The Chicago Podcast

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

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Keurig Coffee Origin Story

    Keurig machines changed the way we brew our morning coffee. Co-founder Christopher Stevens joins the podcast to talk about how K-Cups originated. A former Fighting Irish basketball player, Chris returned to South Bend after his business career to become a professor at Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business.

    26 min

  2. 24 APR

    Greater Chicago Food Depository

    Danielle Perry of the Greater Chicago Food Depository is in studio to talk about the changes in SNAP exemptions and work eligibility requirements. Danielle wants to spread the word to ensure the most vulnerable Illinois residents don't go hungry.

    34 min

  3. 17 APR

    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

  4. 10 APR

    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

  5. 3 APR

    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

  6. 27 MAR

    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

  7. 20 MAR

    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

  8. 14 MAR

    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
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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
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Brendan Greeley

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