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The Life & Death Episode: World Cup, Wakes & Catholic Funerals w/ Fr. Hurley & Tom Curley | Ep. 42Jun 12, 2026 · 1 hr 26 minA priest and a mortician walk into a podcast. Amen, and subscribe. First up on the pitch, Marcelo Balboa. former U.S. Men's National Team defender and World Cup alum (1990, 1994, 1998), stops by at the top to break down the World Cup — including dark horse teams, hacky sack's unlikely comeback, and why the US needs to get to the quarterfinal, minimum. Then, Father Tom Hurley and funeral director Tom Curley join Pat and Dwayne Kennedy to cover the full Catholic life cycle: from baptism...- Operation Schvitz: Mitch Rosen on Running Chicago Sports Radio | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 41Jun 4, 2026 · 1 hr 1 minTaking a page out of Mitch Rosen’s book, this episode was posted at 3am. (But don’t worry, we scheduled it for 9:03am). The VP of Odyssey Sports and architect of 670 The Score joins Pat and Dwayne to talk about building one of the most iconic sports radio brands in the country. The origin story alone is worth it, a 12-year-old from Skokie writes a fan letter to an overnight DJ and ends up producing his show at WGN for $13,000 a year. From there, Mitch traces the unlikely chain of events...
- Plan B Banger: A Career & Podcast Retrospective w/ Pat McGann & Tom Bambara | Ep. 40May 29, 2026 · 50 min40 days and 40 nights? This podcast hit 40 episodes in under a year. The Lord had other plans for our guest, so we pivoted. Consider this episode an act of faith. For the milestone episode, producer Tom flips the script and puts Pat in the hot seat for a full career retrospective. From his first open mic at Chicago and Halsted, to hosting at Zanies, getting fired into full-time comedy, and walking out to Pearl Jam at the Ed Sullivan Theater for his Letterman debut. The two also look bac...
- Ian Happ: The Most Tenured Cub on Loyalty, Lakeshore Drive & Life at Wrigley | Ep. 39May 21, 2026 · 1 hr 21 minThis week, Pat is thrilled to welcome Ian Happ, the first major leaguer to appear on the podcast. No stranger to “the show”, Dwayne Kennedy also joins this wide ranging conversation with the most tenured Cub. Get behind the scenes of life in the big leagues and leave knowing more about being HAPP-y. Watch to the end of this week’s episode to learn how you can win two free tickets to go see Pat live! 🎧 New episodes every Thursday — filmed at Tiege Hanley Studios in Chicago. ...
- Bringing Back the Factoids with Ryan Chiaverini | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 38May 14, 2026 · 1 hr 6 minWe're celebrating Pat's 50th with three Chicago guys and one matching outfit. This week, ABC7 Chicago's lead sports anchor and Windy City Live co-host Ryan Chiaverini joins Pat and Dwayne for a long-overdue conversation. Ryan shares what it was actually like to replace Oprah Winfrey on live television the day after she retired — including the Yahoo comment section, which was not kind. Also: Mike Tyson's tigers (he had a whole house for them), the celebrity who broke Ryan's heart the most, and...
- Matteo Lane: From Chicago Open Mics to Sold-Out Theaters in Italy | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 37May 7, 2026 · 1 hr 5 minToday we are taking a trip down Matteo Lane, but first, taking a right down memory Dwayne. Before his sold-out show at the Chicago Theater, Dwayne Kennedy and Pat McGann chat with the Chicago-raised, New York-based comedian. They discuss his journey from performing a three-minute open mic at Old Town Pub to sold-out theaters in Italy, Spain, and Australia. Along the way: why Grease makes absolutely no sense, Dionne Warwick's inexplicable omnipresence in Matteo's life, and the one phone...
- Dwayne Kennedy & Maggie Hughes DePalo: Reality Show Nightmares & UFO Scientists | TPMS Ep. 36Apr 30, 2026 · 42 minGet ready—this might be the best 39 minutes and 92 seconds you’ve ever experienced. A vintage Chicago episode with old friends and all-timers of The Pat McGann Show. This week, Dwyane Kennedy and Maggie Hughes DePalo join Pat to defend Chicago comedy, revisit reality show disasters, and break down the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Why were people still eating? Did Oz see it coming? And where exactly was RFK during all of it? Along the way: Kevin Hart’s Chicago Funny AF auditions, the ec...
