Garry Meier Show
Comedy
Garry's wit and absorbing energy keeps Chicagoans entertained day after day. Garry will tell you that his career in radio all began with a dead butterfly. One day he walked out of his house and saw a beautiful dead Monarch butterfly lying on the ground. He scooped up the lifeless harbinger of things to come and sent it to his then favorite disc jockey, Larry Lujack, the biggest jock in Chicago at the time. Larry was always talking about reincarnation and he claimed he was going to come back as a butterfly. In a note accompanying the butterfly Garry said, "I think I found your dead uncle. Sorry for your loss". Larry read the note on the air. For Garry it was a "flashpoint" moment. Fascinated with radio, he knew what he was destined to do in life when he heard his material on the air. Meier rose to prominence in Chicago as part of one of the most successful number one radio duos in the country, the Steve & Garry Show. The fifteen-year run garnered international publicity, as well as an Emmy for the TV show Greetings From Graceland. Meier also gained renown for his highly successful eight-year run on the Roe & Garry Show. In addition to these accomplishments, Meier has displayed his wit and energy as a solo host and as a feature reporter for WGN-TV's morning show. He loves what he does, carrying all of his inventory in his head and feels that even with all of his success, the best is still yet to come.
Location:
Chicago, IL
Description:
Garry's wit and absorbing energy keeps Chicagoans entertained day after day. Garry will tell you that his career in radio all began with a dead butterfly. One day he walked out of his house and saw a beautiful dead Monarch butterfly lying on the ground. He scooped up the lifeless harbinger of things to come and sent it to his then favorite disc jockey, Larry Lujack, the biggest jock in Chicago at the time. Larry was always talking about reincarnation and he claimed he was going to come back as a butterfly. In a note accompanying the butterfly Garry said, "I think I found your dead uncle. Sorry for your loss". Larry read the note on the air. For Garry it was a "flashpoint" moment. Fascinated with radio, he knew what he was destined to do in life when he heard his material on the air. Meier rose to prominence in Chicago as part of one of the most successful number one radio duos in the country, the Steve & Garry Show. The fifteen-year run garnered international publicity, as well as an Emmy for the TV show Greetings From Graceland. Meier also gained renown for his highly successful eight-year run on the Roe & Garry Show. In addition to these accomplishments, Meier has displayed his wit and energy as a solo host and as a feature reporter for WGN-TV's morning show. He loves what he does, carrying all of his inventory in his head and feels that even with all of his success, the best is still yet to come.
Twitter:
@garrymeiershow
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.garrymeier.com/
Episodes
Garrforce Epiosde 1154 -For Worse And For Better
8/6/2025
Garry discusses on the ongoing story around the zoo who wants your pets for food. Plus, a woman gets charged $8,000 for parking 45 mins at hospital.
Duration:00:31:51
GarrForce Episode 1153 -August: Savor the days!
8/4/2025
Garry discusses how AI is thinking about self preservation. Plus, a Chicago music festival has been deemed the rudest ever by concert goers.
Duration:00:33:32
GarrForce Cocktail Show 8-1-25
8/2/2025
The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! Streaming starts at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central, on Friday, August 1, 2025. We know nonsense and yappetizers aplenty will be served. Tonight’s guest will be Johnny from Michigan. Subscribe to the GarrForceLIVE channel! It’s free. Once subscribed, you can also click the bell icon to be notified when the show is LIVE! Every one of the cocktail hour shows can be replayed there on demand too. The GarrForceLIVE YouTube channel is the only place you MAY share comments that we MAY see in our virtual studio, and it is the only place you MAY play along with Leslie’s game. Comments shared while we are live streaming MAY be shown on the screen and/or we MAY talk about them. You MAY text or leave voicemail at anytime at: 1.773.888.2157 (regular charges apply). Tell your friends and family about the show by sharing a link on ANY of your favorite social media channels, including Facebook: just point that link to our YouTube Stream! Garry still a Facebook page where he posts a lot, but we do not stream there.
Duration:01:18:17
GarrForce Episode 1152 - Pre-Board Show 8-1-25
8/1/2025
Pre-Board Show for The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! Streaming starts at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central, on Friday, August 1, 2025. We know nonsense and yappetizers aplenty will be served. Tonight’s guest will be Johnny from Michigan. Subscribe to the GarrForceLIVE channel! It’s free. Once subscribed, you can also click the bell icon to be notified when the show is LIVE! Every one of the cocktail hour shows can be replayed there on demand too.
Duration:00:15:40
GarrForce Episode 1151 - Good Bye July!
7/30/2025
Garry shares some updates from listeners. Plus, you can now stay at Michael Jordan's old Chicago mansion that is now an AirBNB rental.
Duration:00:31:28
GarrForce Episode 1150 - Run Like The Wind
7/28/2025
Garry shares some names that might be in trouble in a death trilogy. Plus a serial butt sniffer has been arrested.
