Episodes
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April 29, 2019
The Dixie Highway Brewery Trail
Chris and Hannah meet the folks behind The Dixie Highway Brewery Trail, which begins just outside of Evergreen Park! Local resident Rich Bird drops by to talk about a historic display at The EP Library that baseball fans will love. We also Meet The Neighbors while Chris talks about a recent trip to Hannah's house for his first ever game of Dungeons and Dragons. Find out everything going on in The EP as every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oa...
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April 22, 2019
Guest Co-Host: State Rep Kelly Burke
Illinois State Representative Kelly Burke joins the show to talk about her recent election as an Evergreen Park Trustee, life in politics and her favorite things in The EP. Get more details about how YOU can have The EP Podcast at your house this summer! Find out everything going on in The EP as every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for "30 Minutes of Good". Got something to say? Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and lea...
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April 15, 2019
A Dream Of Spring
Students from Brother Rice and Mother McAuley stop by to talk about killer robots and summer camps. Chris finds out that Hannah has no Easter plans, and some odd ideas concerning the Easter Bunny and eggs. The show also announces an awesome summer promotion! Plus, a neighbor's new fence causes some anxiety. Find out everything going on in The EP as every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for "30 Minutes of Good". Got som...
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April 8, 2019
Eating, Building & Winning In The EP
Another installment of Eating Evergreen Park brings us to The Red Palm. Glen Pniewski from the village breaks down when you need a permit for your Spring and Summer projects. Hannah talks about growing up in a swamp?! Plus, one EP resident gets pumped about winning $100 in free food from the EP Podcast! Find out everything going on in The EP as every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for "30 Minutes of Good". Got somethi...
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April 1, 2019
The Fools Of April
A local teenager is running a successful business you can use this summer in The EP. Lorraine Swanson from The Patch stops by with police blotter news from Evergreen Park. Plus, Chris and his friends decide if one of their kids getting into a fight is good or bad. Find out everything going on in The EP as every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for "30 Minutes of Good". Got something to say? Call us at 708-459-8406 anyti...
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March 25, 2019
Making People Into Books
Chris welcomes Nicki Seidl, who wants to make him and you into Living Books. Hannah joins Chris and his wife at MHR Trivia night where Steve Dahl surprises the show! Plus, get important details on a crime alert from the Evergreen Park PD. Find out everything going on in The EP as every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for "30 Minutes of Good". Got something to say? Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message. #3...
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March 17, 2019
LIVE St Pat's Party
Special Release One Day Early On Parade Day! The Chicago Stockyard Kilty Band joins Chris and provides traditional music in front of a live audience at Porter Cullens in Evergreen Park. Chris also meets some new neighbors with some tasty treats. Find out everything going on in The EP as every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for "30 Minutes of Good". Got something to say? Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a mess...
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March 11, 2019
Rejected Trivia Questions
Tim Moran from The Patch returns with a preview of the upcoming South Side Irish Parade. A group arrives to quiz Chris with their Rejected Trivia Questions. A LIVE recording of The EP Podcast is announced for Thursday 3/14/19. Find out everything going on in The EP as every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for "30 Minutes of Good". Got something to say? Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message. This episode b...
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March 4, 2019
Suddenly A Drinking Game Starts
Hannah and Chris are joined by Father Paul Guzman, local priest and Navy chaplain. Before the show ends, he starts a drinking game! Plus, get the latest on Captain Marvel, Avengers Endgame and George Lucas returning to Star Wars when Chris brings back Hollywood Insider Ben Belton to gloat over his Oscar picks. And the EP community shows why it is so special. Find out everything going on in The EP as every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak b...
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Feb. 25, 2019
Snowman Assaults & Garage Break-Ins
Chris witnesses an assault upon a snowman that ends with one teenager standing up for all that is good with humanity. Then, he finds his garage has been broken into. Tim Moran from The Patch also joins the show with local buzz including the story of a missing Evergreen Park teen. Find out everything going on in The EP as every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for "30 Minutes of Good". Got something to say? Call us at 70...
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Feb. 18, 2019
Oscars & Irish Eggs
This week we are once again "Eating Evergreen Park" at Porter Cullens! Will Chris like the Irish Egg? Will he even eat it? Plus, a full Oscars Preview with Hollywood Insider Ben Belton. Get his expert picks on who will win in the major categories, and see if Chris can beat him head-to-head. Find out everything going on in The EP as every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for "30 Minutes of Good". Got something to say? Ca...
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Feb. 11, 2019
Fun Times In February
The show mingles at Sip & Sample with Nicki Seidl from The EP Library. Hannah finds that a favor for the Lanuti family may be more trouble than first imagined. Chris reveals how he keeps Valentine's Day cheap yet romantic. Plus, the crew responds to a recent idea from a Chicago mayoral candidate to annex Evergreen Park! Find out everything going on in The EP as every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for "30 Minutes of G...
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Feb. 4, 2019
Is It Baseball Time Yet?
