Episodes

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Jan. 2, 2019

Happy New Year, EP!

Our New Year's Eve Party just became this week's new episode! Join one of the most fun gatherings in Evergreen Park with Chris, Hannah and many more stopping by to ring in 2019! Find out everything going on in The EP! Every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for "30 Minutes of Good". Got something to say? Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message. #30MinutesOfGood #EvergreenPark
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Dec. 24, 2018

EP's 125th Anniversary Celebration

Recorded LIVE from the Evergreen Park 125th Anniversary Celebration, Hannah and Chris visit with various EP dignitaries and others joining in the celebration. Learn more about the new Expose Your Pod promotion that will be putting cash in your pocket starting this January. Plus some holiday songs and much more! It's the last show of 2018! Find out everything going on in The EP! Every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for...
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Dec. 17, 2018

The Big Announcement

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Not only an event, but a contest to win cold hard cash is announced in this episode! Plus, Chris visits with the Evergreen Park Historical Commission, and reveals to Hannah why he was kicked out of an Evergreen Park Facebook group. Hollywood Insider Ben Belton with what you should see this month at the movies, more Christmas songs from the EPCHS Madrigal Choir and Donna The Librarian returns to answer another book challenge! Find out everything going on in The EP! Every week Ev...
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Dec. 10, 2018

Christmas Pigs And A Madrigal Choir

Chris and Hannah host The EPCHS Madrigal Choir and visit with the owner of possibly the largest display of Christmas pigs in the world. Hear about her unique display found right here in Evergreen Park and listen to some incredible singing! Plus, Donna The Librarian returns to answer another book challenge. Find out everything going on in The EP! Every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for "30 Minutes of Good". Got someth...
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Dec. 3, 2018

Eating Evergreen Park

Chris brings his wife onto the show to debut a new regular segment for The EP Podcast, and they travel to Unidad to kick it off. Father Paul from MHR checks in from overseas with his bodyguard and some guns that they both named. Plus, Hannah and Donna The Librarian return for another episode. Find out everything going on in The EP! Every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for "30 Minutes of Good". Got something to say? Ca...
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Nov. 26, 2018

Crusaders And Bombshells

Tim O'Connell from Brother Rice stops by to talk about the trip downstate and what is ahead at the high school. Evergreen Park members of the Beverly Bombshells women's hockey team sit down at the bar. Plus, Hannah and Donna The Librarian return for another episode. Find out everything going on in The EP! Every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for "30 Minutes of Good". Got something to say? Call us at 708-459-8406 anyti...
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Nov. 19, 2018

Thanksgiving In Evergreen Park

Chris returns from a trip to Boston after an emergency landing at Midway Airport followed by gremlins in his studio. Luckily he has Glenn Pniewski, Evergreen Park's Public Information Officer, to help him out this week. Hear some inside info from the guy behind the scenes in your village, and about the original Evergreen Park Podcast. Plus, find out everything going on in The EP this week and learn a little Evergreen Park history. Every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lan...
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Nov. 12, 2018

Listener Mail

Chris reads some listener mail, meets a guy forming rock bands with kids from The EP, and reveals a secret love for The Hunger Games. Plus, find out everything going on in The EP this week and learn a little Evergreen Park history. Every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for "30 Minutes of Good". Got something to say? Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message. #30MinutesOfGood #Evergreen Park
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Nov. 5, 2018

Chris Meets The Youth Department

Pyeisha Allen from the Evergreen Park Youth Department stops by to tell you how to make local children legally work for you in your yard, and how kids can get involved in The EP. Hollywood Insider Ben Belton tells you if Bohemian Rhapsody is worth your money and if there really needs to be a new Grinch movie. Plus, find out everything going on in The EP this week and learn a little Evergreen Park history. Every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade...
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Oct. 29, 2018

How To Beat The Red Light Cams

Hannah has word from the village as to how to avoid a red light camera ticket, and your options if you get one. Local priest Father Paul Guzman checks in from the front line with word of a near-miss on his last mission with the Marines. Chris sends his daughter to her first dance and realizes that the neighborhood boys deal with him differently now. Plus, find out everything going on in The EP this week and learn a little Evergreen Park history. Every week Evergreen Park residents join their nei...
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Oct. 22, 2018

The Ballplayer, The Principal & The Banana

A cast of characters stops by this week to join The EP Podcast, including Evergreen High School Principal Bill Sanderson, White Sox Legend Ron Kittle and a resident with a banana in a coffin on her front lawn...year round. Plus, find out everything going on in The EP this week and learn a little Evergreen Park history. Every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for "30 Minutes of Good". Got something to say? Call us at 708-...
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Oct. 15, 2018

Where Are The Halloween Displays?

