Reppin' the Stateline Podcast w/ John, George & Josh

After what seems to be forever, the guys are back for Season 5. And this season will NOT disappoint. The guys recapped their holiday breaks, spoke of some trips they've taken and gave a few updates on their businesses. They also layed out the plan for this season....8 weeks of episodes, a short spring break, & then 8 more weeks departing from the usual 10 weeks on and 10 weeks off because...

All great things must come to an end and season 4 of Reppin The Stateline w/ John, George and Josh is no exception.  This season we followed the guys as they interviewed guests and friends, searched for the best burger in the Stateline, teased eachother like kids on the schoolground and sampled some amazing bourbons...and some of that was all in one episode :-) John, George & Josh would like t...

After a week off for George's impending death by sickness (so glad you are better Georgie Boy!), the guys are back in studio for a hot minute catching up on 2 weeks of pent up conversation. They then travel out to Ridott Corners, with the Stateline's oldest running cast iron griddle (80 years old) for all Josh can describe as "my favorite burger so far" They then finish up back...

The boys are back in studio this week and  are not only trying another Stateline Burger but they have an in studio guest. Colby Campbell, owner of Flow and Dirty Dough in Rockford is joining the mix to speak about his business, sample a Smashburger from The Firehouse Pub in Roscoe and partake in a sampling of Old Rip (IYKYK). Honorable Mentions to: Joshua Bietel at Rockford Rides Ginger & Brad...

This week’s episode of Reppin’ The Stateline Podcast with John, George & Josh finds John travelling to Vegas for EXPCON 2023 leaving an empty seat in studio but an iPad with FaceTime on the table. John recaps his adventures with Venise in Sin City while balancing a mini vacation and one of the largest real estate conferences in the world.  Josh relived his glory days playing college ball and G...

This week the guys have an honored guest in studio, Double T. Terry Turen is a Rockford Radio Icon. Celebrating 30 years on the air Double T has built a home in the Stateline Area. He currently is the host of the morning show on 96.7 The Eagle. Still on the search for the Stateline's best burger the guys are trying  Areo Ale House's Fried Pickle Burger. Then they dive into a deep cut con...

This week the the guys sample a burger from Detour Bar & Grill and then transition to The Eclipse Center for the Stateline Chamber of Commerce & Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce's Influencial Women In Business Awards and Luncheon.  The Keynote Speaker this year was Jennifer Kingston who runs the Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Division at Edward Jones's Corporate Offices in St...

This week is the of our "on the road" segmants for this season. Continuing with finding the Best Burger In The Stateline the guys find themselves at JC's Burgers Beers and Slots in Ogle County on the corner of Route 72 & 251 (11th Street).  Josh recapped his weekend at Camp Sheilah and all the good the Sheila A Doyle Foundation does throughout the year. George recapped Bears ope...

This week John, George and Josh pay tribute to the Late Great Jimmy Buffett with another Best Burger in the Stateline tasting from Baker Street Burgers. As always the guys recap what they did last weekend and give us a preview of this weekends events. Be sure to stop by the Roscoe Fall Festival Parade on Sunday and look for John driving a float for KSG. Please support a cause near and dear to the...

On today's episode the guys partake in their second buger tasting of the season. This week is Double Cheese Burgers with Everything on It Their Way from Buddy's Burgers on Riverside.  They recapped the week and reviewed some amazing things happening in the Stateline Area for the long weekend. We hope you enjoy! To contact George visit https://homewithgeorge.com/ To contact John visit htt...

Season 4 is here and better than ever. Today John, George & Josh kick off the 4th Season of Reppin The Stateline Podcast with a new studio, better audio and video equipment and the hunt for the Best Burger in the Stateline Area! After a recap of the last 10 weeks (there Summer Vacation) the boys dive deep into Burgers. The first burger of the list, A Double Bacon Cheese Burger with Everything...

We are a week away from the premier of Season 4 of Reppin' The Stateline Podcast w/ John, George & Josh This season will be BIGGER & BETTER than ever! Celebrity Guests, a New Studio and the BEST BURGER IN THE STATELINE! We hope you join us  To contact George visit https://homewithgeorge.com/ To contact John visit https://BrodaGaffney.com/ To contact Josh call directly at 815-978-8577...

