Podcast appearances and mentions of Willow Springs

Sam Byrne and Maz Fawaz are part of the group that bought Willow Springs Raceway. On this exclusive interview they lay out their big plans for the iconic race track.Recorded April 22, 2025 For more information on Willow Springs' Future: https://www.willowspringsraceway.com/ Check out the full lineup and get 15 percent off your first order at TRUEWERK.com/TIRE CarGurusGo to CarGurus.com to make sure your big deal is the best deal. New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman   Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

This week, I open up about hitting a creative block and debating whether to keep pushing forward with the podcast. I talk about the discouragement that comes with applying for corporate creative work and navigating contracts that sometimes feel more draining than inspiring. But amidst all that, there's also been light — like Bams' build reminding me of why I create, and this Friday's track day at Willow Springs bringing the excitement back not just to make, but to build. I also share some gems from a Tuesday Foosday hangout with Rob watching the new David Blaine series, and how it brought a timely reminder: staying consistent, even when the reward isn't immediate, is where the shift really happens. Let's talk about pushing through, even when it's tough.Stay Golden y'all

Matt Farah from "The Smoking Tire" joins Spike and Zuckerman as they dive into luxury cars, electric speedsters, and car show highlights. From baldness comparisons to a Bentley Flying Spur review and the shocking McMurtry Spéirling that beat a Porsche 911 GT3 RS, this episode brings cars, comedy, and controversies. _____________________________________________________

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This week, Spike and Zuckerman are joined by professional racer Patrick Long, where they dive into car troubles with a broken Porsche 912. They review hilarious Morris Solomons dealership logo submissions, discuss the exciting Willow Springs acquisition, and debate the market value of a rare 356 Zagato up for auction. _____________________________________________________

We talk with SCCA Hall of Fame race car driver Randy Pobst. From his racing origins in a Mk1 VW Rabbit, to his 2 wins at the 24 Hours of Daytona, and his personal car collection – including his Smokey and the Bandit Trans Am and Flyin' Moose Volvo 740.  To start, we'll dive into Randy's racing experience: factory contracts with Porsche, Mazda, Volvo, and Toyota. Winning the 24 Hours of Daytona not once, but twice, and his 2015 induction into the SCCA Hall of Fame. We'll cover his exploits at Thunderhill, VIR, Road Atlanta, Laguna Seca, Daytona, Pikes Peak, Sonoma, Lime Rock, Willow Springs, and more!  From humble origins in a Mk1 VW Golf (no, not a GTI), to a factory-backed FX16 Toyota Corolla, to setting a Laguna Seca lap record in a McLaren Senna. Randy even worked on the set of 2 Fast 2 Furious as a driving instructor for the film's stars: Paul Walker, Tyrese Gibson, and Devon Aoki – to name a few.  Randy eventually met Jason while filming an uncooperative Cayman GT4 for Motor Trend, and, despite a rocky start when Jason unexpectedly flung a Range Rover off track while racing Randy in an Alfa Romeo 4C, the two teamed up again to film multiple Ultimate Drag Race, Lap Battle and ICONS episodes for Hagerty. The whole gang laments some of the most irritating modern car tech: excessively bright headlights, lights that are somehow off at night, ABS systems that fully shut down when traveling backwards, AEB overreach, and EPAS systems that completely ruin a car's limit handling by curtailing the driver's ability to quickly catch a slide (like the Shelby GT350 Randy repeatedly spun and Jason crinkled at Willow Springs – not to mention the Unplugged Performance Tesla Model 3 Randy famously wrecked at Pikes Peak).  Speaking of handling, Randy divulges his dislike of twitchy cars like the Jaguar F-Type R and XJ, the KTM X-Bow, and Ariel Atom. Jason on the other hand loves an ass-y car like the V12 Vantage S, but says the Lotus Exige V6 Cup was so tail-happy it was uncontrollable. The Porsche Carrera GT is somewhere in the middle with mixed reviews and experience all around. While on the topic of handling dynamics, Randy tells us his secret plan to invent a fix for the C8 Corvette's trailing throttle oversteer. He also gives praise to Porsche's Lars Kern for his work on the latest crop of RS products – which may or may not be Randy's favorite track cars of all time out of the box, alongside the 2014 Porsche 911 50th Anniversary Edition. All of which receive top marks on Randy's understeer spectrum, and are polar opposites of the likes of a 1960s Cadillac.  We'll touch on Randy's personal car collection as well, which includes a Volvo 740 sedan and wagon, his 1977 Pontiac Trans Am “Randit” (and its oil starvation woes), Toyota Tundra tow vehicle, VW Karmann Ghia and early Tesla Model S.  Plus, Derek invents a new phrase for “road rage”, Randy bitch slaps cars out of his way, and also beautifully sings Primus' Wynona's Big Brown Beaver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This one should be fun. a TMB epsiode with my longtime racing homie, Berto Wooldridge, to reminisce about our early days as Novices at Willow Springs and dive deep into his decades of experience in the club racing world. Berto has been a fixture in the AFM (American Federation of Motorcyclists) for years, even serving as president, and along the way, Trust me, this dude has stories!

What an honor it is to have an absolute legend like John Hopkins on the show. I can remember being in my early 20's in the late 1990's at Willow Springs, watching John race a 250cc GP bike in the WSMC's F1 race. Lots of people talking about how he was the next up and coming American Talent. Watched him ride for team hammer and having all those epic scraps with Kurtis Roberts. Then rooting for him in GP when he was team mates with Sir Slides-A-Lot himself Gary McCoy. And I just ran into him this past weekend at the local kart track. We're going to talk a little history I'm sure, but really focus on his current and future projects. He's got big plans, and they seem super exciting, and potentially could make a difference in our sport. I can't wait. Hope you all enjoy feel free to purchase your 2025 TrackDaz memberships here: http://www.trackrabbit.com/s/2llh Yamaha OEM Oil Filter: https://amzn.to/3CBwpJq Fire-Power Full Synth 10W-40 https://amzn.to/4hVu23Y The above are Amazon affiliate links.. this means if you click to purchase, we make a commish at no additional cost to you. -thanks for your support ** Want a deal on some boxo tools? Use the following link, and save 10% while also helping us get a bit of a commish! Its Win-Win! https://boxousa.com/TrackDaz Or the code TrackDaz10 **buy some celcuis drinks! https://amzn.to/3UVITBF ** ROCKWELL WATCHES: Check out their website https://rockwelltime.com/ Enter the code "TDZ20" at checkout and save 20% on a new Rockwell!! Sign up for your next TrackDaz event here: http://www.trackdaz.com *PIRELLI TIRES!! ** You can get your Pirelli rubber from us directly on our registration site. Follow us on Facebook: / trackdaz Follow us on Instagram: @trackdaz Follow the TrackDaz Crew: @chili144 @jimmyz853 @phen2210 @gil823 @formula_r @chili144 @lgbrown_ @dkm60 @canea121 @g_offsims @ricardo.abueg @trackdazkaren @fharo3 @modbaez @m39023 @dreek46 @bubblesrides @r6_krissy_ @shaunsummers

In Episode 101 of the BaT Podcast, Alex sits down with multidsiciplinary racing legend Tommy Kendall to discuss the dangers of the BaT Daily Mail; an argument for the '74 Carrera as the first Southern California SUV; a fortuitous version of the classic "someone else's race car/boat/RV" story; his particularly well-timed upbringing by an enthusiastic new racer; coming up in karting and Formula Mazda; meeting compatriot Max Jones; the eye-watering costs of going racing in the early '80s; the value of a Showroom Stock education; his stewardship of the winningest IMSA car in history (with many of said wins coming with him at the wheel); a two-hour peripheral-port rotary rebuild under duress; water-cooled brake calipers; an untimely realization concerning NASCAR brakes at Willow Springs; nascent Chili Bowl plans; his move into commentatorship through no effort of his own; sage advice for anyone pushing the boundaries; a predilection for giant American land yachts, including but not limited to those masquerading as chickens; and their mutual affection for gold-flake Sanger powerboats. Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode: 1:58 TommyK1111 user page on BaT 4:07 Supercharged 1956 Ford Country Squire Wagon 20:37 1985 Mazda RX-7 Group B Rally Car 26:46 1990 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo IMSA GTO Race Car 28:15 1988 Chevrolet Beretta IMSA GTU Race Car 34:087 Chevy Berettas on BaT 47:14 No Reserve: 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham 47:31 Tommy Kendall's "El Gallo Grande" 48:31 Original-Owner 1992 Lincoln Town Car Executive Series Limousine 53:16 Acura ARX-05 DPi Race Car Got suggestions for our next guest from the BaT community? Let us know at podcast@bringatrailer.com and we'll do our best to get them on!

