Podcasts about Southern Illinois

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central preview all the FCS football action on the Week 5 slate. The duo discusses: Can No. 2 South Dakota State survive a tough road test against No. 10 Illinois State? Who wins a crucial MVFC matchup between No. 8 Youngstown State and No. 21 Southern Illinois? A projected Top 25 defensive battle between No. 22 Colgate and No. 20 Harvard Does No. 19 Northern Arizona rebound with a ranked win over No. 12 Idaho State? Should the winner of No. 25 Jackson State and Alabama A&M be the favorite to win the SWAC East? We also make our “Superdog” upset picks of the week and preview multiple other key Week 5 matchups. All this & more right here on The Bluebloods! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dad kicks the door down with an all-time cold open, and then we settle into a real conversation with Dawson Yates, a Southern Illinois outdoorsman who's built a loyal following by staying authentic. If you've ever felt like hunting content has turned into a highlight reel or a shopping catalog, Dawson explains why he refuses to play that game and how simple, honest storytelling can connect with brand-new hunters and seasoned grinders alike.We talk waterfowl hunting the way most of us live it: busted plans, mud flats, storm hunts, and the satisfaction of earning every bird. Dawson shares what surprised him most about turning hunting into content, what it's like meeting people at trade shows, and why he'd rather help a kid learn etiquette than shame them online. We also get into the behind-the-scenes work of building Talking Timber from the ground up, from hand-pressing shirts to dialing in suppliers and shipping orders across almost all 50 states.Then the conversation gets deeper. Dawson opens up about mental health, faith, and the daily devotional habit that's helped him and a lot of people watching. He shares why the outdoors can be more than an escape, and how a platform can mean something when it points people toward hope and better community.If this one hits home, subscribe, share it with a hunting buddy, and leave a review so more people can find the show.DM One Hell of Life podcast on Instagram or TikTok to enter the monthly listener drawingCall or text 850-251-8650 or visit www.floridaducks.com to book your trip, Williamson OutfittersUse code OHL15 for 15 percent off at  https://www.waterlandco.comUse code ONEHELLOFALIFEOUTDOORS for 15 percent off your order @ www.froggtoggs.comDirty Duck Coffee: use code onehellofalife15 for 15% offFollow us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/onehellofalifepodcast/?hl=en

Send us Fan MailHost Mighty Fine and guest Dianah McGreehan explore how to make the case for converting a building into a homeless shelter. Together, they discuss strategies to address community concerns, navigate "not in my backyard" opposition, and build support for the project during a town hall meeting. Host: Mighty Fine, MPH, CHES  Mighty Fine is the Associate Executive Director of the American Public Health Association (APHA), where he provides leadership across initiatives that advance public health science, policy and systems change. In this role, he helps shape APHA's strategic direction while leading efforts to design, implement, and evaluate programs that strengthen public health practice and improve health outcomes. He also provides technical assistance, consultation, and evidence-to-practice translation to local, state, and national partners.Guest Information: Dianah McGreehan Dianah McGreehan serves as the Director of Violence Prevention Programs for the City of Carbondale, where she leads initiatives focused on collaborative partnerships to enhance community safety. As a dedicated civic leader, she actively serves on numerous local committees and boards. As President of the Good Samaritan Ministries Board of Directors, she is helping guide the development of a new low-barrier, non-congregate homeless shelter that will support the Southern Illinois region. McGreehan is also a Ph.D. candidate in the School of Communication Studies at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Her scholarship centers on complicated grief, traumatic loss, and community resilience. Her chapter, "Lost in Hope: (De)constructing Hope in 'Missing Person' Discourses," published in Doing Autoethnography (2017), examines her personal experience with ambiguous loss following the disappearance of her sister in 2002. Her current research looks at the complicated grief associated with the traumatic loss of a loved one to homicide. For her dissertation, she is working with the national organization Parents of Murdered Children Inc. (POMC) to better understand community building through shared stories and rituals surrounding loss. Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianah-mcgreehan-b159b2136/ 

