Live From My Office

YOU ARE WORTH IT - YOU CAN BEAT THIS My older brother, Mickey, will celebrate 22 years since his last drink on 1/1/2026. We both lived through his very bad days and now have the reward of his very good ones. That makes the great news I got the other day even more special. Jarrett Burton, a former intern and staff member on my show, has been clean and sober for years. Now he pays it forward everyday through his work at Serenity House. We had lost touch and I had no idea how bad things had gotten for him before he made the choice to fight for his own life. His father has written an amazing book about his own deeply difficult upbringing and the blessings of his family. He celebrates his "new" relationship with his son and their very good days together. Hear Keith Burton and Jarrett here and be inspired. It may help you too. SHOW NOTES Thanks to our sponsor, ABT ELECTRONICS and so much more. Get $25 off your next purchase by using the promo code COCHRAN25 online or in person Get the book SHADOWS OF SOBRIETY here. If you need help with addiction or love someone who does...explore, ask anything, donate, and contact here at serenityhouse.com Keep checking in at cochranshow.com for podcasts, live show information, and something cool for you - coming soon

SLAMMIN' SAMMY IS BACK Last spring Sammy Sosa joined me for his first Chicago interview in years. This spring the CUBS have him back in the family. I'm not taking credit for it but if the CUBS win another WS I'm expecting a ring. Enjoy this encore with Sosa and me on LIVE FROM MY OFFICE! SHOW NOTES: A thank you to Marv Nyren, Cumulus, and WLS where Sammy and I did this interview. Subscribe to Live From My Office on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Email the show with any questions, comments, plugs for your favorite charity, and for a chance to win an ABT Giftcard!

While I'm away we've pulled a couple of the most popular episodes of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE. First up is a look inside the mind of WGN MORNING NEWS star Paul Konrad. Taylor Swift says "everything I know about handling fame comes from Paul" Subscribe for a friend and never miss an episode and see what I'm writing about on Substack too! Thanks for listening! SHOW NOTES Subscribe to Live From My Office on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Email the show with any questions, comments, plugs for your favorite charity, and for a chance to win an ABT Giftcard!

One of my favorite funny people, Tim Cavanagh, is my guest. We talk funny things. He sings. And we land on an innovation to ease your anxiety. It's the exact kind of escapism we all could use right now. See Tim on 3/16 at Zanies in Rosemont and lighten up. You deserve it! SHOW NOTES RAZOMFORUKRAINE.org is a great place to help win the fight for what's right. Save $25 on any order over $150 by using the promo code COCHRAN25 in store and at ABT.COM. Get tickets for Tim Cavanagh at Zanies at 7:30. Learn everything there is to know about Tim... even stuff you wish you didn't know. Check out my Substack to see what I'm writing about. Subscribe to Live From My Office on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Email the show with any questions, comments, plugs for your favorite charity, and for a chance to win an ABT Giftcard!

OH MY! So, how are you feeling? Seems like EVERYONE is sick in this new year so I ask Dr. Kevin Most all about it. Then we talk the new head of Health and Human Services, RFK JR. Hard to rank which of Trump's idiotic Cabinet picks is the worst but this one has a shot. SHOW NOTES Subscribe to Live From My Office on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Email the show with any questions, comments, plugs for your favorite charity, and for a chance to win an ABT Giftcard!

One of the last places you may think of for fixing corruption in politics... is Illinois. Think again! In a time where justice is something we can't count on anymore, a bad guy got his in a Chicago courtroom. Mike Madigan was the most powerful politician in Illinois for decades. He used that power to make himself rich. Those crimes and his history with the best political reporter in America, Rick Pearson, and the great Pat Brady too, on this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE! SHOW NOTES Subscribe to Live From My Office on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Win an ABT gift card by emailing me here. You can also Email the show with any questions, comments, or plugs for your favorite charity.

...of this interview. The last few minutes are as close as it gets to the siloed, narcissistic-sociopathic mind of OJ. It's impossible to explain all that went into getting an interview with OJ SIMPSON in the 90s. He was topic #1 for everyone, everyday, for years. The most infamous man in the world joined me specifically because of my producer, (Steve) Grunwald, who worked for months to get the deal done. What was the deal? He would do an hour. That's it. No cash. No prizes. He stayed for 2+ And he said things he hadn't said anywhere else. I even asked him if he would date again and he said - the ladies like his "bad boy" image. Stunning. The new NETFLIX doc, American Manhunt, is very good and very frustrating. This interview is that and even funny as well. Hear some history on this encore episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE SHOW NOTES SUPPORT, SHARE, USE The National Domestic Violence Hotline or call (800) 7990-SAFE (7233) Who was Faye Resnick? OJ wanted us to think she was involved in the murders. So here are two links: https://www.tmz.com/2024/05/29/nicole-brown-simpson-friend-faye-resnick-claims-oj-simpson-stalk-bushes/ https://www.vulture.com/2016/02/faye-resnick-nicole-brown-simpson-private-diary-life-interrupted.html AMERICAN MANHUNT is the newest documentary on the Simpson case and currently streaming on NETFLIX. Subscribe to Live From My Office on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Win an ABT gift card by emailing me three of your friends emails who you think would like the show, and include your mailing address in the email. Email the show with any questions, comments, or plugs for your favorite charity.

