Craig Collins Show Highlights: Recent Episodes
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I connect with one of the most thoughtful listeners I've heard from since my show started last October. Mary and I navigate a difficult conversation with ease thanks to both being willing to hear each other and Mary just being fantastic in general! I wish all tough conversations went like this!
The very talented singer/songwriter Kelli Swan makes her second appearance on the Craig Collins Show with some brand new music!
District 87 announced a change in its decision for the fall semester shifting away from hybrid learning to 100% remote learning. Superintendent Dr. Reilly joins the Craig Collins Show just before it ends to provide some additional details on that decision.
Joe and his entire band are getting ready for a show at the Corn Crib but Joe still made time to chat with Craig Collins about the last few months for musicians, what it is like to play live in 2020, and how he writes such incredible music including "Goodbye, John"
Craig chats with the founders of The Bitter Jester Music Festival about the long-running event and what it was like trying to make it happen in a year when public performances aren't an option. Complete with two songs from recent contestants!
Craig Collins and Dan Lloyd chat about the last four episodes of The Last Dance after a week off last week!
With technology jumping forward even more due to our social distancing, Craig and John can't help but discuss how James Bond may eventually be involved, among other topics, during their latest afternoon show segment!
Craig Collins and award-winning podcaster Cody Gough recap another week of his show including throat singing, why stress makes you eat, and much more!
Craig chats with Be Strong gym owner Drew and Coach Tish about why they decided to loan out all their equipment to members during the coronavirus lockdown.
Craig Chats with Merry Maids Owner Gretchen Shelly about the best ways to keep your home safe and clean during the coronavirus health pandemic.
Ending the show with another listener as we both applaud the great work being done by all our essential workers!
Craig Collins has seen several viral videos of people all over the county and world simply applauding our "troops." These are the medical professionals helping to keep people alive while fighting Covid-19. Call in and clap along with Craig each day right before 6 PM like listener Viv did!
Craig is joined by friends of the show John Davies, Cody Gough and Dan Lloyd to fill out a once in a lifetime tournament bracket! The Social Distancing By Entertaining Yourself At Home Tournament had on a heck of a first-round! Hear the results from the bracket makers themselves right here!
Craig Collins talks to infectious and viral disease expert Dr. Robert Murphy about Covid-19.
Craig kicks off a new reoccurring segment on the show with a guest and radio friend that inspired the segment. Charisma hustles like a pro and has reinvented herself more than once! Her latest startup involves a very cool pop-up bar concept. If you know an entrepreneur like Charisma, email Craig to get them on the show! craig.collins@cumulus.com
Cheryl is one of the most high energy people Craig Collins has met since moving to Bloomington! They chat about how Majestic Interior Design focuses on you while upgrading your home and how just saying hi to her staff might be the best part of your day!
Craig catches up with Midway Marauders head coach Tim Arvanitis a few weeks before the start of the season! They discuss why the team picked Bloomington for their new home, how fans can get involved all season long, and what to expect from a team that has reached the championship game two years in a row!
Craig talks to Inverse.com writer Emma Betuel about her great article and deep dive into the world of Reddit's r/RoastMe. Emma even went through her own Reddit roast to see exactly what the experience was like.
Craig is joined by Blake Haas, Neil Doyle, and John Davies as they debate which commercial born cartoon character would win in a royal rumble!?
Award-Winning podcaster Cody Gough joins the show to recap some topics from The Curiosity Daily show he co-hosts with Ashley Hamer including the 3-encounter rule!
Craig chats with WBNQ's John Davies about a recent esports event and why you will very likely find John at every future esports event in Bloomington!
Michelle Herman is a wonderful writer. He piece at Slate.com about discovering ballet at 62 is a must-read. Find out why she hasn't missed a class in three years and why she even finds studios while traveling!
Craig Collins, in for Scott Miller, chats with Mike Richards about the different holiday events going on at Epiphany Farms next week!
Cody Gough, co-host of Curiosity Daily, checks in with more interesting facts to help make you smarter!
Craig Collins is still learning about the great organizations and programs in Bloomington! Today he finds out a lot more about the John M Scott Grants Program that recently awarded 1.2M dollars to Bloomington groups!
Craig chats with Brian VanHooker of Mel Magazine about his hilarious deep dive into the likelihood of getting away with an ATM machine heist!
Craig Collins chats with excellent writer Lizzie Wade about her recent look at the eight-hour workday and why companies might want to seriously consider changing it!
Craig talks to Keith about the movie roles Tom Hanks is famous for as well as some you may have forgotten about. Later, Keith gives a quick review of A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. Finally, we close with a few quick reactions to some Disney+ shows.
Olga Khazan joins Craig Collins to help break down her great article covering the different personalities in America. Find this article and more from Olga at The Atlantic!
Craig is joined by Pat Brady and special guest Dan Brady as they chat about a push to prevent political corruption in Illinois and much more! Starting to think there is a show here co-hosted by Pat and Dan!
Craig chats with Curiosity Daily co-host Cody Gough about a few of the most recent topics on his award-winning podcast! Have you ever complained about "kids these days?" Well, you might not be remembering the good old days correctly.
Craig is joined in studio by wine expert and Rob Dob's GM David Nelson as we get you ready for the weekend at 5PM every Friday!
Craig chats with Pontiac Township High School teacher Paul Ritter about his wonderful Operation Endangered Species project and his nomination for a prestigious award sponsored by the Indianapolis Zoo!
Marcus King stops by the WJBC studios a few hours before his performance at Castle Theater!
Craig chats with New York Times journalist Kashmir Hill about her recent article "I Got Access to My Secret Consumer Score. Now You Can Get Yours, Too." Find out about several of the secret companies that are grading consumer activity and more.
Craig chats with Curiosity Daily co-host Cody Gough about the reoccurring topic of babies on recent episodes of the award-winning show. Cody also shares several other facts that help make us all smarter!
Craig deals with a texting issue after promoting the number all week. He is still new after all so this is probably on him!
Craig chats with brand new Guinness World Record holder Aiden Jaquez and his grandmother Kathleen Taylor about his love of running marathons before Craig agrees to run the Chicago Marathon as soon as Aiden is allowed to!
Craig chats with local memorabilia and more collector Aaron Ahart about his appearance on Pawn Stars and his vast collection of memorabilia from Lebron James' mouth guard to a new Abraham Lincoln piece he picked up from the show!
Craig talks to attorney Richard Hanus and the real-life Bloomington couple about how their story was turned into NYC play "The Courtroom."
Craig is joined by Casey Clark, the CEO of inc 5000 company Cultivate Advisors. They chat about the entrepreneurial journey and what makes each successful entrepreneur such a special breed! Later, we find out more about how Cultivate Advisors can help you grow that winning idea you have into a booming business!
Craig chats with Meredith Whitfield, an Exhibition Developer at The Field Museum, after Craig finds out about the new attraction at The Field Museum. Meredith talks about how much work went into getting Sue's breath just right and how people handle the experience.
Craig Collins and ISU professor Den Patten discuss Den's research into corporate social responsibility and an interesting response to growing societal climate change concerns.