- Maggie Hughes DePalo & Adam Gilbert: Comedy Cellar, Chicago & Gen Z | Ep. 35Apr 24, 2026 · 51 minIn Episode 35, comedians Adam Gilbert and Maggie Hughes DePalo join Pat McGann for a laid-back conversation that moves between stand-up, life on the road, and Midwest roots. Adam shares his path from Indiana to Chicago’s comedy scene and eventually to the Comedy Cellar in New York, along with the realities of touring, open mics, and the occasional rough night on stage. Maggie tells stories from the road, including a memorable encounter with Michael J. Fox at his Nashville fundraiser. ...
- Bill Rancic on Entrepreneurship, RPM & Life After The Apprentice | Ep. 34Apr 16, 2026 · 55 minIn Episode 34 of The Pat McGann Show, the original Apprentice winner (and future canonized saint) joins Pat to share how a South Side Chicago entrepreneur turned a bold risk into a career spanning television, bestselling books, motivational speaking, and the wildly successful RPM restaurant empire. From launching a cigar-of-the-month club in a tiny apartment to proposing to Giuliana in a helicopter over Chicago, Bill proves that sometimes the best business plan starts with simply saying “yes....
- The Voice of Chicago: Tim Sinclair on Bulls, Bears, and Fighting Illini | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 33Apr 10, 2026 · 32 minIn this bonus episode, Tim Sinclair—known as the Voice of Chicago—joins Pat McGann to share his incredible journey from aspiring architect to one of the most recognizable voices in sports. As the public address announcer for the Chicago Bulls, Chicago Bears, Chicago Fire, and University of Illinois, Tim offers a behind-the-scenes look at how these coveted roles come to life. The conversation explores his unexpected start in radio, auditioning for major teams, and landing his dream job during...
- Three Woodstocks and a Couch: AJ Leidig, Inked in Comedy | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 32Apr 7, 2026 · 1 hr 3 minComedian AJ Leidig joins Pat McGann and Dwayne Kennedy to break down his journey in stand-up comedy. From growing up near Woodstock to testing out joke-book material in middle school, AJ shares how he got his start and made his way through the suburbs into Chicago comedy. The guys get into bombing early sets, $600 apartments, road gigs, and why the suburbs might secretly be the best place to start. Plus: Waymo debates, “he gone,” and the South Side roots of a gold record baseball anthem. 🎧 Ne...
- Chris Holtmann on Rebuilding DePaul Basketball, Beer Tabs & The Big East | The Pat McGann Show Ep.31Apr 2, 2026 · 1 hr 13 minCoach Chris Holtmann of the DePaul Blue Demons joins Pat McGann and Dwayne Kennedy to break down his first two years rebuilding Chicago's most storied college basketball program. After leaving Ohio State, Holtmann recounts calling Jay Wright and Tom Izzo for advice, sliding into Pat's DMs, consulting with Brad Stevens, and going bar-hopping after a big win at DePaul. He opens up about the grind, the glory days, and why he's all in on the city of Chicago. Plus: his semi-controversial Fi...
- Chicago Chaos, Nimrods, & Family Ties w/ Matty Ryan & Chris Higgins | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 30Mar 26, 2026 · 49 minPat McGann sits down with his relative Matty Ryan (yes, they’re actually related) and Chris Higgins for a wild, laugh-filled ride through Chicago life. They get into Dan Ryan survival tactics, bus token nostalgia, flipping off AI robots, parking tickets, and the evolution of the word "nimrod" thanks to Bugs Bunny. 🎬 New episodes every Thursday — filmed at Tiege Hanley Studios in Chicago. 🔗 Follow The Pat McGann Show: Instagram: @thepatmcgannshow TikTok: @thepatmcgannshow Apple Podca...
- Alderman Matt O’Shea on Chicago Politics, O’Hare, & the South Side Irish Parade | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 29Mar 19, 2026 · 1 hr 2 minThis week on The Pat McGann Show, Pat and co-host Dwayne Kennedy sit down with Chicago Alderman Matt O’Shea for a conversation about city politics, airport construction, and why you should not call your alderman about airplanes flying overhead. Plus: the South Side Irish Parade, the economics of dyeing the river green, the Star Wars museum Chicago didn’t get, and an unexpected detour into “Friends of the Park” drama that feels… personal. 🎧 New episodes every week — filmed in Chicago. ...
