Best Liz Wylder Podcasts (2024)

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S4 E11 On My Fingertip Courtside at UW Health Sports Factory 1:07:04

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Season# 4 Episode # 11 - Sitting courtside of four basketball games was thrilling for Liz and Tim. They covered playing basketball since fifth grade, talking to strangers at the Bucks/Celtics game, hometown boy Fred Van Vleet, a lesson from the Harlem Globetrotters, the film Personal Foul was basketball themed, the baggers like Tim’s rice pudding, …

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S1 E66 RON ROMERO & DEBYJO ERICKSEN - Illinois Rock & Roll Museum and Hall of Fame 51:23

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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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S1 E65 TIM LARSON - The Story of Arthur and Sanford 7:59

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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 12:37

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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 21:04

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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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S1 E62 - LARRY KANFER - Professional Photographer and Author 1:23:21

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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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S4 E10 What a Racquet at the Rockford YMCA 1:13:14

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Season# 4 Episode # 10 - We’re always willing to try something old…again. Racquetball was great! Topics include poetry through photos, blue balls, getting the shots, he’s got an agent, getting into a friends group, breaking a record, bike week, “return your tray to its upright position”, duct tape, VIP tour among cars, protect your muzzle, you’ve l…

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S4 E9 Wet Your Hands & Push Right Here at THREE RAVENS POTTERY 44:30

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Season 4 Episode 9 - When Liz and Tim see people doing good things in northern Illinois and they're a new business, it's an opportunity to help them out. Tom at Three Ravens Pottery fits that bill. It was a very enjoyable afternoon. Recorded in Rockford, Illinois on January 31, 2024.By Liz Wylder & Tim Larson

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S1 E61 STEVE BRIDGMON - Inspirational Country Singer/ Songwriter 1:25:22

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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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S1 E59 RIK ANTHONY - Host of Someone You Should Know Podcast 1:17:31

4M ago1:17:31

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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 1:20:49

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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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S4 E8 A Full Load of Pinkies at ROCKFORD WASHER LAUNDROMAT 1:02:24

4M ago1:02:24

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When you're willing to talk about anything while wearing no pants and delicates. You needed to clean a mascot, Isba Snabash, traveling the lower forty eight, uniforms at Disney World, judging another's character, boycotting, small that, make it yourself, and everything goes in one load. Recorded at Rocford Washer Laundromat on North Main Street in …

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S1 E58 WILLIE PARHAM - A Friend of 54 years! 1:37:27

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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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S1 E57 HEIDI OGNIBENE - Rock River Valley Blood Center 47:23

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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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S4 E7 Get Pickled Both Ways at Victory 2:04:43

5M ago2:04:43

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Season #4 Episode #7 - The Victory Pickleball Center in Rockford/ Loves Park, Illinois is a newly renovated 54,00 square feet. Owner Tim Ancona is our guest. Buckle up boys and girls, because this is the longest episode thus far. The segments are one week apart and with good reason. Hula hooping, Scottish trivia, giving babies away, sleigh bells, A…

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S1 E56 J.R. SULLIVAN - New American Theater 44:47

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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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S1 E55 ABBIE THOMAS - Josie Music Award Female Multi-Genre Artist of the Year 2023 1:12:27

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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 1:22:44

7M ago1:22:44

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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 55:51

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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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S1 E52 JONELLE & TERRY CARTER - River Road Trio 1:30:38

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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 E51 JOHN LANDECKER SHOW on WGN radio with Tim Larson - 9pm Hour 43:58

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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 E50 JOHN LANDECKER SHOW on WGN radio with Tim Larson - 8 pm Hour 43:35

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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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S4 E6 WGN RADIO's JOHN LANDECKER PLAYS 3x5s with TIM LARSON 9:09

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Tim Larson donated to the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago, Illinois during their 40 Experiences at 40 Years fundraiser in April of 2023. He won the bid to co-host John Landecker's show on WGN Radio. John immediately loved the idea of our 3x5s and wanted to play a couple of rounds. Recorded September 20, 2023 in Studio A at WGN in down…

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S1 E49 JOHN LANDECKER SHOW on WGN radio with Tim Larson - 7pm Hour 44:32

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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 1:24:12

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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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S4 E5 At the Intersection of K & F – Davis Park in Rockford, IL 1:19:31

8M ago1:19:31

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Season# 4 Episode # 5 - Davis Park is in downtown Rockford, Illinois. We chose this location to celebrate 815 Day (Rockford’s original area code). Here are some of the topics we tossed around. Autumn, clothing layering, birthdays, going shopping together, celebrity deaths, game shows, attitude, Rewound Radio, “trust me”, Polaroids, Angry by The Rol…

