The Pat McGann Show
The Pat McGann Show is a weekly comedy podcast filmed in Chicago, hosted by stand-up comedian Pat McGann (Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, opener for Sebastian Maniscalco) with frequent co-host and comedy legend Dwayne Kennedy.
Every Thursday, Pat sits down with comedians, athletes, broadcasters, and Chicago personalities for stand-up stories, real talk, and good company — past guests include Matteo Lane, Ian Happ of the Chicago Cubs, Bill Rancic, Maggie Hughes DePalo, and Chicago sports and TV legends.
Filmed at Tiege Hanley Studios in Chicago. Powered by Tiege Hanley (tiege.com/pat).
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The Pat McGann Show
Mike Toomey on WGN & Comedy in the ’80s | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 13
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WGN Morning News Announcer, Mike Toomey, joins Pat McGann for Episode 13 of The Pat McGann Show.
They chat about Mike’s 40+ years in stand-up, the early Chicago comedy scene, and his path to becoming a fixture on WGN Morning News. From doing impressions in high school talent shows to creating iconic characters like The Lord of the Limerick, Mike shares how he built his career.
Pat and Mike also swap stories about road gigs, terrible travel days, opening for legendary musicians, Chicago sports pain, acting auditions, Tony the Tiger commercials, and a van full of strangers on a six-hour ride to Erie, PA.
Plus — they talk about Black Friday madness, holiday traditions, and the chaos of online vs. in-person shopping, all while Mike gets his first full introduction to Tiege Hanley products (and absolutely crushes a voiceover read).
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