South Side Pod

It’s A New Year On The South Side

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.
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Celebrations & Santas Everywhere You Look

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.
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The Pizza Episode

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.
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Horse Thief Hollow Pours Fresh

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!"
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The Season Begins

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.
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Dark Beers & 100-Year Old Bands

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.
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Vets On Horses & Challenge Coins

We visit Evil Horse Brewing Company at the most southern point of the Dixie Highway Brewery Trail to try out a hazy IPA and meet Vets On Horses. SSGT Donald Ibarra is a veteran of the US Marine Corps explains why he wants to leave no veteran behind. After a popular south side group brings a Challenge Coin to our bar, a local veteran brings his military Challenge Coins and some thoughts on Veteran's Day. Plus the absurd reason why your kid may not be doing well in school.
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Busting Out Those Winter Cargo Shorts

An attempt to wear cargo shorts year-round regardless of the weather leads to a trip to Orland Square Mall. John Brand from Open Outcry Brewing Company in the Beverly and Morgan Park area joins us to talk barrel-aged stouts, his favorite spots to hang on the South Side & what beer brewers drink most. (It will absolutely shock you!) We also take a trip to a local version of Comic-Con. 
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How To Find The South Side‘s Best

It is hard to figure out where to find the best on the South Side. We have a plan that includes a declaration of several of the area's best things. We also have Halloween weekend events from Blue Island, Palos Hills, Evergreen Park, Chicago Ridge, Justice, Crestwood and more! And after Alec Baldwin inadvertently kills someone, you need Hollywood Insider Ben Belton on for the scoop and a look at the movies you should check out soon in theaters or at home.
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Lemontster Day Drinking With Pollyanna

Spend an afternoon in Lemont with Pollyanna Brewing Company. Meet the brewer (Brian) and the financial wiz (Ryan) behind a south side brewery with three locations and a ton of awards in just seven years of existence. Jason Berry also pops in with a list of reasons you should check out Lemont this month. And we prepare for Touch-A-Truck & Treat with our friend Lauren Koszola from Palos Heights. You can join South Side Pod at that event next week on 10/28!
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