- Ana Belaval on 20 Years of Live TV, Billy Corgan, and the Tuition Tour | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 28Mar 12, 2026 · 51 minThis week on the Pat McGann Show, Pat and co-host Dwayne Kennedy catch up with WGN superstar Ana Belaval. For the past two decades, she’s been performing live TV without a script. Billy Corgan even composed a song for her. (And don’t worry- she’ll reveal her Puerto Rican heritage before the ten-minute mark.) Ana also shares why Puerto Ricans don't eat spicy food, and the story of how Mike Toomey convinced her to try stand-up with a five-minute set at Zanies. 🎧 New episodes every week...
- Exclusive Interview: The Baby-Saving Comedian | “Just a Boy” Leo Cundiff's Viral Lake Michigan Rescue StoryMar 6, 2026 · 18 minComedian Lio Cundiff makes a bonus splash on the Pat McGann Show this week. Despite his usual preference for floating with a beer in hand, he jumped into the frigid waters of Lake Michigan to rescue a baby. "I hope she has a really cool future, and I'm happy I was there." His heroic act caught the attention of People Magazine, but he decided to set the record straight here on The Pat McGann Show. Plus, Lio opens up about the viral media frenzy, the GoFundMe he's trying to shut down, and...
- Growing Up Sweetness: Jarrett Payton on His Pops, Jordan, & Going Viral | Ep. 27Mar 4, 2026 · 1 hr 19 minPat McGann sits down with Jarrett Payton to discuss growing up as the son of Walter Payton, giving a Hall of Fame speech at age 12 (casual), and how running a landfill hill builds character. They get into near-death car stories, surviving a Miami national championship team, being mentored by NFL “wild childs,” and what it’s like when Michael Jordan shows up at your house to win his money back. Also discussed: sneaking video of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce before the internet exploded, playin...
- Our Best Work Yet: Peyton Ruddy on The Pat McGann Show | Ep. 26Feb 26, 2026 · 1 hr 7 minPat McGann is back in Chicago with Dwayne Kennedy and Peyton Ruddy for what is, legally speaking, our best work yet. They cover a canceled Bermuda cruise gig, the Winter Olympics (Norway winning everything, including skiing-with-a-rifle), 30,000 missing condoms in the Olympic Village, and a necessary debate about Boyz n the Hood vs. Menace II Society. Peyton talks starting stand-up at 17, working the door at the Comedy Mothership in Austin, stacking millions of views online, and launching the...
- From Parking Lots to Arenas with Maggie Hughes DePalo | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 25Feb 19, 2026 · 1 hr 10 minPat McGann sits down with Chicago comedian Maggie Hughes DePalo to talk about the totally sensible decision to quit a stable job, raise kids, and pursue stand-up at the same time. They get into building a South Side comedy scene from scratch, doing parking lot shows during COVID, and somehow ending up opening for Nate Bargatze in an arena like that’s a normal Tuesday. Also discussed: Catholic school flashbacks, grade school basketball grudges that never die, Valentine’s Day in Indianapolis (s...
- Frozone Dilla | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 24Feb 12, 2026 · 1 hr 14 minIn this Olympian-sized episode, Pat catches up with Tom Bambara and Zooms around with two-time Olympic gold medalist Shani Davis. Chicago Historian Dilla Thomas drops facts in the studio and shouts out our latest listener- his wife. Enjoy the gold medal editing; be sure to subscribe and leave us a review! 🎧 New episodes every week — filmed in Chicago. 👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more comedy + conversation. 🔗 Follow The Pat McGann Show Instagram: @thepatmcgannshow | @t...
- Chuck Garfien & Calvin Evans on Hawk Harrelson, White Sox Legends, and the New Studio | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 23Feb 5, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min“Our” Chuck Garfien joins Pat McGann and Calvin Evans in the brand-new Tiege Hanley studio on Chicago’s West Side for a hilarious, wide-ranging conversation about Chicago sports, comedy, and life in the city. Pat, Calvin, and Chuck dig into White Sox history, Hawk Harrelson’s iconic catchphrases, the origin of “Our Chuck,” and what it’s really like working around legendary broadcasters. Calvin weighs in throughout on sports culture, media personalities, and growing up with Chicago teams alway...
- Brian Hicks on the Chicago Winters, Netflix Free Solo Climb, and Zanies | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 22Jan 29, 2026 · 38 minBrian Hicks returns to The Pat McGann Show to talk Chicago comedy, brutal winter weekends, and what it’s really like running Zanies when the weather tries to shut the city down. Pat and Brian dig into comedy club life, sold-out shows, and why winter is actually prime time for stand-up. They also get into coaching youth basketball, snow days, Fortnite “e-learning,” kids building gaming PCs, and the chaos of modern parenting. Along the way: untethered skyscraper climbers, Super Bowl food strate...
