It’s a wild one on Episode 8 of The Midday Live Show!

We kick things off with comedian Mark Viera, straight out of the Bronx. He shares how old-school sitcoms and growing up in the city shaped his style—and he’s live in Rosemont, IL tonight!

Mark Viera is a seasoned stand-up comedian and actor hailing from the Bronx, New York. Known to fans as “The Latin Prince,” he blends high-energy storytelling with vivid character impressions, often drawing from his Puerto Rican heritage and upbringing.

Viera's passion for comedy ignited during his childhood, inspired by classic TV shows from the 1970s and '80s. He began his stand-up career at the renowned Stand Up New York Comedy Club on Broadway, eventually becoming a regular performer at top venues like Caroline’s on Broadway and Gotham Comedy Club

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This week, we sat down with the creator of Chicago This Week, the newsletter that’s all about the people, places, and stories moving the city forward. 💬📰

He breaks down what makes Chicago so unique — and why The Midday Live Show got a shoutout in the March 24th issue. (We love to see it!)

PLUS:
❤️ Viral Paint & Sip date — was it low effort or low-key sweet?
🍺 Caught at the bar, not work — what’s the real reason people lie in relationships?
📢 Somebody’s Gotta Say It!
😂 Jaz’s Joke of the Day
📊 Creative Business 101

🎧 Catch it every Friday. Subscribe, laugh, and sound off in the comments — we want your take!

This one’s real! On The Midday Live Show – Episode 6, we’re breaking down dating in 2025, personal boundaries, and what’s a major red flag 👀💔
Then, we sit down with the undefeated MMA beast from the South Side — Scuba Steve Collins 🥊🔥 He shares what it takes to stay winning in AND out of the ring.

PLUS:
📢 Somebody’s Gotta Say It!
🎨 Creative Business 101 — How to stand out with your talent
😂 Jaz’s Joke of the Day — You already KNOW!

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This week’s episode covers everything from industry tips to social hot takes:

🎶 Remix vs. Original – What songs actually improved the second time around?
🧠 Creative Business 101 – Strategy, consistency, and branding for modern creators
👴 Age Gap Dating – Our take on the Shannon Sharpe debate
🎤 Special Guest: Entrepreneur & motivational speaker Jennifer Ollie
😂 Jaz’s Rant — for a little midweek humor

Catch the latest episode and let us know your favorite remix or thought on the age gap discussion.

On today’s episode of The Midday Live Show, we’re keepin’ it real and having some fun! We kick things off with a wild relationship question: "Wyd if they’re a 10 but their room looks like THIS?" 👀😂

Then it’s time to throw down: we debate the Mount Rushmore of Childhood Nostalgia — Cartoon Network vs. Nickelodeon.

What were YOUR top 4 shows growing up?

💡 In Creative Business 101, we talk about how to stay consistent, build your brand, and keep it real about the grind in our “Somebody Gotta Say It” segment.

🎤 Plus, special guest Bionce Foxx from V103 joins us for an exclusive convo you don’t wanna miss.

And you know we gotta close it out with Jaz’s Joke of the Day or a classic Story Time.

Today on The Midday Live Show, things got wild!
We talked about how Justin Bieber was seen dancing with rapper Sexyy Redd… and people think he might be getting a divorce 👀.

Then we found out Americans spent $23.6 BILLION on Easter candy—even though we're in a recession! Crazy, right?

We tried saying some hard Chicago words (and laughed A LOT).

And guess what? We played "Bussin’ or Disgusting!” — let’s just say… some of those plates were nasty.

Steve went off about the Chicago Bulls 😤, and Jaz shared a surprise story that gave us chills.

Oh—and if you're into creative business tips, we got real about how fear and perception play a BIG role.

Catch the full recap on our Instagram 👉 instagram.com/middayliveshow

Get ready to laugh, learn, and win with The Midday Live Show!

This week, we’ve got a big guest – award-winning actor and legacy performer Wren T. Brown, and we speak about his NEW Book The Family Business.

We’re counting down the Top 25 Female Rappers, giving away Laugh Factory tickets, and trying to say hard Chicago words the right way (good luck!).

We’re also talking Kanye’s tweets, DJ Spoiled Milk has something to say!

Jaz is asking if food is Bussin’ or Disgusting, and Steve Stylez is letting you know Why Nobody is Listening To Your Song, for the artist out there, take notes in Creative Business 101.

Oh – and of course, Jaz’s Joke of the Day is back to crack you up.

Hit play and let’s get into it!

Welcome to The Midday Live Show — where we don’t wait for the weekend to get loud! In today’s episode, we’re calling out the biggest red flags in dating (yeah, we said it), and diving into what’s trending right now.

We’re bringing you the heat with:
🍽️ Bussin’ or Disgusting? Crab Rangoon Milk don't puke!
🎤 Somebody’s Gotta Say It — and trust us, we did.
💡 Creative Business 101 for the dream chasers
😂 Jaz’s Joke of the Day

It’s smart, silly, and unapologetically real.

If it’s Midday Live Show we’re live — tap in!