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What's Item about?

Item is a collection of podcasts based on stories or events that caught Tommie Lee's attention. Comes out sporadically. Tommie is also the guilty party behind the serial Archive Podcast.

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Item episodes:

03.31.2023
ITEM 4001 - American Idol Contestant Marriani
From Michiana's Morning News - March 31, 2023 South Bend singer Marriani has made it to Hollywood! She'll be representing Michiana on Season 21 of ABC's American Idol. Marriani stopped by the MNC studio and gave us a taste of...
04.14.2022
164 - Elkhart ArtWalk Returns Apr. 28
Ashley Molyneaux from Premier Arts talks about the upcoming season of ArtWalk in downtown Elkhart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04.13.2022
163 - Scam of the Week - Crypto Pyramids
Rick Walz of the BBB fills us in on yet another cryptocurrency scam that's being reported across Northern Indiana. Learn more at http://bbb.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04.08.2022
162 - Scam of the Week - Crypto Romance
The Better Business Bureau's Rick Walz has the first of two Cryptocurrency scams for The Scam of the Week, starting with the romance version of the scam. Learn more at http://bbb.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04.01.2022
161 - Earth Week with ABC 57's John Hammersmith
ABC 57 Meteorologist John Hammersmith talks about our April 1st snow, the upcoming planting season, and the project he's working on about Earth Week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04.01.2022
160 - Baseball Approaches with Ken Fox
Sports Editor Ken Fox of The Elkhart Truth talks with Tommie about spring sports and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03.30.2022
159 - Elkhart's Sizzlin' Summer with Tonda Hines
Kids from K-8 have a lot of opportunities to enjoy summer programs in a partnership with the Elkhart Public Schools. Tonda Hines has the details on a event that breaks it all down happening at Pierre Moran Middle School Thursday...
03.28.2022
158 - Monday with Maci
ABC 57 Meteorologist Maci Tetrick sorts out this week's weather after a wet and snowy weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03.28.2022
157 - Scam of the Week - Instagram
Jan Diaz of the Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana has some insight on a new social media scam that's designed to look legitimate and is easy to fall for. Learn more at http://bbb.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03.25.2022
156 - Sports with Ken Fox
Ken Fox of the Elkhart Truth previews his paper's preview of Spring Sports. Read all about it. From 3/25/22 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03.23.2022
155 - Scam of the Week
Rick Walz of the BBB has advice for new homeowners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03.21.2022
154 - Monday with Maci
Looking ahead to this week's weather with ABC 57 Meteorologist Maci Tetrick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03.18.2022
154 - Sports Chat With Ken Fox
Sports Editor Ken fox of my former employer The Elkhart Truth checks in for a run through of sports headlines every week. Today, we hint at the recent great news for my Bucs & Raiders...March Madness...the MLB...and the coming of...
03.16.2022
153 - Scam of the Week - Auctions
Rick Walz of the BBB talks about scammers taking advantage of online audctions, and how to be safe when you bid on something online. Learn more at http://bbb.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10.25.2021
Item 152 - Edgar A. Poe's THE RAVEN
Tommie Lee indulges his inner theatre nerd and reads one of his favorite poems, in honor of Halloween. Hear Tommie weekdays at noon on On The Beat on 1340/101.9 WTRC Elkhart, weekday afternoons in the newsroom on 95.3 Michiana's News...
10.08.2021
On The Beat: 100821 Greater Elkhart Chamber
What's Tommie doing these days? He's hosting a talk show weekdays at noon on The Hart in Elkhart. Here's a taste. Find more at the On The Beat podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06.19.2020
Hemicentennial - Item 151
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05.09.2020
Commence The Commencement - Item 150
In which the Class of 2020 gets a gift from a former president.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05.02.2020
Oh Great HIM Again - Item 149
In which Tommie Lee from Michiana's News Channel dusts off the old bottle and takes a big swig through his protective mask.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08.29.2019
The Hall of Heroes Grand Re-opening - Item 148
Allen Stewart from The Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum talks about the new location. It opens on Saturday at 1915 Cassopolis Street.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06.25.2019
Violence In South Bend - Item 147
The one with Sheriff Bill Redman, who talks with Mark McGill from 953 MNC about the recent violence in South Bend. Because there's been a lot of it, and it needs to friggin' stop already.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06.25.2019
Lizard Brain Procrastination. With Cake. - Item 146
The one about my birthday vacation. From http://tealsea.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06.06.2019
The Earth Attempts To Nourish Me - Item 145
The one written right after a hike, during which I was assaulted by a tree.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05.31.2019
Rut - Item 144
The one hoping for the end of the creative doldrums. And the end of an air-a.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05.15.2019
Don't Pay The Ransom, I've Escaped - Item 143
