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NEW! If you're looking for tales of Santa's elves and reindeer at the North Pole or human redemption in Dickensian London, this ain't it. But, if you want stories of bacteria, biopsies and blockages, you've come to the right place! Yes, friends, it's time for the 2006 edition of Kathy & Judy's Merry Medical Christmas, where the Girlfriends read actual holiday cards and letters that provide waaaaay too much information about hospital visits, illnesses and other topics that might be better suited for discussion at other times, if at all. (12/22/06) Part 1 (6:10) | Part 2 (5:56) | Part 3 (7:21)
Back by popular demand, the "Silent Night" montage assembled by producer (now Assistant Program Director) Kurt Vanderah. (12/24/02) (3:24)
Kathy and Judy talk with Kim Edwards, author of their latest Radio Readers selection, The Memory Keepers Daughter. (10/30/06) (14:40) [link to book]
Kathy and Judy talk about a surprisingly common and embarrassing occurrence--dropping your cell phone into the toilet--and find out how common it is among their listeners. (10/27/06) (6:25)
Kathy & Judy take a surreal trip down memory lane by asking listeners to share their most mortifying diary passages. (10/13/06) (7:37)
A listener calls to inform Kathy and Judy of some morbid news from the Chicago Tribune: they�re in the paper. Well, they weren�t really in the paper-but their names were. (10/4/06) (4:40)
After seeing an interview with Steve Irwin�s widow, Kathy and Judy ask listeners how they would tell or have told a child that their parent has died. (9/28/06) (6:51)
Author Nora Ephron joins Kathy and Judy in the Showcase Studio to discuss her new book, I Feel Bad About My Neck: And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman, and other topics. (9/25/06) (24:15) [link to book]
Kathy and Judy listen to stories about the strangest things their callers have ever found in casts. (9/12/06) (6:36)
With Judy taking the day off, Kathy spends some time visiting with Anna Quindlen, author of Rise and Shine. (9/7/06) (29:15) [link to book]
Kathy and Judy discuss that special pink sawdust that gets sprinkled on vomit at schools. (9/6/06) (6:04)
Kathy & Judy's producer Beth Swierk interviews her favorite actor, Zach Braff (and on her birthday, no less!). (9/5/06) (9:24)
The 2006 Letting Go Show, this year's edition of Kathy & Judy's annual going-off-to-college tearjerker inspired by the Suzy Bogguss song. (8/18/06) (22:36) [link to the Suzy Bogguss Aces CD featuring the song "Letting Go"]
Kathy, solo, talks to Chicago Tribune foreign correspondant Aamer Madhani about his experiences reporting from Iraq. Some listeners call in and ask him about the level of safety in Iraq as well as about daily life for journalists in Iraq. (8/9/06) (15:51)
Kathy and Judy talk with Tova Mirvis, author of The Outside World - Kathy and Judy�s latest Radio Readers selection. (8/1/06) (16:33) [link to book]
Kathy and Judy welcome Esera Tuaolo and Billy Bean to the Showcase Studio - both were professional athletes who competed in the Gay Games. (7/21/06) (14:26)
Judy (solo) talks with Blue Balliett, author of the children's mystery, The Wright 3. (7/3/06) (25:43) [link to book]
It's a K&J blooper reel, as Kathy and Judy share some of their "Gracie" moments while broadcasting from the Museum of Television and Radio in New York. (6/19/06) (4:34)
Kathy & Judy read listeners' "Gracie" moments live from the Museum of Television and Radio in New York. (6/19/06) (10:08)
Kathy and Judy talk to Patrick Creadon, director of the documentary Wordplay, a look at the world of crossword puzzles. (6/12/06) (15:23)
On the day of the annual spelling bee for school kids that gets all the national attention, K&J hold their own version for grown-ups, the "Sex Thursday Spelling Bee." [NOTE: If you're easily offended by by some adult content, this may not be the best segment for you.] (6/1/06) (31:41)
Meet the Press host Tim Russert returns to the Showcase Studio to talk about his new book, Wisdom of Our Fathers: Lessons and Letters from Daughters and Sons. (5/31/06) (32:29) [link to book]