Join creator of BioCharisma, Topher Gardner — builder, body worker, and astrologist — and myself for an interview about spontaneous generation, and how our inner and outer worlds get created. In this discussion we will talk about the uniqueness of each being; what is real vs. what are desires and cravings; strength of will and free will; what he calls “spiritual trustifarians”; what he experienced in ashrams; the nature of a Saturn return in astrology; how we are moving out of the guru phase of spiritual development; how disillusionment and sacred calling intersect; why "vibration is location”; and the role that initiation experiences have in our lives. You can learn more about and support Topher here:• Analog Super Chat: Christopher Gardner, P.O. Box 402, Willow Springs, MO 65793-0402• Digital Super Chat: PayPal: coraldomes@gmail.com• Website: https://topherhq.com/biocharisma-podcast • Social Media: @BioCharisma on Instagram and YouTube• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/understandingconspiracy  About Topherhq.com:TopherHq is the clearing house for all the curiosities and experiments that Chris'Topher' Gardner has given his attention to. Philosophy and innovation are the primary drivers that populate this site's content. Having over 20 years of professional experience with massage, coaching, construction, architecture, and inventing has led to a phenomenonolgy that is both unique and grounded.There is truly, ‘Never a Dull Moment' once you enter these walls……primarily because our walls are curved :). ***Bumper music by Liam Martens, aka ツSaiko, sub to him here on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@SA1KO0O1  *** MORE FROM BETH Watch the replay of the 2024 Journey Code Open House Sign up to learn the archetypes of controlled op, the 31 signs of controlled op, and hear a stage recording of my Anarchapulco workshop
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0:00 - John Anthony fills in for Dan, hear about his Christmas Miracle and how God put him in the right place at the right time. 11:07 - Caitlin Clark’s White Privilege 27:52 - Daniel Penny Speaks 48:57 - Tim Walz open up on election and future plans 01:04:07 - Garry McCarthy, Chief of Police in Willow Springs, Illinois and former Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department: “This is not the same country my father joined the Marines to fight for” 01:27:24 - Noted economist Stephen Moore believes price levels at the grocery store have permanently adjusted to this higher level, unfortunately, but the key is Trump making sure they don’t keep going up. Give the gift of Steve Moore this holiday season with his new book The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again – co authored with Art Laffer 01:37:42 - Scott McKay, publisher of the Hayride & senior editor at the American Spectator: The ‘Civil Rights’ Era Is Over. Good Riddance To It. Give the gift of Scott McKay this holiday season with two of his recent books Racism Revenge and Ruin and King Of The Jungle 01:56:08 - Founder & President of Ohareland and T Minus 10, Daniel LaBelle, joins Amy & John to remind everyone of tomorrow night's show at the historic Des Plaines Theatre: "Do You Hear What I Hear?” Celebrate the holiday season with a family EVENT EXPERIENCE set to take place on December 12, 2024, at the historic Des Plaines Theatre. "Do You Hear What I Hear?” promises to be a touching/fun night of contemporary holiday music, magic, and memories. For tickets & info visit desplainestheatre.com or oshows.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The legendary, 500-hp Mercedes CLK63 AMG Black Series was never produced with a manual transmission. So, Derek had one built. === The Carmudgeon Show Sponsor, Vredestein Tires: https://www.vredestein.com/ Click here to join the Hagerty Driver's Club: https://bit.ly/Join-HDC-Cammisa-Rev === Derek Tam-Scott's company, OTS & Co., purchased a C209-chassis 2008 Mercedes CLK63 AMG Black Series for science/tax reasons and immediately sent it to Matt Kwiek of @kwiekclassics for a new Mercedes-sourced manual transmission swap. How does the legendary AMG M156 6.3-liter V-8 (which is actually 6.2 liters) work with a 6-speed manual? For science, Derek hired SCCA Hall of Fame race car driver Randy Pobst to set a lap time in both a stock, automatic CLK63 BS and a 6-speed swapped one. The Black Series is one of Jason Cammisa's favorite cars of all time. He attended its launch at Willow Springs raceway, where he struggled to keep up with an 80-year-old Denise McLuggage as she executed flawless and effortless laps in the exact same car. It's a fun story. The ‘mudgeons then briefly cover all the Black Series models: the R171 SLK55, C209 CLK63, R230 SL65, W204 C63, and SLS AMG.  Is the CLK Black Series peak AMG? Derek compares the 6-speed swapped CLK to the fifth-gen Pontiac GTO and E39 BMW M5 Dinan S2. And the Carmudgeons discuss whether other collectible cars should also be manual-swapped, including the Lexus LFA, Alfa Romeo 4C and 8C, and the E60 M5.  The boys also ponder if tearing out the OE tranny on the Black Series is a crime akin to that of the Sacrilege Motors 964 911 EV conversion.  Which wasn't, actually, a crime. We end with a brief discussion of twin-engine cars: a half-Leaf half-motorcycle, a Twini (dual-engine Mini Cooper), DuRocco (twin-engine Scirocco), a pre-war Alfa, and a Citroen 2CV Safari.  Plus, the van, Jynah, prepares for potentially slippery, wet and white conditions with a brand new set of Vredestein Wintrac Pros! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, we discussed Julia's weekend at the Willow Springs race track where her son competed. Scott attempted to do a therapy session on Julia - find out how that went and much more! We hope you enjoy this episode and as always, please share, rate this podcast and subscribe. Happy listening. If you have an interesting story to share or a funny one and would like to be a guest on Someone Had to Say it, email us at hadtosayitpodcast@gmail.com  For all the links and info, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktree.com/juliabendis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Motos and Friends Podcast is brought to you by Yamaha. Introducing the Yamaha MT-09, the ultimate Hyper Naked experience. With its aggressive styling, powerful CP3 engine, and advanced technology, the MT-09 is ready to dominate the streets. Feel the raw power of the MT-09's 890cc liquid-cooled three-cylinder engine. Delivering thrilling torque and exceptional fuel efficiency, this machine is built for performance. Experience the future of Hyper Naked technology with the MT-09's five-inch full-color TFT display and intuitive switchgear. Customize your ride with four different display themes and navigate effortlessly through the controls. The MT-09 is more than just a motorcycle; it's a statement. With its aggressive styling and unmatched performance, it's ready to turn heads and dominate the streets. Discover the MT-09. Learn more at YamahaMotorsports.com If you're on iOS, you can listen to this podcast on the new Faidr App a new concept in podcasting. In this week's first segment, Editors Don Williams and Nic de Sena tell us about the 2024 BMW R 12 nineT. With the standard R 12 taking on the job as a sporty cruiser for urban dwellers, this version of the model looks to satisfy more performance-oriented customers. Don put plenty of miles on the new R 12 nineT up and down California and he tells us all about it. For the Snippet this episode, we'd like you hear more about the amazing action cameras from Insta360.  I asked Adam Stringer from Insta360 to tell us his take on why their cameras are so popular with motorcycle riders, and to let us know what's new from the company. Oh yes… and don't forget, the first 30 purchasers who use the promo code MOTOSANDFRIENDS, will bag a free Motorcycle Kit plus selfie stick! Those are worth $99 with any Insta360 X4 purchase. So head to store.insta360.com and get yours now. In our second segment Teejay Adams has a chat with Ed Milich, a life-long motorcycle rider, and a mechanical engineer for over two decades. He is now a consultant and expert witness supporting legal clients on motorcycle and vehicle-related subjects. Ed is a championship-winning motorcycle racer and fabricator, and has won races at Daytona, Willow Springs, Laguna Seca, Miller Motorsports Park, Barber Motorsports Park, and numerous other venues on motorcycles of his own construction and design. In the good ole print days, Ed was a regular contributor to several magazines including Motorcyclist, American Historic Racing Motorcycle Magazine, and the Moto Guzzi National Owners Magazine. We love your feedback! Please comment or suggest:   @ultimatemotorcycling  @UltimateMotoMag  @UltimateMotorcycling  producer@ultimatemotorcycling.com  

