Today WGN Radio did a stupid thing by firing Nick Digilio. For more information, please see our He was kind enough to talk Martin Scorsese with me once, thats also in my archives here too. Nick Digilio, who's been off the air for weeks while battling an undisclosed ailment, said he hopes to return to his WGN AM 720 overnight show July 20. He is a great sidekick and news anchor, but his afternoon news show just is so dull. He can be intensely opinionated but thats also what makes him Nick Digilio. A new afternoon show and the full-time return of John Landecker highlight a slew of changes at WGN Chicago. Feder flashback: So you think you know Chicago television. Thats what overnight radio should be. Nick was a 100% Chicago guy. Tuesdays & Fridays on the Radio Misfits Podcast Network. What a sad decline in the tone of WGNs once interesting late night lineup. NewsNation PRIME is the countrys only live primetime national newscast, hosted by Marni Hughes. In 2017, he was inducted into the WGN Radio Walk Of Fame. Nick Digilio Fans Unite - WGN is threatening to diss him again! When listening and while interviewing people, it sounds as if she is on her phone reading texts from her kids. CNN Today Chicago Remembers WGN-AMs Great Bob Collins Aired February 9, 2000 1:11 p.m. After she was canned Monday as late-night host at WGN-AM, former stand-up comedian and now former radio host Patti Vasquez announced she was running in the Democratic primary for the 10th District state senate seat, as reported by Politico. To download this or any of Nick's podcast visit our iTunes page. I agree. Like us on Facebook (/nickdshow) and follow us on Twitter (@nickdshow.) A-Plus does green pest control, using natural products when possible, including products made by our sister company called A Plus Natural Enzymes. While I was told this new plan did not have WGN America, I was not told it was gone completely. The importance of local news and information being shared by someone who is trusted by our audience is paramount during these challenging times, said WGN Radio General Manager Mary Boyle. This was the second Tribune-affiliated radio station to hold the WGN call letters. I have been a loyal listener for over 40 years Ive witnessed all the changes comings and goings and I have always stay true but I just cant comprehend some of the decisions that were just made I do call Lynn and comment on issues from time to time but most of all I just love the station wish they wouldnt mess up the good things. Watch big-name A-list celebrities, newsmakers and public figures for a unique opportunity to talk for an hour. Old djs. I will miss Roe Conn and hope he lands at another Chicago station, which I will switch to. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Cochran, https://radioinsight.com/headlines/215381/wgn-sets-2022-schedule-with-addition-of-lisa-dent-as-afternoon-co-host/, https://twitter.com/wgnmorningnews/status/705414926131732480?lang=en, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Davlantes, https://www.iheart.com/live/1075-wgci-chicago-841/, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DybIgOp_WoU, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Cochran_(radio_host), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Digilio, https://www.robertfeder.com/2021/11/18/wgn-radio-hires-lisa-dent-host-afternoons/, https://www.nexstar.tv/wgn-radio-adds-host-lisa-dent-announces-new-weekday-schedule/, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.clearchannel.iheartradio.controller&hl=en_IN&gl=US, https://www.robertfeder.com/2021/12/10/robservations-nick-digilio-returns-two-podcasts-wfmt-hosts-nine-hours-live-music-adeshina-emmanuel-wins-sulzberg-fellowship/, https://www.iheart.com/live/wgn-radio-am-720-5305/, https://yankeetv.com/biography/marianne-murciano/, https://forums.xfinity.com/conversations/channels-and-programming/wgn-america/602dae46c5375f08cde4954f, https://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/towerticker/wgnam/, https://tunein.com/radio/WLS-AM-890-s30777/, https://www.tvpassport.com/tv-listings/stations/wgn-america-eastern-feed/65, https://nxslink.wgnradio.com/join/6sd/signup, https://mail73.safesecureweb.com/Default.aspx, https://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?aid=2820, https://www.gaebler.com/WGN-AM-IL-Radio-Advertising-Costs++20642, https://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/towerticker/wgnam/page/2/, https://mediacontactslist.com/dir/illinois/chicago/TXIuIEZpeC1JdCAtIFdHTi1BTQ%3D%3D/mr.