- Dwayne Kennedy Returns: Bears Fandom, the Olympics, and Life in Comedy | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 21Jan 22, 2026 · 1 hr 1 minOne of our all-time favorite guests is back. 🏆 Dwayne Kennedy returns to The Pat McGann Show as a charter member of the Five Timers Club, and the conversation goes everywhere. Pat and Dwayne break down the emotional rollercoaster of Chicago Bears fandom, including that Caleb Williams play and why losing somehow still felt special. They also delve into the explosion of NFL gambling ads, sports betting culture, and how watching games has changed dramatically compared to their childhood. ...
- Mark Giangreco on Chicago Sports TV, Michael Jordan, & the ’85 Bears | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 20Jan 15, 2026 · 1 hr 7 minChicago sports broadcasting legend Mark Giangreco joins Pat for a wide-ranging, old-school conversation about the golden age of local TV — when ratings were brutal, anchors were larger than life, and everyone was trying to beat each other on the 10 o’clock news. They discuss growing up in Buffalo, breaking into television, and landing in Chicago in the early 1980s, covering everything from the 1985 Bears to Michael Jordan in real time. Mark shares stories from the era of newsroom rivalries, o...
- Therapist Ben Shabad on Anxiety, Comedy, and Why Laughter Helps | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 19Jan 8, 2026 · 47 minNew year, same podcast. This week Pat talks with mental health therapist Ben Shabad to help us make 2026 slightly less chaotic. They talk anxiety, comedy as therapy, doom-scrolling, AI therapists, and why everyone feels a little on edge right now. They also discuss the impact of phones on our brains, overdiagnosis, social isolation, and how laughter might be doing more work than we give it credit for. Ben also won the Jeremy Allen White lookalike contest, which is not something they co...
- A Very Festive Christmas Episode with Dwayne Kennedy | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 18Dec 23, 2025 · 34 minComedian Dwayne Kennedy joins Pat for a Christmas episode covering holiday movies, cruise-ship Christmases, Home Alone Chicago lore, mall Santas, and how It’s a Wonderful Life left him with the wrong message. We talk Southside Pope Christmas, Festivus energy, and just enough cheer to enjoy and/or get through Christmas Eve Eve. Ideal for last-minute errands or the ad breaks during Christmas Vacation. Viewer enthusiasm may vary if you’re Chevy Chase. Email thepatmcgannshow@tiege.com to le...
- Pat Boyle & Dwayne Kennedy on Connor Bedard & the Blackhawks | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 17Dec 18, 2025 · 1 hr 14 minHappy holidays from The Pat McGann Show! Chicago sports broadcaster Pat Boyle joins Pat McGann and comedian Dwayne Kennedy for a wide-ranging conversation on Chicago Blackhawks hockey, Connor Bedard, NHL rebuilds, and the evolution of Chicago sports media. We dig into Pat Boyle’s time at ESPN, his role on Chicago Sports Network, and what it’s like covering a franchise where a 20-year-old star drives the offense. Also covered: original six NHL trivia, Blackhawks history, airline ...
- Robin Baumgarten on WGN Mornings, Lititz, & South Side Roots | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 16Dec 11, 2025 · 1 hr 1 minChicago royalty Robin Baumgarten drops in to talk WGN chaos, traffic-copter experiences, Catholic school PTSD, and why the town of “Lititz” will haunt her until the end of time. We cover South Side geography wars, her Tile-King father, and the words she refuses to say on TV — or anywhere else. Leave a review and email thepatmcgannshow@tiege.com for a chance at dinner & a show. Or just to tell us how you pronounce Lititz. 🎧 New episodes every week — filmed in Chicago with comics, locals, ...
- The Brothers Melman | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 15Dec 4, 2025 · 53 minLettuce gather as Pat connects with friends and former employers, RJ & Jerrod Melman. Lotion your potato skin and stick out your broken pinky; this one will entertain you with facts and laughs. Leave a review and email us at thepatmcgannshow@tiege.com for a chance at dinner & a show! 🎧 New episodes every week — filmed in Chicago with comics, locals, and special guests. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more comedy + conversation. 🔗 Follow The Pat McGann...
