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. SHOW NOTES: How you can help a Vet right now. Buy some great gear at Rags o...

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. NOTES Subscribe to my YouTube channel and/or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe ...

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 SHOW NOTES Get Tickets to Frank's Show Get Tickets to My Show Everything you need to know about Frank Let’s Survive 2025 T...

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. SHOW NOTES All things at cochranshow.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel and wherever you get podcasts. Read Steve's Substack. And get tickets to a good time for stand up comed...

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 turned to the great Mike Ferrin from SXM MLB network radio to look ahead ...

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 SHOW NOTES Let’s Survive 2025 Together. With a cool new shirt and hat! Get yours here. Thanks to our sponsor, ABT Electronics. Get $...

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 book tells the story of the history he's covered and the lives he has ...

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 SHOW NOTES Let’s Survive 2025 Together. With a cool new shirt and hat! Get yours here. Thanks to our sponsor, ABT Electronics. Get $...

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 up show in the show notes. Thanks for listening. SHOW NOTES:...

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 the legacy of Apollo astronauts, particularly Jim Lovell. The episode highlights the significance of te...

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 SHOW NOTES 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! Watch This Ep...

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! SHOW NOTES: 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 $25 off your next purchase of $150 or more by using the promo code COCHRAN2025 on...

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! SHOW NOTES: Hear Spike"s daily NOW YOU KNOW on Facebook And get those tickets for my talk with the legend, Mark Giangreco! Go to cochranshow.com, scroll down to G...

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. SHOW NOTES: 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 talk about his 40+ years covering Chicago sports. Here's th...

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. SHOW NOTES 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! Watch This Episode on our Live From My Office YouTube Channel Follo...

NEWS MATTERS!! My friend, Mark Suppelsa, has carved out a great life since he left TV news. Having said that, he's never stopped being a newsman and we talk about the mess we are in now and why real news matters now...more than ever Thank for listening to this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE. SHOW NOTES This episode was originally released on May 30th, 2025. Let’s Survive 2025 Together. With a cool new shirt and hat! Get yours here. Thanks to our sponsor, ABT Electronics. Get $25 off y...

OOPS, SOMEBODY CANCELLED! When Taylor Swift decided she couldn't do the podcast we knew something had to be done. That's when Ross, my son and Executive Producer, said why don't you do it? Oh...ok, I said. Hear Ross try to keep me in line. Hear me confess lying to my son. Hear what happened to Katy Perry on a flying inflatable bug. It's all on this special new episode of ANYTHING BUT POLITICS! Let’s Survive 2025 Together. With a cool new shirt and hat! Get yours here. Thanks to o...

We're back with another quick collection of Trump and the havoc he wreaked and the mayhem he mustered in the last few days. What do Rosie O'Donnell, tariffs, Jeffrey Epstein, and the Nobel Prize have in common? It all on this new episode of LFMO on THIS WEEK IN TRUMP SHOW NOTES: YOU LOOK LIKE A WINNER I'm easy. If you want a free $50 gift card to the amazing ABT ELECTRONICS (and a lot more) at ABT.COM...its easy. Just send me this week's phrase that pays with your regular home add...

Wherever you live there are adults with disabilities who could benefit from what they do everyday at WILLS PLACE. Josh Solomon is Will's brother and the lead of THE EMPTY POCKETS. We talk about the concert/party he's throwing in Chicago to benefit the amazing WILL'S PLACE and much more on this new episode of LIVE FROM MY OFFICE! SHOW NOTES Tickets and everything else for The Empty Pockets Grab a meal or make a donation. It all helps at Will’s Place. Located at 7927 Lincoln Ave, Skoki...

YOUR WEEKLY BREAK FROM POLITICAL NOISE ANYTHING BUT POLITICS is an island in the storm. Here we have one rule. We don't talk politics! My guest is Lisa Whittingham. She had carved out a unique lane for herself. Lisa is an EMDR- trained, (Trauma informed) Licensed Therapist (LCPC), Yoga instructor, & Sound Healing Practitioner who also dabbles in Stand up comedy. We talk about many things, but none of them are politics in this new episode. NOTES: Contact Lisa Let’s Survive 2025...