Episodes

  • Not Live with Mariyana Spyropoulos

    Not Live with Mariyana Spyropoulos
    Oct 15 2026
    FOX Chicago’s Lauren Scafidi is 'Not Live' with Mariyana Spyropoulos, Clerk of the Cook County Circuit Court. In this personal conversation, Mariyana shares her journey from growing up as an immigrant child on Chicago's South Side to practicing law, leading environmental initiatives, and transforming Cook County's court system. Episode Highlights: • Growing up first-generation Greek American and comparing her childhood to 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' • Lessons learned from her late father and the comfort of making homemade Pastitsio • Transitions from MWRD Commissioner to managing one of the largest court systems in the world • Stories from working in London's financial district and evaluating Czech crystal • Rapid-fire choices on phone screen time, bread makers, and favorite flowers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Not Live with Marc Malnati

    Not Live with Marc Malnati
    Oct 8 2026
    FOX Chicago’s Lauren Scafidi is 'Not Live' with Lou Malnati's owner Marc Malnati. In this candid and personal conversation, Marc reflects on life growing up with his larger-than-life father Lou, opening day madness at the original restaurant, overcoming loss and grief, and how mental health awareness transformed his company culture. Plus, he shares an incredible golf redemption story involving Cubs Game 7 and Augusta National, puts his palate to the test in a blind deep-dish taste test, and reveals the secret behind Chicago's favorite pizza.Episode Highlights: Why eating deep dish with your hands makes you a "heathen" Opening day drama: The Cadillac that crashed through the dining room wall How the Taste of Chicago saved Lou Malnati's from bankruptcy Grief, therapy, and building a 50-year workplace family culture Missing World Series Game 7 for an unthinkable Augusta National invitation Blind Deep Dish Challenge: Can Marc spot Lou Malnati's vs. Giordano's and Pizzeria Uno? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • Not Live with Collin Corbett

    Not Live with Collin Corbett
    Oct 1 2026
    FOX Chicago’s Lauren Scafidi is 'Not Live' with independent candidate for Illinois Governor Collin Corbett. In this personal and funny conversation, Collin opens up about running for office while expecting baby #2, his family's IVF journey, his epic global adventures, and why he takes his grilling and Lego collection very seriously.Episode Highlights: How Collin and his wife named their son Theodore Rex ("T-Rex")Secrets from getting married at Arlington Park racetrack & his dad's jockey pastAdventures abroad: Walking with lions, playing soccer with elephants, and shark divingWhy he uses an overflowing trash can as a secret job interview testRapid-fire questions on White Sox baseball, Great White Sharks vs. toddler meltdowns, and smooth peanut butter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Not Live with Aaron Del Mar

    Not Live with Aaron Del Mar
    Sep 24 2026
    FOX Chicago’s Lauren Scafidi is 'Not Live' with GOP Candidate for Illinois Lieutenant Governor Aaron Del Mar. In this candid conversation, Aaron shares his journey from growing up in Chicagoland with immigrant roots to competing in Judo at the Olympic Training Center, suffering 80 stitches in cage fights, and building several businesses from the ground up.Episode Highlights: How a 5K fundraiser launched a national event management company The 15-year tradition behind his Mr. Incredible Halloween costume What job Aaron would give Darren Bailey in his warehouse Lessons from Big Ten wrestling, breaking his spine in Dallas, and MMA fighting Rapid-fire choices on Snoop Dogg concerts, Ravinia, and his dream Chicago squad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Not Live with Rick Bayless

    Not Live with Rick Bayless
    Sep 17 2026
    FOX Chicago’s Lauren Scafidi is 'Not Live' with legendary chef, restaurateur, and author Rick Bayless. In this candid conversation, Rick reflects on his 40-year journey with Frontera Grill, the secrets to elevating basic home cooking, maintaining a Michelin star for 14 years, and overcoming personal hardship through perseverance. Plus, he shares his family's holiday traditions in Oaxaca, his passion for yoga, and guides us through a rapid-fire round of where to eat based on your mood.Episode Highlights: The essential home cooking rules: High heat, proper salting, and avoiding pre-shredded cheese How 5 years living in Mexico transformed the American understanding of regional Mexican cuisine Supporting local agriculture and empowering Chicago's West Side youth through culinary training What it really takes to hold onto a Michelin Star for over a decade Rapid-fire restaurant guide: Where to go for a first date, a bad breakup, or to feel fancy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Not Live with United States Representative Brad Schneider

    Not Live with United States Representative Brad Schneider
    Sep 10 2026
    FOX Chicago’s Lauren Scafidi is 'Not Live' with Illinois 10th District U.S. Representative Brad Schneider. In this personal conversation, Brad reflects on his early career as a camp counselor, meeting his wife Julie, navigating his 65th birthday, and his deep connection to the Highland Park community. He also shares insights into bipartisan lunchrooms in D.C., his rescued puppy-mill lab Jojo, and sells Lauren on everything from flip phones to middle airplane seats.Episode Highlights:Lessons from camp counseling, food fights, and RA duties at NorthwesternReflections on the 2022 Highland Park July 4th tragedy & community strengthThe story behind rescuing Jojo the Lab and the door-opening LabradoodleSales Challenge: Pitching flip phones, middle seats, Chicago winters, and CongressCongressional Superlatives: Trivia champions, the Dad Joke Caucus, and Ravinia concerts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Not Live with former Chicago Bear Israel Idonije

    Not Live with former Chicago Bear Israel Idonije
    Sep 3 2026
    FOX Chicago’s Lauren Scafidi is 'Not Live' with former Chicago Bears player Israel Idonije. In this personal conversation, Israel reflects on Super Bowl XLI, life inside Lovie Smith's training camps, building a post-football business empire in Chicago's South Loop, and how he went from dreaming of the NBA to playing 11 years in the NFL.Episode Highlights:Devin Hester’s legendary Super Bowl XLI opening kickoff returnCrazy trash-talk stories involving Philip Rivers and Steve SmithHow Israel launched his comic book series, The ProtectorsInside his South Loop hospitality concepts (Buttercup, M Lounge, The Daily)Rapid-fire game: Bear Down or Back Out & calling former Bears teammates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Not Live with GOP Nominee for Illinois Governor Darren Bailey

    Not Live with GOP Nominee for Illinois Governor Darren Bailey
    Aug 27 2026
    FOX Chicago’s Lauren Scafidi is 'Not Live' with GOP Nominee for Illinois Governor Darren Bailey. In this personal conversation, Darren reflects on life on the family farm, overcoming profound personal grief through faith, his 40-year romance with wife Cindy, and he even swaps hilarious hunting stories with Lauren. Episode Highlights: The Bailey farm’s surprising connection to Girl Scout cookies The truth about farm subsidies and modern agriculture What jobs would Darren give Trump and JD Vance on the farm Transition from tough father to softie grandpa Rapid-fire questions on Chicago traffic, heavy metal, and dad jokes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins