Greg & Dan Show Interviews

Dan talks with director Kevin Wickhart and actress Megan Blardo about Eastlight Theatre’s upcoming production of Hands on a Hardbody , a musical inspired by the true events captured in the 1997 documentary of the same name. They discuss the unusual true story behind the show, how it was transformed into a stage musical, the cast bringing these characters to life, and what drew Kevi...

Dan talks with Jason and Matt Lowe of the Lowe Brothers about their musical journey, which dates back to 1996, and how they have rediscovered their sense of purpose and passion for performing over the years. The brothers share how they got their start, the opportunities they’ve explored throughout their careers, and why they believe it’s never too late to pursue a dream. They also disc...

Dan talks with Ken Zurski, announcer for the Morton Marching Invitational, and Andy Empey, Co-Director of Bands at Morton High School, about the 20th Annual Morton Marching Invitational, happening Saturday, September 26 at Morton High School, with performances beginning at 2:30 p.m. The annual competition welcomes marching bands from across Illinois and beyond to showcase their field shows before...

Dan talks with Steve Holihan of Benjamin F. Edwards about the recent surge in long-term interest rates, with the 30-year U.S. Treasury yield reaching its highest level since 2004. Steve explains what Treasury yields are, why they’re rising, and what higher long-term rates can mean for consumers, businesses, borrowing costs, and the overall economy. They discuss the combination of persistent...

Dan talks with Dr. Angie Cooksy, Vice President for Enrollment, Marketing & Communications at Bradley University, about the excitement surrounding the new academic year and welcoming Bradley’s largest incoming undergraduate class in four years to campus. She discusses the renewed energy and buzz among students, new features and improvements around campus, and the university’s conti...

Dan talks with Cheryl Langley and local author Joe Chianakas about the upcoming Between the Lines Literary Expo, happening Saturday, September 26 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. at the Peoria Civic Center. The event brings readers and writers together for a celebration of books and storytelling, giving attendees the chance to meet authors, discover new work, and learn more about the journey from an idea...

Dan talks with Leslie Rothan, Governmental Affairs Director for the Peoria Area Association of REALTORS® (PAAR), about the organization’s efforts to help make downtown Peoria more inviting and community-focused through improvements to Fulton Plaza. They received a Placemaking Grant from the National Association of REALTORS® to support the project, part of a national program designed...

Dan talks with DeLoss Jahnke about the mounting economic pressures facing farmers and ranchers, from high beef prices and changing trade policy to the rising cost of simply operating a farm. They discuss the Trump administration’s recent move to temporarily expand lower-tariff beef imports, including beef from Argentina, as an effort to bring consumer prices down He explains why things feel...

Greg and Dan talk with Morgan DeGroot, Raynah Unes-Reid, and Lavender Critz about Morgan Needs an Organ, the community effort supporting Morgan as she searches for a kidney donor and navigates her transplant journey. Morgan shares her personal story, including the challenges she has faced and experiencing dissociation while dealing with everything surrounding her health and search for a donor. Lav...

Greg and Dan talk with Cody Birely, physical therapist and Founder and President of Prairieland Adaptive, about the organization’s mission to expand access to adaptive sports, recreation, and fitness for individuals with physical disabilities and visual impairments throughout Central Illinois. He shares how his background in physical therapy and neurological rehabilitation, along with years...

Greg and Dan talk with Pete McMurray of the Brothers’ McMurray Family Charity about the McMurray family’s personal journey with cancer and how those experiences inspired them to turn their family’s strength into a mission to help others. He shares the story of growing up as one of 12 McMurray siblings and how cancer has directly affected their family, including four siblings who...

Greg and Dan talk with Shawn Degenhart of GospelFest Ministries about the upcoming A Country Gospel Fest, happening Saturday, September 26. He shares the story behind how the show came together and what inspired the country-gospel theme, along with what audiences can expect from the performance. He highlights the choir and live band that help bring the music to life and talks about the musicians,...