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Travels With Randy Route 66 In The Fall of '26 Episode 5 is here! Central & Southern Illinois Travel Budget and Remote Work Randy explained his travel budget system, detailing how he allocates approximately $1,500 monthly for expenses including hotels and gas, with gas costs fluctuating based on state prices. He described how he uses hotel points to reduce costs and plans to pay off his van by next November. Randy shared that while remote work made long-term travel feasible, the scheduling challenges eventually led him to retire, as managing work commitments while traveling became too difficult. Route 66 Trip and Updates Randy discussed his current Route 66 trip, explaining how it differs from his previous one by allowing him to spend more time exploring museums, taking photos of historical sites like Abraham Lincoln's first business in New Salem, Illinois, and enjoying local ice cream. He mentioned plans for a future Alaska trip in June next year, which would complete his mission of visiting every national park in the United States and its territories. Bubba announced that their podcast catalog is now available on YouTube, with 159 episodes uploaded through an automated process using their RSS feed. Route 66 Podcast Growth Updates Bubba and Randy discussed the success of their podcast "Travels With Randy," noting significant growth in subscribers and views, as well as strong calendar sales. Randy shared updates on his current Route 66 trip, explaining how staying in one location allows for more exploration and visiting local attractions, such as the Anheuser-Busch brewery and Merrimack Caverns. He observed that while some towns have not changed much, others have improved their Route 66 offerings, likely with grant funding. Road Trip Art Discoveries Randy and Bubba discussed Randy's road trip through Illinois, where he discovered unique murals, neon signs, and muffler men statues. Bubba explained that bus benches with murals are limited to Chicago due to a single advertising contract. Randy shared his plans to document the giant statues he encountered in portrait format for social media, noting that these statues include various objects beyond just muffler men. Route 66 Illinois History Discussion Randy explained the complex history of Route 66 in Illinois, noting that the original 1926 route has been rerouted multiple times due to bridge construction and highway changes, making it challenging to follow the exact historical path. He advised Bubba to explore downtown areas of Route 66-associated towns even if they're not directly on the route, as many interesting sites can be found off the main road. Randy shared his experience of missing Granite City on his initial 1926 route trip and emphasized the importance of visiting downtown areas for better exploration opportunities. Illinois Travel Content Planning Randy discussed plans to create a master recap post with links to all Illinois travel posts, which will serve as a centralized resource for viewers planning their own trips. Bubba explained that he converts Randy's photo collections into YouTube videos using AI assistance, with one Illinois post already resulting in an 11-minute video and potentially expanding to a 45-minute compilation. The discussion highlighted the growing success of their content, with 1.5 million views on Facebook in the past 30 days, and Randy shared updates about his current travel setup including reliable charging systems and Verizon Wi-Fi connectivity. Harvest Host RV Experience Discussion Randy discussed Harvest Host, explaining how it provides access to 1,500 properties like wineries and farms across the United States for RVers with annual memberships. He shared his positive experiences staying at various locations, including a seventh-generation farm in Michigan where he enjoyed homemade pickles and had the orchard to himself. Randy mentioned his strategy of arriving early to handle business requirements and then having flexibility to explore the area later, suggesting this could be a potential sponsorship opportunity for their podcast. Route 66 Illinois Attractions Discussion Randy shared insights about Route 66 in Illinois, highlighting the state's effective navigation signage and the importance of exploring historical alignment changes. Key attractions discussed included Joliet's Rialto Square Theater and the American Giants Museum in Atlanta, which has helped revitalize the local economy. Randy expressed hope for the passage of the Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act, emphasizing its potential to benefit towns along the route, and mentioned an upcoming interview with Tom Perkins from Gardner, Illinois. Route 66 Trip Planning Discussion Randy and Bubba discussed Randy's recent Route 66 trip through Illinois, where he visited landmarks including Navy Pier and the Basilica of St. Louis, and completed an interview with Tom Perkins of The Shop on Route 66 in Gardener, IL. . They planned future content including interviews in Missouri (particularly at the midpoint between Chicago and Santa Monica) and discussed calendar distribution, noting that the calendar is available at three locations in Illinois: Tom's Place in Gardner, the Standard Station in Odell, and the visitor center in Bloomington-Normal. 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In 1984, William Bruce Rose, the biological father of Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose, vanished in Southern Illinois. Nearly three years later, a teenager came forward with a disturbing story of murder, a body hidden in an abandoned mining area, and a knife thrown into a reservoir.A man was eventually convicted of William's murder, but his remains were never recovered.Check out our new American Hauntings Podcast Network for even more spooky shows.Have a question or comment? Text us on the Haunt Line @ 217-791-7859New Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/troytaylorodditiesCheck out our updated website and sign up for our newsletter at AmericanHauntingsPodcast.comWant an episode every week, plus other awesome perks and discounts? Check out our Patreon pageFind out merch at AmericanHauntingsClothing.comFollow us on Twitter @AdamsLife365, @AmerHauntsPod, @TroyTaylor13, @CodyBeckSTLFollow us on Instagram @AmericanHauntingsPodcast, @AdamsLife365, @TroyTaylorgram, @CodyBeckSTLThis episode was written and produced by Adam White.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jonny and Heather welcome Juniper Oxford to the show. Juniper is the coordinator for Southern Illinois University's Paulette Curkin Pride Resource Center and responsibe for planning the university's events for LGBTQIA+ History Month. We take this opportunity to check in on how the Resource Center and DEI programs, in general, are doing in Southern Illinois despite a national assault on such support. This year's history month continues a four year trend of increasing in size as our community comes together to celebrate its history. Link to the schedule forthcoming, but trust that we will keep you posted throughout the coming month about the myriad events on the calendar.

The Drive gets an early look at Illinois vs. Ohio State ahead of Saturday's Big Ten opener in Columbus. What are Katin Houser's passing preferences, and how could his tendencies impact the Illini's chances against the Buckeyes? Plus, the guys break down the latest at quarterback for the Chicago Bears and discuss whether veteran Case Keenum could be called upon with Caleb Williams dealing with a hamstring injury & Tyson Bagent going into the Concussion Protocol. Illinois enters Big Ten play 2-1 after Katin Houser threw for a season-high 305 yards against Southern Illinois. Houser has completed 74.1% of his passes with eight touchdowns through three games. Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook.

Illinois at Ohio State Prediction by Tony T.Illinois beat Southern Illinois 48–10 as Houser passed for 305 yards and Collin Dixon caught eight balls for 131 yards and two touchdowns. Ohio State routed Kent State 59–3; Sayin completed 18 of 22 passes for 241 yards and two scores.

All-American linebacker J Leman joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to review Illinois football's 48-10 win over Southern Illinois. Leman breaks down another strong passing performance for Katin Houser, Collin Dixon and crew; what improvements he saw from the Illini defense; lingering concerns heading into Big Ten play; and flashes from some freshmen, including RB Javari Barnett. Then Leman looks ahead to the Illini's monumental task at No. 7 Ohio State on Saturday.Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on:Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NPSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz (0:00) - Intro(2:08) - Leman's thoughts on SIU win(4:08) - Thoughts on Illini's strong passing attack(9:28) - Concerns in running game(12:30) - Freshman RB Javari Barnett's strong first impression(16:50) - Did defense take step forward?(20:30) - DB Tanner Heckel's strong game(21:59) - Defensive playmakers(27:05) - Memory lane of 2007 Illini win at Ohio State(40:50) - Keys for Illini against Ohio State(47:47) - Final thoughts

Sunny Verma from Locked On Illini joins The Drive to break down Illinois' 48-10 win over Southern Illinois and preview the Illini's upcoming Big Ten opener against Ohio State. What did Illinois show against SIU, and what will it take to compete with the Buckeyes? The guys also recap the Bears' 9-3 loss to the Vikings, discuss the latest on Caleb Williams' hamstring injury, and what his status could mean for Chicago moving forward. Plus, Evan Stone reveals his NFL Top 5 and Bottom 5 following Week 2 of the NFL season. Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook.

The J Leman Hour is back! Former Illinois All-American linebacker J Leman breaks down the Illini's 48-10 win over Southern Illinois, including Katin Houser's passing performance, Collin Dixon's record-setting day, Aidan Laughery's 77-yard touchdown run, and a defense that shut out the Salukis in the second half. Then, J looks ahead to Illinois' first Big Ten road game of the season against No. 7 Ohio State in Columbus. The Illini and Buckeyes meet Saturday, Sept. 26 at 11 a.m. CT on FOX. Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook!

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Joey Wagner break down Illinois football's 48-10 win over Southern Illinois. The guys discuss big games against from Katin Houser and Collin Dixon, getting more weapons involved offensively, piecing together an offensive line, freshman RB Javari Barnett and a far cleaner day for the defense. Then the guys look ahead to Saturday's game at No. 6 Ohio State.Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on:Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NPSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz

Brad Sturdy from Illini Guys joins The Drive to preview Illinois vs. Southern Illinois and break down the newly released 2026-27 Illini men's basketball schedule. The Illini enter Saturday's matchup with SIU looking to bounce back from the close loss to Duke, while the basketball schedule features several major Big Ten tests. Plus, Tristan Thomas joins the show to preview Friday night's high school football action across Central Illinois, including the games, players and storylines to watch. Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook.

