Episodios

  • An inside look at WGN Radio’s Pizza Madness Tournament

    An inside look at WGN Radio’s Pizza Madness Tournament
    Mar 7 2025
    Host of WGN Radio podcast “Chicago’s Very Own Eats” Mike Piff joins Bob Sirott to talk about his 2025 Pizza Madness bracket, as well as how a winner will be determined and how he helps to maintain the integrity of the tournament. Freelancer Samantha Nelson also joins Bob to share details about Lent specials around […]
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  • The 2025 Chicago Pizza Madness Tournament preview show

    The 2025 Chicago Pizza Madness Tournament preview show
    Mar 4 2025
    Chicago Pizza Madness returns to Chicago’s Very Own Eats and WGN Radio on Thursday, March 6th, and it’s bigger than ever. Literally. Hosts Kevin Powell and Michael Piff preview this year’s tournament, which has now doubled from 64 to 128 Chicago area pizza places. They discuss the 60+ new participants, how to vote, the round-by-round […]
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  • Piece and Hot Doug’s team up to support PAWS Chicago with the ‘Bill and Doug’s Excellent Adventure’ pizza

    Piece and Hot Doug’s team up to support PAWS Chicago with the ‘Bill and Doug’s Excellent Adventure’ pizza
    Jan 9 2025
    Piece Pizzeria & Brewery owner/operator Bill Jacobs returned to the Chicago’s Very Own Eats podcast, and he brought a special guest with him. Bill and Doug Sohn of Hot Doug’s have teamed up to kickoff the annual ‘Slice To Meet You’ campaign, supporting PAWS Chicago. From January 9th to February 8th, you can order their […]
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  • Chicago’s Very Own Eats: Our favorite things we ate in 2024

    Chicago’s Very Own Eats: Our favorite things we ate in 2024
    Dec 18 2024
    As the year comes to a close, Chicago’s Very Own Eats podcast hosts Kevin Powell and Michael Piff look back at their favorite meals, restaurants and Chicago experiences they had in 2024. Find out about… …and more! Listen below to hear their answers. And Happy Holidays from the Chicago’s Very Own Eats podcast. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7116868/7116868_2024-12-18-140308.64kmono.mp3 Stay […]
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  • Sotto will be ‘where everybody knows your name’ in Chicago’s Loop

    Sotto will be ‘where everybody knows your name’ in Chicago’s Loop
    Nov 25 2024
    Fourth-generation owners of the The Italian Village and siblings Giovanna and Jonathan Capitanini are opening a new restaurant in Chicago’s Loop neighborhood, combining Italian bar and Chicago tavern culture. It will be the first concept to open in the basement of the Italian Village complex (71 W. Monroe) since 1955, and the goal is to […]
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  • Celebrate Chicago, pizza, community and more at Chicago Pizza Summit 2024

    Celebrate Chicago, pizza, community and more at Chicago Pizza Summit 2024
    Nov 1 2024
    The 2024 edition of the Chicago Pizza Summit, Chicago’s original pizza festival, takes place Sunday, November 3rd. Organizer Anthony Spina has been there since the beginning in 2016, and has seen both the festival and the Chicago pizza community evolve over the years. Anthony returns to the Chicago’s Very Own Eats podcast to chat with […]
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  • Foodie Friday: Chicago Food Trucks with Michael Piff

    Foodie Friday: Chicago Food Trucks with Michael Piff
    Oct 4 2024
    Michael Piff, Senior Digital Strategist for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent on the show to talk about his Chicago Food Truck Summer project and the 30 different Chicago area food trucks he tried. Listen below to hear some of the favorites!
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  • A new menu awaits Bears fans at Soldier Field

    A new menu awaits Bears fans at Soldier Field
    Sep 6 2024
    One of the most anticipated seasons in Chicago Bears history begins this Sunday at Solider Field when they host the Tennessee Titans. The fanbase has been salivating over their new franchise quarterback, additional playmakers on offense, and a defense that finished as one of the best units in the sport last season. The concession stand […]
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