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This week we hang out with my girl Miss Kaila Messerli, and talk about....well, everything!!!! Kaila brings and energy and an insanely creative mind every place she goes and we'll share a bit of it on this week's episode!

This week we link up with Ghost tours expert Orion Couling, host of the amazing podcast Shadow Carriers. Orion leads incredible ghost tours in News Orleans as well as Chicago (currently an incredible tour of Andersonville).  Check out a really fun episode here as well as my top 10(ish) list of scary movies.https://www.orioncoulingnola.com

School librarian. Paranormal investigator. Activist. Known Insomniac. Ghost hunting superstar. All right here folks, as we hang with the homie Andronike!  @spookysisterhood @sugarmeparanormal @paranormal.possumsDid a spirit knock out our recording after the interview? You be the judge!

Deonte is back!!!!Servantsforhope.com2nd annual Black tie gala on Sept. 28th @NYCH Art Gallery

Christopher J. pennant joins us once again to talk about....well, things. And we know you've been dying to here about things for a while now.

Lauren's back. Check her out on her You Tube Channel Chicago Reacts as well as many others she puts out in the atmosphere! Always one of this show's favs, we talk about stuff including my new fascination with the Mothman!!! Also, be warned of my long silly bed frame story to start the pod....no cats were harmed in this taping!

Will Byington has the best life.....taking pictures of some of the greatest moments and the greatest times of our era, whether its baseball games, rock shows or even amazing musical cruises. Plus it can't hurt that everryone thinks you're one hell of a guy! Come share a moment with one of the coolest guys around and hear a little bit about his story. Will can be found on social media everywhere, plus his book "We are Cubs fans" is out right now!!! Look for Will at your next cool concert or even better, right here on this wek's podcast!

We chat with the homie Chris!!!!!

Ladies and gents this is a good one - we're so busy planning this peace fest event (as you'll hear) that we never quite had a chance to give you a long one, but I think you'll love our chat with Heavy Crownz and a bit of a run down of Peace fest, happening June 1st on the Peace Campus at 64th and Honore (in Chicago).imagineenglewoodif.org/peacefest

The Marian University of Wisconsin Board of Trustees and Marian University's sponsor, the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes, recently announced that Aaron Sadoff has been appointed the 18th president of Marian University. He will succeed Dr. Michelle Majewski, who retired after 37 years of service to the university, including four years as president.Aaron, a Fondy native, will look to bring a new vision and outlook on a school built on faith and tradition. His energy is infectious andhe chats with us today on the podcast!!!https://bit.ly/446Lv33

Munster's own Pat Porte has been acting for years, but now he may be playing his greatest roll yet as Bugsy for the new dinner theater spot opening up in Jefferson park, Vito's Vault!!!!Vitos Vault5901 W. Lawrence AvenueChicago, IL 60630

Our guest this week is Marian university senior Kevin Simmons. The Milwaukee native is a Management Information Systems Major with a Minor in Data Analytics, along with being a poet, a podcaster and an active member of Marian's Business Club. This year Kevin has the distinct honor ofbeing the keynote speaker for Marian University's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Prayer Breakfast will taking place Jan. 15th!Great chat with a great kid who's future is as bright as the fun. 1st podcast episode released for the new year for a special occicassion on a special day!

Another good one to end 2023 on high note, Reggie and i have run in the "that's agood dude" circles for quite a while but for some reason or another we never got to link up for projects! Well that vhanges today as we link up on this episode and talk all things life......

Not many good things come out of Ohio, luckily one of those few gems joins us on the final episode of the year! Danielle Porter has brough an infectious energetic personality to the Cubs front office and is making waves around this crazy place. We talk about all kinds of stuff, including WHAM.....yes, that WHAM. Just part one of a great interview.....everyone have a great holiday, thanks for supporting the show and we'll see you all next year!!!!

I got to hang out with my homie Cubs front desk receptionsit and overall do everything woamn, Sierra Fultz. Known more for her bright smile and amazing cookies, we have some fun catching up on music, baseball and cookies! On a mission to check out all 30 baseball stadiums, find out which ones She likes, hates, and who's left!. Also, do you have a "situation"? All this and more....

Back again and this time with a vengeance!!! Well, actually this time with Rachel Bradshaw, currently a Depaul student already making waves in the sports industry. We talk sports (of curse), as well as the aspects of marketing and her experience in the crazy world of sports. We also speak of other things including Justins and Queen (not the Queen but THEE Queen!!!). very fun episode with one of the next bright minds of the industry. Check it out!!!

We hang out with one of my guys, Matt Webb! (I know you all love the creative title, dontcha?)

We get to chat with the Divison 3 women's basketball player of the year, All- American (and the pride of Philo, IL) Elyce Knudsen. Did you know Philo is called the "center of the universe"? Learn this and may other things on this episode!!!

It's Springsteen Week at Wrigley, so why not have a chat with Phi/NJ native and one of the best professor's at Marian Universitry Dr. James Gray!

let's have a "serious" discussion with one of Marian University's Student of the year, 23' grad Tanner Chester!

Who wants to talk and dating and work stuff???? A fun conversation with my girl Rebecca Moe!

Heres another day in the life with Jonah....this time with me along for the ride!!! Finally got to speak to Jonah Fialkow, one the the awesome vendors at Wrigley Field and also the CEO of Bracketology. And while we spoke about the usual things, Cubs, Wrigley, etc...we also took a deep dive into the important stuff like Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber. Plus there's a Johnny Bananas mention (I'm determined to get the MTV The Challenge bracket somehow!). We also got into Bracketology and one of my favorite reality shows, Survivor! (If you're not a fan of Survivor Austrailia well you should be). Great chat with a great guy who's putting out great content all the time! Check him out on the podcast and on his own platforms here:https://bracketology.tv/https://www.tiktok.com/@jewishjonahhttps://twitter.com/jewishjonahhttps://www.instagram.com/jewishjonah/https://www.facebook.com/jonah.fialkow/

My girl from the D who I met in the Chi and is now in the A.....Nina Coppo is in the house for this episode!!!!

