Illinois Valley Podcast
1) 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 b...Show More
2) 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 e...Show More
3) 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...Show More
4) 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...Show More
5) 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 f...Show More
6) 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 ...Show More
7) 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 H...Show More
Episode 95 - Jim Bottomley, Starved Rock lore, and Some Gut Punch Power Bills
2:02:22 | Aug 6th, 2020
8) 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 t...Show More
9) Episode 93 - LaSalle County Historical Society: Amanda and Davey Carter #1
On this episode of the IV Podcast, we sit down with Amanda and Davey Carter to discuss the LaSalle County Historical Society and the wonderful things they do. There is so much interesting history in o...Show More
Episode 93 - LaSalle County Historical Society: Amanda and Davey Carter #1
1:50:19 | Jun 29th, 2020
10) Episode 92 - Johnny Derango - Film Maker Extraordinaire #3
Long time friend of the show, Johnny Derango, has returned to the IVpodcast! Johnny is an Illinois Valley native and works in Hollywood as a film producer and director of photography. We talk about hi...Show More