Beste Hyperlocal podcasts (2024)

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Jon Rector. "Please Don't Leave Me" and Angels Among Us. 1:06:17

3d ago1:06:17

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It was a beautiful day. A beautiful day for a walk. A beautiful day for pickleball. A beautiful day to take the afternoon off work. Listen as this multi-generational townie and all around nice guy talks about the day he was hit by a car, the injuries sustained, the recovery, the stranger that held his hand, the EMTs who came to his side and called …

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Jeff Kaper, Dawn Bane and Renee Beere. Say "Yes" to the Little Things and It's About Relationships. 58:56

10d ago58:56

58:56

A foursome I will never forget. During construction you become entangled with ALL kinds of people. These people are in and out of your most intimate of spaces for what seems like a long time—under typically stressful conditions. This particular group of people made the experience as painless as possible. Listen as three of the Spectrum Design Group…

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Joe Piercy. From Living Room DIY to HGTV. 57:12

17d ago57:12

57:12

The only competitor of his high-voltage smile is his unwavering energy and passion. This is the fuel he has to have to oversee storefronts, warehouses, construction sites and a "full" family life. Listen as this Champaign-born Charger talks about his move to the big city, finding his partner in life and business, furniture rehabbing from a small sc…

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Katie Harlan. Once a Cheerleader, Always a Cheerleader and the Evolution of Katie. 59:32

24d ago59:32

59:32

Pure joy. Full of nostalgic references. The easiest conversation. We talk about a hundred different things in under an hour, and we find many parallels along the way. Listen as fellow Central Maroon talks about hosting impromptu luncheons for high schoolers, marrying at twenty with zero regrets, being average at a hundred things (her words-NOT mine…

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Loren Tate. That Damn Tate and No Ego Necessary. 57:24

1M ago57:24

57:24

His son, Travis, provided a connection and background on this local legend. He lived up to the hype. Sharp and media savvy, this 93-year-old Illini sports expert is a true icon. Listen as this Kentucky born, raised Monticello Sage, University of Illinois grad and media legend talks playing sports, covering sports, his early and current jobs in jour…

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Stephanie Hoosen. The Lost Child and Many Unknowns. 1:14:59

1M ago1:14:59

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Growing, birthing and losing a child at a month old. There is an unimaginable, almost out-of-body feeling to this interview. How does someone have the strength to progress through life after the worst possible thing happens? Listen as this St. Joseph sweetheart opens up about the details of losing her daughter and first born, Reagan. She talks cand…

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Tyler Underwood. Keeping it Low Key and Present. 37:05

2M ago37:05

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Surprising. He was so unexpectedly humble, thoughtful and intellectual. A self-proclaimed "nerd," Tyler bucks all the jock stereotypes with his articulate answers and analytical thinking. Not to mention sweet, "Home is wherever my family is." Listen as this Macomb, IL born (add many moves in between), now happily rooted in Champaign, University of …

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Andrew & Emily Harrington. The Halloween Special and the Stolen Skeleton. 43:43

2M ago43:43

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By the time October 31st comes around it can feel like you've already been tricked and treated a dozen times. You're pooped, and your costumes are looking worse for the wear. This Halloween was no different—eventful would put it mildly. Listen as my husband and "Tales From Two Townies" interrupter talks creeping it real in our Halloween costumes, n…

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Cary Steinman. Franzia Sweat and Regret. 55:44

2M ago55:44

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AF. Alcohol-free. It's a trend sweeping the nation. No hangovers, decreased anxiety, a clear conscience and no sweat and regret. Listen to this Centennial graduate, banker and Champaign native talk about a complete change to his lifestyle, mood, outlook and relationships based on removing a constant and consistent vice. Booze. Cary reflects on his …

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Nichole Millage. The Boat Trip that Changed Her Life and Making Paralympics a Household Name. 1:10:56

2M ago1:10:56

1:10:56

You can't keep a good girl down. What would depress and ruin many, she used as a flotation device to give her purpose and direction. Listen to this Centennial graduate and Champaign native talk about a 98' boating accident on Clinton Lake, seeking justice without any resolution, finding and using prosthetics, taking an athletic background and findi…

