Cozy neighborhood pubs at the ideal gathering spots for conversation and advice. Ernie's makes the Midtown District of Rockford, Illinois that ideal place. Located at Fifth Avenue and Seventh Street.

Recorded January 20, 2026.

Andy Littleton and Tim Larson were among thousands of Chicago Cubs fans waiting in line for autographs at the 2026 Chicago Cubs baseball convention. Those generic pleasantries went much farther than either expected. They shared the pride of thier baseball card collections and took each other's pictures with our favorite players from the 1970s...Ray Burris and Jose Cardinal. Then it became obvious that they should record these stories and see where it goes.

Recorded January 17, 2026 along the river in downtown Chicago.

Here's more on Andy Littleton...

2000 Miles to Wrigley Project (maybe the book title - not confirmed)

Patreon - www.patreon.com/c/AndyLittleton

Website (future) - www.2000MilesToWrigley.com

Personal Site - www.andylittleton.com

Personal Instagram - @andygramz

Personal Articles / Book list - https://medium.com/@andy_66884

Book direct links

The Little Man: A Father's Legacy Of Smallness

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Limericks For Our Senseis: a not new non-model for leadership development

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Part-Time Pastoring: Leading God’s People by Integrating Faith and Work

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What We Do With Jesus: Reflections on Modern Faith through the History of Tucson's Garden of Gethsemane

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Steve York and Tim Larson met through Ted Gorden Smucker in Joliet, Illinois at the Illinois Rock n Roll Hall of Fame induction concert. He was representing WCFL radio along with Chuck Knapp and Bill Taylor. Tim knew there was more to Steve's story after hearing about Tony Bennett.

Recorded on Decembe 5, 2025 at Saz's Steak House in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Melinda Hagerman and Tim Larson have been friends for decades and it was high time to capture some of their stories centered around Rockford, Illinois. They have always learned something new from each other and neither have no idea where any conversation will go. Today's episode at Benson Stone and Hearth Rock Cafe is no exception.

Recorded December 3, 2025.

Twenty two friends contributed to this episode. We were gathered in sunny Michigan for Art's Radio Reunion/Birthday Party. It was a milestone so folks came in from all over the country. Art's passion for radio and his circle of friends is obvious to all who've met him. This is everyone's chance to be a part of the day.

In order appearance: Joey Reynolds, Chuck Knapp, Scott Childers, Johnny O., Don Beno, Andy St. John, Brian Major, Denny Schaffer & Kim Carson, Barry Mardit, Mike Austerman, Phlash Phelps, "Radio's Best Friend" song by Mike Lamb, JoJo Shutty-McGregor, Rob Milford, Ray Brown, John Landecker, Bill Fortune Taylor, Shotgun Tom Kelly, Tim Larson, Lou Simon, Jim Michaels, Ted Gorden Smucker.

Recorded September 27, 2025

Tim Larson got a call from Marty Ross at 10:42am. Marty was leaving Rockford, Illinois for Los Angeles, California that afternoon at four. Within three minutes, they agreed to meet each other for the first time to do this episode at the Potato Shak diner. They had absolutely no idea where the conversation was to begin and more so where it would end. Buckle up for a tilt-a-whirl of chatter like neither of these guys had ever experienced.

Recorded September 17, 2025.

David Torretta has fifty years under his belt in the music recording industry. From Steve Scorfina of REO Speedwagon and Michael McDonald of The Dobbie Brothers to Chuck Berry! For him, it's very easy to tell the stories when you've lived them. We also talked some baseball among an avid Cardinal fan and a lifelong Cubs fan. Play ball!

Recorded at the Drury Inn lobby in Collinsville, Illinois near St. Louis, Missouri. August 28, 2025.

When I see the St. Louis Arch it's time to start looking for David Sandusky's BEAST Craft BBQ in Belleville, Illinois. Ribs with his creamy mac and cheese call my name every time.

David is a highly acclaimed chef and pitmaster and knows his way around several television shows on Food Network. His passion is more like an obsession. Throw a bib on and get ready to get sauced!

Recorded at BEAST Craft BBQ Company in Belleville, IL on August 27, 2025.

Everyone has experienced Rockford, Illinois in a genuinely original way.

Whether you’re 22 years old or 92, you have a very unique short story. To help celebrate 815 Day (August 15th, 2025), your host Tim Larson has collected snippets from longtime friends and complete strangers.  This is the ultimate Storytellers Studio podcast episode. 

See much more and other shows at timlarsonmedia.com.

The Big 89 WLS radio celebrated the 65th anniversary of the Musicradio format of the 60's and 70's. They were the Rock of Chicago! In addition to an epic party, Ted Gorden Smucker gathered the finest radio announcers of that era for a roundtable conversation and on-air excerpts from the past. It was a beehive.

Scott Childers hosted the show. Guests included Tommy Edwards, Chuck Knapp, Catherine Johns, Chuck Buell and Jim Kerr.

The behind-the-scenes production team included Art Vuolo, Ted Gorden Smucker, Bill Shannon, Tim Larson, Don Beno, Tyler Bravo, Joey Domenick and Kipper McGee.

This show is called Unwound to compliment the WLS/WCFL programming on Labor Day Weekend each year on Rewoundradio.com and the Memorial Day Rewind specials on WLS back in 2007 and 2008.

Recorded at the WLS studios in the NBC Tower in Chicago, Illinois on July 25, 2025.