The Chicago Podcast

Brendan Greeley
  • 5.0 (74)
  • SOCIETY & CULTURE

A slice of day-to-day life in the great city of Chicago.

  1. 3D AGO

    Improv Comedy

    Chicago is the forever home of improv comedy. Emily Anderson of the Second City Touring Company welcomes us behind the curtain. Rudy Mendoza, founder of the Bilingual Improv School, is in studio to share stories about his teaching experiences.

    40 min

  2. APR 10

    16 Inch Softball Hall of Fame

    The 16 Inch Softball Hall of Fame in Forest Park is celebrating its 30th anniversary. HOF President Paul Rowan visits the studio to talk about the significance of 16 Inch, the unique and popular Chicago game.

    36 min

  3. APR 3

    Illini Final Four and Easter Week

    Fighting Illini superfan Lauren Petty recaps a victorious weekend in Urbana-Champaign and previews this weekend's Final Four. Holy Family Parish pastor Father Terry Keehan checks in ahead of Easter Sunday.

    38 min

  4. MAR 27

    Bristol Tap Burger and Deep Dish Bertoletti

    Dave Savini found his new favorite cheeseburger at Bristol Tap in Bristol, IL. Chicago's most decorated competitive eater, Patrick "Deep Dish" Bertoletti, is in studio to reflect on his career.

    52 min

  5. MAR 20

    Lakefront Hero and the River Green

    When the wind pushed a baby stroller into Lake Michigan last month, Lio Cundiff jumped into the cold water to save the baby's life. Lio is in studio to tell the story. Also on this week's episode: fun and refreshments aplenty at the dyeing of the Chicago River for St. Paddy's Day.

    34 min

  6. MAR 14

    Ireland to Chicago and Experience360

    Al O'Connor is in studio to share his story about moving from Ireland to Chicago as a lad. River North is home to a new campus of the Illinois Holocaust Museum. Wicker Park hosts a Harry Styles pop-up.

    37 min

  7. MAR 6

    Girl Scout Lawyers and Year of the Fire Horse

    Attorney Jillian Burstein of Reed Smith LLP is in studio to talk about Project Law Track, which allows Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana to act as lawyers for a day. Thousands attended the Chicago Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade to ring in the Year of the Fire Horse.

    33 min

  8. FEB 27

    Lunch in Little Village

    Will the Lunchman takes listeners along for a fantastic taco meal at La Chaparrita. Amanda D'Astice of James Otis Elementary explains how to help teachers educate visually impaired students in Wicker Park.

    30 min
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About

A slice of day-to-day life in the great city of Chicago.

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  • Creator
    Brendan Greeley
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Brendan Greeley

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