The Pat McGann Show
The Pat McGann Show is a weekly comedy podcast filmed in Chicago, hosted by stand-up comedian Pat McGann (Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, opener for Sebastian Maniscalco) with frequent co-host and comedy legend Dwayne Kennedy.
Every Thursday, Pat sits down with comedians, athletes, broadcasters, and Chicago personalities for stand-up stories, real talk, and good company — past guests include Matteo Lane, Ian Happ of the Chicago Cubs, Bill Rancic, Maggie Hughes DePalo, and Chicago sports and TV legends.
Filmed at Tiege Hanley Studios in Chicago. Powered by Tiege Hanley (tiege.com/pat).
Watch full episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/@ThePatMcGannShow
New episodes every Thursday.
Episodes
61 episodes
Adam Amin on the Chicago Bulls, Bob Costas & Competitive Hot Dog Eating | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 57
The voice of the Chicago Bulls says this is the best Chicago sports has felt in decades. He also once calmed down Bobby Knight with a Snickers bar, so he knows a thing or two about reading a room. Adam Amin joins Pat McGann and Dwayne Kennedy o...
The Return of the Sandwich King: Jeff Mauro, Whole Foods & The Kitchen | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 56
Jeff Mauro, the Sandwich King himself, is back on The Pat McGann Show for the first time since Episode 8, and this time he’s got frozen pizza. The Food Network host joins Pat and Dwayne Kennedy at Tiege Hanley Studios to talk about getting Maur...
Ben Bradley on Unplanned Interviews, Bribed Mayors & Blagojevich | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 55
Ben Bradley has spent the better part of three decades getting Chicago politicians to explain things they clearly did not want to explain. How do you get a mayor's office to admit a deal is coming? You file the paperwork, and then you show up.&...
Patrick Mannelly: Tornado Kicks, Lovie Smith & Brain Scans | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 54
No one has suited up for the Chicago Bears more times than Patrick Mannelly, and he did it all as a long snapper — a job so specialized that the whole skill set comes down to feel, not counting. Mannelly joins Pat and Dwayne Kennedy to walk thr...
Honorary Muppets & Running for Mayor of Parma with Dwayne Kennedy | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 53
Happy September! Sit back, relax, and enjoy some pumpkin spice with a side of The Pat McGann Show. They say death comes in threes, so we’re paying tribute to Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, and some guy named Nigel. Plus, Pat is now an honorary citize...
Ahern & iHeart: NBC Chicago Politics & the Vatican Press Corps | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 52
NBC 5 Chicago political reporter Mary Ann Ahern joins Pat and Dwayne Kennedy for a run through her career on the Chicago beat: chasing mayors and governors, breaking the story on the Catholic Church abuse scandal, and getting quietly boxed out ...
Do Worry But Be Happy | Fan Expo, Pope Hat Night, & AI Robot Gladiators - TPMS Ep. 51
Pat is joined by Dwayne Kennedy for a back to school bonanza that has been recalled by the FDA. Ditching tinfoil for Pope Hats, our hosts explore the doom of artificial intelligence while searching for a sign of peace. Leave a comment, let us k...
OG 13 | Ozzie Guillen on Michael Jordan, White Sox Legacy & Bullfights PART 2
The 50th continues with MLB legend Ozzie Guillen. Fresh off the retirement of his number, Ozzie joins the fun for a highly redacted and censored conversation covering more ground than a gold glove shortstop. Cheers to 50 more! ...
50th Special: Remember When…? w/ Dwayne Kennedy & Maggie Hughes DePalo PART 1
Dwayne & Maggie join Pat for a look back on 50 episodes. It’s a wild ride through the show’s best moments that raises the lowest form of conversation to a golden jubilee. Cheers & thank you for helping us get to this milestone!
Liam Stanton: Chicago Mayor Race & City Hall Red Tape | The Pat McGann Show Summer Special
How many signatures does it take to get on the ballot for mayor of Chicago? Turns out it's 12,500, and you're not allowed to collect a single one before July 28th. Liam Stanton, candidate for Mayor of Chicago, joins Pat McGann and Dwayne Kenned...
PAT & KB: Kevin Bozeman drops by for a hang with Pat to talk parenting, hoops, Chicago & more…
Kevin Bozeman is back on the show for the first time since episode seven, and Pat wastes no time doing the math on what that means for episode 350. The Chicago native and stand-up comedian catches Pat up on a summer of European tra...
Marcelo Balboa & Joey Villagomez: World Cup Recap & Back of the Yards | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 48
Which Chicago office building doubles as a former mob execution site and a cushy city day job? Just ask Joey Villagomez. The Back of the Yards comic — who picked up the nickname "Joey the Clown" — joins Pat McGann and Dwayne Kennedy alongside W...
