Live From My Office
Live From My Office is the latest from Chicago radio legend Steve Cochran. Join him, some familiar voices, and some new friends each week wherever you get your podcasts!
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449 episodes
AI, Social Media, and All Things Tech with One Fascinating Dude - Howard Tullman
In the 500+ episodes (listen back to some of the original episodes we put out on Facebook) of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE I've been able to bring you many great guests.Talking to Howard Tullman was one of my favorites. He looks 20 ye...
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SUPERHERO BOSS: Peter Cuneo saved Marvel.
Let me say that again, Peter Cuneo saved Marvel. How is it you don't know this man? It's because he was the guy running marvel. When Peter Cuneo came to Marvel they were broke, busted, out of money. He guided the company...
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No President Ever Acted This Way
We live in very dangerous times. Our biggest problem is not the war in Iran. Our biggest problem is Donald Trump.What I say in this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE isn't meant to depress you. I hope it inspires you.&...
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DEJA MOON with Aviation Expert David Kerley
Why are we going back?Houston, we have a lunar lander problem?How do you build a space station on the moon? Is there a Home Depot there that I missed? I have questions and David Kerley (Full Throttle/Substack) ha...
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Play Ball! Mike Ferrin Previews The Season
PLAY BALL!!!Spring is my favorite season. The best days are ahead.Baseball may not be what it was when I was a kid but it signifies change for the better every year.Who is your team? Where will they finish? I'll...
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Senator Durbin Talks About the News on Live From My Office and the Life of Orion Samuelson
Durbin is leaving Congress after more than 40 years. We'll talk about all that he's seen in a future episode but first we hit the news of the day, and remember Orion Samuelson, on this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE. SHOW NOTES<...
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Colin Mochrie: One of the Best Ever
Colin Mochrie is back.Always a pleasure to have the man my daughter calls "the funniest man alive" on the show.We talk about his boyhood in Scotland and compare Saturday morning cartoons. We talk about Ryan Stiles and ...
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Trump and His Kooky Kabinet
He started a war and he needs help to finish it. That help likely coming from his Cabinet. They are as bad (or worse) than we thought they would be when he named them.They are lying, corrupt, and unqualified at every turn. Tr...
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It's A Primary Primer!
A few FAQsWhat's a Primary?Why does it matter?Why is Congress afraid of Trump?Why does Congress suck?Do I really have to vote?I'll even tell you where to research your candidates. Vot...
Eric Adelstein on the 2026 Midterms, The Mess of the Democrats, and Trump.
He is one of the most influential people in politics.And he never argues or raises his voice.The best is Eric Adelstein and he joins me to talk Trump, the midterms, and the Dems mess too.SHOW NOTES
Mike Quigley Wants to Be the Mayor of Chicago
Congressman Mike Quigley is a Chicago kid. He's served the Illinois 5th District for almost 17 years and is one of the few actually getting things done. What's next? He may be the next Mayor of his hometown, Chicago.&nbs...
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The Unforgettable Don Rickles
Very happy to have my friends, Ed Mann and Mindy Rickles on ANYTHING BUT POLTICS. Mindy and Ed honor Don's legacy with their new podcast. We also talk about what it's like to be Don's daughter and his son-in-law. It's Mindy, and Ed....
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Kevheads Unite! Kevin Matthews is back and he brought his movie.
KEVHEADS UNITE!Kevin Matthews is back and he brought his movie. BROKEN MARY is the story of Kev on top at The Loop to the bottom as radio died.The movie tells the story of Kev's choice at the fork in his road and his n...
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Gary McCarthy: The Trouble with ICE
The nightmare in Minneapolis will likely happen again. The mission of ICE is a major mess made worse by politicians and partisan media. An offshoot is having local police lumped in and blamed for bad law enforcement that they're not...
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Year in Review: You Survived 2025!
It's explosive and loud. Its no holds barred high tension family drama where father and son go head-to-head...wait... that doesn't sound right...Actually its a new tradition in my post radio life. Each year the producer of this podcast j...
40 Years, 40 Films | Nick Digilio
ITS NICK D FOR CHRISTMAS!When Nick and I ruled WGN Radio we had fun all year long. Somehow the CHRISTMAS shows were even better.But never did I ever think Nick D would write a book!It's GREAT and we talk about i...
Jim Flannigan: Funny on Land at Sea!
This time on ANYTHING BUT POLITICS the guest is Jim Flannigan.We talk the holidays. He tells me about doing comedy on cruise ships. Then we swap humiliating hospital stories.While I continue recovering from knee replacement surger...
Weatherman Paul Douglas is Smarter Than the Rest of Us
The legendary TV weatherman, innovator, inventor, speaker, and author too, might even make you feel better about climate trends on this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE SHOW NOTES:Fol...
Father Tom Hurley: Finding Hope This Holiday Season
BLESS ME FATHER...BLESS US ALLFather Tom Hurley is one of my favorite people. He is a very good man who will step up for others everyday. I know what you're saying, he's a Priest, that's the job.Father Tom is different...
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Paul Coyte Makes Every Holiday Happy!
Radio legend, TV star, Premier League man-on-the-pitch for the Spurs!My BFF (Britain's funniest friend) Paul Coyte is back for ANYTHING BUT POLITICS.We talk holiday traditions, memories, and many other entertaining things.T...
From the Bench to the Books: Judge Larry Axelrood
He is a highly experienced Judge in a giant city and is now an author of multiple hit books. Judge Larry Axelrood occupies a narrow lane. We talk about being a Judge here in Chicago and the Judiciary on a national basis. Spoiler ale...
My (Other) New Knee (Rebroadcast)
I'm recovering from my second knee replacement surgery, which means I'm ready to challenge all of you in a race. In the meantime, check out the conversation I had with my actual surgeon, Dr. Charles Luppo from when I had my first knee done. Lis...
Whatever Happened to Steve Cochran?
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO STEVE COCHRAN?Tim Benker is one of the funniest people I know - Always has been, always will be. You can look it up. We've run the tests. So join us for another stand-up comedy extravaganza Satur...
Anything But Politics - Carole Dibo from the Actors Training Center
Carole Dibo has been creating stars and teaching everyday dreamers to get the best out of all of them at the ACTORS TRAINING CENTER.We talk about the biz and a very cool fundraiser you can be part of too on this new episode of ANYTHING B...
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Dedication, Commitment, Consistency - Mark Doyle
Those 3 words should be the marching orders for all of us in trying to save us from ourselves.While 1 in 8 American families just lost their SNAP benefits, the First Jackass threw a rich-people party at Mar-a-Lago.Here I talk to M...
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