Bob Sirott

On October 6th, 2026, Dave Schwan shares today’s potential market drivers: U.S. Trade Balance Earnings from Constellation Energy, Procter & Gamble, and more https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8743726/8743726_2026-10-06-122026.128.mp3

Bob Zeni, the Chicago Tomato Man, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about how to ripen tomatoes at a quicker pace and how tomato plants that grow close together can create a mutation. He also explains why it was a bad year for tomato plants and how many different varieties his store will offer in the spring. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8744069/8744069_2026-10-06-134909.64kmono.mp3 Recent posts Wendy Snyder Patrick Kane returns home tonight .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Chicago mayoral candidates work with influencers .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} How often should you contribute to your 401(k)? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paramount-Warner Bros. deal is complete .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Ripen your tomatoes quicker by using this trick .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent Posts Bob Sirott Patrick Kane returns home tonight .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Chicago mayoral candidates work with influencers .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} How often should you contribute to your 401(k)? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paramount-Warner Bros. deal is complete .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Ripen your tomatoes quicker by using this trick .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

Alexander Zalben, Editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about what the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger could mean for consumers and if this could raise the price of any streaming services. He also shares details about why “The Batman 2” production is halted, the renewal of “Tulsa King,” and why “Sicario 3” will continue without Taylor Sheridan. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8744414/8744414_2026-10-06-135014.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Entertainment Report Paramount-Warner Bros. deal is complete .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} ‘Verity’ takes the top spot at the box office .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Details on the Paramount & Warner Bros. merger .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Alex Zalben: From Game of Thrones to Charlie Sheen .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Pop culture and prime time with Alex Zalben .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent posts Wendy Snyder Patrick Kane returns home tonight .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Chicago mayoral candidates work with influencers .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} How often should you contribute to your 401(k)? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paramount-Warner Bros. deal is complete .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Ripen your tomatoes quicker by using this trick .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent Posts Bob Sirott Patrick Kane returns home tonight .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Chicago mayoral candidates work with influencers .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} How often should you contribute to your 401(k)? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paramount-Warner Bros. deal is complete .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Ripen your tomatoes quicker by using this trick .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about whether or not the stock market impacts our daily lives and why it’s important to contribute to your 401(k). He also explains if grocery prices will ever be what they used to be and which is better between renting and buying. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8743883/8743883_2026-10-06-121723.64kmono.mp3 More with Paul Nolte Recent posts Wendy Snyder Patrick Kane returns home tonight .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Chicago mayoral candidates work with influencers .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} How often should you contribute to your 401(k)? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paramount-Warner Bros. deal is complete .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Ripen your tomatoes quicker by using this trick .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent Posts Bob Sirott Patrick Kane returns home tonight .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Chicago mayoral candidates work with influencers .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} How often should you contribute to your 401(k)? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paramount-Warner Bros. deal is complete .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Ripen your tomatoes quicker by using this trick .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Chicagoans Love Thin-Crust Pizza. But Do They Really Call It ‘Tavern-Style’?: The origins of the phrase that describes thin-crust, square-cut pizza — and whether locals actually call it that — are the subject of much debate. In Chicago Mayor’s Race, Candidates Turn To Influencers Hoping To Go Viral With Voters: Mayor Brandon Johnson, Susana Mendoza and Alexi Giannoulias are building relationships with content creators as campaigns rethink how they share their message in the upcoming municipal elections. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8744504/8744504_2026-10-06-143404.64kmono.mp3 Sponsored by Great Lakes Credit Union – Committed to financially empowering local communities. For more info go to GLCU.org. Extremely Local News Recent posts Wendy Snyder Patrick Kane returns home tonight .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Chicago mayoral candidates work with influencers .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} How often should you contribute to your 401(k)? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paramount-Warner Bros. deal is complete .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Ripen your tomatoes quicker by using this trick .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent Posts Bob Sirott Patrick Kane returns home tonight .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Chicago mayoral candidates work with influencers .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} How often should you contribute to your 401(k)? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paramount-Warner Bros. deal is complete .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Ripen your tomatoes quicker by using this trick .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

