South Side Pod

All That Was Left

Thu, 01 May 2025 21:31:30 -0500

The last time the guys sat at the bar there was a lot of bad jokes we decided to leave on the cutting room floor. In the middle, though, we found some un-aired segments that we...um...less bad? This is all that was left of the last time we hung at the bar.

Maybe we'll do it again soon.

Santeria

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 07:19:54 -0500

One of the worst things about dating apps is that sometimes they don't look like the picture. Actually, it is worse when your date leaves something out of the picture! We also visit Petersen's Main Inn in Lemont for some pool, malort (ew), and a trip to the past as we explore Lemont's former Red Light District.

Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Let's talk food, drink, concerts, events and local news. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!

That Girl Is Poison

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:04:51 -0500

When a divorcee gets into their first post-divorce relationship, there appears to be a standard amount of time before it ends. Some end a little more ridiculous than others...like this one. We also celebrate St. Patrick's Day Weekend at Porter Cullens in Evergreen Park and the guys do a special musical performance from the bar.

The Boys At The Bar

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 02:00:00 -0600

Visit a tasty brand new spot along 95th Street in La Michoacana de Daniel. Learn how one local Evergreen Park family is bringing authentic, handmade delights from Mexico to your neighborhood. We're also back at Corner Stone Tavern in Lemont for boozy milkshakes and some unique food options in their limestone dwelling. Plus, the guys discover the pitfalls of a singles adventure club.

Guess Who's Back

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:57:06 -0600

South Side Pod returns with stops at a new record shop in Evergreen Park and a Lemont favorite in Digs on Canal. We're back, baby!

SSP Short: 42nd Street

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 12:15:47 -0500

Meet the cast of "42nd Street" coming very soon to the Erica Heilmann Theatre in Oak Lawn and enjoy a solo musical performance in The Broadcast Basement on South Side Pod.

Tips For Your Spider Beers

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 01:00:00 -0500

Tipping is out of control, and it may be the worst in a few local spots. We ask if you would lay $2,000,000 on a table so someone could swipe it....because someone did that! Bill drinks a spider unintentionally. And we're checking out one of the coolest outdoor patios on the South Side!

Summer Fest And Murder Mystery Season

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 09:50:00 -0500

What happens when a crowd spots a priest after a day of drinking? Father Tom Hurley of Marist High School tells us why he stays incognito as he also promotes the 3rd Annual Southside Summer Festival featuring Bo Deans. Check out images from a murder mystery that produced a creepy mustache as we get back to being more "South Side" on South Side Pod!

Dating App Disaster

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Spend a few days on a dating app and watch your entire view of the world change for the worse. We test a couple of the big ones and it didn't take long to spot the scams. At least the robots are only online and not taking a drink from you at the bar...yet.

Alpha Cat

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 08:23:06 -0500

A stray cat moves into your home, beats up your dog and pushes you further down the pecking order in your family. It can happen. Plus, a simple clog in a south side home turns to a complete re-piping of the house. Come check out the gaping holes in the wall on South Side Pod!

Video and Audio recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Let's talk food, drink, concerts, events and local news. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!

And One Day You're Just Old

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 19:00:00 -0500

When a 47-year old man re-enters the dating world, there's a lot out there to remind him he's old. A trip to the doctor, however, may have made it a little too obvious. Discover helicopter parents that can't let go and try to rent your pool with us too in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Allegedly

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 02:00:00 -0500

What would make you angry enough to drive over someone with a bus? Stories that are so good, we have to put the word "allegedly" in them. Plus, a local bar has some interesting restrictions when it comes to speed dating events. Stop putting bugs in your booze and listen to South Side Pod!

Video and Audio recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Let's talk food, drink, concerts, events and local news. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Support small business in our VOUCH Store! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!

The Stupidest Spill

Fri, 24 May 2024 01:00:00 -0500

The guys marvel at changes to local proms, while admitted they got away with a lot back in the day. An 8-yr old teaches us all a lesson in love. Then the stupidest spill brings laughs after a few tense moments down in our basement studios.

Video and Audio recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. The last segment has no video, but it is funny. We're going to blame Mike for that one. Let's talk food, drink, concerts, events and local news. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Support small business in our VOUCH Store! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!

Passive Aggressive

Thu, 16 May 2024 02:00:00 -0500

We're excited about the Bears, but not too excited. We're looking into dating apps, but we're also laughing at them. Would you like a free shirt...because it is too big for us. Sing along to a classic tune before hearing what it is really about as we get a little passive aggressive on South Side Pod.

The Bourbon Belts

Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:05 -0500

Ready to coach Little League? Prepared to run the Quarryman Challenge? Maybe you should just pour a cold one and listen to the Bourbon Belts. Maybe you should pour twelve cold ones to listen to District 22. Spring has sprung and you need some South Side Pod.

Steamboat Willie

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 11:23:25 -0500

Another old but recognizable media property is available for public use, and we're looking at old favorites being retold in the near future. A trip to a south side pizza place gets us going over high restaurant costs. Do divorced dads create sons better equiped for dating? Join us for "30 Minutes of Good!"

Record Store Day

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 03:00:00 -0500

Take a journey with us to record stores of all shapes, sizes and styles from Beverly to Flossmoor. We're joined by special guests Brandon Z of Blue Island Radio Podcast and Jason Berry (Lemont, BI Author) as we explore some great south side spots in advance of Record Store Day. What treasures, oddities and people will we find? Take a look!

Bad Haircut

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 01:00:00 -0500

Can you salvage a bad haircut in the middle of the process? Decide for yourself when you see Lanuti's head! Mike also has a random, unexpected night watching a 90's alternative icon with a billionaire sports owner. Plus, Gaelic Park presents a performance that may have you asking if you could pull off a bank robbery.

Cruisin', No Boozin'

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 08:12:20 -0500

What is it like to ride a Booze Cruise sober? What are the strangest ways to pick candidates in elections? What would cause a seemingly calm person to get kicked out of Costco and have his membership card cut in half? We somehow have all of the answers to these questions and more in "30 Minutes of Good!"

What Exactly Is Sneaking Into Your Home?

