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Ep. 45: Board Game Geeks (with Jamie Mathy)

Jamie Mathy is the owner of Red Raccoon Games. He and Tyson (a fellow game enthusiast) review the 5000 year history of gaming, the rise of American-style games in the 1900s, the more recent emergence of modern/European games in the 2000s, game recommendations, Jamie's opinion on the worst game ever made, the actual rules of Monopoly, how not to yuck someone's yum, and more.

Stop by Red Raccoon Games on 309 N Main St in Bloomington so their expert staff can help match a game to your interests. Or visit them online at www.redraccoongames.com.

Theme song by Wildermore

Ep. 44. 8/22/21 Brad McMillan

Brad McMillan is the Executive Director of the Institute for Principled Leadership in Public Service at Bradley University. He is also the co-chairman of CHANGE Illinois, which advocates for fair redistricting processes at the state level. We discuss his work in these areas, including his idea of a “moderate majority”. 

Jeremy Kelley co-hosts

Theme song by Wildermore

Ep 43. 8/8/2021 Steve Suess

Steve drops by to talk COVID restrictions, the open Bloomington ward 6 council seat, the life of a talk radio host, local Libertarian party projects, and more. 

Theme song by Wildermore.

Ep 42. 8/1/2021 Lynden McGriff

Lynden McGriff has been a pharmacist for almost 20 years. He shares his experience in retail pharmacy, long-term care in Kindred Hospital Peoria, and administering COVID vaccinations.

We also discuss his wife's new children's therapy facility, Ivy Rehab for Kids.

Theme song by Wildermore.

Ep. 41: 7/11/21 Monica Bullington

Monica Bullington is an award-winning Bloomington-Normal RE/MAX Rising realtor. She talks about the real estate market since 2020 turned everything upside down. Also city planning and how city amenities can impact home prices. 

Theme song by Wildermore.

Ep 40: 6/27/21 Jeremy Kelley, Chad Bevers

Jeremy drops by LIl' Beaver to catch up. We talk about the last election cycle, soccer, parking maximums, and books. Then we grab Lil' Beaver founder Chad Bevers to hear how business is going and what he has planned in the next couple months. 

Plus a new theme song by local band Wildermore!

Like their Facebook page to see where they're playing.

Ep 39: 6/13/21 Karl Goeke

Local Spanish teacher (and fellow Lil' Beaver fan) Karl Goeke reflects on his experiences as a both an educator and parent during the last year. We also discuss his time in union leadership, including lobbying in DC. 

Ep 38: 5/31/21 (Lizzy Johnston, Julie Emig)

Lizzy stops by again to give us a quick update on the county redistricting process. Then she and Julie Emig (Bloomington City Council) chat about our community's planning processes, and what we should be looking to progress towards in the near future.

Thanks to our sponsor Lil Beaver Brewery. 

Ep 37: County Redistricting part 2 (Josh Barnett, Lizzy Johnston, Pat Cortesi)

The conversation about redistricting continues with a couple other special guests. 

 

Thanks to our sponsor Lil Beaver Brewery

Ep 37: County Redistricting part 1 (Josh Barnett)

McLean County Board member Josh Barnett has been in the news recently speaking strongly about his views on the county's redistricting process. He shares with us the series of events which led him to take those actions.

 

Thanks to our sponsor Lil Beaver Brewery.