Rick Kogan
Arts & Entertainment News
The After Hours with Chicago Tribune columnist Rick Kogan Podcast from 720 WGN
Location:
Chicago, IL
Genres:
Arts & Entertainment News
Description:
The After Hours with Chicago Tribune columnist Rick Kogan Podcast from 720 WGN
Twitter:
@rickkogan
Language:
English
Episodes
‘Eden Undone’ uncovers life in the Galapagos around WWII
8/18/2025
Author Abbott Kahler, formerly known as Karen Abbott, joins Rick Kogan to talk about her book, ‘Eden Undone: A True Story of Sex, Murder, and Utopia at the Dawn of World War II’. Abbott also comments on Ron Howard’s upcoming movie, ‘Eden’, which is based on her book. She will make an appearance at Printers […]
Duration:00:35:31
‘Take the Long Way Home’ with author Kevin McGuire
8/18/2025
Author Kevin McGuire joins Rick Kogan to discuss his novel, ‘Take the Long Way Home’, and how he put the story together. Kevin also talks about his early interests in writing and reads listeners an excerpt from his novel that stands out to him.
Duration:00:18:43
Patrick Wohl dives in on the true story of the Brown’s Chicken Massacre
8/18/2025
Attorney and author Patrick Wohl joins Rick Kogan to discuss his book, ‘The True Story of the Brown’s Chicken Massacre, a Decade-Long Manhunt, and the Trials That Followed’. Patrick highlights some of the individuals’ stories from the book and how each person’s story matters. Patrick also reminds listeners of the key events in the case.
Duration:00:20:00
Candid Candace: Rating Chicago’s summer events
8/18/2025
Journalist and media personality Candace Jordan joins Rick Kogan to rate this summer’s party and philanthropic events. Candace shares a bucket list item of hers that is taking place in Rosemont in September, previews the Chicago River swim, and more.
Duration:00:15:50
Mark Kriegel: ‘Baddest Man: The Making of Mike Tyson’
8/11/2025
Boxing journalist Mark Kriegel joins Rick Kogan to discuss his latest book, ‘Baddest Man: The Making of Mike Tyson’. Mark talks about his roots, his path to journalism, and why some of the best writers are drawn to boxing.
Duration:00:28:48
Ronnie Marmo stars in ‘I’m Not a Comedian… I’m Lenny Bruce’
8/11/2025
Ronnie Marmo joins Rick Kogan to talk about his show, ‘I’m Not a Comedian… I’m Lenny Bruce’, which will take place at Des Plaines Theatre on August 24th at 2:00pm. Ronnie comments on how the show has changed him and whether it will be turned into a film.
Duration:00:16:32
Mark Kogan to make appearance at ‘Elvis Week at Graceland’
8/11/2025
Rick Kogan talks with his brother Mark Kogan to preview his appearance at ‘Elvis Week at Graceland’ on August 14th at 10:00am. Mark will take part in ‘Conversations on the Colonel’ at the Guest House Theater. Mark also shares memories of working with Elvis and what life was like on the road with Colonel Tom […]
Duration:00:16:43
Loyola University Museum of Art honors Richard Hunt
8/11/2025
Kyle Mathers, Museum Manager & Curator at the Loyola University Museum of Art, and Hannah Luchtenburg, Museum Coordinator, join Rick Kogan to talk about the Loyola University Museum of Art and its Richard Hunt exhibition. The Richard Hunt exhibition runs through November 15th.
Duration:00:17:51
‘Jimmy in Saigon’ screening at Chicago Filmmakers
8/3/2025
Peter McDowell joins Rick Kogan to talk about his film, ‘Jimmy in Saigon’. Peter dives in on the true meaning of the film and his family’s reaction to the idea of making a film about his late brother. Screening for the film is Friday, August 22nd at 7pm and Sunday, August 24th at 6pm at […]
Duration:00:20:43
Previewing the 4th Annual Emerging Artist Showcase
8/3/2025
Singers Ellen Winters Reynolds and Denise Tomasello join Rick Kogan to discuss the 4th Annual Emerging Artist Showcase and the new talent in the Chicago Cabaret. Ellen and Denise also share their thoughts on the state of cabaret today. The showcase takes place Thursday, August 14th at 7:30pm at Epiphany Center for the Arts.
