Episodes

Feb. 25, 2019

Snowman Assaults & Garage Break-Ins

Chris witnesses an assault upon a snowman that ends with one teenager standing up for all that is good with humanity. Then, he finds his garage has been broken into. Tim Moran from The Patch also joins the show with …

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Feb. 18, 2019

Oscars & Irish Eggs

This week we are once again "Eating Evergreen Park" at Porter Cullens! Will Chris like the Irish Egg? Will he even eat it? Plus, a full Oscars Preview with Hollywood Insider Ben Belton. Get his expert picks on who will …

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Feb. 11, 2019

Fun Times In February

The show mingles at Sip & Sample with Nicki Seidl from The EP Library. Hannah finds that a favor for the Lanuti family may be more trouble than first imagined. Chris reveals how he keeps Valentine's Day cheap yet romantic. …

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Feb. 4, 2019

Is It Baseball Time Yet?

Chris welcomes members of The Evergreen Park Boys Club in the hopes that some local baseball talk will end winter sooner. Father Paul Guzman returns from his 6-month tour of duty in Syria. Plus, another loyal listener wins $1...

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Jan. 28, 2019

Crazy Good Eats

Another installment of "Eating Evergreen Park" reveals a fun, slightly hidden seafood spot for the whole family. Plus, Chris welcomes Melissa Small into the bar to talk about Catholic Schools Week in Evergreen Park. Find out ...

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Jan. 21, 2019

The Neighborhood Watcher

Hannah finds out that Chris is watching the neighborhood from his window like Batman...and this isn't the first time. Dennis Duffy from the Recreation Department returns to talk Flake Fest, while we "Meet The Neighbors" at th...

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Jan. 14, 2019

Meet The Neighbors

Chris can't figure out if a posted review of the podcast is good or bad, and Hannah mocks his poor vocabulary. Another Evergreen Park resident wins $100 cash! The debut of the new "Meet The Neighbors" segment. Pyeisha Allen o...

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Jan. 7, 2019

Eating Evergreen Park AGAIN!

Chris hands out $100 cash in the streets of Evergreen Park! Plus, it's the return of the popular "Eating Evergreen Park" segment with a trip to Thithi's Restaurant on Kedzie Ave. Get the word on the street and learn the …

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Jan. 2, 2019

Happy New Year, EP!

Our New Year's Eve Party just became this week's new episode! Join one of the most fun gatherings in Evergreen Park with Chris, Hannah and many more stopping by to ring in 2019! Find out everything going on in The …

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Dec. 24, 2018

EP's 125th Anniversary Celebration

Recorded LIVE from the Evergreen Park 125th Anniversary Celebration, Hannah and Chris visit with various EP dignitaries and others joining in the celebration. Learn more about the new Expose Your Pod promotion that will be pu...

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Dec. 17, 2018

The Big Announcement

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Not only an event, but a contest to win cold hard cash is announced in this episode! Plus, Chris visits with the Evergreen Park Historical Commission, and reveals to Hannah why he was kicked out of an Evergr...

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Dec. 10, 2018

Christmas Pigs And A Madrigal Choir

Chris and Hannah host The EPCHS Madrigal Choir and visit with the owner of possibly the largest display of Christmas pigs in the world. Hear about her unique display found right here in Evergreen Park and listen to some incre...

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Dec. 3, 2018

Eating Evergreen Park

Chris brings his wife onto the show to debut a new regular segment for The EP Podcast, and they travel to Unidad to kick it off. Father Paul from MHR checks in from overseas with his bodyguard and some guns …

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Nov. 26, 2018

Crusaders And Bombshells

Tim O'Connell from Brother Rice stops by to talk about the trip downstate and what is ahead at the high school. Evergreen Park members of the Beverly Bombshells women's hockey team sit down at the bar. Plus, Hannah and Donna...

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Nov. 19, 2018

Thanksgiving In Evergreen Park

Chris returns from a trip to Boston after an emergency landing at Midway Airport followed by gremlins in his studio. Luckily he has Glenn Pniewski, Evergreen Park's Public Information Officer, to help him out this week. Hear ...

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Nov. 12, 2018

Listener Mail

Chris reads some listener mail, meets a guy forming rock bands with kids from The EP, and reveals a secret love for The Hunger Games. Plus, find out everything going on in The EP this week and learn a little …

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Nov. 5, 2018

Chris Meets The Youth Department

Pyeisha Allen from the Evergreen Park Youth Department stops by to tell you how to make local children legally work for you in your yard, and how kids can get involved in The EP. Hollywood Insider Ben Belton tells you …

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Oct. 29, 2018

How To Beat The Red Light Cams

Hannah has word from the village as to how to avoid a red light camera ticket, and your options if you get one. Local priest Father Paul Guzman checks in from the front line with word of a near-miss on …

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Oct. 22, 2018

The Ballplayer, The Principal & The Banana

A cast of characters stops by this week to join The EP Podcast, including Evergreen High School Principal Bill Sanderson, White Sox Legend Ron Kittle and a resident with a banana in a coffin on her front lawn...year round. Pl...

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Oct. 15, 2018

Where Are The Halloween Displays?

It is mid-October and time to get into the Halloween spirit. Where are the best Halloween displays in Evergreen Park? Why is there a banana in that casket? Why is it on the front lawn of that house? What's going …

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Oct. 8, 2018

A King, A Librarian, And A Priest

In a packed 30-minute episode, Chris talks to Scott King from WGN and NHL.com about the Blackhawks chances this year. Donna Bailey stops by to talk about all the happenings at the EP Library. MHR's Father Paul Guzman also che...

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Oct. 1, 2018

Recreation & The Car Show

Hannah and Chris record LIVE from The EP Hot Rod Classic Car Show, while Chris also entertains Dennis Duffy from the EP Recreation Department in his bar. Listen to what happens when a member of the crowd grabs the mic …

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Sept. 24, 2018

Week Of 9/24/18: "Free Booze At The Library"

Hannah and Chris are joined by Donna Bailey from the Evergreen Park Library to find out why their odd Twitter handle makes perfect sense. Chris discovers that you can drink for free at the library, while Hannah unveils a new …

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Sept. 17, 2018

Week Of 9/17/18: "Swimming In EP"

Local reporter Hannah Kohut permanently joins the show. Nicole Hayes from The EP Rec Department Swimming Program stops by to talk about this fall's programs. She also shares some insider stories about the pool and what people...

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