From Startup to Success!

Greg and Dan talk with Chris Setti of the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council about scalable entrepreneurship and how small businesses with the right resources and opportunities can grow into much larger companies. He discusses why access to capital remains one of the biggest challenges for…

Can AI Escape the Sandbox?

Greg and Dan talk with Dave Johnson of Pearl Technology about Anthropic’s AI research and the use of sandbox environments to safely test powerful AI systems. He explains what a “sandbox” is and how isolated environments have traditionally been used to test potentially harmful software, including vi…

Ready, Set, Roll!

Greg and Yvonne talk with Taylor “TaBoo” and Reema “Honey Suckerpunch” about the Peoria Prowlers Roller Derby team, how it got started, and its welcoming, all-gender approach to the sport. They explain how newcomers can learn to skate and get involved, share what inspired each of them to join the t…

Amplify the Mission!

Greg and Yvonne talk with Paul “Doc” Watson of TCRC, Tazewell County Resource Centers, about the organization's mission to support individuals with developmental disabilities and visual impairments and help them live lives of greater choice and independence. He also previews the upcoming Amplify th…

Family, Athletics & Community!

Greg and Yvonne talk with Brooke and Marcellus Sommerville about their son, Lathan Sommerville, returning to his alma mater, Richwoods High School, on Sunday, August 16, for the Court to the Classroom event. They discuss Lathan's desire to give back to the Peoria community and use his experiences i…

Celebrating Italian Heritage!

Greg and Yvonne talk with Mar Sergenti of the Italian-American Society about the 95th Annual Festa Picnic  and Mark Misselhorn about the 100th anniversary of Agatucci's, happening Sunday, August 9, from 12-5 p.m. at Hickory Grove Park. This year's Festa is extra special as it brings together two lo…

Nature Needs Us!

Greg and Yvonne talk with Jerry Kolb and Valerie Wolfe of the Friends of Rocky Glen about the importance of preserving Rocky Glen Park and why community support is needed to protect this unique natural treasure. They preview Kickapoo Brew, happening Friday at Pour Bros. Craft Taproom, with festivit…

The Art of Ventriloquism!

Greg and Yvonne talk with Taylor Mason about his upcoming performances at the Avanti's Event Center tomorrow night and Mason City Limits Comedy Club on Saturday night. He reflects on how he first got into ventriloquism at a young age and how his passion for entertaining audiences has grown into a s…

Ignite Your Creativity!

Greg and Yvonne talk with Julie Traekenschuh about the upcoming annual Ignite Peoria, happening Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Peoria Civic Center. She explains that Ignite Peoria is a free, community-driven celebration of creativity featuring local artists, musicians, makers, performers, in…

Folk Meets Symphony!

Greg talks with Gregory Alan Isakov about his upcoming performance with the Peoria Symphony Orchestra on August 18 at the Prairie Home Alliance Theater. He reflects on how he got his start in music, what it's been like to watch his career steadily grow over the years, and why continuing to perform …