Hour 2 of The Drive is packed with predictions and plenty of Friday fun! Etched In Stone returns with the latest picks, the crew makes their Illinois vs. Southern Illinois score predictions, and we wrap up the week with another round of Friday Toasts. Who is feeling confident about the Illini against the Salukis? Who gets a toast—and who gets called out? Find out in Hour 2 of The Drive! Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook.

This weekend, we've got our first Big Ten conference matchups of the year. USC travels across the country to Rutgers, and UCLA hosts Purdue. Plus, a familiar face is back in the league to take on Maryland. Ben previews EVERY single game this weekend!0:00 - Intro2:48 - Virginia Tech at Maryland8:35 - USC at Rutgers11:02 - Purdue at UCLA15:57 - Colorado at Northwestern18:40 - Michigan St at Notre Dame11:22 - Kent St at Ohio St.23:10 - Buffalo at Penn St.25:06 - Akron at Minnesota27:38 - Eastern Michigan at Wisconsin28:55 - UTEP at Michigan30:31 - Western Kentucky at Indiana32:10 - Portland St. at Oregon33:10 - Southern Illinois at Illinois33:38 - Northern Iowa at Iowa35:02 - North Dakota at Nebraska37:23 - Eastern Washington at WashingtonMusic: Ian AeilloFor more from the I-80 Club, become a Patron and get bonus episodes, access to the I-80 Club Discord server, and so much more: patreon.com/i80clubSubscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel and don't miss any of our public episodes, see shorts, and other videos! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Werner chats with River Radio Group's Matt Varney and Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner to preview Saturday's non-conference finale between Illinois and Southern Illinois. Varney breaks down SIU, including star QB DJ Williams, what the Salukis bring on defense and expectations against Illinois. Then Werner and Wagner break down the Illini side of the matchup with a six-pack of questions and their picks to click and bold predictions. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on:Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NPSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz

The Drive dives into the Bears vs. Vikings Week 2 matchup as Chicago returns to Soldier Field following its 59-37 season-opening win over Carolina. The NFC North rivals are both 1-0, setting up an intriguing early-season divisional battle. Plus, Illinois football adds another piece to its future quarterback room as 2028 QB Owen Herrick commits to the Illini. The three-star Pittsburgh Central Catholic quarterback is ranked among the nation's top 30 quarterbacks in his class. And we've got your chance to WIN tickets to Illinois vs. Southern Illinois! Tune in for all the details and get ready for another big weekend of Illini football. Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook!

Jonny and Heather welcome back Dan and Rey, who are visiting Southern Illinois again from Texas. They share their enthsiasm for the queer supporting communities of Southern Illinois and offer some insider perspectives on various political struggles in Texas. The four of them discuss Trumpapalooza, Ken Paxton, James Talarico, Governor Abbot, and the growing hopes that the blue side of purple Texas might make some serious gains in 2026. Along the way, there is also some talk of cryptids, armadillos, improv comedy, hot weather, and lots of woodland adventures.

The Drive kicks off Hour 1 by looking ahead to Illinois' matchup with Southern Illinois and asking the big question: How do the Illini bounce back after the loss to Duke? We break down what needs to change and what Illinois needs to show against the Salukis. Plus, we discuss the TEAM USA Act and what it could mean for Illinois Athletics and the future of college sports, before turning our attention to Major League Baseball with Cubs and Cardinals game previews. Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook.

The Drive continues its Illinois vs. Southern Illinois preview, focusing on how the Illini can get their running game going. We discuss Kaden Feagin's role at Tight End, and the rest of Illinois' running backs, how they could be utilized against the Salukis, and what the offense needs to do to bounce back. Then it's time for Tuesday Draft! The guys draft their favorite Big Ten stadiums, debating which venues provide the best atmosphere, traditions, and overall college football experience. Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook.

Steve Goaring's Illinois Terminal Railroad, O'Fallon Branch, is a terrific example of prototype-focused HO scale model railroading. It recreates a relatively obscure Southern Illinois branch line and, rather than simply building a generic railroad, Steve researched the prototype and built the layout around how the railroad actually operated. For the basic concept he modeled the Illinois Terminal's Troy Junction–O'Fallon branch in 1961, in HO scale. The layout is approximately 12 × 21 feet, with about 75 feet of mainline. It represents the line from Troy Junction through O'Fallon to the St. Ellen coal mine. The prototype is particularly interesting because this wasn't a big mainline railroad. It was a relatively short branch, but it connected with several important railroads and generated substantial freight traffic. This a great podcast with an experienced modeler that does a nice job of explaining the overall concept.

Steve Goaring's Illinois Terminal Railroad, O'Fallon Branch, is a terrific example of prototype-focused HO scale model railroading. It recreates a relatively obscure Southern Illinois branch line and, rather than simply building a generic railroad, Steve researched the prototype and built the layout around how the railroad actually operated. For the basic concept he modeled the Illinois Terminal's Troy Junction–O'Fallon branch in 1961, in HO scale. The layout is approximately 12 × 21 feet, with about 75 feet of mainline. It represents the line from Troy Junction through O'Fallon to the St. Ellen coal mine. The prototype is particularly interesting because this wasn't a big mainline railroad. It was a relatively short branch, but it connected with several important railroads and generated substantial freight traffic. This a great podcast with an experienced modeler that does a nice job of explaining the overall concept.

All-American linebacker and Illini Inquirer football analyst J Leman joins Jeremy Werner to react to Illinois football's 31-27 loss to Duke. Leman discusses his concern level after the loss, key miscues that swung the close game, the difference between a great offensive first half and poor close and what Illinois needs to be more successful defensively. Leman also discusses what he wants to see in the Illini's game Saturday against Southern Illinois and what he makes of a bad week for the Big Ten.Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on:Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NPSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz (0:00) - Intro(1:10) - J Leman's panic meter after Duke loss(3:00) - Biggest concerns after two games(5:00) - Secondary has to step up(7:23) - Missed tackles continue(12:20) - Limited defensive disruption(13:43) - Didn't make winning plays in key situations(18:30) - Offense can't close in winning time(28:52) - Offensive line injuries & run game inconsistency(30:50) - Collin Dixon's monster game and emergence(34:40) - What Leman wants to see vs. SIU(36:15) - Bad week for the Big Ten

It's the J Leman Hour on The Drive! The Illinois All-American joins Kurtis Allen and Evan Stone to break down the Illini's disappointing 31-27 loss to Duke. Leman dives into the defensive struggles, tackling issues, second-half offensive struggles, and the biggest lessons Illinois needs to take from the loss. Then, J Leman looks ahead to Saturday's matchup with Southern Illinois and explains what the Illini need to clean up before returning to action at Memorial Stadium. What should Illinois fans be watching for against the Salukis? What needs to improve before Big Ten play? And can the Illini bounce back in a big way? Plus, plenty of analysis from one of the most knowledgeable voices in Illinois football! Topics Include: Breaking down Illinois' 31-27 loss to Duke The Illini's defensive and tackling problems What went wrong in the second half Biggest takeaways from the Duke loss Previewing Illinois vs. Southern Illinois What Illinois needs to improve before Big Ten play J Leman's keys to an Illini bounce-back Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook.

