Steve and Johnnie

Musician Charlie Daniels was a great friend of Steve King and Johnnie Putman of WGN Radio. He passed away at the age of 83, and Steve and Johnnie join John Williams to talk about what made Charlie unique and loved, both as a musician and as a person.

Country music legend Charlie Daniels has died of a stroke at age 83. We remember him by looking back at his July, 2002 visit with Steve and Johnnie.: Click here to read Steve and Johnnie’s tribute to Charlie from their “Both Sides Now” blog. And, as a bonus, here’s a photo of Charlie Daniels with […]

Steve and Johnnie are in for Matt Bubala bringing you all of the light-hearted fun you need! To kick off the show Jim Peterik from the Ides of March joined Steve and Johnnie to talk about their new CD celebrating 55 years of amazing music. Then, WGN’s very own Roger Badesch calls in to talk […]

It’s the 25th anniversary broadcast of Steve  & Johnnie’s “Cheap Date Life After Dark New Year’s Eve Extravaganza” and this show has some serious fireworks to kick off 2020! Ronnie Rice, The Empty Pockets and River Road Trio all join the celebration at midnight! Tune in to hear some amazing tunes from these performers. At […]

Steve King and Johnnie Putman are back on the WGN Radio airwaves with a fun jam packed show for you! First Monika Wiela, a former Chicagoan behind the organization givebackbox.com joins the show to talk about how she has more than 40 retailers supporting her and helping charities across the country. Later, Chicago’s very own […]

Monika Wiela from givebackbox.com joins Steve and Johnnie to talk about her organization and how you can take part of it!

Steve King and Johnnie Putman talk to entertainment reporter Gino Salomone. Including recapping some of the biggest movies such as ‘The Irishman’.

Katie Kadan joins Steve and Johnnie to discuss her journey, experience on ‘The Voice’, John Legend as a coach, and what is on her schedule for 2020.

WGN Radio legends Steve King and Johnnie Putman fill in for Roe Conn with a show packed with laughs, memories and great guests! After breaking the ice, photographer Barry Butler joins Steve and Johnnie in studio to talk about how he got into photography. Butler tells the stories behind some of the favorite photos that […]

Guitarist Joel Paterson talks with Steve and Johnnie about his Christmas album, new Beatles album Let It Be Guitar!, and his latest tours. Paterson plays Merle Travis and The Beatles and reveals which living and dead guitarists he would love to pick with. You can keep up with Paterson at joelpaterson.com.  

Photographer Barry Butler joins Steve and Johnnie in studio to talk about how he got into photography. Butler tells the stories behind some of the favorite photos that he has captured. You can view all of Butler’s beautiful shots on his website.  

Director Pamela Pulice and Director of Communications Joseph Farina join Steve King and Johnnie Putman in studio to talk about the new film “The Dick Biondi Film.” Listen to the full interview below and donate on their website.  

Steve King and Johnnie Putman bring you six hours of nonstop laughter and entertainment. To kick off the show, Steve and Johnnie are joined with Mike Marschalk from Novak Construction to talk tips and tricks to putting up holiday lights this season. Then, world renown guitarist Muriel Anderson and Thom Bresh come in-studio to preform […]

Steve King and Johnnie Putman are joined with New York Times Best Selling Author Michael Lister. Michael is an American novelist of Florida-based mysteries, suspense, thrillers, and noirs. He has authored 32 mystery novels, most featuring his two best-known characters, prison chaplain John Jordan and 1940s noir detective Jimmy “Soldier” Riley. Listen in as Michael, […]

Josh Solomon and Erika Brett of The Empty Pockets join Steve King and Johnnie Putman in-studio. The Empty Pockets’ often cerebral and sometimes playful indie-Americana sound draws from timeless classic rock, folk and blues. An old-school sensibility featuring rich harmonies and skilled instrumentalists, Rolling Stone Magazine aptly dubbed the band a “polished yet rootsy Chicago outfit.”  […]

During Steve King and Johnnie Putman six hour Black Friday Extravaganza world renown guitarist Muriel Anderson and Thom Bresh stopped by in-studio. Listen in as the amazingly talented guitarists preform several tunes live, talk about Muriel’s new cookbook and be sure not to miss the 28th Annual Saturday-After-Thanksgiving Concert happening in Downers Grove TONIGHT. Event […]

To kick off the show Steve and Johnnie are joined with Chris Smith, Chief Meteorologist at WJHG-TV down in Panama City Beach Florida, to get an update and some insight on  Hurricane Dorian. Then Steve and Johnnie paid their respects on air to their dear friend Fran Tate who recently passed away. Later Steve talked […]

