After two years hosting middays on WGN, Bob and Marianne are leaving. Here’s their final three hours on the air. It starts with the Wintrust Business Lunch and goes onto the 1-3 p.m. hours. Guests include Johnny Jet, Andrea Hanis, Scott Kleinberg, Beau D’Arcy, George and Jimmy Bannos and Tony Fitzpatrick. http://cdn.tribtv.com/wgnam/podcasts/sirottmurciano/sirotts090415.mp3
Sirott and Murciano start the show with a nod to the end of their run. Then they talk to guests from Cirque du Soleil. Walter Jacobson stops by for his perspective, and Lt. David Haynes polices the movies. http://cdn.tribtv.com/wgnam/podcasts/sirottmurciano/sirotts090315.mp3
Sirott and Murciano start with news about the end of their time as midday hosts. Friday will be their final show on WGN. In an effort to clear out the office, they play the Mystery Name Contest and get a winner! (No. It was not “fixed.”) Peter Cetera calls to talk about his concert at the Paramount in Aurora. Then Kevin Pang reviews two restaurants with different specialities: seafood and halal. http://cdn.tribtv.com/wgnam/podcasts/sirottmurciano/sirotts090215.mp3
The Wintrust Business Lunch starts with Terry Savage and her look at the markets. Scott Kleinberg talks about what’s trending. Then Leah Zell of Lizard Investors breaks down the global economy. http://cdn.tribtv.com/wgnam/podcasts/sirottmurciano/bizlunch090215.mp3
Sirott and Murciano welcome former Cubs pitcher Ryan Dempster to the show for a look at Jake Arrieta’s no-hitter and what we can expect from the Cubs this fall and beyond. Paul Green breaks down the situation with Iran and looks at the Trump/Hillary race. The Celebrity Report focuses on the circus that was the Video Music Awards. http://cdn.tribtv.com/wgnam/podcasts/sirottmurciano/sirottFULLSHOW083115.mp3
Dr. Susan Scanlon joined the show to discuss her book, The Gyne’s Guide for College Women: How to Have a Healthy, Safe, and Happy Four Years. http://cdn.tribtv.com/wgnam/podcasts/sirottmurciano/SM20150828_SusanScanlon.mp3
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The Bannos Brothers joined Bob and Marianne in the Allstate Showcase Studio to talk food, wages and how tipping affects your service. http://cdn.tribtv.com/wgnam/podcasts/sirottmurciano/SM20150828_BannosBrothers.mp3
Today on the show, Bob and Marianne kick things off talking to author Ellen Rogin, Bill Geiger of Geiger Wealth Management, CNET’s Ian Sherr, and Choose Chicago’s Jason Lesniewicz on the Wintrust Business Lunch. Later, Walter Jacobson lends his perspective on local and national politics. Lt. David Hayes stops by to “police the movies.” All that and a lot more! http://cdn.tribtv.com/wgnam/podcasts/sirottmurciano/SM82715_fullshowMP.mp3
Walter is back to lend his perspective on the issues of the week: Bruce Rauner’s ongoing budget battle, Rod Blagojevich’s appeal, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and more. http://cdn.tribtv.com/wgnam/podcasts/sirottmurciano/SM82715_jacobsonMP.mp3
Chicago Police Department’s own Lt. David Haynes is back again to “police the movies” with Bob and Marianne. This time he’s talking about the Jesse Eisenberg/Kristen Stewart action-comedy “American Ultra.” What did he think of it? Listen to find out! http://cdn.tribtv.com/wgnam/podcasts/sirottmurciano/SM82715_haynesMP.mp3
Frank Fontana joins Bob and Marianne in the Allstate Showcase Studio to discuss “Empty nest syndrome” and why some millennials aren’t leaving the basement. http://cdn.tribtv.com/wgnam/podcasts/sirottmurciano/SM20150826_FrankFontana.mp3
Former Chicago Cubs catcher Randy Hundley joins the show to talk about the 1969 pennant race and the current Chicago Cubs making a run for a playoff spot. http://cdn.tribtv.com/wgnam/podcasts/sirottmurciano/SM20150826_RandyHundley.mp3
Paul Sullivan talks about the Cubs’ winning streak. Dominic Chu explains the stock market slow down. Bob and Marianne discuss “sexting” in a special Love Lab. All that and celebrity news. http://cdn.tribtv.com/wgnam/podcasts/sirottmurciano/SMfull082515MP.mp3
On the latest Sirott and Murciano, Randy Berman talks about a Cubs jersey that changed his life. Tim and Walter Smithe discuss their family furniture business. Professor Paul Green talks politics and pensions. http://cdn.tribtv.com/wgnam/podcasts/sirottmurciano/Smfull082415MP.mp3
Bob and Marianne discuss the presidential race with Professor Paul Green. Then they talk about recent issues with Chicago’s pension plans. http://cdn.tribtv.com/wgnam/podcasts/sirottmurciano/pgreen082415MP.mp3
Tim and Walter E. Smithe, Jr., part of an extended family of furniture makers, discuss the business, the creative commercials and what it’s like to work with parents, siblings and children for 70 years. http://cdn.tribtv.com/wgnam/podcasts/sirottmurciano/Smithe082415MP.mp3
Last week Bob and Marianne talked to Randy “Boomer” Berman about his discovery of a rare Ernie Banks jersey. Today Berman calls from the bleachers at Wrigley to talk about the auction that brought him $137,000. http://cdn.tribtv.com/wgnam/podcasts/sirottmurciano/RBerman082415MP.mp3
Johnny Jet leads the Wintrust Business Lunch with a weekly travel update. Then, Bob and Marianne remember Harry Volkman by playing their 2007 interview with him. Noel Biderman talks security issues on Dating Site Ashley Madison. Finally, The Bannos Brothers are back for live bickering! http://cdn.tribtv.com/wgnam/podcasts/sirottmurciano/SMFullShow20150821.mp3
Heaven on Seven celebrates its 35th anniversary. The Bannos Brothers weigh in on the sugar tax proposal. http://cdn.tribtv.com/wgnam/podcasts/sirottmurciano/bannosbros20150821.mp3