Live From My Office

Live From My Office

Live From My Office is the latest from Chicago radio legend Steve Cochran. Join him, some familiar voices, and some new friends each week wherever you get your podcasts!

Episodes

November 26, 2025 33 mins

Radio legend, TV star, Premier League man-on-the-pitch for the Spurs!

My BFF (Britain's funniest friend) Paul Coyte is back for ANYTHING BUT POLITICS.

We talk holiday traditions, memories, and many other entertaining things.

Thanks for listening and watching LIVE FROM MY OFFICE!

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You can see Paul on GB NEWS on the GBN app, on demand.

Look for the Breakfast shows hosted by Eamonn Holmes, Stephen, and Ellie.

He handles sport...

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He is a highly experienced Judge in a giant city and is now an author of multiple hit books. Judge Larry Axelrood occupies a narrow lane. We talk about being a Judge here in Chicago and the Judiciary on a national basis. 

Spoiler alert!  Don't expect the courts to step into the void that Congress has left and save us all.

Here comes the Judge on this all new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE.

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Everything that Judge Larry i...

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November 18, 2025 32 mins

I'm recovering from my second knee replacement surgery, which means I'm ready to challenge all of you in a race. In the meantime, check out the conversation I had with my actual surgeon, Dr. Charles Luppo from when I had my first knee done. Listen and share with anyone who is thinking of having their knee replaced!

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November 13, 2025 27 mins

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO STEVE COCHRAN?

Tim Benker is one of the funniest people I know - Always has been, always will be.  You can look it up.  We've run the tests.

So join us for another stand-up comedy extravaganza Saturday November 15th at the Copley theater in Aurora with two shows at 5:00 and 8:00 p.m.

Go to Paramountaurora.com or cochranshow.com and get your tix. 

Listen here for an act...

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Carole Dibo has been creating stars and teaching everyday dreamers to get the best out of all of them at the ACTORS TRAINING CENTER.

We talk about the biz and a very cool fundraiser you can be part of too on this new episode of ANYTHING BUT POLITICS on the Live From My Office network.

Thanks for listening and come see our next live comedy event this Saturday.

Two shows, 5p and 8p, at The Copley Theater in Aurora.

Tickets and details he...

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Those 3 words should be the marching orders for all of us in trying to save us from ourselves.

While 1 in 8 American families just lost their SNAP benefits, the First Jackass threw a rich-people party at Mar-a-Lago.

Here I talk to Mark Doyle, the founder of Rags of Honor, about what we can do to stop our bleeding.

It's not easy or quick but all of us MUST step up.

It's a brand new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE.

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How...

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ANYTHING BUT POLITICS IS BACK!

It wasn't easy but I was able to book ME for this episode of ANYTHING BUT POLITICS.

Here you get some stories that have nothing to do with Donald Trump BUT...just for good measure...I am also throwing in a sample of my Substack work and LIVE FROM MY OFFICE.

Confused?  It will all be clear soon when you listen/watch this new episode of ANYTHING BUT POLITICS.

NOT...

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Frank Caliendo and the voices in his head join me on the podcast to talk his upcoming show in Aurora... and MY upcoming show in Aurora. Get tickets today!

GO SEE FRANK. Then Come back and see me!

Frank Caliendo is at the Paramount in Aurora on 10/25. Mike Toomey and Tim Benker join me for more laughs across the street at The Copley on 11/15.

Tickets at Paramountaurora.com

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ONE BIG FUNNY NIGHT!

The boss of the beautiful Paramount Theater (and all things entertainment) in Aurora joins me.

We talk about the amazing shows coming soon including our night at the all new Copley Theater on 11/15.

Find out "Whatever happened to Steve Cochran" on this all new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE.

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All things at cochranshow.com

Subscribe to our YouTube channel and wherever you get podcasts. 

Read Steve&a...

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October 12, 2025 25 mins

ITS LITTLE LEAGUE WITH BIG $$$

You may never have heard of Orion Kerkering of the Philadelphia Phillies but he ended his team's season with a bad choice, and a bad throw. It reminds you of the kid -maybe you- who throw away the game. 

That's the beauty and the curse of baseball. It's the same have we played as kids.  When the worst happens, It's the same crushing ending. With the Championship series now set, I tur...

