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Steve and Johnnie

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Steve King and Johnnie Putman on 720 WGN Radio in Chicago.

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Sunday · length unknown
Steve and Johnnie: A harvest moon rise, a guitar virtuoso, and Long Grove’s gluten-free fall fest
Steve King and Johnnie Putman broadcast live from the the WGN Skyline Studios after Chicago Blackhawks Hockey on a full harvest moon Saturday night. They’re joined by Ron, Bob, Jonathan, and introduce WGN newsman Dimitri Bubaris to prove that he does, in fact, exist. On Saturday’s night’s show, they got the scoop on the Chicagoland […]
September 20 · length unknown
An upcoming Evanston Space performance, green stickers on a QB helmet explained, and Ford leads 2026 auto recalls
Steve King and Johnnie Putman come in from the rain to broadcast live from the the WGN Skyline Studios for a rejoin after a Nothwestern Wildcats football win in Evanston. They’re joined by Ron, Bob, and Jonathan to catch up on the current conditions at Riot Fest, get caught up on the current films that […]
September 13 · length unknown
Steve and Johnnie: Alicia Witt in Evanston, rock star photographer’s photo tips, is AI Going to Kill us?
Steve King and Johnnie Putman are back in the WGN Skyline Studios after a one week holiday hiatus, packing all the content they can fit into a condensed version of the show following a rejoin after Big Ten football on WGN. Steve and Johnnie kick off the show with a chat with actor and singer-songwriter […]
August 30 · length unknown
Steve and Johnnie: Remembering Dolly, a harmonica virtuoso, and automobile tips & tricks
Steve King and Johnnie Putman broadcast live from the WGN Skyline Studios for a full show packed with reflections on a legend. They kick off the show with a brief chat with Ron from the newsroom about losing Dolly Parton, a historic day in Northside baseball, the Southside’s magic number, and the perplexing timeline of […]
August 23 · length unknown
Steve and Johnnie: Storm chasing in Indiana, an Illinois Christmas town, and back-to-school tech tips
Steve King and Johnnie Putman re-join live after the White Sox broadcast in the WGN Skyline Studios for a slightly abridged version of Saturday night’s show. They’re joined by the usual suspects (Ron, Bob, and Jonathan) for a brief chat on AI internet films and and the joy Chicago baseball is bringing us. Steve and […]
August 16 · length unknown
A Chicago Air and Water Show weekend, a new intro, and stories shared with old friends
Steve King and Johnnie Putman are live from the WGN Skyline Studios on an overcast Air and Water Show Saturday evening. Spike O’Dell, personal friend of the show and a former WGN host with a place on the WGN walk-of-fame, joins Steve and Johnnie to bestow upon them a new intro-theme, discuss his recent dabbling […]
August 9 · length unknown
A Big Bang Theory book, car alarm vulnerabilities, and sad news for an Evanston institution
Hi kids! Steve King and Johnnie Putman broadcast live from the WGN Skyline Studios on a breezy summer-in-Chicago Saturday night. Jessica Radloff, The New York Times Bestselling Author and host of the Official Big Bang Theory Podcast on HBO Max, joins Steve and Johnnie to talk about her new book YoungSheldon: The (Juicier-Than-Meemaw’s-Brisket) Inside Story […]
August 2 · length unknown
Exploring the mystery of Bobby Fuller, Rainbow Cone’s 100th anniversary, and the historic 400 Theater reopening
Steve King and Johnnie Putman are live in the WGN Skyline Studios on a rainy Lollapalooza Saturday night. Steve and Johnnie are joined by Ron Smith, Author of He Fought The Mob, his book about famed singer Bobby Fuller; best known for the hit song “I Fought the Law,” his hits and misses, links to […]
July 26 · length unknown
Steve King’s latest journey around the sun: A celebration
Steve King and Johnnie Putman race back to the mic in the WGN Skyline Studios on Steve’s birthday! Steve and Johnnie are then joined by Musician Alice Wallace who chats about about bringing her West Coast-infused music to Nashville. Listen in while Alice also shares what it was like recording after the California wildfires, and […]
July 19 · length unknown
A smoky Saturday night with pierogies, ‘Empty Pockets,’ and forgotten car brands
Steve King and Johnnie Putman are in the WGN Skyline Studios and they kick off the show by chatting with Tony Panek, AKA “Mr. Pierogi,” of the Whiting Pierogi Fest. Erika Brett & Josh Solomon of ‘The Empty Pockets’ sit in with S&J to discuss their new song ‘Serrated,’ inspiration during car troubles, and much […]
