With some last-minute scheduling changes, Pat McGann brings in two special guests — his kids, Josephine and Elliot McGann. They talk Halloween costumes, favorite candies, Catholic school stories, and how kids really feel about their dad’s stand-up career. From AI in the classroom to serving at Mass, rage baiting, and dad life behind the scenes, it’s one of the funniest and most relatable episodes yet. 🎧 New episodes every week — filmed in Chicago with comics, locals, and (sometimes) family. 👉...
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With some last-minute scheduling changes, Pat McGann brings in two special guests — his kids, Josephine and Elliot McGann. They talk Halloween costumes, favorite candies, Catholic school stories, and how kids really feel about their dad’s stand-up career. From AI in the classroom to serving at Mass, rage baiting, and dad life behind the scenes, it’s one of the funniest and most relatable episodes yet. 🎧 New episodes every week — filmed in Chicago with comics, locals, and (sometimes) family. 👉...
With some last-minute scheduling changes, Pat McGann brings in two special guests — his kids, Josephine and Elliot McGann. They talk Halloween costumes, favorite candies, Catholic school stories, and how kids really feel about their dad’s stand-up career. From AI in the classroom to serving at Mass, rage baiting, and dad life behind the scenes, it’s one of the funniest and most relatable episodes yet. 🎧 New episodes every week — filmed in Chicago with comics, locals, and (sometimes) family. 👉...
Chicago’s own Pat Tomasulo — WGN Morning News anchor, comedian, and host of Laugh Your Face Off — joins Pat McGann for Episode 9 of The Pat McGann Show, filmed at Tiege Hanley Studios in Chicago. They talk about life as a 3:15 a.m. wake-up guy, the chaos of live TV, and covering Chicago sports fans who treat Soldier Field like a frat party. Tomasulo shares stories from his years on WGN, the evolution of local news, and his mission to raise millions for trigeminal neuralgia research through co...
Chicago native Jeff Mauro — a.k.a. the Sandwich King — joins Pat McGann and co-host Dwayne Kennedy for Episode 8 of The Pat McGann Show, live from Chicago. They talk about Jeff’s rise from the Chicago comedy and restaurant scene to becoming a Food Network star, hosting shows like The Kitchen and Sandwich King, and what it’s really like behind the camera. Jeff shares stories about growing up in Elmwood Park, working with family, and balancing his Midwestern roots with national fame. Pat, Jeff,...
Comedian Kevin Bozeman joins Pat McGann for Episode 7 of The Pat McGann Show — live from Chicago. They talk about Bozeman’s journey from stand-up to teaching comedy at DePaul University, hitting all 49 states on tour (with one left to go), and the wild reality of doing comedy on cruise ships. Pat also shares his week in front of the camera before the two dive into everything from AI in entertainment and Chicago comedy roots to The Matrix, parenting three boys, gambling picks, and a few Buff...
Comedian Chad Daniels joins Pat McGann for Episode 6 of The Pat McGann Show, live from Chicago. They cover Chad’s early days in Minneapolis, opening for Mitch Hedberg, his breakout success on Pandora, raising kids through stand-up life, and why quitting drinking changed everything. Chad also opens up about divorce, parenting, and the evolving relationship with his kids as they grow older. Along the way: Comedy stories from Zanies & Minneapolis’ legendary sceneWhat he learned from Hedberg ...
Episode 5 of The Pat McGann Show brings in Chicago comedian Calvin Evans — a new dad balancing diapers, stand-up, and late-night shows at Zanies. Pat and Calvin dig into the realities of fatherhood, how comedy shifts after 40, and what it takes to keep material fresh. They trade stories about auditions that don’t go as planned, moving to LA and back, and why the 11:15 crowd might be the best in the city. Expect a mix of stand-up journeys, dad talk, and late-night comedy war stories — all with...
Episode 4 of The Pat McGann Show is packed. Pat and Dwayne welcome Chicago comic Maggie Hughes DePalo, who shares how she went from recruiting and motherhood to selling out shows and performing on Nashville’s Nateland. The crew also dives into celebrity stories and pop culture — from Robert Redford and The Natural to John Hughes’ suburban Chicago classics, Portillo’s chocolate cake at the Vatican, and Nate Bargatze’s Emmy monologue. And of course, it wouldn’t be a Chicago show without footbal...
Dwayne Kennedy returns for Part 2 of Episode 3, joined by special guest KWOE (Kareem “Quo” Wells) — nationally recognized MC, entrepreneur, and motivational leader. KWOE shares his incredible journey from growing up on Chicago’s West Side to building Flow Entertainment, becoming the “King of the Mitzvahs,” and using his platform for mentorship and community impact. From dancing and music to launching a business that books three years out, KWOE proves how passion, perseverance, and purpose ca...
Chicago legend Dwayne Kennedy joins Pat McGann for Part 1 of Episode 3 of The Pat McGann Show. They dig into Dwayne’s 25+ years in stand-up, his iconic guest spot on Seinfeld, and what makes Chicago comedy so unique. From working Chicago comedy rooms to sharing stages with Bernie Mac, writing for Arsenio and W. Kamau Bell (United Shades of America), and still hustling for the next gig — Dwayne has seen it all. Pat and Dwayne also riff on Chicago accents, the pride of Great Lakes cities, Ber...
Chicago comedian Brian Hicks of the legendary Zanies Comedy Club — joins Pat McGann for Episode 2 of The Pat McGann Show. With more than 25 years in stand-up, Brian brings smart writing, quick wit, and razor-sharp crowd work to every stage. Pat and Brian swap stories about life in comedy, managing one of Chicago’s most iconic clubs, and what it takes to keep audiences laughing night after night. Along the way, they share behind-the-scenes moments, road tales, and plenty of laughs from both s...
Chicago comedian Kristen Toomey joins Pat McGann for the very first episode of The Pat McGann Show. They dive into life on the road, Pat’s “lightbulb revenge” on a landlord, and why Chicago still owns the word "Jagoff". Along the way, they hit everything from moon landing conspiracies to mushrooms, skin care, and Kristen’s brand new special Shriller (now streaming on Apple TV). 🎧 New episodes every week — filmed in Chicago with comics, locals, and special guests. 👉 Don’t forget to like, co...
With some last-minute scheduling changes, Pat McGann brings in two special guests — his kids, Josephine and Elliot McGann. They talk Halloween costumes, favorite candies, Catholic school stories, and how kids really feel about their dad’s stand-up career. From AI in the classroom to serving at Mass, rage baiting, and dad life behind the scenes, it’s one of the funniest and most relatable episodes yet. 🎧 New episodes every week — filmed in Chicago with comics, locals, and (sometimes) family. 👉...
