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).
Watch full episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/@ThePatMcGannShow
New episodes every Thursday.
Episodes
50 episodes
Marcelo Balboa & Joey Villagomez: World Cup Recap & Back of the Yards | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 48
Which Chicago office building doubles as a former mob execution site and a cushy city day job? Just ask Joey Villagomez. The Back of the Yards comic — who picked up the nickname "Joey the Clown" — joins Pat McGann and Dwayne Kennedy alongside W...
Tom Waddle: Chicago Bears & Ditka w/ Marcelo Balboa's World Cup Picks | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 47
Getting cut four times by the same team would send most guys to Wall Street. Tom Waddle had the finance degree ready, but stayed anyway. The Chicago Bears legend and longtime ESPN 1000 host joins Pat and Dwayne Kennedy to talk going und...
Oz Pearlman: Reading Joe Burrow's Mind & Balboa on Team USA's Brutal Exit | Ep. 46
Ever wonder what it takes to convince Joe Burrow to let a stranger mess with his head on national television? This week Pat sits down with mentalist Oz Pearlman, the guy with 8.9 million Instagram followers and a knack for melting NFL players' ...
Marcelo Balboa, Aaron Marino & Antonio Centeno: World Cup, Shark Tank & Loafers | TPMS Ep. 45
This week Pat and Dwayne Kennedy ring in the 4th of July, remember Stacey King, and Marcelo Balboa checks in from the World Cup to explain how Paraguay wrecked everyone's bracket.Then two of the internet's original men's-style influence...
Joabe Barbosa & Marcelo Balboa: Running Every Street in Chicago & World Cup Fever | TPMS Ep. 44
Pat's back from Hawaii — Pearl Harbor, potential pineapple smuggling, and a flat tire the day before departure — while Dwayne was in Norfolk, Nebraska for the Johnny Carson Comedy Festival.Marcelo Balboa checks in from the World Cup: US...
Abbey Murphy: South Side Gold, Jason Kelce Beer Chugs & PWHL Draft | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 43
First up, Marcelo Balboa checks in from the World Cup with a quick field report — US looking sharp, Spain humbled by Cape Verde, and FIFA apparently Americanizing soccer one hydration break at a time.Then Pat and Dwayne sit down with So...
The Life & Death Episode: World Cup, Wakes & Catholic Funerals w/ Fr. Hurley & Tom Curley | Ep. 42
A priest and a mortician walk into a podcast. Amen, and subscribe.First up on the pitch, Marcelo Balboa. former U.S. Men's National Team defender and World Cup alum (1990, 1994, 1998), stops by at the top to break down the World Cup — i...
Operation Schvitz: Mitch Rosen on Running Chicago Sports Radio | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 41
Taking a page out of Mitch Rosen’s book, this episode was posted at 3am. (But don’t worry, we scheduled it for 9:03am). The VP of Odyssey Sports and architect of 670 The Score joins Pat and Dwayne to talk about building one of the most iconic s...
Plan B Banger: A Career & Podcast Retrospective w/ Pat McGann & Tom Bambara | Ep. 40
40 days and 40 nights? This podcast hit 40 episodes in under a year. The Lord had other plans for our guest, so we pivoted. Consider this episode an act of faith.For the milestone episode, producer Tom flips the script and puts Pat in th...
Ian Happ: The Most Tenured Cub on Loyalty, Lakeshore Drive & Life at Wrigley | Ep. 39
This week, Pat is thrilled to welcome Ian Happ, the first major leaguer to appear on the podcast. No stranger to “the show”, Dwayne Kennedy also joins this wide ranging conversation with the most tenured Cub. Get behind the scenes of life in th...
Bringing Back the Factoids with Ryan Chiaverini | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 38
We're celebrating Pat's 50th with three Chicago guys and one matching outfit. This week, ABC7 Chicago's lead sports anchor and Windy City Live co-host Ryan Chiaverini joins Pat and Dwayne for a long-overdue conversation.Ryan sha...
Matteo Lane: From Chicago Open Mics to Sold-Out Theaters in Italy | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 37
Today we are taking a trip down Matteo Lane, but first, taking a right down memory Dwayne. Before his sold-out show at the Chicago Theater, Dwayne Kennedy and Pat McGann chat with the Chicago-raised, New York-based comedian. They discuss his jo...
