The EP Podcast

Chris and Hannah welcome the MHR Trivia Team to prep for their 12th Annual Trivia Night on 2/29. Chris wants to reclaim a long lost trivia championship after falling short last year, so they reveal some Rejected Trivia Questions on the show. Scott McQuillan from the EP Girls Softball League also stops by, while Sal Munoz brings gifts and tequila from Unidad! Get the latest news and information con...

Evergreen Park's own "The Pope" Donn Pall, former White Sox pitcher, joins the show to talk about his days playing ball in The EP and his surprising MLB career! Nicki Seidl stops by to talk about the Evergreen Park Library's incredible Sip & Sample event coming up on February 22nd. Chris has another scary conversation with his 4-yr old, and Hannah continues to plan her Mardi Gras party for EP Podc...

Flake Fest, FantiSciFest, Mardis Gras, Cake Parties and so much more! Evergreen Park is busy this month. Chris and Hannah speak with Glenn Pniewski from the village about several big events. Local author Valerie Reynolds talks about her children's book that she will read for EP kids during Black History Month. Plus, find out how you can join us for a Mardi Gras party in the basement! Get the lates...

Chris invites in Evergreen Park Pilates Instructor Terri McCabe only to be ambushed by Hannah and his wife when he doesn't believe it is really exercise. Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in Evergreen Park! Every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for "30 Minutes of Good". Got something to s...

As Chris and Hannah get into a Mardi Gras mood, the folks from Evergreen Park School District 124 stop by with a big announcement concerning a village-wide reading initiative. Chris also speaks with Waste Management about the do's and don't of recycling along with garbage pickup in Evergreen Park. Plus, a stunning true conversation with a 4-year old. Get the latest news and information concerning...

Evergreen Park's own Abbey Murphy just won World Championship Gold for Team USA U18 Women's Hockey. She joins Chris and Hannah to talk about the experience, her future goals and why she will always represent The EP. We also find a possible fix for the winter blahs and speak with the owner of Nest Family Sleep about how those in Evergreen Park with small kids can get better sleep. Get the latest ne...

Chris and Hannah return to kick off the new year with some judging. Chris judges people on vacation, Hannah judges Chris, and their guest is Judge Dan Maloney. Learn about your local Judge who serves Evergreen Park and surrounding areas, plus hear him tell the story of a legendary basketball shot he made years ago for Brother Rice. Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on...

Glenn Pniewski fills in as a guest host and interviews the creator of The EP Podcast, Chris Lanuti. Listen as the guy who normally asks all of the questions has to answer some of his own in a revealing conversation. Plus, you get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in Evergreen Park! Every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homem...

Chris and Hannah celebrate Christmas in Evergreen Park with special guests Father Paul Guzman of Most Holy Redeemer and the return of Village Trustee Mark Marzullo. Plus, a special edition of "Mixology With Mike" to help you entertain guests with easy to make fancy cocktails! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in Evergreen Park! Every week Evergreen Park residents j...

Village Trustee Mark Marzullo returns to the show to share his holiday memories and favorite things about Christmas in The EP. Chris asks him about the rumors surrounding Evergreen Park looking for a brewery. Is it happening? Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in Evergreen Park! Every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homem...

Chris and Hannah discuss Christmas decorating while the EPCHS Madrigal Choir sings during the show. The gang also visits with folks at this past weekend's Evergreen Park Dickens Christmas and Tree Lighting Event. Another one of the "Good People of Evergreen Park" gets rewarded as well! Get caught up on everything going on in The EP. Every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lan...

We reward the first winner of our "Good People of Evergreen Park" contest! YOU could win cash and prizes just for being a good person! Plus, bonus audio from our time with Mayor Sexton last week. The Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce is giving out gift cards for shopping local, and we also have their first winner! And get the lowdown on everything happening locally this weekend to kick the Christ...

Evergreen Park Mayor James Sexton sits down with Chris for a discussion about his life, the direction of Evergreen Park and the upcoming holiday season. In this revealing interview the mayor talks about his battle back to health after contracting West Nile Virus a few years ago. He also talks about new police initiatives by the EPPD this holiday season, business development in The EP and how the v...