It is mid-October and time to get into the Halloween spirit. Where are the best Halloween displays in Evergreen Park? Why is there a banana in that casket? Why is it on the front lawn of that house? What's going on in the EP Library this week? Why is 95th Street going to be closed? How can you win free food from The EP Podcast? Answers to all of these questions and more in this week's 30-minute episode! Every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade o...
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Oct. 8, 2018

A King, A Librarian, And A Priest

In a packed 30-minute episode, Chris talks to Scott King from WGN and NHL.com about the Blackhawks chances this year. Donna Bailey stops by to talk about all the happenings at the EP Library. MHR's Father Paul Guzman also checks in from a war-zone in the Middle East! Oh, and Hollywood Insider Ben Belton reveals what movies you should see this weekend. Find out what is happening this week in The EP! Every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak ba...
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Oct. 1, 2018

Recreation & The Car Show

Hannah and Chris record LIVE from The EP Hot Rod Classic Car Show, while Chris also entertains Dennis Duffy from the EP Recreation Department in his bar. Listen to what happens when a member of the crowd grabs the mic and jumps in on the show, plus find out why Hannah got into a van full of candy. Find out what is happening this week in The EP! Every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for "30 Minutes of Good". Got somethi...
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Sept. 24, 2018

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

Hannah and Chris are joined by Donna Bailey from the Evergreen Park Library to find out why their odd Twitter handle makes perfect sense. Chris discovers that you can drink for free at the library, while Hannah unveils a new segment on the history of The EP with "Hannah's History". And, of course, a rundown of what there is to do in The EP. Every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for "30 Minutes of Good". Got something t...
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Sept. 17, 2018

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

Local reporter Hannah Kohut permanently joins the show. Nicole Hayes from The EP Rec Department Swimming Program stops by to talk about this fall's programs. She also shares some insider stories about the pool and what people should bring when they visit! Plus, a weekly rundown on what is happening in The EP. Every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for "30 Minutes of Good". Got something to say? Call us at 708-459-8406 a...
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Sept. 10, 2018

LIVE With The People & Mr Blotto

The EP Podcast records our first show in front of a crowd, and our new beat reporter for The EP is introduced to the world. Paul Bolger from Mr Blotto visits the show. Chris also has his buddy Dave assume co-hosting duties while he laments his loss in the BBQ Competition. Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for "30 Minutes of Good" each week. #30MinutesOfGood #Evergreen Park
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Sept. 3, 2018

Recorded At My Basement Bar

Chris gets back from a night out with his wife to find friends waiting to do a podcast. But when your podcast is recorded at a basement bar, things can get silly. Brandon from down the block shares another absurd conspiracy theory. Dennis Duffy stops by to help Chris think of new ideas for local community classes. A bunch of people sing...badly. Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for "30 Minutes of Good" each week. #30MinutesO...
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Sept. 1, 2018

Special EP-isode: "Fantasy Football Draft Show"

In this special EP-isode, Chris Lanuti presents his annual fantasy football draft preview. You will not only hear what players to target in different rounds of your draft, but listen as Chris simulates a 14-round draft against the biggest experts and websites in the business. This is a must-listen podcast special if you are drafting a fantasy football team this weekend! Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for "30 Minutes of Goo...
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Aug. 31, 2018

Special EP-isode - "BBQ Prep"

Evergreen Park resident Terry Goggin sits at Lanuti's bar and explains how a few cooks challenging each other to a rib cook-off turned into one of the biggest events each year in the village. But with both men competing against each other this year, can they they keep it civil for 30 minutes? It's a special EP-isode! Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for "30 Minutes of Good" each week. Listen. Subscribe. Share. #30MinutesOfGo...
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Aug. 24, 2018

Surf's Up In The EP

Dennis Duffy stops by to talk about sidewalks in the southwest quadrant and a beach just built in the northeast quadrant. WGN Radio's Scott King talks about how he almost ruined Kopech Night. Hollywood Insider Ben Belton tells you if that puppet movie is worth seeing this weekend. Brandon from down the block shares an absurd conspiracy theory. Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for "30 Minutes of Good" each week. #30MinutesOfG...