-fix-itwgn-am, https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/state-news/ezike-to-step-down-as-idph-director/, https://www.ontvtonight.com/guide/listings/channel/69023795/wgn-america.html, https://fox2now.com/news/illinois/wrongful-death-lawsuit-filed-over-edwardsville-tornado-at-amazon-site/, https://progolfnow.com/2021/08/15/2021-wyndham-championship-winners-losers/, https://www.cs.uic.edu/pub/CME/WebHome/10-18-10_CTC_MAIN_HD_ALL_1_5.pdf. Just awful. Topics referred to by the same term. DAVIANTES' show is expanding to add an hour, now running 4-7p (CT). The former weekend producer of The Nick Digilio Show was Craig Collins, replacing Andy "The Count" Hermann. John I dont listen to at all. The backup crew located the women and vectored in a good sam to recover them. PHOTO: ROE CONN & DEANNA BEISE Roe Conn, who spent 25 years on the air at WLS-AM 890, has a new radio address. A seasoned comedians love letter to Americas food curiositiesthe regional cuisines, the culinary oddities, the weird and the wonderful Mark DeCarlo is a [modern-day] Groucho Marx. PEOPLE Whether it be fish ice cream, kudzu tempura, or even sausage, Mark DeCarlo always wonders. Nick Digilio lost a cousin to something called Amyloidosis. Steve Bertrand has always been committed to reporting the news in a fair and thoughtful way. Now that he has a podcast where he can swear, look out. Its a very slow recovery., Digilio, who turned 50 last Monday, earlier referred to his ailment as a stomach issue. This week he said he would wait until hes back on his own show to tell everybody exactly what happened.. I thought it couldnt be only me, then read these reviews and do see Im not alone. Same topics over and over. I know management of WGN doesnt care, but WTH? And I really miss it. Marianne Murciano is an American journalist from Havana, Cuba currently working as a co-hosts for The Sunday Night Radio Special on Chicagos legendary WGN-AM 720. Classifieds. Email Address (ex. WGN/Chicago Shakes Up Schedule: Roe Conn, Nick Digilio Out, John WGN was the best. You can see how safe we operate, masks, gloves & green products. Bring back Nick! Sirott is fine. Ive been listening since Wally Phillips and WGN has completely changed the tone of the station. Whats with the infomercials all weekend? Hope he ends up at another station soon! im listening to Bob Sirrot ( cant take the 2-4 people on WLS talking over each other and being so loud you cant hear a thing) but just find Bob soooooo dull. The clarity he brings to complicated issues is apparent. The hall of fame broadcaster and Chicago media icon says hell end his run at the end of the year. When callers have complained about her views, shes told them to change stations. Chicagos Very Own WGN-TV tells news stories from Chicago and its suburbs, northwest Indiana and southern Wisconsin. For WGN Radio to rehire Nick Digilio. Call Patrick at 847-676-3477. Check out this website and see if you can help. Your IP: About rick. It will enhance any encyclopedic page you visit with the magic of the WIKI 2 technology. What an absolute joke that is. She doesnt seem very engaged and can barely keep an interview going more than the first few standard introductory questions. The airwaves do need Nick Digilio even if radio is no longer what it used to be. Rush Limbaugh reincarnated. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title WGNAM. Nick Digilio (born July 6, 1965) is a movie critic and radio personality. At that time, Nick was still juggling his career directing several successful shows in Chicago with his time spent with us and Roy Leonard on WGN. What have you done to my formerly favorite station? Love Dean Richards and Lou Manfredinni, I could do without Sinatra, classics and mortgage broker infomercials. Digilio was fired from WGN Radio on September 4, 2020, as part of a talent shakeup, after 35 years at the station.[8]. I agree with so much of what was said before me. Whoever is making these decisions appears to be more interested in cutting costs than building audience. People who cant sleep want the comfort of familiar voices. Extremely Local News: Block Club Chicago On WGN-AMs The Bob Sirott Show Block Club can be heard live around 7:18 a.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays on WGN-AM (720). Bye. He gained a reputation for his alternative and controversial play and movie reviews. Pardon us if we seem like proud parents, but we really are proud to see how far Nick has come from his early days at WGN to being inducted into the WGN Radio Walk Of Fame. Ive switched to WGN because im burned out on all the constant Doom and Gloom topics on other stations. For help in accessing our Public File, call 312-222-4751 or click here. Steve if nothing else is a safe bet. . Digilio repeatedly played back the 2009 McDonald's "Filet-O-Fish" commercial, and had the song's composers on as guests. Since WGN has become a right-wing radio station with Rollye James and her callers, I have switched to WBBM. In case you didnt see the post on our Events page, were very happy to join in a celebration of something pretty cool. 435 North Michigan Avenue. Beginning September 28, WGN Radios weekday programming schedule is as follows: 5am 9am: Bob Sirott But, you can now enjoy WGN Talk Radio for free anywhere in the country with TuneIn.com. "Listener Voice Mails"- Nick would literally play his voice mails from listeners at the end of the show every Friday. Copyright 2023 All Access Music Group. Plus no Cubs anymore. Nick Jr. - young fan of the show, showed up in front of the showcase studio as Nick Digilio for Halloween, Glenn from Evanston - Known for his weird voice and random, off-the-wall comments, Bennett - regular contributor to "Fly Jams Friday