Hannah finds a funny story on Evergreen Park social media. Glenn Pniewski from the Village stops by with some big announcements and upcoming local events. Chris reveals his "Bad People of Evergreen Park List" as our "The Good People of Evergreen Park" contest continues! You could win cash and prizes just for being a good person! Every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti...

Several of the Good People of Evergreen Park stop by this week, including several members of Mother McAuley Theater, folks from Jacobs Well and our latest contest winner who is doing something amazing with his prize. Listen as we announce our new village-wide contest..."The Good People of Evergreen Park!" You could win cash and prizes just for being a good person! Every week Evergreen Park residen...

Three great guests join the show this week from The Evergreen Park Food Pantry, EPCHS and The Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce. You will be surprised to find out everything going on right now in The EP! Plus, Chris and Hannah reveal the winner of their Evergreen Park Costume Contest! Every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his baseme...

Chris & Hannah announce a Halloween Costume Contest you can play from home this week. (And you can win some cash too!) Plus, an audio tour of Evergreen Park's scariest homes and details on the Evergreen Park Halloween Stroll. Find out everything going on in The EP as every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for "30 Minutes...

After Chris goes to an exclusive movie showing that has some ridiculous security checks, he bring in Hollywood Insider Ben Belton for the latest buzz in entertainment. Learn about every local fall music festival, Halloween party, and community event in and around Evergreen Park this week as well! Find out everything going on in The EP as every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chri...

Joe Rian writes and sings original tunes ranging from country to blues, and he's one of your neighbors in Evergreen Park. Listen to his story and one of his songs performed live. Plus, Chris starts asking questions about his wife and Hannah doing the workout scene in The EP.  And some backstage audio from this past weekend's EP Library 75th Anniversary Party! Find out everything going on in The EP...

Reid Nuttall and his wife Bridget are Evergreen Park residents and business owners, but their business may suddenly disappear. Listen to how a national issue is affecting one local business. Plus, the band American English and Pyeisha Allen from the EP Youth Department stop by for a chat! Find out everything going on in The EP as every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti...

After Mayor Sexton presented his State of The Village last week, Village Trustee Mark Marzullo helps Chris break down what is happening in Evergreen Park. He also answers if the village has any influence in the current District 124 teacher contract negotiations. Learn about new projects, how businesses develop in Evergreen Park and how healthy The EP is these days. Find out everything going on in...

Chris and Hannah visit the Evergreen Park Candlelight Theater as they prepare for a huge production that opes this weekend. Plus, hear what happened on our Brewery Tour with the listeners! Find out everything going on in The EP as every week Evergreen Park residents join their neighbor Chris Lanuti in his 9-foot homemade oak bar in his basement for "30 Minutes of Good". Got something to say? Call...

A bunch of Evergreen Park residents will be watching a cow very closely this week trying to win cash. The Smiley Tillmon Band previews their upcoming show in 50 Acre Park. Hollywood Insider Ben Belton says a movie just released has huge awards buzz right now. Plus, Chris tells Hannah how he ended up in a walking boot for the next month. Find out everything going on in The EP as every week Evergree...

Chris reveals that this month is incredibly dangerous to middle-aged men with school-aged children, while Hannah questions who is really keeping his household together. Audio from this past weekend's BBQ Bash and another EP Podcast Car Magnet Winner! Plus, is she a Bride-zilla or 100% dead-on right? You decide. There is still time to get on our SEVEN BREWERY TOUR BUS on September 20th! Find out ev...

Chris prepares for his return to the annual MHR BBQ Bash, and this year he hopes to win. Meanwhile organizers and fellow competitors Terry Goggin and Mike Kerwin join the show to talk a little trash. Plus a brand new "Meet The Neighbors!" along with audio from this past week's Back To School Bash! There is still time to get on our SEVEN BREWERY TOUR BUS on September 20th! Find out everything going...