- Joe Flamm on Top Chef, Chicago Food, & South Side Stories | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 14Nov 26, 2025 · 1 hr 3 minTop Chef Season 15 champion Joe Flamm joins Pat McGann for Episode 14 of The Pat McGann Show — and this one has everything: South Side childhood, Chicago restaurant war stories, culinary risks, Top Chef drama, and some high school memories. Joe breaks down his rise from busboy to running three hit restaurants (with a fourth on the way), how he pitched a Croatian–Italian concept to skeptical investors, and what it was really like opening Rose Mary in the middle of the pandemic. He also shares ...
- Mike Toomey on WGN & Comedy in the ’80s | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 13Nov 20, 2025 · 57 minWGN Morning News Announcer, Mike Toomey, joins Pat McGann for Episode 13 of The Pat McGann Show. They chat about Mike’s 40+ years in stand-up, the early Chicago comedy scene, and his path to becoming a fixture on WGN Morning News. From doing impressions in high school talent shows to creating iconic characters like The Lord of the Limerick, Mike shares how he built his career. Pat and Mike also swap stories about road gigs, terrible travel days, opening for legendary musicians, Chicago spor...
- A Chat with Pat | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 12Nov 13, 2025 · 29 minPat goes solo this week for A Chat with Pat — diving into listener questions, Chicago snow, and recent travel. He also gives a Veterans Day shoutout and teases a packed lineup of upcoming guests — including Mark Giangreco, Joe Flamm, the Mehlman brothers, Robin Baumgarten, and Pat Boyle. 🎧 New episodes every week — filmed in Chicago with comics, locals, and special guests (and sometimes just Pat). 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more comedy + conversation. 🔗 Follow The P...
- Adam Burke on His Accent, Ireland & the Shock of American Culture | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 11Nov 6, 2025 · 1 hr 7 minComedian Adam Burke joins Pat McGann for Episode 11 of The Pat McGann Show — live from Chicago. They talk about Adam’s quick wit, his unmistakable accent, and what it was like adjusting to American life after growing up between Australia and Ireland. The two comics swap stories about the quirks of American culture, Chicago comedy crowds, and why Irish humor always seems to hit different. Pat also shares his recent trip to L.A., performing during Game 7 of the World Series, and his take on why...
- A Very McGann Episode | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 10Oct 30, 2025 · 58 minWith some last-minute scheduling changes, Pat McGann brings in two special guests — his kids, Josephine and Elliot McGann. They talk Halloween costumes, favorite candies, Catholic school stories, and how kids really feel about their dad’s stand-up career. From AI in the classroom to serving at Mass, rage baiting, and dad life behind the scenes, it’s one of the funniest and most relatable episodes yet. 🎧 New episodes every week — filmed in Chicago with comics, locals, and (sometimes) family. 👉...
- Pat Tomasulo on WGN Morning News, Chicago Sports & Early Wake-Ups | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 9Oct 23, 2025 · 1 hr 22 minChicago’s own Pat Tomasulo — WGN Morning News anchor, comedian, and host of Laugh Your Face Off — joins Pat McGann for Episode 9 of The Pat McGann Show, filmed at Tiege Hanley Studios in Chicago. They talk about life as a 3:15 a.m. wake-up guy, the chaos of live TV, and covering Chicago sports fans who treat Soldier Field like a frat party. Tomasulo shares stories from his years on WGN, the evolution of local news, and his mission to raise millions for trigeminal neuralgia research through co...
- Jeff Mauro on Sandwich King Fame & Chicago Roots | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 8Oct 17, 2025 · 1 hr 26 minChicago native Jeff Mauro — a.k.a. the Sandwich King — joins Pat McGann and co-host Dwayne Kennedy for Episode 8 of The Pat McGann Show, live from Chicago. They talk about Jeff’s rise from the Chicago comedy and restaurant scene to becoming a Food Network star, hosting shows like The Kitchen and Sandwich King, and what it’s really like behind the camera. Jeff shares stories about growing up in Elmwood Park, working with family, and balancing his Midwestern roots with national fame. Pat, Jeff,...
- Kevin Bozeman on Teaching Comedy, Vegas Life & The Matrix | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 7Oct 10, 2025 · 1 hr 19 minComedian Kevin Bozeman joins Pat McGann for Episode 7 of The Pat McGann Show — live from Chicago. They talk about Bozeman’s journey from stand-up to teaching comedy at DePaul University, hitting all 49 states on tour (with one left to go), and the wild reality of doing comedy on cruise ships. Pat also shares his week in front of the camera before the two dive into everything from AI in entertainment and Chicago comedy roots to The Matrix, parenting three boys, gambling picks, and a few Buff...
