’s Dane Neal to share the best Thanksgiving leftover dishes. Usually, leftovers turn into soups, stews, and sandwiches, but Chef Espinoza shares how his Mexican culture inspires the leftover dishes he makes. Find more of Danny’s meals on Instagram.

Daytona 500 winner and driver of the #2 Ford for Team Penske in the NASCAR Cup Series, Austin Cindric joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Austin fills us in on his recent visit to the city and excitement around the announcement for the Street Race return. Austin gives his thoughts on the Pickleball […]

NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle star Flyin Ryan Oehler joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Ryan fills us in on all the action as the El Bandido Yankee Tequila team took Texas by storm for Stampede of Speed with events, music and racing. Listen as Ryan shares excitement for Vegas action happening and then […]

Chicago Blackhawks rookie and NHL first overall draft pick Connor Bedard scores first goal of his career to “Break Out the Bandido” during the broadcast on WGN Radio https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4445945/4445945_2023-10-15-114245.64kmono.mp3

Driver of the number 51 K-State Camaro in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, Jeremy Clements joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Jeremy shares excitement for the upcoming Kansas Lottery 300 and being behind the wheel of the Kansas State car this weekend. Listen as Jeremy fills us in on his thoughts about the race, […]

El Bandido Yankee Tequila CFO Eric Lanz joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Eric shares the “race” to bring “Tequila to the Track” and excitement for the statewide launch in all the Big Red Liquors stores in Indiana. Fans will add the Tequila that is “So FAST its Criminal” to their Raceday experience […]

Kansas State’s very own Jim Bob Morris speaks at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new and state of the art Morris Family Olympic Training Center. Jim Bob shares his story and personal connections to the school as well as the importance of athletics and gratitude for the support of the many people who helped […]

El Bandido Yankee Co-Founder Jim Bob Morris joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Jim Bob shares excitement for being named the “Official Tequila of Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park”. Listen as Jim Bob fills us in on pro stock motorcycle star Flyin Ryan and his extra incentives for success during drag racing’s biggest […]

Wings and Wheels Foundation Executive Director Briana Mulvihill with NASCAR Xfinity series driver Andre Castro

Live from Indianapolis Motor Speedway, VP of GM Performance and Motorsports, Jim Campbell joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Jim shares the legendary traditions and presence of Chevrolet at Indy and excitement for a race weekend with both NASCAR and IndyCar on track. Listen as Jim fills us in on the bigger picture […]

President of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Doug Boles joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Doug shares the four races happening at IMS with the biggest stars in both NASCAR and the IndyCar Series. Fun for the whole family and a great value with kids under 15 free with adult tickets. Head down to […]

President of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Doug Boles joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Doug shares the four races happening at IMS with the biggest stars in both NASCAR and the IndyCar Series. Fun for the whole family and a great value with kids under 15 free with adult tickets. Head down to […]

Chief Strategy Officer for Bowlero, Lev Ekster joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Lev shares excitement around the sport of bowling and especially as we celebrate National Bowling Day. Listen as Lev fills us in on the big tournament happening right here in Chicago with the top personalities at Barstool, PBA superstars, fans […]

NASCAR Xfinity driver of the #34 Chevrolet for Jesse Iwuji Motorsports joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Andre shares his journey and life in and around racing. From a Chicago Street Race debut with his own University of Chicago on board, to opportunities with Jesse Iwuji and NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith. […]

Driver of the #15 Honda for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Graham Rahal joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio at the Loews Vanderbilt. Hear as Graham shares his predictions for the Bears season and hopeful support of Ohio State Buckeye Justin Fields and other alums throughout the NFL. Listen as Graham talks about his family full […]

El Bandido Yankee founder Jim Bob Morris joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Jim Bob shares excitement for the fastest moving Tequila joining forces with rising musical superstar Jelly Roll as he and his band head out on the first big headlining tour of his career. Listen as Jim Bob talks about how […]

World Champion Pitmaster and driving force behind Blues Hog BBQ, Tim Scheer joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Tim shares excitement for his team and food to be one of the headliners for the 2023 Windy City SmokeOut. Listen as Tim talks about the honor to be with national stars of BBQ in […]

Star of Food Network’s “The Kitchen” Sunny Anderson joins Dane Neal to talk summer fun, 4th of July, Fireworks and her new hit show coming up. Hear as Sunny talks about the new season of BBQ Brawl and how costars Bobby Flay and Anne Burrell will coach and compete with 12 top team for the […]

America’s Rib King and BBQ Hall of Famer Famous Dave Anderson joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Dave shares patriotic excitement for celebrating our nation’s Independence Day through food and of course BBQ. Listen as Dave fills us in on the upcoming “Porking Lot Party” in Addison on July 8th and all the […]

Dane Neal is in for Bob Sirott on this 4th of July show with guests perfect for your summer drinking and dining needs. David Hammond, co-author of Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites and Dining and Drinking Editor at NewCity, talks about Chicago’s culinary fame and some of the history of a Chicago […]

