Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder

Bill and Wendy sit down with Founder/Executive Director of “A Man In Recovery Foundation” Tim Ryan, Model/Actress Jennifer Gimenez, and “Boston” George Jung. George Jung, nicknamed Boston George and El Americano, is a former drug trafficker who was a major figure in the cocaine trade in the U.S. in the 1970s to 1980s as part of the Medellín Cartel. He is the inspiration behind the movie Blow (2001) starring Johnny Depp. Jung describes his life experiences, how he got through […]

Bill and Wendy speak with Pinball historian Roger Sharpe. Sharpe is wildly credited as the man who “saved” pinball; his demonstration of the game as skill-based overturned New York City’s thirty-four-year ban on pinball machines in 1976. Sharpe talks about the history of pinball and his roots in Chicago. He also previews the upcoming 35th Annual Pinball Expo in Wheeling, IL. For more information about the Pinball Expo, visit http://www.pinballexpo.net. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter,  Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and […]

Bill and Wendy sit down and chat with comedian and actor Harland Williams! Williams has appeared in many films such as “Dumb and Dumber,” “Freddy Got Fingered,” “There’s Something About Mary,” “Half Baked,” “RocketMan,” “Sorority Boys,” “Down Periscope” and “Employee of The Month,” and so many more. Williams will be performing at the Chicago Improv Thursday, Oct 10th from Sunday, Oct 13th. For more information, visit chicagoimprov.com. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter,  Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs […]

Today on the Bonus Hour, Bill and Wendy talk about classroom chores and recurring dreams and nightmares. Yikes. Then, WGN Radio’s Kim Gordon joins the show and they talk about the best foreign TV shows to binge-watch right now. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter,  Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, then streaming on WGN Extra from noon to 1 p.m.

Comedian and actor Harland Williams joins us in-studio. Pinball historian Roger Sharpe talks about the 35th Annual Pinball Expo. Tim Ryan and Jennifer Gimenez bring by their friend George Jung famously known as “Boston George.” He is the inspiration behind the 2001 Johnny Depp movie, “Blow.” Plus, Dean Richards reviews “Gemini Man” & “The Addams Family”. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter,  Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, then streaming on […]

Bill and Wendy welcome food-loving expert Dane Neal! Every other Wednesday, Dane joins the show to talk about the world of food. This week, Laura Coyle and Jina Boerman from the West Suburban Community Pantry joined the show to talk about the history of the food pantry and the 8th Annual Chefs’ Culinary Challenge. For more information about the Chefs’ Culinary Challenge, click on the link here. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter,  Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday […]

The toys are back in town! That’s right. The Toys “R” Us brand is being revived by Target Corporation and Tru Kids Brands just in time for the holiday season. WGN Radio’s Ryan Burrow joins the show Bill and Wendy show to share the latest details.  You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter,  Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, then streaming on WGN Extra from noon to 1 p.m.

Bill and Wendy kick off the show by discussing Wendy’s fear of horses. Then, Food-loving expert Dane Neal and Laura Coyle and Jina Boerman from the West Suburban Community Pantry joined the show to talk about the 8th Annual Chefs’ Culinary Challenge. Target is bringing back Toys “R” Us just in time for the holiday season. WGN Radio’s Ryan Burrow gives us the inside scoop on that. Plus, Bill and Wendy discuss the most common regrets among people over 50. […]

Today on the bonus hour, Bill and Wendy talk about Ellen DeGeneres defending her friendship with former President George W. Bush, vaping, and much more. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter,  Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, then streaming on WGN Extra from noon to 1 p.m.

Bill and Wendy chat with CNET Senior Editor Bridget Carey! Every Tuesday, Bridget joins the show to talk about the latest in technology. This week, Sony has confirmed the PlayStation 5 will be released before the holidays in 2020. Bridget gives us more details on what we can expect from Sony’s next-gen console. Instagram is saying goodbye to the following tab. And, Seattle startup called Picnic has created a pizza-making robot that assembles custom pizzas with little human intervention. You […]

Today’s show guests include CNET Senior Editor Bridget Carey and WGN Radio’s John Williams. Bill and Wendy talk about elevator safety, Karen Pendleton, the future of virtual reality, alienation of affection, “Teddy Saves America”, and more. Plus, Wendy shares a story with Bill about a North Carolina man who just won a $750,000 lawsuit that he filed against a former friend after stealing his wife. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter,  Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through […]

On this edition of the Bill and Wendy Bonus Hour, Bill and Wendy chat about what’s in Wendy’s purse, Halloween costumes, which fast-food chain has the fastest drive-thru line, and much more. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter,  Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, then streaming on WGN Extra from noon to 1 p.m.

Bill and Wendy sit down with Chicago Tribune columnist Eric Zorn. The Museum of Science and Industry will be getting a new name after receiving a $125 million gift from local billionaire, Kenneth C. Griffin. Eric and the gang weigh in on the name change. They also discuss the Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey’s controversial tweet in support of Hong Kong. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter,  Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from 10 […]

Today on the bonus hour, Bill and Wendy talk about Alicia Silverstone’s kiss feeding method, the Hathaway man’s eyepatch, and much more. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter,  Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, then streaming on WGN Extra from noon to 1 p.m.

Bill and Wendy kick off the show by remembering the great Rip Taylor. Have you ever forgot to wish someone a happy birthday on their special day? Well, last week Bill completely forgot to wish a listener’s mom a happy birthday. But rather than letting another day slide by without acknowledgment, Bill and Wendy try to rectify the situation by calling the listener’s daughter. Plus, a family in south suburban Lynwood made a surprising discovery Saturday night when they returned […]