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What's That Like? Podcast

58 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratings

Podcast by John Knowles focusing on the most interesting people, places, and events in Central Illinois... and Beyond!

I interview guests and ask them, "What's That Like?" Athletes, Historians, Scientists, Researches, Adventures, Event Promoters, Business Owners... You Name It!

Are you interesting? Maybe you should be a guest on "What's That Like?"

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Cary Eisentraut on what it takes to run Movie Theatres and his unique promotions that draw us in!

April 01, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 66 MB

Cary Eisentraut may very well be the last great showman! He was born into the movie business, and lives it to the fullest like no other! We talk about how he came from Iowa to Illinois, the unique nature of the Orpheum and Grand, his 7 other local theatres, and what makes is marketing and promotion so unique. We discuss Tellmore Productions, his partnerships with other local business, and his favorite promotions of all time. This podcast has many visual elements, and is meant to be truly...

Matt Kane of Bruise Brothers BBQ tells us how a passion driven barbeque rub business was born

March 23, 2024 20:46 - 1 hour - 65.9 MB

Matt Kane is just like every one of us... except he isn't! He and his best friend took a personal tragedy, stayed together through a bond as best friends, and launched a Barbeque Rub business based right here in the Midwest. We also talk about tips for great BBQ for beginners, how to take your BBQ to the next level, and the most important things no one thinks about. Check out - https://www.instagram.com/bruisebrothersbbq/ At the end, we go completely off plan, and talk about our belove...

Becca G tells us all about her podcast, "Hey What Are You Doing"

March 18, 2024 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

Just a small town girl... Becca G joins WTL to talk about HWAYD! "Hey What Are You Doing" is a new central IL podcast talking about the amazing lives of everyday people. Celebrities are not the only interesting people in the world as all of you know, and Becca finds them and get them to open up and inspire those around them.  We talk about her family, her career, how she started HWAYD and why. We also discuss why you too can podcast, and the rewards and challenges that come with it. Spoi...

Tobin Ott on his journey from WSMI Radio to Walt Disney World and his visit to The Price is Right!

March 11, 2024 07:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

Tobin Ott was a voice you knew right here in Central Illinois. Hosting shows and giving you the news on WSMI. Eight years ago, an amazing and life changing offer for his family came for his wife, and they moved to Florida, to work at Walt Disney World. A dream they had to pursue, and a dream they continue to live. Watch or Listen as Tobin tells us about his time growing up in Staunton, being a Jazz Radio DJ, a 15 year journey with WSMI, being the voice of the Toppers, their Disney lives, a...

Zach Wygal on Improv, EndLunchShaming.com, teaching in a prison, and a change to Stamp Out Cancer

March 04, 2024 12:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MB

Today, we take an action packed journey thru the last four years of Zach Wygal... His new passion of Improv with Blended Artists Imaginarium, a tribute to the late Chris Funk, his multi year quest to end school lunch shaming across the country, starting What The Facts Trivia, and how he went from teaching junior high... to teaching in a prison. We also spend some time covering the big change to Stamp Out Cancer on April 6th, 2024.   He highlights this years teams -  Team HitchUP, Team UM-B...

Brad Skertich on the 1993 Staunton Bulldogs IHSA Championship and the challenge and pressures of being a School Superintendent

February 26, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MB

Brad Skertich was a kid like any other, growing up in the 80s, riding bikes, and playing sports with his friends.   But in 1993, he and his 1993 Staunton Bulldog teammates, pulled of a Cinderella/Hoosiers IHSA State Championship run that eventually lands the team in the Illinois Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame.    Relive the emotion and the untold stories.   We go way beyond the games and the stats, and dig into: the emotions as it happened, the steady and caring hand of Coach Randy Leg...

Larry Smith produces Independent Films using his network, talents, and a passion for untold stories.

February 19, 2024 07:00 - 46 minutes - 38.3 MB

Larry Smith grew up in Little Rock, a product of a great family, and having a passion for music. His journeys through college left him with an incredible network of artistic friends with the stories and talents to bring interesting stories to the Silver Screen. Larry, or Movie Producer L Edward Smith, has molded his passions, talents and a great group of friends to produce Award Winning Independent Films and are growing with more projects on the the way. What's That Like? is available on...