Dane Neal is in for Bob Sirott on a Fourth of July show full of fabulous food and special events. ‘Famous’ Dave Anderson talks about the upcoming Famous Dave’s BBQ All-Star BBQ Series on Saturday, July 8th taking place at 1631 W. Lake Street in Addison. Then, Food Network personality Sunny Anderson joins the program […]

Dane Neal is in for Bob Sirott for a special 4th of July show to talk with some of NASCAR’s fastest racers. He is joined by racer Garret Smithley and Nick & Mirko Akrap, brothers and Founders of Tailgreeters, which is a new way to connect with others to have more enjoyable tailgate parties and […]

It’s the 4th of July and Dane Neal is in for Bob Sirott to talk about all things food, fun on the Fourth and the world of motorsports. Here, he talks about family road trips with Dave Schwan and he gives us a Far Flung Forecast, then Andy Masur breaks down the NASCAR race in […]

NASCAR Hall of Famer Ray Evernham joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Ray talks about his career in racing and as championship crew chief with Jeff Gordon. Ray talk about the beauty of Chicago and history-making impact of the race on the city streets as well as the teams and drivers and how […]

NASCAR Cup Series Champion and driver of the number 4 Ford for Stewart Haas Racing, Kevin Harvick joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Kevin shares races and memories with fans in his final season. Kevin gives thoughts on his connections with Chicago area racing and fans as the inaugural Chicagoland Speedway winner and […]

NASCAR Hall of Famer and NBC broadcaster Dale Jarrett joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Listen As Dale talks about the history-making race and broadcast coming up on the streets of Chicago. Hear as Dale shares the unique opportunities and challenges on the TV side and all the excitement leading up. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4135864/4135864_2023-07-02-174804.128.mp3 This race weekend […]

Three-time Cup Series Champion and NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrel Waltrip joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Darrell shares Chicago NASCAR history and connections and excitement for the first ever Street Race for the sport at the Cup level in NASCAR. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4135859/4135859_2023-07-02-173459.128.mp3 This race weekend make it Tequila at the Track with El […]

Fox NASCAR and ARCA Menards broadcaster Jamie Little joins Dane Neal from her 4th of July Weekend in Lake Tahoe. Listen as Jamie shares excitement for the Chicago Street Race and big picture impact for race fans and NASCAR. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4135861/4135861_2023-07-02-175801.128.mp3 This race weekend make it Tequila at the Track with El Bandido Yankee, the Official […]

The final lap around the studio begins with your hosts Dane Neal, and legendary racing broadcaster Pat Patterson driver Kevin Harvick, Broadcaster Darrell Waltrip, legendary driver Dale Jarrett, and to wrap things up Jeff Hammond NASCAR Broadcaster.

Tune in to the second hour of the WGN Street Race Radio Special, hosted by Dane Neal, and legendary racing broadcaster Pat Patterson they are joined by Ray Evernham, Fox Sports Reporter Jamie Little, Drivers Jesse Iwuji, Andre Castro for the University of Chicago.

It’s here, the NASCAR Chicago Street Race is this weekend, and what better way to get ready for the big weekend is to be informed about it. Join your host Dane Neal, and legendary racing broadcaster Pat Patterson as they interview some exciting guests like JimBob Morris, Brad Gillie, Doug Rice, and Alex Labbe.

Tim Muldoon, GM of Chicago’s Bub City restaurant joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Tim shares excitement leading up to the Chicago Street Race and all the ways fans will enjoy Bub City with live music, karaoke, brunches and of course award winning BBQ. Tim previews amazing events with Bub City including July’s […]

NASCAR team owner and driver Jesse Iwuji joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Jesse shares excitement around the upcoming NASCAR Street Race weekend and ways fans can get involved. Listen as Jesse shares his inspirational story and efforts to create more opportunities in racing with eRacing and outreach. Jesse talks about joining forces […]

The General Manager of Nashville Superspeedway, Matt Greci, joins the show to discuss the atmosphere in Nashville and what it is like to experience a race there. The two also talk about the food scene in Nashville and what the food/beverage experience is like at the superspeedway. He also gives his thoughts on the upcoming […]

Dane’s second guest, Jesse Iwuji, joins the show to discuss the new technology of eRacing and the benefits that it can have for kids who want to get into racing. Jesse also discusses his unique relationship with Emmit Smith. Then, two representatives from Westmont Cruisin’ Nights & Street Fair come on to discuss the event […]

Following Dean Richards, Dane Neal jumps on for the rest of the show with a plethora of exciting guests. Dane’s first guest, “The Food Guy” Steve Dolinsky, discusses his food and travel experiences along with his books and quest to find Chicago’s best pizza. If you would like to learn more, you can visit pizzacityusa.com.

NASCAR Xfinity Series driver and NBC pit reporter Parker Kligerman joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Parker heads to the lakefront to support the recent Rolex United States Sail Grand Prix in Chicago. Listen as Parker shares excitement for the “Summer of Racing” and the upcoming NASCAR Chicago Street Race, bringing the Cup Series […]

Star dirt track driver Rico Abreu joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Rico shares his passion for racing and appreciation for fans and families at the track. Rico talks about his recent visit to the Indy 500 and how he is excited to help raise awareness for dirt track racing and experience amazing […]

Communications Director at Road America John Ewert joins Dane Neal on this Memorial Day to discuss Josef Newgarden’s victory at the Indy 500 on Sunday as well as Road America’s upcoming events such as the Sonsio Grand Prix on June 15th-18th.