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:53:22 -0500

As Easter approaches, we're wondering how you picture the Easter Bunny. What exactly is sneaking into your home that night? We're also riding the Chicago River on a vintage fireboat as they dye the River green for St Patrick's Day. Plus, Mike is fired up about something. Find out if you care in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Video and Audio recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Let's talk food, drink, concerts, events and local news. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Support small business in our VOUCH Store! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!

A Different Point Of View

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 01:00:00 -0500

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For the first time ever, South Side Pod is presented in 4K as a video podcast! We have no idea how this will work.Those of you with video capabilities should be able to see us now. The rest of you should be able to hear us. (Or, this whole thing failed miserably and you can find all of this content in audio form already published earlie this month.) No matter what, have a fun St Paddy's Day Weekend and we'll have footage/audio from the South Side Irish Parade on the next episode!

Nuns In The Bar

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:16:19 -0600

Folks are scrambling for tickets to a performance in Oak Lawn the next few weeks, but we have the dancing nuns involved giving a sneak peak from the 9-foot homemade oak bar. Plus, did Covid kill lice? A very unscientific question is pondered before we break down two weeks of upcoming St Patrick's Day events and parades in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Let's talk food, drink, concerts, events and local news. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Support small business in our VOUCH Store! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!

It Started In A Bar

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 02:00:00 -0600

The folks from Gaelic Park are giving away a brand new home, and the idea started where most good ideas start. Learn about your chances and what's happening there this month as St Patrick's day approaches. We also learn how throwing bakery cakes led to a mind-blowing discovery about a famous Elvis song. Find out why you can take the liquor, but not the drugs in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Let's talk food, drink, concerts, events and local news. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Support small business in our VOUCH Store! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!

One Time Only

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:13:15 -0600

Avoiding dating apps is a priority here at the bar, but if we did start searching there are some weirdly specific ones. The experience of local 3rd Grade Basketball also has us contemplating if there has ever been a good Italian basketball player. We've got comedy shows, family St Pat's events and a $450,000 raffle to tell you about as well in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Let's talk food, drink, concerts, events and local news. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Support small business in our VOUCH Store! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!

King Cakes Are Stupid

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 09:13:38 -0600

The next few days will bring traditions like Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, Paczkis, Ash Wednesday and people choking on tiny, naked plastic babies inside of a cake. (Yeah, that is really going to happen.) We point out the absurdity along with a look at the big business the Girl Scouts are doing right under your nose in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Let's talk food, drink, concerts, events and local news. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Support small business in our VOUCH Store! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!

Rich, Poor & Mean

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 12:07:59 -0600

A trip to Hamilton gave a stark reminder that no matter what your income bracket, we all have the same problems. That said, it would be nice to be rich! We also play in traffic on Wacker Drive. Plus, a musical performace in advance of a local production of Mean Girls. get what is hot this weekend in "30 Minutes of Good!"

A Quickie With Duncan Shiek

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:46:24 -0600

What is a South Side Pod Quickie? Listen and find out. Also check out a tale about the chance meeting between one of the guys and 90's sensation Duncan Sheik.

The Story

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:26:09 -0600

An anniversary just passed that reminded the guys of one insane evening filled with passion and death, and it is all true. They also learn that kids keep the best news from their parents. Get the spots to be this weekend as well in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Near Beer

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 02:00:00 -0600

Explore the local scene of non-alcoholic brewing and find out if anyone would hang out at a taproom that only serves near-beer. A drive through Mount Greenwood reminds us that different suburbs produce very different driving customs. Plus, the moment of truth when you try to determine if the pretty girl at a wedding is somehow related to you. Join us for "30 Minutes of Good!"

The Loop Files

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 15:33:59 -0600

We grabbed a pint with Rick Kaempfer, author of the new oral history of the most outrageous radio station ever - The Loop! Find out who got a gun pulled on them in the studio, which personality wouldn't give an interview for the book, and why one public act ended with someone stabbed in the gut. Plus, we're shopping for Christmas and Chris is happy he is only buting presents for kids this year. Join us for "30 Minutes of Good!"

Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Let's talk food, drink, concerts, events and local news. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message anytime! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!

Coffee With Krampus

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:02:50 -0600

In the thick of the holiday season, we're visiting with a veteran who started a coffee business to help the South Side's homeless population. Our pal John Streetz also checks in before one of the most unique events of the year, The Krampus Market, comes to Blue Island this weekend. Join us for "30 Minutes of Good!"

The Truth About Santa Claus

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 02:00:00 -0600

The guys discover the shocking truth about Santa Claus. Before you hear it in this episode, they'll also go down the rabbit hole of recent headline-gripping history and remember what was happening before the major world event you remember. Plus, the perfect double date for middle-aged men and a full slate of holiday events this weekend. Join us for "30 Minutes of Good!"

Tasty Thanksgiving Leftovers

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 01:00:00 -0600

Stuff yourselves with leftovers as we compare the goals of a divorcee to popular 1970s and 1980s pop culture. Ask why so many people have giant lit up archways in their front yards this year. And discover a new danger (or perk) your cell phone provides! Plus, events you need to fill your weekend. Join us for "30 Minutes of Good!"

A Fantastic Voyage

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 11:46:40 -0600

No guests this week, just the guys hanging at the bar with talk about AI replacing podcasters, do-it-yourself home improvements, college visits, high beer prices and why bourbon may be a better option these days. Plus, we have every fun event you need to fill your weekend. Join us for "30 Minutes of Good!"

The Luckiest Guy On The South Side

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 22:00:00 -0600

We head to Soundgrowler Brewing in Tinley Park for an event all about the vinyl, and get local brewery news along with some south side scoop from John Streetz. Two former guests found each other and wrote a book about Lemont that has the strangest Blue Island easter egg in it. Join us for "30 Minutes of Good!"

Dogs In Costume

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 12:31:51 -0500

Watch which bar you enter this Halloween weekend. You may run into some real dogs in costume. We talk all things dress-up and ridiculous with Cramer at Cork & Kerry. Tim O'Brien of The Beverly Review tackles the first round of the High School Football Playoffs. We provide the proper time to "big guy" someone. Plus, a list of area spooky events in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Milk It!

