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Steve and Johnnie

Hosted by WGN Plus · music · EN-US

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Steve King and Johnnie Putman on 720 WGN Radio in Chicago.

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33%

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Selective

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Who hosts Steve and Johnnie?

Steve and Johnnie is hosted by WGN Plus. The show has published 97 episodes to date.

What has Steve and Johnnie covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Steve and Johnnie: Hurricane Isaias recovery, Young Sheldon book pre-release, and a Florida panhandle musician" (18 October 2026), "Steve and Johnnie: The White Sox streaking, The Skokie Theater re-opening, and The Empty Pockets touring" (4 October 2026), and "Steve and Johnnie: A harvest moon rise, a guitar virtuoso, and Long Grove’s gluten-free fall fest" (27 September 2026).

How often does Steve and Johnnie publish?

Steve and Johnnie publishes roughly weekly across 97 episodes.

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Booking probability for Steve and Johnnie is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Steve and Johnnie requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Steve and Johnnie's contact route on record: verified email.

About the host

WGN Plus hosts Steve and Johnnie, a music podcast with 97 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Steve and Johnnie

    Steve and Johnnie: Hurricane Isaias recovery, Young Sheldon book pre-release, and a Florida panhandle musician

    Oct 18, 2026—

    After a one-week hiatus due to the landfall of category two hurricane Isaias, Steve and Johnnie are back on the air from Florida’s Gulf Coast in the studios of WKGC-FM in Panama City Florida, following Chicago...

  • Steve and Johnnie

    Steve and Johnnie: The White Sox streaking, The Skokie Theater re-opening, and The Empty Pockets touring

    Oct 4, 2026—

    Steve King and Johnnie Putman re-joined live from the the WGN Skyline Studios after Chicago Blackhawks Hockey. This was their last show from Chicago for three weeks. After tonight’s show, they’re heading down to...

  • Steve and Johnnie

    Steve and Johnnie: A harvest moon rise, a guitar virtuoso, and Long Grove’s gluten-free fall fest

    Sep 27, 2026—

    Steve King and Johnnie Putman broadcast live from the the WGN Skyline Studios after Chicago Blackhawks Hockey on a full harvest moon Saturday night. They’re joined by Ron, Bob, Jonathan, and introduce WGN newsman...

  • Steve and Johnnie

    An upcoming Evanston Space performance, green stickers on a QB helmet explained, and Ford leads 2026 auto recalls

    Sep 20, 2026—

    Steve King and Johnnie Putman come in from the rain to broadcast live from the the WGN Skyline Studios for a rejoin after a Nothwestern Wildcats football win in Evanston. They’re joined by Ron, Bob, and Jonathan...

  • Steve and Johnnie

    Steve and Johnnie: Alicia Witt in Evanston, rock star photographer’s photo tips, is AI Going to Kill us?

    Sep 13, 2026—

    Steve King and Johnnie Putman are back in the WGN Skyline Studios after a one week holiday hiatus, packing all the content they can fit into a condensed version of the show following a rejoin after Big Ten football on...

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  • Steve and Johnnie

    Steve and Johnnie: Remembering Dolly, a harmonica virtuoso, and automobile tips & tricks

    Aug 30, 2026—

    Steve King and Johnnie Putman broadcast live from the WGN Skyline Studios for a full show packed with reflections on a legend. They kick off the show with a brief chat with Ron from the newsroom about losing Dolly...

  • Steve and Johnnie

    Steve and Johnnie: Storm chasing in Indiana, an Illinois Christmas town, and back-to-school tech tips

    Aug 23, 2026—

    Steve King and Johnnie Putman re-join live after the White Sox broadcast in the WGN Skyline Studios for a slightly abridged version of Saturday night’s show. They’re joined by the usual suspects (Ron, Bob...

  • Steve and Johnnie

    A Chicago Air and Water Show weekend, a new intro, and stories shared with old friends

    Aug 16, 2026—

    Steve King and Johnnie Putman are live from the WGN Skyline Studios on an overcast Air and Water Show Saturday evening. Spike O’Dell, personal friend of the show and a former WGN host with a place on the WGN...

