The Emerging Menace Podcast

It's all about Halloween. From candy to costumes. Ken & George talk about some "Tricks" they used to play at Halloween and visit with Bonnie Piltaver-Davies who is a seasonal buyer at a Direct Import company then it's on to Theresa Miller, an award winning "Gigantic" pumpkin grower right here in Illinois. It's all Halloween on this podcast.

She might be 90 but she's as sharp as a tack. Ken's Mom is interviewed. George gives a puppy update; Ken sees garbage flying and Walgreens is closing 1200 stores

FINALLY, we review the Jeff Lynne ELO concert. George is training his new pup. What's going on with the Illinois lottery? Illinois is #1 at what? Hurricane Milton destruction and stupid weather people on air. Ken is NOT a gambler.

Mike Esposito from 670 "The Score" joins us to wrap up the Cubs/Sox 2024 season. A NEW puppy? Roadkill is everywhere, Old-Time Candy, George LOVES Halloween, Allergies? We'll discuss where you can donate to help the recent Hurricane victims.

Ken & George are going to the ELO concert, there's a baby on the way and the Oakland A's say goodbye

This episode we talk about Lawns/Grubs, Mattress stores, Kim Foxx, Shot Spotter in the City, CPS School budgets, Women only CTA trains? Cubs, Sox Bears & Stupid Criminals.

Andy Garcia the play-by-play voice of the Northern Illinois Huskies stops by to talk about the BIG upset win over Notre Dame. Then it's on to frustration with getting new cell phones. George's wife Mary stops by to talk a little Art, and we finish with our stories of 9/11 Ken & George visit with Adam a co-worker at the time who was in New York with Ken at the time. George shares his st...

Episode#35 is all about the Bears upcoming 2024 season with Pro Football Weekly's Founder & Host Hub Arkush. Then George & Ken continue the Football conversation and give their opinions on the season's outcome & record for the Bears.

Here the FULL story of how the "Green Car" came to be. Illinois wants to change their flag. Boeing & NASA issues. George gives us some Labor Day history and Unions are discussed.

Ken FINALLY disconnects from his landline phone, Phil Donahue memorial, Old T.V game and talk shows are discussed. George thinks we watched too much T.V Another pharmacy dilemma, George and his friend started a fire. American Pickers, Caitlin Clark & the DNC round out the show.

Ken & George talk about the end of summer, paper routes, junk drawer review. George is proud of his Horseradish plus a special report from the UK. BIG wallets, the pharmacy drive-thru and finally, a few stupid criminal stories

Ken is flustered because he got locked out of his home before the start of the show and was late. Shows topics include: Las Vegas, a little gift the Cicadas have left behind, John Deere Layoffs while George talks about the new NFL kickoff style and has a story about some Olympic Athletes are living it up on a cruise ship!

Ken talks about his little get away to Saugatuck, MI., Some Athletes are not happy with the Olympic accomodations, Putin wants Alaska back and a few Stupid Criminal stories.

Where has Summer gone? Back to School, how Ken couldn't stand to hear those three little words. It's Corn time! Being 30 years old, any regrets? Real Estate scam? Who will be Kamela's running mate?

Mike Esposito from Chicago's "670 The Score" talks about the first half of the Cubs & Sox seasons. Ken talks about his failed hand surgery appointment and there's some Trump/Biden politics discussed to round out the show.

George and Ken jump on to discuss the Assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump.

A recap of the 4th of July weekend. Grilling, NASCAR, a little Politics, Airline tickets are out of reach.

Dave Santrella attended Columbia College in Chicago with aspirations to be a Disc Jockey. Well, that's not how things ended up. From Radio Station Van driver to summer relief engineer, Dave's career path took him down the road to selling radio airtime at several major radio stations in Chicago and eventually into management. He shares his views on everyday motivation while leaning on his s...

We jumped on last minute so we could talk about the 4th of July, a little debate talk and a final Charlotte update. Happy 4th of July!

Ken & George feature another Columbia College classmate in the "Where are they Now" mini-series. Ken talks about taking his car to the dealership for service. and the winner of the "Best of the Best" Hotdog is announced.

Roz Varon worked at ABC7 Chicago for 35 years as a Traffic & Transportation Anchor/Reporter. She is known for having been the first person in the country to report traffic reports on morning television. She is an Author, Philanthropist and Breast Cancer survivor. It's a fascinating interview about determination and dedication.

A/C Wars have started at Ken's house again. George has it so cold in house you could store meat! Has Technology passed you by? Ken gets a call from a salesperson, and he can't understand what the young man is selling. Ken talks about his James Taylor concert debacle, A Caitlin Clark update and George goes off on a Dr. Phil episode.

Back from his trip to Mt. Rushmore, the Badlands and other stops, George talks about small town hospitality, Wall Drug... Overated? Ken talks about Walmart before & after Sam Walton passed away. Father's Day is coming up, Maxwell Street is coming back to Chicago, a final Charlotte update and judging the best Hotdogs and Pizza in your neighborhood. Finally a STUPID criminal of the week.

Actor, Singer, Songwriter, Announcer and Commercial Voiceover Artist Doug James shares his journey from a small town in Iowa to acting roles in T.V. shows Chicago Fire & PD, Boss, Diversion and film roles in Grace is Gone, Widows, The Express and Just like a Woman. Plus, 100's of Radio and Television Commercials and Cartoon work. We're pretty sure you've heard or seen him somewhere...

George is on vacation again and checks in with Ken.