Duration:00:19:12
Catching up with poet J.J. Tindall
8/3/2025
Musician and poet J.J. Tindall joins Rick Kogan to talk about his newest poetry and Zazzle store. J.J. and Rick also talk about their memories of listening to the late musician Tom Lehrer and J.J.’s time as a tour guide.
Duration:00:21:15
Candid Candace: Almost positive NASCAR will return to Chicago in 2027
7/28/2025
Journalist and media personality Candace Jordan joins Rick Kogan to recap the 2025 NASCAR Chicago Street Race and talk about the possibility of its return to the streets of Chicago in 2027. Candace also previews the Illinois State Fair starting August 7th.
Duration:00:18:00
Chicago reporter Ray Long looks back on nearly five-decade career
7/28/2025
Ray Long, former Chicago Tribune investigative reporter, joins Rick Kogan to talk about his retirement from the Tribune and what drew him to journalism in the first place. Ray discusses his early years in journalism and also comments on what he thinks will happen with the Mike Madigan case.
Duration:00:20:15
New ‘Hamlet’ adaptation stars Chicago actor Daniel Kyri
7/20/2025
Actor Daniel Kyri and writer and director Jeremy McCarter join Rick Kogan to talk about their new adaptation of ‘Hamlet’, a seven-part podcast from Make-Believe Association. Daniel and Jeremy give their reviews and explain the process of making this adaptation happen.
Duration:00:28:57
Paul Teodo previews the third edition of ‘Listen Up!’
7/20/2025
Writer Paul Teodo joins Rick Kogan to talk about the upcoming ‘Listen Up!’ storytelling event at Carnivale on Wednesday, July 23rd at 7:30pm. Mike Flannery, Andy Shaw, Fran Spielman, and others will be on stage.
Duration:00:17:16
Adopt a cat at Forever Fortunate Felines
7/20/2025
Kelly Fahy, Application Screening Manager at Forever Fortunate Felines, joins Rick Kogan to talk about the cat rescue business and the process to adopt a cat. Kelly previews some upcoming events and shares how you can donate to the nonprofit.
Duration:00:19:34
100th anniversary of the John Scopes ‘Monkey Trial’
7/13/2025
John Mark Hansen, political science professor at University of Chicago, joins Rick Kogan to talk about the 100th anniversary of the 1925 John Scopes ‘Monkey Trial’. John reminds listeners of what took place in the trial and comments on whether John Scopes was a hero.
Duration:00:29:55
Singer Alyssa Allgood takes the stage at Jazz Showcase
7/13/2025
Singer-songwriter Alyssa Allgood joins Rick Kogan to talk about her music career and when her love for music began. Alyssa touches on her family’s support from the beginning, her career dreams, and more. Alyssa will be at Jazz Showcase from July 17 through July 20th.
Duration:00:13:25
Boho Bouquet Bar on the move
7/13/2025
Life coach and founder of Boho Bouquet Bar Amy Lechelt joins Rick Kogan to talk about her floating flower store that is Chicago’s only mobile bouquet bar. Amy details the spots across Chicago where you can find her store and how the flower store operates in the winter.
Duration:00:20:44
Poetry Slam founder Marc Smith talks worldwide impact
7/6/2025
Marc Smith, founder of the Uptown Poetry Slam, joins Rick Kogan to talk about the worldwide reach of poetry slams and how they have developed throughout the decades. Marc discusses what drew him to poetry in the first place and where he first read on stage. Marc also talks about his podcast ‘Thru The Mill’, […]
Duration:00:31:09