On this episode with Steve & Johnnie: They talk with Rick Pearson, Political Reporter, at the Chicago Tribune about the first 2020 Democratic Debate. Then they take a look at new updates on your computer and suggestions from our former Website Wednesday Night with, Patrick Crispen, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medical Education and Director of […]

What better way to celebrate 95 years of being Chicago’s Very Own  than with WGN Radio Legends Steve King and Johnnie Putman as they reminisce on the best and brightest moments at the station. Be sure to order your copy of A Little More Les, full of conversations, photos and memories  from their treasured friendship with […]

Voice artist Ken Nordine, the creator of “Word Jazz,” died Saturday at the age of 98. Over the years, he visited with a number of WGN Radio shows to discuss his career. May 2015, with Dave Hoekstra January 2014, with Bob Sirott and Marianne Murciano April 2010, with Steve King and Johnnie Putman

WGN legends Steve King and Johnnie Putman bring in the new year with a studio full of special guests including musician Ronnie Rice, the River Road Trio, music mentalist Sidney Friedman and more! Plus, if you missed the new year countdown, don’t fret. Steve and Johnnie counted down every hour with guests from different parts […]

On this special Thanksgiving show with Steve and Johnnie: They take a look at some of the best new tech stuff for your Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas gift shopping as we get suggestions from our former Website Wednesday Night Cybersquad chief, Patrick Crispen. World renowned guitarist and founder of the “All-Star Guitar Night,” Muriel Anderson performs live […]

Comic book legend Stan Lee died today at age 95. We remember him by looking back at some of his visits on WGN Radio. Steve and Johnnie talk with Stan Lee. (5/20/02) Bill Leff and co-host Anne Johnsos talk with Stan Lee about his career and an upcoming appearance at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con. […]

Nick Digilio, Steve King and Johnnie Putman welcome Chris Smith, chief meteorologist for WJHG in Panama City Beach, to discuss Hurricane Michael. [audio http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3554645/3554645_2018-10-09-095945.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3771.mp3] To download this or any of Nick’s podcast visit our I-Tunes page.  Like us on Facebook (/nickdshow) and follow us on Twitter (@nickdshow.)

Nick Digilio was thrilled to have the great Steve King and Johnnie Putman on for almost the entire show. Here’s a rundown: Hour 1: + Show Start + Chris Smith, chief meteorologist for WJHG in Panama City Beach on Hurricane Michael + Br5-49’s new CD featuring music performed on Steve and Johnnie’s show + Thoughts […]

Steve and Johnnie are back again on WGN Radio for the second edition of WGN Nightside. Tom Skilling jumps in to discuss the first day of summer and all of the waterworks. Singer Lisa McClowry and Guitarist Van Coppeck stop by the new studio to delight us with some amazing music. They were originally scheduled […]

Steve and Johnnie return to WGN Radio for the first edition of WGN Nightside. Website Wednesday returns with Dr. Patrick Crispen who’s on the line to answer all your questions and give the expert look at the latest in the world of tech. Consumer Guide publisher Tom Appel also jumps in for a little car talk, […]

Florence “Flaurie” Berman, co-founder of Chicago’s iconic Superdawg, died Wednesday. She was 92. We take a look back with these two visits from Flaurie and her husband Maurie on the Steve and Johnnie Show. September 4, 2009 July 20, 2010  

Ring in 2018 with Steve King and Johnnie Putman as they do countdowns from across the country. They also have lots of guests including performances from Ronnie Rice, Lisa and PerryMcClowry, Levant Coppock, Josh Soloman and Erika Brett, and Sidney Friedman. For more fun videos and pictures from the night, visit Steve and Johnnie’s blog […]

Nick Digilio welcomes back the wonderful Steve King and Johnnie Putman! In this wide-ranging conversation they talk about their tremendous run here at WGN, Joel Paterson, their book “A Little More Les,” Steve’s brother’s book ‘Safe Inside’, a cool story involving Patrick Crispen’s son, their upcoming Life after Dark New Years Eve Special, free Christmas […]

Steve & Johnnie hosting their 6,227 radio show on Thanksgiving Day! https://www.facebook.com/steveandjohnnieshow/  Terry Straker- Owner of Guitar Works in Evanston. Small business Saturday, guitar geek gifts and Thanksgiving day shopping specials. http://www.guitarworksltd.com/ Guitarist and harp-guitarist Muriel Anderson is host of the renowned Muriel Anderson’s All Star Guitar Night ® and founder of the Music for […]

www.facebook.com/steveandjohnnieshow Steve & Johnnie invite you to their book signing on Thursday 11/30/17 from 7pm-8:45 at McHenry Public Library.  Dr. Patrick Crispen- Assistant professor of clinical medical education and director of educational technology Keck school of medicine oF USC https://keck.usc.edu/faculty-72/patrick-crispen/ Talking hot tech gifts, avoiding cyber scams, black Friday deals, Cyber Monday. (Wireless smart speakers/voice […]