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S1 E47 BRETT WHITACRE - Muralist and Drummer 58:09

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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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S1 E46 ART VUOLO, JR. - National Videographer & Radio's Best Friend 1:15:45

9M ago1:15:45

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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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S1 E45 TED GORDEN SMUCKER - Rewound Radio Chicago Rivals WLS & WCFL 58:58

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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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S1 E44 JOHN SCHWEISBERGER - Formerly Chris Kelly on WROK radio 1:34:48

9M ago1:34:48

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John worked for WROK/WZOK in the mid to late 70's. He's an ultimate collector of everything radio. He joy to talk to. We made sure he had a two and a half hour lunch on Swedish pancakes for show prep for this podcast. John gave several personal collectibles to Tim Larson for everyone to enjoy. T-shirts, music surveys, station of the year folder and…

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S1 E43 TED O'DONNELL - Dirty Fishnet Stockings lead singer 1:20:02

10M ago1:20:02

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Ted is the popular front man for the band Dirty Fishnet Stockings. During this episode, you will learn that host Tim Larson has known Ted since he was five years old. Ted is the powerhouse behind the Festival of Lights and Fourth of July Fireworks both in Rockford, Illinois. And, has a rich history of flying hot air balloons. Grab a note pad. Recor…

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S4 E4 Fighting Over Dessert at Lucha Cantina 57:21

10M ago57:21

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Season# 4 Episode # 4 - Lucha Cantina at Edgebrook Shopping Center is the fastest growing Mexican restaurant in Rockford, Illinois. Josh Binning served us great food and drink for us to share with you. Just a few topics from this episode…Tim can’t even buy food correctly, Mariachi stamps, Tim raves about Liz’s buns, red-tailed hawk, epic dessert, p…

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S1 E42 EMILY HURD - Singer/ Songwriter 1:05:22

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Emily Hurd and Tim Larson are both Rockford, Illinois natives and graduated from the same high school yet only met ten minutes before sitting down for this episode. Tim was drawn to calling Emily after seeing her perform a couple of weeks prior at Anderson Japanese Gardens. Recorded on July 10, 2023.…

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S4 E3 The White Flag at the Rockford Speedway 1:10:21

11M ago1:10:21

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The Rockford Speedway is waving the white flag during the 2023 season after 76 years. The memories are really revved up during their final season of stock car racing in northern Illinois. Just a few topics from this episode… custom sock monkey statue, why counter clockwise, Mr. Ford riding shotgun, the sheriff says “I know you!”, NASCAR in Chicago,…

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S4 E2 Prime Time Picnic at Rock Cut State Park 1:13:52

12M ago1:13:52

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Season# 4 Episode # 2 - Just a few topics from this episode… First time picnic ideas, walking barefoot in the grass, food that’s bad for dogs, car meets deer, move before the ice melts, cooking outdoors when it’s ninety degrees, cooler thieves, hummingbirds vs. turkey vultures, hammocks, dumpster diving, you made my day, hey Larry and Fabio, Tim go…

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S1 E41 PAM ENZWEILER-PULICE - Director of The Dick Biondi Film 1:08:10

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Pam Enzweiler - Pulice first met WLS radio announcer Dick Biondi when she was thirteen at a record hop near Chicago. Getting to know Dick over the years has resulted in her soon-to-be-released documentary. We recorded our conversation at Frankie's Deli in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois on May 31, 2023.By Tim Larson

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S4 E1 The Scents of Accomplishment at AR Workshop 57:43

1y ago57:43

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Season# 4 Episode # 1 - Just a few topics from this episode… Pouring custom candles, gift giving rules, senior class pranks, 90th birthday, “that’s your porn name”, when Tim runs for office, slowest & fastest talkers, cold throw, the rich & the homeless, Disney ties and the Coronation party. Bars have TIP JARS and so does Lifes3x5s podcast! Find it…

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S3 E15 Deeper Than The Game of Baseball with the Beloit Sky Carps 1:33:43

1y ago1:33:43

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Season# 3 Episode # 15 - Just a few topics from this episode… Old Fashion slushes, Billy Williams, baseball themed movies, triple party day coming up, superstitions, the Jeep wave, sports communities, big league announcers, John O’Leary & Jack Buck, fish slime or dog slobber and our new pets. Bars have TIP JARS and so does Lifes3x5s podcast! Find i…

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S1 E40 JACK LAMBIOTTE - Former Chief Engineer at WROK/WZOK. 2:34:51

1y ago2:34:51

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Jack Lambiotte and Tim Larson reunited after 37 years just outside of Denver, Colorado in a cafe at the top of Lookout Mountain. The stories flowed faster than the coffee. Buckle up for two and a half hours of conversation among two lifelong radio friends. Recorded on April 20, 2023.By Tim Larson

