Keith Conrad is a veteran radio producer turned podcast creator, with two decades of experience shaping shows for stations like WGN, WLS, and WIND. Now based in Chicago and soon relocating to Mackinac Island, he produces original podcasts—including News Sidequest, Sidequests and Auditory Anthology—blending history, storytelling, and audio craft into distinctive narratives.

Podcasts:

As I Was Saying…

John Howell brings you expert insights and interviews breaking down today's biggest news and events

The Chicago Smokehouse

John Howell and Rick Telander enjoy a cigar and thoughtful conversations and insightful analysis of the stories shaping headlines today

What Does It Mean?

John Dempsey brings in experts and newsmakers for curious conversations exploring the stories shaping our world and lives

Beleaguered Staffers

Laura Finch and Sean Magers both worked in Congress. Now they’ll explain to Keith Conrad and you, what’s really going on there