July 12 · length unknown
Steve and Johnnie: Back in the studio with tech, rock, and radios
Johnnie Putman and Steve King return to the WGN Skyline Studios and they’re joined by C. Crane CEO Jessica Crotty to dive into the world of AM/FM Radios. Chicago blues and rock artist Denise LaGrassa sits with S&J to discuss her new album “A Crossroads Communion,” trapeze acts in Wisconsin, and upcoming gigs. Patrick Crispen […]
June 29 · length unknown
Adding corn sweat to your lexicon, card grading with musicians, and a Bill Anderson milestone
Max Armstrong of the ‘U.S. Farm Report‘ and ‘This Week in Agribusiness,’ join Steve and Johnnie for the lighter side of agriculture related weather phenomena in the Midwest. Bill Anderson and his thought on his 65th anniversary, the longest tenured, of being a member of the ‘Grand Ole Opry.’ Aaron Beardon, the owner of ‘Instant Replay […]
June 21 · length unknown
Live, From Florida, it’s Saturday Night!
Johnnie Putman and Steve King come to you from the studios of WKGC-FM at the Charles Hilton Center for Advanced Technology and Hospitality Management at Gulf Coast State College in Panama City, Florida. Our hosts are joined by Eli Ingram & Sandi MarLisa, the musical duo of ‘Jack & Gin,’ to talk about their new […]
June 14 · length unknown
Steve and Johnnie: Recipes, Road Tests & Rock ’n’ Roll
On this episode of the Steve & Johnnie Show, the hosts kicked off the evening with a lively Round Robin discussion featuring Bob Fukuda, Ron Brown The show then welcomed Todd Wilbur, founder of Top-Secret Recipes, who shared insights into his popular “Hack That Dish” concept, discussing how he reverse-engineers restaurant favorites and the secrets behind […]
June 7 · length unknown
Steve and Johnnie: Post-postgame show
Johnnie Putman and Steve King kick off the show with hockey sticks in hand directly after the NHL Stanley Cup Final ready to roll with a reduced version of their show. First, Steve & Johnnie talk to Ron Brown about the latest movies including how much they loved Remarkably Bright Creatures. Then, Patrick Crispen, Director […]
May 31 · length unknown
Steve and Johnnie: Great Moments, a full moon, and banning balloons
Johnnie Putman and Steve King kick off the show catching up with the crew, featuring Bob Fukuda, Ron Brown, and Jeff Carlin, and a discussion about superstitions. Continuing the celebration of ‘Celiac Disease Awareness Month,’ Eli Sommerfeld joins the show to talk about the National Celiac Association Pickleball Tournament and how raising awareness has helped […]
May 24 · length unknown
Steve and Johnnie: 60 years pushing buttons and making noise
Johnnie Putman and Steve King kick off the show catching up with the crew, featuring Bob Fukuda, Ron Brown, and Jeff Carlin celebrating the exact anniversary of Steve’s start in radio, 60 YEARS AGO! Then they are joined by Dane Neal to preview the upcoming 110th running of the Indy 500. To continue the celebration of […]
May 17 · length unknown
Steve and Johnnie: First gluten-free hotel in the U.S., Chicago’s Jewish delicatessens and Waymos
Johnnie Putman and Steve King kick off the show by celebrating the Chicago White Sox 8-3 win over the Chicago Cubs. Then, Steve and Johnnie welcome in news anchor Ron Brown, producer Ashley Bihun, and engineer’s Krista Flores and Bob Fukuda to share their review on Johnnie’s Celiac Awareness month gluten free rib recipe. Spoiler […]
May 10 · length unknown
Steve and Johnnie: Superdawg at 78, Bob Kessler’s avant-garde jazz, and Siri might owe you money
Johnnie Putman and Steve King continue to celebrate Celiac Disease Awareness Month with Chris Rich, the CEO of the National Celiac Association, to discuss the importance of awareness & advocating for yourself. Johnnie also shares a special gluten-free recipe perfect for the month of May, baby back ribs! Bob Kessler visits the studio to talk […]
May 4 · length unknown
Steve and Johnnie: Celiac Awareness Month, Don McLean in Skokie, and car questions
Johnnie Putman and Steve King kick off Celiac Disease Awareness Month (May? Already?) with Jen Martindale from the Chicago Cubs to talk about Celiac Awareness Day at Wrigley Field (May 3rd) and tease a special recipe from Johnnie. Merrill Miller, the Manager of Concerts for the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, […]

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