Greg & Dan Show Interviews

Pearl Technology’s Dave Johnson joins The Greg and Dan Show to discuss more in-depth details on how the hacking group Blackcat breached United Healthcare.

Johnson explains how easily Blackcat accessed information from United Healthcare and the lack of action from United Healthcare after the breach.

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With storm season upon us, Greg and Dan talk to Roger Hill of Silver Lining Tours, a collective of tornado and storm chasers that offer storm chasing tours across the country. 

Hill discusses his passion for storm chasing, the outlook of this week’s projected severe weather, and how the shifting of the seasons have affected storm season. 

Dan's brother, Russ, is currently on one of the Silver Lining Tours in Oklahoma City. Greg and Dan will speak with him later this week.

Visit silverliningtours.com for more information.

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Author Robert Fromberg stops by The Greg and Dan Show to discuss his newest book, Gee, That Was Fun: 7 Days of Mayhem, 1983.

Fromberg’s history-based novel was inspired by his own sickness which led him to researching Peoria’s botulism outbreak in 1983 and left him imagining what the victims went through during that period of time. 

Throughout the novel, Fromberg researched other events, coincidences, bad ideas, and more that occurred during those 7 days (October 14 - 20) in New York City, Washington DC, and Peoria.

Gee, That Was Fun will be available on Tuesday, May 7th wherever you get books.

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Greg and Dan talk to Mary Ann Liner and Marita Hart of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nursing (AWHONN) for the North Central Illinois Chapter ahead of the 2024 Nurses Week.from May 6th - May 12th.

Liner and Hart discuss the impact that Nurses provide, how nursing shortages have affected the industry, and the need to appreciate what Nurses do more.

Celebrate National Nurses Week 2024 with a Virtual Happy Hour on May 6th. Email [email protected] for the information.

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Greg and Dan speak with Dr. Alexander Ikejiaku and BreAija Bryant of Peoria Public Schools about the first annual Multicultural Fair on Saturday, May 4 at the Peoria Riverfront Museum from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

Dr. Ikejiaku and Ms. Bryant discuss the Peoria Public Schools Teacher Exchange Program and how the fair celebrates diversity and unity with the community. 

Live performances, giveaways, food, and more showcasing the talents and traditions of international teachers will be featured throughout the fair.

This event is free and open to the public.

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Derby enthusiast and Traffic One’s Ken Zurski joins The Greg and Dan Show for a preview of this year’s Kentucky Derby and his predictions on who may take the crown.

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Peoria City Soccer made a huge announcement yesterday ahead of its 2024 season. 

COO Bobby Parker stops by The Greg and Dan Show to talk about the team’s expansion into international territory when the squad welcomes the U23 team for Chivas de Guadalajara for the inaugural Copa Peoria Series, a 4-day series of friendly competition from June 9-12 at Shea Stadium.

Parker also highlights the exciting things coming to Peoria City games this summer such as a Kids Club, tailgating, and more.

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The Greg and Dan Show welcomes Holocaust Survivor Ida Paluch Kersz, the guest speaker for the Jewish Federation of Peoria’s Yom Hashoah (Day of Holocaust Remembrance) event on Tuesday, May 7th at 7:00 PM at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. 

Kersz shares her story of surviving the Holocaust, reuniting with her twin brother, and how she started volunteering for the Illinois Holocaust Museum.

Visit jewishpeoria.org for more information.

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Greg and Dan talk to Dr. Joseph Henry ahead of the Peoria Area Civic Chorale’s 41st Season finale concert from May 3-5 at Five Points Washington and First United Methodist. 

The conclusion of the PACC’s season includes three performances of Gabriel Faure’s Requiem at 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday at Five Points and on Sunday at 3:00 pm at First United. The first half of the concert will feature songs of hope and inspiration such as “Will the Circle Be Unbroken,” “God Bless the USA,” and more. The Requiem will be accompanied by the Central Illinois Chamber Orchestra featuring guest soloists soprano Dr. Miracle Amah and baritone Mr. Andrew Sanchez.

Visit peoriacivicchorale.org for tickets and more information.

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Illinois Central College Music Department Chair and Professor Dr. Julie Clemens and students Abby Lowe and Mackenzie Santana join The Greg and Dan Show for a conversation on the community college’s music and arts programs. 

Dr. Clemens notes the wide range of events and exciting programs happening throughout the month of May and the ICC campus.

The ICC Concert Choir Spring Performance is on Sunday, May 5 at 7:00 PM featuring a variety of music from composers such as Leonard Bernstein and Moses Hogan. Admission is free and open to the public. 

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