Episodes

March 25, 2021

Thirty Minutes Of Good

Sometimes you just need a laugh, a trip to the movies, local voting information or a cold beer. Welp, we got it all in just 30 minutes! Local kid turned Hollywood Insider - Ben Belton - tells you what you'll …

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March 17, 2021

Bagpipes, Whiskey & Ball Pits

This week we visit Thornton Distilling Company as they re-open their historic bar, and sample some craft spirits. Celebrate 100 years of the Chicago Stockyard Kilty Band while they drink and play bagpipes at our bar. The search for the …

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March 4, 2021

Searching For The Best South Side Tacos

This week we take a trip to Midlothian as part of our search for the best taco on the south side. What will Los Sarapes bring to the table? We have a drink and talk beer fads with Flossmoor Station …

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Feb. 18, 2021

South Side Pod Is For The Children

Kids have had a rough year on the south side. This week we talk with Sonny Hall, who helped bring Chicago Crusaders Football to local kids this spring after their regular football seasons were cancelled. Big Brothers Big Sisters is …

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Feb. 11, 2021

The Kids Make Music Happen In Palos Heights! Oorah!

This week we head to Palos Heights and Westgate Music School, where local kids from grade school to high school are taking Rock Band Classes in addition to normal music instruction. And our resident south side priest, Navy-Marine Chaplain Father …

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Feb. 4, 2021

Exploring Blue Island...And Drinking Their Beer

After Alan Cromwell of Blue Island Beer Company visits our 9-foot homemade oak bar, we explore Blue Island's best spots with a new game show! Plus, former White Sox pitcher and south side native Donn Pall explains what it was …

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Jan. 28, 2021

One Hot Dog, One Shot, One Beer

Crack open a beer with Open Outcry Brewing as we take a trip to discover a world of hot dogs at America's Dog & Burger. Meanwhile our local doctor tells you who should, and who shouldn't, get the COVID-19 vaccine …

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Jan. 21, 2021

New, Young, Talented and South Side

The South Side of Chicago has a lot to offer. To the world of Women's Hockey, we boast Abbey Murphy. She brings her gold medal to our 9-foot homemade oak bar. Hear from new brewery Casa Humilde, as well as …

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Jan. 21, 2021

The Search For Food, Drink And Farmers?

Finding a place that to eat with a functioning bar is a little tricky these days, but Bill went on a quest. We visit Porter Cullens, One Trick Pony Brewery and a south side Farmer's Market. Then, we discover The …

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Jan. 21, 2021

There's No Ice In The Pandemic

MLB Network's Stephen Nelson previews the White Sox. Mother McAuley High School checks in with their current student plan, plus their hopes for near future. We also visit Imperial Oak Brewing in Willow Springs. Unfortunately, though, we're out of ice...

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Jan. 21, 2021

South Side Hero & The Bad Batch

South Side Pod visits with local author and American Hero, Eric Herrera. Find out about his new book that details the multiple times he was blown-up for his country. We also visit Evil Horse Brewing, plus ThiThi's Restaurant for some …

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Jan. 15, 2021

For Southsiders, By Southsiders

We visit with a local musician who plays from Bridgeport to Blue Island, Joe Rian. We take a trip to a Rabid Brewing in Homewood. And we get the story of Durbin's while taking a break in Evergreen Park. Don't …

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