Elon Musk is the richest person in the world. He might be our best shot at a future in space. Has he hurt SpaceX. What is he after? David Kerley from Full Throttle on Substack joins me to talk Elon. Then I'll give you a chance to win when we play The Honor System game... Musk edition...with celebrity guest, Andrea Darlas! That's all on this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE! SHOW NOTES Read and subscribe to "Full Throttle" by David Kerley on Substack And subscribe to my Substack called, "Live from my Keyboard" Subscribe to Live From My Office on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Win an ABT gift card by emailing me three of your friends emails who you think would like the show, and include your mailing address in the email. Check out the details here. Email the show with any questions, comments, or plugs for your favorite charity.

The best thing we can do MAY just be to look away. Perspective and advice AND some laughs. Plus, a bonus call from "Trump" on this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE NOTES Here's a curated page of links on how to help LA area fire victims and heroes I've joined SUBSTACK and BOY would I like it if you would subscribe Subscribe to Live From My Office on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Win an ABT gift card by emailing me three of your friends emails who you think would like the show, and include your mailing address in the email. Check out the details here. Email the show with any questions, comments, or plugs for your favorite charity.

As we head into the great unknown of the potential s*** show that is 2025, it seemed like a good time to put the band back together. So Pat Brady and Eric Adelstein join me to talk about what is - and what might be - and where we might want to go to get away from all of it. Oh wait, that part was just in my head. Biden, Trump, even the Mayor of Chicago make it into this episode. Hear it here on LIVE FROM MY OFFICE. SHOW NOTES Subscribe to Live From My Office on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Win an ABT gift card by emailing me three of your friends emails who you think would like the show, and include your mailing address in the email. Check out the details here. Email the show with any questions, comments, or plugs for your favorite charity.

This is part two, of many, in a continuing effort to understand the terminology of politics and how it affects all of us. In other words we cut through the BS for you and you use your new knowledge to start to change a broken system. On part one I previewed "recess appointments" (starts at 26:35 right after the break) which is another threat to go around the Constitution and do what you want from the White House. Thanks for listening to LFMO and part 2 of KNOW YOUR GOVERNMENT! NOTES I used to call it "There are no stupid questions" then - before I came to me senses and renamed it KNOW YOUR GOVERNMENT! Let me know any of your thoughts on the show and if there's a topic you would like me to cover on KNOW YOUR GOVERNMENT! And look for new episodes of LFMO every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts and at cochranshow.com. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Email the show with any questions, comments, or plugs for your favorite charity.

We start the New Year with one of the funniest people ever... and I'm including all of history... court jesters, smart ass monks, and street prophets... Colin Mochrie! Sure, Colin's phone line was a little messed up during the conversation, but the show (and interview) are WORTH IT! Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood from Whose Line is it Anyway? are back on tour and wherever you're listening they're probably coming to a town near you! Hear Colin Mochrie here on this brand new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE SHOW NOTES: Get tickets for the Colin Mochrie tour here. Subscribe to Live From My Office on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Win an ABT gift card by emailing me three of your friends emails who you think would like the show, and include your mailing address in the email. Check out the details here. Email the show with any questions, comments, or plugs for your favorite charity.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Just before my last big NYE comedy show, I get the band together to talk on this final episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE for 2024. Enjoy Tim Benker, John DaCosse, and Jim Flannigan and tolerate me on New Year's Eve! We've got two shows, one at 2pm, and one at 7pm, so you'll still have plenty of time to get home and fall asleep in your chair before midnight! SHOW NOTES Get your tickets here! In addition to all the comedy you could want, we're also giving away an ABT Electronics TV! Subscribe to Live From My Office on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Win an ABT gift card by emailing me three of your friends emails who you think would like the show, and include your mailing address in the email. Check out the details here. Email the show with any questions, comments, or plugs for your favorite charity.

