Steve and Johnnie

Steve King and Johnnie Putman are back in the the WGN Skyline Studios, live for the first time in a long time! After an extended delay chock full of hurricanes, panhandle home-improvement, and some mysterious crud, the duo are packing a five hour show into a three and a half hour time-slot following Chicago Blackhawks […]

After a one-week hiatus due to the landfall of category two hurricane Isaias, Steve and Johnnie are back on the air from Florida’s Gulf Coast in the studios of WKGC-FM in Panama City Florida, following Chicago Blackhawks hockey on WGN Radio. New York Times bestselling author, host of the Official Big Bang Theory Podcast on […]

Beloved WGN Radio family members and hosts of the Steve and Johnnie show, Steve King and Johnnie Putman, join Lisa Dent from Panama City Beach in Florida to discuss their perspective as Hurricane Isaias makes its way to the coast.

Steve King and Johnnie Putman re-joined live from the the WGN Skyline Studios after Chicago Blackhawks Hockey. This was their last show from Chicago for three weeks. After tonight’s show, they’re heading down to Florida’s Gulf Coast, where they’ll be doing a few shows from the studios of WKGC-FM, in Panama City. Chris & Monica Matsakis, […]

Steve King and Johnnie Putman broadcast live from the the WGN Skyline Studios after Chicago Blackhawks Hockey on a full harvest moon Saturday night. They’re joined by Ron, Bob, Jonathan, and introduce WGN newsman Dimitri Bubaris to prove that he does, in fact, exist. On Saturday’s night’s show, they got the scoop on the Chicagoland […]

Steve King and Johnnie Putman come in from the rain to broadcast live from the the WGN Skyline Studios for a rejoin after a Nothwestern Wildcats football win in Evanston. They’re joined by Ron, Bob, and Jonathan to catch up on the current conditions at Riot Fest, get caught up on the current films that […]

Steve King and Johnnie Putman are back in the WGN Skyline Studios after a one week holiday hiatus, packing all the content they can fit into a condensed version of the show following a rejoin after Big Ten football on WGN. Steve and Johnnie kick off the show with a chat with actor and singer-songwriter […]

Steve King and Johnnie Putman broadcast live from the WGN Skyline Studios for a full show packed with reflections on a legend. They kick off the show with a brief chat with Ron from the newsroom about losing Dolly Parton, a historic day in Northside baseball, the Southside’s magic number, and the perplexing timeline of […]

Steve King and Johnnie Putman re-join live after the White Sox broadcast in the WGN Skyline Studios for a slightly abridged version of Saturday night’s show. They’re joined by the usual suspects (Ron, Bob, and Jonathan) for a brief chat on AI internet films and and the joy Chicago baseball is bringing us. Steve and […]

Steve King and Johnnie Putman are live from the WGN Skyline Studios on an overcast Air and Water Show Saturday evening. Spike O’Dell, personal friend of the show and a former WGN host with a place on the WGN walk-of-fame, joins Steve and Johnnie to bestow upon them a new intro-theme, discuss his recent dabbling […]

Hi kids! Steve King and Johnnie Putman broadcast live from the WGN Skyline Studios on a breezy summer-in-Chicago Saturday night. Jessica Radloff, The New York Times Bestselling Author and host of the Official Big Bang Theory Podcast on HBO Max, joins Steve and Johnnie to talk about her new book YoungSheldon: The (Juicier-Than-Meemaw’s-Brisket) Inside Story […]

Steve King and Johnnie Putman are live in the WGN Skyline Studios on a rainy Lollapalooza Saturday night. Steve and Johnnie are joined by Ron Smith, Author of He Fought The Mob, his book about famed singer Bobby Fuller; best known for the hit song “I Fought the Law,” his hits and misses, links to […]

Steve King and Johnnie Putman race back to the mic in the WGN Skyline Studios on Steve’s birthday! Steve and Johnnie are then joined by Musician Alice Wallace who chats about about bringing her West Coast-infused music to Nashville. Listen in while Alice also shares what it was like recording after the California wildfires, and […]

Steve King and Johnnie Putman are in the WGN Skyline Studios and they kick off the show by chatting with Tony Panek, AKA “Mr. Pierogi,” of the Whiting Pierogi Fest. Erika Brett & Josh Solomon of ‘The Empty Pockets’ sit in with S&J to discuss their new song ‘Serrated,’ inspiration during car troubles, and much […]

Johnnie Putman and Steve King return to the WGN Skyline Studios and they’re joined by C. Crane CEO Jessica Crotty to dive into the world of AM/FM Radios. Chicago blues and rock artist Denise LaGrassa sits with S&J to discuss her new album “A Crossroads Communion,” trapeze acts in Wisconsin, and upcoming gigs. Patrick Crispen […]

Max Armstrong of the ‘U.S. Farm Report‘ and ‘This Week in Agribusiness,’ join Steve and Johnnie for the lighter side of agriculture related weather phenomena in the Midwest. Bill Anderson and his thought on his 65th anniversary, the longest tenured, of being a member of the ‘Grand Ole Opry.’ Aaron Beardon, the owner of ‘Instant Replay […]