In the final two hours of this Memorial Day show, Dane Neal, filling for Lisa Dent, is joined by Dining and Drinking Editor for Newcity/Chicago, David Hammond, to highlight several Chicago delicacies and discuss the James Beard Awards. Then, Ray “Dr. BBQ” Lampe, calls in and shares his thoughts on whether or not there’s a true Chicago-style […]

In the third hour of this Memorial Day show, Dane Neal, filling for Lisa Dent, is joined by owner of Blues Hog Barbecue, Tim Scheer, to talk about the Barbecue Hall of Fame, the Windy City Smokeout, and his own personal barbecue set-up. Later in the hour, syndicated columnist for the Chicago Tribune Eileen Ogintz […]

In the second hour of this Memorial Day show, Dane Neal, filling for Lisa Dent, is joined by the owner of Aurelio’s Pizza, Joe Aurelio, to talk about the pizza chain and its relationship with the city of Chicago. Then, president of Lettuce Entertain You restaurants, R.J. Melman, addresses the organization’s partnership with NASCAR as […]

In the first hour of this Memorial Day show, Dane Neal, filling for Lisa Dent, is joined by CEO and President of Visit Indy, Leonard Hoops, to discuss the various attractions in Indianapolis, including White River State Park, Lucas Oil Stadium, and more! Later, singer, Jim Cornelison talks about his career and his performances at […]

16-time NHRA Funny Car World Champion John Force joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as John shares excitement to be back at Route 66 Raceway and importance for the sport to be back in the Chicago market. Listen as John talks about history in Chicago, great fans and racing in the Midwest. John fills […]

NHRA Funny Car World Champion Ron Capps joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Ron shares his appreciation for being back in the Chicago area and going for his 3rd consecutive Championship this year. Ron fills us in on the satisfaction so far as a team owner and challenges overall, while maintaining top form […]

NHRA Funny Car star and Italian American Sports Hall of Famer Alexis DeJoria joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Alexis shares excitement to be back in Chicago and on track to make even more history as the first female driver to ever make 200 professional starts. Listen as Alexis fills us in on […]

Springfield native and NHRA Funny Car star Tim Wilkerson joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Tim talks about great support from friends and fans that this Illinois based race team has seen over the years and excitement to get back to one of the top facilities in racing. Listen as Tim shares appreciation […]

President of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Doug Boles joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Doug takes a moment between events to fill us on on all the action in the month of May. From the GMR Grand Prix to parades, elevated food, music and more, the 107th Indy 500 celebrations and related festivities […]

NASCAR Cup Series Driver, Daniel Suarez joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Daniel shares his time at the Field Museum with students, talking about his passion for racing and the connections to school and speed. Listen as Daniel fills us in on his thoughts for Chicago Street Race and how his team, Trackhouse […]

8 time World Champion and the best Top Fuel Dragster driver of all time. Tony Schumacher joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Tony talks about coming home to Chicago and heading to Wrigley Field with fans this weekend. Listen as Tony shares excitement for the return of NHRA racing to Route 66 and […]

World Champion Pitmaster and the force behind Lillies Q, Chef Charlie McKenna, joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Charlie shares this event that has fellow Chefs Stephanie Izard, Brian Jupiter and more competing for charity and serious bragging rights in a war of the wings. Listen as Charlie talks about the range of […]

REV Celebrity Chef Kelsey Murphy and IndyCar driver Alexander Rossi

IndyCar superstar and Indy 500 winner Tony Kanaan joins Dane Neal in WGN Radio. Hear as Tony talk about bittersweet excitement for his final Indy 500 and popularity of the series and sport in 2023. Listen as Tony talks about the groundbreaking CW and Vice television series “100 Days to Indy” starting this week. Tony […]

NASCAR driver Harrison Burton and Chicago Street Race President Julie Giese visit students at "After School Matters"

At the 2023 Draft press conference, Head Coach of the current Champions meets with the media to share the team’s draft priorities and insight into this year’s picks. “We’re already the best…so team goals are really just to keep improving our post game celebration” said Coach, adding “El Bandido Yankee’s incredible smoothness, frankly just makes […]

Award winning author and Forbes writer Hudson Lindenberger joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Hudson shares his new podcast “Booze News” and the inspiration behind the series and stories of the spirit world. Listen as Hudson fills us in on upcoming guests including NFL Hall of Famer Troy Aikman, Movie Star Dwayne “The […]

CEO and Founder of Lazy Dog Restaurants Chris Simms joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Chris shares excitement for the new location and new menu for fans even closer to Chicago in Oak Brook. Listen as Chris fills us in on inspiration for dishes, cocktails and the latest with the Beer Club along […]

Country Thunder’s Gerry Krochak joins Dane Neal live in Arizona. Hear as Gerry shares the historic success of the world’s premier country music celebration that has taken it from Saskatchewan Canada in 2005 to 7 festivals all around North America today. Listen as Gerry fills us in on headliners including Luke Bryan, Cody Johnson and […]

