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The Emerging Menaces Podcast Unfiltered Conversation
Everything Chicago from Human Interest to Headlines, Sports to Politics and everything in between.
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- Ken grew up on the Northwest side of Chicago. His radio background includes: WKDC On-Air host in Elmhurst then WMAQ & WGN radio as a Board operator & Producer for various On-Air Hosts. He also worked at WCLR/WTMX & WLS. His best moment was meeting & producing an interview with Bob Hope. Today, Ken is a Sales Manager for a Direct Importing company.
- George grew up on the Northside and has worked for WLUP, WKQX, WIXN/WRCV the Chicago Sun-Times Newspaper and continues to write for the Journal & Topics in the Suburbs. One of his best moments was being in the Cubs locker room recording the infamous “Lee Eliah” rant. Today, George is a Park District Commissioner in Western Illinois.
We love them all, but here's a few of our favorites.
Episode #23 Air Conditioning Wars
A/C Wars have started at Ken's house again. George has it so cold in house you could store meat! Has Technology passed you by? Ken gets a call from a salesperson, and he can't understand what the young man is selling. Ken talks about his James Taylor concert debacle, A Caitlin Clark update and George goes off on a Dr. Phil episode.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0SeTlRVVpf4M0slX3Jiqdq?si=-hkGAXPoTTONTUFG7Bx4jA
Episode #34: Labor Day & The Green Car
Here the FULL story of how the "Green Car" came to be. Illinois wants to change their flag. Boeing & NASA issues. George gives us some Labor Day history and Unions are discussed.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/18BSFNFLObq4YKfbj7lQYZ?si=TpXN-A8tTc2bYwiKWEH5pg
Episode # 43 Neighbors, Doctors & Bugs "Oh My!"
Both are quite upset in this episode. Ken had a run-in with a neighbor and George a misunderstanding with his doctor's office. Then, they talk about the importance of voting and finally, Gary from Envirosafe Pest Management stops by with tips on getting your home ready for the Fall & Winter weather for bugs and other pests.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5363NpZBSbdDeelzPvvQXe?si=PuQoJyeCSfSF7N_qO_9ocw
Episode #57 Oh that Smell!
George is back from Florida. The meteorologists were wrong again. Illinois is raking in the money with cannabis and Dean from the band Infinity drops by to tell us how the City of Chicago smells. Ken recalls a story from High School, Former Illinois Governor Blago gets pardoned. Don't call a Waiter by their first name plus Ken's Day in front of his city council. Finally, old Chicago Pop (sodas) are reminisced. Customers have questions, you have answers. Display the most frequently asked questions, so everybody benefits.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5n3R6K6hyUkrPyfKT5FSKG?si=SWbtPGBXRVSMcn4IGB5bFg
Episode #59 A Near Miss?
Is Flying getting a little dangerous? Ken & George discuss a few mishaps and a recent one in Chicago. Does a certain song remind you of something? A quick Doors recap, Phones in School and the Buckingham Fountain was controlled where? Another great episode. Enjoy!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2MczUaZ2bgP4fkJI4b6rzl?si=AdqfGs8YTT-S5s95VcdWVQ
Episode #61: Cash is No Longer King.
Ken loses his wallet in Las Vegas, and the Merry-Go-Round games begin. Useless money and we are now a cashless society. George rants about his Credit Union, Ken sees his first "Driverless" car. Illinois is almost broke and its now George's turn to have a run-in with his neighbor.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3EKjBsp9Umy17VqiMhPXiP?si=hDu_JDwnTLOvc1chLhl3pQ
Meet our Past Guests
Unique and Interesting Guests.
We enjoy having guests on the show, but not just any guests. We want to find them interesting, a "Pro" in their field where their profession and commentary really mean something. That's what we strive to do. Our guests have interesting backgrounds, stories and career paths and have impacted people in different ways. Whether it was our interview with a From News anchor to an Actor, Therapist, Realtors, Radio Programmer, Pest control management, CEO's, Musicians, Investment brokers, Sports show hosts, Transportation reporters, a Chef and yes, even an Award-winning Pumpkin grower. We hope you have enjoyed our interviews and will continue to look for great and at times unusual guests.
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