Greg and Dan talk with author and testicular cancer survivor Brian Sluga about his memoir, The Shriek I Do Remember: Winning the Race of Life and Other Stories , which tells the story of being diagnosed with testicular cancer at just 20 years old while he was a college athlete. He shares the background behind the book, what life was like when he received his diagnosis, and the fear, uncertainty, f...

Greg and Dan talk with Megan Scott, Executive Director of the Peoria Art Guild, about the 64th Annual Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair, happening Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27 at Riverfront Festival Park in Peoria. She previews a weekend that feels like a full arts festival, bringing together more than 100 artists, along with live music and performances, local food and drinks, a Ki...

Greg and Dan talk with Chris Setti, CEO of the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council, about the many festivals and community events recently held throughout Central Illinois and why they can play an important role in local economic development. He discusses how festivals bring people into communities, support local businesses, and give the region an opportunity to showcase its personality, c...

Greg and Dan talk with Dave Johnson of Pearl Technology about the growing role of artificial intelligence in technology people already use every day, including Ring cameras and Amazon Alexa. He explains how Ring uses AI for features such as Familiar Faces, which can recognize enrolled frequent visitors, as well as Search Party, which uses nearby Ring cameras and AI to look for possible matches whe...

Greg and Dan talk to Bret Johnson & Art Karaganis about the Rock and Roll Reunion from this past weekend!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg and Dan talk with Kitty Yanko, Director of the Peoria Humane Society, about the 30th Annual Bark in the Park, happening Saturday, September 26 from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at Tower Park in Peoria Heights. She previews what animal lovers can expect from one of the Humane Society’s largest annual fundraisers, including the Marvelous Mutt Show, dog games, a parade, cake walk, souvenir photos,...

Chuck Levesque, River City Reading Room, stopped by to help us get back to reading for fun.  He recommended two fiction works, one non-fiction and one children's book.   Only 16% of Americans read for pleasure.   Let's turn that around! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cheryl Boswell and her volunteers bring healthy food to folks in our community by teaching  how to grow and prepare food grown in the garden.  Their garden.  My Mother's Community Garden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg and Dan talk with Bradley University Baseball Head Coach Justin Dedman and pitchers Calen Scheider and Robert Sanford about GO Day, the annual community event in Downtown Peoria, and how Bradley Baseball gets involved and connects with the community. Dedman, who is entering his second season leading the Braves, also discusses the team’s fall season and upcoming home games on October 8 a...

Greg and Dan talk with Connie Davis, Founder and Executive Director of SAMS (Stray Animal Midway Shelter), about the organization’s history and mission of reducing the number of animals euthanized in Central Illinois by finding pets loving homes. She previews the annual Woofstock, happening Sunday, September 20 from noon–4 p.m. at the Kickapoo Sportsman’s Club. The dog-friendly o...

Greg and Dan talk with Dave Johnson of Pearl Technology about the growing amount of fear and misinformation surrounding artificial intelligence and why, despite everyone seeming to have an answer about AI, those answers are not always accurate. He addresses alarming claims that AI is “evil” or actively plotting to harm humans, explaining why attributing human characteristics such as mo...

Greg and Dan talk with Ken Zurski, traffic reporter for WMBD, about the recent NBC4 news helicopter crash in Los Angeles, which killed aerial journalist Eliana Moreno, pilot George Marciniw, and a person on the ground. He explains how hearing about the tragedy immediately brought back memories of his own experience surviving a small plane crash many years ago after the aircraft’s engine quit...

Greg and Dan talk with Clark Kellogg, longtime CBS Sports college basketball analyst and former NBA player, about coming to Peoria for “Hope Has An Army,” the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Annual Fundraiser, happening Thursday, October 1 at Venue Chisca. He also reflects on his own journey, the importance of his faith throughout his life and career, learning to see the bigger...