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Brian Noonan
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The Brian Noonan Podcast from The Voice of Chicago, 720 WGN
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2020 Goose Island Bourbon County Stout preview
Nov 19, 2020Tap to summarizeThe Black Friday release of Goose Island’s Bourbon County Stout is one of the most highly anticipated beer events of the year, and 2020 may see the best lineup in recent years. To discuss their brewing process and preview this year’s varieties, Brian Noonan and Cody Gough are joined by Mike Smith, Sr. Brand Manager at Goose Island Beer Company, and Emily Kosmal, the Goose Island Beer Company brewer who created this year’s BCS Proprietor’s Blend.
Transcribe →Brian Noonan in for Nick Digilio | 6.5.20
Jun 5, 2020Tap to summarizeHour 1: + At the Breweries Hour 2: + Ryan Oestreich, Music Box Theatre Hour 3: + Bad Theater Manners + What will you miss this Summer? Hour 4: + Overnight Arcade Hour 5: + You Big Dummy + Straight Outta Context + Tiger King update + Cicadas return! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3763652/3763652_2020-06-05-104452.64kmono.mp3
Transcribe →Can independent movie theaters survive the pandemic?
Jun 5, 2020Tap to summarizeWhile the city slowly opens restaurants, barbers and more, movie theaters are left in the dark. With current restrictions, theater owners are searching for a middle ground to reach profitability. Ryan Oestreich, general manager of Chicago’s legendary Music Box Theatre joins Brian Noonan to lay out the state of the movie theater business and what can be done to preserve local movie houses. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3763654/3763654_2020-06-05-105654.64kmono.mp3
Transcribe →The ins and outs of comedy on a cruise with Lenny Schmidt
Jun 4, 2020Tap to summarizeComedian Lenny Schmidt knows a thing or two about life and comedy on the high seas. He joins Brian Noonan to talk about his experiences as a cruise comic, how to handle pandemic comedy and his upcoming comedy album. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3763305/3763305_2020-06-04-090005.64kmono.mp3
Transcribe →Brian Noonan in for Nick Digilio | 6.3.20
Jun 4, 2020Tap to summarizeHour 1: + Kevin O’Hare, The Bad Apple Bar + Are you ready to return to restaurants? Hour 2: + Marnie Shure, The Takeout Hour 3: + Comedian Lenny Schmidt Hour 4: + Dog tips for Tom + Calls from around the world! Hour 5: +Should we be worried about asteroids? https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3763304/3763304_2020-06-04-093604.64kmono.mp3
Transcribe →How do pets react to our stress?
Jun 3, 2020Tap to summarizeWorld-renowned pet expert and WGN host Steve Dale joins Brian Noonan to explore how stressful times can affect our pets and answer listeners’ questions about our furry friends. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3762923/3762923_2020-06-03-095023.64kmono.mp3
Transcribe →Brian Noonan in for Nick Digilio | 6.2.20
Jun 3, 2020Tap to summarizeHour 1: + Mark Reddig, Land Line Now Hour 2: + Steve Dale, Pet Expert Hour 3: + Michael Osacky, Baseball in the Attic Hour 4: + Worst Father’s Day Gifts + Grilling Tips https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3762922/3762922_2020-06-03-091522.64kmono.mp3
Transcribe →Central Camera pledges to continue its 121-year Chicago legacy
Jun 2, 2020Tap to summarizeIn the wake of destructive riots, Central Camera was left in ruins at its longtime location on Wabash Ave. But third generation owner Don Flesch doesn’t plan on shuttering his beloved photography store. Flesch joins host Brian Noonan to dive into the deep history of Central Camera and the family legacy the store represents for both him and his loyal customers that span generations. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3762570/3762570_2020-06-02-095110.64kmono.mp3
Transcribe →Cocktails for Hope pushes for cocktails-to-go in Illinois
May 26, 2020Tap to summarizeIan Beacraft and Julia Momose are with Cocktails For Hope, the organization that helped push the bill that will allow the takeout and delivery option for premixed cocktails in Illinois. The two spoke with Brian Noonan about the soon-to-be new cocktail takeout ruling. Beacaft and Momose also talk about the precautions in place from the container the alcohol is carried in to the underage restriction issues. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3760538/3760538_2020-05-26-005238.128.mp3
Transcribe →How hotels have been impacted and how post-pandemic hotels will operate
May 26, 2020Tap to summarizeWith Illinois reopening and the summer travel season starting, some people are expressing anxiety about staying in hotels. Michael Jacobson is president and CEO of the Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association and joins Brian Noonan to discuss the impact the pandemic has had on hotels. Jacobson talks about the measures hotels in Illinois are taking to alleviate fears and keep customers safe. He also touches on why his industry will be one of the toughest to get back up and moving, and why it will create a “ripple effect”. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3760535/3760535_2020-05-26-001535.128.mp3
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