Episodes

July 15, 2021

When Your Brewery is Rabid

We take a trip to Rabid Brewing in Homewood to explore possibly the most unique brewery you'll ever visit. Is it the art? Is it the vibe? Is it the way they make their beer? Plus, when a south sider tries to trick his wife, he ends up playing the foo...

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July 8, 2021

Papa Hops Swings Away On The South Side

The tradition that is the Papa Hops 16" Softball Tournament is this weekend. Tommy and Liam Hopkins belly up to our bar to talk about the incredible event! Thirty-two teams will play for one title in a single evening to support South Side families ba...

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July 1, 2021

Go Out And Accelerate This Independence Day

It's that magical time of the year when the South Side starts blowing things up! (And it normally lasts a full month, unfortunately.) We have some fun events and live music for you this weekend. We also take a trip back to Blue Island Beer Company fo...

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June 24, 2021

Putting The South Side On Vinyl

Chicago radio legend James VanOsdol loves South Side Pod so much he wants to press it to vinyl. Listen as he explains the concept behind Phonation and how you can launch this incredible project. Meanwhile we introduce him to the greatest pool on the ...

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June 10, 2021

Hot Town, Summer On The SouthSide!

The South Side is open and ready for business. Local villages have all kinds of big events for you to enjoy. We visit with representatives from Palos Heights and Tinley Park this week about concerts, parades, musical park benches and the Best Week Ev...

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May 27, 2021

Memories, Music, Pizza & Beer

As the South Side breaks free of a long pandemic, we ask if you are now sick of the people in your own home. We also get a great story about a famous pair of Chicago Bears that used to frequent Rosangela's in Evergreen Park, and we get a story of bee...

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May 20, 2021

Warriors, Come Out To Play!

From coaching t-ball to dealing with your annoying bank, southsiders need to be warriors. Meanwhile the principal of Marion Catholic High School in Chicago Heights deals with warriors in his spare time. Steve Tortorello of Warrior Wrestling talks abo...

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May 13, 2021

That New Hidden Brewery In Chicago Ridge

Nicholas Cage found a National Treasure in that one movie. We found a south side brewery that launched in a pandemic, and it is thriving on Harlem Avenue in Chicago Ridge. Dare you to find it on the first try! A trip to One Allegiance Brewing brings ...

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May 6, 2021

Growing Up On The South Side

One day you are learning how to drive on the south side, and then you are teaching your kid. The guys talk about adulting, and classic movies that may or may not hold up now. We also take a trip to Evil Horse Brewing Company for their 5th Anniversary...

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April 29, 2021

South Side Dads & Boho Chic Beer Drinking

Evergreen Park Football Coach Jerry Verde shares what it was like for south side high schools playing Spring Football this year. We take a visit to the Blue Island Beer Company patio. One of the guys deals with a cooped-up, stressed-out teenager afte...

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April 22, 2021

Getting RIPH'd With B.U.B. In Blue Island

The gang takes a trip to Blue Island to explore the Rock Island Public House. With 20 pinball machines, a rotation of local craft beers and a drive-in movie theater, this place had everything! Plus, the owners of Butter Upon Bacon explain why their u...

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April 15, 2021

Someone Is Going To Win $100

Do you want to win $100? We have the easy way to do it with our brand new listener contest. From an all-new sandwich shop franchise on the south side, to the unveiling of this summer's new neighborhood beer, we cover it all in thirty minutes! Recorde...

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April 8, 2021

The South Side Is So Hot

There's a brewery in Morgan Park that has hot peppers in their beer. There's a brewery in Blue Island celebrating a 6-year anniversary with free live music. There's a way for areas like Alsip, Evergreen Park and Orland Park to do bulk spring cleaning...

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March 31, 2021

Goats, Pizzas & Sick Kindergarten Burns

This week we visit Palos' Children's Farm At The Center along Southwest Highway as they kick off their Spring season. Plus, we sit down with a 40-year tradition in Crestwood known as Louisa's Pizza and Pasta. As local elections approach, Chris explai...

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March 25, 2021

Thirty Minutes Of Good

Sometimes you just need a laugh, a trip to the movies, local voting information or a cold beer. Welp, we got it all in just 30 minutes! Local kid turned Hollywood Insider - Ben Belton - tells you what you'll be watching at the movies soon. Lorraine S...

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March 17, 2021

Bagpipes, Whiskey & Ball Pits

This week we visit Thornton Distilling Company as they re-open their historic bar, and sample some craft spirits. Celebrate 100 years of the Chicago Stockyard Kilty Band while they drink and play bagpipes at our bar. The search for the Best Taco on t...

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March 4, 2021

Searching For The Best South Side Tacos

This week we take a trip to Midlothian as part of our search for the best taco on the south side. What will Los Sarapes bring to the table? We have a drink and talk beer fads with Flossmoor Station Brewery. Plus, for Grinderz Training Academy it is m...

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Feb. 18, 2021

South Side Pod Is For The Children

Kids have had a rough year on the south side. This week we talk with Sonny Hall, who helped bring Chicago Crusaders Football to local kids this spring after their regular football seasons were cancelled. Big Brothers Big Sisters is also working hard ...

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Feb. 11, 2021

The Kids Make Music Happen In Palos Heights! Oorah!

This week we head to Palos Heights and Westgate Music School, where local kids from grade school to high school are taking Rock Band Classes in addition to normal music instruction. And our resident south side priest, Navy-Marine Chaplain Father Paul...

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Feb. 4, 2021

Exploring Blue Island...And Drinking Their Beer

After Alan Cromwell of Blue Island Beer Company visits our 9-foot homemade oak bar, we explore Blue Island's best spots with a new game show! Plus, former White Sox pitcher and south side native Donn Pall explains what it was like having the nickname...

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Jan. 28, 2021

One Hot Dog, One Shot, One Beer

Crack open a beer with Open Outcry Brewing as we take a trip to discover a world of hot dogs at America's Dog & Burger. Meanwhile our local doctor tells you who should, and who shouldn't, get the COVID-19 vaccine right now. The South Side deals with ...

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Jan. 21, 2021

New, Young, Talented and South Side

The South Side of Chicago has a lot to offer. To the world of Women's Hockey, we boast Abbey Murphy. She brings her gold medal to our 9-foot homemade oak bar. Hear from new brewery Casa Humilde, as well as new addition to the area Cousins Subs. Don't...

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Jan. 21, 2021

The Search For Food, Drink And Farmers?

Finding a place that to eat with a functioning bar is a little tricky these days, but Bill went on a quest. We visit Porter Cullens, One Trick Pony Brewery and a south side Farmer's Market. Then, we discover The Crab Wars of Western Avenue. Don't mis...

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Jan. 21, 2021

There's No Ice In The Pandemic

MLB Network's Stephen Nelson previews the White Sox. Mother McAuley High School checks in with their current student plan, plus their hopes for near future. We also visit Imperial Oak Brewing in Willow Springs. Unfortunately, though, we're out of ice...

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