AMG Sports Media Amber Green joins Val and Ryan for host chat, plus 'Doctor Waffle' TikTok account and new movies

CHICAGO (WLS) — Amber Green, the Journalist and CEO of AMG Sports Media, joined Val and Ryan to discuss her path in the sports media industry. She highlighted the inadequate coverage of women’s sports and the challenges women face when trying to enter the sports media field.

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Doctor Waffle and Mrs. Waffle

From a makeshift studio in their Chicago apartment, Dr. Ryan Walter and Abby Lyons costume, choreograph and record animal figurines.

In their Chicago apartment, Dr. Ryan Walter and Abby Lyons create and perform lively songs with animal figurines for their “Doctor Waffle” TikTok account. Their creative endeavors have attracted over 1.6 million followers and accumulated tens of millions of views on their videos.

Sanders BBQ

Sanders BBQ Supply Co., located in Beverly, came on the show to share some of their delicious barbecue.

Saunders BBQ Supply Co., situated in Beverly, appeared on the show to showcase their flavorful barbecue offerings, including homemade BBQ sauces, and to promote their Independence Day festivities!

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Which new movies are worth your money?

“Jurassic World: Rebirth” (in theaters) – SAVE
In this new chapter of the Jurassic Park series, a team of skilled operatives is sent to the original Jurassic Park on a mission to acquire genetic material from dinosaurs whose DNA can provide life-saving benefits to mankind. On their expedition, the team members face many dangers and make a shocking discovery that has been hidden for decades.

“Smoke” (Apple TV+ drama series) – SPEND
“Smoke” is a new series in which an arson investigator works with a police detective in a race to stop two arsonists, unlocking secrets and skepticism along the way.

“Trainwreck: The Cult of American Apparel” (Netflix documentary) – SPEND
This documentary follows the rise and fall of American Apparel, with interviews from insiders and former staff giving a look into what working at the company was really like.

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