Category Archives: Big John and Ramblin' Ray Podcast

A John Howell Discussion with Author of “Anatomy of a Song,” Marc Meyers
Anatomy Of A Song by Marc Myers is recommended by John Howell. John talks with Marc about the stories behind some of music’s most iconic artists and songs. Via Grove Atlantic: Based on the popul...
Cumulus Media Dec 12, 2016

John & Ray in 60 – 12-12-16
Saturday Night Live reveals Donald Trump’s new DEA head. If you see a cop in your college class, call the cops. A Holiday tree in town causes consternation. Plus, Stephen Moore talks about Trump...
Cumulus Media Dec 12, 2016

John & Ray in 60 – 12-09-16
Remembering John Glenn. An Australian man punches a kangaroo after it attacks his dog. Michael Franzese is a mobster turned minister and tells his story. Plus, Steve Rannazzisi talks about his upcomin...
Cumulus Media Dec 09, 2016

Michael Franzese is a mobster turned minister and tells his story
Michael Franzese is a former member of the Colombo Mafia family and turned into a minister while in prison. He joins the show to talk about his outreach to prison inmates.
Cumulus Media Dec 09, 2016

Matthew Minuth is a Naperville police officer who saved a child after he was caught in a zip tie
Naperville police officer Matthew Minuth joins the show to talk about getting honored by Naperville for saving a child.
Cumulus Media Dec 09, 2016

John McCormick talks about the impact a Trump Presidency would have on Chicago politics
John McCormick from Bloomberg joins the show to talk about how a President Trump will curb Chicago’s political muscle.
Cumulus Media Dec 09, 2016

Steve Rannazzisi formerly of FX’s “The League” talks about his appearances in the Chicagoland area this weekend
Steve Rannazzisi, who played Kevin McArthur on FX’s “The League,” joins the show to talk about his upcoming stand up appearances.
Cumulus Media Dec 09, 2016

Duane Allen of the Oak Ridge Boys talks about their upcoming Christmas show and his social media presence
Duane Allen from the Oak Ridge Boys joins the show to talk about the way he talks about politics online and the Oak Ridge Boys’ upcoming Christmas show.
Cumulus Media Dec 09, 2016
Jes Skolnik is a local musician and talks about artist spaces in Chicago
Jes Skolnik is local musician and joins the show to talk about artist spaces in Chicago in light of the fire in Oakland.
Cumulus Media Dec 08, 2016

Tina Grueski from Park Ridge talks about her Christmas lights display
Tina Grueski and her family are putting on a big Christmas lights display this year and have dedicated it to the late Prince.
Cumulus Media Dec 08, 2016