Charlie Roumeliotis, studio host for Blackhawks games on WGN Radio, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) and Andy Masur to preview the Blackhawks home opener against the St. Louis Blues. In addition to greeting some of the new players, the fanbase is really looking forward to Patrick Kane returning to the United Center ice after spending parts of the last few season with the Detroit Red Wings, and New York Rangers. Charlie also previews the extended pregame show taking place tonight at The Barn Hockey Bar starting at 5pm. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8745167/8745167_2026-10-06-154607.64kmono.mp3 The Barn Hockey Bar is located at 1659 West Ogden Avenue, and is just a 10-minute walk from the United Center. Come hang out with the crew, grab a cold drink, and enter a raffle for your chance to take home an authentic stick signed by Connor Bedard, courtesy of Sherwood Hockey! More coverage Chicago Blackhawks Patrick Kane returns home tonight .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} What to make of the Blackhawks’ 0-3-0 start .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Highlights: Sabres 4 – Blackhawks 3 – 10/03/26 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Blackhawks let multi-goal lead slip away in loss .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Blackhawks shutout in Utah .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent posts Wendy Snyder Patrick Kane returns home tonight .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Chicago mayoral candidates work with influencers .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} How often should you contribute to your 401(k)? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paramount-Warner Bros. deal is complete .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Ripen your tomatoes quicker by using this trick .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent Posts Bob Sirott Patrick Kane returns home tonight .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Chicago mayoral candidates work with influencers .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} How often should you contribute to your 401(k)? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Paramount-Warner Bros. deal is complete .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Ripen your tomatoes quicker by using this trick .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: Chicago Brand Museum In The South Loop Is A Trip Down Memory Lane: The vintage labels, familiar products and forgotten designs on display reveal how the brands of the past can spark memories. Did Social Media Ruin Apple Fest? With Long Lines And Large Crowds, Some Believe So: Chicago’s premier fall-themed street festival saw huge crowds, with some attendees saying the social media hype dampened some of the long-running event’s charm. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8736379/8736379_2026-10-05-123019.64kmono.mp3 Sponsored by Great Lakes Credit Union – Committed to financially empowering local communities. For more info go to GLCU.org.

Alexander Zalben, Editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the weekend box office numbers and the movie that reclaimed the title of “Biggest Movie of All-Time.” He also shares details about a new show written by Taylor Sheridan and when we could see the next movie from James Gunn. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8737103/8737103_2026-10-05-142703.64kmono.mp3

Emergency medicine physician and associate chief medical officer for Northwestern Medicine’s Central DuPage Hospital, Dr. Jeffrey Bohmer, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about Breast Cancer Awareness Month, when women should get their mammograms, and why family history is very important. He also discusses shingles vaccine recommendations, if you can get shingles multiple times, and if someone can be too young to receive the vaccine. https://serve.castfire.com/s:northwestern_medicine_KEiLn/audio/8736342/8736342_2026-10-05-124142.64kmono.mp3

On October 5th, 2026, Dave Schwan shares today’s potential market drivers: Highlights of this week’s market reports https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8736216/8736216_2026-10-05-125616.128.mp3

