Garry Meier Show
Comedy
Garry's wit and absorbing energy keeps Chicagoans entertained day after day. Garry will tell you that his career in radio all began with a dead butterfly. One day he walked out of his house and saw a beautiful dead Monarch butterfly lying on the ground. He scooped up the lifeless harbinger of things to come and sent it to his then favorite disc jockey, Larry Lujack, the biggest jock in Chicago at the time. Larry was always talking about reincarnation and he claimed he was going to come back as a butterfly. In a note accompanying the butterfly Garry said, "I think I found your dead uncle. Sorry for your loss". Larry read the note on the air. For Garry it was a "flashpoint" moment. Fascinated with radio, he knew what he was destined to do in life when he heard his material on the air. Meier rose to prominence in Chicago as part of one of the most successful number one radio duos in the country, the Steve & Garry Show. The fifteen-year run garnered international publicity, as well as an Emmy for the TV show Greetings From Graceland. Meier also gained renown for his highly successful eight-year run on the Roe & Garry Show. In addition to these accomplishments, Meier has displayed his wit and energy as a solo host and as a feature reporter for WGN-TV's morning show. He loves what he does, carrying all of his inventory in his head and feels that even with all of his success, the best is still yet to come.
Location:
Chicago, IL
Description:
Garry's wit and absorbing energy keeps Chicagoans entertained day after day. Garry will tell you that his career in radio all began with a dead butterfly. One day he walked out of his house and saw a beautiful dead Monarch butterfly lying on the ground. He scooped up the lifeless harbinger of things to come and sent it to his then favorite disc jockey, Larry Lujack, the biggest jock in Chicago at the time. Larry was always talking about reincarnation and he claimed he was going to come back as a butterfly. In a note accompanying the butterfly Garry said, "I think I found your dead uncle. Sorry for your loss". Larry read the note on the air. For Garry it was a "flashpoint" moment. Fascinated with radio, he knew what he was destined to do in life when he heard his material on the air. Meier rose to prominence in Chicago as part of one of the most successful number one radio duos in the country, the Steve & Garry Show. The fifteen-year run garnered international publicity, as well as an Emmy for the TV show Greetings From Graceland. Meier also gained renown for his highly successful eight-year run on the Roe & Garry Show. In addition to these accomplishments, Meier has displayed his wit and energy as a solo host and as a feature reporter for WGN-TV's morning show. He loves what he does, carrying all of his inventory in his head and feels that even with all of his success, the best is still yet to come.
Twitter:
@garrymeiershow
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.garrymeier.com/
Episodes
GarrForce Episode 1419 - Who Wants a Bath?
5/14/2025
Garry and Leslie discuss what a Japanese tongue bath is and that Garry got credit for the phrase in Urban Dictionary.
Duration:00:33:11
GarrForce Episode 1418 - Who's Bob?
5/12/2025
Garry shares his thoughts on the new Pope and what it will do for the town of Dalton Illinois.
Duration:00:31:18
GarrForce Episode 1417 - APRIL 3, 2009 - Way Back in Time Show
5/9/2025
No Cocktail Show tonight! Instead this is a show from April 3, 2009 which was Garry's first show at WGN Radio as the permanent host on WGN Radio.
Duration:01:10:16
GarrForce Episode 1416 - Who Wants a Lolipop?
5/7/2025
Garry discusses recaps the Met Gala and everything surrounding that event. Plus, a mom in Kentucky was upset by the shipment of 70,000 lolipops waiting at her doorstep.
Duration:00:31:22
GarrForce Cocktail Show 5-2-2025
5/5/2025
Did you know that a baby giraffe's entry into the world starts with a drop of about six feet? Speaking of rough journeys and transitions, April's end means its time for the first May 2025 edition of The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! Stream along LIVE, LIVE, LIVE, starting at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central, on Friday, May 2nd. Yes, this week is also a “Commando” show, with no scheduled guests. We'll serve up a generous assortment of yappetizers and nonsense on the GarrForceLIVE YouTube channel.
Duration:03:41:18
GarrForce Episode 1415 - What's your nickname?
5/5/2025
Garry shares famous people's nicknames. Plus, a funeral director is in trouble for not handling people's dead pets correctly.
Duration:00:32:10
GarrForce Episode 1414 - A Pre-Flight Journey
5/2/2025
Did you know that a baby giraffe's entry into the world starts with a drop of about six feet? Speaking of rough journeys and transitions, April's end means its time for the first May 2025 edition of The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! Stream along LIVE, LIVE, LIVE, starting at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central, on Friday, May 2nd.
