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!" 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...
Dec 07, 2023•32 min
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!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions ! Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chi...
Nov 30, 2023•32 min
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!" 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, e...
Nov 25, 2023•30 min
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!" 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. Pu...
Nov 16, 2023•28 min
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!" 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...
Nov 10, 2023•33 min
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!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions ! Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of C...
Oct 26, 2023•32 min
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!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions ! Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South...
Oct 19, 2023•31 min
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!" 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, d...
Oct 12, 2023•33 min
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!" 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 t...
Oct 05, 2023•34 min
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!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing So...
Sep 21, 2023•31 min
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!" Brought to you by Family Wat...
Sep 14, 2023•31 min
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!" 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...
Sep 08, 2023•36 min
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!" 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 podcas...
Aug 31, 2023•19 min
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!" 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 ...
Aug 24, 2023•29 min
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!" 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...
Aug 17, 2023•29 min
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!" 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, ...
Aug 10, 2023•35 min
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!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions ! Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in ...
Aug 03, 2023•33 min
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!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions ! Recorded at a 9-foot h...
Jul 27, 2023•27 min
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!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions ! Recorded at a 9-foot ...
Jul 20, 2023•33 min
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!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions ! Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of...
Jul 13, 2023•33 min
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!" 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 ha...
Jul 07, 2023•29 min
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!" 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...
Jun 29, 2023•32 min
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!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions ! Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Si...
Jun 22, 2023•31 min
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!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions ! Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the So...
Jun 15, 2023•33 min
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!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions ! Rec...
Jun 08, 2023•33 min
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!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions ! Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a b...
May 25, 2023•38 min
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!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions ! Recor...
May 18, 2023•33 min
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!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Sol...
May 11, 2023•36 min
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!" 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,...
May 04, 2023•34 min
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!" Brought to you by Family Water...
Apr 27, 2023•33 min