Tom Waddle: Chicago Bears & Ditka w/ Marcelo Balboa's World Cup Picks | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 47
Getting cut four times by the same team would send most guys to Wall Street. Tom Waddle had the finance degree ready, but stayed anyway. The Chicago Bears legend and longtime ESPN 1000 host joins Pat and Dwayne Kennedy to talk going und...
Oz Pearlman: Reading Joe Burrow's Mind & Balboa on Team USA's Brutal Exit | Ep. 46
Ever wonder what it takes to convince Joe Burrow to let a stranger mess with his head on national television? This week Pat sits down with mentalist Oz Pearlman, the guy with 8.9 million Instagram followers and a knack for melting NFL players' ...
Marcelo Balboa, Aaron Marino & Antonio Centeno: World Cup, Shark Tank & Loafers | TPMS Ep. 45
This week Pat and Dwayne Kennedy ring in the 4th of July, remember Stacey King, and Marcelo Balboa checks in from the World Cup to explain how Paraguay wrecked everyone's bracket.Then two of the internet's original men's-style influence...
Joabe Barbosa & Marcelo Balboa: Running Every Street in Chicago & World Cup Fever | TPMS Ep. 44
Pat's back from Hawaii — Pearl Harbor, potential pineapple smuggling, and a flat tire the day before departure — while Dwayne was in Norfolk, Nebraska for the Johnny Carson Comedy Festival.Marcelo Balboa checks in from the World Cup: US...
Abbey Murphy: South Side Gold, Jason Kelce Beer Chugs & PWHL Draft | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 43
First up, Marcelo Balboa checks in from the World Cup with a quick field report — US looking sharp, Spain humbled by Cape Verde, and FIFA apparently Americanizing soccer one hydration break at a time.Then Pat and Dwayne sit down with So...
The Life & Death Episode: World Cup, Wakes & Catholic Funerals w/ Fr. Hurley & Tom Curley | Ep. 42
A priest and a mortician walk into a podcast. Amen, and subscribe.First up on the pitch, Marcelo Balboa. former U.S. Men's National Team defender and World Cup alum (1990, 1994, 1998), stops by at the top to break down the World Cup — i...
Operation Schvitz: Mitch Rosen on Running Chicago Sports Radio | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 41
Taking a page out of Mitch Rosen’s book, this episode was posted at 3am. (But don’t worry, we scheduled it for 9:03am). The VP of Odyssey Sports and architect of 670 The Score joins Pat and Dwayne to talk about building one of the most iconic s...
Plan B Banger: A Career & Podcast Retrospective w/ Pat McGann & Tom Bambara | Ep. 40
40 days and 40 nights? This podcast hit 40 episodes in under a year. The Lord had other plans for our guest, so we pivoted. Consider this episode an act of faith.For the milestone episode, producer Tom flips the script and puts Pat in th...
Ian Happ: The Most Tenured Cub on Loyalty, Lakeshore Drive & Life at Wrigley | Ep. 39
This week, Pat is thrilled to welcome Ian Happ, the first major leaguer to appear on the podcast. No stranger to “the show”, Dwayne Kennedy also joins this wide ranging conversation with the most tenured Cub. Get behind the scenes of life in th...
Bringing Back the Factoids with Ryan Chiaverini | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 38
We're celebrating Pat's 50th with three Chicago guys and one matching outfit. This week, ABC7 Chicago's lead sports anchor and Windy City Live co-host Ryan Chiaverini joins Pat and Dwayne for a long-overdue conversation.Ryan sha...
Matteo Lane: From Chicago Open Mics to Sold-Out Theaters in Italy | The Pat McGann Show Ep. 37
Today we are taking a trip down Matteo Lane, but first, taking a right down memory Dwayne. Before his sold-out show at the Chicago Theater, Dwayne Kennedy and Pat McGann chat with the Chicago-raised, New York-based comedian. They discuss his jo...
Dwayne Kennedy & Maggie Hughes DePalo: Reality Show Nightmares & UFO Scientists | TPMS Ep. 36
Get ready—this might be the best 39 minutes and 92 seconds you’ve ever experienced. A vintage Chicago episode with old friends and all-timers of The Pat McGann Show.This week, Dwyane Kennedy and Maggie Hughes DePalo join Pat to ...
Maggie Hughes DePalo & Adam Gilbert: Comedy Cellar, Chicago & Gen Z | Ep. 35
In Episode 35, comedians Adam Gilbert and Maggie Hughes DePalo join Pat McGann for a laid-back conversation that moves between stand-up, life on the road, and Midwest roots.Adam shares his path from Indiana to Chicago’s comedy scene and...
