Bob Sirott

Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Bob Sirott to share details about the death of Alan Osmond and the history of his contribution to The Osmonds through the years. He also talk about the 40th anniversary of Geraldo Rivera’s report on Al Capone’s vault and how it was just the beginning of his career.

Social media strategist Scott Kleinberg joins Bob Sirott to talk about the importance of updating or getting rid of old accounts, whether they’re unused apps or shopping websites. He explains how to gain access to old accounts, getting rid of any sensitive information, and the benefits of having a password manager.

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: Meze Table Finds Home In Bridgeport After Years Of Selling At Pop-Ups And Markets: Known for their colorful Greek-inspired food boards, Elizabeth Gartelos Morris and Beth Salentiny have stocked Meze Table […]

Paul Nolte, Senior Wealth Advisor & Market Strategist for Murphy & Sylvest, joins Bob Sirott to discuss how the Strait of Hormuz closures are impacting short-term investments in the U.S. and the state of consumers as they save more money. He also shares details about Kevin Warsh’s Fed nomination hearing and how he predicts the […]

On April 21st, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Kemena Brooks, Chicago Loop Alliance’s Board Chair, joins Bob Sirott to talk about gatherings in the Loop as the weather gets warmer and the challenge of navigating teen takeovers. She also shares details about and arts and culture study that will take place this year and the increase of businesses opening on State Street.

Emergency medicine physician and associate chief medical officer for Northwestern Medicine’s Central DuPage Hospital Dr. Jeffrey Bohmer joins Bob Sirott to talk about how screen time impacts our risk for dementia and six common medications that could help decrease dementia risk. He also explains how GLP-1 drugs may help people who can’t lose weight while […]

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: Drivers Keep Crashing Cars Into This Avondale Building — Will The City Do Something About It?: The issues stem from drivers speeding in the Western Avenue bus lane to […]

Blockbuster Blake Stubbs joins Bob Sirott to discuss the controversy surrounding the upcoming Michael Jackson movie and the death of Patrick Muldoon. He also shares details about the history of Ebertfest and the confirmation of “Top Gun 3.”

On April 20th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Robert Sherman, NewsNation National Correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the current state in Israel and the ceasefire they have with Lebanon. He also explains why Hezbollah had a lack of involvement in the ceasefire negotiations and statements from The White House about the ceasefire with Iran. This conversation was recorded before the Strait […]

David Flom, managing partner of Chicago Cut Steakhouse, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the return of the power breakfast and how successful it’s been so far. He also discusses what the steakhouse competition is like in the city and why it’s a good thing to get together with other steakhouse owners.

Freelance food writer Lisa Shames joins Bob Sirott to share another growing trend in the city that focuses on cafés in retail stores and what their purpose is. Some of the places where you can grab coffee and a snack include Postcard, Kith Treats, and Soloway Coffee.

John Dreznes, Beverly Records third generation, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the history of Beverly Records, how they plan on celebrating Record Store Day, and the rising popularity of vinyl among younger generations. Choose Chicago’s director of corporate communications Isaac Reichman also joins Bob to share details about what’s happening in and around the city this […]

Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and founder of Savvy-Planet, joins Bob to discuss the topic of Artificial Intelligence and whether it’s really helping or hurting us. She explains how it could make us more passive with its responses and how to use it the right way. Marianne joins Bob for a weekly segment Fridays following the […]

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: The Video Strip Outlived Blockbuster And Is Still Renting Out 25,000 Movies On The South Side: As the film and streaming industries have shifted, so has Joe Trutin’s McKinley Park store. […]

On April 17th, 2026, Steve Grzanich shares today’s potential market drivers:

Jim DeRogatis, co-host of Sound Opinions, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what a New York jury ruled on the Ticketmaster-Live Nation civil case and whether or not that will impact future ticket prices. He also explains the history of the merger of the two companies and how much money each person could receive if […]

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to talk about a wide variety of scams that are popping up, including calls about tax returns, fake texts claiming to be from the Secretary of State’s office, and social media investment groups. He also explains what ghost tipping scams are and how he will […]

Quinn Myers, reporter for Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Quinn has details on: Da Local Boy, The Loop’s Hawaiian Food Hotspot, Named One Of NYT’s Best Restaurants: Nate Domingo and his wife Dianne didn’t intend to open a restaurant, but now they have two — one in suburban […]