Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder

Do you know what today is? It’s Plano-Bologna-Sandwich Day. Today on the bonus hour, Bill and Wendy discuss irrational fears. Then, Bill brings up a story about a local California CBS reporter who got fired after jumping and damaging cars during a live news segment. 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.

Every other Wendesday, food-loving expert Dane Neal joins Bill and Wendy in the studio. With him, he brought in Chicago Tribune Food & Dining reporter Louisa Chu and Dave Howey from Nancy’s Pizza! They talk about National Pizza Month, the history of pizza in the Chicago, and how Nancy’s Pizza became “Home of the Original Stuffed Pizza,”  and 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, […]

Bill and Wendy sit down with celebrated host, executive producer, and best-selling author Mike Rowe! Rowe is best known as the creator and host of the hit TV series “Dirty Jobs.” He talks about his new book “The Way I Heard It,” a memoir full of surprising revelations, sharp observations, and intimate, behind-the-scenes moments drawn from Rowe’s own remarkable life and career. He also shares his thoughts on the current state of the economy, tuition-free college, and more. You can […]

Bill and Wendy chat with  “Brady Bunch” co-star Christopher Knight! Knight recounts his experience on “The Brady Bunch”,  what is like filming HGTV’s “A Very Brady Renovation,” his new documentary film project “Truelove: The Film”, and 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.

TV host and author of the new book ‘The Way I Heard It’ Mike Rowe joins us in-studio. Food-loving expert Dane Neal, Chicago Tribune food reporter Louisa Chu, and Nancy’s Pizza Dave Howey discuss the history of pizza in Chicago in honor of National Pizza Month. And, ‘Brady Bunch’ star Christopher Knight reflects on his time on the iconic show and his new projects. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter,  Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday […]

The Cubs are expected to hire David Ross as their next manager. Bill and Wendy weigh in with their thoughts. Then, what term, phrase, or saying do you hate to hear? Bill hates “back in the day” and “comparing apples and oranges”. And, there is a rumor going around that Tom Brady’s next move might be with the Bears. How exciting would that be? You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter,  Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from 10 […]

Presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren rallied with Chicago teachers on Tuesday morning as the strike entered its 4th day of canceled classes. It appears that there still isn’t a clear end to negotiations with Chicago Public Schools after Mayor Lori Lightfoot sent the union a letter on Monday which CTU President Jesse Sharkey said “dashed hopes” for a quick settlement. WGN Radio’s Ryan Burrow joins the Bill and Wendy show with the latest on the negotiations. You can find Bill and […]

Get your light sabers ready because it’s Stars Wars time on this Tech Tuesday! Bridget Carey, senior editor at CNET,  joins the Bill and Wendy show to talk about the highlights from the new ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ trailer, which premiered on Monday Night Football. Also, if you have Verizon, don’t pre-order Disney Plus. It’s free! Bridget explains why carriers like Verizon have turned to deals with streaming services to reel in new customers. Bridget also breaks down […]

Bridget Carey from CNET.com talks about the takeaways from the final trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, which premiered during Monday Night Football. The Chicago teachers strike entered its sixth day Tuesday and negotiations between CPS and CTU have hit a major setback. WGN Radio’s Ryan Burrow joins the show with an update on the story. Plus, the 2019 Neiman Marcus Christmas Book is here. Bill and Wendy go through the list to see if anything interests them. […]

Christopher Knight, who played Peter Brady on “The Brady Bunch,” will be a guest on the regular show tomorrow, and Bill and Wendy are pumped. They talk about famous people they would love to meet in person, Robbie Rist’s role on “The Brady Bunch,” actor Henry Thomas being arrested for suspicion of DUI, and 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 […]

Bill and Wendy speak with noted pet expert Steve Dale. They talk about Anne Innis Dagg and her research on giraffes, the most popular pet costumes for Halloween 2019, tips for trick-or-treating with your dog, the science behind calming dogs with music, CBD for pets, and 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.

Over the weekend, Wendy went to a Deep Purple concert with her family. She also attended her sister’s “horse party”. Bill just watched about 10 minutes of the Bears vs. Saints game. He still has no hope for the Bears. Noted pet expert Steve Dale shares safety tips for taking your pup trick-or-treating this year. And, Eric Zorn tells us his thoughts on California’s war on plastic pollution. You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter,  Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show […]

Today on the bonus hour, Bill and Wendy talk about the career of actor Bill Macy.  Macy, who starred opposite Bea Arthur in the 1970s sitcom “Maude,” died Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in Los Angeles. He was 97. Then, the two finish off their list of the most ‘creative’ Halloween costumes. Plus, did you hear that creationist Ken Ham wants parents to threaten kids with eternal hell? It’s true ladies and gentlemen. And the iconic steps from the new ‘Joker’ […]

Alexander Zalben is the managing editor of Decider.com, and he KNOWS his television. He joins the Bill and Wendy show every Friday to share what’s new in the world of television. This week, Alex recommends a couple of shows to watch. From HBO’s ‘Watchman’ to Netflix’s Paul Rudd sitcom ‘Living With Yourself.’ He also previews Hulu’s ‘Looking for Alaska,’ and ‘Castle Rock,’ and Amazon Prime’s ‘Modern Love.’ You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter,  Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs […]

It’s been 50 years since the release of “Abbey Road,” the iconic last album of The Beatles, which included the tracks of well-known hits like “Come Together,” “Here Comes the Sun,” “Maxwell’s Silver Hammer,” and “Octopus’s Garden.” Bill and Wendy are joined in the studio by music historian Gary Wenstrup to talk about the making of The Beatles’ “Abbey Road” album, from the writings and recordings. Gary also gives Bill and Wendy a pop quiz on their Beatles knowledge. For […]