Brea tries to restore composure as Jaime fanboys over local music legend Scott Tipping. They discuss his life as a performer before, during, and (hopefully) after the pandemic.
Other topics include: Tarot ≠ Astrology; cake for breakfast; vaxx hangovers.
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Jaime and Brea chat with Kane County Chronicle reporter Eric Schelkopf about the recent local elections. Other topics include: vitamin D; African violets; used car shopping; Fermilab.
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Fox Valley Voice has their first interview! Jaime and Brea talk to Joe Erbentraut about Queering the Burbs. Check out Joe’s Substack: Queeringtheburbs.substack.com and follow him on Twitter: @robojojo.
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Folks, we’re back on the anniversary of the very first podcast recording Jaime and Brea did together four years ago! We’re hopeful we are on the path to becoming the Regis & Kathy Lee of the Fox Valley, and we introduce a new segment of our show: The Real Goose.
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Folks, we’ve decided to make this a weekly show! Despite some Daylight Savings sleepiness and a bit of a technical delay Jaime and Brea bring some realness about who we want to talk to and what’s driving our passion to tell the stories of the folks of the Fox Valley. Help us out (we can only ping pong this conversation for so long) and call 630-492-0369 and let us know if you have a topic you want us to cover, a question you want answered or a story you want to tell. You can also send a voice memo to [email protected].
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Fox Valley Voice is back! Longtime host Jaime Gutierrez starts a fresh season and new spin bringing on co-host Brea Hayes. In this episode they reminisce about their joint love of storytelling and dive into what this show will be all about. Spoiler alert: They don’t know and they want your help figuring it out.
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The Blue Goose Market was established the same year Herbert Hoover was elected president and Eliot Ness first arrived in Chicago to bust bootleggers. The family-owned store has been described as the heart and soul of downtown St. Charles. Today, Blue Goose is facing the biggest threat to its existence in its 91-year history.
Paul Lencioni, the fourth-generation leader of Blue Goose, came forward last week to ask for the support of the community if the market is to survive. If you have any questions of why they need and deserve our support, please listen to my conversation with Paul. His passion and dedication to his business, employees, customers, and community is unmistakable in his voice.
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Join us as we learn more about the vibrant arts community in Elgin. Featuring: Amanda Harris, Cultural Arts Manager for the City of Elgin and Managing Director of the Elgin Fringe Festival; Kari Christensen, Director of Development and Community Engagement for the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra; and Erin Van Horne, Upper School Art Teacher, and Bonita Goist, Community Outreach Coordinator at Elgin Academy.
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We visit Cheryl Holz in her downtown Aurora studio where she shares her thoughts on: rocks, leaves, and dead bugs; storage and organization; and the hazards of trying to be a doctor AND a dentist. (Just pick one)
We also visit the Aurora studio of Maureen Gasek, who tells us about: digging holes to China; cartography; and tangerine ringneck doves.
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Jessica Fincher shares her thoughts on: starting later; painting parties; learning from Maureen Gasek and Anne von Ehr; making personal connections through art; the super cool Cynthia Hellyer Heinz; and lucky chickens.
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Brea visits the kitchen of Abby Beck, candidate for the Batavia City Council in the Fifth Ward. Brea and Abby discuss: walking and biking your city; environmental science; the WellBatavia Initiative; the City Council’s impact on urban design; diversity of representation; and balancing family and public service. (And bioswales!)
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Laura Lynne shares her thoughts on: art school; corporate jobs; goofing off; her artistic style; farmers markets; @dadasoulface; and her plans for the near future.
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The Fox River Arts Ramble is back for a repeat performance. In this episode, event organizers Alison Bastian (St. Charles Arts Council), Dani Hollis (Water Street Studios, Batavia), and Lynn Caldwell and Ellen Ljung (Fine Line Creative Arts Center, St. Charles) discuss the origins of the event, the enhancements in store for this year, and what ramblers can expect the second time around.
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Brea chats with Jamie Saam about what her life looks like transitioning out of the role of Executive Director of Batavia MainStreet. We find out some of Jamie's secrets to staying sane while running Bulldog Plumbing with her husband, raising a family, and staying super involved in the community. They also debunk some of the confusion around the upcoming Home Rule referendum on the ballot in Batavia and deep dive into how to have your voice heard in Batavia.
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Tyler (@barberbeardsmith) talks with Patrick about music, the paths to and from, and the connectivity therein. Recorded 6/26/2018 at Beardsgaard Barbers.
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Brea chats with Melissa Monno about grand adventures, making friends on the road, and self-care in the latest episode of River Town Life. Melissa owns River's Edge, a Batavia watering hole and dining establishment. In her free time she travels with her German Shepard Dante on her Ural sidecar motorcycle.
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Tyler (@barberbeardsmith) talks with Amanda the Sassmaster. One of the most awkward conversations ranging from work, pie, string theory, and Indiana. Recorded 5/10/2018 at Beardsgaard Barbers.
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In this eposode Brea chats with Dani Hollis. Dani is a fellow Batavian, Exectutive Director of Water Street Studios and great friend to Brea. They discuss energy and 'woo woo' things, growing up and then moving back to Batavia, and queering the suburbs.
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It’s not everyday I get to interview a Rock Star for a podcast. Ryan Carney is a talented, intelligent, awesome human. We are gonna talk about how music heals and rewires the brain. I’m glad to call him a friend and collaborator.
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