NASCAR Champion Kurt Busch stops by the broadcast booth before a Blackhawks game while in town on a whirlwind tour of Chicago sports. Kurt talks with Joe Brand, John Wiedeman and Troy Murray and shares Chicago area roots and love for Chicago sports and WGN as he fills us in on all the racing action […]

NASCAR Star and Cubs fan Kurt Busch at Wrigley Field for Opening Day

Three time NHRA Top Fuel World Champion, Antron Brown joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Antron shares excitement for the NHRA Arizona Nationals and a return to the track where he set personal records for speed and ET. Listen as Antron talks about love for the area, Arizona fans and racing so far […]

Legendary wrestler and coach Dan Gable joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio from the NCAA Division 1 Wrestling Championships in Tulsa. Hear as Coach Gable gives his perspective on the upset loss for Spencer Lee and reasons behind it. Hear as Coach Gable talks about his similar experience and using setbacks as positives going forward. […]

Tulsa Mayor, G.T. Bynum joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as the Mayor shares excitement for the NCAA Division 1 Wrestling Championships happening in his city. Listen as Mayor Bynum fills us in on ways the thousands of fans will be able to experience sports and the parks, restaurants, museums and more in Tulsa. […]

Latasha Causey, President of Phoenix Raceway, joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Latasha shares excitement to host her first race weekend as President, and in her hometown of Phoenix. Listen as Latasha talks about her vision to bring more people to racing and having fun with fans leading up to the events. Latasha […]

2 time NHRA Top Fuel Champion, Brittany Force joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Brittany shares her off season activities and ways she and the team celebrate during a Championship season. Listen as Brittany talks about Gatornationals, testing and taking the pressure in stride with the excitement around the season kick off. Brittany […]

Flyin Ryan Oehler, driver of the NHRA El Bandido Yankee Pro Stock Motorcycle joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Ryan shares the recent adventures of bringing his team and Tequila to the always action packed Daytona Bike Week festivities. Ryan fills us in on getting to Gainesville for the Gatornationals and the start […]

Defending Indy 500 Winner and driver of the Ganassi Racing Honda, Marcus Ericsson joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Marcus shares support from Sweden and how his Formula 1 fans have followed him to the IndyCar Series. Listen as Marcus talks about the Indianapolis 500 and the impact on his career, off-season excitement […]

Lisa Orloff, founder of World Cares Center joins Vince Davis and Dane Neal on Preparedness Matters. Hear as Lisa shares the genesis of the organization in the immediate aftermath of September 11th. Lisa fills us in on her path from the fashion world to a leading voice in shaping the way volunteers can have positive […]

Driver of the #51 Chevy Camaro in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Jeremy Clements joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Jeremy shares excitement for the new racing season and being back at Daytona after last year’s win. Listen as Jeremy shares great events and fun with fans and friends like El Bandido Yankee Tequila. […]

NASCAR Cup Series driver Martin Truex Jr. joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Martin fills us in on his win in the CLASH at the Coliseum and starting the season off in the best way after going winless last year. Listen as Martin shares excitement for the Daytona 500 and the importance of […]

El Bandido Yankee co-founder and host of the Jim Bob Show with Dane joins Dane Neal live before the recent AFC Championship game. Hear as Jim Bob previews the action, the historic rivalry in the making between the Bengals and Kansas City quarterbacks and what it would take to make the move to super Sunday. […]

President of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race, Julie Giese joins Dane Neal in WGN Radio. Hear as Julie shares the latest news of top acts taking the stage for the fan festival weekend this Summer. The Chainsmokers, Miranda Lambert, The Black Crowes and Charlie Crockett will entertain fans with full concerts over the two-day festival. […]

Multiple motorsport superstar and the man behind the Nitro Circus, Travis Pastrana joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear Travis share “bucket list” dreams of Daytona and the combination of fans, sponsors and legendary partners in place to pull it off. Listen as Travis talks about team 23XI as perfect partners and how Denny Hamlin […]

Managing Director of Driver and Team Marketing for NASCAR, Patrick Rogers joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Patrick previews the second race taking place at the legendary L.A. Coliseum and all the work to make this miracle of music, marketing and motorsports happen. Listen as Patrick talks about new fans and excitement around […]

In Hour 2 Dane Neal, filling in for Dean Richards, is joined by Jim Bob Morris, Former Green Bay Packer, Doug Boles President of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Graham Rahal, Race Car Driver, and Nick Lowery, former Kansas City Chief.

Dane Neal filled in for Dean Richards on this Sunday Morning. Dane in this hour is joined by Travis Pastrana, Professional Motorsports Competitor and Julie Giese, President of Chicago Street Course! Then Dane talks with WGN Sports Anchor Mark Carman to preview the NFL Conference Championship games today.