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 02:00:00 -0500

We reimagine a popular kids toy you probably have in your home. The South Side gets spooky and really weird this weekend. Plus, the University of Chicago reaches out to the neighborhoods for a good cause, while Tim O'Brien of The Beverly Review preps us for the High School Football Playoffs. Is there a secret story behind a popular Halloween haunt? Find out in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Pumpkin Patch Parenting

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 11:46:48 -0500

We sit down with one of the busiest brewers on the South Side at Hailstorm Brewing in Tinley Park to taste some fall beers and one returning old school favorite. Several small businesses will join up this weekend in Palos Heights for a great cause. Plus, the search for pumpkin season fun hits our wallets and patience hard in "30 Minutes of Good!"

It Wasn’t That Hot

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 02:00:00 -0500

Some folks around the South Side are acting like this early October weather is hot? Maybe they're new. Meanwhile the Beverly Theatre Guild has Guys and Dolls and Italians singing for you. Pollyanna Brewing finds the perfect festival in Lemont. Plus, two major life changes (because that first trip to Costco is definitely one of them) in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Oktoberfest Jahreszeit!

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 13:16:45 -0500

Neil Byers (Horse Thief Hollow Brewery) and John Brand (Open Outcry Brewing) sit down together and talk about the very active Beverly-Morgan Park neighborhood, how two breweries can share Western Avenue peacefully, the wonder of Oktoberfest season and the beers they love. We're also talking about the absurd cost of concerts these days while preparing for a big weekend of festivals, free live music and events around the South Side in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Spilling The Tea On Gaelic Park

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 12:07:52 -0500

Maggie Murphy gives us the story of Gaelic Park as she tries to trip us up on our Irish heritage. Learn how you can experience this South Side gem with a production of "Thy Will Be Done" at the end of this month. Bill explains the theological rift in his home as his youngest daughter tries to save everyone's soul. Plus, we learn the difference between a watch and a warning. Get all of the festivals, concerts and events around the South Side in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Is That A Spliff In Your Pocket?

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 22:05:50 -0500

We find a local society centered around cannabis in Blue Island and get answers to our questions about a growing south side culture. We're joined by a south sider on the picket lines in Hollywood and learn why superhero movies are dead. There's a fest in Oak Lawn, the kickoff to Oktoberfest Season and a question of aliens as well in "30 Minutes of Good!"

2023 High School Football Special

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 18:10:21 -0500

Tim O'Brien of the Beverly review joins us for a special preview of High School Football on the South Side in "30 Minutes of Good!"

How To Make Good BBQ

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0500

Dave Fako of Big Ed's Shed teaches us a thing or two about barbeque. Hear about his BBQ classes, technique, what you are doing wrong and what you are surprisingly doing right. Get prepped for your weekend and ponder what your spouse is up to on their personal vacation in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Who Ate All The Peanuts?!

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0500

We are in Lemont at a Farmers Market that is unlike any other we have ever found. (Honestly, it just feels like an excuse to party.) We are also drinking a local craft beer with California roots while chasing runaway horses down La Grange Road. Find out who ate all the peanuts and prep for lots of local weekend events in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Rooftop Comics

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0500

Meet South Side comic book creator Winston Gambro, who takes us inside the comics scene. We're also standing on the roof of Open Outcry Brewing to learn how a small Beverly brewery is expanding quickly across Chicagoland. There is a reason you can't find shorts that fit you and lots of local weekend events in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Five Bleeps And Some Nuts

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 11:10:00 -0500

The guys visit some spicy locations this week, including a new foodie spot coming soon to Blue Island as well as a brewery with great beer and unusual decor. Take a trip to One Trick Pony and discover how they got their name. We also have an insider's guide to Lollapalooza. There are festivals and farms with free music across the South Side. Hear about it all and count the bleeps in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Dog Days Of Summer

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:30:00 -0500

We visit an artisan market at Hailstorm Brewing and sit down with John Streetz to talk beer, finding cool stuff from local artists, how NOT to do a tarrot card reading and Summerween coming this weekend to Tinley Park. We also question the idea of camping with the family this summer, while trying to avoid brawls at Sox/Cubs games. Plus, get your weekend planned with events all across the South Side in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Pizza With A Purpose

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 02:00:00 -0500

John Skopick bought Pizza Pete for an awesome reason. We learned that his pizza helps a lot of folks and can be stacked on top of itself in a crazy menu offering. Tim O'Brien of the Beverly Review talks about this year's Papa Hops, plus our buddy Cramer shows off the Cork & Kerry patio with a few complaints about other people's kids/ Get your weekend planned with events all across the south side in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Does This Speakeasy Have A Tunnel?

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 02:00:00 -0500

We travel to a former haunt of Al Capone that has undergone a massive makeover with live music and craft beer...but kept the speakeasy. Did it keep the secret tunnel system too? Father Tom Hurley bellies up to the bar to present Southside Summerfest at Marist Stadium. Local thespians also present theater offerings from Oak Lawn to Beverly and beyond in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Murder For Podcasters

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 02:00:00 -0500

After the guys float a theory about how to solve murders, the question becomes if anyone would benefit from a podcaster's demise. Chicago radio vet and podcaster James VanOsdol returns to assist podcasters everywhere and give his take on the state of local radio in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Wine Bars & Fireworks

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 02:00:00 -0500

Let's check out a brand-spanking-new wine bar in the near south suburbs, along with the triumphant return of a summer craft beer. There's also a super-huge list of weekend fireworks and festivities you'll need to hear in "30 Minutes of Good!"

A Gazebo of Song

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 01:00:00 -0500

We're judging brisket on the south side, while chatting with Hometown Mayor Frank Finnegan about the gifted gazebo that has become a musical treasure in his town. We're also questioning the treatment of munchkins in the Wizard of Oz after a trip to Brookfield Zoo, and trying to find the most controversial groups to take part in our next tournament battle in "30 Minutes of Good!"