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Search Is On For Chicago’s Official Christmas Tree: Chicagoans can submit nominations online through Oct. 23. Norway spruce and fir trees and trees within 15 miles of the city are preferred. Goose Island Shrimp Honored After 53 Years As A Chicago Staple: The Division Street institution has been serving up fried shrimp since 1973. The restaurant will receive a local small business award next week for its contributions to the neighborhood. You Can Tour The Uptown Theatre As Part Of Open House Chicago This Year: Other new sites announced Thursday in advance of the Oct. 17-18 event include the Monadnock Building and the new Chicago Architecture Center hub at the Marquette Building. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8720589/8720589_2026-10-02-141329.64kmono.mp3 Extremely Local News Recent posts Wendy Snyder Gary Fencik previews Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame Gala .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Jeff Garlin on his debut photography book, and more .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Submit your official Chicago Christmas tree nomination .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dr. Mockaitis on the Dubai-to-Tel Aviv jet hijacking .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} It’s Affy Tapple season! .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent Posts Bob Sirott Gary Fencik previews Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame Gala .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Jeff Garlin on his debut photography book, and more .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Submit your official Chicago Christmas tree nomination .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dr. Mockaitis on the Dubai-to-Tel Aviv jet hijacking .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} It’s Affy Tapple season! .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

Jeff Garlin, actor, comedian, producer and author of Best Seat in the House: Moments No One Asked Me To Capture…But I Did Anyway to talk about his debut photography book and to remind listeners that he is going to be at the Chicago Humanities Festival for a book signing this Sunday, October 4th. Listen in while Jeff, Wendy and Andy talk about Chicago sports, reminisce on some Chicago staples they grew up on, Jeff’s start at the Comedy Womb, Star Wars and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8721175/8721175_2026-10-02-150115.64kmono.mp3 Recent posts Wendy Snyder Gary Fencik previews Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame Gala .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Jeff Garlin on his debut photography book, and more .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Submit your official Chicago Christmas tree nomination .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dr. Mockaitis on the Dubai-to-Tel Aviv jet hijacking .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} It’s Affy Tapple season! .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent Posts Bob Sirott Gary Fencik previews Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame Gala .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Jeff Garlin on his debut photography book, and more .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Submit your official Chicago Christmas tree nomination .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dr. Mockaitis on the Dubai-to-Tel Aviv jet hijacking .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} It’s Affy Tapple season! .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

Gary Fencik, Iconic former NFL safety who spent his entire 12-year NFL career anchoring the dominant defense of the Chicago Bears, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about Mike Ditka’s Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame Gala. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8720828/8720828_2026-10-02-145228.64kmono.mp3 More Coverage Chicago Bears Gary Fencik previews Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame Gala .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Your Week 4 Bears vs. Jets prediction .cls-4{fill:#000;} Goodell meets with Pritzker as Bears pursue new stadium .cls-4{fill:#000;} Keenum or Bagent: Who should start vs. the Jets? .cls-4{fill:#000;} Jalen Hurts wants the Eagles to learn from their mistakes in a loss to the Bears .cls-4{fill:#000;} Click for more Recent posts Wendy Snyder Gary Fencik previews Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame Gala .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Jeff Garlin on his debut photography book, and more .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Submit your official Chicago Christmas tree nomination .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dr. Mockaitis on the Dubai-to-Tel Aviv jet hijacking .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} It’s Affy Tapple season! .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent Posts Bob Sirott Gary Fencik previews Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame Gala .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Jeff Garlin on his debut photography book, and more .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Submit your official Chicago Christmas tree nomination .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dr. Mockaitis on the Dubai-to-Tel Aviv jet hijacking .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} It’s Affy Tapple season! .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

On October 2nd, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers: Monthly Jobs Report Release Unemployment Rate Average Hourly Earnings and Corporate Earnings Calendar https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8719774/8719774_2026-10-02-124214.128.mp3

Affy Tapple’s Director of Marketing, Derek Dye, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk all things Affy Tapples. Listen in while Derek also explains the history of the Affy Tapple name, how the recipe was created in Chicago, details on Affy Tapple’s new caramel dip and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8719917/8719917_2026-10-02-125017.64kmono.mp3

Author, international security expert, and DePaul University history professor Dr. Thomas Mockaitis joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Bob Sirott, to discuss details on the attempted hijacking of a jet flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Dr. Mockaitis also shares the most important story to withdrawal from Iraq. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8719923/8719923_2026-10-02-122323.64kmono.mp3