Duration:00:38:45
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Show 7-25-25
7/25/2025
The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! Streaming starts at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central, on Friday, July 25, 2025. We know nonsense and yappetizers aplenty will be served. Tonight’s guest will be Jackie Bange. Subscribe to the GarrForceLIVE channel! It’s free. Once subscribed, you can also click the bell icon to be notified when the show is LIVE! Every one of the cocktail hour shows can be replayed there on demand too. The GarrForceLIVE YouTube channel is the only place you MAY share comments that we MAY see in our virtual studio, and it is the only place you MAY play along with Leslie’s game. Comments shared while we are live streaming MAY be shown on the screen and/or we MAY talk about them. You MAY text or leave voicemail at anytime at: 1.773.888.2157 (regular charges apply). Tell your friends and family about the show by sharing a link on ANY of your favorite social media channels, including Facebook: just point that link to our YouTube Stream!
Duration:01:14:26
GarrForce 1149 - Pre- Board Flight for 7-25-25
7/25/2025
Pre-Board show for the Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! Streaming starts at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central, on Friday, July 25, 2025. We know nonsense and yappetizers aplenty will be served. Tonight’s guest will be Jackie Bange. Subscribe to the GarrForceLIVE channel! It’s free. Once subscribed, you can also click the bell icon to be notified when the show is LIVE! Every one of the cocktail hour shows can be replayed there on demand too.
Duration:00:13:53
GarrForce Episode 1148 - The Ocean is Calling
7/23/2025
Garry discusses why people should not swim in the ocean and be careful at the pool.
Duration:00:34:21
GarrForce Episode 1447 - Manic Monday!
7/21/2025
Garry discusses more on the CEO caught on the camera along with why the Steve Miller Band tour was canceled. Plus, there is a fox that is stealing shoes.
Duration:00:32:11
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 7-18-25
7/18/2025
The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! Streaming starts at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central, on Friday, July 18, 2025. We know nonsense and yappetizers aplenty will be served. Tonight’s guests will be Elton Jim Turano and Jenna Duddleston Subscribe to the GarrForceLIVE channel! It’s free. Once subscribed, you can also click the bell icon to be notified when the show is LIVE! Every one of the cocktail hour shows can be replayed there on demand too.
Duration:01:21:40
GarrForce Episode 1446 - Pre board show for Friday July 18, 2025
7/18/2025
The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! Streaming starts at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central, on Friday, July 18, 2025. We know nonsense and yappetizers aplenty will be served. Tonight’s guests will be Elton Jim Turano and Jenna Duddleston Subscribe to the GarrForceLIVE channel! It’s free. Once subscribed, you can also click the bell icon to be notified when the show is LIVE! Every one of the cocktail hour shows can be replayed there on demand too.
Duration:00:15:29
GarrForce Episode 1445 -July is All Sun and Games
7/16/2025
Garry shares what might be crawling around on your eyelids. Plus, a couple finally evicts a friend after 7 years of them squatting in their house.
Duration:00:33:23
GarrForce Episode 1444 - The Daylight is Getting Shorter!
7/14/2025
Garry shares a stat about herpes and how it is being used to fight cancer. Plus, there a major recall of Ritz crackers because of a product labeling issue.
Duration:00:35:09
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 7-11-25
7/11/2025
The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! Streaming starts at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central, on Friday, July 11, 2025. We know nonsense and yappetizers aplenty will be served. Tonight’s guests will be Dan Fedor and Caitlin Sheridan Subscribe to the GarrForceLIVE channel! It’s free. Once subscribed, you can also click the bell icon to be notified when the show is LIVE! Every one of the cocktail hour shows can be replayed there on demand too. The GarrForceLIVE YouTube channel is the only place you MAY share comments that we MAY see in our virtual studio, and it is the only place you MAY play along with Leslie’s game. Comments shared while we are live streaming MAY be shown on the screen and/or we MAY talk about them. You MAY text or leave voicemail at anytime at: 1.773.888.2157 (regular charges apply). Tell your friends and family about the show by sharing a link on ANY of your favorite social media channels, including Facebook: just point that link to our YouTube Stream! Garry still a Facebook page where he posts a lot, but we do not stream there.
Duration:01:13:54
GarrForce Episode 1443 - Happy 7-11!
7/11/2025
Pre-Board for the cocktail show tonight and throw back to a show on WGN.FM
Duration:01:45:00
GarrForce Episode 1442 - Summertime Rockin'
7/9/2025
Garry shares the names of some body parts that you may not know Plus, kids in a China school are sick because they were served food decorated with lead paint.
Duration:00:29:42
GarrForce Episode 1441 - Flying Into July
7/7/2025
Garry remembers the days when travelers checks were popular. Plus, a man tries to bring a bunch of snakes into the US in his luggage.
Duration:00:37:27
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 7-4-25
7/5/2025
Happy 4th of July from Matt's Barn!
Duration:01:01:21
GarrForce Episode 1440 - Happy 4th of July!!
7/4/2025
Happy 4th of July GarrForce! Pre-Board show and Part 2 of the Howard Stern interview
Duration:00:38:26