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S3 E14 Vintage is Sexy for Antique at Best of Beloit Mall 1:09:13

1y ago1:09:13

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Season# 3 Episode # 14 - Bars have TIP JARS and so does Lifes3x5s podcast! Find it on our website and Buy Us A Coffee. Just some of the topics in this episode – humping Liz’s leg, muscle cars, trains, cereal boxes, difficult names for specific collectors, coyotes, going through Liz’s purse, Tim’s new puppy, Airheads and “shoplifting.” And, many sto…

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S1 E39 NEAL ANGELL - Creative Director for Commercials at Midwest Family Broadcasting 1:01:09

1y ago1:01:09

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Neal Angell has been the Creative Director for Commercials at Midwest Family Broadcasting for twenty years. He and Tim Larson have known each other for a long time, but never worked together. Neal does writing and production for several of the company's stations in various cities, but mainly in Rockford, Illinois at 95.3 The Bull WRTB, B-103 WGFB, …

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S3 E13 First Anniversary Episode Recap 4:32

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Tim Larson mentions some of the highlights from Lifes3x5s podcast's first 42 episodes. It may be time for you to catch up on missed shows, listen again, or jot down a location suggestion and submit it to Lifes3x5xs.com on the Contact tap. Please consider supporting our project for as little as $5 and Buy Me A Coffee through our Tip Jar tab.…

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S1 E38 First Anniversary Episode Recap 5:18

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This is a short recap of just a few of the stories shared by our many guests. Recorded by co-host Tim Larson on March 3, 2023 in Rockford, Illinois.By Tim Larson

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S1 E37 SCOTT Mc MAHON - Former WZOK Sales Executive 1:44:13

1y ago1:44:13

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Scott McMahon worked with Liz Wylder at WZOK Rockford, Illinois in the late 80's and early 90's. You'll find his stories about his radio days in Wisconsin entertaining as well. Scott joined us in Rockford, Illinois on February 28, 2023.By Tim Larson

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S3 E12 Mentally On Stage with the Legends at Nitelite Promotions 2:00:40

1+ y ago2:00:40

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Season# 3 Episode # 12 - Bars have TIP JARS and so does Lifes3x5s podcast! Find it on our website and Buy Us A Coffee. A full blown two hour conversation with our lifelong radio friend Don Kronberg of Nitelite Promotions. We mentally and verbally rubbed shoulders with hundreds of rock stars and comedians spanning his 33 years. Drinking wine in the …

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S3 E 11 We Too Are Aged at Whiskey Acres 51:29

1+ y ago51:29

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Season# 3 Episode # 11 - Bars have TIP JARS and so does Lifes3x5s podcast! Find it on our website and Buy Us A Coffee. Whiskey Acres provided a great backdrop for many stories today…bourbon slushes, drunk stories from the 70’s, betting on Gatorade, the best bar slogan ever, “it tastes like booger”, “Who puked on me?”, the party backwash looked like…

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S3 E10 Cold Enough to Carve at Lake Geneva’s Winterfest 1:01:23

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Season# 3 Episode # 10 - Remember to tell your friends and review rate us on Apple! Visit lifes3x5s.com for each episode’s photo gallery, a way to contribute ideas to our podcast and the Buy Us A Coffee Tip Jar. Here’s a some of the topics from this episode. The National Snow Sculpting Competition, dueling toasts, ice maze, sand sculpting, lending …

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S1 E36 CHUCK DOYLE (Sit down #2) - Former WZOK Announcer 2:08:41

1+ y ago2:08:41

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Liz Wylder and Tim Larson sat down on January 27, 2023 to gather Chuck Doyle's version of the WZOK radio history guided by a chronological list of morning men from WZOK newsman John Strandin.By Tim Larson

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S3 E9 Birds of a Feather Do a Podcast at Hoo Haven 52:37

1+ y ago52:37

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Season# 3 Episode # 9 - Remember to tell your friends and review rate us on Apple! Visit lifes3x5s.com for each episode’s photo gallery, a way to contribute ideas to our podcast and the Buy Us A Coffee Tip Jar. Here are some of the topics from this episode. The Rockford Photo Club shoot, turkey feathers on Tim’s dashboard, eagles right over our hea…

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S1 E35 HOWARD HALL - Former Engineer for WROK and WZOK radio 1:13:04

1+ y ago1:13:04

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Howard Hall was another one of the amazing engineers at WROK and WZOK. Announcers and programmers would come up with hair-brained ideas and people like Howard would figure out a way to make it happen...every time! His sit down was in Rockford, Illinois on January 21, 2023 with Liz Wylder and Tim Larson.…

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