Bobby Krug tells us how he turned his passions into a career doing what he loves

February 11, 2024 23:30 - 48 minutes - 50.6 MB

After 4 long years... WTL return with the guest that started it all.   Bobby Krug gives us an update on how racing has changed his life since the beginning, tells us why dreams can come true, and how working for what he wanted, got him where he is today.    As for the show.    New studio, new season, new guests, and a few old favorites. Listen on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.    What's That Like? is available on YouTube, as well as all major audio podcast provider...

Zach & John's Guide to TV Streaming - CoronaVirus Quarantine Edition

April 17, 2020 19:31 - 1 hour - 54.6 MB

In these crazy quarantine times... we all need something to pass the time, so media consumer Zach Wygal returns to discuss.. Tiger King, Things Your Kids Will Like and You Will Too, Best DocuSeries and Documentaries, What You May Have Missed, the Best Background Noise, and some classic movies to go back and check out... Plus, some tips to stay positive and active, support your communities, and of course... and we recap our previous episode on streaming from 11/2018.

WTL Classic Rewind - Brad Fiori & Shayne Isbell on hiking the Appalachian Trail

April 10, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB

This is a Classic Rewind episode tying back to our recent new episode with Brad Fiori and Shayne Isbell and their Excellent Adventures!   It originally was posted on 11/2/19.   Enjoy this WTL Classic! When it comes to local adventurers, look no further than Staunton natives Brad Fiori and Shayne Isbell.   In this episode, we tackle the amazing adventure of hiking the Appalachian Trail.   We talk about the people (awesome), the dangers (not much), the bears, the bugs, the food, the beer, th...

WTL Classic Rewind - Brad Fiori, Cycling Around America!

April 06, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB

This is a Classic Rewind episode tying back to our recent new episode with Brad Fiori and Shayne Isbell and their Excellent Adventures!   It originally was posted on 8/17/18.   Enjoy this WTL Classic!   Brad Fiori made his money, quit his job, and decided to live life NOW, as opposed to waiting for retirement! Crazy to some... and inspiration to others. He tackles adventures as he can and he came on WTL to talk about his biggest journey to date. His circumnavigation the United States at th...

Brad & Shayne's Excellent Adventures... The Keys, Vietnam, & England

April 04, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

Brad Fiori and Shayne return in this NEW episode, that was actually recorded back in fall 2019.  In this episode, our amazing adventure friends tackle Kayaking the Florida Keys, Biking Vietnam, and Hiking across England.   The ups and downs and joys of travel, and language, hygiene, and food obstacles in Southeast Asia!    Currently, Brad is hiking the Pacific Crest Trail from the Mexican to Canadian borders, and you can follow this, and the past journeys on Facebook at Mile, Mile and a Half

The 2010s in Central Illinois - The Good, the Sad, the News, the Sports, and the Places that made a difference!

December 28, 2019 15:22 - 1 hour - 68.8 MB

Its all in the title!   Zach Wygal returns and we cover the decade in review from a Central Illinois perspective... many things happened, we hit the biggest, we probably missed a few for sure... but we did our best to remind all of you of the things that were huge news, places, organizations, events, good things, many sad things, and we end it with predictions about the 2020s.  Included topics and events discussed:   The Coliseum Fire, Power Plant closing, School Funding, Tornadoes and Wea...

Why Did The Coffeen Power Station Close? WTL? with Don Nowell

December 08, 2019 16:54 - 44 minutes - 37.8 MB

On this show, we take a retrospective look at the Coffeen Power Plant through the eyes of one employee, Don Nowell.   He isn't a spokesman for the company, the union, or the plant... he is my friend, and I wanted to know, and share with all of you.   What it is like to make electricity, how it works, how the plant worked, what factors led to it closing, and the impact it had on him and his fellow employees.   Nothing controversial in the discussion, just two friends talking about the closi...