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Scott Cochrane. I'm Not Eccentric, I'm Authentic and Raising the Bar. 49:33

2M ago49:33

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He was full of good advice, warm and talkative. Easy to get along with. He is the type of person that will always say hi and always stop to have a conversation. Smart. He will tell you some of the best decisions he ever made were the ones he didn't. He will also tell you he loves taking risks, but he wants to take less and less in the next phase of…

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Blake Goodman. A Diamond in the Rough and Living as a Female Iron Worker. 48:59

3M ago48:59

48:59

What a doll. I could literally picture her day-to-day baddasery while working alongside a crew of men. The constant battle to prove herself, learn the most and be her best while keeping her femininity hidden behind neon work shirts and ponytails. Listen as this Villa Grove gal talks about her family history in iron working, how her parents met in t…

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Cedar King. Alcoholism Doesn’t Run in My Family, it Drag Races and Paper Thin Support. 1:07:39

3M ago1:07:39

1:07:39

From afar, I've seen his comments and likes. His support. I asked him to tell his story, as I had a hunch there was one there. Listen as this Michigan transplant, born Edward John King, talks disordered eating, working at a non-profit, decades of sobriety, codependency, mental health struggles, the unwanted hand-me-downs that come with a family of …

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Andrew & Emily Harrington. The Wheels Fell Off and Listener Complaints. 1:19:10

3M ago1:19:10

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On one of our MANY road trips this summer, in the wee hours of the morning, we talk and talk and talk about everything and nothing. Listen as my husband and "Tales From Two Townies" segment producer talk more basement sewage problems, stress, the Illinois Football NIL deal, the band no one has ever heard of, the disaster of a camp drop off, Andrew'…

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Top Life Insurance Mistakes Small Business Owners Make with Michael Watkins 49:29

3M ago49:29

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In this episode of Local Market Monopoly, financial expert Michael Watkins shares the top life insurance mistakes small business owners make and how to avoid them. Michael provides practical and actionable advice on securing the right life insurance coverage, protecting your business and family, and why relying on employer-provided policies can be …

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Mike Carpenter. A Polarizing Fan and the Shark Fin. 1:13:57

3M ago1:13:57

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Some call him polarizing, some call him an honest fan, an Illini expert and a media personality, he is entertaining, well spoken and not afraid to state his opinion. Listen as this Urbana native talks podcasting, his professional background in radio, his unique hair routine, teaching at a local public middle school, the state of modern kids, taking…

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How to Transform Your Passion into a Profitable Venture with Melissa Struttmann 1:06:31

4M ago1:06:31

1:06:31

In this episode of Local Market Monopoly, quilting enthusiast turned entrepreneur Melissa Struttmann shares how she transformed her passion into a thriving retreat business. Melissa provides practical and actionable advice on how to turn any hobby into a profitable venture, including the mindset shift that made all the difference in her success. Cl…

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Elizabeth (Lizzy) Galaras. A Woman Gave Birth in the Parking Lot and the Patient She Will Never Forget. 57:13

4M ago57:13

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A reunion, an interview a reflection on the moment I want to forget and the moments she will never forget. Working in the Emergency Department is full of the good, the bad and the ugly. The heroes that work the floor deserve more accolades than this podcast could possibly provide. Still, thank you. Thank you for all you do. Listen as this Champaign…

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Courtney McKay. My Day is Not My Own and the Stolen Recipe. 53:47

4M ago53:47

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More than a year ago I emailed this local business owner. Since the inception of HyperLocal(s) I wanted her to come on the podcast. I wanted to tell her what an imprint her family's business made on my childhood. Thankfully, my email made it to the top of her inbox, and we were able to sit down and talk shop. Listen as this Urbana made mother of tw…

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Michelle Stallmeyer. A Stomach the Size of a Banana and the Secret to a Happy Marriage. 48:47

4M ago48:47

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Articulate and sweet and obviously loved, Michelle has been through it. However, she has been through it with her high school sweetheart by her side. Listen as this Centennial High School graduate talks not having prescription coverage during kidney failure, a close circle raising more than $70,000 to help pay for prescriptions, undergoing three ki…

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Ellen Hook. Caring for the Barn Before the House and Marrying an Abercrombie Model. 1:04:41

