Old School Red Hill

HAPPY NEW YEAR! The guys start off 2024 with their 2nd draft, this time Chip, Dave, Gary and Bryno are building their schedule with teachers from RHHS.  Have fun along with them as they build their 8 hour high school schedule and reminisce about our favorite hallways.   Thanks to our sponsors: Andrews Insurance part of the Burkhart Insurance Agency,  Peoples State Bank, & Griffins Pizza House....

Have you ever sat and wondered……I wonder what the Old School guys would list as their top 10 Christmas songs? Well, wonder no more! And the guys throw in some Red Hill Christmastime memories.  Thanks to our sponsors: Andrews Insurance part of the Burkhart Insurance Agency,  Peoples State Bank, & Griffins Pizza House.   Please let them know you heard about them here on our podcast. Old School R...

He was in the middle of the sports scene during the consolidation, was a multi sport athlete, and then a highly successful Little League coach in Bridgeport. Please welcome Doug Hardacre to the Old School Red Hill podcast. Doug talks about his health after a pretty big scare (spoiler alert he’s back to playing tennis and lifting weights) his playing days in high school, his coaching days, and then...

The Bridgeport Leader Project has kicked off! The Old School Red Hill Podcast has partnered with the Lawrence County Historical society to digitize our town’s great newspaper and give everyone the access to these publications online.  Our initial goal is to get “the podcast years” from 1974 to the early 90’s online and then continue and add more years both before and after that era.  To donate ple...

What happened this week in 1991? Let’s find out. The guys discuss everything from the class of 41 reunion, a big school board election and the battle of the winless  Salukis vs the winless scoreless Indians in what many involved have called the “Toilet Bowl.”  However….this game was far more interesting than the records would indicate.    Chip says goodbye to a faithful Red Hill fan in Mr. Terry H...

It’s Homecoming Time again. The best parade of any small town in America, Pep Rally’s, Queen Coronations and a really short dance highlight the festivities.  Oh yeah and a little matter of a football game to serve as the centerpiece.  Enjoy! Thanks to our sponsors: Andrews Insurance part of the Burkhart Insurance Agency,  Peoples State Bank, & Griffins Pizza House.   Please let them know you h...

What if RHHS had a sports Hall of Fame. Who would be on the first ballot and who would get in?  The guys make their nominations for the fantasy HOF induction class.  Have a listen and see what you think. Agree? Disagree?  Let us know.  And remember this is a fantasy HOF-- this is not an official induction class.  (Stay through the school song) Thanks to our sponsors: Andrews Insurance part of the...

Another installment of our QB episodes. This time it’s 1984 through 1988.  A dash of Shawn Griesemer, a sprinkle of Hite Baldwin and a whole bunch of Clifford York.  The boys say one final goodbye to Grays and share some great RH sightings while taking in the last meals.   Thanks to our sponsors: Andrews Insurance part of the Burkhart Insurance Agency,  Peoples State Bank, & Griffins Pizza Hou...

A little different pod this time….no topic….just us talking about what comes up.  We say goodbye to Grays after a storied history, discuss some RH sports, Harold Tucker and the MDA telethon and much more.  STAY TUNED TIL LATER IN THE POD FOR A MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT! Thanks to our sponsors, Gray’s Restaurant, Andrews Insurance, Peoples State Bank, & Griffins Pizza House.   Please let them know you...

Let's take a look what was going on in our neck of the woods in 1984.  Great music, movies and the normal summertime fun in our great hometown.  Thanks to our sponsors, Grays Restaurant, The Andrews Insurance Agency, Tyler Griffins Pizza House and Peoples State Bank.  Old School is written, directed and produced by Chip Jamerson, David King, Gary Emmons and Brian Emmons. 

*****Part 2***** It’s Little League draft night at Old School.  Each of the owners has $120 and will attempt to build a roster that can conquer Lanterman Park.  237 players are up for grabs that played on the Moose, Lions, Bank, Legion and The Union.  Let us know who’s team you think is the best.  Thanks to our sponsors, Gray’s Restaurant, Andrews Insurance, Peoples State Bank, & Griffins Pizza Ho...

It’s Little League draft night at Old School.  Each of the owners has $120 and will attempt to build a roster that can conquer Lanterman Park.  237 players are up for grabs that played on the Moose, Lions, Bank, Legion and The Union.  Let us know who’s team you think is the best.  Thanks to our sponsors, Gray’s Restaurant, Andrews Insurance, Peoples State Bank, & Griffins Pizza House.   Please let...

The guys take a look at what was going on in the summer of 1986. Bryno was, at least in his own mind, as close to cool as he would get, Gary was smashing home runs with a great little league all star team, Chip was about to rock the junior high like a Casey’s top 40 and King was getting hogs ready for auction.  Have fun listening! Thanks to our sponsors, Gray’s Restaurant, Andrews Insurance, Peopl...