Kathy & Judy talk with Augusten Burroughs, author of their latest Radio Readers selection, Magical Thinking: True Stories. (5/19/06) (26:05) [link to book]
K&J revisit their "You Know What?" segment, where callers are given the opportunity to share those little bits of information that you would otherwise have trouble working into a conversation. (5/15/06) (7:40)
Kathy, solo, talks with Chicago Tribune correspondent Aamer Madhani about his experiences reporting from Iraq. (4/26/06) (33:03)
Judy visits with TV news veteran Mike Leonard about his book, The Ride of Our Lives: Roadside Lessons of an American Family. (4/17/06) (10:15) [link to book]
While Kathy is away, Judy talks with author Elizabeth Berg about her new book, We Are All Welcome Here. (4/6/06) (24:10) [link to book]
Kathy & Judy talk with Pam Houston, author of their latest Radio Readers selection, Sight Hound. (3/21/06) (16:31) [link to book]
Kathy, Judy, Steve Bertrand, Dave Eanet, Mary Van De Velde, Mike Mathis, Kurt Vanderah and Beth Swierk make their 2006 Final Four picks, not necessarily based on any factors related to the sport of basketball. (3/16/06) (15:03)
Kathy & Judy talk with Chicago Tribune reporter Bonnie Rubin about her recent article regarding the family involved in the fatal traffic accident which became linked to George Ryan and the "Licenses for Bribes" scandal. (3/14/06) (6:31)
The Friday evening entertainment at the 2006 Kathy & Judy Convention, featuring "Get Off My Lawn Theater" followed by the Girls asking some questions to their co-stars. (2/10/06) (47:01) [Note that the recording was made from the hotel house system and the quality and volume are not always consistent.]
Kathy & Judy talk about a website, savemyass.com, that helps forgetful spouses remember important dates. (2/1/06) (7:15) [link to site]
Kathy and Judy talk about perfectionism being debilitating for kids. (1/25/06) (6:22)
K&J discuss turning something old into something new. (1/25/06) (6:09)
After discussing Bode Miller and the controversy over him drinking and skiing, they ask listeners about their own experiences drinking while sporting. (1/19/06) (5:02)
Kathy & Judy host "Not for Women Only" at the 2006 Cubs Convention with guests Mike Bielecki, Ryan Dempster, Scott Eyre, Rick Sutcliffe and Juan Pierre. (1/14/06) (56:40)
Kathy & Judy talk with Pat Hughes, Ron Santo and Dave Eanet as they prepare for their 2006 Cubs Convention panel. (1/13/06) (18:23)
Forget chick flicks. Kathy & Judy discuss "guy flicks." (1/12/06) (7:17)
Kathy & Judy ask what you sold when you really needed money. (1/6/06) (6:42)
On a "Sex Thursday" segment, Kathy & Judy discuss marriages without sex. (1/5/06) (18:28)
Kathy & Judy ask their listeners how long they wear their wedding ring after their spouse dies. (1/3/06) (5:46)
Prepare yourselves. It is time for that treasured holiday tradition: Kathy and Judy's Merry Medical Christmas! Part 1 (4:54) | Part 2 (4:48) | Part 3 (7:24) (12/23/05)
After talking about King Kong and his forbidden love, Kathy & Judy ask callers about their experiences with the subject. (12/14/05) (8:50)
Kathy & Judy talk about being a backup bidder on a house. (12/1/05) (8:05)
Kathy & Judy learn about a radio show airing in Baghdad featuring two women discussing and taking calls from listeners on a variety of topics...sort of the Iraqi version of Kathy & Judy! Bushra Samarai, Management Consultant for Radio Almahaba, fills us in. (11/9/05) (17:00)
Kathy & Judy talk with Robert Olen Butler, author of their latest Radio Readers selection, Good Scent from a Strange Mountain: Stories. (11/7/05) (15:15) [link to book]
Kathy & Judy spent several days talking with Miles and Amy, who organized a relief effort and delivered supplies from Illinois to Louisiana for survivorrs of Hurricane Katrina. In this first clip, Kathy reads an e-mail from Amy (9/2/05) (1:48). Clip two is Amy calling, to say sure, drop stuff off (9/2/05) (1:53). The third clip features Amy telling Judy how the delivery went (9/5/05) (5:41). And, the final clip features Sheriff Charles McDonald of of Richland Parish offering his thoughts (9/6/05) (13:41). [Click for more information and a link to pictures.]
