A dumb-ass comedy podcast starring Philly Mark and Cousin Cody to distract you from this crazy-ass world. #Fugginbirdgang
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A sport podcast with new episodes every Thursday and Tuesday nights
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Classic storytelling can be found around many campfires and in any Disney film. In so many cases, the very best of stories from our personal lives are heard repeatedly over years without ever being recorded. Tim Larson and Liz Wylder knew that WROK radio’s 100th birthday in 2023 would be a great springboard for this project. Future sit downs would certainly rekindle old friendships and, undoubtedly, allow everyone to learn something about the people they thought they knew well. The lightbulb ...
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S1 E 76 SAMANTHA HOCHMANN - Deep Inside the Tinker Swiss Cottage
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Tim Larson and Samantha Hochmann had known each other for a grand total of sixty seconds, but, as it turns out, their common ground stories stretched for centuries. Robert Tinker was a generous man to the city of Rockford, Illinois. Mary and Jessie followed suit in so many ways. Learn how and enjoy this historical conversation surrounding the mansi…
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S1 E75 KATHI KRESOL - Author of books and articles about Rockford, Illinois history
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Kathi Kresol is the author of Murder & Mayhem in Rockford, Illinois and Haunted Rockford. Tim Larson had only known Kathi for ten minutes and decided to record this episode on 815 Day (August 15, 2024) at the Edgebrook Shopping Center. Since Kathi is a thorough researcher and Tim is a Rockford native, everyone thought it was a safe bet that these t…
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S1 E74 2024 INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS Red Carpet Interviews
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Steve Bridgmon invited Tim Larson to be part of the Media Team at the Inspirational Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee. Tim talked to sixty six people in a little less than two hours just before they stepped onto the red carpet. Recorded May 29, 2024.By Tim Larson
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S1 E73 PHIL STILLERMAN - The King of Birthday Adventures!
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Phil's wife Della does extensive research to find just the right adventure for his birthday gifts. From flyer a glider to driving an Indy 500 car. Learn all about the fun details and how Phil ended up in a film with Matt Damon. Recorded in Indianapolis, Indiana May 31, 2024.By Tim Larson
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S1 E72 CICADAS - The show with a million guests!
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This episode was recorded in Tim Larson's backyard as he was surrounded by a countless number of cicadas.By Tim Larson
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S1 E71 SPIFF CARNER - Former WZOK Morning Host with Randy Cook & WROK/WZOK Continuity Director
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Rick "Spiff" Carner is joined by John Strandin along with Tim Larson. Spiff was the director of the commercial writing department and co-host of the WZOK morning show with Randy Cook. Spiff's time with Nolte Communications in Rockford, Illinois was 1981-1986. John was a member of the award winning news department for twenty four years. Recorded in …
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S1 E70 LOUISE MANDRELL - Country music artist and television personality
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Tim Larson and Louise Mandrell first met on her tour bus at a northern Illinois county fair in 1979. They visited again in backstage dressing rooms in 1980 and 1981 before Louise and her sisters, Barbara and Irlene, kicked off their successful variety television show on NBC. Louise and Tim literally bumped into each other backstage at the Grand Ole…
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S1 E68 TONY WOLFE - East Tennessee stories from a first cousin
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Tony Wolfe and Tim Larson are first cousins. We can ride around the mountains of east Tennessee in a truck and never have the same conversation twice. Recorded in Tony's kitchen on Memorial Day, May 27, 2024.By Tim Larson
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S1 E69 BILL CODY - Morning man for 30 years on WSM radio in Nashville, Tennessee
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Bill Cody and Tim Larson had only talked briefly on the phone six months prior to sitting down in the showcase studio of WSM Radio inside the Opryland Hotel. Their careers oddly have run parallel so the stories were very easy. Even if you're not a huge country music fan, you are sure to enjoy this conversation. Recorded May 28, 2024.…
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S1 E67 TIM LARSON - Radio in Charleston, West Virginia 40 years ago!
