The EP Podcast

Finding Hidden Treasures In & Around The EP

When your local high school library wins a rare award, you brag a little. We bring Tina Ward on for the first time this week to talk about how her library at EPCHS got it done, and find out what surprising genre the kids are reading these days. We also return to the Evergreen Park Farmers Market for a lesson on hummus and a look at an adult lemonade stand that has taken the drink to a new level. John Brand also gives us a new craft beer to taste as we learn about Open Outcry's first-ever Oktoberfest coming soon in "30 Minutes of Good!"
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Football Friday: 1-0 Mustangs Take On Carver

The EPCHS Mustangs are 1-0 after a convincing victory in Manteno. Now they travel to face Carver with a clear purpose. Evergreen Park Mustangs Head Coach Jerry Verde talks about what was learned Week 1 and how he is preparing his team for this Friday's game. He also gives his players of the week. Join The EP Podcast every week with this special Football Friday bonus episode during the Mustangs' season that also includes weekend news & events in Evergreen Park!
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The Kickball Principal

Dan Turney, principal of Most Holy Redeemer School in Evergreen Park, sits down to chat about a challenging first year in charge and what he hopes for the 2022-2023 school year. Dan also reveals his unique way of connecting with his students and why a former football coach like himself is happy to watch from the stands these days. We also visit the Evergreen Park Farmers Market to try some craft coffee and learn a little bit about tomatoes. Join us for "30 Minutes of Good!"
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Football Friday: The Mustangs Kick Off Their Season

Evergreen Park Mustangs Head Coach Jerry Verde is ready for another season under the Friday Night Lights. The team is off to Manteno for Week 1. We're talking with Coach Verde about an improved offensive line and how he views the next group of upperclassmen ready to take the lead for the Mustangs. Join The EP Podcast every week with this special Football Friday bonus episode during the Mustangs' season! 
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Space, Wrestling & 12-Inch Trophies

Evergreen Park author Z Jeffries is back with a new book that takes kids to space in an attempt to save the world with pro wrestling. Hear about the fun story rooted in local family dynamics. We're also trying to figure out who is handing out trophies in Evergreen Park. Our friend John Brand from Open Outcry shares the hardware he recently received over a beer in his brewery.
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So You Want To Run For Public Office?

A Weekend Special "30 Minutes of Good" discusses how to enter the political arena and make an impact in your area. Burton Odelson of Evergreen Park lawfirm Odelson, Sterk, Murphey, Frazier & McGrath is an expert in the field of election law. Lorraine Swanson of The Patch covers local politics. Listen as they explain the hurdles, but encourage folks with simple steps to run for public office.
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Picnics, Parties & Parachuting Humvees

We recorded this "30 Minutes of Good" from Evergreen Park's Picnic In the Park on Thursday in Klein (Circle) Park and at The American Legion Car Show on Saturday. Hear from village trustee Mark Marzullo and many folks enjoying summer in the EP!
We get the scoop on how and why Macy's ended up coming to Evergreen Park, learn about a Humvee designed to parachute out of planes that cruises the area, and eat a lot of tiny bank suckers. 
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NERF Battle At The Library!

This week's "30 Minutes of Good" from The EP Podcast includes a visit from Mayor Kelly Burke, our good friend Frank Murray of The Evergreen Park Public Library, and the organizers behind a local fundraising event.
Mayor Burke talks about a new event coming to Klein Park on August 11th, and updates us on the townhouse project she recently discussed on our show. Frank Murray has a bunch of events for the whole family, including some with NERF guns and craft beer. (Will they be part of the same event?) Plus, Most Holy Redeemer has a big fundraising event planned around their 80th Anniversary!
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Meet The New Principal

This week's "30 Minutes of Good" from The EP Podcast includes an interview with new Central Middle School Principal Dr. Joe Zampillo, a "Margarita Crawl" with Open Outcry & upcoming local festivals and events!
Dr. Joe Zampillo talks about changing the perception of Central Middle School, the new challenges this generation of students face & what kind of principal he wants to be. John Brand of Open Outcry Brewing just made two employees part of ownership just as a Margarita Crawl is breaking out on Western Avenue all this month. The American Legion Car Show is fast approaching, along with free live concerts & more in Evergreen Park.
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A Show Full Of Tacos

This week's "30 Minutes of Good" from The EP Podcast has a trip to the EP Driving Range at 50-Acre Park, a new local restaurant review and village events for all ages!
Glenn Pniewski of the Evergreen Park Recreation Department & Community Center joins us to talk about an upcoming food truck festival in Klein (Circle) Park, an Ice Cream Social for grandparents and grandkids, the village-wide "Memories To Go" Garage Sale, the next free summer concert in the park and much more. We also visit Americanos Restaurant and owner AJ Castillo to learn about where his menu came from and to taste some extraordinary local tacos. And EPCC President Sara Klein hits some golf balls with us at the driving range.
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