In this episode, Matthew Fiander joins the Rock is Lit Season 4 Reading Series to discuss and read from his debut novel, ‘Ringing in Your Ears'. Set in a Boston suburb during the early ‘90s, the story follows Louise “Blue” Cleary as she navigates the emotional aftermath of her sister Christine's mysterious death. Already struggling to fit in as a girl barred from playing baseball and an umpire facing hostility from local parents, Blue's grief sends her on a journey to uncover truths about her sister—and herself. With Christine's cassette tapes as clues, Blue's search reveals buried secrets about her family and the dark underbelly of their seemingly idyllic town. Matthew Fiander's fiction has appeared in ‘Story Magazine', ‘Mid-American Review', ‘Zone 3', ‘Willow Springs', ‘The Massachusetts Review', ‘Southern Indiana Review', ‘South Carolina Review', ‘Reckon Review', and elsewhere. He has also written for ‘The New York Times', PopMatters, and other outlets. His debut novel, ‘Ringing in Your Ears', was published by Main Street Rag. Fiander currently lives and works in North Carolina.   MUSIC IN THE EPISODE IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE: Rock is Lit theme music [Guitar Instrumental Beat] Sad Rock [Free Use Music] Punch Deck—“I Can't Stop” Buffalo Tom “Taillights Fade” Pearl Jam “Once” Nirvana “All Apologies” [Guitar Instrumental Beat] Sad Rock [Free Use Music] Punch Deck—“I Can't Stop” Rock is Lit theme music   LINKS: Leave a rating and comment for Rock is Lit on Goodpods: https://goodpods.com/podcasts/rock-is-lit-212451 Leave a rating and comment for Rock is Lit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-is-lit/id1642987350 Matthew Fiander on Facebook: @MatthewFiander Matthew Fiander on Twitter: @mattfiander Christy Alexander Hallberg's website: https://www.christyalexanderhallberg.com/rockislit Christy Alexander Hallberg on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube: @ChristyHallberg Rock is Lit on Instagram: @rockislitpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready for an episode where things escalate quickly—both in danger and fun! This week on Live, Laugh, Larceny, Trevin navigates the frustrating world of returning shoes by mail, while Amanda shares her frustrations with vacationing parents who seem to have forgotten how to check in. The fun ramps up with Amanda's hilarious Two Truths and a Lie segment about elevators, followed by Trevin's dive into surprising new animal facts! In Storytime, Amanda kicks off with an outrageous tale involving outstanding warrants, elevators, and a Florida woman causing chaos. Then, Trevin brings his most gruesome story yet—complete with a trigger warning—featuring a returning main character and a grisly scene involving a Brush Hog in Willow Springs, Missouri. Both stories hilariously tie together as the hosts role-play drive-thru workers serving coffee. Tune in for a wild ride filled with crime, comedy, and chaos as Amanda and Trevin take things to a whole new level. (Discussions include: Kristine with a K, shoes, Sony Walkman, Puma, post office, Mail anxiety, parenting, parents on vacation, Alaskan Cruise, elevator deaths, Shanghai Tower, Muzak, music, Taranaki, New Zealand, Farm Raised Salmon, Germany Raccoon Farm, WW2, George the Jack Russell Terrier, Patricia Ann Jamison, St. Lucie County Courthouse, Fort Pierce, Florida, Poop, Nervous Diarrhea, Outstanding Warrants, Pooping in Public, nuisance injurious to health, noir, detective story, insurance scam, dismemberment, Florida Man, Hatchet, farmer, Fueled by Trash Pizza) Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livelaughlarcenydoomedcrew For ad-free episodes and lots of other bonus content, join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LiveLaughLarceny  Check out our website: HereFollow us on Instagram: HereFollow us on Facebook: HereFollow us on TikTok: HereFollow us on Twitter: Here If you have a crime you'd like to hear on our show OR have a personal petty story, email us at livelaughlarceny@gmail.com or send us a DM on any of our socials!

Spooktober continues as Kenzie details how The Irish Legend in Willow Springs is haunted.  Chicago's best morning radio show now has a podcast! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and remember that the conversation always lives on the Q101 Facebook page.  Brian & Kenzie are live every morning from 6a-10a on Q101.    Subscribe to our channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Q101 Like Q101 on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/q101chicago Follow Q101 on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/Q101Chicago Follow Q101 on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/q101chicago/?hl=en Follow Q101 on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@q101chicago?lang=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spooktober continues as Kenzie details how The Irish Legend in Willow Springs is haunted.  Chicago's best morning radio show now has a podcast! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and remember that the conversation always lives on the Q101 Facebook page.  Brian & Kenzie are live every morning from 6a-10a on Q101.    Subscribe to our channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Q101 Like Q101 on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/q101chicago Follow Q101 on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/Q101Chicago Follow Q101 on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/q101chicago/?hl=en Follow Q101 on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@q101chicago?lang=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's guests put the "silly" in "silly little word game", as Jay is joined by: Tom Nook Collection Agency:  Luc Leavenworth - Donate to the National Diaper Bank Network in Illinois, hug a teacher (consentually)! Kristin Pilotte - Life is short, tell people you love them, take lots of pictures! Vs. AD in HD: Angie Kregg - Support your local library and be kind to each other, check out Angie on Wednesdays for trivia at Imperial Oak Brewing in Willow Springs, IL! Brett Rich -If you like live-play D&D, check out Time To Role on Sundays at 6:30p Central! This week's featured Patreon supporter is Stacey Melquist! Thanks for the isolation booth upgrade! This episode sponsored by Critical Grind Board Game Cafe and Liquid Kourage Entertainment. Want to sponsor this show as well? Reach out to us! Editing's expensive and listening to ads sucks! Help us hire and pay a permanent editor and get back to new episodes every week by supporting us on Patreon, where you can now hear this episode of Verboten completely ad-free! All patrons get to add an "amenity" to the isolation booth as well moving forward! Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky! To contact the show directly, email us at VerbotenPod@gmail.com! Think you have the best words? Apply to appear on the show at https://ptepodcasts.com/appearance-request/! We are ALWAYS looking for new voices on this show! Please consider leaving the show a 5 star rating and review. See you next week! This episode guest-edited by Jacob Hein. Thank you Jacob! ©2024, Verboten. Proud member of the PTE Network.