A Husband's Survival Guide with Author Scott Litch

November 24, 2019 23:02 - 53 minutes - 39.8 MB

Tens of millions of unsuspecting husbands walk around without a clue as to what to do, what just happened, and why am I in the doghouse again with my wife?  In this episode, we talk to Scott Litch, author of "A Husband's Survival Guide" , a husband of over 28 years offers humorous observations and sound tactics, essentially a field guide, on how to survive a marriage and most importantly to avoid being "dumped on" by your wife for your many real and perceived shortcomings as a husband. W...

Producer Bob gives an update + Peace, Love, & Bicylcles

November 17, 2019 14:03 - 49 minutes - 40.2 MB

On this show... the man who helped start it all, Producer Bobby Krug returns and gives us all an update on his racing season, his future, where is has been, and more importantly... where he may be going! Then (23:15), Peyton & Mike Bertolis join me to discuss their mission:  Peace, Love, & Bicycles!  The are collecting used bikes, restoring or fixing them, and putting them into the hands of kids in need!   Great little story, and it has grown very fast and very big.   If you would like to ...

Producer Bob gives an update + Peace, Love, & Bicycles

November 17, 2019 14:03 - 49 minutes - 40.2 MB

On this show... the man who helped start it all, Producer Bobby Krug returns and gives us all an update on his racing season, his future, where is has been, and more importantly... where he may be going! Then (23:15), Peyton & Mike Bertolis join me to discuss their mission:  Peace, Love, & Bicycles!  The are collecting used bikes, restoring or fixing them, and putting them into the hands of kids in need!   Great little story, and it has grown very fast and very big.   If you would like to ...

A Meteorite Hit Benld! What's That Like?

November 15, 2019 16:02

Much excitement has come to our area after a streaking meteor set the sky ablaze on this past Monday, 11/11 at 8:51 PM. Many security cameras in the area captured the image, including the cameras right here at Studio 312, the home of the What’s That Like? Podcast. As I am certainly interested in local history, this recent event recalls a story that many may have never heard before. It was a cool morning, about 9 AM, on September 29, 1938, when Benld, IL became the site of an interstellar lan...

Hiking the Appalachian Trail with Brad Fiori & Shayne Isbell

November 03, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MB

When it comes to local adventurers, look no further than Staunton natives Brad Fiori and Shayne Isbell.   In this episode, we tackle the amazing adventure of hiking the Appalachian Trail.   We talk about the people (awesome), the dangers (not much), the bears, the bugs, the food, the beer, the shelter, the difficulty, and awesome journey that it it presents.    Follow Brad & Shayne's adventurers on their Facebook group:  Mile, Mile and a Half. Brought to you by Opera House Brewing Co., H...

The Tale of the Opera House Brewing Company with Tony Marcolini & Zach Wygal

October 17, 2019 21:34 - 1 hour - 51.6 MB

Tony Marcolini loves his hometown, he loves revitalizing old buildings, and he loves craft brew.   He and his wife Jennifer took the big leap and started the Opera House Brewing Co in Hillsboro, IL in 2018.  We cover how he got the brewing bug, the challenges of brewing, restoring a 120 year old building, and bring life back to his boyhood home.  I'm so impressed with his commitment to keeping it local.   But if that isn't enough... Zach Wygal returns and become the first member of the #F...

Rocking the LA Sunset Strip with Rotten Rod... WTL?

October 11, 2019 19:41 - 1 hour - 46.2 MB

LISTEN: Central Illinois sent the local legend of Punk Rock & Heavy Metal to the Sunset Strip... and he lived to tell about it. Dennis Carlock, aka Rotten Rod joins John and co-host for the show, Toby Baugher, to discuss his twenty plus years on the LA Sunset Strip. Pick your poison to listen: Brought to you by Opera House Brewing Company! #DrinkLocal We talk about his first concert, his inspirations, the origin of the name, the bands, the connections, and we barely scratched the surface...

The History of the Livingston Road Rallye

September 28, 2019 17:27 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

The Livingston Road Rallye is a Metro East institution.   For the last 25+ years, October has meant a monster of an event in Livingston, IL.   The Road Rallye, a combination scavenger hunt, trivia contest, Amazing Race, and Survivor has been entertaining hundreds of people since the 90s.    On this episode, Beth Atwood, Brandon Margaritis, and Cindy Scarsdale sit down with John to discuss the origins, the fun, the planning, the history, the best Rallyes, and the best Rallyers.   They als...

