Episodes

April 27, 2023

BONUS VIDEO: A Visit To The Barn

We record among the animals at The Barn at James J. Sexton Park with Mary Kay Nielsen. Learn what "good poop" is and when you should visit with the kids. Full audio podcast episode (already posted) includes so much more! Brou...

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April 23, 2023

Oh, If We Could Talk To The Animals

We record among the animals at The Barn at James J. Sexton Park with Mary Kay Nielsen. Learn what "good poop" is and when you should visit with the kids. Hannah has a date take a sudden turn, leading her to ghost the guy afte...

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April 17, 2023

Evergreen Park Gets Social

Stacy Schuble is the Marketing & Communications Manager for the Village of Evergreen Park. That's a fancy way of saying she is Evergreen Park on social media. Hear about what she sees on local Facebook groups, the new & retur...

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April 9, 2023

Me & The Priest

Father Paul Guzman was away from his Evergreen Park parish for nearly two years. His path took him from Djibouti, Africa, to a tumultuous return with false allegations keeping him away from Most Holy Redeemer. Now his name ha...

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April 2, 2023

Football, Bracket Busters & Danny Trejo

After 16 years as a head football coach, with the last 7 years at Evergreen Park Community High School, Jerry Verde has stepped down. He joins us with the story behind the move and explains why he'll still be around teaching ...

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March 26, 2023

Meet Coach Ram

Meet the new head football coach of the Evergreen Park Mustangs. Jim Ramazinski sits down with us to talk about his plans, his relationship with previous head coach Jerry Verde & what it will be like to walk up to work few bl...

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March 19, 2023

Here Comes The Revival

A revival is coming to Evergreen Park, and you'll hear all about it by the end of this episode! Meanwhile, Chris addresses the news out of Most Holy Redeemer Parish about regular guest Father Paul Guzman. Dan Casey explains a...

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March 12, 2023

The Difference Between Steamy & Spicy

Emily Hornburg is an Evergreen Park native about to release the third book in a series of fantasy romance novels, and we just had to find out what these books were about! Take a journey into a genre of books that can range fr...

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March 5, 2023

Old Man Marzullo’s Pitchfork Justice

Evergreen Park Village Trustee Mark Marzullo chats about police activity, the expectations when a new car dealership opens on 95th Street, a village event returning this summer, and his father's way of dealing with bad drivin...

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Feb. 26, 2023

Butterfly Squish Art

Dan Doyle is the Evergreen Park artist responsible for various murals and art pieces around the village. Now he's asking if you would be interested in being a part of this year's "Evergreen Park Garden & Art Walk." Our friend...

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Feb. 20, 2023

Like Father, Like Son, Like Team

Evergreen Park High School Basketball Coach Jim Sexton joins us before his team kicks of the IHSA Regional Tournament this week. Hear about the season so far, the team's goals in the postseason, and how his son may score more...

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Feb. 12, 2023

She’s All That

Local Evergreen Park author Zachary Jeffries takes a grim reaper, greek mythology and the movie "She's All That" and makes it into a new novel for young adults (and their moms). Amy Kazin of EPCHS stops by with a new musical ...

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Feb. 5, 2023

The Barn, The New Principal & Show Cows

Mary Kay Nielsen stops by to teach us about The Barn at James J. Sexton Park. You'll be surprised by the animals, programs and overall hidden gem located in Evergreen Park. We will also introduce you to the new principal at E...

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Jan. 29, 2023

Homes, Hockey and Wine

Local realtor Laura Kelly returns to the podcast with a look at the Evergreen Park real estate market. You'll be surpised at how popular the 60805 zip code is these days! We also chat with the organizers behind the 2nd Annual...

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Jan. 22, 2023

”The State Of Evergreen Park” with Mayor Kelly Burke

Evergreen Park Mayor Kelly Burke joins us following her "State of Evergreen Park" address last week to talk about the village. Find out which experimental traffic initiatives were found to slow people down. The police departm...

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Jan. 16, 2023

That’s A Bold Move

Lorraine Swanson of The Patch joins us to chat about the surprising number of folks running for Evergreen Park Trustee this year. The most exciting local race is coming from an unexpected place. You'll also hear how quickly a...

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Jan. 8, 2023

The Perils Of South Side Dating

After Hannah brings a mope down to the bar on New Year's Eve, Chris questions her on the perils of dating on the south side. Turns out dating apps aren't all they're cracked up to be! Frank Murray has magic and mayhem from th...

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Jan. 1, 2023

The New Year Brings Back An Old Friend

EPCHS Basketball Coach Jim Sexton talks hoops, the good ol' days and what it is like being the son of the former Evergreen Park mayor. The EP Podcast also welcomes back Hannah to the 9-foot homemade oak bar. Find out where th...

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Dec. 26, 2022

The Local Moments That Made 2022

It's a super-sized episode bringing you the Top 5 Moments on The EP Podcast in 2022 in front of a live audience at Open Outcry Brewing Company. We checked the listener stats and found the moments, guests and episodes that wer...

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Dec. 18, 2022

Madrigals & The Scientist Chef

Max Musto is an Evergreen Park resident and extraordinary chef who claims he can make south side favorites without meat...and you won't be able to tell the difference. We learn what happens when culinary training meets scienc...

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Dec. 11, 2022

All I Want For Christmas

Evergreen Park's own Colleen Klimczak is a professional organizer who returns to The EP Podcast to help us all through the busy holiday season. What she shares in this episode could make you life easier and far less cluttered...

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Dec. 4, 2022

Light It Up!

We kick off The EP Podcast this week with Bill Green, who has been setting up the Evergreen Park Christmas Tree for 20 years. Did it light this year? We also get you ready for the upcoming Sounds of the Season Christmas Conce...

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Nov. 28, 2022

They Must Be A VIP

After host Chris Lanuti has to drop his kids off at several local schools, we're talking about the rare EPVIP. Frank Murray of the Evergreen Park Public Library stops by to assist and list a plethora of holiday events for all...

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Nov. 20, 2022

Leaves, Snow & EP’s Public Works

'Tis the season to throw your leaves in the street and get your shovels ready to go. Gavin Yeaman is the Assistant Director of the Evergreen Park Public Works Department. He talks about one of the busy seasons for his departm...

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