"If words are empty, they are useless." Today's episode covers family trauma, abuse, torture, isolation, and starting over and succeeding. I've been blessed to chat with Itto and Mekiya, a married couple, sharing their personal journey, how they came to meet, and the amazing things they are accomplishing together. Itto Outini  Founding Editor Itto Outini is a journalist, Fulbright Scholar, Steinbeck Fellow, MacDowell Fellow, public speaker, and author of the forthcoming memoir Blindness is the Light of My Life. She holds an MA in journalism and strategic media from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and a BA in applied linguistics from Mohamed V University in Rabat, Morocco. Itto has published with US-based and international outlets, including The Relatable Voice Magazine, The Fulbright Chronicle, and The Chicago Tribune. Organizations for which she has spoken include The United Nations, Cal Tech University, Verizon Wireless, and The International Trade Centre. In addition to writing and speaking, she offers diverse services tailored to writers, young professionals, and entrepreneurs. Mekiya Outini: Founding Editor Mekiya Outini is an award-winning author, freelance editor, MacDowell Fellow, and co-author of Itto's forthcoming memoir Blindness is the Light of My Life. His work has appeared in Chautauqua, The Coachella Review, Willow Springs, and elsewhere. Two chapters from his novel Ashes, Ashes can be read at the West Trade Review.  Mekiya holds an MFA in fiction from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and a BFA in creative writing from UNC Wilmington. He brings to the table 10+ years of experience writing, editing, teaching, tutoring, reading, and revising. His clients hail from all backgrounds and all walks of life, and he especially enjoys supporting people who write in English as a foreign language to craft clear and elegant prose.  Website: https://www.thedatekeepers.com Itto's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ittooutini/ Mekiya's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mekiya-o-1157b9184/ The DateKeepers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-datekeepers-–-an-international-media-platform-372831275/ Learn more about your host, Kim Lengling: www.kimlenglingauthor.com

Chicago Way w/John Kass (07/11/24): After a violent holiday weekend that saw over 100 people shot and 20 killed, Garry McCarthy -former Chicago Police Superintendent and current Chief of Police for Willow Springs, IL -join John Kass & Jeff Carlin for a discussion about why the city has seen such a spike in violent crime […]

It's Friday, June 28th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Laos officials arrest pastor and 5 Christians On June 22nd, village officials in central Laos arrested Pastor Mum and five other Christians as they prayed in preparation for worship services the next day, reports Morning Star News. Sirikoon Prasertsee, director of Human Rights Watcher for Lao Religious Freedom, said, “The arrests took place on Saturday at Mr. Mum's home. They are currently being imprisoned in Xaibouathong District prison.” After Pastor Mum put his faith in Christ in 2019 upon experiencing God's healing, he established a church that worshipped freely in his home According to Open Doors, Laos is the 21st most difficult country worldwide in which to be a Christian. Please keep Pastor Mum and the other five Christians in your prayers. Biden gave confusing answer on economy Last night in Atlanta, President Joe Biden, the Democrat, debated former President Donald Trump, the Republican, on CNN ahead of the November 5th presidential election. With Jake Tapper and Dana Bash as co-anchors, the set up was unusual. Unlike most presidential debates, there was no live audience.  Plus, during the answer of one candidate, his opponent's microphone was turned off which prevented any interruptions. (You can watch the entire 90-minute debate or read the debate transcript through special links at www.TheWorldview.com.) Out of the gate, the hosts asked about the economy.  Biden championed the redistribution of wealth and then became confused, reports LifeSiteNews.com. Listen. BIDEN: “What I'm gonna do is fix the tax system. For example, we have 1,000 trillionaires in America, I mean billionaires in America. And what's happening? They're in a situation where they, in fact, pay 8.2% in taxes. If they just paid 24%, 25% -- either one of those numbers -- they raise $500 million dollars, billion dollars I should say, in a 10-year period. We'd be able to wipe out his debt. “We'd be able to help make sure that all those things we need to do -- child care, elder care, making sure that we continue to strengthen our healthcare system, making sure that we're able to make every single, solitary person eligible for what I've been able to do with the, with the COVID, excuse me, with um, dealing with everything we have to do with, uh..  Look, we finally beat Medicare.” Trump claimed that illegals will bankrupt Social Security and Medicare JAKE TAPPER: “Thank you, President Biden. President Trump?” TRUMP: “Well, he's right. He did beat Medicare. He beat it to death and he's destroying Medicare. Because all of these people are coming in. They're putting them on Medicare. They're putting them on Social Security. They're going to destroy Social Security. This man is going to single-handedly destroy Social Security. “These millions and millions of people coming in. They're trying to put them on Social Security. He will wipe out Social Security. He will wipe out Medicare. So, he was right in the way he finished that sentence. And it's a shame. What's happened to our country in the last four years is not to be believed.” Trump speaks out in favor of Abortion Kill Pill Dana Bash asked about the Abortion Kill Pill which 63% of mothers who abort their children use instead of surgical abortion today. BASH: “This is the first presidential election since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. This morning, the court ruled on yet another abortion case, temporarily allowing emergency abortions to continue in Idaho. “Despite that state's restrictive ban, former President Trump, you take credit for the decision to overturn Roe v Wade which returned the issue of abortion to the states.” TRUMP: “Correct.” BASH: “However, the federal government still plays a role in whether or not women have access to abortion pills. They're used in about two-thirds of all abortions. As President, would you block abortion medication?” TRUMP: “First of all, the Supreme Court just approved the Abortion Pill. And I agree with their decision to have done that. And I will not block it. “If you look at this whole question that you're asking is 51 years ago. You had Roe v. Wade, and everybody wanted to get it back to the states. Everybody -- without exception, Democrats, Republicans, liberals, conservatives -- everybody wanted to back -- religious leaders. “And what I did is I put three great Supreme Court justices on the court, and they happened to vote in favor of killing Roe v. Wade, and moving it back to the states. Now the states are working it out. If you look at Ohio, it was a decision that was an end result that was a little bit more liberal than you would have thought. Kansas, I would say the same thing. Texas is different. Florida is different, but they're all making their own decisions right now. And right now, the states control it. That's the vote of the people.” In Psalm 139:13-14, David says to God, “For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Biden championed abortion, then fell apart President Biden, who has campaigned on his commitment to codify Roe v. Wade into law, took issue with Trump's victory lap over Roe v. Wade's defeat. BIDEN: “It's been a terrible thing what you've done. The fact is that the vast majority of constitutional scholars supported Roe when it was decided, supported Roe. This idea that they're all against it, it's just ridiculous. And this is the guy who says the state should be able to have it. We're in a state where in six weeks, you don't even know whether you're pregnant or not, but you cannot see a doctor and have him decide on what your circumstances are, whether you need help. “The idea that states are able to do this is a little like saying, ‘We're gonna turn civil rights back to the states -- that each state has a different role.' “Look, there's so many young women -- including a young woman who just was murdered, and [Trump] went to the funeral. The idea that she was murdered by an immigrant coming into, they talk about that. But here's the deal. There's a lot of young women to be raped by their, by their in-laws, by their spouses, brothers and sisters. By, it's just, it's just ridiculous. And they can do nothing about it. And then they try to arrest them when they cross state lines.” BASH: “Thank you.” The age of the candidates, and their golf games, were addressed Dana Bash raised the issue of age with both candidates. This is how Trump responded. BASH: “Former President Trump, you would be 82 at the end of your second term. What do you say to voters who have concerns about your capabilities to serve?” TRUMP: “Well, I took two tests, cognitive tests. I aced them, both of them as you know. We made it public. He took none. I'd like to see him take one, just one, a real easy one. Like go through the first five questions. You couldn't do it. I took physical exams every year. I'm in very good health. “I just won two club championships, not even senior, two regular club championships. To do that, you have to be quite smart, and you have to be able to hit the ball a long way. And I do it. He doesn't do it. He can't hit a ball 50 yards. He challenged me to a golf match. I think I'm in very good shape. I feel that I'm in as good a shape as I was 25, 30 years ago. Actually, I'm probably a little bit lighter.” BASH: “President Biden?” BIDEN: “I'd be happy to have a driving contest with him. I got my handicap, which when I was vice president, down to a six. By the way, I told you before, I'm happy to play golf, if you carry your own bag. Do you think you can do it?” TRUMP: “That's the biggest lie that he is a six handicap of all." BIDEN: “I was at an eight handicap.” TRUMP: “Yeah, I've seen his swing. I know your swing. Let's not act like children.” BIDEN: “You are a child!” Presidential historian: “Most disjointed, least substantive, most dishonest debate” Appearing on “News Nation,” presidential historian Chris Stirewalt offered this analysis. STIREWALT: “In the 64 years of presidential debates, I feel pretty confident that I can say this is the worst one that has ever been done. The most disjointed, the least substantive, the most dishonest. I'm sure the only one that involved a debate about golf handicaps, fat jokes, and somebody calling somebody ‘Brandon.' This was a real low watermark. “I will say that no incumbent has ever done as poorly as Joe Biden did. In 1976, Gerald R. Ford got tangled up talking about Poland and Soviet domination of Poland. And it probably cost him a full term as president. It probably cost him that election. “And I'm here to tell you that what Joe Biden did tonight in the first hour of that debate, if he stays in this race, we will look back and say that the strategy by the Biden campaign to force an early debate and put Donald Trump front and center, and get this revved up, was a catastrophically bad strategic choice.” Why two Montana teens gave $100 and $25 to The Worldview Last night, I talked to a 17-year-old named Amos in Montana who gave $25 to help fund The Worldview. AMOS: “The money I contributed came from a job I have for our family business. People hire us to carry off their junk or just stuff they don't use anymore. We take it mostly just to the dump or, if we can, resell it or take to the thrift store. We like to do that too.” Amos told me what he likes about the newscast. AMOS: “I like the updates on the persecuted brothers and sisters around the world. It encourages me to pray for them more.” Plus, he mentioned the greatest moral issue of our time. AMOS: “I appreciate the updates on legislation concerning abortion in the U.S. and around the world. It helps me to pray for good leadership more. So, my prayer is that God's love for life would be upheld in our country.” I also spoke to a 13-year-old named Dahlia who lives in Helena, Montana. DAHLIA: “I like how you add Bible verses to some of your stories that you tell.” She decided to give $100. DAHLIA: “I have been listening to The Worldview for a long time and I would be sad if it stopped. So, when I decided to give some money, one hundred dollars is just what came to my mind.” Dahlia makes money by playing her violin at the Helena, Montana Farmer's Market every Saturday. DAHLIA: “People passing by usually give me tips in my violin case. I play about an hour at a time, for four hours. Over the course of four hours, I usually get around a hundred dollars of tips. And that's what I decided to donate to The Worldview.” In Acts 20:35, “The Lord Jesus Himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.'” 32 Worldview listeners donated $15,977.47 And finally, toward our $84,000 final goal by 5:00pm central this Saturday, June 29th, 32 Worldview listeners stepped up to the plate to help fund our 6-member news team for another fiscal year. Our thanks to Thor, age 12, in Pleasantville, Tennessee who gave $9, Tirzah, age 10, in Pleasantville, Tennessee who gave $11, Oliver in Santa Maria, California who gave $20, as well as Steve in Mission Viejo, California, Leslie in Florham Park, New Jersey, and Rick in Vista, California  – each of whom gave $25. We're grateful for Rob in Annandale, Virginia who gave $25.47 as well as Margaret in Howell, Michigan, Michelle in Sparta, Michigan, and Emily in Hutchinson, Kansas – each of whom gave $50. We appreciate Tiveria, age 16, and Tikvah, age 16, -- both of whom are from Pleasantville, Tennessee, and gave $60 each, Tony and Jennie in Palmdale, California who gave $75, as well as Nancy in Ketchikan, Alaska, Evan in Marietta, Georgia, Emmilee in Center Point, Iowa, Patricia in Blackfoot, Idaho, and Elisha in Paris, Texas – each of whom gave $100. We were touched by the support of Frederick in Kennesaw, Georgia who pledged $10/month for 12 months for a gift of $120, an anonymous donor in San Antonio, Texas, Amy in St. Cloud, Florida, and Serge in Simpsonville, South Carolina – each of whom gave $200. We're thankful to God for Heidi in Elsenham, Essex, England and Julie in White Hall, Maryland – both of whom gave $300 as well as Dean in Paulden, Arizona and Patricia in Blackfoot, Idaho – both of whom pledged $25/month for 12 months for a gift of $300. And we appreciated the sacrifice of Nathan in Shokan, New York who pledged $31/month for 12 months for a gift of $372, an anonymous donor in Kailua Kona, Hawaii who gave $500, Rochester in Willow Springs, Missouri and Reese in Henrico, Virginia – both of whom pledged $50/month for 12 months for a gift of $600 each, Vivia in Florida City, Florida who gave $1,000, and Phillip and Christine in Belton, Texas who gave $10,000! Those 32 donors gave $15,977.47.  Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please. (sound effect of drum roll) $80,138 (audience cheering) We just need to raise $3,862 to cross the finish line! Wow!  We are so close!  Toward our $84,000 goal, we are just $3,862 short. Can you help us cross the finish line?  We need to find just 1 person to pledge $100 per month for 12 months, 2 people to pledge $50 per month for 12 months, and 4 people to pledge $25/month for 12 months. We need you to respond by 5:00pm central tomorrow night, Saturday, June 29th. Time is ticking. (ticking sound effect) Go to TheWorldview.com, click on “Give,” select the dollar amount you'd like to donate, and click on the recurring monthly tab if that's your wish. Ask God what He wants you to give to this newscast that proclaims Jesus Christ as our standard for Truth. It would be my great honor if I could return to these airwaves and announce that the body of Christ helped to fully fund The Worldview newscast 6-member team for the next fiscal year.  If you haven't made a donation yet, please do so today! Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, June 28th, in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Plus, we break down the Canadian Grand Prix and discuss the future of Willow Springs

