Greg & Dan Show Interviews

Greg and Phil talk with Megan Scott, Executive Director of the Peoria Art Guild, about the opening of the 12th annual Sculpture Walk Peoria, which officially opened yesterday and will run through 2028 as a rotating public art exhibit in downtown Peoria. She shares the history behind the Sculpture Walk, its mission of “bringing art to the community and the community to art,” and how the exhibit continues to connect residents and visitors with large-scale public art throughout the Warehouse District.

For more information, hours, and location, visit www.peoriaartguild.org

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Greg and Phil talk with Patrick Kelly, Senior Sports Sales Manager at Discover Peoria, about the upcoming Future Play Festival coming to Peoria October 2nd-4th, 2026. He explains how the large-scale entertainment and esports festival is expected to bring tens of thousands of visitors to the area each day, creating a major economic impact for local businesses and the community. He also discusses why Peoria was chosen to host the event and the importance of strong community support as the city prepares for this national spotlight event.

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Greg and Phil talk with Sharon Gramm about the Peoria RiverFront Market opening its 23rd season this Saturday, May 23rd, running through September 26th. She shares details about the free weekly market, held Saturdays from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, featuring local farmers, artists, live music, entertainment, and a welcoming atmosphere for families and even dogs on leashes. She also highlights how the market has become a beloved community tradition along the riverfront!

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Greg and Phil talk with Dr. Chris Reynolds, Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics at Bradley University, and Tom Hammerton, the newly hired General Manager for Bradley men’s and women’s basketball. They discuss the creation of the new position, how it will help move both programs forward, and the excitement surrounding the future of Bradley basketball. Tom also shares his basketball background, passion for the sport, and why he feels uniquely prepared for this opportunity to help build long-term success for the teams.

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Greg and Phil talk with Don Samford of the Peoria Area World Affairs Council about their upcoming Zoom discussion today at 12:00 PM titled NATO On the Horizon. The event will feature keynote speaker Daniel Kochis discussing topics including global change, the future of NATO, and international relations moving forward.

To register for the event, visit www.pawac.org

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Greg and Phil talk with Beck Carlson about her experience moving from Los Angeles to Peoria nine years ago and why she recently made a TikTok addressing the negativity people often express about living in Peoria. She shares her message about focusing on the positive aspects of the community, giving back, and recognizing why Peoria is a great place to live and build connections.

Follow her on Instagram at knockknockitsus.

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Greg and Phil talk with Howard Gorman, director of the upcoming On Golden Pond production at Peoria Players Theatre. He shares details about the show, its history and background, and why this heartfelt production holds a uniquely special meaning for both him and Greg.

Get tickets at www.peoriaplayers.org

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Greg and Phil talk with Maryless Nunley about her passion for stroke awareness since 2001 and the work of the United Stroke Alliance and Strike Out Stroke initiative at tonight’s Peoria Chiefs game. She shares how stroke recovery camps have now expanded into 28 states and discusses the importance of recovery support, strong community connections, and education for stroke survivors and families.

For more information and to register for a camp, visit www.unitedstrokealliance.org

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Greg and Phil talk with Justin Dedman, coach of the Bradley Braves baseball at Bradley University, about the current growth and success of the team, the importance of the coaching staff, and what’s next for the program. He also highlights upcoming youth baseball camps and how they help develop young players while connecting with the community.

For more information, visit www.bradleybaseballcamp.com

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Greg and Phil talk with Shelley Lee, Executive Director of the Camp Hope Foundation, about the mission of the foundation and how it supports Camp Hope, running June 28th through July 3rd for children ages 5–17. She shares details about the camp experience, explains how the program remains free for families, and highlights the incredible support the organization continues to receive from the community.

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