Episodes: 100
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 4.9/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 12.4k subscribers
Instagram: 17.0k followers
Publicly listed emails
dmarzullo@wgnradio.com
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Rick Kogan - Chicago Tribune columnist, author, and longtime WGN radio personality covering Chicago people, places, arts, and culture.
Amy Danzer - The Printers Row Lit Fest, Chicago’s Literary Community, And The State Of The Book Industry.
Bill Savage - Nelson Algren’s Chicago: City On The Make, Chicago Literature, And The Related Reading Series.
Paul Durica - Nelson Algren’s Chicago: City On The Make And Its Chicago Literary Event Series.
Robert Simonson - The History, Culture, And Legacy Of The Martini; The Martini Expo In Chicago.
Della Leavitt - Her Novel Vivian’s Decision, Her Literary Influences, And Beginning A Writing Career Later In Life.
‘Crossing Division Street’ explores race, identity, and survival in America
October 12, 2026
Novelist Rebecca Chamian Ribaudo joins Rick Kogan to highlight her first novel, ‘Crossing Division Street’. Rebecca and Rick detail the book’s key themes and settings, the history and nature of Cabrini-Green, when the characters began to take shape, the lengthy writing process, and the upcoming projects she is working on.
‘Puzzled Pup’ spreads a message of acceptance and self-discovery
October 12, 2026
Former Chicago Tribune photographer Chuck Cherney and his wife, Danita Cherney, join Rick Kogan to discuss the book, ‘Puzzled Pup’, written by their late son. Danita talks about the story behind the book, the process of getting it published, how their son Jacob became interested in writing, and the legacy he has left behind. Part […]
Candid Candace: Chicago voted the best big city in the U.S. once again
October 12, 2026
Journalist and media personality Candace Jordan joins Rick Kogan to discuss the state of parties, events, and news across Chicago. Candace talks about whether Maria Pappas will run for mayor, the honorary street sign celebration for Chilli Pepper, serving as a judge and emcee at an upcoming Halloween party, the Adler Planetarium’s Celestial Bash, and Chicago being […]
Biographers International Organization · High booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
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The publicly listed email for After Hours with Rick Kogan: dmarzullo@wgnradio.com.
Podseeker estimates After Hours with Rick Kogan reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
After Hours with Rick Kogan typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Authors, historians, academics, arts and literary event leaders, and local creative or community professionals with direct expertise and a timely Chicago-related project, event, or story. Common among recent guests: Published books or novels; Leadership of established Chicago cultural or literary organizations; Academic or museum expertise. Recent guests include Amy Danzer, Bill Savage, and Paul Durica.
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