4M ago1:04:41

1:04:41

She's a mom at my school, and I didn't even know it! Maybe I need to open my eyes more, look up in the hallway and make an effort to know the parents around me. Many of us are so much more than what we see on the surface. Not only are we balancing the biggest job of raising kids, but some of us are keeping massive companies thriving, a family legac…

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Boost Your Brand: Expert Tips for Local Businesses to Stand Out Online with Daniel Blaho 42:50

4M ago42:50

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In this episode of Local Market Monopoly, branding expert Daniel Blaho shares the essential strategies for local businesses to enhance their online presence and boost their brand. He provides practical and actionable tips to transform your brand from unnoticed to unforgettable, empowering you to stand out in a competitive market. Clarence and Danie…

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Dalitso Sulamoyo. Transplanted from Africa to Middle America and Surviving on the Kindness of Strangers. 52:19

5M ago52:19

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Unexpected. This interview was an honest conversation about what I take for granted. It's a luxury for most—growing up in a place where opportunity is abundant. Dalitso came to the states for an education with few directions and not enough money to house and feed himself. Listen as this born Malawian moves himself from Africa to the Midwest in sear…

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11 Biggest Business Mistakes I've Made (And How to Avoid Them) 55:29

5M ago55:29

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In this milestone episode of Local Market Monopoly, Clarence Fisher reflects on his 11 biggest business mistakes and how you can avoid them. He shares valuable lessons learned from his journey and offers actionable tips to help you navigate common pitfalls and achieve long-term success. Clarence covers financial planning, sales and marketing strate…

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Sarah Bloomstrand. Falling in Love in an Ambulance and Working in the ER. 54:16

5M ago54:16

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This gal is 100 percent good, authentic and sweet. She is a ray of light. If you come in contact with her in or outside of the Emergency Department, consider yourself one of the lucky ones. I do! Listen as this Galesburg transplant made her way slowly but surely to Champaign-Urbana where she has planted her roots and grew her family. Married to a p…

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Claire Pritchard. NICU Noises and Removing All the Barriers. 57:33

5M ago57:33

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Most teachers don't get a unanimous vote of AWESOME from all their students. This one, however, does. Mrs. Pritchard appreciates that all kids learn differently, all kids ARE different, school should be fun and experienced through projects. Listen as this Chicago suburb transplants to our town of CU with her townie husband and young son. This mom f…

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The Bumba Brothers: Adonai & Peace. Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing and Make Some Shake. 47:46

5M ago47:46

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These two absolute shining stars taught me a lot. When they left Kitchen Table Studios, I was in a better mood than when we started. Wise beyond their years, these brothers should be so proud of their accomplishments. I'm excited to see them soar in the upcoming years. Listen as these Urbana brothers explain their parent's journey from the African …

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How to Create An Irresistible LinkedIn Profile that Actually Converts 21:04

5M ago21:04

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In this episode of Local Market Monopoly, host Clarence Fisher explores the untapped potential of LinkedIn for local businesses. He provides actionable tips to transform your LinkedIn profile from a digital ghost town into a powerful tool for customer engagement and business growth. Clarence introduces the "Local Leverage" strategy, shares effectiv…

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Kaitlyn Cornell. Fat Chance and Weight-Loss Drug Talk. 1:00:10

5M ago1:00:10

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Disordered eating and eating disorders have changed in terms of language, scope and target demographic. What used to be a common topic in library books and after school specials is now talked about less as other mental health topics take center stage. However, more than ever with social media, weight loss drugs and misinformation, disordered eating…

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7 Tips to Help Local Business Owners Master the Art of Self-Promotion 38:20

6M ago38:20

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In this episode of Local Market Monopoly, Clarence Fisher discusses the importance of self-promotion for dominating your local market. Clarence emphasizes the need for business owners to effectively promote themselves and shares seven strategies to do so. He begins by exploring the art of crafting an elevator pitch and offers tips for creating a co…

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Austin Beaty. Fishing Over Hunting Philosophy and the GOAT of Quote. 49:10

6M ago49:10

49:10

Insurance is supposed to be dry. Not a lot of flair, color and charisma involved. Austin bucks that stereotype. His education in communications and creative outlets bring a fresh perspective to the industry, and sales, in general. Listen as this Southern Illinois boy meets even more southern girl and builds a family and a business here in C-U. By d…

