South Side Pod

Warriors, Come Out To Play!

From coaching t-ball to dealing with your annoying bank, southsiders need to be warriors. Meanwhile the principal of Marion Catholic High School in Chicago Heights deals with warriors in his spare time. Steve Tortorello of Warrior Wrestling talks about this summer's Stadium Series. Plus, we head to Evergreen Park for the opening of their Farmer's Market at 89th & Kedzie. We have events and news from Alsip, Blue Island, Merrionette Park, Palos, Crestwood, and Oak Forest just to name a few!
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! We've got local news, plus weekend live music and entertainment to tell you about. 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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That New Hidden Brewery In Chicago Ridge

Nicholas Cage found a National Treasure in that one movie. We found a south side brewery that launched in a pandemic, and it is thriving on Harlem Avenue in Chicago Ridge. Dare you to find it on the first try! A trip to One Allegiance Brewing brings fun conversation and everything happening al over the south side right now.
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! We've got local news, plus weekend live music and entertainment to tell you about. 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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Growing Up On The South Side

One day you are learning how to drive on the south side, and then you are teaching your kid. The guys talk about adulting, and classic movies that may or may not hold up now. We also take a trip to Evil Horse Brewing Company for their 5th Anniversary Celebration, and announce our "Best Taco On The South Side!"
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! We've got local news, plus weekend live music and entertainment to tell you about. 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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South Side Dads & Boho Chic Beer Drinking

Evergreen Park Football Coach Jerry Verde shares what it was like for south side high schools playing Spring Football this year. We take a visit to the Blue Island Beer Company patio. One of the guys deals with a cooped-up, stressed-out teenager after he broke an entertainment center. Plus, we meet a guy trying to promote his wife's new "boho chic" women's clothing store new to the South Side. Share this show on social media and you could win $100!
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! We've got local news, plus weekend live music and entertainment to tell you about. 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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Getting RIPH'd With B.U.B. In Blue Island

The gang takes a trip to Blue Island to explore the Rock Island Public House. With 20 pinball machines, a rotation of local craft beers and a drive-in movie theater, this place had everything! Plus, the owners of Butter Upon Bacon explain why their unique gourmet restaurant is a perfect partner with RIPH. Remember that one lucky listener is going to win $100...and it could be YOU!
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, Hannah and a cast of Southsiders! We've got local news, plus weekend live music and entertainment to tell you about. 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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Someone Is Going To Win $100

Do you want to win $100? We have the easy way to do it with our brand new listener contest. From an all-new sandwich shop franchise on the south side, to the unveiling of this summer's new neighborhood beer, we cover it all in thirty minutes!
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, Hannah and a cast of Southsiders! We've got local news, plus weekend live music and entertainment to tell you about. 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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The South Side Is So Hot

There's a brewery in Morgan Park that has hot peppers in their beer. There's a brewery in Blue Island celebrating a 6-year anniversary with free live music. There's a way for areas like Alsip, Evergreen Park and Orland Park to do bulk spring cleaning. There's multiple concerts in Merrionette Park. There's summer events just announced in Palos Park. There's so MUCH going on! We cover it all in 30 minutes!
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, Hannah and a cast of Southsiders! We've got local news, plus weekend live music and entertainment to tell you about. 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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Goats, Pizzas & Sick Kindergarten Burns

This week we visit Palos' Children's Farm At The Center along Southwest Highway as they kick off their Spring season. Plus, we sit down with a 40-year tradition in Crestwood known as Louisa's Pizza and Pasta. As local elections approach, Chris explains why the Evergreen Park Mayoral Race is getting a little crazy. Oh, and listen to the "Dumbest Thing You'll Hear All Week!"
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, Hannah and a cast of Southsiders! We've got local news, plus weekend live music and entertainment to tell you about. 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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Thirty Minutes Of Good

Sometimes you just need a laugh, a trip to the movies, local voting information or a cold beer. Welp, we got it all in just 30 minutes! Local kid turned Hollywood Insider - Ben Belton - tells you what you'll be watching at the movies soon. Lorraine Swanson of The Patch talks about south suburban political fireworks! Pour a beer that debuts on this show from Open Outcry Brewing and take a load off.
Don't miss an episode with Chris, Bill, Hannah, Mike and a cast of Southsiders! Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message! Subscribe today anywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!
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Bagpipes, Whiskey & Ball Pits

This week we visit Thornton Distilling Company as they re-open their historic bar, and sample some craft spirits. Celebrate 100 years of the Chicago Stockyard Kilty Band while they drink and play bagpipes at our bar. The search for the Best Taco on the South Side continues at Mario's Tacos in Blue Island. Plus, one of the guys discovers the downside of creating a home carnival for his young daughters.
Don't miss an episode with Chris, Bill, Hannah, Mike and a cast of Southsiders! Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message! Subscribe today anywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!
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