segment" referred to by Digilio as "Bennett the business of funk", In response to things Digilio or the staff might like, radio-appropriate clips of, Digilio frequently asserts that every segment of his show will "make your pants fall off". The Tribune Co. radio outlet run by general manager Jimmy DeCastro has moved up in the key 25- to 54, WGN 720-AM Legally Speaking hosts Greg Adamski and Karen Conti plan to stage a mock trial of The People v. Drew Peterson next week to air in June. I have been listening to Nick since 1998; followed him from being a fill-in host to going part time, to landing his own show. The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits on Apple Podcasts 136 episodes Award-Winning, longtime Chicago radio personality Nick Digilio hosts this pop culture/entertainment podcast, featuring interviews, movie reviews and much more. The Extremely Local News segment can be heard live around 7:18 a.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays here.. He really was able to bring in a younger demographic. Advertising rate estimates are typically for a 30 second spot. 1:00 pm. COVID vaccinations may temporarily lengthen a womans menstrual cycle, a new study reveals. With any luck, well end the day a little smarter and have a good time getting there. I also have sent many text messages regarding Rollye James I really liked her and the way she prepares for for guests on her shows . He succinctly gives insight in a lay persons language. The new show on Radio Misfits will be Nick Digilio unfiltered and true to his wildly expressive and joyful personality. Nick Digilio Bio, Age, Wife, WGN, The Nick Digilio Show - Meforworld But no more ad reads, traffic and weather reports. About Us, The Chicago Blackhawks have been a boon to ratings at Tribune Co.-owned news/talk WGN-AM (720). Afternoon personality Roe Conn is likely staying, and evening host Justin Kaufmann recently returned from a self-imposed hiatus. But the memories remain of my dad and I listening together. Orion Samuelson, 86, will retire from WGN-AM/Chicago after 60 years with the Nexstar Media Groups News/Talk outlet, reports Chicago media columist Robert Feder. She truly believes that Trump really won the election. Im thoroughly disgusted with the late night radio host. BRING HIM BACK! These changes are ridiculous and upsetting. Its my favorite thing in the world to do, to be on the radio. 9am Noon: John Williams Nothing personal with these people, but Bob Sirott, Anna Davlantes, & John Landecker should NOT be on WGN radio. He previously worked at WGN from 2000 to 2010. All radios in the house and in the cars were always tuned in to WGN, but no longer. And in planning a trip to Europe with her husband in 2020, she put a plan in motion to find distant relatives in Italy. Tom Appel of Consumer Guide Automotive takes you for a spin on the Nick Digilio Show with the latest news, reviews and more from the auto world. Terrible choices. Tuesday night/Wednesday morning, (5/26/20-5/27/20) at Midnight (Central Time) well be hanging out on The Nick Digilio Show to look back on some of the more memorable moments from Nicks past THREE AND A HALF DECADES! WGN for years has been seen as your grandparents station. Hosted by Michael Barbaro. Stay safe and thank you for staying in my life and not just be a part of my history . 11:00 am. Listen to him most night if I can stay awake. STEVE BERTRAND has always been committed to reporting the news in a fair and thoughtful way. Nick Digilio (born July 6, 1965) is a movie critic and radio personality. Out effective immediately is afternoon personality Roe Conn, whose contract runs through the end of the year. A-Plus Pest Control, Inc. Ja Wangnans motivation to climb The TowerI will one day be the king of this Tower! How sad that the far reaching wattage of the once formidable WGN has been reduced to this sad pile of mediocrity. Anna Davlantes loses her show from 1 to 4 p.m. and moves to a new role as investigative correspondent with special reporting, covering news stories in-depth. Frank Lucchese-Soto started this petition to Nick Digilo fans. You are not being listener friendly!! I dont get up early enough He was so entertaining in the wee hours. 00:00. Then wait a few minutes for Dave to say here is the. Listeners who have viewed some of Nick's photos on his WGN web page have compared his face to the late pitchmen, BillyMays; this analogy saddens Nick. WGN-TV News mobile app. I never listen to WGN radio then one way I tuned in to the station(accidently) and Roe Con was on.To my surprise he was very enjoyable to listen to.So I started to tune in all the time.I truley do not understand why he was removed and replaced with a HoHum host.But I guess that is why the station managers get the big bucks,making these wise decisions.So wise they have lost a listener.Keep up with the good work. The new show on Radio Misfits will be Nick Digilio unfiltered and true to his wildly expressive and joyful personality. She is the current afternoon drive host from 1p-4p Monday-Friday on WGN Radio in Chicago. The Nocturnal Journal debuts at 10 p.m. Dec. 6 on WGN AM 720.