What's That Like? Podcast
58 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsPodcast 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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Episodes
The History of Turner Hall with Cara, Gabe, and Todd + the RackAlmanac Returns
June 14, 2017 01:18 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBIn this episode, the story of Turner Hall with Todd Overby with Cara & Gabe Dexheimer. They discuss the history of Turner Hall, the Mt Olive Homecoming, Bowling, Volleyball, Poley, and the $25,000+ Queen of Hearts Drawings! A fun conversation with the folks who run the hugging-est bar you've ever been to! moturnerhall.com facebook.com/turner.hall.5 Also, back by popular demand, Terry Rackley returns for another edition of the RackAlmanac. He discusses the new additions to the family, a Growi...
Fight the Fight with Gillespie's Pete Visintin
June 08, 2017 05:35 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBPete Visintin is a driven individual that has the determination and will to succeed. He started Fight the Fight Clothing out of a family medical event that inspired him to help others in need. He also mentors local youth and allows them to enter the business world with real world experience. His journey is phenomenal and inspiring. fightthefightclothing.com Facebook.com/HelpFightTheFight
Hunting Ghosts in Madison and Macoupin Cos with Kaylan Schardan
June 01, 2017 05:20 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBKaylan Schardan is a local ghost hunter dedicated to the history, preservation, and investigating local potentially haunted spots. We talk about her beginnings in the industry, many local stories, Haunted Carlinville, what a tour/investigation is like, and more. A phenomenal guest that was requested and recommended by the #WTLNation audience. For more info on Kaylan, and her tours: Contact Information for Haunted Carlinville: [email protected] hauntedcarlinville.com facebook.com/haunte...
Who is Zach Wygal? Talking Hillsboro Summer Concert Series & Imagine Hillsboro
April 26, 2017 01:58 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBZach Wygal is a guy every small town would hope to have. As promised, I said this podcast was about Interesting People with a story or people talking about Interesting Events and Happenings. Zach fits both of those categories. Many know Zach from his work with #StampOutCancer, but he is also instrumental to the Montgomery County area for other things as well. We talk about just a few, his career as a special ed teacher, Imagine Hillsboro, the Hillsboro Summer Concert Series, and Music Buffs ...
Training at Second City Chicago w/ Mt Olive's Emily Schnieder
April 21, 2017 04:49 - 41 minutes - 37.5 MBEmily Schneider (5:15) is a small town girl with big dreams. John asks Emily about her funny family, her theater career, her time studying at Second City in Chicago, and about her brief appearance on Jimmy Fallon's show. She's a total blast to listen to, and gets John to do some improv. Also, a new segment you will be sure to love. John's neighbor, Rack joins the podcast in a new segment titled 'The RackAlmanac' (34:40) to get you ready for spring and gardening season! If John is like Tim ...
Going to Cubs Fantasy Camp with Mascoutah's Tim Boostrom
April 13, 2017 02:50 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBTim Boostrom went after his childhood dream to play ball with his heroes. He went to baseball fantasy camp. He tells us about What's That Like! Tim describes the cost, the process, how it works, and the fun he has playing ball. Then we talk about the former players who act as coaches, his personal Ryne Sandberg moment, the celeb sightings, the crazy baseball stories you have never heard, and much more. Its a great discussion on something you have never probably heard about before.
Running the Boston Marathon with Staunton's Jason Kramer
April 06, 2017 05:48 - 40 minutes - 37 MBI bring you my long time friend Jason Kramer as he trains for his 13th Boston Marathon. We talk about growing up in Staunton, IL, listening to Van Halen's 5150, the Beasties, running HS Track, and then him taking on the granddaddy of all foot races, the Boston Marathon. Jason runs for the Alzheimer's Association, and you can donate to his team in their goal for a "World Without Alzheimer's" https://www.crowdrise.com/alzheimersassociationboston2017/fundraiser/jasonkramer1
The Pilot - Bobby Krug - Kart Racer
March 27, 2017 01:14 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBBobby Krug is a man with a plan! Many in the area may know Bob from his YouTube.com/ATANetwork channel where he vLogs and documented most of his and his classmates HS career... But today, we talk to Bob about his new passion. Kart Racing at the Gateway Kartplex in Madison, IL. He's preparing for his second season in the iDrive series, and these karts are not your amusement park types... they are 50mph racing machines. http://youtube.com/atanetwork