First up, we’ll talk to podcaster, video gamer, comic book author and internet sensation Aabria Iyengar about her guest starring role in DUNGEONS & DRAGONS The Twenty-Sided Tavern at the Broadway Playhouse. The show is playing from now until September 28 and Aabria will be a special guest star through September 7. Aabria is a trailblazing force in the world of liveplay tabletop role-playing games. In addition to her groundbreaking roles as both player and gamemaster on prominent TTRPG platforms Critical Role and Dimension 20, she is the author of the comic book THE FADE and co-founder of the acclaimed podcast Worlds Beyond Number.  

Next, we head to Lake Forest for the Revelry Food & Wine Festival returning this weekend!  We'll talk to Chef Dominic Zumpano, a prominent figure in this year’s culinary lineup. Revelry is a four-day celebration of food, wine, music, and visual art, co-founded by Chef Zumpano alongside Chef Beau MacMillan and curator Cecilia Lanyon. The festival features curated tasting events, immersive dining experiences, and performances, all designed to spotlight chef-driven innovation and regional talent. Information: Revelryfoodandwine.com

Then, it's Chicago history in Elmhurst!  The Elmhurst History Museum is presenting “World of Tomorrow: A Century of Progress” exhibition. We’ll talk to curator of exhibits Sarah Cox about World of Tomorrow: A Century of Progress, delving into how the 1933-1934 world's fair symbolized optimism and hope, illustrating Chicago's evolution from a frontier town to a sophisticated metropolis. The fair spanned over 400 acres of Chicago's lakeshore, showcasing technological innovations and lifting people's spirits during the Great Depression. 

And it’s time for some fun with friends at Whirlyball!!  CEO Adam Elias joins us to talk about new fall specials at the fastest 4-mile an hour sport in Chicago that combines bumper cars, basketball and whiffle ball!   From fantasy football, to back-to-school specials, to corporate outings and delicious food…Whirleyball has it all at several Chicago locations now! Information: Whirlyball.com