Big John and Ramblin' Ray 60

Big John and Ramblin' Ray 60


Latest Episodes

4-22-16 - Howell Highlights: Remembering Prince
April 22, 2016

So is this what it sounds like when doves cry. Looking at our favorite moments from today's "Big" John Howell Show, we pay tribute to Prince, Trump/Cruz bathroom dispute, Jen's music video for Bidge Lifts and today is the 30th anniversary of opening Al...

4-22-16 - Tales from the Redline
April 22, 2016

Another gripping Tale from the Redline, starring Keith Conrad.

Senator Mark Kirk
April 22, 2016

Joining the show to talk about a variety of topics including his Anti-Gang funding, Syrian refugee screening and the Iran Nuclear Deal, we are happy to speak again with Senator Mark Kirk.

Mike Zalewski - R-IL 21st District
April 22, 2016

The Illinois House gave its initial approval to a measure that would legalize betting on daily fantasy sports on Wednesday. Joining the show to discuss the bill futher and the steps it's taken to get the bill approval, Illinois State Represenative Mike...

Richard Boykin - Cook County Commissioner for the 1st District
April 22, 2016

Richard Boykin, from Chicago's West Side, is calling for his salary to be cut to fund a program to reduce gun violence. First District Commissioner Richard Boykin now joins the show to talk with "Big" John Howell on why he wants all 17 Cook County comm...

Tony Fly - Reporting for WLS-AM
April 22, 2016

Seven-time Grammy winner Prince, who was known for megahits like “When Doves Cry” and “Purple Rain,” has died at the age of 57. Prince was found dead in the elevator of his Paisley Park estate in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Tony Fly is reporting in Minneapo...

Colonel Pete Field - Director of the US Naval Test Pilot School
April 22, 2016

On Sunday, April 17, a British Airways flight arriving from Geneva collided with a small consumer drone at London’s Heathrow Airport. The plane suffered no damage because the drone was possibly a plastic bag. Colonel Pete Field, former Marine test pilo...

Mary Mitchell - Chicago Sun-Times Columnist
April 22, 2016

Joining the show to discuss her latest column for the Chicago Sun-Times and the life and influence Prince had left on her, Mary Mitchell. She and "Big" John also talk about their shared love of musicians and concerts they've attended over the years.

4-22-16 - Apologies
April 22, 2016

It's time to say "I'm sorry" to our listeners after today's "Big" John Howell Show.

4-21-16 - Howell Highlights - Andrew Shaw's First Amendment rights?
April 21, 2016

Howell Highlights include Andrew Shaw's suspension, Michael Strahan's abrupt move to Good Morning America, State Rep. Adam Kinzinger's plan to make airplanes more spacious and Donald Trump is having plane issues.