Sunny Street Cafe Expands to Marion: New Standalone Location, Pickup Window, and Hiring PlansHosts Jennifer Olson and Russell Williams welcome guest host Allison Hassler and guest Chris McBride to discuss Sunny Street Cafe's new second Southern Illinois location in Marion, Illinois. McBride explains the Marion cafe will be the brand's first standalone building, featuring a pickup window, patio with roll-up glass doors, and a possible private event room, while offering breakfast, brunch, lunch, and likely mimosas and bloody marys. He outlines Sunny Street's structure (about 25 locations split between corporate and franchise), notes the Marion site's strategic placement near hotels, the interstate, Pilot, and Cornerstone traffic, and shares plans to hire about two months before opening and train staff in Carbondale. McBride also discusses kitchen operations, workforce changes, leadership and motivation, hiring qualities, and catering options from pickup to full-service events.Recorded at EThOs Small Business Incubator and Co-working Spaces in Marion, Illinois.https://members.ethosmarion.org/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTOur guest: https://www.sunnystreetcafe.com/SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:Watermark Auto Group: https://www.watermark.auto/Fowler Heating & Cooling: https://fowlerheatingandcooling.com/Swinford Media Group: https://swinfordpublications.com/Arcadia Wealth Group: https://www.raymondjames.com/arcadiawealthgroupBanterra Bank: https://www.banterra.bank/Southern Illinois Now: https://southernillinoisnow.org/Produced by Union Street Artshttps://www.unionstreetarts.com/

The guys discuss the controversial Michigan vs. Western Michigan game and the power of the NCAA to overturn game decisions. They then delve into the Samford vs. Southern Illinois game, analyzing the team's performance and discussing the upcoming matchup against Tennessee Tech. The guys preview of the upcoming game between Samford and Tennessee Tech, focusing on the strengths and weaknesses of both teams. And then wrap up with a review of the state of the SoCon conference and updates on Samford's soccer and volleyball teams.TakeawaysNCAA's Power: Should the NCAA have the authority to overturn game decisions after officials have ruled them complete?Samford vs. Southern Illinois: Analysis of the game performance and insights for the upcoming matchup against Tennessee Tech. Detailed analysis of the upcoming game between Sanford and Tennessee TechState of the SoCon - FootballUpdates on Samford's soccer and volleyball teams

