Illinois Valley Podcast

John Spelich

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Illinois Valley Podcast Podcast

The Illinois Valley is an area in North Central Illinois surrounding Starved Rock State Park. We talk local news and local history with a touch of everything else mixed in. We also talk to a lot of interesting people. Since 2010, it is the longest running podcast in the Illinois Valley and Starved Rock area.

31/01/2022

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/)

1h 46m
12/10/2021

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/ 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/ 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/)

5 min
04/10/2021

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/ 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/ 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/)

46 min
27/09/2021

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/ 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/ 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/)

1h 5m
13/09/2021

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/ Union Hall in LaSalle, IL - Check out @unionhall01 on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. 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/)

1h 4m
24/08/2020

Episode 96 - Corona Schooling, Derecho Blast, & an Ep8 Throwback

Welcome to the Illinois Valley Podcast. This week we talk about anxiety with Covid-era schooling, some bad news for the Burgoo, hefty dog fines, the Peru Mall, and the destructive derecho the whipped through the Starved Rock area. Also, be sure to keep listening after the show. Just for the heck of it, we tacked on a throwback episode from 2010. Please check out our sponsors for episode 96: Mr. Sparkle Auto Spa - https://www.facebook.com/mrsparkleautospa/ Stacy Mayers Designs - https://www.facebook.com/stacymayersdesigns/ We would appreciate your support on Patreon. Find us on our Patreon page here: IV Podcast Patreon www.ivpod.com Music from the Show: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Vicious," "Five Card Shuffle," and "Down Home Rockin" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

2h 11m
06/08/2020

Episode 95 - Jim Bottomley, Starved Rock lore, and Some Gut Punch Power Bills

Welcome to the Illinois Valley Podcast. On episode 95 of the IV Podcast, John and Clayton dive into some local news: Ottawa I&M Canal, Peru utility bills, Streator’s downtown, and the LaSalle County Historical Society. We also mix in some history, current events, and pod talk throughout. Please check out our sponsors for episode 95: Mr. Sparkle Auto Spa - https://www.facebook.com/mrsparkleautospa/ Stacy Mayers Designs - https://www.facebook.com/stacymayersdesigns/ We would appreciate your support on Patreon. Find us on our Patreon page here: IV Podcast Patreon www.ivpod.com 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/)

2h 2m
16/07/2020

Episode 94 - Hancock PowerFit: Matt Hancock #1

Welcome to the Illinois Valley Podcast! We ditched the "Alternative" and are ready to go mainstream! On today's show, we spend the first half talking with Matt Hancock from Hancock PowerFit. Matt is truly inspirational and doesn't hold back with his story of finding and eventually teaching DDPYoga. Be sure to check out the link below to find Matt's website. After talking to Matt, we dive into our usual pod talk with a little local news mixed in. Please check out our sponsor for episode 94: Mr. Sparkle Auto Spa - https://www.facebook.com/mrsparkleautospa/ Matt's website - Hancock PowerFit DDPY: https://hancockpowerfitddpy.com/ We would appreciate your support on Patreon. Find us on our Patreon page here: IV Podcast Patreon www.ivpod.com 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/)

1h 48m

The Illinois Valley is an area in North Central Illinois surrounding Starved Rock State Park. We talk local news and local history with a touch of everything else mixed in. We also talk to a lot of interesting people. Since 2010, it is the longest running podcast in the Illinois Valley and Starved Rock area.

Creator

John Spelich
Years Active

2010 - 2022
Episodes

98
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© John Spelich
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Illinois Valley Podcast