As all good things must, this season comes to an end. But what better way to celebrate than on a golf course with great people raising money for an amazing cause! We hope you have enjoyed the show so far and we are planning even bigger things for when we return for Season 4 in August. In the meantime be sure to Follow us on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/groups/398922504364890 and watch us on...

This week the guys have a special guest, Ryan Rydell. Ryan is the Chief Everything at RyCom Creative in addition to his many passions and groups. He is on the Board of Directors with the Stateline Chamber of Commerce & Parks Chamber of Commerce, a Member of the Rockford Cosmopolitan Club, a Coach for the Hononegah High School INCubator, President of Stateline Baseball, Vice President of HFB Gr...

This week the guys decide to kick off Memorial Day Weekend with a BANG! And that can mean only one thing, Josh is smoking some meat. Josh smoked 2 slabs of ribs and they paired it with a bottle of 2016 Dry Tomcat Sparkling Wine from Barrel Heaad Winery in Dubuque, IA. This particlure vintage was the Number One Sparkling Wine in the world for 2016 and the winery also had the Number One Sparkling fo...

This week long time listener Cassie Avers sits down with the guys for lunch to discuss the show, life in general and what they need to improve on.  Cassie caught a mistake in production waay back in Season 1 and because of her help George offered to buy her lunch. This week he made good on that promise.  John, George and Josh would like to that all their loyal listeners/viewers for the support. If...

This week the guys meet up in studio to catch up on the week after Cinco de Mayo. They start with weird things either them or their kids enjoy to eat. Josh tells how he got ejected from a Highschool Baseball Game and has to sit a 1 game suspension, John and Josh mention their disappointment in the weather since it has rained the last 2 golf league nights in a row and George recaps a great weekend...

Happy Cinco de Mayo! This week John, George & Josh visit Rockford's newest "cantina" , Chavez Mexican Restaurant at 5494 E State Street for tacos, margaritas & a bit of fun. While dining, Gina, Kimberly and Sherry at the next table decided to join in our festivities. As you can hear (see) the food was good, the drinks where perfect and the atmosphere was fun! Be sure to cont...

This week the guys have their good friend Ryan Monette on the podcast. Ryan is a Financial Planner with Savant Wealth Management in Rockford, IL. He lives in Roscoe with his wife and 3 kids and loves the outdoor and helping people secure their future. They talk about finances, college football and the best date night spots in the area. Ryan want s to help you achieve your goals so call or email hi...

This week the guys have a special guest, their good friend Garrett Erickson (who joins them every year for the annual Reppin’ Da Bears Game Weekend) for a tasting of local wings and average beers. They decided to grab either 10 or 12 wings from the top 3 wing spots, It’s A Wing Thing, Baked Wings & Victory Tap (if you know a better place they should try, comment below) in the Stateline Area. J...

This week the guys are in studio and dive deep into things you should know about your home, insurance and servere spring weather. George gave us some exciting news about his company and closing gifts. Josh runs us through the things to do if you think you need to file a claim and John gives some great advice regarding insurance adjusters, roofers and storm chasers. John also presents information o...

This week Season 3 premeries on location at the amazing Ernie's Midtown Pub. This hidden gem is located on 5th Ave just off 7th Street in the Midtown District and offers a diverse selection of foods and cocktails sure to peak anyone's interest. This gem came on our radar during Rockford's Restaurant Week and we have been regulars ever since. So when we decided to do a location show...

As like most good things, this season too has come to end. The last 10 weeks have been fun and we realy enjoyed our interviews, sit & sips and just getting to share with you all the things we LOVE about the Stateline Area. We look forward to catching up with you again in the Spring (sometime in mid-March). However we decided to give you behind the scenes and bonus footage on our new TikTok acc...

This week we have our latest Sit & Sip and we visit After The Vine in Rockton Illinois. We sampled 5 wines and none disappointed. We tried a Chardonnay from the Sonoma Coast called CoPain Ensemble, and it was actually a white that John enjoyed (he's not a big white guy). Then we switched gears to a Malbec from France called Chateau Du Call Cahors. Our next wine was a Pinot Grigio from Gor...

This week we have the honor of speaking with our long time friend Mike Wright. Mike spent many years of his career working in all aspects of telivision and a fews years ago pivited to Human Resources working for Hughes Resouces in the Stateline Area. Not only is he passionate about helping stateliners find great careers and employment but he cares about the community he lives in. That is why he is...