Garry reflects on Thanksgiving and the video he posted on Black Friday.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier catches up with Radio Hall of Famer Garry Meier to continue a Veterans Day tradition: Celebrating his father, WWII veteran Frank Meier, as he shares his special recording about the 48-hour period of battle in December 1944 during his service in the U.S. Army under General George Patton. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/706663…

Happy Black Friday ! Hope this is your blackest Friday ever!

Former WGN-TV Bozo, Joey D’Auria joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier in studio to talk about his experience as The World’s Most Famous Clown, his appearance on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, his audition, behind the scenes stories, fellow cast members, voice acting and his love of Chicago. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7091216/7091216_2024-1…

Weber Grill Ambassador Kevin Kolman talks turkey on your grill, sides and more! Weber.com https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7091221/7091221_2024-11-28-160221.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier Clowning around with Joey D’Auria, WGN-TV’s Bozo .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Thanksgiving grilling with Weber’s Kevin Kolman .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-ru…

WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk turkey and sides, this weekend’s hottest movies, the annual airing of ‘Bozo, Gar & Ray: WGN-TV Classics’ and more! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7091171/7091171_2024-11-28-145311.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dean Richards’ Entertainment Report Director of ‘Airplane!,’ Jim …

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier and Dave Schwan share the history of the very first Thanksgiving and the traditions that have developed over the years. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7091167/7091167_2024-11-28-142407.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier Clowning around with Joey D’Auria, WGN-TV’s Bozo .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Thanksgiving grilli…

Garry discusses the newly released Beatles '64 documentary. Plus, poor Elton John has gone blind in his eye because of an infection.

Garry discusses the plan for the Friday cocktail show along with the art of making mix tapes. Plus, police were called to a daycare in Japan because someone was stealing the kids slippers.

On the Friday, November 22, 2024 edition of The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE, Mike Thomas will be aboard to discuss his book, “Carson The Magnificent” which completes the biography of the late long-time star of The Tonight Show, Johnny Carson, begun in 2002 by journalist Bill Zehme. We’ll also share a pre-recorded interview with Laurie Kane …

On the Friday, November 22, 2024 edition of The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE, Mike Thomas will be aboard to discuss his book, “Carson The Magnificent” which completes the biography of the late long-time star of The Tonight Show, Johnny Carson, begun in 2002 by journalist Bill Zehme. We’ll also share a pre-recorded interview with Laurie Kane …

Garry discusses the Playboy club of long ago and what it was like inside. Plus, more monkeys in Thailand on the attack causing police to lock themselves in the police station.

Garry discusses soda brands that have been around for a long time. Plus, the monkeys are still on the loose in South Carolina.

Jennifer Wall, award-winning winemaker behind Barefoot Wine, official sponsor of the NFL, joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about elevating your tailgating experience with Barefoot Wine; wings, burgers, bbq rib pairings and more! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7075348/7075348_2024-11-15-231848.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier Clowning aroun…

Official Bartender of the GarrForce, Jenna Duddleston will be aboard the Friday, November 15, 2024 edition The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE to mix up a Maple Manhattan. Want to make one during the show? Jenna says you’ll need: 🍁Woodford Reserve 7 Guys Collective, 🍁Sweet vermouth, 🍁Maple Syrup, 🍁Angostura Bitter, and 🍁Cherry. Garry will also …

Official Bartender of the GarrForce, Jenna Duddleston will be aboard the Friday, November 15, 2024 edition The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE to mix up a Maple Manhattan. Want to make one during the show? Jenna says you’ll need: 🍁Woodford Reserve 7 Guys Collective, 🍁Sweet vermouth, 🍁Maple Syrup, 🍁Angostura Bitter, and 🍁Cherry. Garry will also …

Garry discusses how many mass extinctions that have taken place on the earth. Plus, they have figured a way to prevent shark attacks by putting lights on the objects in danger of attack.

To my father Army Sgt. Frank Meier and all veterans one day is not enough to honor what you’ve done for our country. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Goose Island’s annual Bourbon County Stout lineup will be released on Black Friday! WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Todd Ahsmann – President of Goose Island, Mike Siegel – Goose Island Senior Innovation Manager, WGN TV Morning News’ Jeff Hoover, Tracy Hoover and Erica McDonald about this time-honored tradition, the history, the process, and why Bou…

On the Friday, November 8, 2024 edition of The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE, returning finance expert Terry Savage looks ahead at the economy and finance following the 2024 elections. The stream starts at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central, exclusively on the GarrForceLIVE YouTube channel.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks about this week’s presidential election, over a century of celebrity endorsements, the fact that celebrity endorsements did not drive voters to cast a ballot for a specific candidate this year and the need for these superstars to stay in their lane. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7066073/7066073_2024-11-09-014313.64km…

On the Friday, November 8, 2024 edition of The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE, returning finance expert Terry Savage looks ahead at the economy and finance following the 2024 elections. The stream starts at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central, exclusively on the GarrForceLIVE YouTube channel.

Garry discusses the best place to buy cheap wine and how much profit is made on paper towels and toilet paper. Plus, now you can buy air from Lake Como.

Garry and Leslie talk about her recent travels.

Lisa Dent welcomes Dave Plier and his fiancé Erica McDonald to talk about getting engaged last week, a second time around for them both, and a slight age difference that Dave refuses to recognize. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7019283/7019283_2024-11-02-012323.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier Clowning around with Joey D’Auria, WGN-TV’s Bozo .…

TV host Mo Rocca talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about his new book ‘Roctogenerians’, an inspiring collection of stories that celebrates the triumphs of people who made their biggest marks late in life. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7019113/7019113_2024-11-01-224713.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Dave Plier Clowning around with Joey D’Auria, WGN-TV’s …

Garry had a chat earlier this week with mortgage expert David Hochberg, longtime friend and sponsor of the GarrForce. We’ll share his thoughts about the latest rate changes and what he sees coming up ahead in 2025. Oh Yes! the GarrForce house band will also be dropping in as they prepare to Rock the Vets in Arlington Heights, Illinois at American L…

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to former WGN newsman Roger Badesch about the return of holiday catalogs, inspired by the old Sears Wish Book. Plus, Dave & Roger take a look back at stores we shopped that are gone but not forgotten like Marshall Fields, Wieboldt’s, Montgomery Ward, Zayre, Venture and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7019278/7019…

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to author and journalist Bill O’Reilly about his latest book ‘Confronting the Presidents’. From Washington to Jefferson, Lincoln to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Kennedy to Nixon, Reagan to Obama and Biden, the 45 United States presidents have left lasting impacts on our nation. Some of their legacies continue today, some …

Are you ready to make those Fall Adjustments to your clocks, as Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday? Well, whether or not you are, come and join our post-Halloween flight on The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE, Friday, November 1, 2024, starting at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central, exclusively on the GarrForceLIVE YouTube channel. Garry had a chat earlier…

Garry shares what state has the best casinos. The list may surprise you. Wisconsin reporter Ryan is filling in again for Leslie.