Dave Barry is one of the funniest people in all of history and he's back on the podcast. We talk Christmas gifts and his new memoir...then I almost talk him out of writing the memoir. That's what friends are for! He's older than me, looks about 20 years younger than me, and yet I'm still thrilled he's on the podcast! SHOW NOTES And there's still time, but not much time, to get tickets for my very funny New Year's Eve comedy shows. Subscribe to Live From My Office on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Contact the show with any questions, comments, or plugs for your favorite charity. Win an ABT gift card! Email us with the names and emails of at least three of your friends so we can email them a link to Live From My Office! Check out our Sponsors for more info.

It's important that you hear this episode where we talk about your body and your soul! Dr. Kevin Most has never stopped preaching the TRUTH about vaccines and here he lays out the potential danger of RFK Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Then the founder of The Luv Project, Rich Mattingly, speaks to the MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS in America. His story is heartbreaking and inspirational as the movement began after his wife was murdered by one of his ex-employees. SHOW NOTES Just click cochranshow.com to finish your Christmas shopping with tickets for my NYE COMEDY shows and maybe win a 75" big screen TV from ABT Electronics! Let your Senator know how you feel about any/all of the Trump nominees by calling or emailing them Spread the word and help the mental health fight as you're able to with the Luv Project. Subscribe to Live From My Office on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Contact the show with any questions, comments, or plugs for your favorite charity. Win an ABT gift card! Email us with the names and emails of at least three of your friends so we can email them a link to Live From My Office! Check out our Sponsors for more info.

My pal David Kaplan joins me to discuss the mystery of the Bears. He's got an amazing story about how the Bears lost a great NFL head coach by being incredibly cheap and he covers the best and the worst of the NFL. We even aofferlittle hope in this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE. SHOW NOTES Hear Kap and J Hood mornings 7 - 10am on ESPN 1000/Chicago Subscribe to the ReKap on YouTube Follow Kap on Twitter/X Subscribe to Live From My Office on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Win an ABT gift card by emailing me three of your friends emails who you think would like the show, and include your mailing address in the email. Check out the details here. Email the show with any questions, comments, or plugs for your favorite charity.

It's been two weeks since the election and I need to say two things. 1) I was wrong about the winner 2) I'm not wrong about what I believe In this first episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE since Trump was elected, again, I tackle the truths of where we are and what's ahead. Also included is a new feature called THERE ARE NO STUPID QUESTIONS and we tackle recess appointments because we all need to know. I also talked about the insanity of Trump's Cabinet nominations and we recorded this a few minutes before news broke about one of the clowns... So clearly this episode has something for everyone! BYE MATT

With the election just a few days away, I wanted to spend a little more time encouraging you to go vote. This episode is in two parts, with the first being me going through a list of what should disqualify Donald Trump from ever being President again. The second part of this episode is a full interview I did with my son I for a special episode of his podcast, Encounter Faith. See the show notes for more information about his show, and resources for your vote. SHOW NOTES Want to be ready to vote? Checkout Ballotpedia, the best voting resource I've used. Here's one of several resources you can use to help vote for the judges in your area! Subscribe to Live From My Office on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoy the second part of this podcast, listen to the full episode of the Encounter Faith Podcast hosted by Ross Cochran and produced by Good Shepherd Church in Naperville on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Win an ABT gift card by emailing me three of your friends emails who you think would like the show, and include your mailing address in the email. Check out the details here. Email the show with any questions, comments, or plugs for your favorite charity.

A special episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE where the boss at The Raue Center, Richard Kuranda, and John Da Cosse, join me to talk theater and my last NEW YEARS EVE show coming soon Oh...and...a bananas call from Trump that you have to hear Check the show notes for ticket information and more! SHOW NOTES 2pm on NYE... at The Raue Center *7pm on NYE...at The Tivoli in Downers Grove Subscribe to Live From My Office on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Win an ABT gift card by emailing me three of your friends emails who you think would like the show, and include your mailing address in the email. Check out the details here. Email the show with any questions, comments, or plugs for your favorite charity.

...OR IS IT JUST BEGINNING? Days before this massive election it's two of my favorite voices in politics on this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE. The Democrat is Bridget Gainer. The Republican is Pat Brady Unlike everyone else in politics, they are reasonable, and willing to listen. The three of us are here to take one last shot to remind you what's really at stake and ask you to do the right thing...VOTE! SHOW NOTES See your sample ballot and research your candidates at these sites... Ballotready.org Ballotpedia.org Vote411.org Subscribe to Live From My Office on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Win an ABT gift card by emailing me three of your friends emails who you think would like the show, and include your mailing address in the email. Check out the details here. Email the show with any questions, comments, or plugs for your favorite charity.