Ron Ryan, the 50 Year Coaching Legend of Mt Olive

March 01, 2019 23:40 - 1 hour - 48.3 MB

Proud to bring you Mr. Mount Olive Wrestling, Ron Ryan.   He started wrestling in college in the '60s, and came to Mt. Olive as a teacher when he and a few HS boys decided to start a wrestling program in 1969.   Fifty years, 400+ Wins, a Hall of Fame induction, and 1000+ athletes later, he calls it a career, and I was honored to have him on the What's That Like Podcast. Phenomenal conversation, unfiltered, tells it like it is, and he backs up his athletes and friends.   He discusses how the...

Return of the Queen of Hearts with Turner Hall's Gabe Dexheimer

February 23, 2019 20:19 - 26 minutes - 20.9 MB

A quick episode... i visit with Gabe Dexheimer, the host of the Turner Hall Queen of Hearts drawing.   We talk about the return after the 4 month break, and catch up on the Queen Hysteria of the last few years.    While things have certainly slowed down a bit, the pot upon restart is over $50K, and only 25 cards remain!    So it's back, and WTL will be there to bring it to you Friday nights at 9PM on the What's That Like? Facebook page!   

Pete Visintin returns to talk Macoupin CEO and Fight the Fight!

January 19, 2019 17:08 - 44 minutes - 38.7 MB

When it comes to people in Central IL you want to get to know and learn from, Pete Visintin should be near the top of anyone's list.  After a devastating illness struck his father, he was inspired to help others, and created the iconic Fight the Fight Clothing brand! A short time later, the CEO group, based in Effingham, IL, came calling on Pete to lead, organize, and facilitate the Macoupin CEO program for Juniors and Seniors in Macoupin County High Schools. Now in it's third year, Macou...

Breaking into the Radio Biz with 92.9 ESPN Memphis' Brad Carson of Mount Olive

January 07, 2019 02:30 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

If you are from Central IL, you may know Brad Weiss, former WSMI on air talent.  But the rest of America knows him as Brad Carson after a producer asked him for a name change.   You can take the big time radio guy out of the small town, but you cannot take the small town out of Brad.    On this episode of WTL, we talk about his start, his breaks, his path to current roles with ESPN and other stations in the Midwest.   And we also get into the joys of small town sports, the people that for...

Chasing the Dec 1, 2018 Illinois Tornadoes with Storm Chaser Skip Talbot

December 02, 2018 23:27 - 31 minutes - 25.5 MB

An Emergency edition of WTL!   After the unexpected Dec 1, 2018 breakout of Tornadoes across IL, I called podcast friend and storm chaser Skip Talbot!    On this episode, Skip recaps his chase day, we talk about the multiple tornadoes that formed from Staunton, Mt Olive, Litchfield, Hillsboro,  to Taylorville and the line from Bluff City to Havana.   Skip tells us why they form this time of year, and also the awe and dangers of Storm Chasing!    We pray for no loss of life, and certainly ...

Zach Wygal Returns! All the Shows You Should Be Binge Watching! Oh, and Stamp Out Cancer 2019!

November 18, 2018 16:06 - 1 hour - 68.1 MB

Zach returns again to update us on the upcoming Stamp Out Cancer 2019! Including a WTL Contest to win 2 Tix to the big event with special guest "The Dirty Muggs"! And then its on... Zach had a snow day, he binge watches. So I asked him to do some homework, and we break down all the big ones... #GameofThrones, #StrangerThings, #WalkingDead, #BreakingBad... and then we each reveal our own #WTLTop5 shows and hidden gems you should all check out for your binge watching pleasure this fall/winter!...

How Author Tom Corner found Enlightenment! WTL?

November 04, 2018 14:21 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

Author Tom Corner has been a friend of mine for decade. But just recently, I feel like I really got to know who he was and why. Listen to this discussion between friends, as life events shaped who Tom was, and who he would later become, and lead him to a path to enlightenment. His recent book, "Borrowed Eyes and Feet", available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble, is his personal memoir of his journey thru the tough times, self doubts, and fears that held him back. Our discussion is serious, yet...