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Tim decided to set up his equipment on the shores of the Kanawha River in Charleston, West Virginia on the Friday before Memorial Day Weekend 2024. The state capital was over his shoulder as the radio stories from forty years ago poured out. Tim worked at WKAZ/WQBE and WVSR radio stations from 1982-1984 when he was in his early twenties. Recorded M…
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In this offbeat episode of Listen Up and Fuggin Listen, Philly Mark and Cousin Cody dive deep into the wild world of the aurora borealis. Are those northern lights just Mother Nature’s rave party? You bet your glow sticks they are! But that's not all—Mark and Cody confront the grim reality of hitting the big 4-0. Wrinkles, wisdom, and the weird urg…
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Get ready for another side-splitting episode of the 'Listen Up and Fuggin Listen' podcast with Philly Mark and Cousin Cody! In this electrifying installment, the dynamic duo dives headfirst into some of the juiciest topics in pop culture. First up on the agenda? Mark and Cody are breaking down the epic rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. Fro…
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Get ready for another uproarious episode of the 'Listen Up and Fuggin Listen' podcast with Philly Mark and Cousin Cody! In this jam-packed installment, the dynamic duo dives headfirst into some seriously wild topics. First up on the agenda? Mark and Cody are riding high on the excitement of the Eagles NFL Draft. From game-changing picks to unexpect…
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Hold onto your hoagies, folks! Philly Mark and Cousin Cody are back with another hilarious episode of the 'Listen Up and Fuggin Listen' podcast. In this jam-packed installment, the dynamic duo tackles some seriously wild topics. First up on the agenda? Mark and Cody dive headfirst into the electrifying world of WrestleMania, which is set to hit Phi…
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S1 E66 RON ROMERO & DEBYJO ERICKSEN - Illinois Rock & Roll Museum and Hall of Fame
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The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum and Hall of Fame sits on Route 66 in Joliet, Illinois! Ron Romero and Debyjo Ericksen are the amazing organizers of this magical project. Hear the stories surrounding the inductees, collectibles, history and community involvement. It's a true testament to the meaning of volunteerism, philanthropy, passion, and the de…
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Get ready for another uproarious episode of the 'Listen Up and Fuggin Listen' podcast with Philly Mark and Cousin Cody! In this laugh-out-loud installment, the dynamic duo dives headfirst into some seriously juicy scandals. First up on the agenda? Mark and Cody tackle the scandal surrounding none other than P. Diddy. From mysterious parties to unra…
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Hold onto your cheesesteaks, folks! Philly Mark and Cousin Cody are back with another side-splitting episode of the 'Listen Up and Fuggin Listen' podcast. In this uproarious installment, the dynamic duo dives headfirst into some seriously strange topics. First up on the agenda? Mark and Cody tackle the perplexing mystery of the Easter Bunny and its…
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S1 E65 TIM LARSON - The Story of Arthur and Sanford
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This story aired on WLUV radio in Rockford/Loves Park, Illinois by your podcast host Tim Larson on March 31, 2021. It was written in a Paul Harvey "Rest of the Story" format.By Tim Larson
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S1 E64 EMANUEL LARSON - The Cremation of Sam McGee by Robert Service
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Tim Larson's grandfather could recite Robert Service's The Cremation of Sam McGee by memory until the day before he died at the age of ninety six. Emanuel Larson's goal was to verbally paint within your mind with the poetry he spoke. Recorded in Rockford, Illinois June 6, 1979.By Tim Larson
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S1 E63 RACHEL DANIEL - Professional Alaskan Tour Guide
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My other stories of the tour of Alaska with Rachel Daniel will be told a hundred more times, but this one of hers is a real gem. More than fourteen people should hear her recollection of her first moose hunt. Recorded on a small shuttle bus somewhere in Alaska in September of 2021.By Tim Larson
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Hold onto your hoagies, folks! Philly Mark and Cousin Cody are back with another uproarious episode of the 'Listen Up and Fuggin Listen' podcast. In this laugh-out-loud installment, the dynamic duo dives headfirst into some seriously wild topics. First up on the agenda? Mark and Cody tackle the idea that every ethnicity should have a parade as wild…
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S1 E62 - LARRY KANFER - Professional Photographer and Author
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Larry Kanfer and his wife Alaina were connected to Tim Larson in 2009 through the Aldeen Golf Club barn renovation. Tim's grandfather Emanuel Larson built the barn in 1928 when the property was a dairy farm. The Kanfers were working on their book Barns of Illinois. The two projects intersected and they have been friends since. Recorded March 12, 20…
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In this knee-slapper of an episode of the 'Listen Up and Fuggin Listen' podcast, Philly Mark and Cousin Cody grapple with the wild world of wrestling—a topic Cody knows as much about as a fish knows a bicycle. Watch as Cody tries to tell the difference between a body slam and a slam poetry session, all while Philly Mark shakes his head in both disb…
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Ep. 77 - 1 for Your Nose, 1 For Your Hose