Steve and Johnnie host their 22nd annual New Year’s Eve! This year’s “Cheap Date Life After Dark New Year’s Eve Extravaganza” is jam-packed with music, laughs and fun starting with Ronnie Rice of New Colony 6 . Steve and Johnnie welcome in Doyle Dykes LIVE from Tennessee to share their New Year’s thoughts and tell […]

The Empty Pockets vocalists, Erika Brett and Josh Solomon, join Steve and Johnnie for an in-studio tune. The couple met while Josh was acting in The Buddy Holly Story. Check them out when they play a house show in Champaign on September 11 – and find out here how you can earn two free songs!

When Steve and Johnnie were on-the-air full-time, computer guru Patrick Crispen joined the duo for their weekly tech segment, “Website Wednesday.” He joins us this Labor Day with his wife and new baby, takes listeners’ tech questions and drops the latest in tech news.

MeTV’s “Svengoolie,” a.k.a. Rich Koz, talks  about Saturday’s debut drop of “Svengoolie Stomp,” written by Freddie “Boom Boom” Cannon. Freddie also joins Steve and Johnnie! Make the “Svengoolie Stomp” yours now.

Today’s guests include Lynn Orman Weiss, Orion Samuelson, Ernie Watts, and Corky Siegel. Steve and Johnnie talk music, Memorial Day, get some in studio performances, and more.

I turn the tables on radio legends Steve King and Johnnie Putman and interview them, and get really personal. Even if you listened to S & J for years on WGN – you will learn more about the radio sweethearts (not sure they’ll like that description). We also talk about “A Little More Les,” S […]

Steve and Johnnie fill in for Patti Vasquez with their 21st NYE special. Many of your favorite Life After Dark guests stop by including: Ronnie Rice, Magoo, The Empty Pockets, Doyle Dykes, Jim Peterik, and more! Old and new friends spending a special night together on WGN Radio!

Nick Digilio welcomes back to the studio the wonderful Steve King and Johnnie Putman!  In this conversation, they discuss why overnights are so special, share stories about some of their favorite guests (Fran Tate and Les Paul) and talk about that one time Johnnie almost gave Steve a tracheotomy. To get details about some upcoming […]

Steve and Johnnie welcome Tommy Emmanuel along with a few of his VERY talented friends, John Knowles, Pat Bergeson and Annie Sellick! P.S. Thanks to Dane Neal for sharing the first hour of his show!

To celebrate the holidays, here are some Christmas favorites from Steve King and Johnnie Putman: Christmas From The Roots Of Rock & Roll – an original song by Steve King.  Steve wrote the song and, other than the drum track, performs all the instruments. Enjoy: Right click to download. Christmas music from Duane Eddy – […]

During the break while Dave was out getting some coffee, Steve & Johnnie locked him out of the Showcase Studio, started their old theme song and took Dave’s show hostage! [audio http://cdn.tribtv.com/wgnam/podcasts/stevejohnnie/SteveJohnniePODCAST9202015MP.mp3]  

A Little More Steve & Johnnie with ‘A Little More Les’, as the WGN Legends join Dave to talk about ‘life after dark’ and their new book about Grammy Award winning artist and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Les Paul.  

In hour one of Nick Digilio’s  conversation with Steve and Johnnie, they discuss Les Paul and Mary Ford’s beautiful collaboration inside and outside of the studio, check in with ABC 7 meteorologist Tracy Butler and explain why Les occasionally recorded in his bathroom. To order your copy visit wgnradio.com/lespaulbook or call 312-222-5073.  Steve and Johnnie […]

In hour two of Nick Digilio’s  conversation with Steve and Johnnie, they talk about Duane Eddy (who wrote the forward for the book), provide an update on long time guest and friend Fran Tate, and tell the story of how Les magically turned a Fender into a Les Paul. To order your copy visit wgnradio.com/lespaulbook […]

In hour three of Nick Digilio’s  conversation with Steve and Johnnie, they discuss how Les imagined the concept of digital music years before it was created, share the hilarious story of how they introduced Charlie Daniels to Les and reminisce about ‘Uncle Bobby’ Bob Collins. To order your copy visit wgnradio.com/lespaulbook or call 312-222-5073.  Steve […]

It’s two radio legends talking about their friendship with a music legend! Nick Digilio welcomes the wonderful Steve King and Johnnie Putman to discuss their new book about Les Paul titled ‘A Little More Les.’ To order your copy visit wgnradio.com/lespaulbook or call 312-222-5073.  Steve and Johnnie will be signing the book this Friday between […]

Audio of some of Steve & Johnnie’s visits with Les Paul through the years.          