- Chad Daniels on Mitch Hedberg, Parenting & Comedy in Minnesota | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 6Oct 2, 2025 · 1 hr 7 minComedian Chad Daniels joins Pat McGann for Episode 6 of The Pat McGann Show, live from Chicago. They cover Chad’s early days in Minneapolis, opening for Mitch Hedberg, his breakout success on Pandora, raising kids through stand-up life, and why quitting drinking changed everything. Chad also opens up about divorce, parenting, and the evolving relationship with his kids as they grow older. Along the way: Comedy stories from Zanies & Minneapolis’ legendary sceneWhat he learned from Hedberg ...
- Calvin Evans on Babies, Vasectomies & Zanies at 11:15 | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 5Sep 25, 2025 · 1 hr 5 minEpisode 5 of The Pat McGann Show brings in Chicago comedian Calvin Evans — a new dad balancing diapers, stand-up, and late-night shows at Zanies. Pat and Calvin dig into the realities of fatherhood, how comedy shifts after 40, and what it takes to keep material fresh. They trade stories about auditions that don’t go as planned, moving to LA and back, and why the 11:15 crowd might be the best in the city. Expect a mix of stand-up journeys, dad talk, and late-night comedy war stories — all with...
- Dwayne Kennedy and Maggie Hughes DePalo on Comedy, Celebs & Chicago Football | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 4Sep 18, 2025 · 1 hr 17 minEpisode 4 of The Pat McGann Show is packed. Pat and Dwayne welcome Chicago comic Maggie Hughes DePalo, who shares how she went from recruiting and motherhood to selling out shows and performing on Nashville’s Nateland. The crew also dives into celebrity stories and pop culture — from Robert Redford and The Natural to John Hughes’ suburban Chicago classics, Portillo’s chocolate cake at the Vatican, and Nate Bargatze’s Emmy monologue. And of course, it wouldn’t be a Chicago show without footbal...
- Kareem Wells (KWOE) on Music, Mentorship & Chicago Hustle | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 3 Pt. 2Sep 12, 2025 · 39 minDwayne Kennedy returns for Part 2 of Episode 3, joined by special guest KWOE (Kareem “Quo” Wells) — nationally recognized MC, entrepreneur, and motivational leader. KWOE shares his incredible journey from growing up on Chicago’s West Side to building Flow Entertainment, becoming the “King of the Mitzvahs,” and using his platform for mentorship and community impact. From dancing and music to launching a business that books three years out, KWOE proves how passion, perseverance, and purpose ca...
- Dwayne Kennedy on Stand-Up, Seinfeld & Chicago Roots | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 3 Pt. 1Sep 11, 2025 · 50 minChicago legend Dwayne Kennedy joins Pat McGann for Part 1 of Episode 3 of The Pat McGann Show. They dig into Dwayne’s 25+ years in stand-up, his iconic guest spot on Seinfeld, and what makes Chicago comedy so unique. From working Chicago comedy rooms to sharing stages with Bernie Mac, writing for Arsenio and W. Kamau Bell (United Shades of America), and still hustling for the next gig — Dwayne has seen it all. Pat and Dwayne also riff on Chicago accents, the pride of Great Lakes cities, Ber...
- Brian Hicks on Stand-Up, Zanies Stories & Chicago Comedy | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 2Sep 9, 2025 · 49 minChicago comedian Brian Hicks of the legendary Zanies Comedy Club — joins Pat McGann for Episode 2 of The Pat McGann Show. With more than 25 years in stand-up, Brian brings smart writing, quick wit, and razor-sharp crowd work to every stage. Pat and Brian swap stories about life in comedy, managing one of Chicago’s most iconic clubs, and what it takes to keep audiences laughing night after night. Along the way, they share behind-the-scenes moments, road tales, and plenty of laughs from both s...
- Kristen Toomey on Comedy, Life on the Road & Jagoffs | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 1Sep 5, 2025 · 53 minChicago comedian Kristen Toomey joins Pat McGann for the very first episode of The Pat McGann Show. They dive into life on the road, Pat’s “lightbulb revenge” on a landlord, and why Chicago still owns the word "Jagoff". Along the way, they hit everything from moon landing conspiracies to mushrooms, skin care, and Kristen’s brand new special Shriller (now streaming on Apple TV). 🎧 New episodes every week — filmed in Chicago with comics, locals, and special guests. 👉 Don’t forget to like, co...
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