We get the pleasure of having a nice conversation with THE greatest international Red Hill fan.............. Vinicius Araujo.  Vinny brings his passion for the Salukis and tells about his fascinating life. Find out what it was like moving to the county from Brazil, what he did after RHHS and where he is now.  Enjoy! Thanks to our sponsors, Gray’s Restaurant, Andrews Insurance, Peoples State Bank,...

Our very own Chip Jamerson is a guest on TALKING SPORTS with Steve Anderson and Bill Richardson on WAKO. Thanks to DLC Media’s Dave Crooks for allowing us to publish this episode with their audio. We are obviously BIG WAKO fans from our childhoods and Bill Richardson is one of the good guys in writing and broadcasting sports. Hope you enjoy!   Thanks to our sponsors, Gray’s Restaurant, Andrews Ins...

Get your hair combed, your dancing shoes and your rented tux or dress ready……it’s Prom Time!!   Whether it’s at the high school gym or the Holiday Inn a live band or a DJ one thing is for certain.  There will be a punch bowl picture in the paper.    Thanks to our sponsors, Gray’s Restaurant, Andrews Insurance, Peoples State Bank, & Griffins Pizza House.   Please let them know you heard about them...

Get your hair combed, your dancing shoes and your rented tux or dress ready……it’s Prom Time!!   Whether it’s at the high school gym or the Holiday Inn a live band or a DJ one thing is for certain.  There will be a punch bowl picture in the paper.    Thanks to our sponsors, Gray’s Restaurant, Andrews Insurance, Peoples State Bank, & Griffins Pizza House.   Please let them know you heard about them...

It’s trivia time on the Podcast. Gary hosts this show with lots of fun and difficult questions.  Does Dave prevail, can Chip continue his mastery of all things RH trivia, can Bryno not choke away another competittion?   Thanks to our sponsors, Gray’s Restaurant, Andrews Insurance, Peoples State Bank, & Griffins Pizza House.   Please let them know you heard about them here on our podcast.   Old Sch...

The last of our “Meet The Host” shows and this one is on the eldest of the group in 1987 graduated Brian Emmons. Bryno talks of his time growing up in Bridgeport during the 70s and 80s and what a wonderful place it was to grow up. He touches on many of the teachers that he had that touched his life and some of the best friends a person could hope for that he met along the way.   Thanks to our spon...

Jr Pro basketball was everything good about RH.  The anticipation of playing on the varsity floor as you watched your heroes the night before you took the court.  The early morning feel of getting to a cold gym and putting on your penny. Teaming up with your classmates to go against another NBA named squad.  And we discuss the great coaches that we had, many who didn’t have kids playing, just a lo...

Baby you a song you make me wanna roll my windows down and cruuuuise.  When old school comes home we gotta take a cruise around town.  Chip, Gary, Dave and Bryno talk and drive around town like they’ve done so many times before but this time you get to listen in.  It was a fun day for us, hope you enjoy! Thanks to our sponsors, Gray’s Restaurant, Andrews Insurance, Peoples State Bank, & Griffins P...

The Boys Are Back!! For the first time since 1993 all four of the hosts are in the old gym at the same time and this time we have microphones.  Take a trip down memory lane with us as we broadcast from up in the southwest corner of the greatest gym in southern Illinois.  Guests include, 6-Gun Billy Hughes, Justin Scherer, Super fan Kerry Hill and  featuring lost archived tapes of the great Robert...

Ever wonder what happened in Bridgeport this week in 1992?  No reason to wonder any longer…… Thanks to our sponsors, Gray’s Restaurant, Andrews Insurance, Peoples State Bank, & Griffins Pizza House.   Please let them know you heard about them here on our podcast. Old School Red Hill pod is a production of Empulse Radio and written, directed and produced by Chip Jamerson, Gary Emmons, David King an...

One of, if not, THE greatest Red Hill fan of all time is in the spotlight in this “Meet The Host” episode. Chip is RH through and through whether he lives in Bridgeport or Colfax,  his heart is always in Saluki country.  Born to two outstanding educators, Lenn and Mary, he has made his own way in educating children of all ages and bring a unique enthusiasm to whatever he does.  He loves music, spo...

What happened this week in 1987?…find out with Chip, Gary and Bryno as they pour over the Daily Record and see what’s shakin.  City council meetings get heated, some high scoring basketball and maybe we discuss a name that isn’t being used much anymore much to our delight.  Stick around til the end for a special guest with a 1987 review. Thanks to our sponsors, Gray’s Restaurant, Andrews Insurance...