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The EP Podcast
Local podcast from Evergreen Park, for Evergreen Park! New weekly episodes out every Tuesday, with ”Football Friday” in the Fall!
Episodes
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
The EP PodcastA 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…
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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…
The EP PodcastMarching 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The Judge With A Jump Shot
Chris and Hannah return to kick off the new year with some judging. Chris judges people on vacation, Hannah judges Chris, and their guest is Judge Dan Maloney…
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Evergreen Park's Podcaster
Glenn Pniewski fills in as a guest host and interviews the creator of The EP Podcast, Chris Lanuti. Listen as the guy who normally asks all of the questions…
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Lights, Music, Drinks, Christmas!
Chris and Hannah celebrate Christmas in Evergreen Park with special guests Father Paul Guzman of Most Holy Redeemer and the return of Village Trustee Mark…
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Evergreen Holiday Memories
Village Trustee Mark Marzullo returns to the show to share his holiday memories and favorite things about Christmas in The EP. Chris asks him about the rumors…
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A Visit From The EPCHS Madrigal Choir
Chris and Hannah discuss Christmas decorating while the EPCHS Madrigal Choir sings during the show. The gang also visits with folks at this past weekend's…
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Bring On The Holidays!
We reward the first winner of our "Good People of Evergreen Park" contest! YOU could win cash and prizes just for being a good person! Plus, bonus audio from…
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Me & The Mayor
Evergreen Park Mayor James Sexton sits down with Chris for a discussion about his life, the direction of Evergreen Park and the upcoming holiday season. In…
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The Squirrel Who Loved Popeyes
Hannah finds a funny story on Evergreen Park social media. Glenn Pniewski from the Village stops by with some big announcements and upcoming local events…
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The Good People Of Evergreen Park
Several of the Good People of Evergreen Park stop by this week, including several members of Mother McAuley Theater, folks from Jacobs Well and our latest…
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Feeding Evergreen Park
Three great guests join the show this week from The Evergreen Park Food Pantry, EPCHS and The Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce. You will be surprised to find…
The EP PodcastHappy Halloween, Evergreen Park!
Chris & Hannah announce a Halloween Costume Contest you can play from home this week. (And you can win some cash too!) Plus, an audio tour of Evergreen Park's…
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Movie Theater Bag Check
After Chris goes to an exclusive movie showing that has some ridiculous security checks, he bring in Hollywood Insider Ben Belton for the latest buzz in…
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The Evergreen Park Songwriter
Joe Rian writes and sings original tunes ranging from country to blues, and he's one of your neighbors in Evergreen Park. Listen to his story and one of his…
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Fighting For Your Business
Reid Nuttall and his wife Bridget are Evergreen Park residents and business owners, but their business may suddenly disappear. Listen to how a national issue…
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An Insider Look At The Village
After Mayor Sexton presented his State of The Village last week, Village Trustee Mark Marzullo helps Chris break down what is happening in Evergreen Park. He…
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A Trip To The Theater
Chris and Hannah visit the Evergreen Park Candlelight Theater as they prepare for a huge production that opes this weekend. Plus, hear what happened on our…
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They Do WHAT With the Cow?
A bunch of Evergreen Park residents will be watching a cow very closely this week trying to win cash. The Smiley Tillmon Band previews their upcoming show in…
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September In The Park
Chris reveals that this month is incredibly dangerous to middle-aged men with school-aged children, while Hannah questions who is really keeping his household…
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Smokin' Ribs & Meetin' Neighbors
Chris prepares for his return to the annual MHR BBQ Bash, and this year he hopes to win. Meanwhile organizers and fellow competitors Terry Goggin and Mike…
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Back To School?
Dr Robert Machak, Superintendent of Evergreen Park District 124, joins the show to talk about the start of the school year and if he believes a teacher strike…
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Eating American In Evergreen Park
The ever-popular "Eating Evergreen Park" feature returns with a trip to the all new America's Dog & Burger in The Evergreen Plaza! Meet Evergreen's newest…
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Wineries, Pilates & Steve
The EP Podcast visits with an Evergreen Park business that is expanding in August, while a friend from down the street stops by to talk about how they slowly…
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Nobody Likes Wisconsin
Chris returns from a family vacation to explain why he now hates the entire state of Wisconsin. This week's show also includes some big August announcements…
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Sink The Bismarck!
Nicki Seidl from the Evergreen Park Library stops by and learns that Chris has some very odd ideas about summer reading. Father Paul Guzman from MHR stops by…
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Happy Birthday To You!
It is a show full of birthday celebrations as Chris and Hannah go to Unidad to celebrate their first year in Evergreen Park. Later Hannah finds out what…
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The Farmers Of Evergreen Park
Chris takes a trip to meet the actual farmers at The Evergreen Park Farmer's Market, and asks them some stupid city-folk questions. Hannah nearly kills herself…
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Everyone Loves A Parade!
Recorded at this year's Evergreen Park Independence Day Parade! Special guests include retiring Recreation Department Commissioner Dennis Duffy, Cook County…
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Day In The Park
Mayor James Sexton and Village Trustee Mark Marzullo join the show during Evergreen Park's Day In The Park festival. Chris and Hannah talk to several…
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Local Guests. Local Fun. Local Matters.
After one lucky Evergreen Park resident WINS $200, Chris and Hannah talk with several local personalities about big events coming soon to The EP! Glenn…
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Summer Movies
Chris gets a special Father's Day surprise! Hollywood Insider Ben Belton breaks down the summer movie scene. Plus a very "cool" Meet The Neighbors. Who will…
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Win Money Save Money Be Money
Chris gives away $100 to a lucky listener. Find out how YOU could be NEXT! We sneak into the parking lot to get a first look at rides at this week's MHR…
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Summer Fun In Evergreen Park
Chris brings in an 11-yr old carnival ride expert to preview Carnival Season in Evergreen Park. Nicki Seidl from the EP Library and Chamber of Commerce returns…
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Big Contests And Bigger Sushi
Listen to the first ever EP Podcast Sushi Challenge as we stack up three Evergreen Park restaurants and their sushi bars! Nicki Seidl from the EP Library and…
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A Night At The Races
After a harrowing incident involving the EPPD and EPFD, Chris and Hannah record an impromptu episode with a live crowd and turtle races at The Red Palm in…
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Mother's Week
The EP Podcast gives moms the entire week. Chris surprised his mom with questions he always wanted to ask. We also visit with two moms coaching in the EPGSL…
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The Unaccompanied Minors
The EPCHS Unaccompanied Minors crowd into the basement to sing some songs and talk about music. Chris talks with these talented young teenagers. An man with…
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The Dixie Highway Brewery Trail
Chris and Hannah meet the folks behind The Dixie Highway Brewery Trail, which begins just outside of Evergreen Park! Local resident Rich Bird drops by to talk…