Kathy leads listeners in a discussion about the Radio Readers selection, Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith, by Jon Krakauer. (8/29/05) (27:25) [link to book]
Kathy and Judy present their annual sobfest and group therapy session for parents sending their children off to college, The Letting Go Show. (8/19/05) Part 1 (14:15) | Part 2 (11:25) [link to the Suzy Bogguss Aces CD featuring the song "Letting Go"]
Kathy's story about a neighbor who chose to be buried in a sweater, because that's how people knew him, leads to a discussion of some unusual choices for burial attire. (8/4/05) (4:36)
K&J take calls on which laws people follow, and which laws people just don't think apply to them. (7/28/05) (7:17)
During a remote broadcast from the corner of Clark and Addison, Kathy & Judy display their vast understanding of sports when they are quizzed about the meaning of various sports terms and phrases. (6/10/05) (5:51)
While broadcasting from outside Wrigley Field before a Cubs/Red Sox game, Kathy & Judy talk with Nick Hornby, author of Fever Pitch, a book about English soccer that was adapted into a Hollywood movie about a die-hard Red Sox fan. (6/10/05) (13:22) [link to book]
Many job descriptions end with the phrase "..and other duties as deemed necessary." Kathy and Judy take calls from listeners who share what some of these "other duties" can include. (5/26/05) (7:15)
Kathy & Judy talk with Myla Goldberg, author of their latest Radio Readers selection, Bee Season. (5/23/05) (17:29) [link to book]
Ever realize that you're the only person in the room who doesn't know something that everyone else has known forever? Kathy takes some calls from listeners who offer their examples, such as the woman who was surprised to learn from her boss that Thanksgiving always falls on Thursday. (5/12/05) (6:24)
The Girlfriends talk about long trips and the use of the infamous car jar. (4/25/05) (6:29)
Kathy & Judy welcome author and Girlfriend Elizabeth Berg to talk about her new book, The Year of Pleasures. (4/19/05) (14:03) [link to book]
It's Haiku time again, as Kathy & Judy invite listeners to share their poetry about the wedding of Charles and Camilla. (4/7/05) (6:16)
Kathy & Judy talk with Kathryn Harrison, author of their latest Radio Readers selection, The Binding Chair: Or, A Visit from the Foot Emancipation Society. (3/28/05) (18:03) [link to book]
While Judy's away, Kathy demonstrates her fascination with gross and disgusting topics by talking with listeners who call in with stories about losing fingers. (3/18/05) (7:48)
When filling out tournament brackets, Kathy & Judy's annual Final Four prediction show may not be the best source of useful information, even if it is amusing. (3/17/05) (16:52)
Kathy and Judy visit with author Anne Lamott about her new book, Plan B: Further Thoughts on Faith. (3/10/05) (12:13) [link to book]
The Girls take calls from listeners who have pictures of themselves wearing nothing but their birthday suits, including one woman who realizes in horror that her photos may not be as well-hidden as she thought. (3/2/05) (6:06)
A discussion about Valentine's Day at White Castle takes a detour when Kathy & Judy get a call from a former rock and roll groupie. (2/10/05) (4:48)
Kathy & Judy host the "Not for Women Only" session at the 2005 Cubs Convention, with guests Mike Bielecki, Todd Walker, Ryan Dempster and Glendon Rusch. (1/22/05) (58:08)
When you think sports, you think Kathy & Judy! In this clip, Pat Hughes, Ron Santo and Dave Eanet give Kathy & Judy the inside scoop on some of the Cubs players featured at the 2005 Cubs Convention. (1/21/05) (18:31)
Kathy & Judy talk with Julie Otsuka, author of their latest Radio Readers selection, When the Emperor Was Divine. (1/13/05) (17:31) [link to book]