Johnnie Putman and Steve King come to you from the studios of WKGC-FM at the Charles Hilton Center for Advanced Technology and Hospitality Management at Gulf Coast State College in Panama City, Florida. Our hosts are joined by Eli Ingram & Sandi MarLisa, the musical duo of ‘Jack & Gin,’ to talk about their new […]

On this episode of the Steve & Johnnie Show, the hosts kicked off the evening with a lively Round Robin discussion featuring Bob Fukuda, Ron Brown The show then welcomed Todd Wilbur, founder of Top-Secret Recipes, who shared insights into his popular “Hack That Dish” concept, discussing how he reverse-engineers restaurant favorites and the secrets behind […]

Johnnie Putman and Steve King kick off the show with hockey sticks in hand directly after the NHL Stanley Cup Final ready to roll with a reduced version of their show. First, Steve & Johnnie talk to Ron Brown about the latest movies including how much they loved Remarkably Bright Creatures. Then, Patrick Crispen, Director […]

Johnnie Putman and Steve King kick off the show catching up with the crew, featuring Bob Fukuda, Ron Brown, and Jeff Carlin, and a discussion about superstitions. Continuing the celebration of ‘Celiac Disease Awareness Month,’ Eli Sommerfeld joins the show to talk about the National Celiac Association Pickleball Tournament and how raising awareness has helped […]

Johnnie Putman and Steve King kick off the show catching up with the crew, featuring Bob Fukuda, Ron Brown, and Jeff Carlin celebrating the exact anniversary of Steve’s start in radio, 60 YEARS AGO! Then they are joined by Dane Neal to preview the upcoming 110th running of the Indy 500. To continue the celebration of […]

Johnnie Putman and Steve King kick off the show by celebrating the Chicago White Sox 8-3 win over the Chicago Cubs. Then, Steve and Johnnie welcome in news anchor Ron Brown, producer Ashley Bihun, and engineer’s Krista Flores and Bob Fukuda to share their review on Johnnie’s Celiac Awareness month gluten free rib recipe. Spoiler […]

Johnnie Putman and Steve King continue to celebrate Celiac Disease Awareness Month with Chris Rich, the CEO of the National Celiac Association, to discuss the importance of awareness & advocating for yourself. Johnnie also shares a special gluten-free recipe perfect for the month of May, baby back ribs! Bob Kessler visits the studio to talk […]

Johnnie Putman and Steve King kick off Celiac Disease Awareness Month (May? Already?) with Jen Martindale from the Chicago Cubs to talk about Celiac Awareness Day at Wrigley Field (May 3rd) and tease a special recipe from Johnnie. Merrill Miller, the Manager of Concerts for the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, […]

Steve and Johnnie are joined by Chief Meteorologist Chris Smith, who breaks down the latest on Florida wildfires and burn bans, giving listeners an important update on developing conditions. The music takes over at 10:30 with a special in-studio performance from Jonelle & Terry Carter of the River Road Trio, bringing live energy into the […]

Johnnie Putman and Steve King kick off the show celebrating National Record Store Day by talking about the first albums they ever bought. Throughout the show they turned to the text line to see what listeners spent their hard earned money on for their first album. Steve and Johnnie are then joined by author, journalist, […]

Johnnie Putman and Steve King are back from a fun trip to the Grand Canyon and are breaking down their experience. This episode delivers a mix of live music, automotive insight, and late-night sports talk. The show kicks off with a special in-studio performance from Chicago band Empty Pockets, featuring Erika Brett and Josh Solomon. […]

With the recent release of “The Voice That Rocked America – The Dick Biondi Story”, please enjoy this September 2006 Dick Biondi interview with Steve King and Johnnie Putman!

Johnnie Putman and Steve King are back from a much needed Florida stay just in time for the changing of the season and changing of the guard. First on the show is Pamela Pulice, the Director for a new movie called “The Voice That Rocked America – The Dick Biondi Story” and we learn about […]

Steve King and Johnnie Putman cap off their Florida spring break with a short and sweet show. Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive joins the show for an update on all things car related including a Hyundai stop sale due to a fatal power seat malfunction and we learn what a crumple zone is, […]

Johnnie Putman and Steve King are in Panama City Beach with a very special guest local to the Florida panhandle but well known across the country! Johnnie’s watch also develops a mind of its own and they honor International Women’s Day, a day that is not celebrated nearly enough as it should be. Michael Lister […]

It’s the last show for Steve King and Johnnie Putman… in February and in Chicago. They’ll be in Panama City Beach for the next few weeks but not before celebrating with their friend Suzy! They even pay tribute to the legendary songwriter Neil Sedaka following his recent passing at age 86. Before the show gets […]

