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Chicago's Very Own Eats with Kevin Powell and Michael Piff

Kevin Powell, Michael Piff

Booking Overview

This is a local food and hospitality interview show featuring Chicago-area restaurant owners, food entrepreneurs, beverage makers, and venue operators. Agencies could credibly pitch restaurateurs, chefs, hospitality executives, food-and-beverage founders, and local entertainment-venue leaders; booking difficulty is low because the show primarily features accessible regional professionals rather than nationally prominent personalities.

Metrics

Episodes: 67

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 12.1k subscribers

Instagram: 17.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com

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Host

Kevin Powell - Co-host of Chicago's Very Own Eats, focused on Chicago-area restaurants, food businesses, and hospitality stories.

Michael Piff - Co-host of Chicago's Very Own Eats and contributor covering Chicago food, restaurants, and local dining businesses.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Chicago-area restaurant owners, chefs, hospitality company founders and executives, food and beverage entrepreneurs, venue operators, and representatives of local food brands.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or operated a restaurant or food business, Built a local hospitality or beverage brand, Opened a new dining or entertainment venue, Led food and beverage operations for a local venue

Recent Guest Discussions

Nathan Hilding - Bottleneck Management's Growth, Restaurant Concepts, And The Opening Of Old Town Pour House In The Loop.

Jason Akemann - Bottleneck Management's Growth, Restaurant Concepts, And The Opening Of Old Town Pour House In The Loop.

Darrin Klapprodt - Building A Burger Business, Developing Smashburger Recipes, Pop-ups, And Restaurant Entrepreneurship.

Eric Kobus - Cold-brew Coffee, Local Beverage Entrepreneurship, And Building A Customer Following Through Farmers Markets.

Ryan Dominick - Food And Beverage Operations At A Minor League Baseball Venue.

Recent Topics

Restaurants, Hospitality, Food, Chicago, Dining

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Chicago's Very Own Eats with Kevin Powell and Michael Piff
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Many of Chicago’s best chefs team up for Meals on Wheels at annual Celebrity Chef Ball

October 09, 2026

On Friday, October 23rd, more than 50 of Chicago’s top chefs, including Michelin, James Beard, and Bib Gourmand award-winners, will come together at The Geraghty to create an incredible experience in support of Meals on Wheels Chicago. Cory Morris, Director of Community Impact for Meals on Wheels Chicago, joined Kevin Powell and Michael Piff on […]

Koops’ Mustard: Bringing Chicago incredible flavor for 125 years

October 02, 2026

Days after the conclusion of our inaugural Best Delis Tournament, Kevin Powell and Michael Piff were joined by Koops’ Mustard general manager Mike Sheeder on the Chicago’s Very Own Eats podcast to talk about the results. Along with The Puckered Pickle Company and Turano Baking Company, Koops’ helped support our Best Delis Tournament as a […]

The winner of the 2026 Best Delis Tournament is…

September 28, 2026

Our 2026 Chicagoland’s Best Delis Tournament, sponsored by The Puckered Pickle Company, Turano Baking Company and Koops’ Mustard, started with 64 Chicago area delis and sandwich shops. After more than 50,000 votes over 3 weeks, we have a champion! WGN Radio’s bracketologist and co-host of the Chicago’s Very Own Eats podcast joined John Williams and […]

Frequently asked questions

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Chicago's Very Own Eats with Kevin Powell and Michael Piff
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How do I get in touch with Chicago's Very Own Eats with Kevin Powell and Michael Piff?

Chicago's Very Own Eats with Kevin Powell and Michael Piff is hosted by Kevin Powell and Michael Piff. Its publicly listed email is dmarzullo@wgnradio.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Chicago's Very Own Eats with Kevin Powell and Michael Piff?

The publicly listed email for Chicago's Very Own Eats with Kevin Powell and Michael Piff: dmarzullo@wgnradio.com.

How many listeners does Chicago's Very Own Eats with Kevin Powell and Michael Piff have?

Podseeker estimates Chicago's Very Own Eats with Kevin Powell and Michael Piff reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Chicago's Very Own Eats with Kevin Powell and Michael Piff?

Chicago's Very Own Eats with Kevin Powell and Michael Piff typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Chicago-area restaurant owners, chefs, hospitality company founders and executives, food and beverage entrepreneurs, venue operators, and representatives of local food brands. Common among recent guests: Founded or operated a restaurant or food business; Built a local hospitality or beverage brand; Opened a new dining or entertainment venue. Recent guests include Nathan Hilding, Jason Akemann, and Darrin Klapprodt.

How hard is it to get booked on Chicago's Very Own Eats with Kevin Powell and Michael Piff?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Chicago's Very Own Eats with Kevin Powell and Michael Piff cover?

Recent episodes cover Restaurants, Hospitality, Food, Chicago, and Dining. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

dmarzullo@wgnradio.com

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