The Dean Richards Entertainment Podcast

Jim Fizzell, horticulturalist and long-time WGN contributor, checks in with Dean to answer your questions on how to grow and care for your garden.

Dean shares his interview with the stars of the new film, Spiderman: Far From Home; Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Jacob Batalon.

Tom Dugan, writer and actor of Wiesenthal, a play about the life and work of Nazi-hunter Simon Wiesenthal, speaks with Dean about his performance, playing at the North Shore Center for Performance Arts in Skokie from June 26th to 30th.

Darryl Jones, the bassist for the Rolling Stones, chats with Dean about his Chicago roots, his favorite songs to perform, his enjoyable relationship with Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, and working with this iconic rock group.

Join Dean today for a jam-packed show! Dean starts things off with WGN’s Larry Potash to discuss the latest episode of his new show, Backstory with Larry Potash. Then, Darryl Jones, the bassist for the Rolling Stones, chats with Dean about his Chicago roots, his favorite songs to perform, his enjoyable relationship with Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, and working with this iconic rock group. Tom Dugan, writer and actor of Wiesenthal, a play about the life and work of […]

Dean’s interview with Jim Gaffigan on his new film, Being Frank.

Dean shares his red-carpet interview with Robert Downey Jr. and Jon Favreau, while Jon was in Chicago receiving the 2019 Gene Siskel Film Center Renaissance Award.

Dean checks in with WGN’s Larry Potash to talk about the latest episode of his new show, Backstory with Larry Potash.

In honor of Father’s Day, Dean chats with Dave Schwan’s dad, Paul, and Andy Masur’s dad, Steve; each sharing embarrassing stories about their sons.

David Zak, Executive Director of Pride Films and Plays at the Pride Arts Center, talks to Dean about Pride Month celebrations and the latest theater offerings.

Pamela Powell, a Chicago-based film critic with FF2 Media, joins Dean to discuss her incredibly unique ancestry experience with 23 and Me.

Dean starts things off by chatting with Dave Schwan’s dad, Paul, and Andy Masur’s dad, Steve; each sharing embarrassing stories about their sons. Then, we check in with WGN’s Larry Potash to talk about his new show, Backstory with Larry Potash. David Zak, Executive Director of Pride Films and Plays at the Pride Arts Center, talks to Dean about Pride Month celebrations and the latest theater offerings. Pamella Powell, a Chicago-based film critic with FF2 Media, joins Dean to discuss […]

Join Dean Richards this morning, as he kicks the show off with the classic Shaft theme songs sang by Isaac Hayes and all the fun details of his trip to New York to interview song of the actors in the newest version of Shaft starring Samuel L. Jackson in theaters now. Then, WGN-TV’s Larry Potash, joins Dean over the phone to talk about the newest episode his show “Backstory with Larry Potash” to air tonight on WGN-TV at 8:30p. This […]

Dean gives a couple lucky listeners a chance to see Tony Bennett live at the Ravinia Festival on Friday, June 21st! Get your tickets here.

For today’s Food Time segment, author Jennifer Lamplough, talks about the Les Dames d’Escoffier Culinary Bazaar. This will be a dazzling culinary marketplace filled with gently used and new treasures and all proceeds will support women in the food, beverage and hospitality industries through scholarships and community outreach programs.

Dean has a round-table discussion with “Elton” Jim Turano, Wayne Martin, and Sharon Kalinoski, all long-time Elton John fans, on the new “Rocketman” film.

“Elton” Jim Turano joins Dean as co-host for this jam-packed show! They start things off by checking in with WGN Newsroom’s very own, Dave Schwan, who is on a family road trip to Mount Rushmore. Then, WGN’s own Larry Potash calls into the studio, to discuss the third season premiere of his hit WGN-TV series, Backstory with Larry Potash. Dean shares his interview with Nick Adams and Max Von Essen, stars of the groundbreaking Tony Award-winning musical, Falsettos, which is […]

Dean joins everyone throughout the United States to pause, reflect, and commemorate those who lost their lives while serving in the defense of our nation.

The cast of Matilda: The Musical, joins Dean to talk about their award-winning show, and they perform two hit songs, My House and Naughty.

Finally, for Dean’s food time segment, we get a call from Jamie Purviance, a Weber Grill expert and author, to discuss his new cookbook, Memorial Day BBQ tips, and takes listener questions.