A Man And His Monkey

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 01:00:00 -0500

We're judging "Pizza Wars" this year, and you can also pick your favorite pizza at the event. Our Hollywood Insider Ben Belton has his Summer Entertainment Preview as some big movies and streaming events are about to drop. We also look to the return of monkeys in pop culture, as they are sorely needed. Plus, we have all of the weekend happenings you can handle in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Exploring The South Side’s Medals

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 01:30:00 -0500

Meet the man behind South Cook Explore and learn about a new book for those looking to discover some rich history in the south suburbs. We also have two medal winners at the World Beer Cup talking about thier big wins. The brewers of Horse Thief Hollow and Pollyanna Brewing Company join us to chat about two local breweries atop the beer world. Plus, we ask if cancelling festivals to avoid flash mobs is the right move in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Goodbye Sunshine, Hello Beer Passport

Thu, 25 May 2023 01:00:00 -0500

South Side band Goodbye Sunshine joins us in studio to talk about punk rock, venues that don't want them, female bass players and their appreciation of Lake Shore Drive. John Streetz returns with a new Illinois Brewery Passport and explains why Tinley Park is the place to be over Memorial Day Weekend. Plus, our buddy Butch Zemar helps us work through a confusing medical moment in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Local Blood

Thu, 18 May 2023 01:00:00 -0500

We're kicking off Illinois Craft Beer Week with Flossmoor Station Brewing Company as they roll out a new beer nearly every day. Learn a bit about milkshake IPA's, bourbon stouts & the scenic gem along the train tracks from brewmaster Ryan Czaja. We also get the summer plans of Palos Heights from Lauren Koszola while checking out their Farmer's Market. And the Knights of Columbus want your local south side blood in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Railway Gamblers

Thu, 11 May 2023 01:00:00 -0500

Brendan Folliard and Matt Fricks of the Railway Gamblers talk about their south side band that is nearing ten years entertaining locally, and play us a song so new that Brendan had to bring the lyrics with him. We ask if walking into a cave during a rainstorm is dumb or just plain stupid. Jason Berry returns with a plethora of festivals coming to Lemont and we prep for our first public appearance of 2023 at Mai Fest this weekend in "30 Minutes of Good!"

(Totally Not) A South Side Fight Club

Thu, 04 May 2023 01:00:00 -0500

What is F3? We ask Joe Kasprzyk about the phenomenon bringing men of all ages to south side fields and parking lots every morning. We're also giving A.I. a chance to improve the podcast, while visiting with our old friend Cramer at Cork & Kerry. Plus all the South Side events, music, food & fun you need this weekend in "30 Minutes of Good!"

It Was About The Size Of A Pizza!

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 01:00:00 -0500

John Streetz of the Streetz Artz Alliance returns with tasty bourbon and Joe Leamanczyk of the Blue Island Arts Alliance. They're bringing back Mai Fest on May 13th, and the festival may be the biggest kick-off to Summer on the South Side! Chris has a wild animal encounter that requires an expert opinion, and we break down the dress code for a West Virginia funeral. Plus all the South Side events, music, food & fun you need this weekend in "30 Minutes of Good!"

South Side Champs

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 01:01:00 -0500

The Winner of the 2023 "Battle of the South Side" is announced. Will it be Lemont or Blue Island?! What do they win?! We also visit with the Beverly Theatre Guild and learn that this community theatre is a step above. Plus all the South Side events, music, food & fun you need this weekend in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Spring Cleaning 2023

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 01:00:00 -0500

Our annual Spring Cleaning episode features some of our favorite moments and some un-aired gems as we sweep them out for good. We also reveal the two championship game entries in the "Battle of the South Side!" Plus all the South Side events, music, food & fun you need this weekend in "30 Minutes of Good!"

The Final Four

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 01:00:00 -0500

The Battle of the South Side gets down to the Final 4. We meet the Gaelic Park Players and learn about a funny Irish play coming to Oak Forest this month. Horse Thief Hollow is "harvesting" cows and unveiling the next big thing in beer. And Bill has a crypto-scheme that just makes sense. Plus all the South Side events, music, food & fun you need this weekend in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Let’s Make Some Beer

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0500

We're standing in the middle of the brewery floor at Blue Island Beer Company making beer and tasting their 8th Anniversary before anyone else. We also have the results for the first 10 machups in the "Battle of the South Side!" Who moves on? Who goes home? Who upset? Find out as we also get our local professional organizer in to the bar for Spring Break planning. And what happens when someone kisses you in front of you significant other? Plus all the South Side events, music, food & fun you need this weekend in "30 Minutes of Good!"

The Battle Of The South Side

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0500

The brackets are set and now we will see which neighborhood or suburb wins the 2023 Battle of the South Side. Hear if your spot made the cut and who you're up against! Chef Max Musto returns with his vegan delights and a new permanent location in Bridgeport. Mike Pankow of Windy City Slam has local wrestling (and beer) this weekend. We reveal our "Ode To Hometown" plus all the South Side events, music, food & fun you need this weekend in "30 Minutes of Good!"

South Side Social

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:42:06 -0500

Pollyanna Brewing Company has jumped into the distilling game and you can now experience local craft bourbons, gins and more at Pollyanna Social in Lemont. We give it a taste. Dan Casey and 10 other people want to make Moraine Valley Community College something special. Problem is only two of them will be elected to do so this April. And Marianne Rowan Leslie returns to tell us how the South Side Irish Parade went this past Sunday. Plus, all the South Side events, music, food & fun you need this weekend in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Your Hometown

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0600

Frank Finnegan, Mayor of Hometown, has a bone to pick with South Side Pod. So, we got him a barstool at our basement bar to work it all out and learn a little about his town. Tinley Park has done away with requiring vehicle stickers! Village Clerk Nancy O'Connor explains why they did it, and also why their residents should still put a free sticker on that windshield. We reveal where you can find South Side Pod at the South Side Irish Parade. Plus, all the South Side events, music, food & fun you need this weekend in "30 Minutes of Good!"

The Ghost & Mr. Bourbon

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Wait? Did a ghost just attack one of our hosts?! Neal Gibbons of Graveside Paranormal and the Pair-A-Normal Guys Podcast brings his ghost hunting expertise to determine if there was a spiritual encounter or just too much bourbon drinking. Our friend Cramer is back with another installment of "It Is What It Is" from Cork & Kerry as they prep for the South Side Irish Parade. And we ask an expert about the best way to shoot down spy balloons. Plus, all the South Side events, music, food & fun you need this weekend in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Comedy, Hoops & A Singing Monkey

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 01:00:00 -0600

ATTENTION: One lucky listener will get a special intro song when they click on this show! Everyone is getting a south side high school hoops breakdown from Tim O'Brien of the Beverly Review as the IHSA tournament starts. We also learn about the Laugh To Create Awareness comedy showcase taking place this weekend. And, of course, the singing monkey mentioned in the show title. (Which is more real than that first sentence in the show description.) Plus, all the South Side events, music, food & fun you need this weekend in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Marching Toward The Parade

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 01:00:00 -0600

With the South Side Irish Parade on the horizon, we are joined by co-coordinator of the parade Marianne Rowan Leslie as fundraising efforts have begun along with the ramp-up to the big day. Learn a little about one of the greatest traditions on the south side, and how you can be a part of it all over the next month! We're also in Blue Island tasting a beer that folks wait for every year and is now once again available to you. Plus, all the South Side events, music, food & fun you need this weekend in "30 Minutes of Good!"