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Andrew & Emily Harrington. We’ve Run Out of Content and What’s the One Thing We Don’t Know About Each Other. 1:01:59

6M ago1:01:59

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This pod is an oldie but a goodie. We pushed this episode back to release the Boston ep for timeliness reasons. When we have nothing left to talk about, we play a game. Art imitating life. We do this sometimes when walking or waiting impatiently for something. Listen as my husband and "Tales From Two Townies" segment star talk "bringing the funk, u…

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Jennifer Shelby. Finding Love at a Tailgate and Bringing Hollywood to Central Illinois. 58:42

6M ago58:42

58:42

Another That's What She Said cohort visits Kitchen Table Studios. She is smart, powerful, commanding and confident in her abilities and talents. Jen is no stranger to business, grief and going after what she wants. Listen as this Arizona born, Champaign raised, fixture in our community shares her opinion of our little-big community, her love of ani…

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Connor Block. Breeding the Horse and Falling off the Bull. 33:38

6M ago33:38

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Unfiltered. He warned me. This sweet guy isn't afraid to speak his mind, speak the truth and raise a little hell once in a while. Please excuse the MIC sounds, we did our best with the remote location. Listen as this proud Villa Grove born-and-raised seasonal farmer, horseman and new business owner talks about his family farm, "Team Block," assisti…

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Bridgett Evenson-Laird. Big Changes Cause Big Breakdowns and Taking off the Mask. 56:26

7M ago56:26

56:26

Authentic, sweet, vulnerable and warm. She is everything you'd want in a teacher, her first vocation. She is everything you'd want in a realtor, her career now. Listen as this townie talks about switching careers, her ultimate purpose of helping people, building the life that you want, low level anxiety and spells of sadness turning into debilitati…

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Patrick Stokes. A Different Kind of Interview and Seán’s Fight Against Tragedy. 23:29

7M ago23:29

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Because of sound quality and the irreplaceable connection that comes with face-to-face interviews, I avoid Zoom and phone interviews at all costs. However, if something or someone’s message trumps those variables, I make an exception. That’s the case for Patrick Stokes and his son, Seán. Listen to a recall of May 17, 2024 when Patrick got a call no…

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SoeYun Song. Using Humor to Heal and Toxic Positivity. 1:09:06

7M ago1:09:06

1:09:06

I met SoeYun during the 2024 That's What She Said (TWSS) rehearsals. She was well spoken and full of good advice and thoughtful observations. Then came the humor. Her storytelling was second-to-none, sandwiched with takeaways and pearls of wisdom. Listen as this now midwesterner explains how she went from Seoul, Korea to the tiny town of Tolono! Sh…

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Emily Donohoe. Back Breaking Work and Done at One. 1:16:37

7M ago1:16:37

1:16:37

I met Emily D. when I was an eager mom who has since peaked at parenthood. Sign up for all the things. Take all the notes. Fill up the calendar. She was president of our pre-k board and patient with my onslaught of questions. At this time, Emily was laid up and recovering from one of MANY surgeries to repair and reconstruct the bones that keep fail…

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Grace (Khachaturian) Hurtubise. It's OK and Finding Peace in Unexpected Places. 1:09:11

8M ago1:09:11

1:09:11

What a pleasure it was to sit across from a professional in communications. I had a lot more in common than I expected with this old soul, wise-beyond-her-years, grounded girl. Listen as this Champaign native talks purity before marriage, leaving the popular ciLiving local lifestyle show, maintaining uncompromisable roots while being flexible enoug…

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Nicole Morgan. Prison Break and the Lead Tree in Peter Pan. 1:07:26

8M ago1:07:26

1:07:26

Big personality. Red hair. Red lip. Huge heart. Her life ballooned beyond blue collar expectations into a higher education in performance. A built-in family and a special needs child lead her to a life of nurturing, advocating and creating a new normal. Listen to this Pontiac, Illinois transplant talk operatic music, singing as a learned skill, big…

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Brett Shaw. Addicted to Feeling Good and Vibe Setter. 1:04:14

