Garry Meier Show
Comedy
Garry's wit and absorbing energy keeps Chicagoans entertained day after day. Garry will tell you that his career in radio all began with a dead butterfly. One day he walked out of his house and saw a beautiful dead Monarch butterfly lying on the ground. He scooped up the lifeless harbinger of things to come and sent it to his then favorite disc jockey, Larry Lujack, the biggest jock in Chicago at the time. Larry was always talking about reincarnation and he claimed he was going to come back as a butterfly. In a note accompanying the butterfly Garry said, "I think I found your dead uncle. Sorry for your loss". Larry read the note on the air. For Garry it was a "flashpoint" moment. Fascinated with radio, he knew what he was destined to do in life when he heard his material on the air. Meier rose to prominence in Chicago as part of one of the most successful number one radio duos in the country, the Steve & Garry Show. The fifteen-year run garnered international publicity, as well as an Emmy for the TV show Greetings From Graceland. Meier also gained renown for his highly successful eight-year run on the Roe & Garry Show. In addition to these accomplishments, Meier has displayed his wit and energy as a solo host and as a feature reporter for WGN-TV's morning show. He loves what he does, carrying all of his inventory in his head and feels that even with all of his success, the best is still yet to come.
Location:
Chicago, IL
Description:
Garry's wit and absorbing energy keeps Chicagoans entertained day after day. Garry will tell you that his career in radio all began with a dead butterfly. One day he walked out of his house and saw a beautiful dead Monarch butterfly lying on the ground. He scooped up the lifeless harbinger of things to come and sent it to his then favorite disc jockey, Larry Lujack, the biggest jock in Chicago at the time. Larry was always talking about reincarnation and he claimed he was going to come back as a butterfly. In a note accompanying the butterfly Garry said, "I think I found your dead uncle. Sorry for your loss". Larry read the note on the air. For Garry it was a "flashpoint" moment. Fascinated with radio, he knew what he was destined to do in life when he heard his material on the air. Meier rose to prominence in Chicago as part of one of the most successful number one radio duos in the country, the Steve & Garry Show. The fifteen-year run garnered international publicity, as well as an Emmy for the TV show Greetings From Graceland. Meier also gained renown for his highly successful eight-year run on the Roe & Garry Show. In addition to these accomplishments, Meier has displayed his wit and energy as a solo host and as a feature reporter for WGN-TV's morning show. He loves what he does, carrying all of his inventory in his head and feels that even with all of his success, the best is still yet to come.
Twitter:
@garrymeiershow
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.garrymeier.com/
Episodes
GarrForce Episode 1255 - Full Moon
4/24/2024
Garry discusses an article about the effects of a full moon related to the medical field. Plus, an inmate is trying to bring A/C to a Texas prison.
Duration:00:31:43
GarrForce Episode 1254 - Monday with a Mission
4/22/2024
Garry discusses how newscasts present things to the viewers that might be hard to watch. Plus, watch out for cocaine sharks!
Duration:00:31:17
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 4-19-24
4/19/2024
Garry welcomes guest Karen Conti, a prominent Chicago lawyer, legal analyst, and media personality with years of experience in national and local radio and television too. In her decades-long legal career, Karen has handled numerous high-profile cases, including the death row appeals for Chicago serial killer John Wayne Gacy. Karen and Garry will discuss her book, “Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy: Defending America's Most Evil Serial Killer on Death Row”. This episode of the show will also include lots of its usual assortment of yappetizers and nonsense, along with an added bonus: Todd Pickering, who regularly appears in the pre-recorded openings of the Cocktail Hour LIVE, will also join us LIVE, LIVE, LIVE!
Duration:01:07:17
GarrForce Episode 1253 - Killing Time
4/19/2024
There are lots of podcasts out there about serial killers, and The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE, this Friday, April 19, 2024, will be one of them too (well, for this episode, anyway). Streaming live at 6 p.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time/5 Central, as always, on this episode, Garry welcomes guest Karen Conti, a prominent Chicago lawyer, legal analyst, and media personality with years of experience in national and local radio and television too. In her decades-long legal career, Karen has handled numerous high-profile cases, including the death row appeals for Chicago serial killer John Wayne Gacy. Karen and Garry will discuss her book, “Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy: Defending America's Most Evil Serial Killer on Death Row”.
This episode of the show will also include lots of its usual assortment of yappetizers and nonsense, along with an added bonus: Todd Pickering, who regularly appears in the pre-recorded openings of the Cocktail Hour LIVE, will also join us LIVE, LIVE, LIVE!
Duration:00:11:50
GarrForce Episode 1252 - Mid-week Fun
4/17/2024
Garry discusses his upcoming guest and past serial killers. Plus, two half marathon runners let another competitor win the race.
