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This Podcast focuses on Chicago and growing up on the Northwest side during the late 60's thru the 70's. Ken shares personal stories and life experiences with guests and co-hosts. From the city to the... more
FAQs about The Emerging Menace Podcast:How many episodes does The Emerging Menace Podcast have?The podcast currently has 116 episodes available.
March 09, 2026Episode #103 "Baseball is in the Air"Are you a Cubs Fan, White Sox Fan? Spring training is in full swing along with the World Baseball Classic. Both North and South siders are hopeful that their team will have a great season. Mike Esposito from 104.3 "The Score" stops by again to talk White Sox & Cubs 2026 baseball seasons. Then we discuss Chicago getting its first self-cleaning public toilet. What was your "best and worst" concert and finally what song brings you back to a memory. We all have them....more1hPlay
March 03, 2026Episode #102 It's Official & a lot of other stuff...Frank is officially welcomed as my NEW co-host. More local Tap house breweries are closing. Frank discovers a new band and actually likes them. Is the "Bird Flu" an issue again? Many dead birds found in Chicago & suburbs. Jesse Jackson tribute, good cop, bad cop. The Best suburbs and neighborhoods in and around the city. Bike lane issues....more58minPlay
February 23, 2026Episode #101 The City Stinks!From the Wisconsin border down to Indiana, people were complaining about different smells all over the city triggering Fire Departments all over investigating. Amazon is going to build two brick & mortar stores in the Chicagoland area. Really? The King of online E-tail is going old school. What's going on here. Then, a study shows that Blacks & Hispanics account for more traffic tickets in Chicago than Whites. Frank & Ken share a few personal Police stories and then Frank answers some lightning round questions for the first time. ...more59minPlay
February 22, 2026Episode #101 The City Stinks!People are reporting they smell strange things all over the City, from Wisconsin to Indiana. What's going on here... Amazon is building two brick & mortar stores in Chicagoland. That can't be right. A few Police stories, Blacks & Hispanics get majority of tickets by Police. Once upon a time Ken was stuck in the Bronx and Frank takes on some lightning round questions....more59minPlay
February 16, 2026Episode #100 "The Best." A Recap of the first 95 shows.Podcast #100 is select cuts from the first 95 shows. A little bit of everything reflecting on some of our best shows with George....more1h 3minPlay
February 09, 2026Episode#99 Real Estate OutlookWe talk with our Real Estate experts Carol Lynn Seifert and her daughter Krystal King about home sales and interest rates in the Chicago area market for 2026 plus, Frank shares some data about cannabis sales and finally, drinking is down....more44minPlay
February 02, 2026Episode#98 Meet the NeighborNeighbor, Friend & Wealth Management Advisor, Frank Schultz stops by to co-host this episode. We learn about Frank, his background and growing up with fast cars. Also, should we fund a Bears Stadium? Should the White Sox move? Great information and a lot of fun stuff too from a real Chicagoan. ...more1hPlay
January 25, 2026Episode #97 Grief. Coping with the loss of a child and a loved one.Former ABC7 Chicago Transportation Anchor Roz Varon lost her daughter Sarah a year ago unexpectantly. Mary Howe the wife of my podcast partner lost her husband George recently. Both agreed to discuss the topic of coping with Grief. Most people don't know how to react to someone who's lost a close relative or family member. It's straight-up, informative and transparent conversation on a topic no one wants to talk about. ...more57minPlay
January 24, 2026#97 Grief. Dealing with the Loss of a Loved One.Roz lost her daughter Sarah a year ago unexpectantly. Mary lost her husband George recently. Both agreed to discuss the topic of coping with Grief and how friends & family can help. Most people don't know how to react to someone who's lost a close relative or family member. It's straight-up, informative and transparent conversation on a topic no one wants to talk about. ...more1hPlay
December 19, 2025Episode#97 George meets St. Peter at the GateRather than writing a speech for George's Memorial Service, I decided to write and produce a little skit in-line with how I believe George would have acted when he met St. Peter and God at the Pearly gates in Heaven. My recipe for dealing with death & grief has always been to remember the lighter side of that person. The good times and laughter while calling out that person's persona and ideocracies all in good manner. It's not disrespectful, and I do mourn the loss of that friend or relative, but it's how I cope with it. I hope you find this short skit comforting because I believe George would. ...more7minPlay
FAQs about The Emerging Menace Podcast:How many episodes does The Emerging Menace Podcast have?The podcast currently has 116 episodes available.