Martina McBride & Chicago Football

** If you missed Martina McBride on the show yesterday, hear the entire conversation HERE.  Still can’t believe one of the songs on her new CD has the wrong title, simply because … well, she’ll tell you why on the podcast!

** Two chances to win prizes today … make plans to join me @ T-Mobile Wireless in Chicago at lunchtime, or the Chicago Slaughter indoor football game tonight @ the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates.  All the details & directions here.

If I don’t see you today, have a fantastic holiday weekend, and we’ll chat Monday after 3pm!

The Rascal Flatts Kidnapping, plus Chicago Slaughter football

I knew that Rascal Flatts were stopping by yesterday for two hours, I just didn’t know they weren’t planning to include ME!

If you missed any of the fun, hear all the conversations HERE!

This Saturday night, I’m heading to the Chicago Slaughter arena-football game as part of their Celebrity Half-Time HiJinks series - care to join me?

Hope to see ya there!

Keith Urban Podcast, plus a new Web experience in IE 8

If you missed Keith Urban on the show yesterday, hear the conversation HERE.

I upgraded to IE 8 last week, based on a great article from Eric Benderoff in the Chicago Tribune.

I’ve kept IE 6 in our home office for years, since 7 was nothing but bugs & crashes.

With the new Internet Explorer 8, it’s a breath of fresh air.

Faster surfing, faster page loads, just easier use overall … very similar to the Firefox experience.

Check it out, and share your thoughts.

The new member of the show arrives, and in style

A big welcome to Jeff Goldblatt from Fox Chicago!  He anchors the weeknight 9pm newscast with Robin Robinson.

Every afternoon at 6:40pm, he’ll check in with the day’s headlines.  If you missed him drop by the studio yesterday, and getting grief for his late arrival, hear our conversation HERE.

Happy GREEN St. Patrick’s Day!

Rascal Flatts mania: new Gary LeVox podcast

If you missed Gary LeVox on the show yesterday, you can hear our conversation at the PODCAST page now!

Don’t forget, tickets go on sale today at Noon through www.tickets.com or 1.800.THE.CUBS (you can’t buy them at the Wrigley Field Box Office).

Make it a great weekend … thanks for playing!

Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts, plus Work Mishaps

If you missed Jay on the show yesterday, you can hear our conversation at the PODCAST page NOW!

Find out who his dream co-performer is for their Wrigley Field show, what he’s normally doing backstage at 6pm on any given day, and a few other surprises!

The other thought in my head … our copier has been down for 3 days now, and it got me daydreaming.

I’m curious about the worst things you’ve ever broken at work, the most expensive items.  Accidental or not.

Let’s chat about it, today after 3pm.

Rascal Flatts on the show today AND tomorrow

Joe Don from Rascal Flatts checked in with Lisa & Ray yesterday.

After 6pm today, I’m expecting a call from Jay.  On tomorrow’s show, I’m still working on a call from Gary.

The guys are pumped about their Wrigley Field concert on Saturday, July 18th with Darius Rucker & Vince Gill.  Some guests have yet to be announced too!

Tickets are on sale Saturday at Noon through www.tickets.com or 1.800.THE.CUBS

Questions for Gary or Jay?  E-mail me, send a text (287-995) or call (312.591.US99) between 3-7pm, or Facebook me too.

Make it a great day, and we’ll chat soon.

Kellie Pickler, Jimmy Wayne & my celebrity TMZ life for a day

Here are a few shots from my broadcast on Friday afternoon, when Kellie Pickler stopped by.  

Can you tell how close and crowded her fans were, in front of our table?  Crazy!

I’m curious if you’ve ever had a TMZ / paparazzi experience, good or bad.

Let’s chat about it, today after 3pm.

My US 99.5 TMZ experience with Kellie Picker!

More of my US 99.5 TMZ experience with Kellie!

Kellie Pickler is thinking, "Why is this man standing so CLOSE to me?"

Kicking off the US 99.5 After Party with Jimmy Wayne!

Kellie Pickler is hot for HIM?

What a great afternoon yesterday … a live audience of 120+ from Pheasant Run Mega Center in St. Charles, and Kellie Pickler stopped by too!

She told me about her big plans for 2009, whom she admires most, what movie star turns her ON like no other, and much more!

If you missed our conversation, you can listen to it at the Podcast page.

Stay warm today, and I’ll see you tonight for the US 99.5 After Party with Jimmy Wayne!

I’m the redneck of our block

Did you miss Brad Paisley on the show yesterday?  He gave me the OK to be the redneck of my block, in addition to bragging about his mad high school winter sporting skills.  Click the Podcast page above, and you can listen to the entire conversation.

Something I’ve been thinking of for months – what can we do different to save money in today’s economy.  How are you trimming costs?  Jill & I are trying something new for our home phone, and it could save us up to $300 a year.

It arrived on Wednesday, and we love it so far.  If we’re still digging it in 2 weeks, I’ll tell you what it is, and we’ll officially drop our local & long distance home phone costs.

What’s the best way to save cash in today’s world?  Let’s talk about it, today after 3pm.