Celebrated voice in emergency preparedness and management, Ed Conley joins Vince Davis and Dane Neal on Preparedness Matters. Hear as Ed shares his career, lessons he has learned along the way, and thoughts on the next generation and future of those in the preparedness field. Ed fills us in on his new best-selling book “Promote […]

World Champion Pitmaster Tim Scheer joins Dane Neal and Jim Bob Morris on WGN Radio. Hear as Tim shares excitement for the signature Hula Bowl culinary experience coming up the “El Bandido Yankee – Blues Hog BBQ and Tequila Tailgate”. Listen as Tim talks about the amazing things Blues Hog is cooking up for players, […]

Executive Vice President of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Matthew Mahoney joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio and the El Bandido Yankee “Road to the Hula Bowl”. Hear as Matthew shares the history of the organization and its genesis with NYFD’s Stephen Siller and his heroic efforts on 911. Listen as Matt fills us in […]

NFL great and Chiefs Hall of Famer Nick Lowery joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Nick fills us in on the game coming up in Orlando with great causes, star players, incredible coaches and the history and tradition of the Hula Bowl in its new home on the UCF Campus. Listen as Nick […]

Co-founder of UglyChristmasSweaters.com, Fred Hajjar joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Fred shares how it all started and how Ugly Christmas Sweaters, went from just a novelty to a trend and now as holiday favorite for millions fans of Christmas and fun around the world. Hear as Fred talks about how the business and industry […]

Howie Rose, Senior Program Manager Emergency Preparedness and Response, Power Operations for the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) joins Vince Davis and Dane Neal on Preparedness Matters. Hear as Howie shares the great history of the TVA and the 88 years of service to over ten million residents in seven states. Listen as Howie fills us […]

Olympic gold medalist, and 15 time National Championship coach for the Iowa Hawkeyes, Dan Gable joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Coach Gable talks about the current state of wrestling in America with momentum on the world stage and women’s wrestling gaining popularity all over in both high school and college. Listen as […]

One of racing’s biggest stars and even bigger personalities, Helio Castroneves joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Helio previews the excitement around the new groundbreaking documentary series that will bring fans behind the scenes with IndyCar and all the action leading up to the 2023 Indianapolis 500. Listen as Helio shares things not […]

14-time World Champion in an unprecedented 8 divisions, Manny “Pac Man” Pacquiao joins Dane Neal live from Korea on WGN Radio. Hear as Manny shares excitement for the unique charity match up against World Combat Style fighter and Korean social media sensation DK Yoo. Manny fills us in on his training for this fight, strategy […]

President of the Iowa City Area Sports Commission Josh Schamberger joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Josh shares the excitement of the top teams in the world for both men and women, competing in Iowa for the UWW World Cup December 10th and 11th. Listen as Josh talks about the history being made […]

Educational ambassador Solo Greene joins Vince Davis and Dane Neal on Preparedness Matters. Solo is a member of the Nez Perce tribe and an education specialist with an environmental group on the tribe’s reservation in Idaho, he began going into elementary schools five or six years ago to speak to students. Listen as Solo shares […]

Leading voice of tech and lifestyle, Jennifer Jolly joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Jenn shares the latest gadgets that are popular this Black Friday. For more information on these and other cool things be sure to read Jennifer Jolly and Tech-ish in USA Today and go to https://www.techish.com

Singer John Vincent entertains crowds with his covers of Frank Sinatra, Louis B. Armstrong, Johnny Cash, and many more. He joins Dane Neal to talk about his Sinatra performances and his career. To buy tickets to his next performance, visit www.rizzosbarandinn.com

Ric Flair, WWE 16-time World Champion and two-time Hall of Fame Inductee, along with Chad Bronstein join Dane Neal. The three discuss the creation of Ric Flair Drip and his cannabis collection.

Keeper of the flame and equipment guru for Amazingribs.com Max Good joins Dane Neal to talk about what his Thanksgiving was like and his holiday gift guide! Get all your grilling and BBQ tips, recipes, gadgets, grills, and more at amazingribs.com, and see the sauces for yourself at www.Blackswancompany.com

Chef Sarah Grueneberg joins Dane Neal to talk about her new book Listen to Your Vegetables. Chef Grueneberg explains how she formatted the book with thoughts on produce availability and difficulty level. Plus, she talks about sharing her voice with the cookbook. You can find Sarah’s book here.

Carol Howard, Rev Executive Director for IU Health Foundation, joins Dane Neal to talk about the gift of experience with Rev. From high-level cuisine to the setting of Rev, Carol talks about the kickoff of the greatest month in racing leading up to the Indy 500. Proceeds go to trauma and critical care and Carol […]

Brad Parker, owner of the Hampton Social, talks to Dane Neal about new menu items for brunch and what the experience is like for customers. The two also talk about Brad’s 40 under 40 Crain’s award.

Former Bears defensive end, and pro football Hall of Famer, Dan Hampton joins Dane Neal to talk about some Chicago Bears history. Dan talks about when he would play on Thanksgiving and Sunday’s New York game with the possibility of Justin Fields starting.

Chocolate and Chip were the turkeys that were pardoned by the President this Thanksgiving. Chairman of the National Turkey Federation Ronnie Parker joins Dane Neal about being at the White House for their pardoning.

Dane Neal is joined by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar to talk about Cabo Wabo and his journey in the alcohol business. Sammy also talks about what it felt like to see his alcohol being served at bars and the comparison to the feeling of hearing his song on the radio.