The One that tries to restart the forge, like Thor had to do in Infinity War. But without the nasty starburn. Here's our morning show's latest conversation with South Bend Mayor and presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, talking about his campaign, and...
04.03.2019
Mayor Pete Buttigieg Might Possibly Sleep Every Once In A While, Maybe, But Don't Hold Me To That - Item 142
The one with Mayor Pete and a long title. #National #Local #GreatWeddingStorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04.02.2019
It's 68 Freaking Cents - Item 141
The one where I just don't know anymore... #Rant #Stones #LipSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03.22.2019
Jimmy Carter Is the Energizer Bunny of Former Presidents - Item 140
The one about the guy who keeps going and going and going and going... #PresidentCarterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03.19.2019
Pete Buttigieg: The Man With Two Full-Time Jobs - Item 139
The one with more Mayor Pete, and how he's balancing his presidential exploratory committee, his media tour...and being the Mayor of South Bend, Indiana. He also resists Mark McGill's sneaky efforts to get him to officially declare himself a candidate....
03.14.2019
Maureen McFadden - Item 138
The one with a local legend. Maureen McFadden has spent 40 years doing news at her hometown station, something that's unheard of in this industry. She talked to us about it on Michiana's Morning News Thursday morning, on the...
03.07.2019
Social Security Scams - Item 137
The one about a piece of mail you might have found in your mailbox that's Grade A Bullshit. I call my friend Rick Walz at the Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana to talk about all the scams floating around right...
02.25.2019
A Chat With Chicago Fire's "Firefighter Joe Cruz" - Item 136
The One With Actor Joe Minoso, who plays Joe Cruz on Chicago Fire. #FanboyTimeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02.05.2019
When The Mayor Wants To Be The President - Item 134
The one about my mayor wanting a much bigger gig. #953MNC #PeteButtigieg #MarkMcGill #2020See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02.04.2019
The Halftime Show, In Review - Item 133
TheOneThatMakesMeMissPrinceEvenMore #Maroon5AreNotAtTheNecessaryLevel #TheyJustArentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01.31.2019
They're Just Memories For You Now - Item 132
The one about my father-in-law, and a Scarecrow. #LarryWilliams #JohnCougarMellencampSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01.29.2019
The Deep Freeze - Item 131
The one with ridiculous wind chills getting ready to stick something foul smelling and rude directly in all of our faces. And how we should handle them, according to a bunch of our local experts here in South Bend. Info on...
01.16.2019
But I'll Run You Through: Two Each From Iron Maiden - Item 130
The One I almost titled Item Maiden. #IronMaiden #BestOfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01.04.2019
The Winter Classic In South Bend - Item 129
The one about The Hockey at The House That Rockne Built. #BrassBonanza #Blackhawks #Bruins #Philanthropy #VileRichardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12.27.2018
Pods and Ends - Item 128
The one about 2018, other shows, and my own "Item of the Year." #HappyNewYearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12.24.2018
Christmas Bonus Episode - Item 127
The one with T'was The Night Before Christmas. #FroggyRadio #ChristmasThen #ChristmasNow #ChristmasAlwaysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12.13.2018
Holiday Hopes - Item 126
The one about hoping. And love. And Tom Brady. #ClickItAnywaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11.28.2018
Porch Pirates - Item 125
The one about getting stuff shipped. Marjorie Stephens with the Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana has suggestions about how to keep people from stealing stuff off your porch that you've ordered for the holidays. [http://bbb.org](http://bbb.org)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11.23.2018
Why We Needed The Star Wars Holiday Special - Item 124
The one about a variety show, Life Day, and a mountain of cocaine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11.21.2018
Stan The Man (Supersized Second Issue) - Item 123
The one with Craig Merrick, a dear old friend with a much deeper history with comic books than anyone I know. #StanLeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11.13.2018
Stan The Man - Item 122
The one about Stan Lee. #BuyMeToysDotCom #Froggy1027 #HallOfHeroesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11.07.2018
The Kap Man on The Blackhawks on MNC - Item 121
The One about dropping the letter Q. Ugh. Election Day started off Tuesday morning with a change I DID NOT want. The Chicago Blackhawks organization parted ways with Joel Quenneville, one of the winningest coaches in NHL history, for reasons the fanbase...
11.02.2018
Tie Your Top Five Down: My Best Of Queen - Item 120
The one celebrating a movie I've been dying to see for a couple of years now. #Freddie #Freaking #MercurySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11.02.2018
Tie Your Top Five Down: My Best Of Queen - Item 120
The one celebrating a movie I've been dying to see for a couple of years now. #Freddie #Freaking #Mercury
10.31.2018
30 Years In Radio: The Feds, The Complex and Home Again - Item 119
The one that finishes up the story. #AllTheDamnCallLettersInTheFreakingWorldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10.31.2018
30 Years In Radio: The Feds, The Complex and Home Again - Item 119
The one that finishes up the story. #AllTheDamnCallLettersInTheFreakingWorld

