Wgn - The Nocturnal Journal With Dave Hoekstra Podcast

Tom Palazzolo joins the conversation as the St. Louis native talks about the 1960 move to Chicago that inspired his latest photobook “Clark Street.” Keep the conversation going with Dave on Twitter! @DaveHoekstra66

Tonight on Nocturnal Journal: Brett Baker, the creator of the LoLo guitar joins the conversation over the phone with host Dave Hoekstra to tell what inspired him to created the Lo Lo guitar and more. To learn more about Brett’s efforts visit: http://beholdthelolo.simplesite.com/ Plus Tom Palazzolo joins the conversation as the St. Louis native talks about the 1960 move to Chicago that inspired his latest photobook “Clark Street.” Keep the conversation going with Dave on Twitter! @DaveHoekstra66  

Singer/Songwriter Kevin Pollack, known for “Man about town” theme song, joins host Dave Hoekstra in the Skyline Studios for a live performance of “Man about Town” and his newest song “Something Good (Is Coming Down).” Plus, Kevin prepares for his upcoming performance in Las Vegas  at the South Pointe Casino. Keep the conversation going with Dave on Twitter! @DaveHoekstra66

From chemical engineer to “starving artist?” Ozarks singer-songwriter Jodee Lewis joins the conversation with host Dave Hoekstra in the Skyline Studios to talk about her journey to Chicago from the Ozarks, transitioning from a chemical engineer to a successful singer-songwriter and her latest album Buzzard’s Bluff. “I was working full-time as an engineer so I wasn’t playing much … then my first daughter was born and my husband bought me a guitar … It kinda started from there,” Jodee said. […]

October 21 is the 50th anniversary of famed novelist and poet Jack Kerouac’s death. Author Gerry Nicosia joins the conversation from San Francisco as he talks about his book about the end of Kerouac’s life. “It was proven! The estate of Jack Kerouac was stolen by a forged will,” said Gerry. Find out more of Gerry’s books on his website geraldnicosia.com. Keep the conversation going with Dave Hoekstra on Twitter! @DaveHoekstra66  

After 82-year old prankster Joesph A. Heller passed, his family could not think of a better way to honor his life than by writing what the New York Times called “the best obituary ever,” a unusually long and slightly inappropriate story on the life and tricks of Joesph in true Joesph fashion. That’s why his daughter, Monique Heller, joins with host Dave Hoekstra as she talks about her father’s wacky obit and funeral in Centerbrook, Ct. “During the last week […]

After 82-year old prankster Joesph A. Heller passed, his family could not think of a better way to honor his life than by writing what the New York Times called “the best obituary ever,” a unusually long and slightly inappropriate story on the life and tricks of Joesph in true Joesph fashion. That’s why his daughter, Monique Heller, joins with host Dave Hoekstra as she talks about her father’s wacky obit and funeral in Centerbrook, Ct. “During the last week […]

Co-owner of the St. Paul Saints and son of White Sox Hall of Fame owner Mike Veeck dials in with host Dave Hoekstra to discuss the Negro League legend Satchel Paige, the Saints championship parade, his latest book and the state of baseball. Keep the conversation going with Dave Hoekstra on Twitter! @DaveHoekstra66

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum co-founder and CEO Phil Sklar joins the conversation over the phone to talk more about NBHF, how they got started and more. According to Sklar, NBHF started as a personal collection between friends. After five years of business the museum/custom bobblehead production company holds about 6500 bobbleheads and tons of sports history. For more information on the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum visit bobbleheadhall.com. Check out Dave’s latest article on […]

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum Co-founder and CEO Phil Sklar joins the conversation over the phone with host Dave Hoekstra to talk more about NBHF, how they got started and more. According to Sklar, NBHF started as a personal collection between friends. After five years of business the museum/custom bobblehead production company holds about 6500 bobbleheads and tons of sports history. For more information on the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum visit bobbleheadhall.com. Check out […]

Tonight David Hoekstra takes an in depth look into the legendary festival promoting America’s farmers, Farm Aid.  Interviews from Nathaniel Rateliff and country legend Tanya Tucker are highlighted as well as special moments from the festival itself.

