In this mid-week entry to the Chicagoist Podcast Series, while the rest of the press danced around identifying former Q101 jock Ryan Manno and current JBTV host as a potential juror for the Blagojevich trial, we go right ahead and get his ass on the phone. We talk about the jury process, about being just feet away from our former Governor and discussing radio bits about him with the judge, and about the press's reaction in the wake of his courtroom experience. And what the hell do you wear when you're going face to face with the Federal courts? And all this happened in one day's work. more ›

Chicago cable TV stalwart Jerry Bryant will be dialing back redefining his hosting duties as JBTV moves into its 25th year. Bryant released the news today [.pdf] via Twitter and on his Facebook page that the show will be expanding its format and adding a new host - Q101 jock Ryan Manno. Calling it the "new era of JBTV," Manno will be co-hosting the new format and "hosting and bringing unprecedented interview access to the biggest names in modern rock." more ›

Thanks to our pals at Pitchfork - who are busy enough - for pointing us to this bizarre phone call from former Smashing Pumpkin D'Arcy Wretzky. D'Arcy called in to Q101's Ryan Manno. It's...kind of weird as the conversation randomly bounces around. There's talk of the death of her ex-boyfriend, farms, and Davey Jones. Take a listen here. more ›