The South Side Gets Delirio

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 12:35:22 -0600

The craft beer scene in Beverly is getting bigger, and another brewery is bringing a good one to local taps near you. We sit down with John Brand of Open Outcry to check out Delirio on-tap at Cork & Kerry and talk beer, neighborhood pubs and the upcoming South Side Irish Parade. The guys also play "Burb Association" and say the first thing that pops in their heads when touring the area. Plus, all the South Side events, music, food & fun you need this weekend in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Maple Bacon Bourbon Old Fashioned

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 01:00:00 -0600

A stop at Corner Stone Tavern in Lemont finds a beautiful bar backing up a restaurant bringing the heat with their southern menu. Just don't try to name that hot (secret) chicken sandwich for them. Instead, focus on their outside-the-box cocktails. The guys also talk about a journey to the Kentucky Bourbon trail and discuss the problem with streaming channels. We have all the South Side events, music, food & fun you need this weekend in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Look At You! Good Job!

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 12:40:59 -0600

Professional organizer Colleen Klimczak returns to the 9-foot homemade oak bar and questions Chris about his Christmas lights still hanging off the house. A south side scuba diver explains a trending video this week of a man swept away but later saved by family instead of the Coast Guard. Go hide from the kids in your bathroom and enjoy "30 Minutes of Good!"

South Side Fights & Feasts

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 01:00:00 -0600

We're in Lemont at Barrel & Vine to find a lot more than just wine in the trendy restaurant owned by a local couple. Find out why fresh food matters and if a smoked old fashioned can rank as one of the South Side's best. We're also visiting Cork & Kerry to meet a man called Cramer with some big opinions. Plus a fight involving maybe Kid Rock even breaks out in "30 Minutes of Good!"

South Side...Herbivore?

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 01:00:00 -0600

Can a vegan cheeseburger taste good? Why would you even try such a thing?! Welp, we're putting south side chef Max Musto and Herbivore Chicago to the test as they set up shop in Bridgeport this January. Goose Island Brewing comes south to Beverly for a classic collaboration at Horse Thief Hollow. Plus, we may have the greatest "girl dad" in the world at our bar! It's all in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Hoops, Jets & The Lyric

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 01:00:00 -0600

We go back to the Lyric Theater to visit with Pat Disabato and see how that revolutionary venue is bringing new life to Blue Island. Pat may no longer be covering south side high school hoops, but Tim O'Brien of The Beverly Review is here with the best teams and most exciting place to see a game. We also have a beer with a veteran who kept fighter jets flying off of aircraft carriers. Was Top Gun 2 realistic? It's all in "30 Minutes of Good!"

It’s A Very Special South Side Pod Christmas Special Spectacular

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 13:39:05 -0600

Perfect for the holidays! South Side Pod presents their first Christmas album with performaces by Joe Rian, the EPCHS Madrigal Choir, The Chicago Stockyard Kilty Band and more! There is something for everyone, including your offensive drunk uncle in "30 Minutes of Holiday Good!"

Brought to you by Tom Walsh, Edward Jones Financial Advisor! Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Let's talk food, drink, concerts, events and local news. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message anytime! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!

Beware The Belt In A Sock

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 11:38:58 -0600

A professional South Side Candlemaker joins the show with a local business that supports a great cause. We travel to Hailstorm Brewing Company to try an American stout during Stout Season. The guys also talk about some personal holiday traditions that may sound weird to you, while one of them explains why he won't get a real Christmas tree. Plus, a complete calendar of this weekend's events in "30 Minutes of Good!"

You Can’t Cut THAT Up!

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 01:00:00 -0600

How do you navigate old holiday decorations left to you by dead relatives? We have a professional organizer on to help. We also have a South Side Park Ranger with a FREE Christmas event with Santa and his unionizing elves. Most importantly we find that grade school word problems could create some messed up kids. Good thing we have a catchy song to set them straight! Plus, a complete calendar of this weekend's events in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Are You More Christmas or Krampus?

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 12:17:20 -0600

Our friend John Streetz returns with bourbon to taste and a weird Blue Island holiday season event where you are more likely to meet Krampus instead of Santa Claus. Dan Bracken from the Finley Forever Foundation also joins the show to explain why large groups of people will be hanging Christmas lights on homes in Beverly this weekend and other South Side locations this month. Plus, a complete calendar of this weekend's events in "30 Minutes of Good!"

I’m The Gift!

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 01:00:00 -0600

At what point do you become the gift in a destination wedding? The guys determine when you can just put a bow on yourself and check in with Tim O'Brien from The Beverly Review. Mount Carmel tries to bring an IHSA State Football Title to the south side this weekend in a game with unusual heat. We bring back an old turkey recipe nobody should try this Thanksgiving. Keep up with all things south side in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Cosplay & Crafts

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 01:00:00 -0600

John Streetz visits us with stories from his local south side craft festivals. We try some bourbons and talk cosplay, comics and Christmas crafts as all will be available to you in festival form this month. The guys also discover that everything is better with a little applause. Keep up with all things south side in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Happy Dads

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 01:33:01 -0600

Some south side schools are pushing for state titles. One suburb just keeps rolling out unique community events. There's all kinds of local music from cover bands to original folk artists this weekend. Oh, and Santa comes to the south side way too early this too! Meanwhile we're just trying to be happy dads....or is it drink happy dads? It's all in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Meat Over Miles On The South Side

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 01:00:00 -0500

Lemont is having a Meat-A-Thon and south side high school football teams are rolling early in the IHSA Playoffs. We have the right folks to tell you all about it. The podcast episode that brawls like a 7-year old also has live local music schedules for the weekend, when you can check out the Blue Island Film Festival & where you can cosplay with a craft beer. It's all in "30 Minutes of Good!"

