Not Live

About Not Live

Not Live is a podcast is where the newsmakers stop giving soundbites and start having real conversations. We go beyond the headlines to talk about the stories, personalities, and experiences that don't fit into a two-minute TV segment. It's unscripted, unexpected, and a chance to get to know the people behind the title.

Publisher

Fox 32 Chicago

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Jul 2026

Latest episode

29 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Oct 2026

   Not Live with Christian Mitchell

   FOX Chicago’s Lauren Scafidi is 'Not Live' with Democratic Nominee for Illinois Lieutenant Governor Christian Mitchell. Christian steps away from standard political talking points to discuss his real friendship with Governor JB Pritzker, stepping into a boxing ring to honor his mother’s breast cancer battle, his time working on Barack Obama's 2012 reelection campaign, and his die-hard love for Chicago food, sneakers, and superhero cinema. Episode Highlights: • Behind closed doors with Governor JB Pritzker and their "Space Nerds" text chain • Stepping into a charity boxing match in pink gloves for his mom, a breast cancer survivor • The unforgettable moment Barack Obama cast a vote for Christian Mitchell • The definitive Chicago pizza debate: Why tavern-style square cut reigns supreme • A test of cinema memory: Quoting iconic lines from The Dark Knight • Rapid-fire takes on Air Jordan culture, washing denim, and hip-hop GOATs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2. 

   22 Oct 2026

   Not Live with Juliana Stratton

   FOX Chicago’s Lauren Scafidi is 'Not Live' with Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton. In this personal conversation, Juliana reflects on her Far South Side upbringing, her four daughters and their hilarious family group chat, her love for Beyoncé and Chicago house music, and her transformative experience as a caregiver for her parents.Episode Highlights:• Why Juliana always starts the dance floor and buffet line• Meet her four daughters: the project manager, creative, urban farmer, and triple threat• Lessons from her father's Selma to Montgomery march and his 1965 essay• The truth about Governor JB Pritzker's storytelling and sense of humor• Rapid-fire questions on pineapple pizza, curling in the Olympics, and her go-to Chicago spots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3. 

   15 Oct 2026

   Not Live with Mariyana Spyropoulos

   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

4. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Not Live with Marc Malnati

   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

5. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Not Live with Collin Corbett

   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

6. 

   24 Sept 2026

   Not Live with Aaron Del Mar

   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

7. 

   17 Sept 2026

   Not Live with Rick Bayless

   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

8. 

   10 Sept 2026

   Not Live with United States Representative Brad Schneider

   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

9. 

   3 Sept 2026

   Not Live with former Chicago Bear Israel Idonije

   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

10. 

    27 Aug 2026

    Not Live with GOP Nominee for Illinois Governor Darren Bailey

    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

11. 

    20 Aug 2026

    Not Live with University of Illinois Chancellor Charles Isbell

    FOX Chicago's Lauren Scafidi is 'Not Live' with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Charles Isbell. This week they're talking all about Hot Ones with alum Sean Evans, his massive collection of 23,000+ comic books and his passion for human-centered AI, and he even gives Lauren an Ultimate Frisbee crash course live in studio. Leave the academic titles at the door - this week, we are diving into: 🔥 Eating wings with Hot Ones host (and UIUC alum) Sean Evans 🥪 How to attack Fat Sandwich’s legendary 40-pound "Big Fat Ugly" 🏈 Why he considers himself the "mayor" of a 60,000-person campus rather than a CEO 🤖 What human-centered AI actually means and what technology will never replace 📚 His collection of 23,000+ comic books & his data map obsession 🥏 A live studio lesson on throwing a proper Ultimate Frisbee 🎓 What it’s really like having his own son attend Illinois as a freshman this fall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12. 

    13 Aug 2026

    Not Live with Illinois AG Kwame Raoul

    FOX Chicago's Lauren Scafidi is Not Live with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. This week, they're talking reality TV binges, his go-to dance floor move and what his court walk-up song would be. (Hint: It's an iconic TV theme!) In this episode: His non negotiable morning basketball routine with Arne Duncan His surprising love for reality TV ('Real Housewives of NJ') Announcing his campaign 3 days before a trip to Italy Surviving prostate cancer and celebrating 10 years cancer free His Haitian roots and carrying his mother's prayer card TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Court Walk-Up Song 03:38 - Morning Hoops & Routine 10:00 - Binge-Watching Reality TV 14:03 - Amalfi Coast Campaign Story 25:53 - Haitian Heritage & Childhood 33:40 - 10 Years Cancer-Free 45:15 - Rapid Fire Questions! Stream 'Not Live' video episodes on the FOX Local CTV App!LISTENER QUESTION: What’s your go-to dance floor move? Let us know in the comments below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13. 

