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Daylight Savings and Trust

Fox Valley VoiceMar 17, 2021

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James Cardis

James Cardis

Here's our guest, James Cardis, with the episode description:

"I had the distinct and unqualified pleasure of joining Jaime and Brea for this recording, which happened to occur on the back patio of our house the evening of Tuesday, May 25th. It's true, this washed up old man played basketball in the park with a bunch of college kids just moments prior to joining the record, and yet I delivered an unparalleled guest appearance, not once pausing to catch my breath and down half a Gatorade.

In this episode, Jaime and Brea catch up with each other about how they enjoyed the Fox Valley since their last episode, hatch plans for the summer, and talk about when (and where) they might reconvene. Some might say that I'm the straw that stirs the drink, the seasoning to this locally sourced audio stew, a ceaseless source of needless tangents and good-natured roasting. Some might say that, sure. You'll have to listen and see if you agree.

Mentioned in this episode, in something approaching chronological order:

The Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden

Jake Mack

Schaefer Greenhouses, Inc

Branch Gardens

Summer Solstice Yorkville

Charlie Zine (read the Chicago Tribune article about Charlie's travels on the full length of the mighty Fox River)

RiverEdge Park

Fainting at Pitchfork Music Festival

Madison Square Garden

Restaurants circa 1989

CDC

Laurelwood Park

Lemongrass (the plant)

Google

Stale beer and blue mouthwash

Cold calling your friends

Longmont Potion Castle

The Great Batavia Garbage Sticker Shortage of 2021

Batavia Boardwalk Shops

Bocaditos Cafe

WindMill Grille & Pizzeria

Photo by Brea Hayes

Music by yours truly 🤩

Tell us about your favorite patio in the comments, or leave us a voicemail at 630-492-0369.

See you on the links 🏌️

James (5/27/2021)"

May 27, 202101:02:08
Abby Beck
May 07, 202155:15
Scott Tipping
Apr 21, 202152:59
Spring 2021 Elections with Eric Schelkopf

Spring 2021 Elections with Eric Schelkopf

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.

We want to hear from you! Click here to send a voice message or email talk@foxvalleyvoice.com or call 630-492-0369.

Fact Check

Rickets - the softening and weakening of bones in children, usually because of an extreme and prolonged vitamin D deficiency.

Shout Outs

The Total Scene (Eric’s music blog)

Heinz Brothers Greenhouse

The Venue Aurora

Almanac Coffee and Cocktails

Acquaviva

A Tiny Particle’s Wobble Could Upend the Known Laws of Physics (NY Times)

Q: Into the Storm (HBO Max)

Music by James Cardis

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Human Trafficking in the Fox Valley

Human Trafficking in the Fox Valley

Tens of thousands of people in the Chicagoland area are victims of sex and labor trafficking each year. We talk with three advocates to learn about the resources available to these survivors and what we can do to help. Guests: Karen Schultz, City Director, Refuge for Women-Chicago; Kevin Drendel, Board Member, Administer Justice; Kimberly Fay, Staff Attorney, ATLAST. Music by James Cardis. Closing song: Justice Sees by Abby Newell. Thanks to Drendel & Jansons Law Group for sponsoring.
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Scott Mackay

Scott Mackay

Enjoy Episode 095, wherein I have a thorough, uncensored conversation with Scott Mackay, morning show host at 95.9 The River and realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage St. Charles. Topics include: lying to Kenny Loggins; working alongside Kevin Matthews; growing up in New England; how much is enough?; his lovely wife Susie; getting real about real estate; his boss/co-host Danielle Tufano; PechaKucha Batavia; and famous rants caught on tape (see Orson Welles and Casey Kasem). Music written and performed by James Cardis.

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