Im not fully convinced Katie Lindsley isn't an actual MCU character.....but luckily she took time from her busy schedukle of fighting of space aliens and coaching hockey to chat with us for a bit. Katie is at the core of the start of the development of the Marian University Women's Hockey program and youth hockey in Fondy. Plus her nutrition and fitness game is unmatched. But thats not why we're here, as we learned all about Katie's own development in coaching and mentoring, as well as adapting new philosphies and her own personal evolution. Sounds much fancier than it is, trust me. We also somehow mention the Dieners, so that should tell you something. Anyways, great interview. katie is on all socials so if you wanna connect for hickey or training or general superhero skills development find her @Katie Lindsley

This episode we hang out with Marian University mens soccer player and student of the year Drew Cowden!!!

My guy Mike Hughes is making big moves on the Chicago sports scene. covering the WNBA and the Chicago Sky, Mike has carved out a amazing niche in the podcast world and Chicago sports in general, especially with his show "Mike on the Mic". He joins us for a quick rundown with everything going on in sports, while we catch up and learn about his story and grind in the game.

Sami Williams is living the dream. Working for your favorite team, living in Chicago, coming off a average college softball career (only recognized as one of the greatest softball players ever) and playing pro softball....yeah life is pretty good. Sami chats with us about those things and others (including the ice machine drama) on this week's show. Will she be our softball team 10-99's secret weapon this summer? Only time will tell....

She's an actress, producer, comedian, hairstylist and Tinder profession swipoer.....here's funnylady Anna Lucero!Rememeber March is celebrate women's history month! So act appropriately!!!

Here we go again! We're back with another bepisode and a truly interesting conversation with marian University seniro & president of their student Diversity Club Robert Cooper. Usually every year I speak to students about to make their next steps into the world but this time I was more curious about the state of some things happening with the club and the campus. Very interesting conversation learning about Robert and the whats happenings in the world of Fondy, but more so some of the things we can do and support students following in our footsteps. Great convo, great kid, great school......hopefully you learn a thing or two from this one.

My girl Erin Vogel is back again and this time she's here to talk more about her surprise announcement in running for one of the three District Council positions for Chicago's 9th Police District!The new ordinance that created these councils, Empowering Communities for Public Safety (ECPS), was created by activists and organizers who have long fought for accountability and transparency within CPD, with elections being held this February!Was more than happy to catch up with my old friend and share a few things since our last chat on the show. Enjoy!

Michelle Bubon is the current manager of guest services department for the Minnesota Twins, but you may know her from her days of being a bad ass field guard for the Cubs back in the day. We catch up with the travels of Michelle (who was even a Brewer up until recently) and what she's up to and adapting to life in Minnesota days into her transition to the city. First Rob with the Rangers now Michelle, soon former Cubs event ops peeps will be running MLB! God help us all!

Got to hang out and chat with my homie Delia! A nice long chat right in time for the holidays.....So sit back, grab a cup of cocoa and listen as Delia and I cover a very wide range of topics!!!!

How can you not love Alex Bustamante? Owner & operator of Bustamante Media LLC in Milwaukee, I've known Alex for quite a while, so a well overdue conversation has been needed! Here's another situation of you don't really know people until you actually talk - something we all do and just judge people off the most random and sometimes worst experiences. So I'm extremely grateful to have this chat to share with you guys on this week's podcast so you hear an incredible story form an extraordinary guy.

Comedian/Producer/Host Jacqui Zee really does it all....or at least has in the past! One of Chicago's busiest people, Jacqui is truly living her best life these days and we get to hear all about it! Jacqui is also the host for our big charity event and she gives us some insight or her life and her humor. And we discuss tacos......???? A fun one featuring one of the coolest ladies you'll ever meet!

On this episode we have a chat with Principal Jennifer Farrand of Academy of St. Benedict the African located in the heart of Englewood in Chicago...also my old grade school! ASBA and Principal Farrand have been doing amazing things and been in the news recently and I wanted to catch up on all the things happening at my old stomping grounds. If you're looking to send your kid to an amazing school with an amazing loving atmosphere I can't say enough about what's happening at ASBA!!! Check it out!!!https://www.academystbenedict.org

Khobi! Ive know Khobs for a long time....he was on the first basketball team I ever coach and has always been an exceptional hardworker and kid with a great personality. His jumper wasn't bad either. Doing great work as a writer on the NBA beat in Orlando, we talk hoops (just like the title says) and all about his come up! Great convo - check out my guy on twitter @Khobi_Price

A quick rundown on all things basketball and what to expect from the Bulls this season!!!

Tis the season for NBA basketball and the reason I even own cable!!!!

One of the best conversations we've had on the show thus far! Check it out!!!!

Catching up all things pro wrestling with Qumar just in time for SummerSlam!!!!

Four years ago my friend Marianne decided to run for Alderman because she not only loves her community, but because many decisions made in City Hall didn't reflect the true values and voices of those who live in the 46th Ward.She lost by 25 votes. Than was then, this is now, and now she's back and ready talk about just how she can help the 46 move into a environmentally positive future. Plus, anyone who talks about the Ghostbusters movies must be someone we need in office!Scientist by trade, community-activist by passion, this is a cool episode!!!!https://www.mariannefor46.com/facebook.com/marianneuptownTwitter - @marianneuptownLaLONdaPaLoOzA! 2023 Campaign Launch Party - July 30th Clarendon park!!!