Du Quoin, Illinois is having a rough week, and this one hits close to home.Massive downtown fire in Rafe's hometown of Du Quoin. Multiple businesses were destroyed, including Home Lumber Company, BJ's Garden Inn and other properties along the downtown business district. Making an already difficult situation even worse, the fire happened during the Du Quoin State Fair, one of the biggest economic weeks of the year for the small Southern Illinois community.Rafe talks about seeing the damage to a downtown that's already watched businesses disappear over the years, while Lern shares her own memories of growing up nearby and planning entire summers around the Du Quoin State Fair. Thankfully, the transcript reports no injuries or deaths, but the loss is still devastating for a town of roughly 6,000 people.So the crew sends some love south and encourages everybody heading to the fair to support Du Quoin however they can.Then, eventually, the daily comedy machine starts malfunctioning again.The conversation turns into a full Southern Illinois State Fair nostalgia session, complete with Wiz Khalifa, Russell Dickerson, demo derbies, Night Ranger and Rafe remembering the time he watched Joe Diffie put on what felt like a full stadium concert inside a tiny Budweiser beer tent. Rafe also officially declares the Du Quoin State Fair superior to the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. Complaints may be directed to somebody who cares.From there, September 3rd's collection of completely necessary national holidays introduces National Welsh Rarebit Day, which briefly causes confusion over whether anyone is eating a rabbit. They're not. It's cheese. That discovery leads directly to Worcestershire sauce, pork-steak marinades and the shocking revelation that Rafe doesn't own a grill.On Labor Day weekend.We don't make the rules, but we're pretty sure that's grounds for deportation from the Midwest.Luckily, Lern has an even worse idea.After talking with Tim Virgin, she introduces a potential reality-dating concept called Rock Hard Island. The premise involves eligible bachelors from St. Louis rock radio, women applying to date them and enough trash-TV energy to immediately attract hypothetical sponsors. There isn't actually an island involved, but that's apparently a minor logistical concern. Even more alarming: sales is interested.Nothing bad has ever happened after those three words.The crew also takes a trip through September 3rd history, covering everything from the beginning of World War II to Vince Lombardi, Iron Maiden's Powerslave, Prince's massive Warner Bros. deal, Charlie Sheen's 1995 marriage and the founding of eBay.Then Lern takes over for Crap on Celebrities with a packed entertainment rundown. There's a documentary about late Rush drummer Neil Peart featuring Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and fellow drummers including Stewart Copeland, Chad Smith and Danny Carey. Rush is also headed back to St. Louis, giving Moon another chance to see a band he thought he'd never get to experience after Peart's death.There's Beck news for local record-store fans, TV talk involving Chad Powers and The Gentlemen, a rundown of the upcoming Dancing with the Stars cast, and news involving Wheel of Fortune. The show also discusses an upcoming documentary about The Office and remembers Gloria Steinem and her enormous influence on American journalism and the women's movement.Then we arrive at one of those debates designed specifically to waste productive adults' time: the greatest movie and television villains ever.Darth Vader? Obviously.Annie Wilkes? Terrifying.Voldemort? Sure.Hannibal Lecter? Yep.The Joker? Somehow they almost forgot him.The crew runs through villains ranging from Cruella de Vil and Scar to Patrick Bateman, Magneto, John Doe and Dr. Evil, proving once again that this daily comedy show can turn almost any entertainment list into an argument.Finally, Moon breaks down which music genres are supposedly most popular in different states based on search trends, with pop leading the country, metal putting up an impressive fight and Sleep Token emerging as a heavily searched metal act.Then it's birthday time, which means any remaining professionalism is escorted from the building.We've got Charlie Sheen, King Scott's twin Shaun White, Kaia Gerber, Todd Lewis, Steve Jones and more before Rafe handles the final birthday honors and everybody briefly convinces themselves that Amber Lynn is dead.She isn't.Great work, team.It's a show that starts with genuine concern for a Southern Illinois community, takes a detour through State Fair memories, somehow invents a trashy St. Louis dating show, argues about fictional villains and ends with an accidental celebrity death announcement.In other words, another perfectly normal episode of daily comedy from The Rizzuto Show.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Things start surprisingly deep when Lern talks about listening to Rafe's appearance on The HoneyDew, where he discussed difficult experiences from childhood and finding comedy in darker moments. He explains the idea of turning life's lowlights into highlights, everybody agrees that nobody escapes childhood completely unscathed, and for one fleeting moment this sounds like a mature conversation between emotionally intelligent adults.Turns out King Scott likes his coffee like he likes his women... According to former Starbucks professionals, black-coffee drinkers might enjoy torturing themselves, caramel macchiato fans barely want coffee at all, vanilla-latte people play it safe, Frappuccino drinkers are basically ordering milkshakes, matcha people might be doing it for the aesthetic, and macchiato drinkers know exactly what they want—and apparently want the barista to know that they know.McDonald's fries enter the conversation. So does the Wendy's Frosty, Taco Bell's spicy potato soft taco, the Frisco Melt, Lion's Choice, Dairy Queen onion rings, Rally's fries, Del Taco, Freddy's and more. Nobody reaches a universal consensus because democracy has failed once again.Things somehow become less appetizing when the crew discovers a Walgreens three-in-one product described as a douche, enema and water-bottle combination system. There are some household products where “multipurpose” is a selling point. This may not be one of them.The show then gets into a study suggesting men have a complicated relationship with dieting, including the idea that some men may respond better to “goals” and “challenges” than the word “diet.” Rafe offers his own theory after seeing wildly confident dudes criticize women online while looking, in his words, like a thumb melting into a suit. Poetry remains alive in St. Louis.And because the current calendar apparently isn't irritating enough, Moon brings up a viral proposal to replace our 12 months with five beautiful 73-day monstrosities: Jebruary, Maple, Jaugust, Soctober and Nissember. Is a 73-day Jaugust horrifying? Absolutely. Are we intrigued by Soctober? Unfortunately, yes.Then Tupac conspiracy content leads into a survey asking whether Americans believe they could successfully fake their own deaths. Younger adults are more confident. Older adults have apparently lived long enough to understand that the IRS, prescription refills and bill collectors are undefeated.Du Quoin, Illinois is having a rough week, and this one hits close to home.Massive downtown fire in Du Quoin. Multiple businesses were destroyed, including Home Lumber Company, BJ's Garden Inn and other properties along the downtown business district. Making an already difficult situation even worse, the fire happened during the Du Quoin State Fair, one of the biggest economic weeks of the year for the small Southern Illinois community.From there, September 3rd's collection of completely necessary national holidays introduces National Welsh Rarebit Day, which briefly causes confusion over whether anyone is eating a rabbit. They're not. It's cheese. That discovery leads directly to Worcestershire sauce, pork-steak marinades and the shocking revelation that Rafe doesn't own a grill.After talking with Tim Virgin, she introduces a potential reality-dating concept called Rock Hard Island. The premise involves eligible bachelors from St. Louis rock radio, women applying to date them and enough trash-TV energy to immediately attract hypothetical sponsors. There isn't actually an island involved, but that's apparently a minor logistical concern. Even more alarming: sales is interested.Then Lern takes over for Crap on Celebrities with a packed entertainment rundown. There's a documentary about late Rush drummer Neil Peart featuring Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and fellow drummers including Stewart Copeland, Chad Smith and Danny Carey. Rush is also headed back to St. Louis, giving Moon another chance to see a band he thought he'd never get to experience after Peart's death.The crew runs through villains ranging from Cruella de Vil and Scar to Patrick Bateman, Magneto, John Doe and Dr. Evil, proving once again that this daily comedy show can turn almost any entertainment list into an argument.Finally, Moon breaks down which music genres are supposedly most popular in different states based on search trends, with pop leading the country, metal putting up an impressive fight and Sleep Token emerging as a heavily searched metal act.We ask one of the great questions of our time: why is everybody bringing their dog to the airport now? After seeing dogs everywhere at LAX—and hearing two cats meow their way through an entire flight—the crew falls directly into a pet-themed rabbit hole that somehow gets stranger from there.The crew admits to giving pets updates before leaving the house, whispering compliments to one dog so the other one doesn't hear, telling cats “I love you,” debating which pet is secretly the favorite, asking dogs what they want to watch on TV, and generally treating animals like tiny roommates who contribute absolutely nothing financially.That sends the crew back to 1993's The Three Musketeers, Tim Curry as Cardinal Richelieu, Charlie Sheen, Kiefer Sutherland, Chris O'Donnell, Oliver Platt, and the gloriously over-the-top “All for Love” combination of Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart, and Sting. This funny podcast briefly becomes a 1990s movie-and-music appreciation society nobody asked to join.Finally, a listener asks a dangerous question for people who have spent years working in radio: what song have you heard so many times that you never need to hear it again?In other words, another perfectly normal episode of daily comedy from The Rizzuto Show.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.Baristas Are Revealing The Coffee Orders They Associate With Super Specific StereotypesHigh school's entire football season canceled amid developing criminal investigationFire destroys three downtown Du Quoin businessesKirkwood City Council considers Walmart drone deliverySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys are joined by Nick Malone to preview the Southern Illinois Salukis who take on Samford in week 1. Go follow Nick at @Dawgs_FB on X.

The guys discuss the loss to North Alabama, the action around the SoCon and the upcoming game against Southern Illinois.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central recap all the FCS football action from Week 0. The duo discusses: Lamar and Tennessee Tech pick up big Top 25 wins over Abilene Christian and Monmouth William & Mary stuns No. 8 Villanova with 4th quarter comeback West Florida makes a statement with a win over No. 16 Southern Illinois in Division I debut Should we be concerned about Montana's defense? Tennessee Tech and Tarleton State turn big transfer portal classes into impressive Week 0 wins Stock Up & Stock Down after Week 0 Around The FCS: Biggest storylines & takeaways from Week 0 Should the Pioneer League still have an autobid to the playoffs? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Federal charges have been filed against four managers of a Southern Illinois coal mine. This stems from a fire back in 2021. The men are accused of failing to evacuate their people — and then covering up what happened.

Republican Congressman Mike Bost has a challenger this year in the mid-terms. Democratic congressional candidate Julie Fortier discusses the needs of Southern Illinois residents and what she brings to the table.

