For 4 1/2 years I've interviewed townies and transplants orbiting the Champaign-Urbana area. What an immense privilege. That's 224 consecutive Tuesdays where I have released an episode first from kitchen table studios and finally from WCIA. Special thanks to my husband, Andrew, for being my first, last and reoccurring guest. This was an idea born out of a need to do something creative, tap into a dormant space in my brain and carry me through the transition of full-time stay-at-ho...
Jul 7
53 min
Anthony joins me AGAIN on the podcast to talk about life after the military, including the simple joy that dog training brings him. Listen as this South Carolina country kid talks about becoming a dog trainer, injuries in the field, what a typical day looks like, how his training cycles go and box store dog walks. I couldn't believe the many layers to Anthony. The more he talked, the more I discovered about this former military man turned dog trainer. .................................. Pleas...
Jun 30
53 min
What a high energy, community-driven all-around good guy. I thought my email would get buried under stacks of more important notices. I was delighted with a quick response and a willingness to be a pod guest. Listen as this trademark townie talks philanthropy, Dancing With the Stars, dogs, real estate, community development, fatherhood, local art, picking up trash around our park, the nepotism stereotype and Robeson's Department Store. This family namesake forever shaped Champaign-Urbana, an...
Jun 23
52 min
This all-American sport has his whole heart. From hosting batting practice to watching his son coach to learning from the pros, he loves it all. Listen as this perfect representation of a melting pot; born in Jamaica, Bronx raised and Midwest rooted, talks travel baseball, glove restringing and restoration, service above self, the long last art of the conversation, Panera's social network, the importance of education, working with young baseball players, bringing back nuggets from pro g...
Jun 16
53 min
Barber, marketing consultant, friend and trading card aficionado RETURNS to discuss his current passion/hobby and big source of JOY, trading cards. His alter ego, J. Bizzler, literally enters the chat. Listen as this St. Louis area-born, Champaign-rooted, scissor master talks all things trading cards. The hobby from my generation's youth has made a comeback in a BIG way. With modern tech and platforms only fueling the fire, trading cards have become big business and big money for the buyer an...
Jun 9
54 min
I am so grateful to meet, know and interview such an exceptional human being. She gives selflessly to others and wants to make a difference in the community. Listen as Fort Wayne native talks about boundaries and work-life balance, licensed social work, teaching a course in grief (not only in death but in life changes) and teaching a course about hospitalized children at U of I, the role of a Child-Life Specialist, displaying a passion for pediatric health care, mentoring professionally...
Jun 2
53 min
My husband and I recount the highs, lows, ups, downs and incredible core memories from our two week family vacation in Italy. Listen as Andrew comes back to the studio after a brief hiatus to talk about why my phone keeps going off, why hasn't been on an episode in a while, helping a friend, the flight, Venice, Sorrento, Rome and meeting Pope Leo, pasta, pizza, gelato and McDonalds and everything that went right and the few flubs that come with every vacation. Thank you so much for list...
May 26
53 min
This sweet, soft spoken gentle man, joins me on the podcast to talk about his road to and from the air force. The good, the bad and the ugly. Listen as this South Carolina country kid talks about the decision to go into the military, childhood and police officer parents, performing/entertaining in the military, wheelchair basketball and adaptive sports, shoe sales, gig musicianship, healing through music, the pivot to dog training, St. Joe, The Blend Spot and Crones. I couldn't be...
May 19
53 min
What a great time talking to this silly, light-hearted science buff and comic lover. Listen as this St. Joe born and raised standout talks about his unorthodox hairdo and the regime for maintaining his Weird Al Yankovic/Slash-like locks, comic books, Comic-Con, Conjunction Junction, singing (surprise song!), self-publishing, freelance writing, video games and self-deprecating humor. Todd was game for anything and a force of energy and smarts. Thank you so much for listening! Howev...
May 12
53 min
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