Mike Sankowski, Vice President of Foreign Exchange at Associated Bank, joins Steve Grzanich for an Associated Bank Thought Leader conversation to break down what’s next for the global economy, including the U.S. dollar, inflation, interest rates, and the growing impact of artificial intelligence on businesses and financial markets. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8708520/Thought_Leader_Michael_Sankowski_10-01-26_2026-09-30-204120.128.mp3

Alexander Zalben, Editor of Comic Book Club, joins Wendy Snyder in for Bob Sirott to discuss the latest entertainment headlines from throughout the week. Listen in while Alex shares details on a the Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. merger, the ‘Big Brother’ finale, 2027 release date for the highly anticipated 24 Jump Street, and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8713605/8713605_2026-10-01-143605.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Entertainment Report Details on the Paramount & Warner Bros. merger .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Alex Zalben: From Game of Thrones to Charlie Sheen .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Pop culture and prime time with Alex Zalben .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Alexander Zalben’s MTV Video Music Awards review .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Today is National Dolly Day, VMA’s to give tribute .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent posts Wendy Snyder Cubs and White Sox head in opposite directions .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dedicated bus lane coming to Michigan Avenue .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Larry Potash previews ‘Backstory’ Seasons 19 & 20 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} A new season of ‘Chicago Stories’ premiers on 10/2 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Details on the Paramount & Warner Bros. merger .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent Posts Bob Sirott Cubs and White Sox head in opposite directions .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dedicated bus lane coming to Michigan Avenue .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Larry Potash previews ‘Backstory’ Seasons 19 & 20 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} A new season of ‘Chicago Stories’ premiers on 10/2 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Details on the Paramount & Warner Bros. merger .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

Anna Gardner, Executive Producer of WTTW’s Chicago Stories, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, for a spotlight on a series of upcoming documentaries covering the rich and incredibly fascinating history of one the greatest American cities: Chicago! Listen in while Anna gives us an inside look at the new season premiering on October 2nd on WTTW Fridays at 8:00 pm. Be sure to tune in, you might just learn a thing or two about the Windy City! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8713614/8713614_2026-10-01-140414.64kmono.mp3 Recent posts Wendy Snyder Cubs and White Sox head in opposite directions .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dedicated bus lane coming to Michigan Avenue .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Larry Potash previews ‘Backstory’ Seasons 19 & 20 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} A new season of ‘Chicago Stories’ premiers on 10/2 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Details on the Paramount & Warner Bros. merger .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent Posts Bob Sirott Cubs and White Sox head in opposite directions .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dedicated bus lane coming to Michigan Avenue .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Larry Potash previews ‘Backstory’ Seasons 19 & 20 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} A new season of ‘Chicago Stories’ premiers on 10/2 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Details on the Paramount & Warner Bros. merger .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

WGN-TV Morning News anchor Larry Potash joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to talk about a new season of “Backstory” and explores remarkable stories, including a look at the history and architectural legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright as well as a gripping tale involving a box of belongings tied to a New England mob boss. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8713038/8713038_2026-10-01-130338.64kmono.mp3 “Backstory with Larry Potash” features new episodes airing Sunday nights at 11 p.m. on WGN-TV, with streaming availability on the free WGN+ app and via podcast. Recent posts Wendy Snyder Cubs and White Sox head in opposite directions .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dedicated bus lane coming to Michigan Avenue .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Larry Potash previews ‘Backstory’ Seasons 19 & 20 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} A new season of ‘Chicago Stories’ premiers on 10/2 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Details on the Paramount & Warner Bros. merger .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more Recent Posts Bob Sirott Cubs and White Sox head in opposite directions .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dedicated bus lane coming to Michigan Avenue .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Larry Potash previews ‘Backstory’ Seasons 19 & 20 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} A new season of ‘Chicago Stories’ premiers on 10/2 .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Details on the Paramount & Warner Bros. merger .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more