Lin Brehmer

On-Air: Monday – Friday 5:30-10am
Host: Lin’s Bin

Nothing much survives from Brehmer’s high school years except rumor and innuendo. He distinguished himself as the starting pitcher for the varsity baseball team from 1969 to 1972. He also spent winters in a Kelly-green Speedo as a member of the McBurney swim team. All pictures were destroyed by the government. [Read Lin's Full Bio]

Lin’s Bin: Can I Borrow Some Money?

Lin gets asked, “Can I borrow some money?” and takes a long look back at his history with “the listener.” You’ve been through a lot together over the years. Hear what Lin’s response is below. [...]

WXRT–2013/06/17

Linside Chicago: Paul Gallis [Listen]

Before my halcyon days as a morning d.j. I wandered the world as XRT’s music director. It was a picaresque existence filled with colorful characters, nice dinners and about 1200 concerts. I enjoyed my time [...]

2013/06/12

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Lin’s Bin: Making A Man [Free Download]

There comes a point in every boy’s life where he must grow up and become a man. For some it takes longer than others, but there is always that moment they can point to when [...]

2013/06/10

Lin’s Bin: Vacation Time

Lin addresses the question: is there such a thing as too much vacation time? Listen To More Episodes Of Lin’s Bin Download FREE Music Connect With XRT On Facebook & Twitter

WXRT–2013/06/07

Lin’s Bin: Seasonal Foods [Free Download]

Some foods fit the weather outside so well that we dare not have them during other parts of the year. Case in point, egg nog doesn’t sound quite as appetizing during a mid-July day when [...]

2013/06/03

Linside Chicago: Tempel Farms [Listen]

Pack up the van and take an excursion to beautiful Wadsworth to visit Tempel Farms. Witness the Ballet of the White Stallions as the beautiful Lipizzan horses parade elegantly in front of large crowds. While [...]

2013/06/03

Linside Chicago: Sandburg [Listen]

Carl Sandburg is everywhere. Join us as we look at why Carl Sandburg is the embodiment of Chicago. Download FREE Music Connect With XRT On Facebook & Twitter

2013/06/03

Lin’s Bin: Phobias

Lin explores the phenomenon of phobias: irrational fears of things that are normally unscary, by definition. It’s amazing the things people are afraid of, here are a few: Ephebophobia – Fear of Youths Coulrophobia – [...]

WXRT–2013/05/31

The Rolling Stones Rock Chicago [Concertgoers Blog]

While the wrath of the weather gods swirled outside the United Center, The Rolling Stones were taking their usual sweet time getting to the stage. Near 9pm the lights dimmed and a video began with [...]

2013/05/29

Lin’s Bin: Graduation Goodbyes

With another set of college students set to ascend into the “real world”, is the goodbye we say to our friends after commencement ceremonies permanent? Listen To More Episodes Of Lin’s Bin Download FREE Music [...]

2013/05/24

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