Chris welcomes members of The Evergreen Park Boys Club in the hopes that some local baseball talk will end winter sooner. Father Paul Guzman returns from his 6-month tour of duty in Syria. Plus, another loyal listener wins $100 cash! Find out everything going on in The EP as every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for "30 Minutes of Good". Got something to say? Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message. #30Minu...
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Jan. 28, 2019
Crazy Good Eats
Another installment of "Eating Evergreen Park" reveals a fun, slightly hidden seafood spot for the whole family. Plus, Chris welcomes Melissa Small into the bar to talk about Catholic Schools Week in Evergreen Park. Find out everything going on in The EP - including essential tips for the cold week ahead - as residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for "30 Minutes of Good". Got something to say? Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message...
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Jan. 21, 2019
The Neighborhood Watcher
Hannah finds out that Chris is watching the neighborhood from his window like Batman...and this isn't the first time. Dennis Duffy from the Recreation Department returns to talk Flake Fest, while we "Meet The Neighbors" at the EP Fire Department. Plus, another loyal listener wins $100 cash! Find out everything going on in The EP as every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for "30 Minutes of Good". Got something to say? Ca...
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Jan. 14, 2019
Meet The Neighbors
Chris can't figure out if a posted review of the podcast is good or bad, and Hannah mocks his poor vocabulary. Another Evergreen Park resident wins $100 cash! The debut of the new "Meet The Neighbors" segment. Pyeisha Allen of the EP Youth Department stops in, Chris describes a strange yearly occurrence in The EP, and much more! Find out everything going on in The EP as every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for "30 Min...
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Jan. 7, 2019
Eating Evergreen Park AGAIN!
Chris hands out $100 cash in the streets of Evergreen Park! Plus, it's the return of the popular "Eating Evergreen Park" segment with a trip to Thithi's Restaurant on Kedzie Ave. Get the word on the street and learn the safest place in The EP to leave your credit card for 4 days besides in your own wallet. Find out everything going on in The EP as every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for "30 Minutes of Good". Got some...
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Jan. 2, 2019
Happy New Year, EP!
Our New Year's Eve Party just became this week's new episode! Join one of the most fun gatherings in Evergreen Park with Chris, Hannah and many more stopping by to ring in 2019! Find out everything going on in The EP! Every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for "30 Minutes of Good". Got something to say? Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message. #30MinutesOfGood #EvergreenPark
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Dec. 24, 2018
EP's 125th Anniversary Celebration
Recorded LIVE from the Evergreen Park 125th Anniversary Celebration, Hannah and Chris visit with various EP dignitaries and others joining in the celebration. Learn more about the new Expose Your Pod promotion that will be putting cash in your pocket starting this January. Plus some holiday songs and much more! It's the last show of 2018! Find out everything going on in The EP! Every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for...
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Dec. 17, 2018
The Big Announcement
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Not only an event, but a contest to win cold hard cash is announced in this episode! Plus, Chris visits with the Evergreen Park Historical Commission, and reveals to Hannah why he was kicked out of an Evergreen Park Facebook group. Hollywood Insider Ben Belton with what you should see this month at the movies, more Christmas songs from the EPCHS Madrigal Choir and Donna The Librarian returns to answer another book challenge! Find out everything going on in The EP! Every week Ev...
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Dec. 10, 2018
Christmas Pigs And A Madrigal Choir
Chris and Hannah host The EPCHS Madrigal Choir and visit with the owner of possibly the largest display of Christmas pigs in the world. Hear about her unique display found right here in Evergreen Park and listen to some incredible singing! Plus, Donna The Librarian returns to answer another book challenge. Find out everything going on in The EP! Every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for "30 Minutes of Good". Got someth...
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Dec. 3, 2018
Eating Evergreen Park
Chris brings his wife onto the show to debut a new regular segment for The EP Podcast, and they travel to Unidad to kick it off. Father Paul from MHR checks in from overseas with his bodyguard and some guns that they both named. Plus, Hannah and Donna The Librarian return for another episode. Find out everything going on in The EP! Every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for "30 Minutes of Good". Got something to say? Ca...
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Nov. 26, 2018
Crusaders And Bombshells
Tim O'Connell from Brother Rice stops by to talk about the trip downstate and what is ahead at the high school. Evergreen Park members of the Beverly Bombshells women's hockey team sit down at the bar. Plus, Hannah and Donna The Librarian return for another episode. Find out everything going on in The EP! Every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for "30 Minutes of Good". Got something to say? Call us at 708-459-8406 anyti...
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Nov. 19, 2018
Thanksgiving In Evergreen Park
Chris returns from a trip to Boston after an emergency landing at Midway Airport followed by gremlins in his studio. Luckily he has Glenn Pniewski, Evergreen Park's Public Information Officer, to help him out this week. Hear some inside info from the guy behind the scenes in your village, and about the original Evergreen Park Podcast. Plus, find out everything going on in The EP this week and learn a little Evergreen Park history. Every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lan...