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You need a laugh!  Everyone does. Now more than ever.

So as a public service, we invite you to laugh at us and point if you like.

Two shows, 5p and 8p at The Copley Theater in Aurora.

Join the hilarious Mike Toomey, Tim Benker, and Steve Cochran.

Tickets here ...

paramountarts.com and cochranshow.com

or click here:  https://tinyurl.com/Steve-Tix

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Let’s Survive 2025 Toget...

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September 26, 2025 45 mins

After more than 500 episodes, this is one of my favorite conversations. He broke the story and the truth on Agent Orange and changed the way we care for Veterans. He forged the way for orphans of the Vietnam War to come to America. He changed the way we cover deadly storms. He helped reinvent TV news.  

Hear all that, and much more from the legendary Bill Kurtis, on this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE.

Bill's new b...

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September 22, 2025 45 mins

You need a laugh!  Everyone does. Now more than ever.

So as a public service, we invite you to laugh at us and point if you like.

Two shows, 5p and 8p at The Copley Theater in Aurora.

Join the hilarious Mike Toomey, Tim Benker, and Steve Cochran.

Tickets here ...

paramountarts.com and cochranshow.com

or click here:  https://tinyurl.com/Steve-Tix

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Let’s Survive 2025 Toget...

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September 18, 2025 18 mins

Talking about guns is usually useless.  Nothing makes people take sides faster than this issue. 

That's exactly why the topic can't be avoided. I don't want to live like this. 

Do you?

On this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE I give you my thoughts, and common sense advice, on guns and America now! My latest Substack lays my argument out in detail. See the links from Substack and a link for tickets to our next stand u...

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September 3, 2025 35 mins

In this episode of 'Anything But Politics', host Steve Cochran engages in a lively conversation with podcast director David Wallach. They discuss Wallach's new podcast 'Yes, But You're Wrong', which emphasizes the importance of listening in conversations. The discussion also touches on Wallach's experiences coaching girls' flag football, the impact of conspiracy theories, online dating, and t...

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The GOAT of TV sports joins me for this show AND sets up our live show together on 8/28!

40+ years. Every story in Chicago sports. Mark Giangreco was there.

Meet, see, and hear him for "STORIES HE COULDN'T TELL ON TV".

TICKETS and details in the link

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Let’s Survive 2025 Together. With a cool new shirt and hat! Get yours here.

Thanks to our sponsor, ABT Electronics. Get $25 off your next purchase of $150...

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The always funny Paul Mecurio, from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, is my guest!

AND coming soon! Its Mark Giangreco with "stories he couldn't tell on TV" ...LIVE on stage with me. TICKETS and details at cochranshow.com or in this link!

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Everything Paul is up to is here for you!

Let’s Survive 2025 Together. With a cool new shirt and hat! Get yours here.

Thanks to our sponsor, ABT Electronics. Get ...

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August 9, 2025 52 mins

SPIKE O'DELL IS BACK!

The big brother I never wanted joins me to talk about his new thing!

Always a good time talking to the great Spike O'Dell about anything.

Meanwhile, ask yourself, have you secured your tickets for my live show with Mark Giangreco?

Go to cochranshow.com, scroll down to Giangreco's face and click GET TICKETS NOW!

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Hear Spike"s daily NOW YOU KNOW on Facebook

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In a world filled with podcasts, 500 shows is a cool milestone. Thank you for subscribing, following, and listening. Dr. Most is back!

Meanwhile, check the show notes for tickets to a rare public sighting of Mark Giangreco. He joins me on 8/28 live on stage.  Hope you can be there.

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Steve Cochran talks to the Legends. Episode #1

I'm bringing Mark Giangreco to the White Eagle Golf Club in Naperville for a live on-stage t...

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July 30, 2025 40 mins

GIVE ME A BREAK

Anything But Politics is back and my guest is former ABC News journalist, David Kerley.

Enjoy the break from the screaming and fighting for a new episode of ANYTHING BUT POLITICS.

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Let’s Survive 2025 Together. With a cool new shirt and hat! Get yours here.

Thanks to our sponsor, ABT Electronics. Get $25 off your next purchase of $150 or more by using the promo code COCHRAN2025 online or in person!

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