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Steve and Johnnie

Steve and Johnnie

Hosted by WGN Plus

Episodes

97

Latest episode

Aug 2026

Language

EN-US

About the show

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

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August 9, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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, 2026

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 […]

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