What are the Black Triangle UFOs over Southern Illinois? WTL? with Author David Marler

October 15, 2018 00:13 - 1 hour - 73.1 MB

January 5, 2000... 5 days after Y2K, at around 4AM... Melvern Noll of Highland, IL spotted a large UFO. He described it as big as a two story house in the sky, just above the treeline near his business. He quickly alerted the local police dispatcher, who relayed the direction to Lebanon's police department. This is were the story begins... in all, 6 police officers, in 6 communities spotted an very large flying object over the skies near Scott Air Force base over the next 60 minutes. Was it ...

The Dark History of Macoupin County? WTL? with Kaylan Schardan

September 28, 2018 19:53 - 1 hour - 50.8 MB

Kaylan is back again, and this time with a new book in hand! "Haunted Carlinville: History & Hauntings that shaped Macoupin County". It went on sale 9/15/18, and we talk about her process, why she wrote it, and of course some of the dark history of Central Illinois' Macoupin County. She also talks about upcoming tours in Carlinville and Alton - https://illinoishauntings.com/ You can buy the book here: Autographed - https://squareup.com/store/american-hauntings-ink/item/new-haunted-carlinvill...

New Madrid Earthquakes of 1811-12 w/Jeff Grunwald & Being a Newspaper Reporter w/ Olivia Ervin WTL?

September 18, 2018 01:03 - 37 minutes - 28.4 MB

Another two parter this week! First up is Jeff Grunwald, Director of the New Madrid Historical Museum. We talk about the largest earthquakes ever to hit North America in 1811 and 1812. Did they feel it in Boston? Did the Mississippi run backwards? We will talk about what it was like for the sparse river population over 200 years ago and also the key city of New Madrid during the Civil War. Great Stuff! http://www.newmadridmuseum.com/ https://www.facebook.com/newmadridmuseum/ Next Up... Olivi...

"When I'm 64" BeatlesFest w/Paul Miller & TurnerFest w/ Randy Bersch

September 01, 2018 14:55 - 46 minutes - 37 MB

First Up, Paul Miller is hosting the 4th Annual "When I'm 64" Beatles Music Festival in Prarietown, IL on 9/8/18 from 12-9p. 7 Bands and all the Beatles you can handle... Lots of fun side activities and food as well! https://www.facebook.com/When-Im-64-Beatles-Festival-103995760047994/ Then, Randy Bersch rejoins the show to talk the second annual Turnerfest in Mt. Olive. 12p-12a, all original music!' Headlined by the Jeremiah Johnson Band from STL. Food Trucks, Kids Zone, and More! https://w...

The History of Benld's Coliseum Ballroom with Jim Marcacci & John Ubben

August 19, 2018 17:28 - 1 hour - 54.6 MB

The Coliseum Ballroom... Benld, IL... you can't mention one without the other. Built in 1924 by Dominic Tarro for an unheard of $50K, was it funded by Al Capone? Did all the greats play there? Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, Elvis, the Beatles? Why was Joyce Tarro murdered in 1976? We will find out...what it was like! Jim Marcacci & John Ubben are putting together a documentary, "Memories of the Coliseum". This walk down memory lane for thousands and thousands is a must listen. We talk about the m...

Cycling around America? WTL? with Brad Fiori

August 07, 2018 01:41 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB

Brad Fiori made his money, quit his job, and decided to live life NOW, as opposed to waiting for retirement! Crazy to some... and inspiration to others. He tackles adventures as he can and he came on WTL to talk about his biggest journey to date. His circumnavigation the United States at the border... all 11,338 miles! His journey was not easy, and certainly had challenges, but he found joy, hardships, challenges, the kindness of Americans, and maybe just a bit of the quirkyness as well! You...