Food Network star and author Molly Yeh joins Dane Neal on Thanksgiving to talk about her Chicago-area roots and her show on the Food Network. Molly also talks about cooking the meals she grew up enjoying and her discovery of rich cuisine in the Midwest.

El Bandido Yankee co-founder Jim Bob Morris joins WGN’s Dane Neal on Thanksgiving to talk about his tequila turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. The two also talk about how far in advance you should start shopping for your dinner.

National Turkey Federation spokeschef and BBQ pitmaster Ray Lampe joins Dane Neal to talk about how holidays differ from other days when cooking a turkey. From White Castle stuffing to bacon-wrapped turkey, the two talk about it all.

NHRA Drag Racer Brittany Force joins Dane Neal to talk about her 2nd championship win and her successful career in the sport. Brittany also talks about the NHRA female representation and the influence her dad has on her career. You can find Brittany on Instagram and Twitter.

Dane Neal is joined by the President and COO of Feeding America, Katie Fitzgerald, to discuss food insecurity. She talks about food banks and partnerships with food delivery services in their organization. For more information, visit www.feedingamerica.org

Famous Dave Anderson joins Dane Neal to talk about his Chicago roots, BBQ, and his wild rice soup recipe. Dave also talks about the role of cranberries in a Thanksgiving meal and how he prefers using them.  For more information on all things food and fun for the holidays check out https://www.famousdaves.com/ 

Pastry chef and TV personality Duff Goldman joins Dane Neal to give listeners baking tips for this holiday season. Duff talks about the show Kids Baking Championship and his book “Super Good Baking for Kids”. Duff tells listeners how to make the best cookies and his favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal.

Driving force of the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals, Bob Ashton, joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Bob talks about the excitement for the upcoming show at the Donald E. Stephen’s Convention Center Nov 19 and 20. Listen as Bob shares the cars, seminars, sponsors and celebrity guests that will be in on […]

NHRA World Champion Antron Brown joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Antron shares excitement for the finals and a chance for another championship. Listen as Antron talks about importance of the next generation of fans, his start in the sport and looking forward to being back in Chicagoland. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4042056/4042056_2022-11-13-155556.64kmono.mp3

NHRA Funny Car World Champion Ron Capps joins Dane Neal live from the finals in Pomona. Hear as Ron shares the history of Pomona and excitement for the race weekend. Listen as Ron talks about the fun of visiting new markets each week and the food scenes and personalities getting in on Wingin’ it with […]

Flyin Ryan Oehler joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio live from the track during the NHRA finals in Pomona. Hear as Ryan talks about excitement for racing and helping to bring Tequila to the Track with El Bandido Yankee. Ryan fills us in on how El Bandido Yankee is the exclusive Tequila for NHRA race […]

2-time IndyCar Series Champion Will Power joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Will shares excitement after winning his second IndyCar Championship, to add to his Indy 500 win and the all-time record for pole positions. Will fills us in on the confidence this season and predictions for success by his wife and support […]

All-time great NASCAR crew chief and acclaimed voice of motorsports Jeff Hammond joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Jeff shares his thoughts on Ross Chastain and the miracle moment from Martinsville and how that leads into extra excitement for Championship Weekend at Phoenix Raceway. Listen as Jeff gives his thoughts on the great […]

BBQ Hall of Fame Pitmaster and TV personality Lee Ann Whippen joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Lee Ann shares excitement for NASCAR Championship Weekend and the fan experience at the track including Pit Boss grills and El Bandido Yankee Tequila. Lee Ann gets in on some of the best food in the […]

Award-winning racing reporter and Fox NASCAR star Bob Pockrass joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear Bob share thoughts on excitement in Phoenix as well as on Ross Chastain’s history-making move at Martinsville and what it means for racing moving forward. Listen as Bob looks back on the season and reflects on history being made […]

Driver of the number 7 Brandt Chevrolet for Jr. Motorsports, Justin Allgaier joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Justin shares excitement for being a part of the Championship 4 in the NASCAR Xfinity Series this weekend. Listen as Justin shares Illinois roots and pride to be a part of the great Brandt team […]

Senior Manager of Domestic Operations for Project Hope, Harley Jones joins Vince Davis and Dane Neal on Preparedness Matters. Hear as Harley shares the history and vision of the organization and how Project Hope took on and overcame challenges during the pandemic, emerging stronger and more impactful. Listen as Harley also shares the Project Hope […]

World Champion Pitmaster of Heavy Smoke BBQ, Chris Schafer joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Chris talks about making BBQ History recently by winning “The Jack” and the excitement to be in Yorkville Illinois to help headline Saluting With Smoke. Saluting With Smoke, presented by Sean Young and Mission Zero Hundred Hours, is […]

Managing Director of Event Experience for NASCAR Michael Verlatti joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Michael shares his journey in racing and anticipation for the upcoming Championship Weekend at Phoenix Raceway. Listen as Michael talks about innovative ways NASCAR is elevating the fan experience at iconic tracks and destinations across America and bringing […]

Leading voice of tech and lifestyle, Jennifer Jolly joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Jenn shares the latest gadgets and apps that will help kids get better and less distracted sleep with the VTech V-Hush Sleep Training Soother. Listen as Jenn gives kids a closer look at the world with their first microscope […]

