M ike Nowak (Pronounced NO-VAK) is a radio man with gardening as his subject. He flows effortlessly through pop media history and Chicagoland hyperlocal info. His warm bigheartedness seems almost embarrassing to him. As if he thinks he should be "more mean". He is obviously enjoyed by his listeners and gives back with self deprecating humor and solid urban gardening knowledge. When I reached out to interview him he creatively invited me to come on his show and interview me live as I interviewed him. His producer Heather Fry called right on time...was charming and efficient. The interview was weird fun as we traded questions and obtuse non-sequitur banter with each other. But miraculously learned a few things from him about gardening and broadcasting.