8M ago1:04:14

1:04:14

Electric. Energetic. Magnetic. He doesn't even drink caffeine anymore. He is high on life. Brett feeds off people, hard work, momentum and passion. New to his schedule and routine, is the hard-to-achieve concept of BALANCE. This is the only podcast I didn't have to edit and the only podcast guest that brought a professional videographer/photographe…

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Nicole Allen. Cold Calling and It's Not Always Black and White. 44:48

8M ago44:48

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A farming family gave Nicole the foundation for a degree in agriculture, a husband in agriculture and a first job in agriculture. Two kids later, Nicole has traded in corn and soybeans for color analysis. This home-run business has kept her calendar full beyond her wildest expectations. Listen to this Ursa native, a town of 600 people, talk small t…

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Andrew & Emily Harrington. The Boston Massacre and Andrew the Male Nurse. 1:11:05

9M ago1:11:05

1:11:05

My husband, Andrew Harrington, and I podcast from our Boston hotel room. Our third guest, the hotel housekeeper, makes multiple off-MIC cameos. We are in Massachusetts in an effort to follow the Illini Basketball Team through March Madness. This obsession (of Andrews) leads to an achilleas injury from overuse of the gas pedal during these 14-hour u…

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Airiel Sadler. Reasons to Celebrate Get Taken Away and the Importance of Fresh Shoes. 58:01

9M ago58:01

58:01

I had the pleasure of meeting weekly with Airiel Sadler during the 2024 rehearsals of That's What She Said. She was shy, then sweet, then vulnerable, then funny then articulate. Each time I listened to her speak, her words became more dynamic and more meaningful. She got 7 minutes on stage. Here is the full story of her glorious mess. Listen as thi…

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Rachel Lindemann. I've Been Told I Register Young and Slashers. 1:04:18

9M ago1:04:18

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It's not easy to follow your dream, to start something from scratch, to hustle and practice and hone your craft in the hopes that you are talented enough, or lucky enough, to one day be discovered for the gifts that you have to share. Listen as this local talks about her background in dance. This background would create a craving for the stage. She…

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Wes Hanner. The Modern-Day Ice Cream Man and a Need for Redemption. 48:58

9M ago48:58

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How did this once cubicle dwelling-ad salesman turn into the modern-day ice cream man? Listen as this local talks about his college days: the good, the bad and the ugly, how these days led to a need to prove himself, how my own good, bad and ugly days overlap with his, his full circle return to his fraternity house as a mentor to the younger guys, …

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DeAngelo Newson with Wife Stef. Love at First Bite With the Meat Man and High Expectations Lead to Heated Conversations. 1:03:25

9M ago1:03:25

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This professionally trained chef, with wife Stef, fell in love with cooking food when he saw his cousin's face light up while eating his first solo dish. This passion won out over his second love, basketball, and would lead him to the pursuit of higher education at Le Cordon Bleu in Atlanta. This militant environment would widdle a thousand student…

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Anthony Corapi. Under a Microscope and Growing up in a World Where Everything’s Permissible but Nothing’s Forgivable. 1:05:12

10M ago1:05:12

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This retiree of the US Navy, changed his course entirely at the height of his military career. Move up or move out. He didn't opt for travel and noon naps, rather he chose steering a ship full of high school students. Listen as this Brooklyn-born New Yorker talks about meeting the woman that will get him to Heaven, being the Chief Operating Officer…

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Ryann Monahan. When are You Finally Considered a Townie and Rewriting the Script of Your Life. 1:08:51

10M ago1:08:51

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Once upon a time at a local baby pool, a talkative, pretty, friendly mom with a 100-watt smile struck up a conversation with me. Almost a decade later, this mom and I would end up living in parallel orbits as our sons traveled through summers, sports and school together. Listen as this Chicago suburbanite talks about her life raising three boys int…

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Ryan Groff. The Music Man and Modern Drugs. 53:06

10M ago53:06

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I finally meet the multi-talented, teacher, musician, YMCA Body Attack King and hair God, Ryan Groff. Ryan has been on my potential list since the beginning of the podcast as a male "gotta" interview. Listen as this Southern Illinoisan talks about his crossover from jock to rock, teaching all musical abilities through tons of instruments over 60 le…

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