LouAnne Lenzie, a familiar voice to the AM Airwaves of the Illinois Valley (Starved Rock Country TM), joins Shap and JC to talk about her time on the airwaves in Joliet, LaSalle-Peru, Princeton and now in Ottawa on WCMY weekends. Shap and I had the honor of working with Lou in our Miller Group days, and we’re excited to catch up with her.…

Let’s get “Sleepless with Steve!” Steve Pulaski, also known as Stove, is an alumnus of NCC WONC and has worked several shifts at Studstill Media (WALS, Q, Classic Hits). He’s now the morning show host in Dubuque, IA. Although Shap and I have lived in the same area for years and are both North Central College alumni, we have never met Steve in perso…

Shap and JC revisit the podcast after JC’s wild last 5 years working part-time in radio. Shap lets viewers/listeners know about his run for Oglesby School Board.Av JC Phillips

This is a special audio only episode on mental health. The last year and a half has been absolute sh%t. JC shares a story of loss from 2020. Struggling with your mental health any time is difficult, doing it during a pandemic, with terrible resources in rural Illinois makes it fatal. This episode is dedicated to all the families torn apart by menta…

Shap & JC met Stubhy and the rest of the band from LBC in summer of 1997 right after they first formed, before they even had a name. They went on the air with us, and our friends Dan Voight and Brad Peterson. We created a local band showcase for our college radio station, WONC, called Local Chaos, which is still on the air today. It was great to re…

Shap and JC are joined by Andrea Sugg of bold and Curvy Boutique in Lasalle to talk about getting a loved one scheduled for the COVID 19 Vaccine. Andrea and JC have been getting appointments for community members over the past week and will share their tricks with you.Av JC Phillips

Locked Down with Shalizabeth. Jon Shap and Elizabeth reunite! Plus, Professor Moptop returns with JC Phillips. Ask Shalizabeth about disinfecting sex toys, plus TIGER KING craziness, Professor Moptop’s Music History Lesson and Interesting Facts!Av JC Phillips

COVID-19 brings the Guys out of pod-tirement. Shap and JC bring on Professor Moptop and Kevin Kramer. How are you coping with the quarantine? Plus, music trivia galore including a Beatles University lesson on the many aliases of George Harrison.Av JC Phillips

Episode 4 of the Starved Rock Area Wedding Experts. Pinterest weddings part one. How to get the most out of pinterest… and what to expect when recreating the boards on your wedding day. Seth Morris Photography, Starved Rock Lodge Events and Conference Center, Flowers Plus Streator, Guys on the Radio: DJ Service, Sisters Stress-Free Planning…

Episode 3 of the Starved Rock Area Wedding Experts. Pinterest weddings part one. How to get the most out of pinterest… and what to expect when recreating the boards on your wedding day. Seth Morris Photography, Starved Rock Lodge Events and Conference Center, Flowers Plus Streator, Guys on the Radio: DJ Service, Sisters Stress-Free Planning…