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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Art Vuolo is a walking, talking media encyclopedia. He has video recorded everything worth watching from Marines and Paul Harvey to University of Michigan football and Dick Biondi. We talk about his Rock Radio Guides, radio reunions, John Landecker and his 29 years at Morning Show Boot Camp conventions. He's known Shotgun Tom Kelley and The Bob & T…
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Ted and a team of passionate volunteers have once again gathered WLS and WCFL airchecks from our favorite radio personalities. They have magically made those fifty year old reels and cassettes on-air ready again. You will hear folks like Fred Winston and Lyle Dean doing promos for the more than sixty hour broadcast on Labor Day Weekend 2023. Simply…
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