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The Pat McGann Show

Pat McGann
Chicago
Comedy
Stand-Up Comedy
Tiege Hanley
Parenting
Fatherhood
Chicago Bears
World Cup
WGN Morning News
The Matrix
Sports
Identity Theft
Cooking
Cruise Ships
Halloween
Winter Olympics
Zanies Comedy Club
ESPN
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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 goo... more

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Latest Episodes

David Eigenberg, Herrmann on Chicago Fire and Steve on Sex and the City, joins Pat McGann and Dwayne Kennedy at Tiege Hanley Studios for an hour he plans to leave to his kids, but only after he’s gone. He’s 40 years sober, 15 seasons into playing a f... more

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Tim McEnery sat in front of Pat in homeroom reading restaurant trade magazines, and now he runs Cooper’s Hawk, the 13th largest wine producer in America. He joins Pat and Dwayne Kennedy to talk about building a billion-dollar company from a spiral no... more

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Pat McGann and Dwayne Kennedy go guest-free for a fall break, starting with a sincere sendoff to Mike Ditka, the Chicago icon who won it all as a player and a coach. From there it’s a White Sox fan in the Vatican, the Bears’ trip to Green Bay, and Pa... more

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Legendary Chicago sportscaster Mark Giangreco returns to the Pat McGann Show with Dwayne Kennedy to revisit the cutthroat glory days of Chicago sports TV. Mike Ditka, Michael Jordan and Brian Urlacher all had opinions about him, but he wears it as a ... more

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Recent Guests

Tim McEnery
Founder and CEO of Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant.
Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant
Episode: Tim McEnery: Wine Mogul, Helicopter Pilot & Pat’s Homeroom Neighbor | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 60
Mark Giangreco
Legendary Chicago sportscaster
Various Chicago media outlets (Channel 2, Channel 5, Channel 7)
Episode: Mark Giangreco RETURNS: Mike Ditka, Michael Jordan & Chicago TV Wars | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 58
Adam Amin
Sports broadcaster, voice of the Chicago Bulls
Fox Sports / Chicago Bulls
Episode: Adam Amin on the Chicago Bulls, Bob Costas & Competitive Hot Dog Eating | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 57
Jeff Mauro
The Sandwich King, founder of Mauro Provisions and star of The Kitchen
Mauro Provisions / Whole Foods partnership
Episode: The Return of the Sandwich King: Jeff Mauro, Whole Foods & The Kitchen | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 56
Ben Bradley
WGN investigative reporter
WGN News
Episode: Ben Bradley on Unplanned Interviews, Bribed Mayors & Blagojevich | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 55
Patrick Mannelly
Former Chicago Bears long snapper, NFL veteran
Chicago Bears
Episode: Patrick Mannelly: Tornado Kicks, Lovie Smith & Brain Scans | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 54
Dwayne Kennedy
Comedian
Comedian
Episode: Honorary Muppets & Running for Mayor of Parma with Dwayne Kennedy | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 53
Mary Ann Ahern
Political journalist with NBC Chicago; veteran reporter on politics and religion beat
NBC Chicago
Episode: Ahern & iHeart: NBC Chicago Politics & the Vatican Press Corps | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 52
Maggie Hughes DePalo
Comedian on episode
Episode: OG 13 | Ozzie Guillen on Michael Jordan, White Sox Legacy & Bullfights PART 2

Host

Pat McGann
Host of the show; stand-up comedian with appearances on national programs; strong emphasis on Chicago stories and local culture.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • Essential listening for Chicagoans

    This should be required listening for all people who claim to live in or be from Chicago. And recommended listening for everyone else.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Swami Mosa
    United States3 months ago
  • Great guests and commentary

    Pat’s seriously funny and love all the Chicago-based guests!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GK1236
    United States8 months ago
  • Mental Health and Comedy

    I really enjoyed the episode with Ben and Pat. I found myself nodding along the entire time. While I’m not a mental health professional, I’ve dealt with my fair share of mental health challenges, both personally and within my family, and so much of what Ben shared really resonated with me. I also loved how Pat, first, had him on, and second, how he interjected humor throughout the conversation. I think that humor made everything feel even more relatable and accessible. Kudos to both of you. I th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Maley Way
    United States10 months ago
  • Great show

    Glad Pat is back at casting! So hilarious- keep up the great work and men don’t forget your skin care routine. Lube up

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Johnny Birdman
    United Statesa year ago
  • Pat is so funny and enjoyable!

    Love all his podcasts but Robin was the bomb! You both were fantastic to listen to. I was a public school girl but loved all your Catholic school stories😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Goenjoylife
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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The host maintains a warm energy with funny, authentic conversations.
Guests are consistently engaging and diverse across sports and comedy.
The show balances light entertainment with meaningful industry anecdotes.
Listeners praise the strong Chicago flavor and relatable humor.
Sponsorships are smoothly integrated without feeling forced.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Tim McEnery: Wine Mogul, Helicopter Pilot & Pat’s Homeroom Neighbor | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 60
Q: What's one piece of advice?
McEnery advises aspiring entrepreneurs to believe their goal is possible and keep working through setbacks. He says persistence helped him build Cooper's Hawk and learn challenging skills such as flying a helicopter.
Tim McEnery: Wine Mogul, Helicopter Pilot & Pat’s Homeroom Neighbor | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 60
Q: How did this start? All right, take us like Cooper's Hawk.
McEnery traces the idea to a date at Lynfred Winery, where he enjoyed the wine-tasting experience and imagined pairing a winery with a restaurant. He researched the idea, wrote a business plan, raised investment, secured a loan, and opened the first location in 2005.
Ahern & iHeart: NBC Chicago Politics & the Vatican Press Corps | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 52
Q: You mentioned chasing the mayor and governor around—what's that like on a daily basis for a political journalist in Chicago?
It's a high-energy, constantly shifting beat where you have to stay sharp, verify every fact, and navigate behind-the-scenes power dynamics to get credible information while managing relationships with sources who may have agendas.
Marcelo Balboa & Joey Villagomez: World Cup Recap & Back of the Yards | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 48
Q: What do you think was the strategy on Messi?
Delineated that Messi was pinched and his movements smartly thwarted by a compact Spanish midfield and defenders, forcing him wide and denying him space to influence the game.
Abbey Murphy: South Side Gold, Jason Kelce Beer Chugs & PWHL Draft | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 43
Q: How did growing up on the South Side influence your hockey path?
Abbey explains that tough love from family, a supportive community, and early encouragement from cousins and mentors helped her embrace the sport despite limited local hockey infrastructure.

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What is The Pat McGann Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A Chicago-rooted, weekly comedy interview show blends stand-up storytelling with conversations from athletes, broadcasters, and city personalities. Episodes frequently pair humor with real talk on sports, local culture, and behind-the-scenes industry insights, often punctuated by light sponsorship plugs and authentic community anecdotes. The format feels approachable and neighborhood-flavored, with a strong emphasis on Chicago pride and stories that resonate with local listeners while appealing to fans of sports, comedy, and media personalities.

A notable angle is the mix of homegrown humor and high-profile guests, ranging from Olympic athletes to sports commentators and prominent comedians. The show's energy tends to be warm, informal, an... more

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Recent guests on The Pat McGann Show include:

1. Tim McEnery
2. Mark Giangreco
3. Adam Amin
4. Jeff Mauro
5. Ben Bradley
6. Patrick Mannelly
7. Dwayne Kennedy
8. Mary Ann Ahern

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