In Episode 346, Chris & Chrissy aren't here, Tim recounts the NJMP weekend, finds two great news stories, links an amazing @RacingJunk (not as boring) BMW, previews the cars of the High Plains HPR and Lucky Dog while Mental remembers to hit record. We do perform our patented virtual track walk of High Plains, because we're both gonna be there! Willow Springs is For Sale!!! (Autoblog.com) https://www.autoblog.com/2024/06/10/willow-springs-international-raceway-is-up-for-sale/ New Wheelbarrow Speed Record…wait, wut? (The Drive.com) https://www.thedrive.com/news/this-wheelbarrow-has-a-new-land-speed-record  (Not as) Boring BMW on Sale at Racing Junk https://www.racingjunk.com/road-club-racing/184597826/330i-zhp-spec-bmw-track-day-car.html?category_id=&photos=1&location_distance=&location_zip=&year_min=&year_max=&price_min=2500.00&price_max=15000.00&seller_type=0&condition=&search=&state=&country=&province=&date=&order=score&np_offset=3&from=search#1 High Plains Raceway https://www.highplainsraceway.com/ High Plains Raceway Track Map https://www.highplainsraceway.com/wp-content/uploads/hpr-track-large.jpg Josh Wakeman's Eagle Scout Project https://www.facebook.com/share/v/iHuHzjHRUAGSYQnF/? Go Race Pitt with Lucky Dog!! https://www.racelucky.com/2024-schedule/ Join our F1 Fantasy League  https://fantasygp.com/  - sign up here, the join the E1R  league with code “74259541” Our Website -⁠ https://everyoneracers.com/⁠  Download or stream here -⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NsFZDTcaFlu4IhjbG6fV9  ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPrTs8wdzydOqbpWZ_y-xEA ⁠  - Our YouTube 