President of Phoenix Raceway Julie Giese joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Julie shares excitement around this year’s playoffs with the Championship Weekend happening at her track. Listen as Julie talks about leading the way with the history making Chicago Street Race for NASCAR coming to the Lakefront July of 2023. The race […]

Marketing and Creative Director for Barrio Queen, Andrew Patti joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Andrew shares the vision and flavors of these beloved restaurants in Arizona. Just a road trip away, Barrio Queen has seven locations in the valley that is the seasonal home for Chicago’s baseball teams, national events like The […]

Dustin “The Hanyak” Jacoby joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio.  Hear at the UFC Light Heavyweight Contender talks about training for the next fight coming up against Khalil Rountree. Listen as Dustin shares gratitude for fans and success on this streak towards the top 10 and ultimately the title. Dustin shares pre fight and training […]

Grammy Award winning comedian, author and actor Lewis Black joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Lewis shares his visit to Chicago to support legendary writer Kurt Vonnegut and the Museum and Library that he Chairs. Listen as Lewis talks about the important work, and special event happening at the Cliff Dwellers and with […]

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Dave Magers, CEO of Mecum Auctions, joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Dave shares excitement for Chicago area events and gives an overview of the industry and what’s coming. Listen as Dave tells us why Mecum is leading the way as the biggest player in this space at a time when the automotive […]

NBC and Mecum Auctions host John Kraman joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio to share excitement in the works as 1000 cars come back to the Chicago area this weekend for fans to see and take home! For more information on auctions, events, bidding and more go to https://www.mecum.com/ https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4018200/4018200_2022-10-15-110000.64kmono.mp3

Executive Director of Emergency Management at Tulane University Jason Ferguson joins Vince Davis and Dane Neal on Preparedness Matters. Hear as Jason shares his journey through public health, student affairs and emergency preparedness that led him to where he is today at Tulane. Listen as Jason fills us in on exciting efforts at Tulane and […]

Jack Daniel’s Master Distiller Chris Fletcher joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Chris shares excitement for this fully open weekend, welcoming teams from around the world to the hollow for the most prestigious contest in BBQ. Listen as Chris fills us in on the latest efforts and expressions at Jack Daniel’s, including the […]

World Champion Pitmaster and BBQ Hall of Famer Tuffy Stone joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Tuffy shares his culinary career that has taken him from classic roots to the top of competition BBQ and beyond, to books and TV. Listen as Tuffy tells us about the special place The Jack has in […]

Business leader, philanthropist, star of CNBC’s hit show The Profit and Chicago’s very own, Marcus Lemonis joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Marcus shares excitement for his new show “The Renovator” coming tuesday’s on HGTV. Listen as Marcus fills us in on inspiration for the show and key elements that bring homeowners together […]

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Acclaimed chef and restaurateur Tyler Florence joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Tyler shares excitement for his visit to Chicago and to bring some of his favorites for food fans at Esquire by Cooper’s Hawk. Exclusive 45-day dry aged tomahawks, New York strips and filets headline the menu that also has elevated desserts, […]

Acclaimed chef and restaurateur Rick Bayless joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Chef Bayless shares the upcoming “Chicago Dish, A Chefs Roundtable” where he will be joined by fellow culinary stars, Chefs Stephanie Izard and Beverly Kim. Listen as Chef Bayless fills us in on the importance of using your platform as a […]

CEO of Team Rubicon, Art delaCruz, joins Vince Davis and Dane Neal on Preparedness Matters. Hear as Art shares his distinguished career and the journey of the unique disaster response organization driven by volunteer veterans and leading the way here and around the word. For more information on efforts and how to support and volunteer […]

In the first hour of his show, Dane Neal, filling in for Dean Richards, is joined by Flyin’ Ryan Oehler, Brian Crichton, Julie Giese, and Will Power. Later, in the second hour, Dane Neal speaks with Tuffy Stone, Chris Fletcher, Claire Koenig, and more!

Stephen Savage of one of St. Louis’ hottest spots for food, sports and spirits “The Wheelhouse” joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Stephen shares excitement coming up with Cardinals’ playoffs and Blues’ NHL season start and being “race central” for fans as the NHRA rolls into Worldwide Technology Raceway. Listen as Stephen shares […]

Tim McCormick from the Harley Davidson museum joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Tim shares excitement for events that bring fans to the museum and Milwaukee from around the world. Listen as Tim gives the background on this 120 year old beloved brand and what visitors and Harley fans will experience in the […]

Claire Koenig from Visit Milwaukee joins Dane Neal recently on WGN Radio.  Hear as Claire shares all the ways to enjoy Milwaukee, from food, beer, sports, attractions, festivals and world class art. Milwaukee has alot going on for friends and families to make their way there soon and experience it all including our own Chicago […]

Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits very own Serafin Alvarado joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Serafin fills us in on the vast array of regions represented and events during Chicago Gourmet that wine fans should not miss. Listen as Serafin shares excitement for experiences coming up, including some of Chicago’s most talented wine […]

