Episodes

Thursday Feb 03, 2022
From Beverly To...Brazil?
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Ever think to yourself that you just want to leave your life behind for a year and move your entire family to Brazil? Beverly's own Sheila Maloney did just that! She joins us to talk about her new book "Family Gap Year" and how it all went down. We sit down at Horse Thief Hollow Brewery with the man who started it nine years ago to taste a beer and find out how to get a free one this weekend. Plus, the guys tell you how some of your favorite songs really got on the radio. We've got weekend events, local news, places to go and a lot of laughs in "30 Minutes of Good!"
Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message anytime! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!
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Thursday Jan 27, 2022
A Night Out On The South Side
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
The guys take their wives out on the town and bring the microphones along. Let's do date night on the south side with stops in Beverly (Open Outcry Brewing, Horse Thief Hollow) and Chicago Ridge (One Allegiance Brewing). The guys try out craft beers with the locals while their wives go for the surf & turf. Plus, a question about your first live concert leads to the debut of Big Tiff. We've got weekend events, local news, places to go and a lot of laughs in "30 Minutes of Good!"
Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message anytime! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!
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Thursday Jan 20, 2022
We’re Going Camping!
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Sometimes a Southsider just needs to do some camping, and sometimes that means buying the most southside vehicle possible. If movies are your thing, we have Hollywood Insider Ben Belton with word on the MCU, The Batman and non-comic book movies to see in theaters. If you like the Olympics, we have 1st-time Olympian Abbey Murphy of the USA Women's Hockey Team joining us. If you like live music, local news & laughs we have those too in "30 Minutes of Good!"
Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message anytime! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!
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Thursday Jan 13, 2022
Southsider Yells At Cloud
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
We have a couple of complaints and a few petty things we're going to do about them! Listen as the guys talk about everything from "old man south side driving" to the next likely place you'll have to wear a mask. Jason Berry from the Village of Lemont checks in with bicycle races in the snow and outdoor events for everyone this month. We also taste a new heavy stout from Blue Island Beer Company and learn about soime new releases at Pollyanna Brewing Company.
Brought to you proudly by Elite Benefits of America. We have all your local south side news, events, live music and more in just "30 Minutes of Good!" Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message anytime! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!
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Thursday Dec 30, 2021
It’s A New Year On The South Side
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
South Side Pod completes a full year and takes a look back at their favorite moment of 2021. Meanwhile the guys navigate the holiday insanity from malls to movies. Join us for a super-sized episode with guests, stories and news from Blue Island, Beverly, Palos, Evergreen Park, Alsip, Lemont, Tinley Park, Orland Park, Midlothian, Alsip, Crestwood, Burbank, Mount Greenwood, Oak Lawn, points in-between & beyond! Just remember that your year-end problems can be solved with a plate of mini hot dogs. Trust us.
Brought to you proudly by Elite Benefits of America. We have all your local south side news, events, live music and more in just "30 Minutes of Good!" Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message anytime! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!
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Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Celebrations & Santas Everywhere You Look
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Looking for Santa? What about Ugly Christmas Sweater Parties? Maybe a free Holiday Concert? We have pretty much everything going on from now until Christmas on the South Side packed into "30 Minutes of Good!" Plus, try a local beer that feels like a wine & meet the founder and leader of the south side's own City Lights Orchestra.
Brought to you proudly by Elite Benefits of America. We have all your local south side news, events, live music and more in just "30 Minutes of Good!" Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message anytime! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!
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Thursday Dec 09, 2021
The Pizza Episode
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
We here at South Side Pod have avoided the most controversial topic we could think of for long enough. It is time to wade into the debate over the Best Pizza on the South Side. We split into categories and throw out some solid nominations for the best pizzas you can eat. How did we do? Who did we miss? Listen as we visit several local locations as we likely upset a lot of people while talking about pizza.
Brought to you proudly by Elite Benefits of America. We have all your local south side news, events, live music and more in just "30 Minutes of Good!" Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message anytime! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!
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Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Horse Thief Hollow Pours Fresh
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
We're visiting with Horse Thief Hollow in Beverly this episode to learn about a pioneer brewery that does things their way. From award-winning beers to local art sales to a daring new southern menu, they have a fresh and unique spot on the south side. There are also Christmas festivals from Palos Heights to Blue Island to Evergreen Park and beyond this weekend. We have all the details as we also name a Frankfort location as another "Best of the South Side!"
Brought to you proudly by Elite Benefits of America. We have all your local south side news, events, live music and more in just "30 Minutes of Good!" Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message anytime! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!
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Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
The Season Begins
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
During the holiday season we try to remember those that may be struggling. Meet a south side group trying to make a difference in Blue Island and Robbins. Take a trip with us back to One Allegience Brewing in Chicago Ridge to taste a beer created in a crawlspace, and learn about their big Thanksgiving weekend barrel-aged releases. Local news, events, concerts and why it is better to purging your junk is harder than you think.
Brought to you proudly by Elite Benefits of America. We have all your local south side news, events, live music and more in just "30 Minutes of Good!" Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message anytime! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!
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Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Dark Beers & 100-Year Old Bands
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
The Stockyard Kilty Band is 100 years old, and there is no possible way you haven't seen them in person at some point in your life if you live on the South Side. Celebrate with them this weekend at their 100th Anniversary Tartan Ball. We also visit an excellent brewery in Flossmoor. Find out why dark beer fans will love the next month at Flossmoor Station Brewing Company. Local news, events, concerts and one neighbor who turned laziness into an accomplishment too.
Brought to you proudly by Elite Benefits of America. We have all your local south side news, events, live music and more in just "30 Minutes of Good!" Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message anytime! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!
#30MinutesOfGood #WeAreSouthSide