The ALL NEW Big Wakeup Call with Ryan Gatenby
Ryan Gatenby chats with actors, authors, athletes, comedians, musicians, and experts in their field in each episode featuring selected interviews from the popular "The Big Wakeup Call" radio program.
Episodes
Juliette Faye is the bestselling author of 8 novels, including City of Flickering Light and the USA TODAY bestseller The Tumbling Turner Sisters. We discussed her new book, The Harvey Girls, including how the book has a Chicago connection.
Dylan Thuras, cofounder and creative director of Atlas Obscura, and Jennifer Swanson, an award-winning children’s author of more than forty-five nonfiction and fiction books, called in for an entertaining chat about their new book The Atlas Obscura Explorer’s Guide to Inventing the World.
As we find ourselves in the middle of another serious heatwave, with temperatures in the mid-90s and high humidity, I'm joined by Dr. Andie Lee Gonzalez, a registered dietitian with nearly 15 years of nutrition and public health experience. Dr. Gonzalez shared important summer hydration tips and resources.
It's almost back-to-school time! Tucker Perkins, president and chief executive officer for the Propane Education & Research Council, returned to the show to chat about how students can have a safer, healthier ride to school that also benefits teachers, parents, and the community.
Candace Bushnell joined the show for a chat about her new book "Is There Still Sex in the City?" (From 8-30-19)
Gavin Edwards is the author of “Kindness and Wonder: Why Mister Rogers Matters Now More Than Ever.” We discussed what Mr. Rogers meant to us growing up and why its timeless messages can (and should) reach a new generation of kids...and adults.
(From 10-31-19)
Mark Bego is a best-selling author who has written books about Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, and the Supremes. Mark called into the show to discuss his book "Rocket Man: The Life of Elton John."
(From 1-28-20)
Katherine McNamara is an award-winning actress you know from her role as Mia on “Arrow.” The complete eighth and final season is out now on Digital, DVD and Blu-Ray. (From 4-22-20)
Steve Barry joins us for a third time as we discuss his latest book "The List."
Brad Meltzer, one of our all-time favorite guests, is enshrined in our 5-Timers Club as we chat about his new book "We Are The Beatles," the newest in his "Ordinary People Change The World" series. A fun read for kids as well as adults. As a ridiculously huge Beatles fan, I absolutely love it. A fantastic introduction for kids to the fab four.
Andy Mulvihill called in for a fun chat about his book "ACTION PARK: Fast Times, Wild Rides, and the Untold Story of America’s Most Dangerous Amusement Park." Andy's dad was the founder and creator of the park and Andy was the original test subject for all of the rides. (From 6-30-20)
Brian Trenchard-Smith is a film and television director, producer and writer who Quentin Tarantino has called “his favorite obscure director.” He’s the author of “Adventures in the B Movie Trade,” now available on Amazon and Kindle.
(From 10-22-20)
Camilla Pang holds a PhD in bioinformatics from University College London and is a postdoctoral scientist. Her career and studies have been heavily influenced by her diagnoses of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD and she is driven by her passion for understanding humans and how we work. She joined us to discuss her book "An Outsider's Guide to Humans." (From 12-11-20)
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah correspondent Michael Kosta called in to talk about his first one-hour stand-up special on Comedy Central, “Michael Kosta: Detroit. NY. LA.,” which was filmed in each of those three cities in a hilarious and nostalgic reminder of pre-pandemic life. (From 12-9-20)
"American Idol" winner Abi Carter called in to talk about her appearance on PBS's "A Capitol Fourth," her new album, and her upcoming appearance in Chicago at the Beat Kitchen on October 23rd.
ABI CARTER
BIO
After charming judges, audiences, and voters during her journey on Season 22 of American Idol, singer-songwriter Abi Carter went from hopeful auditioner to season winner in a matter of weeks...
Gordon Korman is a household name in the middle grade space. With over 100 titles to his name, he’s written a book for every kind of reader in this age group—from reluctant to voracious and all the shades in between. We discussed his brand-new adventure: SNOOP is the story of a screen-obsessed boy who finds himself trapped at home—and discovers that life gets harder when screens are all you have.
One of my all-time favorite ballplayers, Dave "Cobra" Parker passed away June 28th at age 74. Dave's numbers speak for themselves and he should be in the Hall of Fame. We revisit our conversation from April 12, 2021.
Original episode description: Dave Parker won two batting titles, an MVP award, three silver sluggers, and played in 7 all-star games. Of his 339 career homers, I bet at least 100 of thos...
New York Times culture reporter, best-selling author, and Twitter superstar Dave Itzkoff dialed into the show to talk about his new book Robin: The Definitive Biography and Untold Story of Robin Williams. We discussed why fans felt such a connection to Robin, how he dealt with a rocket-like ascent to fame from comedy clubs to Mork and Mindy, his struggles with substance abuse, and how the public side of Robin Williams...
Justin “MR. FASCINATE” Shaifer is nationally renowned as one of the top advocates for science education in the nation. He is a LinkedIn Top Voice in Technology, Science Communicator, popular TV host and producer who has starred in shows for ABC News, Hulu, PBS, and Travel Channel.
On June 13th, Shaifer hosted the world’s largest K-12 science competition awards – the annual Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Challenge. This eve...
Chicago Fire star Joe Minoso joined the show to talk about tonight's crossover episodes of Chicago Fire and Chicago PD, beginning tonight at 8 CT on NBC-5 Chicago. Joe and I also discussed the stupidest Chicago winter ever and his roots in the area. (From 2-25-19)
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