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Get ready to bust a gut with Philly Mark and Cousin Cody on the latest episode of the Listen Up and Fuggin Listen podcast! In this side-splitting installment, the dynamic duo dives headfirst into the bittersweet news of Jason Kelce retiring as an Eagle. From reminiscing about his legendary plays to debating whether his beard should be inducted into…
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Hold onto your hoagies, folks! Philly Mark and Cousin Cody are back at it again with another side-splitting episode of the Listen Up and Fuggin Listen podcast. In this udderly hilarious installment, the dynamic duo takes a deep dive into the riveting world of cows. From their moo-tivations to their beefy ambitions, Mark and Cody explore the ups and…
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Get ready for another hilarious episode of the Listen Up and Fuggin Listen podcast with your favorite hosts, Philly Mark and Cousin Cody! In this uproarious installment, the dynamic duo tackles some seriously wild topics with their signature Philly flair. First up on the agenda? The baffling jargons of young kids. From "rizz" to "jizz," Mark and Co…
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Get ready to dive into the wild and wacky world of the Listen Up and Fuggin Listen podcast with Philly Mark and Cousin Cody! In this uproarious episode, the dynamic duo tackles the aftermath of the Super Bowl and the epic Halftime Show. From jawn-dropping plays to eye-popping performances, Mark and Cody are breaking down the biggest moments of the …
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S1 E61 STEVE BRIDGMON - Inspirational Country Singer/ Songwriter
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Steve Bridgmon and Tim Larson met on the on the front steps of the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee because of Steve's bowtie tattoo. We were part of the media frenzy and red carpet call of the Josie Awards nominees. They kept in touch and decided to sit down for a lengthy talk on a very rainy day just north of Music City USA. Recorded …
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Get ready for another wild ride with Philly Mark and Cousin Cody on the Listen Up and Fuggin Listen podcast! In this jam-packed episode, the dynamic duo shares their final, unfiltered thoughts on the Philadelphia Eagles coaching saga. From the highs to the lows, they're tackling the drama with the passion of die-hard Philly fans. But hold onto your…
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S1 E59 RIK ANTHONY - Host of Someone You Should Know Podcast
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Rik and Tim decided to "double dip" this episode by uploading the same show on both Storytellers Studio and Some You Should Know podcasts. We meet at Maxim's Diner in Merrillville, Indiana on January 23, 2024 during a day filled with freezing rain driving. These two guys had only known each other for about fifteen minutes after meeting at the Museu…
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S1 E60 ROYCE DeGRIE & BRITT CHAMBERS - Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum
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Your host Tim Larson stumbled upon this museum while on a segue tour in Nashville, Tennessee sometime in October 2023. He kept it on his radar for a return trip. After having a three minute conversation with Royce, Tim scheduled a sit down. You will learn a ton! Bring a notebook and pen to this episode. Recorded in the Board Room of the Musicians H…
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Ep. 72 - It's Not a Cold War if the Cum is Warm
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Welcome to another episode of the Listen Up and Fuggin Listen podcast, where Philly Mark and Cousin Cody share their final thoughts on the Philadelphia Eagles coaching drama with hilarious sports takes and coaching speculations. In this comedy-packed episode, they dive into the confusion between Navy Seals and animal seals, unleashing laughter with…
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S1 E58 WILLIE PARHAM - A Friend of 54 years!
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Your podcast host, Tim Larson, and Willie Parham have been friends since fifth grade in 1970. Learn how Willie has put his positive attitude to work and lived life to its fullest after his accident in 1987. He is the poster boy for "genuine."By Tim Larson
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Buckle up, folks, for another rollercoaster ride with the Listen Up and Fuggin Listen podcast! In this episode, Philly Mark and Cousin Cody are tackling the aftermath of the Philadelphia Eagles' playoff loss against the Buccaneers. Spoiler alert: it's a rough ride, and the boys have more emotions than a soap opera on fast forward. From passionate r…
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Welcome to the Listen Up and Fuggin Listen podcast! In this episode, Philly Mark and Cousin Cody are tackling some seriously wild stuff. First off, they're diving headfirst into the Eagles' performance or lack thereof – let's just say, the boys have some colorful commentary about the team's struggles. But wait, things get even weirder! The duo delv…
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Join us for a ho-ho-hilarious special Christmas Spectacular episode of the Listen Up and Fuggin Listen podcast! This time, we've got a festive treat for you - our special family guest, Cousin Tiffinay (Instagram @tmolynn), straight from North Jersey! Get ready for some loud Italian charm as she brings her proud, and super Italian personality to the…
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S1 E57 HEIDI OGNIBENE - Rock River Valley Blood Center
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Tim Larson and Heidi Ognibene have known each other since 1988. Their lives have crossed paths eight ways to Sunday. On this episode, you'll learn all about donated blood in an entertaining conversation among old friends. Recorded at RRVBC's founding location on 6th Street in Rockford, Illinois on December 18, 2023.…
