The ROAR Podcast Series

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Aug 2026

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The ROAR Podcast Series from 720 WGN will bring exclusive programs with personalities in sports, tech, food, spirits and lifestyle together for compelling conversations and content.

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August 15, 2026

Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias tells us about why he made Pocho Fino, the first proudly Mexican-American tequila

This week on Booze Newz, host Hudson Lindenberger sits down with Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, one of the biggest stand-up comedians in the world and co-founder of Pocho Fino Tequila, to discuss his leap into the spirits business. From reclaiming the word “pocho” and building a Mexican-American tequila from the ground up to honoring his beloved […]

August 6, 2026

Rich Derosiers joins the Jim Bob Show to set the stage for NFL Hall of Fame weekend!

Chief Communications Officer for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Rich Derosiers joins Jim Bob Morris and Dane Neal on WGN Radio for part one of their two part special to kick off the NFL season. Hear as Rich shares his special connection to the Hall of Fame, its history and why it is a […]

July 17, 2026

Booze Newz talks Best Day Brewing with Tate Huffard

This week on Booze Newz, host Hudson Lindenberger sits down with Tate Huffard, founder of Best Day Brewing, to discuss the explosive rise of non-alcoholic beer. From changing drinking habits and wellness culture to the challenge of making NA beer that actually tastes good, Tate explains why Best Day believes the category is just getting […]

July 17, 2026

Should your child get a Smartwatch before a Smartphone?

Most parents don’t hand over that first smartphone because they’re excited about TikTok, YouTube, and group chats. They do it because their child needs a way to call home. That simple need has turned into one of the hardest decisions in modern parenting. Jennifer Jolly talks with Russell York, founder and CEO of Cosmo, about […]

June 20, 2026

Jennifer Jolly’s Techish Father’s Day favorites!

Acclaimed Tech personality Jennifer Jolly joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio leading up to Father’s Day. Hear as Jenn shares her best picks for Dad’s Day gifts, with healthy fitness finds and the coolest tech to keep Dad at the top of his game in both home and office for Father’s Day and beyond! For […]

May 31, 2026

Alice Carroll and Foxes Bow bring both Irish whiskey and women to the conversation

This week on Booze Newz, we’re diving into one of whiskey’s biggest blind spots with Foxes Bow Irish Whiskey co-founder Alice Carroll — the disconnect between the women who make up a growing share of whiskey drinkers and an industry that still hasn’t embraced them yet. How did that gap form, and what does it […]

May 8, 2026

Manny Flores with ACHIEVE Summit Series on growth, stability, and legacy

Manny Flores, President & CEO, SomerCor and The First Million is Always the Hardest podcast come together as part of the ACHIEVE Summit Series. Host Bo Kemp sits down with Manny Flores at WGN Radio for a conversation about one of the most important tools in small business growth: the SBA 504 loan. As a nonprofit lender and Certified Development […]

May 6, 2026

What comes after the iPhone? Apple at 50 with David Pogue

Apple built the world we live in on our phones. Now it’s working on what comes after them. In this week’s episode, I sat down with David Pogue. THE David Pogue. He’s the guy who tells the most important consumer tech stories on the planet, in a way that makes you forget it’s about buttons and features […]

April 29, 2026

Marcus Lemonis on acquisition, ownership, building at scale and excitement for Achieve Summit!

Bo Kemp is joined by visionary entrepreneur and investor Marcus Lemonis for The First Million is Always the Hardest on WGN Radio. Hear as Bo and Marcus share their journeys in life and business as well as the keys to success and overcoming challenges. Bo and Marcus talk about the excitement around the upcoming Achieve […]

April 27, 2026

Where were the parents? The social media verdict every family needs to hear

I was a mom who was paying attention. I tested Meta’s parental controls and wrote about teen screen addiction for USA Today. I talked with my daughter about everything and watched over her social media accounts. I still had no idea Instagram was feeding my high school cross-country star a steady diet of thinspo and eating disorder content. […]