Latest Whatsthatlike Podcast Episodes
New Madrid Earthquakes of 1811-12 w/Jeff Grunwald & Being a Newspaper Reporter w/ Olivia Ervin WTL?
What's That Like? Podcast - September 18, 2018 01:03 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsAnother 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 spar...
"When I'm 64" BeatlesFest w/Paul Miller & TurnerFest w/ Randy Bersch
What's That Like? Podcast - September 01, 2018 14:55 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsFirst 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, Ran...
The History of Benld's Coliseum Ballroom with Jim Marcacci & John Ubben
What's That Like? Podcast - August 19, 2018 17:28 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsThe 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......
Cycling around America? WTL? with Brad Fiori
What's That Like? Podcast - August 07, 2018 01:41 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsBrad 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 bor...
The 30th Tour De Donut? WTL? with Race Director Christian Hasselberg & Bobby Krug
What's That Like? Podcast - July 16, 2018 00:39 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsThe 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 Rac...
Being on House Hunters...WTL? with Jordan & Dawn Kettler
What's That Like? Podcast - July 02, 2018 16:06 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsHouse 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 onc...
Going to Cuba! What's That Like? with Greg Shiveley
What's That Like? Podcast - June 17, 2018 12:29 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsCuba 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 ea...
Zach Wygal returns talking Hillsboro Summer Concerts, how Snow Days work, and play Over/Under Rated!
What's That Like? Podcast - May 27, 2018 22:31 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsOf 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...
The Show is BACK! John & Bob Return! Talking the Queen of Hearts, Karting, and where they've been!
What's That Like? Podcast - May 21, 2018 22:12 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsWe’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 ...
Every Ride in Walt Disney World... IN ONE DAY! w/ Kenny "the Pirate" White
What's That Like? Podcast - February 04, 2018 21:32 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsMeet 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...
The Christmas Toys You All Wanted - A Roundtable w/Emily Schneider & Alison Knowles
What's That Like? Podcast - December 19, 2017 02:46 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsWhat 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 co...
BONUS EP - John on WSMI Radio w/John Michael Marty 12/15/17
What's That Like? Podcast - December 16, 2017 14:05 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsA 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...
Zach Wygal is Back to talk Stamp Out Cancer & Announcements
What's That Like? Podcast - November 12, 2017 22:04 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 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 inter...
The Story of the What's That Like? Podcast - Bob interviews John
What's That Like? Podcast - October 11, 2017 04:35 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsThe 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...
Life Captured through the Lens with Photographer James Labonte
What's That Like? Podcast - October 02, 2017 01:19 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsJames 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 ...
The Ghost Hunter Returns.... Kaylan Schardan talks Haunted Carlinville
What's That Like? Podcast - September 26, 2017 03:57 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsKaylan 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...
Tornado Chasing with Springfield's Skip Talbot
What's That Like? Podcast - September 14, 2017 01:25 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsSkip 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 Legen...
TurnerFest w/ Randy Bersch & Adam Gaffney + the RackAlmanac
What's That Like? Podcast - August 07, 2017 04:17 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsRandy 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 per...
A discussion on Concealed Carry Firearms with Bronson Painter
What's That Like? Podcast - July 13, 2017 05:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsIn 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...
The History of Turner Hall with Cara, Gabe, and Todd + the RackAlmanac Returns
What's That Like? Podcast - June 14, 2017 01:18 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsIn 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 eve...
Fight the Fight with Gillespie's Pete Visintin
What's That Like? Podcast - June 08, 2017 05:35 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsPete 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...
Hunting Ghosts in Madison and Macoupin Cos with Kaylan Schardan
What's That Like? Podcast - June 01, 2017 05:20 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsKaylan 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 reque...
Who is Zach Wygal? Talking Hillsboro Summer Concert Series & Imagine Hillsboro
What's That Like? Podcast - April 26, 2017 01:58 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsZach 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 ins...
Training at Second City Chicago w/ Mt Olive's Emily Schnieder
What's That Like? Podcast - April 21, 2017 04:49 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsEmily 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 ...
Going to Cubs Fantasy Camp with Mascoutah's Tim Boostrom
What's That Like? Podcast - April 13, 2017 02:50 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsTim 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 person...
Running the Boston Marathon with Staunton's Jason Kramer
What's That Like? Podcast - April 06, 2017 05:48 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsI 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 Alzhei...
The Pilot - Bobby Krug - Kart Racer
What's That Like? Podcast - March 27, 2017 01:14 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsBobby 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...
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