On the Map

About On the Map

“On the Map” is a weekly travel-focused program showcasing regional, national and international tourism. Hear insights on everything from unique destinations and landmarks to resorts and places to stay to educate and excite listeners as they plan adventures near and far. Tune in as WGN puts a different destination On the Map every Friday from 6pm to 7pm.

Publisher

WGN Radio

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Jan 2023

Latest episode

17 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

241 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Oct 2026

   Serial Killer: The Original Exhibition, The Tao of Duff, The Living Canvas, and tailgating in Chicago

   Dane Neal, in for Dave Plier, spotlights a lineup of exciting Chicago-area events and attractions. Brian Eberle of Fade Black Tattoo Collective talks with Dane about The Living Canvas, an upscale art exhibition celebrating tattoo artistry. Food Network star Duff Goldman also joined Dane to preview his upcoming one-man show, The Tao of Duff, coming […]

2. 

   10 Oct 2026

   On The Map: Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns at the Chicago Botanic Garden

   Dave Plier speaks with with Jodi Zombolo, Associate Vice President of Visitor Events and Programs at the Chicago Botanic Garden, as the garden’s Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns kicked off on October 7th. More than 1,000 real pumpkins lit with LED lights light up the night and guide attendees on a just-creepy-enough adventure enjoyable for the […]

3. 

   19 Sept 2026

   Head to Berghoff Restaurant for Oktoberfest!

   WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Pete Berghoff of the Berghoff Restaurant about the family business and Oktoberfest at the famed restaurant. Oktoberfest at the Berghoff is running now through October 18th.

Who has been a guest on On the Map

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Katie Grennan
• Peter Greenberg
• Marcus Leshock
• Scott Ziel
• Brandy Miller

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

1.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

67

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

27

Contact On the Map

Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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