Cary Eisentraut may very well be the last great showman! He was born into the movie business, and lives it to the fullest like no other! We talk about how he came from Iowa to Illinois, the unique nature of the Orpheum and Grand, his 7 other local theatres, and what makes is marketing and promotion so unique.

We discuss Tellmore Productions, his partnerships with other local business, and his favorite promotions of all time.

This podcast has many visual elements, and is meant to be truly appreciated on YouTube. But you can still listen on your favorite podcast channels if you wish!

What's That Like? is available on YouTube, as well as all major audio podcast providers.

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Matt Kane is just like every one of us... except he isn't! He and his best friend took a personal tragedy, stayed together through a bond as best friends, and launched a Barbeque Rub business based right here in the Midwest.

We also talk about tips for great BBQ for beginners, how to take your BBQ to the next level, and the most important things no one thinks about.

Check out - https://www.instagram.com/bruisebrothersbbq/

At the end, we go completely off plan, and talk about our beloved Pittsburgh Steelers amazing offseason as they build for 2024.

What's That Like? is available on YouTube, as well as all major audio podcast providers.

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Just a small town girl... Becca G joins WTL to talk about HWAYD! "Hey What Are You Doing" is a new central IL podcast talking about the amazing lives of everyday people. Celebrities are not the only interesting people in the world as all of you know, and Becca finds them and get them to open up and inspire those around them.

 We talk about her family, her career, how she started HWAYD and why. We also discuss why you too can podcast, and the rewards and challenges that come with it.

Spoiler Alert - I was also a guest on HWAYD.   Listen on her Podcast at

Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-what-are-you-doing/id1723706482

Spotify - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heywhatareyoudoing

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Tobin Ott was a voice you knew right here in Central Illinois. Hosting shows and giving you the news on WSMI. Eight years ago, an amazing and life changing offer for his family came for his wife, and they moved to Florida, to work at Walt Disney World. A dream they had to pursue, and a dream they continue to live.

Watch or Listen as Tobin tells us about his time growing up in Staunton, being a Jazz Radio DJ, a 15 year journey with WSMI, being the voice of the Toppers, their Disney lives, and adopting a son. Oh, and he also spills the details on his recent trip to attend a taping of "The Price is Right".

After all that, his tale of a wedding day prank will have you on the floor. What's That Like? is available on YouTube, as well as all major audio podcast providers.

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Today, we take an action packed journey thru the last four years of Zach Wygal... His new passion of Improv with Blended Artists Imaginarium, a tribute to the late Chris Funk, his multi year quest to end school lunch shaming across the country, starting What The Facts Trivia, and how he went from teaching junior high... to teaching in a prison.

We also spend some time covering the big change to Stamp Out Cancer on April 6th, 2024.   He highlights this years teams -  Team HitchUP, Team UM-BElieveable, Team Gudgel Ranch Saloon, and Rock, Paper, Sisters.   I also gave him the platform to recognize the wonderful SOC team that hopes to cross the $1,000,000 mark in money donated to the Montgomery County Cancer Association (MCCA).  

Buckle up... and pay attention... Zach talks fast!

StampOutCancer.org BlendedArtists.org EndLunchShaming.com

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Brad Skertich was a kid like any other, growing up in the 80s, riding bikes, and playing sports with his friends.   But in 1993, he and his 1993 Staunton Bulldog teammates, pulled of a Cinderella/Hoosiers IHSA State Championship run that eventually lands the team in the Illinois Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame.   

Relive the emotion and the untold stories.   We go way beyond the games and the stats, and dig into:

• the emotions as it happened,
• the steady and caring hand of Coach Randy Legendre,
• what it meant to Staunton and what it still means,
• how thier parents prepped them to get there, and
• what the team all went on to become.

We also dive into Brad today.   The challenges of running one of the largest school districts in MetroEast Illinois.   How growing up a "principal's kid", affects being the parent of a "superintendent's kid", and we make poke a bit of fun at a regular guest of WTL. 

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Larry Smith grew up in Little Rock, a product of a great family, and having a passion for music. His journeys through college left him with an incredible network of artistic friends with the stories and talents to bring interesting stories to the Silver Screen.

Larry, or Movie Producer L Edward Smith, has molded his passions, talents and a great group of friends to produce Award Winning Independent Films and are growing with more projects on the the way.

What's That Like? is available on YouTube, as well as all major audio podcast providers.

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After 4 long years... WTL return with the guest that started it all.   Bobby Krug gives us an update on how racing has changed his life since the beginning, tells us why dreams can come true, and how working for what he wanted, got him where he is today.   

As for the show.    New studio, new season, new guests, and a few old favorites.

Listen on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.   

What's That Like? is available on YouTube, as well as all major audio podcast providers.

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In these crazy quarantine times... we all need something to pass the time, so media consumer Zach Wygal returns to discuss.. Tiger King, Things Your Kids Will Like and You Will Too, Best DocuSeries and Documentaries, What You May Have Missed, the Best Background Noise, and some classic movies to go back and check out... Plus, some tips to stay positive and active, support your communities, and of course... and we recap our previous episode on streaming from 11/2018.

This is a Classic Rewind episode tying back to our recent new episode with Brad Fiori and Shayne Isbell and their Excellent Adventures!   It originally was posted on 11/2/19.   Enjoy this WTL Classic!

When it comes to local adventurers, look no further than Staunton natives Brad Fiori and Shayne Isbell.   In this episode, we tackle the amazing adventure of hiking the Appalachian Trail.   We talk about the people (awesome), the dangers (not much), the bears, the bugs, the food, the beer, the shelter, the difficulty, and the awesome journey that it it presents.   

Follow Brad & Shayne's adventurers on their Facebook group:  Mile, Mile and a Half.