    6 Aug 2026

    Not Live with Tom Dart

    FOX Chicago's Lauren Scafidi is Not Live with Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart about his family's knack for winning goldfish at the carnival, group texts, and avoiding Time Magazine for weeks when named on the list for 100 Most Influential People in the World. In this episode:• Why he dodged Time Magazine's call after being named one of the world's most influential people• Raising 5 kids and why every single one of them has run a program at Cook County Jail• Standing up to banks during the 2008 foreclosure crisis• His secret love for 80s music, Tom Petty, and classical loops in his office• Hot takes on Chicago drivers, I-290 shoulder skippers, Dibs, and group texts CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - 'On this Episode'01:04 - 20 Years as Cook County Sheriff: "It Was Never the Grand Plan"02:50 - A Day in the Life: Morning Train Runs & Daily Chaos06:00 - The Secret Introvert: 3 Books at Once & Jail Concerts09:40 - South Side Roots: Mount Carmel, Loyola Law & Geeky Days11:40 - The Time 100 Prank Call: Dodging Time Magazine for a Week15:20 - Father of Five & Coaching a 1-0 Basketball Game17:12 - The Dart Kids: How All 5 Run Volunteer Programs at the Jail20:10 - Family Pets & The Great Goldfish Carnival Disaster22:30 - "Did You Call Your Mom?" & Praying to St. Anthony26:00 - How He Wants Cook County to Remember Him28:10 - Popping Up Unannounced: Running the Office Without an Entourage30:45 - The Underrated South Suburbs & County Diversity32:37 - Breaking the Rules: Stopping Foreclosure Evictions in 200834:46 - Real Life vs. TV Crime Shows: "Witnesses Are Messy"37:15 - Irrational Fears & Wearing Homemade Friendship Bracelets40:02 - Amazon Orders, July Christmas Music & Podcasts44:47 - The Ultimate Portillo's Order45:41 - Rating Chicago Culture: I-290 Helicopters, Dibs & Group Text Rants53:35 - Rapid Fire: Blues Brothers, Robert Duvall & 80s Music55:05 - Sharing Some Sunshine: "The World Doesn't Have to Be This Way" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14. 

    30 Jul 2026

    Not Live with Barstool Eddie

    This week we’re Not Live with Barstool Sports’ Eddie Farrer about snow shoveling etiquette, read receipts, and clogged toilet investigations. Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 - Teaser: Clogged toilets & Dave Portnoy’s camera-ready office 00:33 - "Barstool Eddie" vs. Government Name (How to pronounce Farrer) 01:30 - How Eddie started at Barstool: 6 years for free & Big Cat’s test 04:29 - Almost quitting at 28 & real advice for landing dream media jobs 06:02 - Day-in-the-life & adapting to social media 08:24 - Barstool Chicago office vibes: Troublemakers & security footage investigations 11:29 - The diabolical social media group chat 13:38 - Why is it called "Barstool Sports"? 14:40 - What working for Dave Portnoy is actually like 16:30 - FaceTiming Dave after the Patriots lost & Miss Peaches 18:24 - Defending Chicago thin-crust pizza & Gene & Jude's 9.6 rating 22:47 - Growing up on the Northwest Side, Wrigleyville CTA rides, & Woodfield Mall nostalgia 25:38 - Off-day hobbies: Bocce ball, sports cards, & avoiding crowded bars 27:26 - Late-night Wikipedia deep dives & the perfect JP Graziano sub 29:27 - The most Chicago thing ever: Deep dish attached to a gas station 31:24 - Snow blowing etiquette: How many houses are you obligated to clear? 34:00 - The Bears vs. Packers playoff comeback feeling 36:04 - Ultimate Bears dilemma: 20-0 Super Bowl loss or ugly season win? 37:04 - Rapid Fire: Giardiniera, Jewel-Osco, Umpires, & Read Receipts 39:56 - Share some Sunshine: An Alice in Wonderland perspective Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15. 

