The Emerging Menace Podcast

This episode is a walk down memory lane. From the Great Chicago Fire to Vanished businesses no longer around, this one was a real treat for George & Ken. Pete Kastanes joins them to talk about his Facebook page "Vanished Chicago" then George ends the show with a recall from Toyota, but Ken tells him how they could avoid the recall by doing it the old-fashioned way.

Our special guest is BIGFOOT Race participant Tina Plueger. Tina shares with us her preparation, determination and commitment to finishing this grueling 4-day, 200-mile trek through the Cascade Mountains in Washington. Why Bad Bunny is a bad choice for the Superbowl Half-Time show. Burning leaves, Chicago construction, Stupid criminal stories and a tribute to Jane Goodall round pout this podcast....

Gary drops by from Envirosafe to talk about getting your home ready for the Fall/Winter keeping pests and bugs out. He then tells an amazing story about his father (Ed Pietrucha) while serving in the Army Air Corp. during WWII. Sister Jean at Loyola University finally retires at 103. George finds a "Big Boy." Fast Food prices are just ridiculous, E-Bike rider killed... we need legislatio

The Bears finally get a win; they actually swam in the Chicago River over the weekend, Ken had a stupid experience checking in to a hotel, more famous deaths including remembering Robert Redford and George handles a "Lightening round pretty well.

There's trouble in the pumpkin patch and Theresa joins us for a special update. Anthony Rizzo retires. The Bears are starting out UGLY, more famous deaths to report including Ken's favorite T.V. Judge Frank Caprio. Finally, George has a crush on the Sound of Music.

Hub Arkush from Pro Football Weekly joins Ken & George to talk about the upcoming Bears season. After last season's debacle, the Bears under new Head Coach Ben Johnson looks to turn things around. It's great conversation. Then the show wraps up with Ken & George disagreeing a little bit. It's a great episode (as always)

Besides being Labor Day, Ken & George hit a lot of topics on this one. From Ken noticing the Northwest side of Chicago is looking trashy to Mayor Johnson is up to it again. Then, the U.S. Airforce Thunderbirds are being told that they cracked windows during their practice runs preparing for the annual Air & Water show. What is up with "Cracker Barrel restaurants?" Finally, concern over AI...

Rick Odell's story is pretty similar to most people who are trying to get ahead in the radio industry. It's filled with ups and downs and a few funny mishaps along the way. Anybody who has worked in radio will certainly understand. He found himself hosting one of the hottest weekly shows in Chicago radio history called the "Sunday Lite Brunch" that featured contemporary jazz artists when he worked...

He was synonymous with Sunday Brunch hosting WNUA's Sunday Brunch in Chicago and then continued his success by programming MeTV 87.9 FM Join us as we talk with Rick Odell on Podcast #84

Stupid traffic, the Cubs are in a major slide, Toilet paper responses, good news for Birds at McCormick Place, A legend passes a way, Jim Lovell. Pritzker does something good and unfortunate Lake Michigan drownings.

Ken starts out a little foggy on this one, but George corrects him quickly only to find out George was right all along. Another Las Vegas trip is complete with follies, mishaps and a creepy encounter with some women of the night. Plus Ken becomes a body shop mechanic. No Gas receipts at the pump, Homeless people everywhere and Chinese factories taking their time to ship orders. Illinois budget sho...

Well, it just seems to continue... Ken's riding mower is now broke along with the dryer and they're both going to be expensive repairs. Ken threw a surprise party for his wife and George talks about his new glasses. The CTA reopens some Redline stations after updates to the facilities and it's Corn Season so, where did Mi-Rhye Corn go? George was a guest on another podcast. What? And a couple of C...

With the passing of Chicago Cubs great second baseman, Ryne Sandberg, Ken & George felt compelled to put together a special Podcast. They're joined by Chicago's first Female reporter to be allowed in a Men's Locker room. Cheryl Raye-Stout. Then Mike Esposito from 670 The Score joins in to talk about his memories of Ryne. Finally, George's son, drops in and shares his memories that you will not bel...

It's over 90 again and we're getting a little tired of it. Do you remember the Generic food packaging? in grocery stores? Ken & George talk about that, Beef prices are high, rescued animals from the Texas floods then a memorial to musicians, Ozzy Osbourne, Georg Kooyman, Chuck Mangione, Connie Francis and Wrestling icon, Hulk Hogan.

Ken & George are both back from vacation and talk about their experiences. George went through customs in seconds. Do you love Golf? Ken explains his round of mishaps not only on the golf course but on his daughter's car plus, he has a broken clothes dryer. Ken finds a convenient store that serves warm beverages on a hot day... they are not refreshing. Chicago schools lay off more workers.

Ken paints his lawn; Chicago Public Schools are a mess. Recently, to save money they cut 161 employees of which 87 were Crossing Guards. Pope Leo's house is still in the news. No one seems to know what to do with it. Illinois had new laws go into affect July 1st and we pay tribute to Lalo Shiffrin (you'll know who he is) and George wraps things up with July Highlights.

George is in the UK visiting relatives. He managed to break away for a few minutes and talk with Ken. He is with our #1 Fan "Duncan." from South Hampton.

Ken's back is out; his lawn is in trouble and new tires again. Plus, a towing rip-off and we're seeing a lot of fireflies this year. The Pope has a beef sandwich named after him. Really? What's going on with this BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL? Finally, Ken & George talk a little Cubs baseball.

What was your first concert? Who did you see? Do you even remember it? Well, Ken & George asked a few listeners. Then, former WMAQ Disc Jockey, Terry Stevens who had a top-rated mid-day show along with a feature called "The Afternoon Affair" left and eventually became the Vice President of Promotions with Capitol Records in Nashville, Terry joins Ken & George and go behind the music scene....

There's a "RANT" early on in this podcast so, get ready... It's been a while, but Ken was ramped up. Dean from the band "Infinity" drops by to talk about his sandwich experience at a recent Festival after Ken talked about his disgusting sandwich experience. It comes in three's, another artist passes, and George is questioning why we never see any follow-up from comm...

A/C Wars has begun in Ken's home. We lost Brian Wilson and "Sly." Shame on Uber L.A. and Chicago are tolerating "No Kings Day protests against I.C.E. Plus the Pope celebrates a Mass in Chicago with the Cardinal.

There is nothing that's more fascinating than the weather. Everyone talks about it. It affects all of us and is ever changing. George and Ken talk with Meteorologist, Jon Kratenstein to find out why our weather systems are so extreme now. Is this the future?

This episode is ALL ABOUT BASEBALL. It's our Bi-Annual visit with Mike Esposito from Chicago's 670 "The Score" The Cubs are fun to watch this season ... doing quite well and seem to be on their way to a playoff contention. Meanwhile, the White Sox continue to struggle. We talk both Northside & Southside baseball. ESPN is stepping away from Baseball after a 34-year history of...

It's a busy show. George talks about a weekend wedding, Mary gets a turtle, Ken finishes up the yard and golf season is open. George shares some history about Memorial (Decoration Day) Bennie gets a haircut; UnitedAirline flight attendants settle? Rising electric rates, Midway Airport reconfigures runways, a tribute to Cheers star George Wendt passes and old T.V. themes. A lot to listen to......

The weather in the Midwest is changing. From Tornados to Earthquakes. George reports on what's going on in Illinois. Gary from Envirosafe stops by to give us some tips on Pest Control and an URGENT message about ticks this year. Be aware of the crime happening on Cruise ships plus you can now cruise the Great Lakes. Some talk about Sammy Sosa, and this week in Chicago History.