Fox Valley Voice
By Fox Valley Voice
Fox Valley VoiceJun 08, 2018
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
Charlie Zine (read the Chicago Tribune article about Charlie's travels on the full length of the mighty Fox River)
Fainting at Pitchfork Music Festival
Restaurants circa 1989
Lemongrass (the plant)
Cold calling your friends
The Great Batavia Garbage Sticker Shortage of 2021
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)"
Abby Beck
Jaime and Brea talk to Batavia city council member Abby Beck about how and why she got involved in local politics and how you, dear listeners, can get involved too.
Recorded 4/26/2021
We want to hear from you! Click here to send a voice message or email talk@foxvalleyvoice.com or call 630-492-0369.
Links and Shout Outs
City of Batavia - City Council
Roundabouts on Freakonomics Radio
Amsterdam Bicycle Company (The Netherlands)
Photo by Abby Beck
Music by James Cardis
Scott Tipping
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.
We want to hear from you! Click here to send a voice message or email talk@foxvalleyvoice.com or call 630-492-0369.
Shout Outs
Scott jamming with David Hidalgo of Los Lobos at Rosa’s
Viking Ship at Good Templar Park
Suicide Prevention Services of America - Run For Life 5k
Photo by Susan May Romano
Music by James Cardis and Scott Tipping
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)
A Tiny Particle’s Wobble Could Upend the Known Laws of Physics (NY Times)
Q: Into the Storm (HBO Max)
Music by James Cardis
Joe Erbentraut
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.
Fact Check
North Burger @ Sidecar Supper Club: Two hand-packed 4oz patties; Choice of cheese (Wisconsin Cheddar, Gorgonzola, Jalapeno Jack, or Gouda); Grilled Onions; House Pickles; Garlic Aioli; Brioche bun
Shout outs
Aurora West Forest Preserve
Batavia Community Diversity Initiative
We Have All Hit a Wall (New York Times)
Annie Hex
The Prophets by Robert Jones, Jr.
HBO Max: The Nanny; Full Bloom
Elizabeth Cronin - Asrai Garden
KaneVax.org
Tab Reloader - Firefox Add-on
Community Garden
Batavia Depot Museum
Kane County Cougars
Chicago Steel Hockey
Music by James Cardis
The Real Goose
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. Leave a message at 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 or message to talk@foxvalleyvoice.com.
This week’s shoutouts go to:
The Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden
Music by James Cardis. Photo by Jaime Gutierrez.
Daylight Savings and Trust
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 talk@foxvalleyvoice.com.
This week’s shoutouts go to:
Travis - TCR Diaries
Curtis - Good Morning Aurora
Joe - Queering the Burbs
Music by James Cardis. Photo by Brea Hayes.
What Shall We Talk About?
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. Call 630-492-0369 and ask them anything or email talk@foxvalleyvoice.com if you want to come on air and share a story about what your life has been like and what you’ve been up to in this past year.
Music by James Cardis. Photo by Brea Hayes.
Paul Lencioni
www.bluegoosemarket.com/
Produced by Jaime Gutierrez. Music by James Cardis.
Human Trafficking in the Fox Valley
Aurora 88s Roller Derby
aurora88s.com/
Jamie Saam
FVV096 Quenby Schuyler
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.