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Big John Howell’s Weekend Diversion, 7/24/2010

This is a special edition of “Big John Howell’s Country Chronicles” featuring Waylon Jennings. Before Waylon died in 2002, John had several long conversations with him both in person and over the phone. On this show you’ll hear John’s first conversation with Jennings as Howell almost hangs up on an …

Big John Howell’s Weekend Diversion, 7/17/2010

This weekend, John has an extended conversation with recording artist Rockie Lynne.

Big John Howell’s Weekend Diversion, 7/10/2010

On this week’s show, Big John reviews the media’s crying about the Gulf oil spill U.S. Coast Guard press restrictions. Producer Keith Conrad carps about NASA’s new outreach program to the Muslim world, and an edition of “Patriots or Perps?”. Plus, a quick review of “The Best of Blago”!

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Big John Howell’s Weekend Diversion, 7/3/2010

This week, Big John Howell’s stars-and-stripes tribute to America on this Independence Day weekend.

Big John Howell’s Weekend Diversion, 6/26/2010

On this week’s edition, John takes a look back at the controversial decision by President Obama to accept the resignation of Gen. Stanley McChrystal.

Big John Howell’s Weekend Diversion, 6/19/2010

On this edition, John spouts some BP oil, congratulates a Congressman for standing up to punk “neidermeiers”, explains why spending $6 million of your tax dollars for a broadcast museum is a bad joke, proves that Alvin Greene is more a vegetable than a “plant” and investigates the myth of …

Big John Howell’s Weekend Diversion, 6/5/2010

This is a special show featuring a conversation with Chicago ’s legendary singer-songwriter-producer Jim Peterik. John and Jim talk about his career, the music business, and intellectual property rights. Also, some never before heard stories about Jim’s late friend Bill Chase. Bill Chase was one of the greatest trumpet artists …

Big John Howell’s Weekend Diversion, 5/29/2010

On this show, John talks with Newt Gingrich about his contention that, “Obama is as dangerous to America as Hitler and Stalin.” Byron York stops by to discuss why the press is finally starting to question their love of the President. Congressman Don Manzullo has an update on Gitmo detainees …

Big John Howell’s Weekend Diversion, 5/22/2010

On this show, John covers politics with Glenn Beck and Michael Barone, and then spends some quality time with ABC7’s Chuck Goudie talking about their favorite mobsters.

Big John Howell’s Weekend Diversion, 5/15/2010

On this show, John talks with Gary Shandling who stars in Ironman 2 and discusses the classic Larry Sander’s Show. Then some highlights from Big John & Amy’s conversations with both Illinois gubernatorial hopeful Scott Lee Cohen and Congressman Ron Paul. Also, Keith Conrad pops in to bring us up to …