Johnnie Putman and Steve King are galloping into the Year of the Fire Horse with good friends and while you won’t hear any music, you can hear some of Steve and Johnnie’s new favorite Fire Horse songs at their blog! First on the guest list is Dave Karger, Host at Turner Classic Movies for a […]

Steve King and Johnnie Putman are feeling the love as they celebrate their 41st year together on the radio with a couple of other couples! Before getting to the lovebirds, they are joined by John Davis, Host of Motorweek to highlight the 2026 Driver’s Choice Awards and close out the Chicago Auto Show. It’s no […]

Johnnie Putman and Steve King are here with a tasty show, but if you know them, you know there is no gluten here. Courtesy of Big Plug Bob Fukuda, we have a little taste test of gluten free Cheez-Its and similar products! Our first guest is Howard Levy, a fantastic musician whom you might think […]

Steve King and Johnnie Putman invite you to warm up as the temperatures hit single digits with some great guests and brilliant conversations! Chris Smith, Meteorologist at Panhandle Weather for Northwestern Florida shared some of the crazy temperatures many Floridians experienced this winter which resulted in a delay to Steve and Johnnie’s February trip to […]

Johnnie Putman and Steve King introduce you to another special guest on the show! If you’ve seen Bears Superfan Dave Swerski‘s parody songs, you already know who he is, but do you know the man behind da ‘stache? Tune in to get to know the storied career of David Haack, the Iowa native behind the […]

Start 2026 with the best Saturday night show featuring your favorite radio couple! Steve King and Johnnie Putman are starting their 4th year back on the air with some of their favorites AND a very special guest for a full circle moment! Gino Salomone returns for a look back at some of his best ‘Showbiz’ […]

Johnnie Putman and Steve King bid adieu to 2025 with two of their favorite things: family and some good old fashioned, hometown rock & roll! Kicking off the show is the Crispen family, including Joseph and his parents Patrick and Christine! Patrick wraps up the year with some tech news including some computer chip woes […]

There were many eras of music that were memorable, but if you ask Steve King and Johnnie Putman, they’ll tell you that the 1970s in Chicago were the best for concerts and they have two guys who may agree! The show kicks off with a frosty weather forecast from WGN-TV Meteorologist Mike Jansen as Christmas […]

Johnnie Putman and Steve King are in for a super short show featuring our favorite car guru, Tom Appel, whom also happens to be the Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and Host of the Car Stuff Podcast to highlight the latest auto industry news, test drives and recalls, including the Trump’s decision to roll back […]

Steve King and Johnnie Putman bring all the stuffing you need for Thanksgiving, and the main course: Muriel Anderson! It’s that time of year for her Saturday-After-Thanksgiving Concert! Listen in for all the details as she returns home to Downers Grove for her 34th annual concert featuring Alberto Lombardi from Italy! Tune in for Patrick […]

Johnnie Putman and Steve King welcome back everyone’s favorite musical guest, The Empty Pockets! Josh Solomon and Erika Brett stop by to perform and share more tunes and upcoming shows! The big one is on December 19th at the City Winery and don’t forget to go to Will’s Place in Skokie to get your Thanksgiving […]

After a much needed recovery, Steve King and Johnnie Putman have returned after a few weeks off air! It may be a little colder and darker, but rest assured that this show is a return to full strength! Starting off the show is a little weather check in with WGN-TV’s Meteorologist Mike Janssen that preceded […]

Johnnie Putman and Steve King continue “Spooktober” following a sad elimination for the Chicago Cubs. We lament over another loss but we also take some time to pay tribute to a number of losses including some of Chicago’s very own. Our first guest is Joe Berton, President of the Military Miniature Society of Illinois and […]

It’s time to step into October and get spooky with Steve King and Johnnie Putman! We are starting the show with an important PSA as ICE continues to terrorize Chicago, but we hope you will enjoy a fun scary story from the mind of Arch Oboler to balance it out. Our first guest is the […]

Johnnie Putman and Steve King welcome friends from all over for another special show as October rolls around and we pay our respects in honor of a lost friend. We welcome Becca Starke, Steve and Johnnie’s Panhandle Producer for when they are broadcasting from Panama City Beach, Florida. She stopped by Chicago to hang out […]

Summer is officially over! Don’t worry, Steve King and Johnnie Putman are here to stay and they brought a bunch of friends! Our first guests are Ed Janz and ABC7’s Roz Varon, who both have long careers in Chicago broadcasting, and they talk about a benefit concert in honor of their late daughter, Sara Janz. […]

Johnnie Putman and Steve King are starting off September feeling a little older and wiser with this shortened show! We lament the Sox, welcome some new faces, and we celebrate Johnnie for completing another year around the sun! Our first guest is Robert Loerzel, an author, journalist, and photographer from Chicago and we welcome him […]

Steve King and Johnnie Putman ring in September with a few friendly faces and celebrating the one thing all Americans love: labor! Our first guest is Grammy and Emmy Award winning country musician John Berry, best known for his #1 single “Your Love Amazes Me.” We get to know the background behind some of his […]