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 football at the school. Frank Murray of the Evergreen…
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 blocks from his home. A week after upsetting…
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 an insane local race for the Moraine Valley Board of Trustees.…
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 from the steamy to spicy...and yes, there…
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 driving on 99th Street. One of the folks behind this year's South Side Irish Parade,…
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 Frank Murray from the EP Library is back with an…
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 points in high school than dad. Hannah also shares a…
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 and early sign-ups for one of the best summer…
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 Evergreen Park Community High School, Matthew Dugan. Hear about…
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 department has made changes to hiring and day-to-day scheduling. Plus, there are also new businesses…
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 lunch can go wrong between two concenting adults in "30 Minutes…
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 the Evergreen Park Public Library. (He also…
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 the long-time co-host of the show has been and…
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 were heard the most by folks in and around Evergreen…
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 science with this local chef. The EPCHS Madrigals also return to the studio to…
The EPCHS Mustangs kick off their 2024 Football Season at Marengo Friday Night, so Head Coach Jim Ramazinski is back for another year of Football Friday's with The EP Podcast. Hear from Coach Ram on the end of last season, the team's prep for this year and what to expect…
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. We also get a real list of Christmas wishes from a…
After a close loss on the road, your EPCHS Mustangs return home to take on Shepard this Friday night (9/27). We're talking about last weekend's loss to Thornton Fractional North with Coach Jim Ramazinski, and learning about scouting in the modern high school football age. Coach Ram also previews this…
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 Concert with Rich Daniels & The City Lights…
Village Trustee Mark Marzullo spends time with us discussing the Evergreen Park Police Department's crime fighting techniques, village projects, new businesses and how they had to spring a new name for 50 Acre Park on former Mayor James Sexton. We also visit with the Evergreen Park Village Food Pantry as…
The Evergreen Park Mustangs finished their season 8-3 after losing last weekend in the postseason tournament. Head Coach Jerry Verde wraps up a successful season and talks about the steps his program took in 2022 with an eye towards the future. We also have a special Veteran's Day conversation with…
We're visiting with an organization trying to help Evergreen Park students get a boost as the head off to college with scholorships for EPCHS students. Plus, Tim Moran is a local journalist turned high school public relations director. He joins us for a the debut of a new segment to…
The Evergreen Park Mustangs (8-2) won their first round postseason game convincingly in front of a home crowd annd now head to Wheaton for a huge game against Saint Francis (9-1). Head Coach Jerry Verde says this could possibly be the biggest game of his tenure with the team, and…
Before host Chris Lanuti jumps on a plane, he worries about flying with Frank Murray of the Evergreen Park Library. Frank tries to soothe him with Halloween happenings, escape rooms & some way-to-early Christmas offerings you need to reserve now. We also talk about on of the area's great ghost…
