92.7 WMAY Springfield's Latest Podcasts

Trent R. Nelson speaks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal and Illinois Times, about the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about.

Topics Discussed In This Interview:

• Terrie Malmstrom has been in the pet grooming business for years, but now she has a new venture called Doggie Stylez.

• The Neuhoff Media radio stations in Springfield and Bloomington have been sold to Woodward Communications, Inc., the final sale of the divestiture as part of a strategic decision by the Neuhoff family to exit the broadcast industry after nearly 70 years.

• Gov. JB Pritzker has given final approval to a plan to bolster the state’s tech industry, including an incentives package – backed by $500 million in the state budget – aimed at making Illinois the nation’s leader in quantum computing.

• For the first time, there is now a long-term master plan for the Illinois State Fairgrounds. It identifies opportunities to increase year-round events, attendance and economic impact.

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Erik Davis, managing Editor of Fandango.com stops by for his weekly chat. This week we talk Wicked moving up its release date, M. Knight's intriguing new film Trap, Inside Out 2's staying power at the box office as well as the new films Despicable Me 4 and MaXXXine

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On this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Carlos Ortega - DSI

Trent R. Nelson spoke with Carlos Ortega of Downtown Springfield Inc., concerning the joy of being kind to others, developing Downtown Springfield, what Carlos has done over the last four months, how he plans to innovate DSI in his new position across the future, and so much more.

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In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with:

• Molly Berendt and Brandy Stabler - Compass for Kids

Trent R. Nelson speaks with Molly Berendt and Brandy Stabler of Compass For Kids about love, supporting children, what the organization does, what it's like to be recognized by the federal government, how it all began, and so much more!

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On this episode of Full Disclosure - recorded late this past week - Trent R. Nelson speaks with the President and CEO of the Better Government Association, David Greising, concerning a specific, recent Supreme Court decision that could impact Illinois moving forward, some more ethics talk, plus farming and environmental issues affecting the Louisiana Delta - and so much more!

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ICYMI: Hawk Tuah girl gives her first public interview, a wife has an issue with her husbands inability to hold it on a plane and we update the burgeoning relationship between Flavor Flav and Red Lobster

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Major League Eating's Nick Wehry stops by to chat as he prepares for July 4th's Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Nick let's us know what the vibe is without the legend Joey Chestnut being around. Nick also takes us through his process and preparation for the event, his choice of beverage for bun dipping and whether he and his wife fellow professional eater Miki Sudo have ever destroyed an all you can eat buffet. 

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The Noblest Motive is a podcast where hosts Rocki and Trent Nelson talk about the most pressing issues of the moment and break them down so everyone can understand. 

In this episode, Rocki and Trent spoke with with Dr. Dona Perry of BCBSI concerning gynecology, women's reproductive health, tips, issues, and all about the various different processes that are gone through across a pregnancy, plus so much more!

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In this episode of Talk Of The Town, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Bella Szabo - Springfield Area Art Council
• Eric Hill - SkillsUSA Illinois
• Amy Beadle - Visit Springfield

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On this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Tara Matheson - ImpactLife

Trent R. Nelson spoke with Tara Matheson of ImpactLife concerning the joy of being kind to others, donating blood, and what kind of positive incentive those who give the gift of life can receive all July long!

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