Duration:00:30:28
GarrForce Episode 1251 - Happy Tax Day!
4/15/2024
Garry discusses that he will soon not be able to blame things he is dealing with on the eclipse. Plus, a car accident is caused by a passenger hitting the wrong button and turning off the car.
Duration:00:35:42
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 4-12-24
4/12/2024
Let’s see just how daffy things are since the solar eclipse with another Commando Edition of The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE, Friday, April 12, 2024, streaming at 6 p.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time/5 Central. Just in case things are off-kilter, there are no scheduled guests this week, just lots of yappetizers and nonsense. As always, feel free to lubricate responsibly in a safe streaming space. Please let your friends and family know about the show too; it really does help if you share a link on your preferred social media channels! And dou don't want to get Shawshanked before you have a chance to escape to Zihuatanejo.
Duration:01:13:12
GarrForce Episode 1250 - Tail of the Eclipse
4/12/2024
Let’s see just how daffy things are since the solar eclipse with another Commando Edition of The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE, Friday, April 12, 2024, streaming at 6 p.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time/5 Central. Just in case things are off-kilter, there are no scheduled guests this week, just lots of yappetizers and nonsense.
Duration:00:10:34
GarrForce Episode 1249 - Post Eclipse Nonsense
4/10/2024
Garry breaks down the list of the most promiscuous countries. Plus, a 22 year old was arrested for shooting cars along a highway during the eclipse.
Duration:00:30:12
GarrForce Episode 1248 - Eclipse Craziness
4/8/2024
Garry runs down everything that surrounds the solar eclipse today. Plus a discussion around the conjoined twins who recently got married.
Duration:00:30:07
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 4-5-24
4/5/2024
It’s another commando show this week: no scheduled guests. No doubt, there will be plenty of complaining about the effects of a celestial event on Garry and/or the Earth, along with ample yappetizers and nonsense. You’re welcome to responsibly lubricate in a safe streaming space. Please let your friends and family know about the show too; it really does help if you share a link on your preferred social media channels!
Duration:01:04:12
GarrForce Episode 1247 - Safari Craziness
4/5/2024
Solar eclipse just ahead! Before that, we have the Friday, April 5, 2024 edition of The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE, starting at 6 p.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time/5 Central. Stream along! It’s another commando show this week: no scheduled guests. No doubt, there will be plenty of complaining about the effects of a celestial event on Garry and/or the Earth, along with ample yappetizers and nonsense. You’re welcome to responsibly lubricate in a safe streaming space. Please let your friends and family know about the show too; it really does help if you share a link on your preferred social media channels!
Duration:00:11:19
GarrForce Episode 1246 - What's on the TV?
4/3/2024
Garry discusses the show he ran across on FX called 'Sperm World'. Plus, an April fools joke gone very wrong ending in a tattoo on the forehead.
Duration:00:32:35
GarrForce Episode 1245 -April Fools
4/1/2024
Garry shares some April Fool's Day prank ideas. Plus, a lady who gave a bad review of tomato puree is looking at serving prison time for doing so.
Duration:00:31:18
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 3-29-24
3/30/2024
The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE on Good Friday, March 29, 2024, starting at 6 p.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time/5 Central. The captain estimates a strong tail wind resulting in a shorter-than-usual show, so there are no scheduled guests, but there will be ample yappetizers and the nonsense time permits.
Duration:00:33:47
GarrForce Episode 1244 - Good Friday Preflight Fun
3/29/2024
Join The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE when we stream on Good Friday, March 29, 2024, starting at 6 p.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time/5 Central. The captain estimates a strong tail wind resulting in a shorter-than-usual show, so there are no scheduled guests, but there will be ample yappetizers and the nonsense time permits.
Duration:00:10:40
GarrForce Episode 1243 -
3/27/2024
Garry discusses the bridge collapse after the accident with the cargo ship. Plus, its election season and a math teacher is now running for president.
Duration:00:30:07
GarrForce Episode 1242 - Easter Inflatables
3/25/2024
Garry talks about the upcoming Easter holiday including inflatables for the lawn. Plus, an eatery serves an alcoholic drink to a 12 year old patron.
Duration:00:29:52
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 3-22-24
3/22/2024
With some liberal photo editing, meet Garry The Royal! Stream along with the Friday, March 22, 2024 edition of The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE, starting at 6 p.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time/5 Central. It’s a commando show this week: no scheduled guests. As always, ample yappetizers and nonsense will be available. You’re welcome to responsibly lubricate in a safe streaming space. Please let your friends and family know about the show too; it really does help if you share a link on your preferred social media channels!
Duration:00:55:44
GarrForce Episode 1241 - Preflight Fun
3/22/2024
Stream along with the Friday, March 22, 2024 edition of The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE, starting at 6 p.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time/5 Central.
Duration:00:10:18