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History

In the heart of Chicago, Art Deco made a dramatic comeback in the late 1980s and early ’90s. Sleek limestone towers like 2 Prudential Plaza, the U.S. Bank Building, and especially the NBC Tower brought back the glamour and confidence of the 1930s. The NBC Tower, in particular, was deliberately designed to echo the elegance of New York’s 30 Rockefeller Plaza.

Yet inside this architectural gem, something far less refined was happening. From 1991 to 2009, the NBC Tower studios hosted The Jerry Springer Show — the ultimate clash of high-style architecture and lowbrow daytime chaos. This video explores the surprising “Echo Deco” revival in Chicago and the wild contrast between the building’s timeless sophistication and the tabloid mayhem that unfolded within its walls.

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Trivia

At a Chicago Blackhawks game, Shrog asks the big question: Why are they called the Blackhawks? Bob breaks down the history — the team is named after Chief Black Hawk (a legendary Sauk leader) via the WWI “Blackhawk Division” that founder Frederic McLaughlin served in. The name and logo were created to honor his legacy, and the team partners with the Sac & Fox Nation. 

The conversation quickly turns spicy as Shrog shares his unfiltered take on who’s really offended by the name — followed by his signature bad luck. Classic Chicago hockey trivia with humor and history.

Hilarity

Family Ties didn’t take place in Chicago, but it also didn’t start with a J6 protest with QAnon Shaman falling in love with a fellow insurrectionist.