Welcome to the WGN Morning News Podcast! We’ve launched a 12-week podcast and are going in-depth on each of your WGN Morning News favorites: Larry Potash, Robin Baumgarten, Paul Konrad, Pat Tomasulo, Lauren Jiggetts, Dan Ponce, Dean Richards, Ana Belaval, Morgan Kolkmeyer, Sarah Jindra, Marcus Leshock, and Mike Toomey.
The WGN Morning News Podcast will drop each Monday.
Find them on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon’s Audible, Google Podcasts and wherever you get your podcasts.
Episode 13: Holiday Clip Show!
For Episode 13 of the WGN Morning News Podcast, Brian and Ross celebrate the holidays with the WGN Morning News Podcast Holiday Clip Show. They share some of their favorite moments from the podcast, Robin sheds some light on when we’ll meet Mr. X, and we play some brand new, never before heard listener voicemails for Larry, Robin, Dean and Ana.
Episode 12: Mike Toomey
For Episode 12 of the WGN Morning News Podcast, Brian and Ross sit down with Morning Show Announcer Mike Toomey. Mike answers nine very personal questions, talks about the evolution of his many Morning Show characters, and tells us about the time he saved Christmas. Plus, a surprise appearance from another one of your favorite Morning Show personalities.
Episode 11: Ana Belaval
For Episode 11 of the WGN Morning News Podcast, Brian and Ross sit down with Around Town Reporter Ana Belaval. Ana answers nine very personal questions, talks about her reporting in Puerto Rico, and tells us about the Belaval Curse. Plus, a surprise appearance from another one of your favorite Morning Show personalities.
Episode 10: Dean Richards
For Episode 10 of the WGN Morning News Podcast, Brian and Ross sit down with Entertainment Reporter and Critic Dean Richards. Dean answers nine very personal questions, talks about his favorite celebrity interview, and tells us about the first time he met Bozo. Plus, a surprise appearance from another one of your favorite Morning Show personalities.
Episode 9: Robin Baumgarten
For Episode 9 of the WGN Morning News Podcast, Brian and Ross sit down with Morning Show Anchor Robin Baumgarten. Robin answers nine very personal questions, talks about the very first day of Skycam 9, and shares an eye-opening story from her childhood. Plus, a surprise appearance from another one of your favorite Morning Show personalities.
Episode 8: Larry Potash
For Episode 8 of the WGN Morning News Podcast, Brian and Ross sit down with Morning Show Anchor Larry Potash. Larry answers nine very personal questions, talks about what it took to lose his Boston accent, and walks us through a series of crazy stories from his career and life. Plus, a surprise appearance from another one of your favorite Morning Show personalities.
Larry Potash sits down with Brian and Ross for the eighth episode of the WGN Morning News Podcast.
Episode 7: Paul Konrad
For Episode 7 of the WGN Morning News Podcast, Brian and Ross sit down with Paul Konrad. Paul answers nine very personal questions, gives Ross some parenting tips, and talks about the time he saw Bozo in his underwear. Plus, a surprise appearance from another one of your favorite Morning Show personalities.
Episode 6: Pat Tomasulo
For Episode 6 of the WGN Morning News Podcast, Brian and Ross sit down with Morning Show Sports Anchor Pat Tomasulo. Pat answers nine very personal questions, tells us about which flowers his wife likes best, and talks about his rocky start in stand-up comedy. Plus, a surprise appearance from another one of your favorite Morning Show personalities.
Episode 5: Lauren Jiggetts
For Episode 5 of the WGN Morning News Podcast, producers Brian and Ross sit down with Morning Show Anchor Lauren Jiggetts. Lauren answers nine very personal questions, tells us about the advice her dad’s given her for a career in broadcasting, and talks about that time Michael Bay yelled at her. Plus, a surprise appearance from another one of your favorite Morning Show personalities.
Episode 4: Marcus Leshock
For Episode 4 of the WGN Morning News Podcast, Brian and Ross sit down with the country’s only Roller Coaster Bureau Chief: Feature Reporter and Trending News Anchor Marcus Leshock. Marcus answers nine very personal questions, tells us about his favorite and least favorite roller coasters, and talks about why he never expected to be on camera. Plus, a surprise appearance from another one of your favorite Morning Show personalities.
Episode 3: Morgan Kolkmeyer
For Episode 3 of the WGN Morning News Podcast, producers Brian and Ross sit down with Morning Show Meteorologist Morgan Kolkmeyer. Morgan answers nine very personal questions, clarifies a hot take on a beloved foodstuff, and reveals a hidden talent. Plus, a surprise appearance from another one of your favorite Morning Show personalities.
Episode 2: Dan Ponce
Producers Brian and Ross sit down with Morning Show Anchor Dan Ponce. Dan answers nine very personal questions, shares some of his best impressions and talks about what it was like working as a touring musician with his a cappella group Straight No Chaser.
Plus, another surprise appearance from another one of your favorite Morning Show personalities.
Episode 1: Sarah Jindra
Producers Brian and Ross sit down with Traffic Reporter Sarah Jindra. Sarah answers nine very personal questions, talks about what it’s like working with Mike Toomey, and tells us about a surfing adventure gone wrong. Plus, a surprise appearance from another one of your favorite Morning Show personalities.