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S1 E56 J.R. SULLIVAN - New American Theater
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Tim Larson has known J.R. Sullivan since the early eighties. Tim on WROK radio and J.R. at New American Theater in Rockford, Illinois. Their stories are many and far reaching including the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger in January of 1986. Recorded backstage at the now Nordlof Center December 6, 2023.…
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Get ready for another hilarious episode of the Listen Up and Fuggin Listen podcast! Philly Mark and Cousin Cody are buzzing with excitement as they unpack the Philadelphia Eagles' triumph over the Chiefs in the latest game. From unexpected plays to moments that had them on the edge of their seats, these two die-hard fans share their wild reactions …
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Welcome back to the Listen Up and Fuggin Listen podcast! Philly Mark and Cousin Cody have finally returned after an unexpectedly long break, and boy, do they have some stories to tell. Cody, in particular, had quite the adventure – he had to take a little break to get his life together after getting locked up for a rather unique crime: stealing cop…
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S1 E55 ABBIE THOMAS - Josie Music Award Female Multi-Genre Artist of the Year 2023
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Abbie Thomas and Tim Larson had only known each other for exactly two weeks when they sat down for some biscuits and gravy...again! It's catch up time at the Goshen Brewing Company in Indiana. Recorded on a bright Sunday morning in Indiana on November 5, 2023.By Tim Larson
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S1 E54 BILL TAYLOR - Former WCFL & KHJ Radio Announcer
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Legendary Chicago radio announcer Bill Taylor and host Tim Larson met in August of 2022 at an impromptu dinner after the Rock Radio Revisited event in near Chicago, Illinois. From there, it was many more radio stories at a birthday party in Michigan. Our third visit is this conversation at Frankie's Deli in Oak Brook Terrace, Illinois. Recorded Oct…
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S1 E53 JEFF SWANBERG of the Stone Front band and the Garwood mansion
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Jeff Swanberg has led an interesting life. From Paul Newman to Jimi Hendrix and everything in between. Tim Larson and Jeff have known each other for well over twenty five years on a business level. Learn the personal sides of what interests them and how those topics intersect. Recorded in Rockford, Illinois at Edgebrook on October 17, 2023.…
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Welcome back to the Listen Up and Fuggin Listen podcast! Philly Mark and Cousin Cody have finally returned after an unexpectedly long break, and boy, do they have some stories to tell. Cody, in particular, had quite the adventure – he had to take a little break to get his life together after getting locked up for a rather unique crime: stealing cop…
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S1 E52 JONELLE & TERRY CARTER - River Road Trio
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Tim Larson met Terry and Jonelle Carter during their performance at Edgebrook's Music on the Mall 2023. They hit it off immediately and got to know each other only in fifteen second spurts. During this episode they dug deep on a variety of topics. Three of their songs are included in this show. Recorded in Rockford, Illinois on October 4, 2023.…
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S1 E50 JOHN LANDECKER SHOW on WGN radio with Tim Larson - 8 pm Hour
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In hour two, John Landecker and Tim Larson are joined by Sam Panayotovich of FOX Sports Network for football picks and Marnie Shure from Takeout Magazine for all things new in the food world. Recorded in Studio A at WGN radio in Chicago, Illinois on September 20, 2023.By Tim Larson
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S1 E51 JOHN LANDECKER SHOW on WGN radio with Tim Larson - 9pm Hour
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This is hour number three from Tim Larson's co-hosting opportunity with John Landecker on WGN radio in Chicago, Illinois. You'll hear plenty of late-breaking stories in the Sunshine, Lollipop and Rainbow Newscast...where nothing bad ever happens! Recorded September 20, 2023.By Tim Larson
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S1 E49 JOHN LANDECKER SHOW on WGN radio with Tim Larson - 7pm Hour
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Storytellers Studio co-founder Tim Larson donated to a charity auction conducted by the Museum of Broadcast Communications for co-hosting The John Landecker Show on WGN radio in Chicago, Illinois. This is the first of a three hour show (7pm hour) from that evening on September 20, 2023.By Tim Larson
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S1 E48 CLINT WOOTEN - Former Master Control at WREX-TV & The Nashville Network
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Clint and Tim have known each other since high school (1977). They grew up in radio together and have consistently shared decades of entertainment stories regardless of where they were located. They have worked in virtually every part of the entertainment world and it's very easy to see that the thrill of the industry remains in both of them. Recor…
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S1 E47 BRETT WHITACRE - Muralist and Drummer
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As you'll hear, Brett Whitacre and Tim Larson met on a "job site." One thing led to another and here we are...which is the way it works with most artists. Recorded in Rockford, Illinois on September 5, 2023.By Tim Larson
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