Download Gary's 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/Darren Bailey and Aaron Del Mar are entrepreneurs, business builders, and candidates running for Governor and Lieutenant Governor. Darren, a third-generation farmer, trucker, and excavator operator from Southern Illinois, built his operations alongside his family through hard work, accountability, and grit. Aaron, who started as a solo entrepreneur on the North Side of Chicago, scaled his event management business into a national operation employing over 350 people across 40 cities. Together, they bring a hands-on understanding of what it takes to make payroll, navigate complex regulatory environments, and create lasting enterprise value.In this conversation with Gary Rabine, Darren and Aaron detail their campaign stances, economic plans, and vision for governance. Drawing from their experiences as "ditch-digger CEOs," they outline their strategies for capping property taxes, cutting corporate red tape, rebuilding public safety, and bringing job creators back to the state.In this episode, Gary, Darren, and Aaron discuss:The Campaign Stance: Why business owners and job creators are uniquely equipped to fix government mismanagment  The Economic Plan: Lowering property and corporate taxes to attract business and expand the overall tax base  The Three Pillars: Rebuilding communities around affordability, public safety, and educational reform  The "Team of Rivals" Model: Surrounding leadership with best-in-class experts rather than political patronage Websites: https://baileyforillinois.com/ Connect with Gary Rabine and DDCEO on: Website: https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DitchDiggerCEOTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ditchdiggerceopodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DitchDiggerCEOTwitter: https://twitter.com/DitchDiggerCEO YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ditchdiggerceo

Hundreds of workers are set to lose their jobs at the troubled Choate Mental Health Center in Southern Illinois. We'll talk about why and reflect on the history of abuse allegations at the facility.

We return after a few weeks off with Samuel Goldberg, the Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations for the Thrillville Thrilbillies of the Prospect League. Sam tells us about his first play-by-play gig in middle school and his journey from Harrisburg, Pa, to Danville, Va, to Southern Illinois.

Heather and Jonny are barely surviving the latest heatwave in Southern Illinois. They seek comfort in some international Pride celebrations, despite the violence at the Berlin Pride March. In the back half of the show they demonstrate how pretty much all protests, legislation, and bigotry against LGBTQ+ people and concerns are motivated by patriarchy. The most toxic versions of that are finally starting to reveal themselves as incompetent and harmful for most of us. At their core, mysogyny, homophobia and transphobia all try to solve a you problem by making it about subjugating someone else. 

Amid declining use of many Indigenous and Pacific Island languages, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville is helping preserve one of the world's oldest living Polynesian languages with a Samoan language class. The course is one of just a few in the entire country based at a university. Instructor, Talofa Talk founder and SIUE graduate William Fanene shares how his experiences as a heritage language learner shapes his approach to teaching. He also discusses media's role in piquing public curiosity about Samoan culture and language, even in parts of the country with relatively small populations of people with direct connections to the Pacific Islands.

Tadashi Dozono, Alex Armonda, and Andrew Thompson sat down to talk with Cara about  Troubling Curriculum and Justice. They discussed curriculum development and modification, attention to students, interruption and disruption, and how all these factors come together to trouble curriculum for the sake of justice. For Tadashi's full paper:Beyond Negated Identity: Mediating the World History Classroom through Adorno's Negative Dialectics - Dozono - 2026 - Educational Theory - Wiley Online LibraryFor the rest of the Educational Theory Issue:Educational Theory Volume 76, Issue 3For more from Tadashi:Discipline Problems: How Students of Color Trouble Whiteness in Schools (Penn Press, 2024). Eugenic ideology and the World history curriculum: How eugenic beliefs structure narratives of development and modernityThe fascist seduction of narrative: Walter Benjamin's historical materialism beyond counter-narrative.For more from Alex:A Lacanian Foundation for Critical Pedagogy Collective Pedagogy, Allegory, and the Political UnconsciousFor more from Andrew:Rethinking Subjectification: On the Limits of Biesta's Educational TheoryIn Defence of ComicsGrowth and Degrowth: Dewey and Self-LimitationFor the video on labor strikes in Southern Illinois.When Miners Strike (Healing Illinois: Race, Slavery, and the Law)

This 4th of July program, hosted by Todd Gleason, explores the history of agricultural adaptation and innovation in the United States, drawing a parallel to the founding spirit of the Declaration of Independence. The broadcast features three historical segments detailing the evolution of primary row crops and soil management practices. It traces the genetic development of corn from early flint and dent crosses to modern commercial hybrids, emphasizing the narrowing of its genetic base. It also highlights the pioneering no-till farming experiments at University of Illinois Extension's Dixon Springs research farm, which revolutionized soil conservation by drastically reducing soil erosion in Southern Illinois. Finally, the program outlines the domestication of the soybean, its introduction to North America by sailors and agricultural explorers, and the critical importance of preserving its genetic diversity to protect future crops against pests and diseases.00:00 July 4th | Independence, Agricultural Adaptation, and the Land01:24 Declaration of Independence05:59 A History of Corn with Forrest Troyer16:03 No-Till Preserves Soils and Independence19:40 A History of the Soybean with Ted Hymowitz ★ Support this podcast ★

(5:30) -C10's on the Lake (34:00) - C10's on the Capital (59:15) - Snake River Truck Show and  (1:24) - Southern Illinois Truck Show. 

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another unfiltered night on Packernet After Dark. Fans are fired up as one caller drops a controversial bomb: the Packers themselves are partly responsible for all the Caleb Williams hype after that playoff choke and onside kick disaster. Ryan doesn't hold back, calling out the "luckiest streak in the world" and demanding the Packers embarrass Chicago early to shut it down for good. Plus, backup QB debates, tight end contract talk, and classic After Dark banter. Key Discussion Points Caleb Williams & Bears Talk: Garrett from Southern Illinois argues the Packers' collapse gave Chicago momentum they never had against Favre or Rodgers — Ryan fires back that it was a choking dog-crap Packers team that still dominated most of the game. Backup Quarterback Reality Check: A caller pushes for more discussion on Drones and McCord; Ryan explains why Tarod Taylor is locked in as the clear #2 with the others as developmental/practice squad guys until proven otherwise. Tight End Market & Kraft Extension: Bruce breaks down the new tight end deals (Pitts money) and what it means for Tucker Kraft in a heavy 12-personnel offense. Other Fan Calls: Non-padded practice value, Ben Johnson hot dog jokes, Micah Parsons injury timing, PFF grading quirks, and roasting NFL offseason "losers" lists that include the Packers. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. Tell me your thoughts on this one — should the Packers put the Bears talk to bed immediately? Drop your hottest takes in the comments. New callers always go to the front of the line at 608-501-0718. To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Support the Show & Explore My Projects Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Global Economics Hub ➜ global-economic-insight-hub.lovable.app