The 30th Tour De Donut? WTL? with Race Director Christian Hasselberg & Bobby Krug

July 16, 2018 00:39 - 34 minutes - 26.5 MB

The Tour De Donut is a southern Illinois institution. A 36 mile ride with two stops for donuts. Every donut eaten reduces your ride time by 5 minutes! It celebrated it's 30th anniversary on 7/14. 1400 cyclists & 6500 Donuts! In this episode, 4x Finisher TDD Producer Bob joins in to interview Race Director Christian Hasselberg less than 24 hours since the finish of the event. Hear all about what it goes into the production of the event, the highs, the lows, the good, the bad... and find out W...

Being on House Hunters...WTL? with Jordan & Dawn Kettler

July 02, 2018 16:06 - 59 minutes - 49.1 MB

House Hunters has to be one of the most popular shows on TV. It seems like its on a constant loop! Many of you have seen it, and watch it regularly, and like me, you try to figure out which house the people on the show will pick... and why! Jordan & Dawn Kettler have appeared on the show not once, but TWICE! I thought it be a great idea to have them on to discuss what it's like to get on the show, what the commitments were, the secrets behind the production, how the the Twitter-verse beat th...

Going to Cuba! What's That Like? with Greg Shiveley

June 17, 2018 12:29 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB

Cuba lies 80 miles from the U.S., but its a whole world away. In 2016, travel restrictions to this island nation were eased, but this is a hardly a vacation destination like other Caribbean islands. Recently, my friend, and yours, Greg Shiveley and his wife Leslie made the trip. We talk about eating, communist rule, going back in time, and how the average Cuban lives on about $300 per year. We also play a round of of the #WTL5 and a round of Over/Under. We also discuss Jack Bauer's abilities...

Zach Wygal returns talking Hillsboro Summer Concerts, how Snow Days work, and play Over/Under Rated!

May 27, 2018 22:31 - 1 hour - 60 MB

Of course Superfan, and almost Co-Host at this point, Zach Wygal has to stop by to talk all the Summer Concerts in Hillsboro. We preview and listen to this years bands... The Bashful Youngens, Revolution, Cary Miller Band, Petty Cash Junction, and the Good Time Engineers. Then we talk about alot more... How Snow Days happen, or Not... Rants on Society, and we play a game of OverRated/Underrated on many topics. This Podcast is brought to you by @Ageless Apparel

The Show is BACK! John & Bob Return! Talking the Queen of Hearts, Karting, and where they've been!

May 21, 2018 22:12 - 42 minutes - 34.3 MB

We’re BAAACCKKK! Finally out with a new Podcast, and previewing our upcoming season. We start off with John & Bob recapping the wild #QueenofHearts ride at @Turner Hall, what’s been going on in their lives to explain the long hiatus, and get caught up on Bob’s kart racing career! Brought to you by Ageless Apparel -https://www.facebook.com/AgelessApparel/ Visit us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhatsThatLikePodcast/ For Bobby's racing updates https://www.facebook.com/lauerkrugracing/

Every Ride in Walt Disney World... IN ONE DAY! w/ Kenny "the Pirate" White

February 04, 2018 21:32 - 51 minutes - 42.4 MB

Meet the World Renowned.. (Disney World that is...) Kenny The Pirate! Recently Kenny and his daughter Jordan completed the #WDW47, riding every ride in Walt Disney World, all 47 of them, in one day! As a huge WDW fan myself, I had to know what that was like! Kenny is great guy, a great interview, and is a legend in the Disney community. He has a planning website, www.kennythepirate.com, and web based app for all devices, www.characterlocator.com. He also makes an exclusive announcement on th...

The Christmas Toys You All Wanted - A Roundtable w/Emily Schneider & Alison Knowles

December 19, 2017 02:46 - 58 minutes - 45.2 MB

What was Christmas Morning Like? In this episode, we bring back fan favorite Emily Schneider and add my daughter Alison to bring you a panel on Christmas Toys from your past. The favorites, the over hyped, and those you wished for, and either got from Santa... or didn't. Plenty of classic toy commercials as well that inspired so many kids through the years! We talk Furbies, Webkins, Weebles, Tonka Trucks, Spirograph, the best Barbies, and of course, Star Wars toys. That's just the beginning....

