August 21, 2026 – Show #297

On the Road: Special Guests and Live Coverage from FanExpo Chicago 2026! 

We traded in our studio mics for convention passes! The DizRadio Show is coming to you live from the floor of FanExpo Chicago at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.

Thanks to our press access from the FanExpo team, we spent the weekend gathering exclusive interviews, panel highlights, and catching up with our favorite people, you, the D-Heads!

Exclusive Interviews

PETER FACINELLI talks with us about Carlisle Cullen in The Twilight Saga to his standout roles in Nurse Jackie, Can’t Hardly Wait, and The Scorpion King, Peter sat down with us to talk about his career, fan interactions, and what it’s like stepping into so many iconic pop-culture universes.

TOM COOK, The legendary animator took us behind the scenes of Saturday morning nostalgia. He shared incredible stories from animating classics like He-Man, Thundarr the Barbarian, Scooby-Doo, Roger Rabbit in Tummy Trouble, The Smurfs, and We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story.

GUY GILCHRIST gave us a heartwarming look into the world of The Muppets. He reflected on his time working alongside Jim Henson, the art of drawing these beloved characters, and why the heart and legacy of The Muppets still resonate today.

Convention Floor & Panel Highlights

Beyond our featured sit-downs, we captured coverage and highlights from some of the biggest panels and stage events at the expo, including:

  • John Carpenter & The Cast of Halloween

  • The Cast of The Goonies

  • Ron Perlman

  • The Cast of Hocus Pocus

  • Pauly Shore

  • Kurt Russell

Shoutout to the D-Heads!

The best part of leaving the studio is meeting the DizRadio community in person. To everyone who stopped by to say hello, grab some DizRadio swag, and talk shop—thank you! You make these road trips unforgettable.

Enjoy the Nostalgia, the Magic, the Wonder, and the Memories with The DizRadio Show “A Pop Culture Celebrity Guest Show”!

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