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another unfiltered night on Packernet After Dark. Fans are fired up as one caller drops a controversial bomb: the Packers themselves are partly responsible for all the Caleb Williams hype after that playoff choke and onside kick disaster. Ryan doesn't hold back, calling out the "luckiest streak in the world" and demanding the Packers embarrass Chicago early to shut it down for good. Plus, backup QB debates, tight end contract talk, and classic After Dark banter. Key Discussion Points Caleb Williams & Bears Talk: Garrett from Southern Illinois argues the Packers' collapse gave Chicago momentum they never had against Favre or Rodgers — Ryan fires back that it was a choking dog-crap Packers team that still dominated most of the game. Backup Quarterback Reality Check: A caller pushes for more discussion on Drones and McCord; Ryan explains why Tarod Taylor is locked in as the clear #2 with the others as developmental/practice squad guys until proven otherwise. Tight End Market & Kraft Extension: Bruce breaks down the new tight end deals (Pitts money) and what it means for Tucker Kraft in a heavy 12-personnel offense. Other Fan Calls: Non-padded practice value, Ben Johnson hot dog jokes, Micah Parsons injury timing, PFF grading quirks, and roasting NFL offseason "losers" lists that include the Packers. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. Tell me your thoughts on this one — should the Packers put the Bears talk to bed immediately? Drop your hottest takes in the comments. New callers always go to the front of the line at 608-501-0718. To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Support the Show & Explore My Projects Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Global Economics Hub ➜ global-economic-insight-hub.lovable.app

Hey friend, welcome back to Real Life Conversations from the Porch! This week's episode came straight from a real moment in my own life — and honestly, I think it might hit a little close to home for you too.I'm coming to you fresh off a beautiful camping weekend with Farmer Dale, and I wanted to share something I've been sitting with: the idea that the little things are never really just about the little things.It started with my sock drawer.Yep — you heard that right. My sock drawer had quietly become a mess over the last six to eight months. Socks separated from their pairs, things tossed about, worn-out ones taking up space long past their time. And every time I opened that drawer, something inside me cringed. Maybe you know that feeling. Maybe it's a drawer in your bathroom, your kitchen, your garage.Here's what I've come to understand: that cringe isn't you being dramatic. Research tells us that our brains are constantly scanning our environment and registering disorder — even when we're not consciously aware of it. That low-grade irritation you feel when the mail piles up, the laundry sits in the basket too long, or the friend you've been meaning to call keeps getting pushed to the back burner? Those are signals. And they're trying to get your attention.When the manageable things start slipping, it's almost always a sign that something bigger is going on underneath.So what do we do with that? We pause. We bring it to the surface. We notice it without shame — because grace is always the way.In this episode, I also share how the 90-Day Reset built into the Real Life Process was made for exactly these moments — and why we need resets in small ways (weekly), medium ways (quarterly), and big ways (annually) to keep our lives from owning us instead of the other way around.And there's an exciting announcement! This fall, I'm opening up the farm — Farmer Dale's family farm right here in Southern Illinois — for a very small, very intentional Real Life Living Farm Experience. Think a handful of people, beautiful fall scenery, and real space to breathe and reset. If you want to be the first to know when dates are set, reply with the word FARM wherever you're finding me, or email me directly at teresa@thereallifeprocess.com.

Callers break down the latest on Micah Parsons' potential return timeline from injury and the ongoing Keisean Nixon contract situation. Niko, Garrett from Southern Illinois, Chris from Alabama and more weigh in on team culture, motivation, and what the Packers need to show without their star edge rusher. Plenty of laughs and classic After Dark energy throughout the call-in show.

St. Louis is officially entering swamp-ass season, and the gang is here to issue the only weather alert that really matters.This episode starts with a brutal heat wave rolling into the Midwest, bringing temperatures that feel like Mother Nature accidentally left the city inside a crockpot. The crew breaks down heat indexes, survival tips, football practices from the prehistoric era, and why today's kids apparently have it way too easy compared to drinking from a PVC pipe water fountain during August two-a-days.Then things take a sharp detour into one of the most important cultural discussions of our time: why does Southern Illinois pronounce perfectly normal words in completely insane ways? Cairo becomes "Caro." Vienna becomes "Vienna." Geography teachers everywhere are filing complaints. The gang relives high school rivalries, homecoming disasters, football memories, and the strange world of Little Egypt. If you've ever wondered how many towns can mispronounce themselves simultaneously, this episode has answers.But wait... it gets weirder.A listener asks for help settling a family feud after a Chicago relative claims the Windy City has a better food scene than St. Louis. That's when the gloves come off. The crew debates toasted ravioli, BBQ, hot salami, Balkan Treat Box, The Hill, farm-to-table restaurants, and whether any visitor has ever actually had a life-changing toasted ravioli experience. The result is a passionate defense of St. Louis food culture mixed with enough food recommendations to make you immediately abandon whatever salad you were planning to eat.Meanwhile, a local trampoline park's "67 Day" celebration turns into absolute mayhem after hundreds of unsupervised kids show up, fights break out, businesses shut down, and one 12-year-old arrives carrying a butcher knife because apparently social media has become a terrible life coach. The gang tries to make sense of the chaos while collectively wondering why nobody can have nice things anymore.Also in today's chaos:• The growing war against e-bikes in St. Louis suburbs• Why golf carts are secretly becoming suburban transportation devices• Childhood dirt bikes and mini-bike jealousy• Fish markets in Tokyo that permanently ruin seafood for everyone else• Survival knives, brass knuckles, and growing up in a very different era• National Earl Day and the tragic decline of the name Earl• The universal truth that every city thinks its food is better than yoursHell is officially for sale... and somehow that's not even the weirdest thing we talked about today.The gang dives headfirst into the surprisingly affordable listing for Hell, Michigan, where for less than the cost of some St. Louis starter homes, you can own an ice cream shop, a chapel, a mini tourist attraction, and the title of Devil-in-Charge. Naturally, everyone immediately starts spending money they don't have and debating how they'd transform the town into the ultimate roadside attraction.Then things take a hard left turn when former NFL superstar Ricky Williams enters the conversation. After walking away from football at the height of his career, he's now a professional astrologer helping people navigate life through birth charts and cosmic scouting reports. Rafe is fascinated. Lern is fully on board. Rizz remains approximately 97% skeptical. Somehow this leads to discussions about crystals, sweat lodges, life coaching, and whether astrology is just football strategy for people who own moon-shaped candles.Meanwhile, AI continues its quest to make everyone uncomfortable. A new study says musicians are using artificial intelligence more than ever, sparking debates about creativity, ownership, songwriting, and whether your next favorite hit was written by a computer that learned emotions from Reddit comments. Moon weighs in from the musician perspective while the crew wonders how much AI is already hiding behind the curtain.Elsewhere in today's chaos:• Sharon and Jack Osbourne explain their plans for an AI-powered Ozzy legacy project.• Bon Jovi wants fans to sing "Livin' on a Prayer" and possibly appear in a future show.• New music from Billy Idol and Anthrax gets the crew talking.• Bowen Yang reveals why he almost left SNL.• Romy and Michelle are making a comeback because apparently nostalgia is undefeated.• Celebrities who believe in aliens somehow become a full-blown conversation.• And yes, there are hot takes on Dippin' Dots, because no topic is too important or too ridiculous for this show.It's another beautifully unhinged installment of your favorite daily comedy show, packed with weird news, pop culture commentary, celebrity stories, conspiracy-adjacent nonsense, and the kind of conversations that somehow make perfect sense before 10 a.m.Whether you're here for funny stories, celebrity gossip, UFO believers, or the possibility of becoming the new ruler of Hell, Michigan, this daily comedy show delivers exactly the kind of chaos you've come to expect.Today's episode starts exactly how you'd expect from a group of professional broadcasters... by arguing over cartoon dwarves and immediately proving why the game is called Matchup With The Morons.The crew jumps into a surprisingly intense round of trivia featuring Moon, King Scott, Rafe, and Learn, where confidence levels are high and actual knowledge levels vary dramatically. One wrong dwarf answer sparks a chain reaction of chaos that somehow leads to discussions about Indiana Jones, giant lizards, world rivers, and whether anyone actually knows where French fries came from.Things get even stranger when the gang learns about a man who has eaten more than 34,000 Big Macs in his lifetime. That's not a typo. That's a lifestyle choice. The crew tries to guess the Guinness World Record total and discovers that some people collect baseball cards while others collect burger receipts for five decades.Meanwhile, Rafe and Learn square off in a battle that becomes unexpectedly competitive thanks to classic rock knowledge, superhero trivia, and one question about collective nouns that nearly sends everyone into a full-scale grammatical civil war. Is it a knot of toads? An army of toads? A conference of toads? Nobody leaves this episode feeling smarter.The music trivia alone is worth the ride. The crew debates Led Zeppelin, The Yardbirds, Paul McCartney, and enough rock history to make your dad text the family group chat. Add in random movie facts, Titanic budget discussions, and the usual barrage of sarcastic commentary, and you've got another perfectly ridiculous day with The Rizzuto Show.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO. 'Chaos': '6-7' event near St. Louis attracts hundreds of kids, sparking fights, arrests; minor caught with butcher knifeA flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new screwworm cases are foundCollege Football Legend Ricky Williams Now An AstrologerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

