Illinois Valley Podcast

Episode 100 - The Last One

Welcome to the Illinois Valley Podcast. After 12 years and 100 episodes, we are calling it a day. This is the final IV Podcast! Thank you so much to our guests, our sponsors, and our listeners. It's been fun.... Our sponsor for episode 100 is Mr. Sparkle Auto Spa. Music from the Show: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Vicious," "Secrets of the Schoolyard," and "Five Card Shuffle" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Episode 99 BONUS - Fiona‘s Guardians from Dan Klefstad

On Episode 99 John talked with author and NPR morning host, Dan Klefstad. Dan's latest book, Fiona's Guardians, was adapted by Artists' Ensemble Theater for their podcast Mysterious Journey. On this episode 99 bonus edition, we play a teaser for the podcast adaptation of Fiona's Guardians. The full podcast just dropped so if you like what you hear, check out Mysterious Journey on your podcast player of choice. Check out Dan on social media - @danklefstad on Twitter and Instagram plus his website danklefstad.com Please check out our sponsors for episode 99: Mr. Sparkle Auto Spa in Peru, IL -https://www.facebook.com/mrsparkleautospa/ [https://www.facebook.com/mrsparkleautospa/] Union Hall with Star Arcade in LaSalle, IL - Check out @unionhall01 on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Bruce and Ollie's in Utica, IL - https://www.bruceandollies.com/ [https://www.bruceandollies.com/] www.ivpod.com [http://www.ivpod.com] Music from the Show: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Vicious," and "Five Card Shuffle," by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Episode 99 - Dan Klefstad #1

Welcome to the Illinois Valley Podcast. This week we welcome author and NPR morning host Dan Klefstad to the show. Unfortunately some skype issues knocked Clayton out of the talk, but John and Dan had a good time discussing Dan’s most recent book, Fiona’s Guardians. Dan also talks about his time with WNIJ and gives us some behind the scenes insight on the radio newsroom. Be sure to check out the podcast adaptation of Dan’s book, which will be coming out on October 12th from the Artists' Ensemble Theater. Check out Dan on social media - @danklefstad on Twitter and Instagram plus his website danklefstad.com Please check out our sponsors for episode 99: Mr. Sparkle Auto Spa in Peru, IL -https://www.facebook.com/mrsparkleautospa/ [https://www.facebook.com/mrsparkleautospa/] Union Hall with Star Arcade in LaSalle, IL - Check out @unionhall01 on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Bruce and Ollie's in Utica, IL - https://www.bruceandollies.com/ [https://www.bruceandollies.com/] www.ivpod.com [http://www.ivpod.com] Music from the Show: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Vicious," and "Five Card Shuffle," by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Episode 98 - Clyde Tombaugh, Sports Betting, and Who You Crappin‘

Welcome to the Illinois Valley Podcast. This week we dive into some history with a local Streator legend, Clyde Tombaugh. We also discuss sports betting in Illinois, plus an old sports radio throwback segment. We finish up with our usual pod and miscellaneous talk. Thank you for listening! Please check out our sponsors for episode 98: Mr. Sparkle Auto Spa in Peru, IL -https://www.facebook.com/mrsparkleautospa/ [https://www.facebook.com/mrsparkleautospa/] Union Hall with Star Arcade in LaSalle, IL - Check out @unionhall01 on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Bruce and Ollie's in Utica, IL - https://www.bruceandollies.com/ [https://www.bruceandollies.com/] www.ivpod.com [http://www.ivpod.com] Music from the Show: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Vicious," and "Five Card Shuffle," by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Episode 97 - It‘s Been a Minute

Welcome to the Illinois Valley Podcast. We have returned from the podcast doldrums! This week we revisit topics from our last episode including the 2020 derecho, Covid schooling, the Burgoo, and dog fines. We also touch on some new stuff including an update on the Starved Rock State Park & Matthiessen State Park land annexation. As usual, we talk a little pod, and share some thoughts on the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Please check out our sponsors for episode 97: Mr. Sparkle Auto Spa in Peru, IL -https://www.facebook.com/mrsparkleautospa/ [https://www.facebook.com/mrsparkleautospa/] Union Hall in LaSalle, IL - Check out @unionhall01 on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. www.ivpod.com [http://www.ivpod.com] Music from the Show: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Vicious," and "Five Card Shuffle," by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)