President of the Illinois Restaurant Association, Sam Toia joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Sam shares excitement for the lineup of events and stars coming up for possibly the best Chicago Gourmet ever, happening in 2022. For more information on times, talent, themes and tickets, be sure to check out https://www.chicagogourmet.org/ https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4010387/4010387_2022-09-22-194027.64kmono.mp3

FEMA Region 10 Administrator Willie Nunn joins Dane Neal and Vince Davis for Preparedness Matters. Hear as Administrator Nunn shares this year’s focus and the importance of inclusion and diversity in outreach and activities as well as family planning for disasters. Vince and Willie talk about the unique challenges of tribal communities and efforts to […]

Iron Chef, James Beard Award winner and one of Chicago’s favorite food stars, Chef Stephanie Izard joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Steph shares new spots (Cabra and Girl & the Goat) and success on the west coast and updates on beloved location in Chicago. Listen as Steph talks about her travel experiences […]

BBQ Hall of Famer Ray Lampe “Dr. BBQ” joins Dane Neal recently on WGN Radio. Hear as Ray talks about the Turkey Tour across the state and great stops along the way to bring the best of BBQ and the National Turkey Federation to food fans. Listen as Ray fills us in on top tailgate […]

The one and only Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio to share the excitement of the hit show “Alex vs America” on Food Network. Hear as Alex talks about behind the scenes preparation for the program and ways Alex gets ready for the competition and elements involved with the show. Alex […]

Driver of the #8 Guaranteed Rate Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing, Tyler Reddick joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Tyler talks about the great season so far and getting dialed in during the playoffs. Tyler shares thoughts about the ongoing team news and confidence in his racing no matter what happens off the […]

In hour four of this Labor Day show, Dane Neal, filling for John Williams, was joined by Personal Technology Columnist and Creator and Host of Tech NOW for USA Today, Jenn Jolly, to discuss new ways for kids to learn reading and language at an early age. After, Claire Koenig, Director of Communications at VISIT […]

In the third hour of this Labor Day show, Dane Neal, filling for John Williams, was joined by “Dr. BBQ” Ray Lampe to talk about barbecuing on Labor Day and how to spice up old favorites for the holiday. Later, Iron Chefs Alex Guarnaschelli and Stephanie Izard joined Dane to discuss season two of “Alex […]

In hour two of this Labor Day show, Dane Neal, filling for John Williams, was joined by PR person of the Harley-Davidson Museum Tim McCormick to talk about the museum and the impact of Harley-Davidson as a whole. After, Dane spoke with Jeri Bingham, founder and host of HushLoudly and Executive Director of Marketing and […]

In the first hour of this Labor Day show, Dane Neal, filling for John Williams, was joined by NHRA funny car racer Ron Capps to discuss the Big Go drag racing event. Later, former NFL player and founder of El Bandido Yankee Tequila, Jim Bob Morris, spoke with Dane about his liquor brand. Later, Dane […]

Defending World Funny Car Champion and team owner, Ron Capps joins Dane Neal live at the U.S. Nationals at IRP. Hear as Ron shares excitement for the biggest race on the NHRA schedule and great crowds and fan support at the “Big Go” in Indy. Listen as Ron talks about perfect timing with the title […]

NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle star Flyin Ryan Oehler joins Dane Neal live at the NHRA U.S. Nationals. Hear as Ryan shares excitement for his team and fans to be back with the “Big Go” bigger than ever with great racing and big crowds. Listen as Ryan shares the work with family, friends and sponsors and […]

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Head Marketing and Media for Porsche North America, Tom Moore joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio, live from Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Listen as Tom shares excitement for the fest, great racing on track and cool activities and activations for Porsche fans of all ages. Hear as Tom fills us in on racing legend Jeff Gordon […]

Jeff Gordon and Ray Evernham at IMS - photos Dane Neal/WGN Radio

One of the biggest stars of the Bagger Racing League, Benny Carlson joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Benny shares his Wisconsin racing roots and excitement to bring motorcycles back to the Milwaukee Mile for the first time since 1993. Listen as Benny fills us in on great ways local Harley Davidson dealers […]

NASCAR driver and member of one of racing’s favorite families, Mike Wallace joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Mike shares excitement for the upcoming Wiener Nationals at Randolph County Raceway and all the racing fun, music and more in the works for fans. Listen as Mike talks about his career in motorsports, his […]

In this episode, Vince Davis and Dane Neal interview respected disaster experts Bob McCreight and Curry Mayer about their exciting new book The Future of Emergency Management After 2020: The New, The Novel, and The Nasty. From climate-related catastrophes to human-caused events, the authors present an eye-opening, provocative collaboration of research and interviews with dozens of […]

The longtime voice of the Chicago Air and Water Show, Herb Hunter, joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Herb talks about how the event has grown and evolved from 1959 into the amazing experience it is today bringing airborne excitement to over 2 million fans. Herb shares the tributes for recently passed driving […]

Scott Hamilton on track with Flyin Ryan Oehler before a race

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Executive Director of the Lake of the Ozarks Convention and Visitors Bureau, Heather Brown joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Heather shares the story of how the Lake of the Ozarks was born and became the one of the nation’s favorite summer destinations. Listen as Heather fills us in on the lakeside communities […]