Greg & Dan Show Interviews

Greg and Dan talk to Chris Setti of the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council about the annual Peoria Chamber of Commerce Thanksgiving Luncheon held on November 20th. They reflect on why this event means so much to the business and community leaders who attend — a rare chance for everyone to come together, reconnect, and celebrate gratitude across the region.

They also highlight how meaningful human-to-human connection is in business, community building, and everyday communication, and why events like this help strengthen those relationships.

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Greg and Dan talk to Dave Johnson of Pearl Technology about the surge of holiday scams that hit during the busiest shopping season of the year. Dave breaks down terms like “Black Fraud-ay” and “Cyber Crime Monday,” explaining how scammers build fake shopping sites, create products that don’t exist, and use a single careless click to install malware on your phone or computer.

He also highlights why most scams now originate on social media, and reminds everyone that the simplest and most effective - defense is to enable multi-factor authentication on every account.

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Greg and Dan talk to Aaron Selburg, co-owner of Modern Gentleman, about the history of the business, its recent one-year anniversary, and why the shop has seen its foot traffic triple since opening - truly “always busy” thanks to its loyal and growing customer base. Aaron explains what the “industry norm” looks like and how Modern Gentleman intentionally breaks that mold with their elevated approach and customer experience.

He also highlights their Holiday Open House happening Saturday, November 22 from 10 AM  6 PM, a special event featuring exclusive deals, seasonal products, and a festive chance to kick off holiday shopping with the Modern Gentleman community.

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Greg and Dan talk to Brynne Behringer about her heartfelt new book, “The Stars That Stay,” a compassionate guide to helping children understand and navigate grief after losing someone they love. Brynne shares her own story of loss, how she supported her three children through their questions and emotions, and how writing this book became part of her own healing process.

She reflects on the idea of turning pain into purpose, reminding us that “even if you can’t see the stars, they are still there” -  a comforting way to help children (and adults) remember that the people we love remain with us in meaningful ways.

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Greg and Dan talk to Fred Meyers, Santa Claus, and Mrs. Claus, about the upcoming Pekin Winter Wonderland Festival, a breathtaking multi-day holiday celebration at Mineral Springs Park in Pekin that kicks off with the tree-lighting ceremony on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, and opens fully with a parade, fireworks, Santa visits, 400+ lighted memorial trees, live reindeer, food trucks and more on Sunday, November 30, 2025 from 2:30 – 6:30 PM.

Santa and Mrs. Claus also share what they’re most excited about — meeting children, enjoying cookies under the glowing trees, and celebrating the holiday spirit with the entire community!

Go to www.pekinwinterwonderland.com for more information! 

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Greg and Dan talk to Andy King of the Dream Center about how challenging times have become for local families who are struggling to afford food and basic grocery items. Andy shares details about tomorrow’s community food distribution event at the Green Center, where families can drive-thru or walk up between 10 AM – 2 PM to receive packed grocery bags and a boost of community support.

He highlights the incredible volunteers who will be on-site serving with compassion and reminds everyone that today is the final day to donate items - donations can be dropped off at New Life Church in Morton.

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Greg and Dan talk to David Farino about the upcoming Big Picture Peoria Film Festival, happening Thursday, November 20 through Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Giant Screen Theater inside the Peoria Riverfront Museum!

David shares details about his feature film “Wardcliffe,” including the inspiration behind the story and the creative process that brought it to life. They also highlight the festival’s renewed mission to bring independent filmmakers back to Peoria and shine a spotlight on intimate, meaningful, smaller-scale storytelling.

More information: www.bigpicturepeoriafilm.com Tickets available at the door!

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Greg and Dan talk to Rick Otey, founder of Operation Last Watch, about the mission behind his organization and how it came to life. Operation Last Watch - a nonprofit effort dedicated to honoring veterans in their final stage of life by recognizing their service with dignity, gratitude, and symbolic farewell ceremonies.

Rick shares how ensuring veterans feel seen, valued, and appreciated for all they’ve given. He explains how these ceremonies serve as a powerful reminder that their service mattered, and that their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

To learn more or get involved, email [email protected] or find Operation Last Watch on Facebook. Help spread the word about this incredible mission!

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Greg and Dan talk to Leslie Rothan, President of PAAR (Peoria Area Association of Realtors), about the trends and insights they’ve seen throughout the third quarter. Leslie explains how they are beginning to see the market pendulum shift, and how PAAR stays tuned in to national, state, and especially local housing patterns.

She also talks about evaluating Peoria’s citywide needs and how those needs are shaping PAAR’s latest initiatives and developments to better support the community and real estate professionals.

For more information, visit www.309mls.com

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Greg and Dan talk to Brian Wardle, Head Coach of Bradley University Men’s Basketball, about tonight’s big matchup against UMass Lowell at 7:00 PM inside Carver Arena!

Coach Wardle shares what he’s learned from the team’s first two games - from in-game growth to identifying key areas for improvement. He talks about how the players are keeping practices sharp, building consistency, and developing the confidence and rhythm they need as the season picks up momentum.

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