South Side Ghost Stories

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 01:00:00 -0500

Neal Gibbons hosts haunted tours, communicates with spirits and knows the origin story of Ressurection Mary. He stops by for a spooky edition of South Side Pod. We also have the absolute best free haunts to visit this weekend with the family, a rare beer find at Blue Island Beer Company and live music throughout the South Side this weekend in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Your Friendly Neighborhood Ghostbuster

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 10:04:45 -0500

Some people dress as a ghostbuster for Halloween. Some do it year round. Meet the South Suburbs Ghostbuster looking for a few people to join him. Meanwhile we have some of the best haunted house displays you can see for free from Hometown to Orland Park. Tim O'Brien of The Beverly Review also previews a do-or-die weekend for some local teams trying to make the high school football playoffs in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Ken Garr: South Side Hero

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 01:00:00 -0500

Ken Garr grew up in the Ashburn neighborhood and had a solid south side life in Tinley Park. Then he left his job, sold everything, and became a stand-up comedian. Ken visits with South Side Pod this week to talk about his journey, have a few laughs and discuss his new comedy special Ken Garr: American Hero. We also visit Heights Cycle, a new business in Palos Heights that proves it is more fun to work out in a crowd.

That’s Quite A Dunkel

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 11:31:58 -0500

We sit at the bar and chat with the organizers of a BRew & Sip at Brother Rice this weekend that will feature local breweries, distilleries, food trucks and music. We're hanging at Horse Thief Hollow in Beverly with owner/brewer/chef Neil Byers as he unveils his dunkel, a line of beers now available in stores and plans for their October 14th Oktoberfest. Mike Pankow from Windy City Slam has fun from the South Side's wrestling scene as well.

Festival Season Hits The South Side

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:15:08 -0500

Our 2022 South Side Oktoberfest Tour kicks off with fun at Pollyanna Brewing's festival at The Forge in Lemont. We chat with head brewer Brian Pawola and brewer Vince Hansen after a stein hoisting competition with a familiar winner and runner-up. We're also at Hailstorm Brewing in Tinley Park celebrating Oktoberfest with head brewer Wil Turner and owner Chris Schiller. Tim O'Brien from the Beverly review has south side football and sports for us. We also preview the weekend around the South Side in "30 Minutes of Good!"

How did YOU miss THAT?!

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 23:50:29 -0500

Life is busy. Sometimes you miss something you shouldn't have missed. We here at South Side Pod are giving you a second chance. Find out what we mean in a special "30 Minutes of Good" that includes German beer tasting at Hailstorm Brewing before their weekend Oktoberfest. (We will be there and also in Lemont at the Pollyanna Brewing Oktoberfest!) Former Q101'er James VanOsdol complains that we never invite him over. We also have a fair amount of laughs with a look at this weekend on the South Side!

Feelin’ Like A Farmer

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0500

You asked, we answered! South Side Pod travels to Palos Heights to explore some incredible small businesses at their weekly Farmer's Market. We also get the scoop on Dogtober Fest, Touch-A-Truck-And-Treat & more from our good friend Lauren Koszola. South Side Pod also covers local high school football with Tim O'Brien from The Beverly Review, with an additional look at a non-football showdown very soon between Marist & Mother McAuley. Get all of the South Side you can handle in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Save The Turtles, Eat A Butterfly

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:30:00 -0500

In this episode of "30 Minutes Of Good" we're learning about the south side charity Christmas Without Cancer and several events coming up soon in your area. We also check in with a south side brewery prepping for their first Oktoberfest, and it sounds like a doozy. And a trip to Tinley Park to see a concert with the kids turns into a money-sucking pile of ridiculousness for one of the guys.

Friday Night Lights

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0500

The south side loves high school football, and crowds seem to be getting bigger every year. Tim O'Brien, sports editor from the Beverly Review, talks about the amount of teams he covers weekly, who you should watch this year and what matchup is the most exciting this weekend. We're also at Hailstorm Brewing in Tinley Park trying their new Oktoberfest. The two-month Oktoberfest season has begun and we have a list of events for you to attend in this "30 Minutes Of Good!"

All Aboard The Beer Train

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 01:00:00 -0500

We're talking beer with south side brewer Ryan Czaja at Flossmoor Station Brewing Company this week. This local brewery and restaurant has taken a Metra train stop and turned it into a spot for families, singles, music-lovers and craft beer fans. We also hear from south suburban election law expert Burt Odelson as he talks about why more people should run for public office even if it isn't as simple as it should be to run. Find good dental work at the local Wendy's during this "30 Minutes Of Good!"

Selling South Side Soccer

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 11:47:06 -0500

In Oak Forest the high school soccer games are more like a minor league baseball experience with promotions, in-game fun for the family and big crowds. Mike Stacy joins us to explain how they are doing what many local sports programs can only dream about. Plus, a new neighborhood pool brings out everyone as well as the potential for backyard stunts. We're standing in your doorway nervously asking you to enjoy "30 Minutes Of Good!"

Hey Bear!

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 09:30:03 -0500

We're walking through Lemont from Nick's Tavern to Matt's Barbecue to get a history lesson, meet some fun locals, and learn the long & short histories of both locations. Mike Pankow from Windy City Slam pops by to talk about the South Side pro-wrestling scene and a must-see show at Thornton Distilling this weekend. Plus, we have a grizzly bear running straight at one of us! (Yep, that's real and we have the audio to prove it.) Enjoy the South Side with us in "30 Minutes Of Good!"

The Coolest Theater On The South Side

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 00:16:04 -0500

A Blue Island landmark re-opens this weekend in a big way as The Lyric Theater returns. Pat Disabato sits down with us talk about the historic theater a few blocks from his house and why he is part of the group that has created a unique movie theater that will also bring live music, comedy acts and local events back to the heart of Blue Island. We also talk with our entertainment insider Ben Belton about Marvel, DC and why The Lyric is ahead of the curve. Get completely South Side with us in "30 Minutes Of Good!"