Farmers today are being paid 50 percent less than in recent years, but why? Host Dave Hoekstra dives into the conversation with Farm Aid’s communications director Jennifer Fahy as they kick off the show breaking down the current farmer’s crisis and what Farm Aid is doing to lend a helping hand. Be sure to attend the Farm Aid concert coming up Sept. 21 at Alpine Valley in East Troy, Wisconsin. Want to know more about Farm Aid and where to […]

Farmers today are being paid 50 percent less than in recent years, but why? Host Dave Hoekstra dives into the conversation with Farm Aid’s communications director Jennifer Fahy as they kick off the show breaking down the current farmer’s crisis and what Farm Aid is doing to lend a helping hand. Plus, local farmer Nick Nichols of Nichols Farm and Beloit farmer and Bushel n’ Peck owner Jackie Gennett joins the conversation with Dave in the Skyline Studio. Be sure […]

Tonight on Nocturnal Journal with host Dave Hoekstra: It’s a quick show as Devin Moroney and Matt Sands, owner of The new Gold Pan record store and recording studio in rural Hillsboro, joins the conversation over the phone to discuss the store and the third owner Brian Lee record in a band called The Young Eyes. Check out the video here: The Young Eyes – Waterfalls Keep the conversation with Dave Hoekstra on Twitter! @DaveHoekstra66

This week on Nocturnal Journal with host Dave Hoekstra he kicks off the show with a panel discussion. For years Margie’s has claimed the Beatles went there in 1965 when they played Old Comiskey Park. They even have a Margie’s shrine in the store, but Beatles historian/author Chuck Gunderson says this is not the case. Listen to Chuck Gunderson, Margie’s son Peter Poulos, former publicist Sherman Wolf’s son Stuart Wolf and long time Beatles/BeatlesFest writer John Grochowski as they get […]

Tonight on Nocturnal Journal: Known as “The Cookie Lady,” African immigrant from Louisville Elizabeth Kizito and her husband Todd Bartlett joins the conversation over the phone as they tell us all about how Elizabeth went from selling cookies, bats and other Louisville merchandise to owning her own store. “In the beginning I started making cookies for myself so that I can eat them all,” jokes Elizabeth. Read up more on Elizabeth and her store Kizito on their website kizito.com. Plus, […]

WGN favorites The Polkaholics perform LIVE in the Allstate Skyline Studio but a twist as they start the show with their own Dave Hoekstra theme song. The polka band includes guitarist Don Hedecker, Bass Chris “Blitz” Linser, and Chris Russell on the drums. Listen in as they talk about how they got started, polka legend Jimmy Sturr and more. “There used to be polka bars all over the place,” says Lead Guitarist Don. “That’s why we’re here!” You can check […]

Known as “The Cookie Lady,” African immigrant from Louisville Elizabeth Kizito and her husband Todd Bartlett joins the conversation over the phone as they tell us all about how Elizabeth went from selling cookies, bats and other Louisville merchandise to owning her own store. “”In the beginning I started making cookies for myself so that I can eat them all,” jokes Elizabeth.”says Elizabeth. Read up more on Elizabeth and her store Kizito on here and their website kizito.com. Keep the […]

Chicago illustrator and musician Ben Ezra is well known for his artwork throughout Chicago namely for Dark Matter Coffee, .  Plus, he treats us to a live performance in the Allstate Skyline Studio. Listen below: For more information on Ben Ezra visit ezrastreetlevel.com. Keep the conversation going with Dave on Twitter! @DaveHoekstra66

Melissa Flynn, Executive Director of the Green City Market, Nick Nichols, farmer from Marango, IL, Jackie Gennett, farmer and co-owner of Bushel & Peck in Beloit and chef Cedric Harden of Rover Roast joins the conversation in the Allstate Skyline Studio to pay tribute to the Green City Market. Green City Market is a leading organization locally and nationally fighting for the survival of small family farmers who grow clean, healthy food. Keep the conversation going with Dave on Twitter! […]