In Episode 346, Chris & Chrissy aren't here, Tim recounts the NJMP weekend, finds two great news stories, links an amazing @RacingJunk (not as boring) BMW, previews the cars of the High Plains HPR and Lucky Dog while Mental remembers to hit record. We do perform our patented virtual track walk of High Plains, because we're both gonna be there! Willow Springs is For Sale!!! (Autoblog.com) https://www.autoblog.com/2024/06/10/willow-springs-international-raceway-is-up-for-sale/ New Wheelbarrow Speed Record…wait, wut? (The Drive.com) https://www.thedrive.com/news/this-wheelbarrow-has-a-new-land-speed-record  (Not as) Boring BMW on Sale at Racing Junk https://www.racingjunk.com/road-club-racing/184597826/330i-zhp-spec-bmw-track-day-car.html?category_id=&photos=1&location_distance=&location_zip=&year_min=&year_max=&price_min=2500.00&price_max=15000.00&seller_type=0&condition=&search=&state=&country=&province=&date=&order=score&np_offset=3&from=search#1 High Plains Raceway https://www.highplainsraceway.com/ High Plains Raceway Track Map https://www.highplainsraceway.com/wp-content/uploads/hpr-track-large.jpg Josh Wakeman's Eagle Scout Project https://www.facebook.com/share/v/iHuHzjHRUAGSYQnF/? Go Race Pitt with Lucky Dog!! https://www.racelucky.com/2024-schedule/ Join our F1 Fantasy League  https://fantasygp.com/  - sign up here, the join the E1R  league with code “74259541” Our Website -⁠ https://everyoneracers.com/⁠  Download or stream here -⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NsFZDTcaFlu4IhjbG6fV9  ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPrTs8wdzydOqbpWZ_y-xEA ⁠  - Our YouTube 

This week on SCR, what we would do with Willow Spring Raceway; Rick Ross car show complaints, the Pride Cybertruck spec and there's a new Rivian in town.

Want to buy a race track? Matt and Alistair talk about Willow Springs going up for sale. Then they talk about the Ineo Grenadier and updates to the Rivian. Presented by DrinkBravago.com

Keeping ourselves on track and sharing with you all the events and activities that motivate our travels.  You heard us talk about going to Canada to see Northern Lights, but what else gets us off the couch and out into the world?  Hear all about it while we sample two beers from a brewery we featured VERY EARLY on, Imperial Oak Brewing from Willow Springs, Illinois.

Not everyone's querying journey is a handful of years! Many authors have experiences like Rita's: a 14-year span of trial, error, and a whole lot of persistence. Join host Sheridan Sharp as guest Rita Feinstein talks publishing, poetry, connecting in a post-truth world. ResourcesRita's Debut: Meet Me in the Fourth DimensionSylvia Path Anne SextonThe Quiet Damage by Jesselyn CookWebsite: https://ritafeinstein.com/Twitter/X: @RitaFeinsteinInstagram: @longlostdragonprincessSupport your local indie bookstoreThe Poet X by Elizabeth AcevedoClap When You Land by Elizabeth AcevedoWe Are All So Good At Smiling by Amber McBrideJeannine Hall Gailey About RitaRita Feinstein is the author of the poetry collections Life on Dodge and Everything is Real, both from Brain Mill Press, and the young adult novel-in-verse Meet Me in the Fourth Dimension (Page Street 2024). Her stories and poems have appeared in Permafrost, The Normal School, and Willow Springs, among other publications, and have been nominated for Best of the Net and Best New Poets. She is also the Regional Manager of Writopia Lab DC, a nonprofit that runs creative writing workshops for children and teens. She lives with her husband, who is a lawyer, and her dog, who is not.

Jeff and Christian welcome Jeremy Penter, better known as Karak from ACG back to the show this week to discuss Larian walking away from the most successful game of 2023, Unreal showing off Marvel 1943 Rise of the Ronin at GDC, a potential big delay for GTA 6, and more! The Playlist: Dragons Dogma 2, Pacific Drive, Rise of the Ronin, Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition, Gran Turismo 7 - Willow Springs, Slice and Dice Parting Gifts!

In today's episode, Itto and Mekiya Outini open up about the power of storytelling, overcoming personal challenges, and the unique paths that have led them to become advocates for writers worldwide.We begin with Itto and Mekiya telling the unlikely story of how they met, and how their union not only created great happiness for the two of them, but also their business Datekeepers, a platform where emerging writers find their voice and the courage to share their stories.  Itto shares how her early life living on the streets of Morocco due to a heart-breaking family betrayal eventually led her rise as a globally-recognized scholar. Mekiya shares how his life story is one of defying societal norms, and embracing a life that is true to himself. Their shared experiences, filled with resilience and self-love, serve as a beacon for anyone navigating the complexities of finding their own voice.At the heart of our conversation lies a universal reminder: the impact of a supportive community and influential mentors in our own life's stories. We explore the balance between receiving guidance and forging an independent path, and the transformative effect of educators who embolden, rather than diminish our personal power.  MEET ITTO AND MEKIYAItto and Mekiya Outini are the founding editors of The DateKeepers, an international media platform that publishes short-form creative and journalistic nonfiction, spotlights individuals who've overcome extreme adversity to make meaningful contributions to their fields, and creates opportunities for emerging writers. Itto Outini is a Fulbright Scholar, Steinbeck Fellow, and MacDowell Fellow. Her work has appeared in The Chicago Tribune, The Fulbright Chronicle, ABILITY Magazine, and elsewhere, and her life story has been on BBC. She's spoken for Cal Tech University, The United Nations, Verizon Wireless, and The International Trade Centre and holds an MA in journalism and strategic media from the University of Arkansas.Mekiya Outini is a writer, freelance editor, and MacDowell Fellow with an MFA in fiction from the University of Arkansas. His short story “Baptism by Earth” won of the 55th New Millennium Award in Fiction, and his work has appeared in Chautauqua, The Coachella Review, Willow Springs, and elsewhere. The first two chapters of his novel, Ashes, Ashes, have been featured in the West Trade Review.The DateKeepers Website The DateKeepers LinkedIn Support the showJoin Brilliant Breathwork, the monthly membership offering multiple weekly live breathwork sessions with Jen and other trauma-informed facilitators, an extensive vault of replays, and a supportive community for authentic, creative, and radiant growth. Other ways you can support: Share an episode and tag Jen on Instagram @untetheredjen Follow/subscribe to get updates of new episodes Leave a review! Connect with Jen JenLiss.com @untetheredjen Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach

0:00 - Amy & John with reaction to Joe Biden's State of the Union   10:23 - His speech was so hyped up it was bizarre   28:01 - More reaction to last night's SOTU   47:08 - 15th Ward Alderman and congressional candidate for IL 4th District, Ray Lopez, points out the weaknesses in Mayor Johnson's migrant policies. For more on Ray's run for congress raymondforcongress.com   01:02:52 - Scott McKay, publisher of the Hayride & contributing editor at the American Spectator, reviews last night's SOTU and Trump's "hero's journey" through the primaries. Check out Scott's most recent book Racism Revenge and Ruin: It's All Obama   01:22:56 - Chief of Police in Willow Springs and former Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, Garry McCarthy, looks at whether or not the CPD is prepared for the DNC and should NY Gov Hochul brought in the National Guard   01:38:38 - James Bovard, contributing editor for The American Conservative, on CTU's contract demands - Teachers Unions Have Always Been Terrible. Read Jim kick around teacher unions and more in his most recent book  Last Rights: The Death of American Liberty 01:52:01 - Open Mic Friday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bellingham poet Elizabeth Vignali buzzes in to read from her newest book and also to read and discuss Dorianne Laux⁠'s poem "Facts about the Moon. Elizabeth Vignali is the author of the poetry collection House of the Silverfish (Unsolicited Press 2021) and three chapbooks, the most recent of which is Endangered [Animal] (Floating Bridge Press 2019). Her work has appeared in Willow Springs, Cincinnati Review, Poetry Northwest, Mid-American Review, Tinderbox, The Literary Review, and others. She lives in the Pacific Northwest, where she works as an optician, produces the Bellingham Kitchen Session reading series, and serves as poetry editor of Sweet Tree Review.

