MIDDAY LIVE SHOW

This one’s for the books. Actor Gio Johnson returns to The Midday Live Show—and this time, he’s not alone.

Joining us is the one and only Giovonnie Samuels, the iconic actress you know from All That, That’s So Raven, Bring It On: All or Nothing, and more.

We dive into:
🎬 Her decades-long career in Hollywood and growing up on our TV screens
🔥 A heated debate on which music artist’s entire catalog has to go
🤢 A hilarious r...

Live from iHeart Radio Chicago, this episode stirs up conversation, controversy, and cocktails!

We kick things off with Phil Wills, expert bartender and mixologist from the hit TV show Bar Rescue. He drops gems on bar culture, high-pressure hospitality, and what it really takes to “rescue” a failing business. 💼🍸

Then we shift gears to the trending topic of B. Simone, whose recent comments on reality TV and relationships have the in...

In this sizzling Episode 12 of The Midday Live Show, we’re bringing the heat! 🔥

✨ Guest Spotlight: The talented Ashley Paul joins us to talk music, momentum, and making magic.
🍗 Juneteenth Vibes: We dive into the do’s, don’ts, and drama of BBQ season – somebody had to say it.
💼 Creative Business 101: Real talk on how to level up your hustle.
🤣 Jaz’s Joke of the Day: A punchline to keep your lunch lit.

We Educate....

This week, we’re bringing the energy with a packed lineup straight from the iHeart Radio Studios in Chicago!

We’re joined in-studio by author and actress Monique Madison, repping Detroit, to talk about her hit book series Serial Showgirl and her upcoming role in Tubi’s The Agency, premiering this August.

Then we’re turning up the volume with a preview of next week’s Sub T Showcase, featuring live interviews with rising star...

 An Exclusive Conversation with Charles Floyd Johnson | The Midday Live Show

In this special episode, we sit down with Emmy Award-winning TV & film producer Charles Floyd Johnson to talk about his incredible career in Hollywood and his latest project, A Gathering of Voices — a powerful anthology filled with personal, lyrical stories of struggle, triumph, and resilience.

From producing iconic shows like Magnum P.I. and NCI...

It’s Friday, It's Episode 10 and The Midday Live Show is LIVE and it's LIT!!!

In this episode, we’re diving into The Talking Stage — should you be texting all day or just once at night? 👀

We’ve got a dope Guest Spotlight who’s dropping gems on building a business from scratch (no trust fund needed), plus the return of Bussin’ or Disgusting – things got weird…again.

And don’t miss Story Time with Jaz – let’s just...

This week on The Midday Live Show, we talk about everything — from prom vibes and eating too many wings 🍗 to Hollywood reboots and who really needed them.

We chat with Chef Egypt Davis (aka The Bizzy Chef) about how life has been after his big cooking competition, how he got into fancy private dinners, and his dream cooking collabs!

Plus, we play "Creative Business 101", fire off some rapid questions, and of cour...

It’s a wild one on Episode 8 of The Midday Live Show!

We kick things off with comedian Mark Viera, straight out of the Bronx. He shares how old-school sitcoms and growing up in the city shaped his style—and he’s live in Rosemont, IL tonight!

Mark Viera is a seasoned stand-up comedian and actor hailing from the Bronx, New York. Known to fans as “The Latin Prince,” he blends high-energy storytelling with vivid character impressions, of...

This week, we sat down with the creator of Chicago This Week, the newsletter that’s all about the people, places, and stories moving the city forward. 💬📰

He breaks down what makes Chicago so unique — and why The Midday Live Show got a shoutout in the March 24th issue. (We love to see it!)

PLUS:
❤️ Viral Paint & Sip date — was it low effort or low-key sweet?
🍺 Caught at the bar, not work — what’s the real reason people li...

This one’s real! On The Midday Live Show – Episode 6, we’re breaking down dating in 2025, personal boundaries, and what’s a major red flag 👀💔

Then, we sit down with the undefeated MMA beast from the South Side — Scuba Steve Collins 🥊🔥 He shares what it takes to stay winning in AND out of the ring.