Kathy & Judy pay tribute to Kurt Vanderah on his last day as the show's producer before heading off to his new job as WGN Radio's Assistant Program Director. (1/7/05) (38:01)
Christmas Eve traditions: 1-Trim the tree. 2-Bake cookies. 3-Wrap presents. 4-Listen to Kathy & Judy's Merry Medical Christmas. (12/24/04) (23:31)
During a discussion about how soldiers are changed by their war experience in Iraq, Kathy and Judy take a call from a father who shares the compelling story of what his son experienced during his tour of duty as a sniper and how he is coping now that he's back home. (11/30/04) (5:25)
The day after Election Day, Kathy & Judy asked you to channel your emotions about all things political into poetry. (11/3/04) (6:25)
Kathy & Judy hold a Radio Readers book club session with Elizabeth McCracken, author of The Giant's House: A Romance. (11/1/04) (16:51) [link to book]
Kathy & Judy chat with celebrity biographer Kitty Kelley, whose latest book, The Family: The Real Story of the Bush Dynasty, has caused all kinds of controversy this week. (9/16/04) (15:17) [link to book]
Kathy & Judy chat with Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner, the latest selection in the Radio Readers book club. (9/9/04) (23:05) [link to book]
On August 30, 2004, Kathy and Judy had dinner with some....Republicans! It was the grand finale of "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner." Here are some excerpts of the dinner, some of which were played on the show.
Segment 1: Judy asks about everyone's first impressions on this project, and Carol comes up with an interesting answer. (1:12)
Segment 2: Our hostess, Cheryl, shares a story about how volatile people have become about politics and the war. (:49)
Segment 3: Judy asks everyone who the next president of the United States will be. (2:39)
Segment 4: One of the more poignant parts of the dinner was when Carol told us how she reads the obits of fallen soldiers every day. (2:24)
Segment 5: When Mandy's husband Mark said President Bush was the right man to have in office to respond to 9/11, things got a little heated. (2:26) (8/30/04)
The 2004 Letting Go Show, the annual opportunity for parents to share the heartache (and, sometimes, a little joy) that comes from sending their children off to college, inspired by the Suzy Bogguss song. (8/20/04) (33:52) [link to CD featuring the song "Letting Go"]
Kathy & Judy welcome two Iraqi women, Taghreed al-Qaraghuli and Surood Ahmed, who are in the country to learn more about the functioning of a democratic society through a program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. They talk about life under Saddam's regime and life post-Saddam, both as Iraqis and as women. (8/6/04) (27:37)
For their 12th Radio Readers discussion, Kathy & Judy visit with Erik Larson, author of The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America. (6/22/04) (17:40) [link to book]
Kathy tells the age-old story of girl meets squirrel, squirrel attaches itself to girl's sweatshirt, girl takes squirrel to get help, squirrel dies. (5/31/04) (7:40) [See a photo of Scooter the squirrel]
Kathy and Judy talk with writer David Sedaris about many things, including his new book Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim: Essays. (6/4/04) (32:15) [link to book]
As the moderator of NBC's Meet the Press, Tim Russert has interviewed some of the most powerful people in the world. But, now he's the one answering the question as he meets Kathy & Judy to discuss his new book, Big Russ and Me: Father and Son -- Lessons in Life. (5/18/04) (22:55) [link to book]
Kathy & Judy are joined in-studio by writer (and fellow Girlfriend) Anna Quindlen. Anna was in Chicago promoting her new collection of newspaper columns, Loud and Clear. (4/28/04) (5:02) [link to book]