On the evening of December 28, 1956, fifteen-year-old Barbara Grimes and her thirteen-year-old sister, Patricia, left their home in Chicago, Illinois headed for a movie theater in Brighton Park to see the latest Elvis Presley film. When the girls failed to return home that evening as expected, their mother sent the two other siblings to wait for them at the closest bus station, but when they returned later without Barbara and Patricia, she became anxious and began calling their friends, before eventually phoning the police. Three weeks later, Barbara and Patricia's bodies were discovered on the side of a rural road by a construction worker in Willow Springs, about an hour outside Chicago.The murder of the Grimes sisters and the investigation that followed remains one of Chicago's most notorious cold cases and one of the most costly and labor-intensive searches in the state's history. Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me The Axe Podcast for research assistance!ReferencesChicago Tribune. 1957. "Suspect's mom says he's lazy, shiftless bum." Chcago Tribune, January 25: 3.—. 1957. "Charged with murder of Grimes girls." Chicago Tribune, January 28: 1.—. 1957. "Dsicloses how 2 girls ditched him and companion in theater." Chicago Tribune, January 27: 1.—. 1957. "High points of the news." Chicago Tribune, February 3: 8.—. 1957. "'I knew it!' sobs mother." Chicago Tribune, 01 23: 1.—. 1957. "Nude bodies thrown beside country road." Chicago Tribune, January 23: 1.—. 1957. "Rule out sex attack, strangling theories." Chicago Tribune, January 24: 1.—. 1958. "Slayer of girl, 15, hopes he gets chair." Chicago Tribune, November 19: 1.—. 1957. "Widen search for 2 young sisters missing four days." Chicago Tribune, January 1: 5.—. 1956. "Young sisters reported seen in two places." Chicago Tribune, December 31: 6.Gowran, Clay. 1957. "Re-enacts crime, and shows how he dumped two in ditch." Chicago Tribune, January 28: 1.Lowry, Shirley. 1957. "Lost girls' mother keeps brave." Chicago Tribune, January 11: 3.McGill, Nancy. 1957. "Mom denies Skid Row tale." Chicago Tribune, Janaury 28: 6.Milwaukee Journal. 1957. "Grimes case tiff costs job." Milwaukee Journal, February 16.Nix, Naomi. 2013. "1950s case gets new look from pro, amateurs." Chicago Tribune, 30 May: 1.Taylor, Troy. 2015. The Two Lost Girls: The Mystery of the Grimes Sisters. Jacksonville, IL: Whitechapel Press.United Press. 1957. "Bennie admits part in crime." Daily Chronicle, January 28: 1.—. 1957. "New suspect is arrested." Daily Chronicle, January 24: 1.—. 1957. "Two teen-aged girls killed." Daily Chronicle, Janaury 23: 1.UWIRE. 2019. "'Chicago History Cop' making headway in Grimes sisters' murder case." UWIRE, October 25.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy All Saints Day! We call Zack Larson to talk about the racing at Orange Show and Willow Springs! It's going to be a wild weekend in mid-November! Check out our AMAZING sponsors: Jim's Outlaws - tinyurl.com/JimsOutlaws Northwest Figure 8 - ⁠tinyurl.com/NorthwestFigure8⁠ Polk Brothers Racing - ⁠https://tinyurl.com/PolkBrosRacing⁠ Loyalty Racing - https://tinyurl.com/LoyaltyRacing Peters Automotive Service - https://tinyurl.com/PetersAutomotive RULE ONE SHOT SPONSOR: Moon Drops Distillery - tinyurl.com/Moondropsdistillery --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecrossoverwjam/message

Joe Gaspar is the owner and founder of 2 Bici Bicycle shop in Willow Springs, IL.

In our first segment this week, Nic de Sena tells about his recent comparison test between the Kawasaki's all-new ZX-4RR and Yamaha's brilliant YZF-R7. He rode both bikes at the Streets of Willow Springs and although they're actually very similar in some ways, they are of course very different machines in other ways. In our product Snippet this week, I chat with Teejay Adams about the new Cortech Lite gloves. Essentially, Cortech has utilized a new type of material that is both super-thin yet tough, and perfectly suited to lightweight riding gloves. In our second segment Teejay Adams has a fun chat with an influencer she recently met on the Kawasaki Eliminator launch in California. @AyaLolwut (Instagram) is a motorcycle enthusiast through and through. Aya is a software engineer for a healthcare provider, and she also models—sometimes with a motorcycle, sometimes without. Aya is a busy lady and seems to split her time between riding, modeling, riding, working, wrenching, and then apparently, riding some more.   So, from all of us here at Ultimate Motorcycling—we hope you enjoy this episode! We love your feedback! Please comment or suggest:   @ultimatemotorcycling  @UltimateMotoMag  @UltimateMotorcycling  producer@ultimatemotorcycling.com

Jonathan Ornstein is a vintage racer who has enjoyed lapping tracks for 20 years. After riding sport bikes for over 30 years he began vintage racing in a 1973 Porsche 911 running his first race at Phoenix International Raceway. Since that first race Jonathan has raced a wide variety of vintage race cars including a B Sedan Datsun 510 to a Mario Andretti Formula 5000 Lotus 70. While racing primarily in California at Laguna Seca, Sonoma, Fontana and Willow Springs, Jonathan has also raced at road America, COTA, Sebring, Daytona and Watkins Glen. 

Justus & The Experience RETURNS! It's been a long time since I've seen my friend Dean Justus of Justus & The Experience. It was a lot of fun getting to hang out with him at his home in Granite City, IL talking about some of his adventures the last few years including hiking the Appalachian Trail. We talked about hawiian shirts, making music with our friends and putting together his debut album! On this episode you'll hear: Human Race One More Night Keep The Love Alive See Justus & The Experience LIVE: 7/27 Thursday at Happy Trails at Willow Springs in Tamms, IL along with Chicago Farmer, One Way Traffic, Colt Ball & Friends, Fleetwood & Family, Spillie Nelson, Kirkos, Lofty's Comet & much more. Tickets & more info at HappyTrailsMusicAndArtsFestival.net Follow along with Justus & The Experience on Facebook! Keep an eye for new merch, website & album coming soon! Thank you to Friendship Brewing Company in Wentzville, MO for their continued support! Be sure to come visit them for all your craft beer needs. Over 25 rotating taps, all sorts of tasty eats and a big ol patio to enjoy some Summer with friends! Live music every weekend: 7/27 Singo Bingo:The Movies 7/28 Freese's Pond for Andrew's Hugs Day (7-10p) 7/29 Michael Scott (7-10p) 7/30 Josh Littig (1-4p). FLI-HI Music: 7/28 Corey Clapper & Mike Belaska 7/29 Steve Kyle (7-10p) FriendshipBrewingCo.com Brand new Flint Hill location is set for GRAND OPENING on July 29th and it is a must see!. Come hungry and test out the new Fli Hi kitchen! 

