Greg & Dan Show Interviews

Bradley University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Brian Wardle talks to Greg and Dan about the ongoing NCAA Transfer Portal recruiting process and how Bradley is faring. 

Wardle reacts to the return of guard Zek Montgomery, his thoughts on the future of the Transfer Portal, and where the team’s recruiting process stands.

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Nick Yates of Build Peoria joins Greg and Dan to talk about the 2024-2025 Project Finalists for the next Community Project and how to vote.

The three Project Finalists include: an Outdoor Activity Center for the Peoria Friendship House, an Elevated Theatre Experience for Corn Stock Theatre, and an Overdose Memorial Garden at JOLT Harm Reduction.

Yates notes that voting is open through April 30th. Cast your vote at the annual voting round bar takeover on Saturday, April 13th from 2:00 - 5:00 at Olympia Sports Bar & Grill. 

Visit buildpeoria.org for more information.

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The Greg and Dan Show welcomes Mekhi Holloway, who stars as Annas in the 50th Anniversary Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar, to preview the upcoming performances from April 16-17 at the Peoria Civic Center.

Holloway notes the award-winning show’s exciting energy, the history of the iconic show, and what it means to the cast to bring it to life on stage.

Visit peoriaciviccenter.com for tickets and more information.

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Peoria Chiefs General Manager Jason Mott joins Greg and Dan for a conversation on what to expect from the new baseball season.

Mott explains the intricacies of Major League Baseball’s supervision on the Minor Leagues, the excitement of this season’s roster, and how to educate fans on the new league rules including the pitch clock.

The Peoria Chiefs are the High-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Greg and Dan speak with “World’s Strongest Man,” two-time Olympian and world champion powerlifter, Mark Henry, ahead of the All Elite Wrestling live show at the Peoria Civic Center on Saturday, April 20th at 7:00 PM on TNT.

All Elite Wrestling features a wide variety of wrestling styles and twist-filled plots while boasting an impressive roster including the signing of three of wrestling’s hottest free agents - Mercedes Mone, Kazuchika Okada and Will Ospreay. 

AEW Collision marks the professional wrestling company’s Peoria debut and is the final show before the inaugural AEW Dynasty pay-per-view in St. Louis.

After a nearly 30-year career in professional wrestling, Mark Henry joined AEW in 2021 as a coach, mentor, and announcer.

Visit AEWTix.com for tickets and peoriaciviccenter.com for more information.

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The Greg and Dan Show welcomes Brian Elsasser of the Peoria County Board for a discussion on the Town of the City of Peoria, Illinois’ meeting on April 9th at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers. 

The trio dissects the 6th item on the meeting’s agenda which requires 15 signatures to be placed on the ballot for submission to the voters for the November 2024 election. The 6th item asks if the United States Federal Government and subordinate divisions should stop giving military funding to Israel.

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Marcellus Sommerville joins Greg and Dan to preview the Peoria Friendship House’s 4th annual Drive 2 Thrive event on Saturday, April 13th. 

The Drive 2 Thrive fundraiser impacts the programs and services at the Peoria Friendship House, and proceeds throughout the event allowing the PFH to continue to provide essential resources and support to those in need. 

Visit www.friendship.house for more information.

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The Greg and Dan Show welcomes Mary Ellen Milem to preview the Chillicothe Players Theatre’s production of Suicide Incorporated from April 11-14 at the Shore Acres Club.

Suicide Inc. tackles the subject of mental health in Chillicothe Players Theatre’s presentation of this subversive, darkly comic play that bring suicide awareness to light.

Visit chillicotheplayers.org for tickets and more information.

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Greg and Dan speak with Chris Setti of the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council (GPEDC) about the impact of the art business industry and how Peoria can improve.

Setti dissects Nashville’s strength in establishing an arts community within its city limits, defining what makes a city an arts community, and if Peoria is heading in the right direction.

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Dave Johnson of Pearl Technology joins Greg and Dan to discuss the piece of equipment that the Chinese are sneaking listening devices in.

Johnson notes that Chinese listening devices have been discovered in large shipping cranes found on ships coming to and leaving the US. He adds how the Chinese are receiving this information from sensors on the cranes and how the country may use it against the US.

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