It’s with a sad heart we announce the passing of singer/songwriter Bob Young, the man responsible for ‘The WGN Song,’ ‘Steve and Johnnie’s Theme,’ and ‘The Yacht Lyle Dean.’ The wonderful Steve King and Johnnie Putman join Nick Digilio to remember this great musician and even better friend. Like what you hear? You can buy […]

An old friend of WGN Radio has passed away. Longtime listeners of the station may not readily recognize the name Bob Young. But they likely have heard one of his musical contributions, including his “WGN Song.” WGN Song: Steve & Johnnie Theme: Yacht Lyle Dean: Click here for more, including photos, from Steve and Johnnie. […]

Steve and Johnnie is joined Tom Appel & Frank Peiler from Consumer Guide Automotive to talk all about the beloved automotive industry and takes listeners questions.    

Steve and Johnnie start with show with talks of drones. Then Johnnie reveals what crazy but funny “incident” that happened on Christmas and Tom Appel & Frank Peiler from Consumer Guide Automotive joins the conversation with what’s the latest and greatest in the car industry.

The Business Lunch starts with a look at the latest technology news from Megan Graham with Blue Sky Innovations. Johnny Jet shares with us some very important travel tips for after the holidays. Social media expert Amy Guth stops by with the top Google searches of the year. Then DNAInfo.com reporter/producer Alisa Hauser joins Steve […]

Steve and Johnnie filled in for Bob Sirott and Marianne Murciano and talked with Chicago rock legend, Ronnie Rice from New Colony Six, and heard him play a few tunes live in studio!

Steve and Johnnie filling in for Sirott and Murciano chat with long time friend and tech guru, Patrick Crispen, about everything from the Sony hack to how you can keep yourself safe in the digital world.

Steve and Johnnie start with show with Steve’s new Christmas song and an announcement about New Year’s Eve. Callers reminisce about the 27 years of Life After Dark, and Duane Eddy joins the conversation with stories of life as a music legend.

The Business Lunch starts with the top stories from Frank Sennett of Crain’s Chicago Business. Then Scott Kleinberg of #SoSocial tells Steve and Johnnie what’s trending in the news.

Here’s a special Christmas present from Steve and Johnnie and the most successful rock and roll instrumentalist of all time, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Duane Eddy! It’s a collection of his original Christmas songs. Winter Dream Right click here to download the song. Here Comes Christmas Right click here to download the […]

Presenting “Christmas From The Roots Of Rock & Roll,” an original song by Steve King.  Steve wrote the song and, other than the drum track, performs all the instruments. Enjoy: Right click here to download the song. If you like the song, consider making a donation the WGN Radio Neediest Kids Fund.

Muriel Anderson talks about her upcoming Downers Grove concert, and plays two beautiful pieces on her harp-guitar.

Amina Elahi of Blue Sky Innovation joins Steve and Johnnie to talk about surprising new toys this season. Then, Johnny Jet gives his daily travel tips, and Scott Kleinberg of #SoSocial joins in studio to fill you in on what’s flowing through social media today.

Jim Peterik of The Ides of March talks about his new book, Through the Eye of the Tiger, and what inspired some of his favorite songs.

Steve and Johnnie start the show by talking about what’s trending in technology for The Business Lunch Hour. Then, Jim Peterik of The Ides of March joins the duo to talk about and perform some of his favorite songs, including “Eye of the Tiger.”

Steve and Johnnie talk Thanksgiving leftovers, tech gifts with Dr. Patrick Crispin and upcoming local music with Muriel Anderson and Grammy Winner Suzy Bogguss.

In time for Cyber Monday, Dr. Patrick Crispin shares travel apps, new electronic gift ideas and what not to use when online shopping.

Suzy joins Steve and Johnnie to talk about her Thanksgiving traditions, and why she is so lucky.

Steve and Johnnie are in town and filled in for the Steve Cochran Show this morning.  They talked with some of their long-time fans and friends and guests.  Dr. Patrick Crispen joined for some useful tech info, Dean Richards shared his expertise of the showbiz world, and Tommy Emmanuel talks about coming to Chicago.   […]