What's it like on the set of Cammisa's Ultimate Drag Race Replay? This week, Derek finds out. Hyphen joined Jason and his team at Willow Springs during the filming of three different episodes — and gives his perspective of what it's like to be part of the production. The episodes haven't yet aired, of course, but this episode of The Carmudgeon Show podcast gives a sneak peak of what's to come. === Special Thanks to Falcon Car Rental! https://www.falconcarrental.com/ Use coupon code HAGERTY for: 5% off a 1 to 6-day rental 20% off a 7 to 27-day rental 35% off any rental of 28 days or longer! == The Carmudgeon Show is part of the Hagerty Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chicago Way w/John Kass (07/13/23): This week, Garry McCarthy -former Chicago Police Superintendent & current Chief of Police for Willow Springs, IL- joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss the tragic loss of his daughter to a fentanyl overdose last year and why China, Mexico, & Congress share the blame for the over 110,000 […]

Today's Episode Dr. Raj talks with meteorologist  Dallas Raines about his personal meteorological journey, thrilling storm-chasing adventures, and exciting new work in the realm of children's books.  Today's Guest  Dallas Raines is a chief meteorologist who has been forecasting the Southland's weather for ABC7 since July of 1984. Dallas has The Seal of Approval from the American Meteorological Society. He also has been awarded the elite Certified Broadcast Meteorologist Seal (CBM) from The AMS. The personable Earth scientist has earned numerous awards for outstanding coverage of weather events including: Best Weather Presenter/ World Competition in Paris, Golden Mike Award for Best Weathercast in Southern California, Best Weathercast by Associated Press, Overall Excellence by LA Press Club, Most Popular On-Air Newscaster by KIIS Radio, and Outstanding Coverage Award for Hurricane Frederic by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).  Dallas has an undergraduate degree in communications and earth science. He continues to take graduate-level courses in climatology. He loves storm chasing and has tracked many powerful storms and tornadoes across the Midwest in Tornado Alley. Dallas is a committed philanthropist. He concentrates on the welfare, care, and interests of children. He has authored a series of children's books to introduce weather and geographic concepts to young readers. "Chester and The Hot Air Balloon" by Dallas and Dannie Raines. Reading to children is one of Dallas' greatest joys. Dallas is an avid athlete, enjoying hiking, tennis, golf, and weightlifting. He also had the privilege of being a walk-on quarterback for FSU. Dallas also enjoys automobile road racing; he has his SCCA Regional License which allows him to compete at The Willow Springs track.  Fun fact: Dallas Raines is his real name and he was born to do the weather. About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. Want more Dr. Raj? Check out the Beyond the Pearls lecture series! The Ultimate High Yield Bundle: The complete review of high-yield clinical medicine topics necessary for graduate medical education board exams including NBME, USMLE Steps 1/2/3, ITE and ABIM Boards. You can also listen to the Beyond the Pearls podcast. Check out our other shows: Physiology by Physeo Step 1 Success Stories The InsideTheBoards Study Smarter Podcast The InsideTheBoards Podcast Produced by Ars Longa Media To learn more about us and this podcast, visit arslonga.media. You can leave feedback or suggestions at arslonga.media/contact or by emailing info@arslonga.media. Produced by: Christopher Breitigan and Erin McCue. Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional or medical advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the show today, we review the eNacsar Coke Series Race at Charlotte, We get a sneak peak at new content for the upcoming build and look at iRacing vs the Real World. So sit back, relax and join us on the iRacers Lounge Podcast. iRacers Lounge Podcast is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play Music, Spotify, Soundcloud, Podbean, Spreaker, Podbay, PodFanatic, Overcast, Amazon, and other podcast players. Sponsors: Hosts: Mike Ellis – twitter.com/MikeDeanEllis David Hall – www.twitch.tv/mixmage Greg Hecktus – twitter.com/froozenkaktus – www.twitch.tv/froozenkaktus Brian Maccubbin – www.twitch.tv/MacRubbinsRacin Kyle Pendygraft – twitter.com/LoudPedalGaming Tony Groves – www.twitch.tv/SirGroves Adam Josselyn- twitter.com/Jossad83 Tony Rochette – twitter.com/TonyRochette Tom Dreiling – Donnie Spiker – twitter.com/Spikerman19 Bobby Jonas – MacKenzie Stevens – https://twitter.com/MackStevens48 Justin Pearson – https://twitter.com/big7bang_ Links: Facebook – www.facebook.com/iRacersLounge/ Twitter – twitter.com/iracerslounge Instagram – instagram.com/iracersloungepodcast/ Web (Show Notes) – iracerslounge.com/

Willow Springs police chief Garry McCarthy joins the Steve Cochran Show to talk about the 2023 Dunkin' Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser and how you can get a free donut while helping out the Special Olympics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Itto Outini is an international journalist, Fulbright scholar, human rights activist, accessibility advocate, and author of the forthcoming memoir Blindness is the Light of My Life. She holds an MA in journalism and strategic media from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, has practiced print and radio journalism in the US and Morocco, and has been invited to speak for organizations including Cal Tech University, Verizon Wireless, and North Seattle College.  Her work experience spans the for- and non-profit sectors and includes a stint with the United Nations Development Programme. In 2021, she founded Fulbrighters with Disabilities, a global, virtual chapter of the Fulbright Association dedicated to supporting students and scholars with disabilities around the world. In June of 2022, she made history by co-chairing a panel at the 15th Session of the Conference of State Parties to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. That same year, her life story was featured on BBC Outlook, and she and her husband, Mekiya Outini, co-founded The DateKeepers, an international media platform committed to publishing independent journalism, showcasing untold stories, and highlighting well-lived lives, especially those of people with disabilities, advocates, and allies worldwide.  Mekiya Outini is a writer and co-founder of the DateKeepers, an international media platform. He earned his MFA in fiction from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and his short stories, essays, and poems have appeared in outlets such as Chautauqua Literary Journal, the Michigan Quarterly Review, and Willow Springs, respectively. His unpublished novel, Ashes, Ashes, has been selected as a finalist or semi-finalist in several contests, including the Chanticleer Somerset Awards, and its first two chapters were published in the West Trade Review. He lives with his partner in business and life, Itto Outini, in Kansas City, MO. Fulbright Scholar | Human Rights Activist | Founder of Fulbrighters with Disabilities | Co-Founder & Journalist at The DateKeepers | +1 (479) 502-3244 |

In this episode, we chat with Jackie Yost, who is the go to agent in the Willow Springs area in Morrison, Colorado! Jackie is a top producer in the Colorado real estate market. She is also a certified Professional Property Stager and Real Estate Divorce specialist. She loves helping first time home buyers as well as luxury home sellers and purchasers. She has earned her spot in the Presidents Club at Your Castle Real Estate for many years and most recently won the honor of achieving the prestigious Legends Club award despite working through the pandemic.  She loves to golf, hike, ski and ride her motorcycle.  She and her husband George raised two children in Willow Springs and spent 18 years as PTA members of Red Rocks Elementary School.  She is currently (2021) president of the Ladies Golf Association at Red Rocks Country Club.  Here is how to contact Jackie: Your Castle Real EstatePhone: (303) 903-9140Email: jackieyoo@yahoo.com

Garry McCarthy, former CPD Superintendent and current chief of police in suburban Willow Springs, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the city’s readiness to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention amid a police staffing shortage, and rising crime. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

0:00 - THE GREAT DISINTEGRATION: Chicago cop murdered responding to a domestic   13:41 - Dan & Amy listen in on Stanford's Dr. Jay Bhattacharya before House Select Committee on COVID   32:46 - Dan & Amy react as Sen. Josh Hawley tags AG Garland for FBI's targeting of Catholics   52:06 - Lavender Bunde: Isle of Man   01:09:42 - Martin Kulldorff, professor of medicine at Harvard University (on leave) and fellow of the Academy for Science and Freedom, explains  Why America needs a COVID truth commission. You can follow Martin on twitter @MartinKulldorff   01:36:21 - Garry McCarthy, police chief of Willow Springs and former Chicago Police Superintendent, discusses the CPD officer who was fatally wounded yesterday and current Superintendent David Brown's resignation   01:44:12 - Founding Member of the Capitalist Pig hedge fund and Fox News Contributor, Jonathan Hoenig, blames the Biden administration's exacerbation of inflation for the diminishing quality of life in America. Check out Jonathan's most recent book  A New Text Book of Americanism: The Politics of Ayn Rand 01:56:33 - California mother, Aurora Regino, shares how her child's school district transitioned her 11-year-old's gender in secret See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.