It may not be Hints from Heloise, but when you ask a bunch of guys for cleaning tips you know you're going to hear suggestions for getting the job done fast. (4/19/04) (4:43)
Can pets kill a relationship? Judy hears from listeners who tell some amazing stories, like the one about the couple where he's allergic to cats and she's got 17 of them. (4/12/04) (4:59)
To mark the 35th anniversary of Sesame Street, Kathy & Judy talk with Sesame Workshop's David Rudman and his very good friend Cookie Monster. (4/2/04) (11:26)
Kathy & Judy discuss the tenth selection in their Radio Readers book club, Driving Mr. Albert, and are joined (off and on) by author Michael Paterniti. (3/23/04) (21:25) [link to book]
In a case of life imitating art, Judy takes a call from a "Rhonda" who is planning to give her husband a birthday gift similar to a plot on the TV series Curb Your Enthusiasm. The gift is...well, she calls it "the ultimate fantasy." (3/11/04) (5:48)
Producer Kurt Vanderah's song parody, "If We Only Married Gays," in response to President Bush's announcement that he wants a constitutional amendment to prevent people of the same sex from marrying. (2/25/04) (1:00)
Kathy & Judy host "Not for Women Only" at the 2004 Cubs Convention, with guests Michael Barrett, Joe Borowski, Derrek Lee and Rick Sutcliffe. (1/17/04) (58:02)
Once again, it's the Kathy & Judy holiday favorite, Merry Medical Christmas 2003! Part 1 (7:41) | Part 2 (7:33) | Part 3 (6:37) (12/24/03)
Kathy & Judy learn about Alzheimer's Disease from the Alzheimer's Association - Greater Illinois Chapter's President & CEO, Kent Barnheiser, and Marty & Laurie Bahr, a married couple dealing with Marty's early stages of Alzheimer's. (9/9/03) (16:51)
Kathy & Judy talk with Frederick Reiken, author of The Lost Legends of New Jersey - their most recent Radio Readers selection. (9/4/03) (15:29) [link to book]
The 2003 edition of the "Letting Go" show was a smashing success... even though it involved a lot of crying. We even got to talk with "Letting Go" artist Suzy Bogguss, AND her mom (that's in segment 4). Here's the entire hour of the show. (8/22/03) | Part 1 (7:53) | Part 2 (5:55) | Part 3 (5:48) | Part 4 (6:23) | Part 5 (6:04) | Part 6 (4:17) | [link to CD]
America's coolest mom, Sharon Osbourne, joins Kathy & Judy in the Showcase Studio. (8/18/03) (17:19)
Kathy & Judy begin their show with heavy hearts: Liza Minnelli and David Gest have separated. (7/28/03) (5:48)
The Girlfriends learn about a very important insurance rating called the Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange. (7/22/03) (5:21)
Geraldine Brooks, author of Year of Wonders: A Novel of the Plague, talks with Kathy & Judy about her Radio Readers selection. (7/17/03) (15:48) [link to book]
Kathy & Judy learn that some of their listeners are almost obsessive when it comes to organizing CDs. (7/17/03) (5:48)
Some people will attempt to return almost anything to the store, as Kathy & Judy learn in these amazing stories from listeners. (7/15/03) (4:27)
The Girlfriends get the lowdown about sleepovers, including those of the co-ed variety, from a teenager and her mother. (7/11/03) (5:32)
Kathy reads from a column in the Red Eye about events that make you feel old, prompting listeners to call in with their stories. (6/19/03) (5:58)
Listener Dan calls in to share the story of how he is trying to put aside differences with his mother so that his children can have a relationship with their grandmother. (6/12/03) (5:47)
Kathy & Judy talk to listeners about things everyone seems to know, but they didn't until recently, in another installment of "What I Learned." (6/10/03) (4:45)
The Girlfriends take calls about what happens when parents plan an educational trip for their children, but the children aren't interested in an educational trip. (6/2/03) (4:54)
