The People of Peoria Podcast
The People of Peoria Podcast is a local show that exists to introduce you to the people and places that shape the culture of the Peoria, Illinois area the most. Join us Host Jeff Himstedt, and producer Tyler Frazee, as we learn the stories behind the places we all know and love, grab coffee (or a beer) with the people who are making a difference in the community, and discover things about Peoria we never knew! Got ideas for the show or businesses, people, and organizations that should be featured? Send us an email at thepeopleofpeoriapodcast@gmail.com.
Episodes
65 episodes
Anxiety is a Dirty Liar! (Brittany Richmond)
This weeks episode we sit down with Teen Mental Health Speaker, Anxiety Expert and Author and discuss the mental health of not just our youth.. but us! Society is warming up to talking more and more about mental health.. they question is, how d...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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49:54
Dead people
ohhhh man this was fun! Jessica Huffines told us allllll about the mortuary world and I am absolutely here for it!
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:37:56
Joshua Lanning
Josh is an extremely accomplished three star chef from north Peoria. He has traveled the world cooking for the most wealthiest of people but now he is back in the 309 with him family as a co-owner of Slow Hand Craft BBQ. Its an incredible...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:37:26
Flower Power
Flowers, Events and a little bit of life mixed in… nothing is off the table in this discussion. In this episode learn how LeFleur Floral Design + Events, located in Washington,Illinois started as a little retail shop and has cultivat...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:28:10
"Riding Beyond Limits: Unbridling Success with Equestrian Pro, Kristina Koehler"
"Join us in the saddle for an exhilarating episode as we talk with Kristina Koehler, owner and head trainer at Eyes up Equestrian. Discover how Kristina is leading area riders and enthusiasts as she carves out spaces for ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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50:53
A Kids Book About Consent (Karli Johnson)
We sit down with Karli Johnson M.S.Ed, international TEDx Speaker, Educator, Advocate, and Author of the best selling “A Kids Book About Consent” in a fun, informative and approachable conversation on sex, consent, masculinity and more! “A Kids...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:08:52
quarantine polaroid journal (Alex Loental)
“Film isn’t dead, and neither is the spirit of analog photography in Peoria, IL. On today’s episode we interviewed local film photographer and Peoria DIY punk scene documentarian Alex Loental. follow him and his photography adventures o...
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1:02:51
Foraged Roots Apothecary (Lily Scalf)
At Foraged Roots Apothecary inspire kids through art, science and nature through thiernatural dye kits. They give kids a fun hands on activity that grows confidence and problem solving skills. Foraged Roots Apothe...
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54:03
Afterfund (Omar Yunus)
"Jeff welcomed Omar Yunus, a cofounder at Afterfund, which is a global digital endowment platform. In this episode, Jeff crunched down on some baklava while the two guys discussed beards, Jeff's passion project (the Evan Bed), the effect...
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1:39:40
Galacto Corporation (Daniel Mueller)
“In this one we interviewed Daniel Mueller, the Founder and CEO of Galacto Corporation and discussed their newest innovation… an AI secretary which remembers your day. We discuss memory loss, hacking, the future of AI, and much more”
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54:28
!!!! MISSING PERSON!!!! (Logan Dunne)
Logan Dunne has been missing from Carle (Methodist) hospital since June 2nd at 5:30 am. Wearing a blue shirt, jeans, and Adidas shoes. Brownish/ red hair and he does not have his glasses. If you have ANY information please call 911 and report i...
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49:57
Greater Peoria Honor Flight ( Luke & Yvonne Rosenbohm
How a group of Peoria area volunteers are giving our local veterans an experience of a life time. And how one Scottish woman can out whit the FAA and track down the love of her life airman.
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Episode 27
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1:03:25
Richard's on Main
Secret tunnels, speakeasies and steak dinners till 4:00 am! Fitting for any full length feature, in this week’s episode you’ll hear the story of a rebirth of a Peoria legend. Join us on another wild adventure as we dive under Main Street and...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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50:37
Baked Blessings (Lisa Rodeghiero)
In a small shop in Morton, Illinois, Lisa is using her happy place to bake some of the coolest cookies in the area. Between the two of them, they are cranking out an extraordinary amount of sweets. Take a listen to the cookie queen!
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Episode 25
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1:06:56
Selfie Space ( Renee Waller )
Get your selfie on! Down In the heart of downtown Peoria the selfie space is lit up! Whether you want a picture in a tub full of balls, in the jungle room, and the scream room, or the mirror room. Plan your next event with Renee at The S...
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Episode 24
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46:05
Peoria Camera Shop ( Ava Kamm )
What happens when you get a master’s degree in Zoology? Well you wind up saving one of Peoria’s historic treasures and buy a camera shop! Join us for another fun filled episode as Reagan and Tyler sit down with Peoria Camera Shop’s owner, Av...
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Episode 23
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24:34
Shhh.... Its That Guy's Secret -( Aaron Selburg )
What happens when everyone’s favorite host skips out on an episode….? Shhh… it’s That Guy’s Secret! Reagan and Tyler are joined by guest co-host Stephen Graves and sitting down with the legend himself, Aaron Selburg. Find out what happens wh...
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Episode 22
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1:10:20
Busey Bank Bridge Center ( Luisa Gomes )
Luisa Gomes talked to us about how the Busey Bank bridge center helps individuals with financial coaching. Everything from improving your credit score to buy your dream home to setting up retirement for yourself. And most importantly, the servi...
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Episode 21
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49:57
Triple Dipple's & MadMac's Coffee ( Harreld Webster, Jr. )
How do you become the best cheese cake baker in all the land?… study broadcast journalism, work as a dispatcher, attempt to glue back a beard at a mortuary, sprinkle some teaching over it all and of course… listen to your wife! Join us for anot...
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Episode 20
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1:30:22
Hoop House Creative (Connor Parkhurst)
What happens when everyone agrees that cinematography is magic? The gang winds up in the basement (that is most definitely not his mother’s) of Hoop House Creative’s founder Connor Parkhaust. Tune in this week for a wi...
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Episode 19
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1:20:38
MUSE Morton (Katie Vanderburg)
A divorce coach, ceramic artist, and real estate investor walk into a bar... Katie Vanderburg hosted the team a MUSE in Morton (headquarters for all her and her husbands many and varied businesses) and we talked everything from what it means to...
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54:28
Discover Peoria ( J.D. Dalfonso )
We sat down with J.D with Discover Peoria to find out what really is Discover Peoria about and what do they do. There is so many different opportunities they have to offer that we don't think most of you guys know about! http...
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Episode 18
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1:20:43
Big Mike's Donuts & Coffee ( Big Mike )
Mike opened his doors to The People of Peoria Podcast to explain how Youtube landed him at the hottest new donut shop around! There is a passion with donuts and Mike certainly has that! https://www.facebook.com/bigmikesdonutscoffee...
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Episode 17
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57:08
Ox Wood Bat Company ( Justin Fletcher )
Baseball has been in Peoria for years and has had some great professional players come through during those years. Justin Fletcher has paved the way for his youth baseball/softball athletes to learn and play the game with passion. From le...
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51:25
(38)Bears, Bites, Battlestar Galactica (Samm Hutchison)
Single ingredient treats that are also healthy is what Bear Bites is all about! We had the chance to sit down with Samm and learn more about the operations behind the local dog food store. If your looking for dog food or healthy treats for your...
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Episode 38
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37:04