Duration:00:14:43
GarrForce Episode 1413 - A throwback from 2014!
4/30/2025
Enjoy a throwback show from 2014. Happy Wednesday!
Duration:00:59:26
GarrForce Episode 1412 - Smellin' Good
4/28/2025
Garry discusses an armored car that lost 300k in the Chicago area. Plus, a bakery does now want smelly people to come inside. Please use the drive thru.
Duration:00:31:03
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 4-25-25
4/25/2025
How about a round of capture the flag before April ends? Well, maybe just hang around while Garry drinks a round on The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! on April 25, 2025, starting at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central. It’s another “Commando” show, because there are no scheduled guests, but we’ll lay out the usual assortment of yappetizers and nonsense on a game board so you can move along in real time--but only if you stream along on the GarrForceLIVE YouTube channel.
Duration:01:45:47
GarrForce Episode 1411- Capture the Flag
4/25/2025
Preboard for tonight's cocktail show. How about a round of capture the flag before April ends? Well, maybe just hang around while Garry drinks a round on The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! on April 25, 2025, starting at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central. It’s another “Commando” show, because there are no scheduled guests, but we’ll lay out the usual assortment of yappetizers and nonsense on a game board so you can move along in real time--but only if you stream along on the GarrForceLIVE YouTube channel.
Duration:00:13:41
GarrForce Episode 1410 - Quickly Sinking in Sand
4/23/2025
Garry discusses a story about a man who runs into quick sand in Michigan. Plus, a driver follows Google map directions which sends him driving off a partial completed bridge.
Duration:00:35:01
GarrForce Episode 1409 - Post Easter Monday Fun
4/21/2025
Garry discusses how much stuff the average home has and why many people don't manage their junk well. Plus, two teenagers are in trouble because they were trying to transport thousands of ants illegally.
Duration:00:34:25
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 4-18-25
4/18/2025
t’s Good Friday. It’s the seventh night of Passover. It’s The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! on April 18, 2025, starting at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central. It’s called “Commando” because there are no scheduled guests, but the usual assortment of yappetizers and nonsense are on hand. You can only stream the cocktail hour LIVE! LIVE! LIVE! on the GarrForceLIVE YouTube channel.
Duration:03:24:52
GarrForce Episode 1408 - April April April
4/18/2025
It’s Good Friday Pre-Board Show. It’s the seventh night of Passover. It’s The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! on April 18, 2025, will be starting at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central. It’s called “Commando” because there are no scheduled guests, but the usual assortment of yappetizers and nonsense are on hand. You can only stream the cocktail hour LIVE! LIVE! LIVE! on the GarrForceLIVE YouTube channel.
Duration:00:13:00
GarrForce Episode 1407 - 1,2,3 Blast Off!
4/16/2025
Garry discusses more about the "Ladies Who Launch" on the Blue Origin. Plus, firefighters have to rescue a dog on a roof.
Duration:00:28:35
GarrForce Episode - April Showers & Craziness
4/14/2025
Garry discusses the trend that more husbands these days are staying home while the wife goes to work. Plus, a McDonald's employee is in trouble for choking down a young customer behind the counter.
Duration:00:30:55
GarrForce Cocktail Hour Live 4-11-25
4/11/2025
Official GarrForce Bartender Jenna Duddleston will be mixing up an aperitif for April on The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! on April 11, 2025, starting at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central: The usual assortment of yappetizers and plenty of other nonsense will be served up too. The Cocktail Hour streams LIVE! LIVE! LIVE! on the GarrForceLIVE YouTube channel.
Duration:01:30:26
GarrForce Episode 1405 - Pre-Flight Boarding
4/11/2025
Pre-Flight show to get ready for the Live Cocktail Show later this evening. Tonight the official GarrForce Bartender Jenna Duddleston will be mixing up an aperitif for April on The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! on April 11, 2025, starting at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central: The usual assortment of yappetizers and plenty of other nonsense will be served up too. The Cocktail Hour streams LIVE! LIVE! LIVE! on the GarrForceLIVE YouTube channel
Duration:00:18:32
GarrForce Episode 1404 - April Showers
4/9/2025
Garry discusses a few McDonald's hacks along with what beer goes your astrological sign. Plus, a man in Nevada is in trouble for keeping tigers as pets.
Duration:00:34:22