    23 Jul 2026

    Not Live with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson

    FOX Chicago's Lauren Scafidi is Not Live with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson about the love story that started with someone else's pickup attempt, the world's least creative pet names, and the art of the perfect afternoon nap. Timestamps: (00:00) On this Episode (00:34) Welcome Mayor Brandon Johnson (01:34) Growing Up in a Family of 10 (05:35) How He Met His Wife Stacie (08:42) The Emergency Labor Lesson Plan Drop-Off (12:34) Parenting, College & Pet Birds (18:32) Pitching a New Podcast Co-Host Idea (21:45) What the Mayor *Actually* Does All Day (25:24) Teacher Days & Hilarious Student Excuses (29:42) Most "Chicago" Moments & Hidden Food Spots (35:24) The Weight of the Office & Handling Scrutiny (41:18) Power Naps, Playing Drums & The Roots (44:52) Chicago City Council Superlatives Game (47:33) Share Some Sunshine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16. 

    16 Jul 2026

    Not Live with JB Pritzker

    FOX Chicago's Lauren Scafidi is Not Live with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker about his childhood bedroom decorations, the most "dad" thing he does, and his second favorite hotel chain. 00:00 - Pre-Show Banter: Asking the Gov for an Intro Dance 00:41 - Welcome to Not Live: The Official Ribbon Cutting 02:14 - Why Isn't He Called "J.R."? (The Story of JB) 02:55 - Older Brother Nicknames & Defending Childhood Secrets 03:11 - Childhood Bedroom Tour: Sports & Farrah Fawcett Posters 04:38 - High School Years: Theater Life & Defying "Cliques" 05:17 - Lifelong Friendships: From Hollywood to Vermont Mountains 06:00 - Overcoming Early Loss: Family Hardships in JB's Youth 06:49 - Life Before Politics: The Entrepreneurial Spark 07:53 - The 4 Non-Negotiable Principles of Leadership 08:56 - What High School JB Would Think of the Governor Today 10:56 - Day in the Life: Why Illinois Perfectly Mirrors America 11:33 - The 25% Rule: Managing the Chaos of Unexpected Storms 13:07 - Icing Out a "Blue Guy" at Kam's Bar at 11:00 AM 14:50 - Walking the Streets: Getting Recognized as "Just JB" 16:06 - Lauren Judges JB's Selfie Skills 16:13 - "Cheers, Governor" Drinking Game 17:30 - Bringing Governor Wes Moore to the Wiener Circle 18:57 - Is Malört Punishment or Pleasure? (Chicago Initiations) 20:04 - The Pope's Holy Blessing vs. The Green Bay Packers 21:11 - The Stadium Debate: Protecting Illinois Fans vs. Moving to Indiana 23:54 - Calling Them the "Hammond Hams": Will JB Attend Games in Indiana? 27:56 - Capitol Hill Love Story: A Blind Date Where She Called First 30:00 - The Ultimate "Dad Habit": Obsessively Hunting Down Left-On Lights 31:06 - Slang Lessons From His Kids: The Famous "That's Fire" Lawn Sign Joke 32:04 - Why Chicago and Illinois Summers Are Completely Unmatched 33:16 - The Governor's Tourist Guide: Millennium Park & Downstate Hidden Gems 34:50 - Local Eats: Wiener Circle, Deep-Dish Pizza & World-Class Steakhouses 35:42 - The Great Debate: Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich? (And the Ketchup Sin) 36:19 - What People Don't Know: Introversion & Needing Alone Time to Think 38:04 - Rapid Fire Round 40:58 - Sharing a Little Sunshine 43:24 - Wrap-Up: Celebrating the First Episode of Not Live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17. 

    9 Jul 2026

    Not Live with Lauren Scafidi

    Not Live is a Podcast where newsmakers stop giving soundbites and start having real conversations. It's going beyond the headlines to talk about the stories, personalities and experiences that don't fit in a two minute TV segment. It's unscripted, unexpected, and a chance to get to know people beyond their big fancy titles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18. 

    6 Jul 2026

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    Not Live is a podcast is where the newsmakers stop giving soundbites and start having real conversations. We go beyond the headlines to talk about the stories, personalities, and experiences that don't fit into a two-minute TV segment. It's unscripted, unexpected, and a chance to get to know the people behind the title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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