Fox Valley Voice: Recent Episodes
Fox Valley Voice
Here's our guest, James Cardis, with the episode description:
"I had the distinct and unqualified pleasure of joining Jaime and Brea for this recording, which happened to occur on the back patio of our house the evening of Tuesday, May 25th. It's true, this washed up old man played basketball in the park with a bunch of college kids just moments prior to joining the record, and yet I delivered an unparalleled guest appearance, not once pausing to catch my breath and down half a Gatorade.
In this episode, Jaime and Brea catch up with each other about how they enjoyed the Fox Valley since their last episode, hatch plans for the summer, and talk about when (and where) they might reconvene. Some might say that I'm the straw that stirs the drink, the seasoning to this locally sourced audio stew, a ceaseless source of needless tangents and good-natured roasting. Some might say that, sure. You'll have to listen and see if you agree.
Mentioned in this episode, in something approaching chronological order:
The Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden
Jake Mack
Schaefer Greenhouses, Inc
Branch Gardens
Summer Solstice Yorkville
Charlie Zine (read the Chicago Tribune article about Charlie's travels on the full length of the mighty Fox River)
RiverEdge Park
Fainting at Pitchfork Music Festival
Madison Square Garden
Restaurants circa 1989
CDC
Laurelwood Park
Lemongrass (the plant)
Stale beer and blue mouthwash
Cold calling your friends
Longmont Potion Castle
The Great Batavia Garbage Sticker Shortage of 2021
Batavia Boardwalk Shops
Bocaditos Cafe
WindMill Grille & Pizzeria
Photo by Brea Hayes
Music by yours truly 🤩
Tell us about your favorite patio in the comments, or leave us a voicemail at 630-492-0369.
See you on the links 🏌️
James (5/27/2021)"
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Jaime and Brea talk to Batavia city council member Abby Beck about how and why she got involved in local politics and how you, dear listeners, can get involved too.
Recorded 4/26/2021
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Links and Shout Outs
Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay
Abby Beck on River Town Life
City of Batavia - City Council
The Conservation Foundation
Roundabouts on Freakonomics Radio
Amsterdam Bicycle Company (The Netherlands)
Team FIB BBQ
Mutual Ground Walk For Hope
Cocktails in the Park
Baby Bison at Fermilab
Photo by Abby Beck
Music by James Cardis
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Brea tries to restore composure as Jaime fanboys over local music legend Scott Tipping. They discuss his life as a performer before, during, and (hopefully) after the pandemic.
Other topics include: Tarot ≠ Astrology; cake for breakfast; vaxx hangovers.
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Shout Outs
Backyard Tire Fire
Scott jamming with David Hidalgo of Los Lobos at Rosa’s
Dry City Brew Works
The Venue
Aurora Public Art
Farnsworth House
Viking Ship at Good Templar Park
Greta Bell
Suicide Prevention Services of America - Run For Life 5k
Photo by Susan May Romano
Music by James Cardis and Scott Tipping
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Jaime and Brea chat with Kane County Chronicle reporter Eric Schelkopf about the recent local elections. Other topics include: vitamin D; African violets; used car shopping; Fermilab.
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Fact Check
Rickets - the softening and weakening of bones in children, usually because of an extreme and prolonged vitamin D deficiency.
Shout Outs
The Total Scene (Eric’s music blog)
Heinz Brothers Greenhouse
The Venue Aurora
Almanac Coffee and Cocktails
Acquaviva
A Tiny Particle’s Wobble Could Upend the Known Laws of Physics (NY Times)
Q: Into the Storm (HBO Max)
Music by James Cardis
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Fox Valley Voice has their first interview! Jaime and Brea talk to Joe Erbentraut about Queering the Burbs. Check out Joe’s Substack: Queeringtheburbs.substack.com and follow him on Twitter: @robojojo.
Fact Check
North Burger @ Sidecar Supper Club: Two hand-packed 4oz patties; Choice of cheese (Wisconsin Cheddar, Gorgonzola, Jalapeno Jack, or Gouda); Grilled Onions; House Pickles; Garlic Aioli; Brioche bun
Shout outs
Aurora West Forest Preserve
Batavia Community Diversity Initiative
We Have All Hit a Wall (New York Times)
Annie Hex
The Prophets by Robert Jones, Jr.
