The Emerging Menace Podcast

The Emerging Menace Podcast

This Podcast focuses on Chicago and growing up on the Northwest side during the late 60's thru the 70's. Ken shares personal stories and life experiences with guests and co-hosts. From the city to the suburbs and the State of Illinois, he'll tackle everything, no topic is off limits. From sports to human interest and everything in between...Facts, fiction, comedy and commentary. It's all about Chicago, without Ketchup.

  1. 2D AGO

    Episode #103 "Baseball is in the Air"

    Are you a Cubs Fan, White Sox Fan? Spring training is in full swing along with the World Baseball Classic. Both North and South siders are hopeful that their team will have a great season. Mike Esposito from 104.3 "The Score" stops by again to talk White Sox & Cubs 2026 baseball seasons. Then we discuss Chicago getting its first self-cleaning public toilet. What was your "best and worst" concert and finally what song brings you back to a memory. We all have them.

    59 min

  2. MAR 3

    Episode #102 It's Official & a lot of other stuff...

    Frank is officially welcomed as my NEW co-host. More local Tap house breweries are closing. Frank discovers a new band and actually likes them. Is the "Bird Flu" an issue again? Many dead birds found in Chicago & suburbs. Jesse Jackson tribute, good cop, bad cop. The Best suburbs and neighborhoods in and around the city. Bike lane issues.

    58 min

  3. FEB 23

    Episode #101 The City Stinks!

    From the Wisconsin border down to Indiana, people were complaining about different smells all over the city triggering Fire Departments all over investigating. Amazon is going to build two brick & mortar stores in the Chicagoland area. Really? The King of online E-tail is going old school. What's going on here. Then, a study shows that Blacks & Hispanics account for more traffic tickets in Chicago than Whites. Frank & Ken share a few personal Police stories and then Frank answers some lightning round questions for the first time.

    59 min

  4. FEB 16

    Episode #100 "The Best." A Recap of the first 95 shows.

    Podcast #100 is select cuts from the first 95 shows. A little bit of everything reflecting on some of our best shows with George.

    1h 2m

  5. FEB 9

    Episode#99 Real Estate Outlook

    We talk with our Real Estate experts Carol Lynn Seifert and her daughter Krystal King about home sales and interest rates in the Chicago area market for 2026 plus, Frank shares some data about cannabis sales and finally, drinking is down.

    44 min

  6. FEB 2

    Episode#98 Meet the Neighbor

    Neighbor, Friend & Wealth Management Advisor, Frank Schultz stops by to co-host this episode. We learn about Frank, his background and growing up with fast cars. Also, should we fund a Bears Stadium? Should the White Sox move? Great information and a lot of fun stuff too from a real Chicagoan.

    1 hr

  7. JAN 25

    Episode #97 Grief. Coping with the loss of a child and a loved one.

    Former ABC7 Chicago Transportation Anchor Roz Varon lost her daughter Sarah a year ago unexpectantly. Mary Howe the wife of my podcast partner lost her husband George recently. Both agreed to discuss the topic of coping with Grief. Most people don't know how to react to someone who's lost a close relative or family member. It's straight-up, informative and transparent conversation on a topic no one wants to talk about.

    57 min

  8. 11/27/2025

    Episode#96 "The First, Without You"

    This is my first solo podcast since George's passing. I called on a few fan favorites. Gary Pietrucha from Envirosafe Pest Management and a great friend to the show, Duncan Harris from the UK. Gary and Duncan contribute their thoughts about George and a few funny moments.

    45 min
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This Podcast focuses on Chicago and growing up on the Northwest side during the late 60's thru the 70's. Ken shares personal stories and life experiences with guests and co-hosts. From the city to the suburbs and the State of Illinois, he'll tackle everything, no topic is off limits. From sports to human interest and everything in between...Facts, fiction, comedy and commentary. It's all about Chicago, without Ketchup.

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  • Creator
    The Emerging Menace Podcast
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    109
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © The Emerging Menace Podcast
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