Dwayne Kennedy & Maggie Hughes DePalo: Reality Show Nightmares & UFO Scientists | TPMS Ep. 36
Get ready—this might be the best 39 minutes and 92 seconds you’ve ever experienced. A vintage Chicago episode with old friends and all-timers of The Pat McGann Show.This week, Dwyane Kennedy and Maggie Hughes DePalo join Pat to ...
Maggie Hughes DePalo & Adam Gilbert: Comedy Cellar, Chicago & Gen Z | Ep. 35
In Episode 35, comedians Adam Gilbert and Maggie Hughes DePalo join Pat McGann for a laid-back conversation that moves between stand-up, life on the road, and Midwest roots.Adam shares his path from Indiana to Chicago’s comedy scene and...
Bill Rancic on Entrepreneurship, RPM & Life After The Apprentice | Ep. 34
In Episode 34 of The Pat McGann Show, the original Apprentice winner (and future canonized saint) joins Pat to share how a South Side Chicago entrepreneur turned a bold risk into a career spanning television, bestselling books, motivational spe...
The Voice of Chicago: Tim Sinclair on Bulls, Bears, and Fighting Illini | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 33
In this bonus episode, Tim Sinclair—known as the Voice of Chicago—joins Pat McGann to share his incredible journey from aspiring architect to one of the most recognizable voices in sports. As the public address announcer for the Chicago Bulls, ...
Three Woodstocks and a Couch: AJ Leidig, Inked in Comedy | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 32
Comedian AJ Leidig joins Pat McGann and Dwayne Kennedy to break down his journey in stand-up comedy.From growing up near Woodstock to testing out joke-book material in middle school, AJ shares how he got his start and made his way throug...
Chris Holtmann on Rebuilding DePaul Basketball, Beer Tabs & The Big East | The Pat McGann Show Ep.31
Coach Chris Holtmann of the DePaul Blue Demons joins Pat McGann and Dwayne Kennedy to break down his first two years rebuilding Chicago's most storied college basketball program. After leaving Ohio State, Holtmann recounts calling ...
Chicago Chaos, Nimrods, & Family Ties w/ Matty Ryan & Chris Higgins | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 30
Pat McGann sits down with his relative Matty Ryan (yes, they’re actually related) and Chris Higgins for a wild, laugh-filled ride through Chicago life. They get into Dan Ryan survival tactics, bus token nostalgia, flipping off AI robots, parkin...
Alderman Matt O’Shea on Chicago Politics, O’Hare, & the South Side Irish Parade | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 29
This week on The Pat McGann Show, Pat and co-host Dwayne Kennedy sit down with Chicago Alderman Matt O’Shea for a conversation about city politics, airport construction, and why you should not call your alderman about airplanes flying overhead....
Ana Belaval on 20 Years of Live TV, Billy Corgan, and the Tuition Tour | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 28
This week on the Pat McGann Show, Pat and co-host Dwayne Kennedy catch up with WGN superstar Ana Belaval. For the past two decades, she’s been performing live TV without a script. Billy Corgan even composed a song for her. (And don’t worry- she...
Exclusive Interview: The Baby-Saving Comedian | “Just a Boy” Leo Cundiff's Viral Lake Michigan Rescue Story
Comedian Lio Cundiff makes a bonus splash on the Pat McGann Show this week. Despite his usual preference for floating with a beer in hand, he jumped into the frigid waters of Lake Michigan to rescue a baby. "I hope she has a really cool future,...
Growing Up Sweetness: Jarrett Payton on His Pops, Jordan, & Going Viral | Ep. 27
Pat McGann sits down with Jarrett Payton to discuss growing up as the son of Walter Payton, giving a Hall of Fame speech at age 12 (casual), and how running a landfill hill builds character.They get into near-death car stories, surviving...
Our Best Work Yet: Peyton Ruddy on The Pat McGann Show | Ep. 26
Pat McGann is back in Chicago with Dwayne Kennedy and Peyton Ruddy for what is, legally speaking, our best work yet.They cover a canceled Bermuda cruise gig, the Winter Olympics (Norway winning everything, including skiing-with-a-rifle),...
From Parking Lots to Arenas with Maggie Hughes DePalo | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 25
Pat McGann sits down with Chicago comedian Maggie Hughes DePalo to talk about the totally sensible decision to quit a stable job, raise kids, and pursue stand-up at the same time. They get into building a South Side comedy scene from scratch, d...