  • Steve and Johnnie

    A Big Bang Theory book, car alarm vulnerabilities, and sad news for an Evanston institution

    Aug 9, 2026—

    Hi kids! Steve King and Johnnie Putman broadcast live from the WGN Skyline Studios on a breezy summer-in-Chicago Saturday night. Jessica Radloff, The New York Times Bestselling Author and host of the Official Big Bang...

  • Steve and Johnnie

    Exploring the mystery of Bobby Fuller, Rainbow Cone’s 100th anniversary, and the historic 400 Theater reopening

    Aug 2, 2026—

    Steve King and Johnnie Putman are live in the WGN Skyline Studios on a rainy Lollapalooza Saturday night. Steve and Johnnie are joined by Ron Smith, Author of He Fought The Mob, his book about famed singer Bobby Fuller...

  • Steve and Johnnie

    Steve’s latest journey around the Sun; a celebration

    Jul 26, 2026—

    Steve King and Johnnie Putman race back to the mic in the WGN Skyline Studios on Steve’s Birthday! Alice Wallace sits in with S&J to discuss recording after the California wildfires, her recent move to...

  • Steve and Johnnie

    A smoky Saturday night with pierogies, ‘Empty Pockets,’ and forgotten car brands

    Jul 19, 2026—

    Steve King and Johnnie Putman are in the WGN Skyline Studios and they’re joined by Tony Panek of the Whiting Pierogi Fest. Erika Brett & Josh Solomon of ‘The Empty Pockets’ sit in with S&J to...

  • Steve and Johnnie

    Steve and Johnnie: Back in the studio with tech, rock, and radios

    Jul 12, 2026—

    Johnnie Putman and Steve King return to the WGN Skyline Studios and they’re joined by C. Crane CEO Jessica Crotty to dive into the world of AM/FM Radios. Denise LaGrassa sits with S&J to discuss her new album...

  • Steve and Johnnie

    Adding corn sweat to your lexicon, card grading with musicians, and a Bill Anderson milestone

    Jun 29, 2026—

    Max Armstrong of the ‘U.S. Farm Report‘ and ‘This Week in Agribusiness,’ join Steve and Johnnie for the lighter side of agriculture related weather phenomena in the Midwest. Bill Anderson...

  • Steve and Johnnie

    Live, From Florida, it’s Saturday Night!

    Jun 21, 2026—

    Johnnie Putman and Steve King come to you from the studios of WKGC-FM at the Charles Hilton Center for Advanced Technology and Hospitality Management at Gulf Coast State College in Panama City, Florida. Our hosts are...

  • Steve and Johnnie

    Steve and Johnnie: Recipes, Road Tests & Rock ’n’ Roll

    Jun 14, 2026—

    On this episode of the Steve & Johnnie Show, the hosts kicked off the evening with a lively Round Robin discussion featuring Bob Fukuda, Ron Brown The show then welcomed Todd Wilbur, founder of Top-Secret...

  • Steve and Johnnie

    Steve and Johnnie: Post-postgame show

    Jun 7, 2026—

    Johnnie Putman and Steve King kick off the show with hockey sticks in hand directly after the NHL Stanley Cup Final ready to roll with a reduced version of their show. First, Steve & Johnnie talk to Ron Brown about...

  • Steve and Johnnie

    Steve and Johnnie: Great Moments, a full moon, and banning balloons

    May 31, 2026—

    Johnnie Putman and Steve King kick off the show catching up with the crew, featuring Bob Fukuda, Ron Brown, and Jeff Carlin, and a discussion about superstitions. Continuing the celebration of ‘Celiac Disease...

  • Steve and Johnnie

    Steve and Johnnie: 60 years pushing buttons and making noise

    May 24, 2026—

    Johnnie Putman and Steve King kick off the show catching up with the crew, featuring Bob Fukuda, Ron Brown, and Jeff Carlin celebrating the exact anniversary of Steve’s start in radio, 60 YEARS AGO! Then they are...

  • Steve and Johnnie

    Steve and Johnnie: First gluten-free hotel in the U.S., Chicago’s Jewish delicatessens and Waymos

    May 17, 2026—

    Johnnie Putman and Steve King kick off the show by celebrating the Chicago White Sox 8-3 win over the Chicago Cubs. Then, Steve and Johnnie welcome in news anchor Ron Brown, producer Ashley Bihun, and engineer’s...

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