Episodes

June 22, 2020

Evergreen Park's Summer Rebound

Village Trustee Mark Marzullo says the sights and sounds of kids outside makes him feel positive about a summer rebound in Evergreen Park. He also discusses the possibility of some businesses receiving video gaming to help th...

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June 15, 2020

The EP Has Camps, Sports & Fun This Summer!

Glenn Pniewski from The Village of Evergreen Park announces summer camps, youth programs and possible replacement events for the Fourth of July Parade and Day In The Park. Kelly Moroney from the EP Chamber of Commerce also ta...

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June 8, 2020

The Beauty Of A Community

An organized protest at Klein (Circle) Park. Patios opening up for the first time in months. Evergreen Park showed repeatedly this week that it was a strong community. We cover it all with special guests Jerry Doorhy from Por...

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June 1, 2020

State Rep Kelly Burke & Patio Openings, Oh My!

State Representative Kelly Burke joins us to answer questions about what happened last week when legislators got to Springfield. Plus, now bar and restaurant patios are open, and you have lots of local options. Mike Nix from ...

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May 25, 2020

Celebrating The Class Of 2020

With local grade schools and high schools graduating classes under unique conditions, The EP Podcast welcomes several local school leaders on to talk about their grads. Eileen O'Reilly of Mother McAuley and Tom O'Malley of EP...

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May 18, 2020

Sexton Speaks

Mayor James Sexton of Evergreen Park is not pleased with the current pace of re-opening Illinois and the lack of contact with decision makers at a state and county level. Find out what he thinks should be done and what he is ...

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May 11, 2020

Obey Or Re-Open? The BIG Question.

After the governor announced his "re-opening" plan, it seems to be in contrast to what some Evergreen Park officials and businesses thought was necessary. John Brand from Open Outcry joins the show to talk about a new blueber...

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May 4, 2020

Evergreen Park Will Re-Open...But How?

Evergreen Park Village Trustee Mark Marzullo has a daughter in the front lines of the COVID-19 fight and is also a small business owner. Listen as he gives incredible insight into the possible plan for opening up Evergreen Pa...

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April 27, 2020

April COVID Brings May Optimism

Chris and Hannah welcome Mayor James Sexton and Evergreen Park High School teacher Amy Kazin as they each talk about what May will look like for the village and our village youth. In the middle of big questions about graduati...

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April 20, 2020

Chris Gets Tested For COVID-19 Antibodies

Chris Lanuti, local Evergreen Park resident and host of The EP Podcast, gets tested for the COVID-19 antibodies. He gets the results during the show from local doctor David Beckmann. Find out how it all went down and how you ...

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April 13, 2020

When The Going Gets Tough, Get Creative

In between Chris telling Hannah some off-the-wall stories that he has seen locally this week, two local business owners join the show to share the creative ways they are adjusting to the times. John Brand from Open Outcry and...

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April 6, 2020

Big Ma & The Radiation Vibe

Kelly Moroney of the Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce announces a new fundraising initiative to help local small businesses. Meanwhile Mayor Sexton takes on Walmart. Plus, Hannah's sister joins the show to tell family stori...

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March 30, 2020

The Mayor, The Brewer & The Dancing Pilot

Evergreen Park Mayor James Sexton checks in with an update for all residents and reassuring words for the future. He also wants you to stay at home. John Brand from Open Outcry Brewing describes how his business has changed a...

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March 23, 2020

Your 30 Minutes Of Good

We always say we are "30 Minutes Of Good" but this episode is actually 37 minutes of good! That's because State Representative Kelly Burke, local doctor David Beckmann and financial advisor Tom Walsh all checked in with help ...

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March 16, 2020

A Whole New World

A SPECIAL 1-HOUR SHOW! As the world changes on an hourly basis, The EP Podcast was LIVE on the Podbean App this weekend. Now hear the entire show along with Village Trustee Mark Marzullo and local business owners who have a l...

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March 9, 2020

Food, Entertainment & The Big Parade

Our 2020 South Side Irish Parade Preview with Co-Chairman Jim Smith! Plus, the EPCHS Drama Club gives a taste of their new play "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown!" As Chris anxiously awaits the Coronavirus, Hannah thinks he is...

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March 2, 2020

Marching Into Spring

As Evergreen Park thaws at the beginning of March, there are a lot of events on the horizon. Village spokesperson Glenn Pniewski stops by with a preview and what Chris believes is the scariest part about Spring. Hollywood Ins...

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Feb. 24, 2020

The EP Mardi Gras Party!

Our Evergreen Park Mardi Gras Party is here! Join The EP Podcast as we party in style this week with several special local guests, including a new EP doctor with tips for handling some of the recent health scares in the news ...

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Feb. 17, 2020

Intense Trivia Training!

Chris and Hannah welcome the MHR Trivia Team to prep for their 12th Annual Trivia Night on 2/29. Chris wants to reclaim a long lost trivia championship after falling short last year, so they reveal some Rejected Trivia Questi...

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Feb. 10, 2020

The Pope of Evergreen Park

Evergreen Park's own "The Pope" Donn Pall, former White Sox pitcher, joins the show to talk about his days playing ball in The EP and his surprising MLB career! Nicki Seidl stops by to talk about the Evergreen Park Library's ...

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Feb. 3, 2020

Evergreen Park's Fun February Ahead

Flake Fest, FantiSciFest, Mardis Gras, Cake Parties and so much more! Evergreen Park is busy this month. Chris and Hannah speak with Glenn Pniewski from the village about several big events. Local author Valerie Reynolds talk...

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Jan. 27, 2020

German Battlefield Exercises In Evergreen Park

Chris invites in Evergreen Park Pilates Instructor Terri McCabe only to be ambushed by Hannah and his wife when he doesn't believe it is really exercise. Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in E...

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Jan. 20, 2020

Reading With Evergreen Park

As Chris and Hannah get into a Mardi Gras mood, the folks from Evergreen Park School District 124 stop by with a big announcement concerning a village-wide reading initiative. Chris also speaks with Waste Management about the...

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Jan. 13, 2020

Abbey Murphy Reps The EP & USA

Evergreen Park's own Abbey Murphy just won World Championship Gold for Team USA U18 Women's Hockey. She joins Chris and Hannah to talk about the experience, her future goals and why she will always represent The EP. We also f...

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