BONUS EP - John on WSMI Radio w/John Michael Marty 12/15/17

December 16, 2017 14:05 - 37 minutes - 8.59 MB

A Christmas present for you all. On Friday, 12/15, I had the honor of sitting in on the John Michael Marty show on WSMI radio. Truly a Christmas present to me. JMM reached out after finding the show on Facebook, and wanted to know "What's That Like?". At somepoint in the future, we will have JMM on the WTLPod! This audio is dirent from the show, and is available courtesy of John Michael Marty and WSMI, Visit John Michael Marty's Facebook page and WSMI Radio! Truly and honor for me to be on t...

Zach Wygal is Back to talk Stamp Out Cancer & Announcements

November 12, 2017 22:04 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB

The Story of the What's That Like? Podcast - Bob interviews John

October 11, 2017 04:35 - 1 hour - 54.7 MB

The show is 6 months old, and Bob the Producer had an idea, tell the story of how we got here, so Bob turned the tables, and interviewed John on how the show came to be, how it's evolved, and where it might be headed in the future! Then, in the spirit of turning tables, our past guests then come back to ask John some off the wall questions of their own! John also recaps all of the previous episodes and why you should go back and check them out. facebook.com/WhatsThatLikePodcast youtube.com/a...

Life Captured through the Lens with Photographer James Labonte

October 02, 2017 01:19 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

James Labonte is a photographer with a passion. His business Labonte Photograpy has taken photographs of 100s of locals for the last ten year. In the last few years, he's expanded to helping you learn the craft via classes to help you better use your own equipment. A real pro and veteran of the scene who is always improving. He's also the lead guide on the upcoming Scott Kelby's WorldWide PhotoWalk! www.labontephoto.com https://www.facebook.com/labontephoto/ https://www.facebook.com/labontep...

The Ghost Hunter Returns.... Kaylan Schardan talks Haunted Carlinville

September 26, 2017 03:57 - 44 minutes - 37.7 MB

Kaylan Schardan of American Hauntings, our #1 downloaded guest, is back and talking more local haunted history. She dives heavy into some sites in Alton, and previews a Fall slate of Haunted Tours and Investigations in Carlinville! Glad to have her as the first returning guest. If you missed her first episode... don't fear... this isnt a sequel... but go back to May and you'll find it! Thanks for listening. facebook.com/WhatsThatLikePodcast For more info: IllinoisHauntings.com Facebook.com/H...

Tornado Chasing with Springfield's Skip Talbot

September 14, 2017 01:25 - 1 hour - 65.3 MB

Skip Talbot had a powerful tornado strike his hometown as a child, and it ignited a passion for life. We talk about the movie "Twister", his early chases, and his experiences in the Great Planes. We also talk about the day Storm Chasing lost it's innocence after the deaths of Storm Chasing Legends Tim Samaras, Carl Young, and Paul Samaras died chasing an F5 Tornado near El Reno, OK. We also have some fun, talk about how you can get started, and ways to follow him virtually into the field! ht...

TurnerFest w/ Randy Bersch & Adam Gaffney + the RackAlmanac

August 07, 2017 04:17 - 41 minutes - 37.5 MB

Randy Bersch became a music festival promoter almost by accident. He wanted to have something cool with Steve Ewing of the Urge, and is partnering with Turner Hall to bring Steve and 11 other acts to Mount Olive for the first annual Turnerfest. https://www.facebook.com/Mt.OliveIL/ One of the performers that day is Adam Gaffney. Adam has a new band, the Highway Saints, and will be appearing at TurnerFest. He tells us all about his musical background, and his upcoming shows and album. https://...

A discussion on Concealed Carry Firearms with Bronson Painter

July 13, 2017 05:01 - 1 hour - 68.9 MB

In this episode, John is joined by Bronson Painter, a Glen Carbon police officer who also operates Metro-East Firearms Training, LLC. His company teaches Concealed Carry classes for Illinois residents seeking a Concealed Carry Permit. Bronson covers what the classes are like, what you learn, the legal issues, and practical instruction with firearms. He has trained over 2000 students, and offers his insight for all of you. Bronson is also sponsoring a "Like & Share" contest in honor of his la...

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