Kathy & Judy talk with Sue Monk Kidd, author of the Radio Readers selection, The Secret Life of Bees. (5/23/03) (16:41) [link to book]
During a discussion about the Glenbrook North hazing scandal, Kathy & Judy poll listeners about house rules and the law on kids and alcohol. (5/22/03) (5:46)
Do you have any quirky habits? You're not alone, as these callers prove. (5/13/03) (5:29)
Listeners tell Kathy & Judy stories about how some people in Chicago are reacting, and perhaps overreacting, to the threat of SARS. (4/29/03) (4:39)
In response to the news that American soldiers were sneaking looted items out of Iraq, Kathy & Judy ask listeners about war souvenirs they may have. (4/24/03) (6:00)
When Kathy & Judy wonder how troops returning from Iraq will deal with their horrific memories of the war, some Vietnam Vets call in to share their experiences. (4/16/03) (6:06)
The Girlfriends talk with a listener about how the love of a good woman changed him for the better. (4/9/03) (5:44)
Judy and guest co-host CBS 2's Mary Ann Childers talk with Mary Ann's husband Jay Levine, also from CBS 2, who is currently embedded with U.S. troops inside Iraq. (4/2/03) (12:14)
Kathy & Judy hear from a listener who recommends a natural, inexpensive alternative to Viagra that is available from your local butcher: hog maws. (3/28/03) (4:36)
Kathy & Judy ask listeners if wartime is the right time for protests and civil disobedience. (3/20/03) (6:04)
After reading an alarming e-mail, Kathy & Judy talk to listeners about the behavior of teenage girls in the 21st century. (3/13/03) (5:24)
Kathy & Judy discuss the new practice at some doctors' offices: charging a premium for the right to stay on the doc's patient list. (2/25/03) (18:15)
Kathy and Judy talk with a grandmother who is part of a group protesting military action in Iraq. (2/21/03) (5:23)
Listeners tell Kathy & Judy about being receiving tattoos of their blood type when they were in grade school in the 1950s. (2/11/03) (5:56)
Kathy & Judy discuss what's weird, who's weird, and find out they're far from alone in being weird. (2/7/03) (5:13)
When the topic turns to something that you'll probably only hear about on the Kathy & Judy Show, in this case menstrual cups, it's the men who call in, mostly to express their uneasiness with the subject matter. (2/4/03) (5:18)
K&J get input from listeners as they discuss a study that claims men crave more intimacy in their 60s, just as women need it less. (1/22/03) (4:52)
Rick Bragg, author of the fifth Radio Readers selection All Over But the Shoutin', talks with Kathy, Judy and some listeners. (1/23/03) Part 1 (5:54) | Part 2 (16:02) [link to book]
The Girls chat with a woman who owns more appliances than Kenmore. (1/22/03) (5:59)
Kathy & Judy consult with Pat Hughes, Ron Santo and Dave Eanet as they prepare for their Cubs Convention session. As usual, the results are hilarious. (1/17/03) (21:29)
As the Girls note the release of the new edition of The Joy of Sex, caller "Rhonda" fondly remembers the original. (1/7/03) (5:01)
Kathy talks to Caley Meals, a college student who writes a sex column in the school paper. Of course, Kathy also had to find out what her mom, Cindy, thinks of this. (1/3/03) (5:29)
By popular demand, the "Silent Night" montage assembled by producer Kurt Vanderah. (12/24/02) (3:24)
It just wouldn't be the holidays without that cherished tradition, Merry Medical Christmas 2002! Part 1 (7:47) | Part 2 (9:07) | Part 3 (8:26) (12/24/02)
Kathy reads an e-mail from a listener who wonders if she's having an affair, of sorts, with the neighbor's cat. (12/10/02) (6:04)
Judy and guest co-host Debra Pickett of the Chicago Sun-Times discuss how husbands and wives make day-to-day decisions. (12/3/02) (6:12)