HBO Max: The Nanny; Full Bloom
Elizabeth Cronin - Asrai Garden
KaneVax.org
Tab Reloader - Firefox Add-on
Community Garden
Batavia Depot Museum
Kane County Cougars
Chicago Steel Hockey
Music by James Cardis
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Folks, we’re back on the anniversary of the very first podcast recording Jaime and Brea did together four years ago! We’re hopeful we are on the path to becoming the Regis & Kathy Lee of the Fox Valley, and we introduce a new segment of our show: The Real Goose. Leave a message at 630-492-0369 and let us know if you have a topic you want us to cover, a question you want answered or a story you want to tell. You can also send a voice memo or message to talk@foxvalleyvoice.com.
This week’s shoutouts go to:
Brother Chimp Brewing
Aurora Regional Fire Museum
Raimondo’s Pizza & Pub
The Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden
Kane Vax Hub
Thrift and Dollar
Batavia Boardwalk Shops
Music by James Cardis. Photo by Jaime Gutierrez.
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Folks, we’ve decided to make this a weekly show! Despite some Daylight Savings sleepiness and a bit of a technical delay Jaime and Brea bring some realness about who we want to talk to and what’s driving our passion to tell the stories of the folks of the Fox Valley. Help us out (we can only ping pong this conversation for so long) and call 630-492-0369 and let us know if you have a topic you want us to cover, a question you want answered or a story you want to tell. You can also send a voice memo to talk@foxvalleyvoice.com.
This week’s shoutouts go to:
Travis - TCR Diaries
Curtis - Good Morning Aurora
Joe - Queering the Burbs
Music by James Cardis. Photo by Brea Hayes.
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Fox Valley Voice is back! Longtime host Jaime Gutierrez starts a fresh season and new spin bringing on co-host Brea Hayes. In this episode they reminisce about their joint love of storytelling and dive into what this show will be all about. Spoiler alert: They don’t know and they want your help figuring it out. Call 630-492-0369 and ask them anything or email talk@foxvalleyvoice.com if you want to come on air and share a story about what your life has been like and what you’ve been up to in this past year.
Music by James Cardis. Photo by Brea Hayes.
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Paul Lencioni, the fourth-generation leader of Blue Goose Market in St. Charles, came forward last week to ask for the support of the community if the market is to survive. If you have any questions of why they need and deserve our support, please listen to my conversation with Paul. His passion and dedication to his business, employees, customers, and community is unmistakable in his voice.
http://www.bluegoosemarket.com/
Produced by Jaime Gutierrez. Music by James Cardis.
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Tens of thousands of people in the Chicagoland area are victims of sex and labor trafficking each year. We talk with three advocates to learn about the resources available to these survivors and what we can do to help. Guests: Karen Schultz, City Director, Refuge for Women-Chicago; Kevin Drendel, Board Member, Administer Justice; Kimberly Fay, Staff Attorney, ATLAST. Music by James Cardis. Closing song: Justice Sees by Abby Newell. Thanks to Drendel & Jansons Law Group for sponsoring.
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Enjoy Episode 097, wherein I drop by the Aurora Skate Center to chat with a few of the Aurora 88s about gearing up for their 7th season. Check out the free season opener on Sunday, April 22.
http://aurora88s.com/
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Jamie Saam, Executive Director of Batavia MainStreet, was in Las Vegas at the time of the mass shooting on October 1, 2017. She gave us a phone report from her perspective.
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Enjoy Episode 096, wherein I speak with personal chef Quenby Schuyler about her life thus far: growing up on a farm in West Chicago; snowboarding and organic mountain farming in Colorado; cooking as a private chef in Chicago; suffering a life-threatening stroke just days after giving birth to her daughter; and learning that she might be the love child of a Hollywood icon. Music written and performed by James Cardis.
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Enjoy Episode 095, wherein I have a thorough, uncensored conversation with Scott Mackay, morning show host at 95.9 The River and realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage St. Charles. Topics include: lying to Kenny Loggins; working alongside Kevin Matthews; growing up in New England; how much is enough?; his lovely wife Susie; getting real about real estate; his boss/co-host Danielle Tufano; PechaKucha Batavia; and famous rants caught on tape (see Orson Welles and Casey Kasem). Music written and performed by James Cardis.
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