What's Item about?

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Item episodes:

ITEM 4001 - American Idol Contestant Marriani

164 - Elkhart ArtWalk Returns Apr. 28

163 - Scam of the Week - Crypto Pyramids

162 - Scam of the Week - Crypto Romance

161 - Earth Week with ABC 57's John Hammersmith

160 - Baseball Approaches with Ken Fox

159 - Elkhart's Sizzlin' Summer with Tonda Hines

158 - Monday with Maci

157 - Scam of the Week - Instagram

156 - Sports with Ken Fox

155 - Scam of the Week

154 - Monday with Maci

154 - Sports Chat With Ken Fox

153 - Scam of the Week - Auctions

Item 152 - Edgar A. Poe's THE RAVEN

On The Beat: 100821 Greater Elkhart Chamber

Hemicentennial - Item 151

Commence The Commencement - Item 150

Oh Great HIM Again - Item 149

The Hall of Heroes Grand Re-opening - Item 148

Violence In South Bend - Item 147

Lizard Brain Procrastination. With Cake. - Item 146

The Earth Attempts To Nourish Me - Item 145

Rut - Item 144

Don't Pay The Ransom, I've Escaped - Item 143

Mayor Pete Buttigieg Might Possibly Sleep Every Once In A While, Maybe, But Don't Hold Me To That - Item 142

It's 68 Freaking Cents - Item 141

Jimmy Carter Is the Energizer Bunny of Former Presidents - Item 140

Pete Buttigieg: The Man With Two Full-Time Jobs - Item 139

Maureen McFadden - Item 138

Social Security Scams - Item 137

A Chat With Chicago Fire's "Firefighter Joe Cruz" - Item 136

When The Mayor Wants To Be The President - Item 134

The Halftime Show, In Review - Item 133

They're Just Memories For You Now - Item 132

The Deep Freeze - Item 131

But I'll Run You Through: Two Each From Iron Maiden - Item 130

The Winter Classic In South Bend - Item 129

Pods and Ends - Item 128

Christmas Bonus Episode - Item 127

Holiday Hopes - Item 126

Porch Pirates - Item 125

Why We Needed The Star Wars Holiday Special - Item 124

Stan The Man (Supersized Second Issue) - Item 123

Stan The Man - Item 122

The Kap Man on The Blackhawks on MNC - Item 121

Tie Your Top Five Down: My Best Of Queen - Item 120

Tie Your Top Five Down: My Best Of Queen - Item 120

30 Years In Radio: The Feds, The Complex and Home Again - Item 119

30 Years In Radio: The Feds, The Complex and Home Again - Item 119