Kathy & Judy take calls from kids who explain just why it is we celebrate Thanksgiving. (11/02) (5:42)
Kathy & Judy chat with Ann Patchett, author of Bel Canto, the fourth selection in the Radio Readers Book Club. (11/20/02) (6:27) [link to book]
Kathy & Judy take calls about a People magazine article about foods that help pregnant women go into labor. (11/22/02) (5:06)
The Girls learn that it is very hard to get a driver's license in some other countries and a lot more in an entertaining discussion with a caller from Down Under. (11/02/02) (5:49)
Kathy & Judy reveal the key to a happy relationship: coordinating the alarm clock in the morning. (10/29/02) (6:01)
After Judy announced her discovery of foundmagazine.com, listeners call in to share the joy...and pain...of finding things. (10/22/02) (4:50)
Kathy reads and e-mail that leads to a discussion of how little sons have do do to win the enthusiastic approval of their moms. In fact, it seems some sons really don't do much at all. (10/29/02) (6:23)
The Girls hear from various people (including Kathy's mom!) who remember poems and other things they learned in school. (10/4/02) (6:34)
Kathy & Judy learn about listeners, and about each other, when cleaning house. (10/4/02) (5:46)
Kathy and guest host Carol Marin talk about the resignation of Tribune columnist Bob Greene. (9/27/02) (6:32)
Kathy & Judy ask if guys still hang out at barbershops. Listen as their male listeners come clean about their favorite barbershop experiences. (9/24/02) (5:27)
Kathy & Judy can't help but laugh as they hear guys demonstrate their guyness as they do impressions from movies. (8/23/02) (5:25)
Just minutes after Major League Baseball players set a strike date, the Girlfriends talk with Ron Santo, thus proving once again that "When you think sports, you think Kathy & Judy..." (8/16/02) (5:32)
The 2002 "Letting Go Show," as parents share the often difficult emotions involved when their children go off to college, featuring the Suzy Bogguss song "Letting Go" off her Aces album. (8/16/02) | Part 1 (8:34) | Part 2 (6:59) | Part 3 (3:34) | Part 4 (1:03) | Part 5 (8:29) | Part 6 (5:42) | Part 7 (1:04) | [link to album]
Judy wonders if we are alone when the subject of crop circles comes up. Then, she and a listener start hearing tones. (8/7/02) (4:16)
Recently, Kathy was preparing for a visit by her 20- and 18-year-old nephews, but wan't sure what foods to get. As usual, the listeners came through with their thoughts. (7/31/02) (5:30)
Ever wanted to kill your washing machine? In this clip, Kathy & Judy take calls from listeners who describe different ways they deal with delinquent appliances (and husbands). (7/23/02) (4:35)
The girls hear from and about busy-bodies who keep track of their neighbors' habits. (7/25/02) (5:21)
A couple of listeners call Kathy & Judy to confess instances of plagiarism while in school. (7/12/02) (5:32)
Kathy & Judy find out that it can be funny, but also a little bit scary, when kids misunderstand adults. (7/9/02) (5:11)
Maybe you remember Ubbi Dubbi, the secret language from the Zoom TV show? Judy and guest co-host Carol Anshaw didn't, until listeners introduced them to it and other "languages." (6/21/02) (4:49)
Finally, the Girls get the answer to the burning question: Is Stanley Biggs a man or boy. (6/12/02) (5:21)
After hearing some scary statistics about how little people know about geography, the girls ask for participants in a pop quiz. (6/5/02) (6:00)
The Girlfriends talk with Chicagoan Jill Soloway, a writer and producer on HBO's Six Feet Under, about the season finale and other elements of the show. (6/3/02) (6:19)
As Kathy & Judy learn in this segment, just because you paid for a rental property on vacation doesn't mean you got your money's worth. (4/18/02) (4:13)