PLUS:
📢 Somebody’s Gotta Say It!
🎨 Creative Business 101 — How to stand out with your talent
😂 Jaz’s Joke of t...

This week’s episode covers everything from industry tips to social hot takes:

🎶 Remix vs. Original – What songs actually improved the second time around?
🧠 Creative Business 101 – Strategy, consistency, and branding for modern creators
👴 Age Gap Dating – Our take on the Shannon Sharpe debate
🎤 Special Guest: Entrepreneur & motivational speaker Jennifer Ollie
😂 Jaz’s Rant — for a little midweek humor

Catch the latest episode and ...

On today’s episode of The Midday Live Show, we’re keepin’ it real and having some fun! We kick things off with a wild relationship question: "Wyd if they’re a 10 but their room looks like THIS?" 👀😂

Then it’s time to throw down: we debate the Mount Rushmore of Childhood Nostalgia — Cartoon Network vs. Nickelodeon.

What were YOUR top 4 shows growing up?

💡 In Creative Business 101, we talk about how to stay cons...

Today on The Midday Live Show, things got wild!
We talked about how Justin Bieber was seen dancing with rapper Sexyy Redd… and people think he might be getting a divorce 👀.

Then we found out Americans spent $23.6 BILLION on Easter candy—even though we're in a recession! Crazy, right?

We tried saying some hard Chicago words (and laughed A LOT).

And guess what? We played "Bussin’ or Disgusting!” — let’s just say… some of th...

Get ready to laugh, learn, and win with The Midday Live Show!

This week, we’ve got a big guest – award-winning actor and legacy performer Wren T. Brown, and we speak about his NEW Book The Family Business.

We’re counting down the Top 25 Female Rappers, giving away Laugh Factory tickets, and trying to say hard Chicago words the right way (good luck!).

We’re also talking Kanye’s tweets, DJ Spoiled Milk has something to say...

Welcome to The Midday Live Show — where we don’t wait for the weekend to get loud! In today’s episode, we’re calling out the biggest red flags in dating (yeah, we said it), and diving into what’s trending right now.

We’re bringing you the heat with:
🍽️ Bussin’ or Disgusting? Crab Rangoon Milk don't puke!
🎤 Somebody’s Gotta Say It — and trust us, we did.
💡 Creative Business 101 for the dream chasers
😂 Jaz’s Joke o...

It’s Part 2 of The Midday Live Show Season 4 Finale, and we’re bringing the heat! 🔥

First up, Jaz shares a wild story about a DoorDash driver flirting with a customer—was he bold or just out of line? 🍕

Then, DJ Spoiled Milk breaks down a viral Twitter story: a guy gets blocked on all social media by a girl… so he gets a job where she works.

Creepy or romantic? You decide!

And just in time for Valentine’s Day, Steve Stylez has t...

It's the Season 4 Finale (Part 1) of The Midday Live Show, and we're going out with a bang! 🎉

We sit down with BMO Spook, a rising artist, entrepreneur, and producer straight from the West Side of Chicago. He shares his love for the city, drops gems for up-and-coming rappers, and even plays Rapid Fire! 🔥

With big dreams of launching BMO Records, Spook is ready to take the game by storm.

We dive into his latest music, and wh...

The Midday Live Show Episode 29 of Season 4 is HERE! 🎉

We’re bringing the energy with Kilo The Dreamer—artist, producer of our theme song “Midday Bully” feat. SouthSide Rico NoCap 🎶, AND Class President of Chicago Vocational Career Academy’s Graduating Class of 2015!

Kilo is joined by his former classmates, now thriving business owners and professionals.

Together, we dive into their journeys, hit them with Rapid Fire ...

Episode 28: The Midday Live Show – Only 2 Left in Season 4!

It’s Episode 28 of The Midday Live Show—just two episodes away from wrapping up an incredible Season 4!

We’re live from iHeart Radio Chicago, bringing you the hottest topics and unmatched vibes.

🔥 Today’s Topics:
🎤 Jaz’s Rant of the Week
🎧 DJ Spoiled Milk’s Somebody’s Gotta Say It

• A boyfriend gets bold, throwing out his lady's entire makeup collection a...