A Summer Of Live Music

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 12:02:20 -0500

Eric Kristensen of Q101 joins us with backstage vibes and practical tips for anyone going to Lollapalooza this weekend. Based on the big groups you are planning to see, find out the smaller bands you must check out as well. We also unveil the "Top Five Craft Beers On The South Side Right Now!" And check out a beautiful hidden golf range as well. We have live music, festivals and events for the kids from Palos Heights, Oak Lawn, Lemont, Willow Springs, Blue Island, Chicago Ridge, Mt Greenwood and more in "30 Minutes Of Good!"

Sgt Reckless And The Rock & Roll Priest

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:41:34 -0500

This week South Side Pod sits down with Father Tom Hurley, who brings South Side Summerfest to Marist High School this weekend. Turns out this priest has been throwing big parties around town for years! We're also drinking a beer named after a war veteran...horse...at a bar made out of bowling lanes and railroad tracks. Plus, local events from Palos Heights, Oak Lawn, Blue Island, Lemont and more in "30 Minutes Of Good!"

The South Side Gets Paranormal

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 13:12:45 -0500

Sit down this week with Neal Gibbons of Graveside Paranormal as he prepares for Parapalooza 2022 in Bridgeview. The all day event is July 23rd and should bring out quite an interesting crowd. Hear all about this weekend's great events on the South Side and learn how you can help a local hero after tragedy stuck this past weekend. Music, laughs, local flavor and more in just "30 Minutes of Good!"

Support Danny Golden as mentioned in this episode via GoFundMe or this limited time apparel offer from Papa Hops.

A Taste Of The South Side

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:01:00 -0500

A unique week for our hosts presents the opportunity to have a taste of many local eateries, breweries and personalities in "30 Minutes of Good!" Enjoy a few local beers, taste an incredible pizza, prepare for Lollapalooza, and meet a politician who came on our podcast before winning a primary election. (How did THAT happen?!) Plus, plan this weekend with us too.

Finding Love & Cheese Online

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 12:58:43 -0500

After Lemont boasted about their fireworks on last week's episode, Palos Heights responds. Lauren Koszola joins up with their competing show this weekend and big events in Palos this July. We also visit with Papa Hops organizers Tommy and Liam Hopkins. Get ready for the south side's biggest 16" softball tournament with us. And Mike found love once online...almost. Was it because of the cheese? Join us for "30 Minutes of Good!"

A Heat Wave Of South Side Fun

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 01:00:00 -0500

Hailstorm Brewing in Tinley Park celebrated 8 years last week, and we shared some great beer and laughs with them. The folks from Lemont also join us this week with a boast of the "Best Fireworks in Chicagoland" spoken loud and clear on this episode. Hear about street parties, food truck festivals and more. And Lorraine Swanson of The Patch preps us for election primaries next week, with a look at a hotly contested race on the South Side.

South Side Boat Captain

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 01:00:00 -0500

Meet a south side boat captain and find out how he went from Evergreen Park to Lemont to the Navy to a Lake Michigan Fire Boat Tour. The only two questions we really have for him is if we can use the fire hose...and the dumbest question you've ever heard. We're also talking "Heat Wave Drinking" at Open Outcry Brewing. Plus, the search for Ms. South Side Pod heats up! It's going to be a hot weekend. Join us for "30 Minutes of Good!"

Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Let's talk food, drink, concerts, events and local news. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message anytime! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!

Prayers Before Drinking

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 13:26:57 -0500

The South Side has a lot of first generation Americans as part of our culture. We sit down with two of them as they talk about celebrating Bloomsday. (You may want to join them, too.) We also bring the kids along to Blue Island Beer Company. While Dad samples a classic brew, they try out craft soda pop made at the brewery. Beware of cemetery drivers. You may end up a permanent resident! Join us for "30 Minutes of Good!"

Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Let's talk food, drink, concerts, events and local news. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message anytime! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!

Eat The Pig

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 10:52:42 -0500

We're chilling on the patio of Flossmoor Station Brewing Company next to their soon-to-open caboose bar and tasting new summer brews. We also are preparing for a pig roast and weekend party at Rock Island Public House in Blue Island. This may be why the coaster seats at Great America seemed a little small for one of the guys this week. This is not a diet show. It's "30 Minutes of Good!"

Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Let's talk food, drink, concerts, events and local news. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message anytime! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!

As We Walk Through Fields Of Peppers

Thu, 26 May 2022 13:58:38 -0500

We are all over the South Side of Chicago this week with a trip to Pollyanna Brewing Company, where after tasting some beer we also learn about a distillery they will open later this year. Ever try bourbon brand new and straight from the barrel? We did. We are also chatting with a south side couple who planted pepper fields in their neighbors' backyards. It is all part of their new hot sauce sompany. The first Ms. South Side Pod entries are rolling in as we give you "30 Minutes of Good!"

Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Let's talk food, drink, concerts, events and local news. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message anytime! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!

The Beef Is In Beverly

Thu, 19 May 2022 01:00:00 -0500

The South Side of Chicago has something for everyone, including those that was farm-to-table beef. We're at Horse Thief Hollow this week to learn how their beef goes from an Indiana farm to the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences in Mount Greenwood to their tables in Beverly. For the next week they have fresh beef and some cuts you can't find anywhere in the state! We are tasting beers, being bad environmentalists and looking for the first Ms. South Side Pod in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Let's talk food, drink, concerts, events and local news. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message anytime! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!

Do You Wanna Start A Podcast?

Thu, 12 May 2022 01:00:00 -0500

Chicago radio mainstay James VanOsdol has gone full-time podcaster, and now he is trying to grow the community in the Chicago area. He stops by South Side Pod with plans for a Chicago Podcast Day event on May 21st. We'll also get his thoughts on the return of his former radio station Q101. Can the puddles in BLUE ISLAND harm you? Is the PALOS HEIGHTS Farmer's Market back? Are you supposed to tip now at Wendys? We have answers plus "30 Minutes of Good" from all over the South Side right here!

Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Let's talk food, drink, concerts, events and local news. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message anytime! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!

Festivals, Horses, Brews & Mom

Thu, 05 May 2022 00:13:10 -0500

We have fun from a huge party in BLUE ISLAND with local artists and start-up businesses, hot sauces & Mayor Fred Bilotto taste-testing beers. We're also celebrating the 6th Anniversary of Evil Horse Brewing in CRETE. Parties in ASHBURN, bands in CRESTWOOD and the Kentucky Derby in...well...Kentucky. Did you get your Mother's Day gift yet?

Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Let's talk food, drink, concerts, events and local news. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message anytime! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!

Brought Together By Beer

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 01:00:00 -0500

Police and Fire face off in a brewing contest for a great cause at Horse Thief Hollow in BEVERLY, and we're chatting with one of the organizers from Bank the Blue. A high school teacher in ORLAND PARK makes us a customized beer mug for use at Open Outcry Brewing. We prepare to hang out with you at Mai Fest in BLUE ISLAND. We have weekend events in CRETE and LEMONT. We have live music in BRIDGEVIEW, EVERGREEN PARK & MERRIONETTE PARK. We have kids summer camps in PALOS HEIGHTS. We have it all for you in "30 Minutes of Good" for the South Side.

Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Let's talk food, drink, concerts, events and local news. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message anytime! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!

Ain’t No One Trick Pony

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 01:00:00 -0500

We are heading to LANSING this week to visit One Trick Pony, the hidden brewery that takes you back to local brewing roots. Jason Berry joins us from the Village of LEMONT to break down several weeks of fun from one of the best daytrip locations in all of Chicagoland. From BLUE ISLAND, PALOS, EVERGREEN PARK, BEVERLY & beyond, we have local free concerts, bowling alley showdowns and fires in the sky for you in "30 Minutes of Good" for the South Side.

Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Let's talk food, drink, concerts, events and local news. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message anytime! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!

Hungry For Some Bucky Cheds

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 01:00:00 -0500

A south suburb has been named "Tree City USA" and we have one of the main folks behind it as Earth Day & Arbor Day approach. A couple of middle-aged men try to figure out who all these acts are on the Lollapalooza schedule. We also address an ugly incident in Blue Island, where we will be for happier times when Mai Fest arrives on April 30th. We'll try not to get too braggy in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Let's talk food, drink, concerts, events and local news. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message anytime! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!

Mailing Away Your DNA

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0500

South Side Pod has booked our first public festival appearance of the spring, and we have John Streetz on to tell you about the huge event known as Mai Fest coming to Blue Island on April 30th. We also have some fun with high school dance season, all while wondering why people are just giving away their DNA these days. Plus learn about all of this weeks news and events in "30 Minutes Of Good!"

Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Let's talk food, drink, concerts, events and local news. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message anytime! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!

Beware Large Flightless Birds

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 01:13:45 -0500

We are in Blue Island trying a beer from Blue Island Beer Company with a comic book feel. The guys wrap their head around being dads during high school dance season. A contest involving White Sox players Liam Hendriks and Jake Burger needs your vote. Plus, we compare Australia's greatest enemy to our own. Get the lowdown on south side news and weekend events in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Let's talk food, drink, concerts, events and local news. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message anytime! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!

Green Boots, Orange Beers & Giant Varmints

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 01:00:00 -0500

From a huge party during the South Side Irish Parade to family plans for Easter, we have it all covered in "30 Minutes of Good!" We also have Alderman Brent Lewandowski on to explain a new look at video gaming and if it could come soon to Palos Heights. Try an blood-orange beer at Open Outcry Bewing with us as we ask Lauren Koszola how much chocolate a person can eat after a 5K run. And we meet some folks who are pure South Side!

Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Let's talk food, drink, concerts, events and local news. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message anytime! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!

A Hailstorm On Parade Weekend

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 01:00:00 -0600

Relax! The title is a play on words! It looks like Parade Day on the South Side will be pretty nice. But, we are visiting Hailstorm Brewing Company in Tinley Park to meet their new brewer Wil Turner and learn about what makes them a unique place to drink great beer. Then we're visiting with Liam and Tommy Hopkins of Papa Hops, which will be an Honoree at the South Side Irish Parade. Get a preview of their float and learn about the organization's plans this year. We're going to be live at Cork & Kerry during the parade. Come see us!

Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Let's talk food, drink, concerts, events and local news. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message anytime! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!

It’s South Side Spring!

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:34:17 -0600

The temperature gets over 40 degrees and the South Side is ready to rock. We party with folks along Western Avenue in Beverly as they prepare for the South Side Irish Parade. We're hanging at Flossmoor Station Brewing Company where they are pairing up beers with Girl Scout Cookies. We are in Lemont to learn about a Women in Business event, some unique local shops and possibly a clown living under a bridge. We've got local news, events and more from Palos to Blue Island to Tinley Park in "30 Minutes of Good!"

Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Let's talk food, drink, concerts, events and local news. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message anytime! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!

You’re Running For What?!

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 23:34:16 -0600

The world is so crazy. Why would anyone want to get into politics now? Lemont's own Eric Carlson woke up one morning in a new US Congressional District and decided he wanted to represent a big chunk of the South Side. Find out why. We also try a Russian Imperial Stout from Open Outcry Brewing in Beverly. Did you know that guitarists have their own hidden language just like plastic bottles have hidden numbers on them? You will after "30 Minutes of Good!"

Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Let's talk food, drink, concerts, events and local news. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message anytime! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!

Just One Of Those Days

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 14:20:13 -0600

USA Women's Hockey, with multiple south side players, came up just short in the Gold Medal Game. Queen of Martyrs Principal Doc Mathius lost his job. Sometimes things just don't work out. We still have "30 Minutes of Good" for you with local news, events, concerts, brewery luaus & even some poignant comments from the man they call Doc. We may even sing a little.

Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message anytime! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!

The South Side Irish Parade Returns

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0600

After cancellations in 2020 and 2021, the South Side Irish Parade returns next month. Don Larisey of the parade committee sits down at our bar to unveil a new "Passport to the Parade" and talk about the longest reigning parade queen ever! We also break down how one south side principal went up against the Archdiocese of Chicago, cover a huge watch party for a local Olympian, and explain why not everyone is cut out to coach youth hockey. Get all your local news and events in "30 Minutes of Good!"

From Beverly To...Brazil?

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0600

Ever think to yourself that you just want to leave your life behind for a year and move your entire family to Brazil? Beverly's own Sheila Maloney did just that! She joins us to talk about her new book "Family Gap Year" and how it all went down. We sit down at Horse Thief Hollow Brewery with the man who started it nine years ago to taste a beer and find out how to get a free one this weekend. Plus, the guys tell you how some of your favorite songs really got on the radio. We've got weekend events, local news, places to go and a lot of laughs in "30 Minutes of Good!"