Kathy read an article about nicotine laced lollipops, which made her wonder if anyone ever gets addicted to the very product that is supposed to cure an addiction. (4/1/02) (5:34)
What happens when you think you've diagnosed your own illness and present your findings to your doctor? Kathy & Judy find out the results can be very funny. (3/21/02) (5:09)
After reading an article about love, infidelity and marriage, Kathy & Judy learn more from those who have been there. (3/21/02) (5:37)
Hunters and fishermen share their stories about cases when they fought the law and the law won. (2/20/02) (5:09)
ABC medical correspondent and author Dr. Nancy Snyderman talk about her new book, Girl in the Mirror. (2/13/02) (6:16) [link to book]
Kathy & Judy welcome Spike O'Dell, Steve Cochran, John Williams and Steve Bertrand to their 2002 Convention luncheon show. (2/9/02) (36:36)
Kathy & Judy hear from callers who talk about their pets who have gone on incredible journeys. (2/15/02) (5:41)
Kathy & Judy talk with Mike Mathis. Believe it or not, just 48 hours earlier, he was undergoing quadruple bypass surgery. (2/6/02) (4:48)
Handwriting analyst Dale Roberts visits with Kathy & Judy and analyzes writing samples from several WGN personalities. (1/30/02) Part 1 (8:28) | Part 2 (8:28) [visit his website at www.writeinsights.com]
Kathy and Judy's 2002 Cubs Convention session, "Not for Women Only," with Kyle Farnsworth, Jason Bere, Mike Bielecki and Corey Patterson (1/19/02) (59:21)
Kathy and Judy talk with listeners about the lies that moms tell (1/28/02) (4:25)
It just wouldn't be the holidays without that cherished tradition, Merry Medical Christmas 2001! Part 1 (6:59) | Part 2 (6:43) | Part 3 (8:15) (12/24/01)
During a discussion about Marilyn Lemak's depression, caller "Rhonda" adds some personal insights. (12/01) (4:56)
Kathy & Judy talk with listeners about funny stories about accidentally injuring their spouses. (12/20/01) (5:54)
Kathy and Judy discuss the feelings of resentment that some groups around the world have toward the United States. After referring to an e-mail that Kathy received, it was apparent that these feelings of resentment are also felt by people who live right here. (10/11/01) (6:29)
Kathy & Judy get a crash course in Middle East politics and sentiment from former Tribune Middle East correspondent, Bob Rowley. Questions are taken from callers and are directed to Mr. Rowley who answers honestly and intelligently. (9/17/01) (Part 1 - 5:16) (Part 2 - 4:52)
The Girls take a look at an upcoming FOX series entitled, Who Wants A Wife: Alaska and offer their opinions on the premise of this new reality series. (9/17/01) (3:55)
Kathy and Judy speak with caller Lisa on the topic of her hairdresser's involvement in a bank robbery. Kathy and Judy are quite concerned about the state of Lisa's hair. (8/27/01) (5:38)
Kathy & Judy host the annual "Letting Go" show, dedicated to parents sending their children off to college. The segment features portions of the Suzy Bogguss song "Letting Go," off her Aces album. (8/20/01) (26:28)
Kathy & Judy talked with a "Rhonda" about how her life as someone who has been dealing with anorexia for decades (7/25/01) (8:22)
The girls talk about relationships and communication thanks to Deborah Tannen, author of I Only Say This Because I Love You (6/29/01) (6:13) [link to book]
The Girls talk with Surrendering to Marriage author Iris Krasnow and callers about the secret of marriage (6/7/01) (4:53) [link to book]
Kathy's co-host is none other than the incomparable Dame Edna (3/31/01) (4:52)
The "Grill the Girls and Guys" session from the 2001 Kathy & Judy Convention, with K&J, Steve Bertrand, Dave Eanet, Mike Mathis, Kurt Vanderah, and a very special guest. (3/9/01)
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