Previous guest, Cedar King, returns to talk about C-U At Home's largest fundraiser of the year, One Winter Night. Participants spend a night out in the elements to paint a poignant picture of what just a handful of hours can feel like for our local unhoused community. This episode Cedar brings a success story with him, Elizabeth Campbell, to share her story of growth, resilience and the comeback. Listen as Cedar, Michigan transplant and Liz Campbell, Bloomington-Normal transplant, talk ...
Dec 16, 2025
57 min
This magnetic ray of chaos, smiles and energy was an easy interview. Proud of both his history as a Marine and present as a DJ and Toys for Tots Coordinator, he brought an energy that was undeniable. Listen as this Chicagoland transplant talks about his unique upbringing with a two year high school sabbatical in Japan, using athleticism to shape his diligence and work ethic, surviving and thriving during bootcamp and beyond, the urge and disappointment of never becoming a drill in...
Dec 9, 2025
56 min
The sweetest vet answered my texts when I needed emotional support, encouragement and someone to say, "You are doing the right thing." Listen as Bloomington native and University of Illinois graduate, Dr. Mary Laptew talks about her background in veterinary medicine, knowing your strengths and weaknesses and all things end-of-life animal care. When is the right time to put your animal "down," what are the options for end-of-life services, what does each scenario look like and how do you...
Dec 2, 2025
53 min
My prayers have been answered. My dream has come true. Not email, nor text was answered. A good old-fashioned drop by was what it took to win an interview with the elusive, Thad Morrow. Listen as this Jacksonville, IL native talks about his love for all things Italian, living and studying abroad, falling madly in love with European culture, getting a chance in the restaurant business, culinary school, cubicle life, Mario Batali, starting restaurants, closing restaurants, managing staff,...
Nov 24, 2025
53 min
He wanted to make sure he wrapped up his podcast under the honest reality that most recovery stories don't play out the way his did. The stats tell a much different outcome. Through years of struggle and working the program, Jay shares the recovery years. Listen as townie Jay Ramshaw returns to talk about the years after he quit drinking. Jay describes the work; the program he adopted, the help he received and the help he gave. He knows and appreciates that everything he has good in hi...
Nov 18, 2025
53 min
Thomas Holmes, a guest from April 2023 episode #72, wanted to promote an upcoming event featuring a keynote speaker that has been on my interview list for quite some time. This combination of recovery and giving back and makes for a compelling interview of storytelling and awareness. Listen as Thomas, from the Chicago projects, mixes with townie, Jay Ramshaw, to talk about their upcoming event, Milestones & Miracles: A Recovery Happens Celebration on November 20 from 6 to 8 at Hya...
Nov 10, 2025
53 min
I needed a confidence boost. She was there for what I needed when I needed it most. I was tickled to see her public, professional persona matched her warm and friendly demeanor in person. Listen as this Chicago suburbanite talks journalism schooling, why TV news, stories she will never forget, a familial workplace, mentoring the next generation, losing public anonymity, taking criticism then and now, hair, makeup and wardrobe, feeling pride and comfort in her career trajectory and how t...
Nov 4, 2025
54 min
I am adding video podcasting to my repertoire of podcast mediums. This is in addition to just the audio version. Kitchen-Table-Studios turned professional- recording-studio. Elevate. Progress. Change. Difficult. During this transition, I have banked a batch of episodes in the new studio. The infrastructure and powers that be aren't quiteeeee ready. Any. Day. Now. this new launch will happen. If you want to listen to the audio version as normal, NOTHING will change for you. However...
Oct 28, 2025
45 min
Best friends committed to their skills and each other. Listen as these Gilman/Onarga BFFS discuss their small town upbringing, being different in a homogeneous environment, first time they met, trajectory of their friendship, two different skill sets, training, working together, breaking out of a confined space, opening a business together and living and breathing the body adornment space. These two have high expectations for their work and the clients they see. Pride and a master...
Oct 21, 2025
1 hr 15 min
She didn't have to say "yes" to my request of coming on the pod. She does not need or want the recognition. I believe as a personal favor and to highlight the efforts of the United Way, she gave me her time and voice. Through this interview, you get a clearer picture of the position Hope plays in our community. Literally and figuratively. Listen as this Missouri-grown Midwesterner talks about the surprising scope of the Fighting Illini community, the change in trajectory the Illin...
Oct 14, 2025
52 min
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