St. Louis is officially entering swamp-ass season, and the gang is here to issue the only weather alert that really matters.This episode starts with a brutal heat wave rolling into the Midwest, bringing temperatures that feel like Mother Nature accidentally left the city inside a crockpot. The crew breaks down heat indexes, survival tips, football practices from the prehistoric era, and why today's kids apparently have it way too easy compared to drinking from a PVC pipe water fountain during August two-a-days.Then things take a sharp detour into one of the most important cultural discussions of our time: why does Southern Illinois pronounce perfectly normal words in completely insane ways? Cairo becomes "Caro." Vienna becomes "Vienna." Geography teachers everywhere are filing complaints. The gang relives high school rivalries, homecoming disasters, football memories, and the strange world of Little Egypt. If you've ever wondered how many towns can mispronounce themselves simultaneously, this episode has answers.But wait... it gets weirder.A listener asks for help settling a family feud after a Chicago relative claims the Windy City has a better food scene than St. Louis. That's when the gloves come off. The crew debates toasted ravioli, BBQ, hot salami, Balkan Treat Box, The Hill, farm-to-table restaurants, and whether any visitor has ever actually had a life-changing toasted ravioli experience. The result is a passionate defense of St. Louis food culture mixed with enough food recommendations to make you immediately abandon whatever salad you were planning to eat.Meanwhile, a local trampoline park's "67 Day" celebration turns into absolute mayhem after hundreds of unsupervised kids show up, fights break out, businesses shut down, and one 12-year-old arrives carrying a butcher knife because apparently social media has become a terrible life coach. The gang tries to make sense of the chaos while collectively wondering why nobody can have nice things anymore.Also in today's chaos:• The growing war against e-bikes in St. Louis suburbs• Why golf carts are secretly becoming suburban transportation devices• Childhood dirt bikes and mini-bike jealousy• Fish markets in Tokyo that permanently ruin seafood for everyone else• Survival knives, brass knuckles, and growing up in a very different era• National Earl Day and the tragic decline of the name Earl• The universal truth that every city thinks its food is better than yoursIt's another completely normal episode of your favorite daily comedy show, where weather forecasts become comedy bits, food debates become personal attacks, and local news somehow spirals into stories about fish, football, and survival gear.If you're looking for a daily comedy show packed with ridiculous conversations, local flavor, hilarious stories, and the kind of arguments only lifelong friends can have, welcome home.This daily comedy show proudly delivers another dose of chaos from St. Louis to wherever you're listening.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After years of feeling like a socially awkward pre-teen, alcohol arrived in real sober mom Laura's life. It seemed to give her the courage to embody the persona of a ‘hot fun party girl,' and with it, she left her sense of awkwardness behind. From there on, ‘booze and boys' took priority over everything else in Laura's life. The party didn't stop when Laura entered her professional life. It didn't stop when she got married. And it didn't stop when she had kids. It just kept changing, and eventually it took on a new role - as a coping mechanism for the identity crisis of motherhood and resentments that she was struggling with in her life. Laura began to question: did she have a problem with alcohol? Laura's first attempt at sobriety was cut short by Covid. Future attempts, including medication and moderation, felt fruitless. She struggled to understand what she was ‘doing wrong' when everywhere else could drink ‘normally'. It was The Sober Mom Life podcast that gave Laura her first peek into who she really wanted to be as a sober woman. Now 2 ½ years sober, she's been a valued part of the Sober Mom Life cafe ever since! If you're in Southern Illinois, check out Clear and Connected, Laura's sober community in Clinton County! @ccsoberwomenCommunity makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 6+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Sign up for our next ‘Fresh 30' and ‘Beyond 30' cohorts. Learn more here! Get Your Copy of my book! The Sober Shift Join me on Substack: https://suzannewarye.substack.com/Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.