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Tim Larson has many more songs to share. He has written all the lyrics of every song. He then uses an Ai production company either in London, England or Cambridge, Massachusetts to add vocals and music. Tim has the thoughts, but zero musical ability. Recorded at Rotary Botanical Gardens in Janesville, Wisconsin. August 17, 2026

Tim Larson will tell you that Candice King is one of the nicest media people he's ever known. She was raised on a dairy farm in northern Illinois and knows firsthand what accurate weather forecasting means to farmers. She shares over seventeen years worth of weather events. Regardless of where you live, you'll appreciate her stories and her take on bringing forecasts to the audience during tense situations. Recorded at the new studio at Edgebrook: August 6, 2026.

Tim Larson was dressed in a pitch black Chicago Cubs jersey with gold logos and the number forty-two across his back. This is just one way Tim honors Jackie Robinson. With his portable microphone in hand, he entered with purpose into the crowd lined up for the bleachers gates in hopes of receiving a 60's replica jersey from Budweiser. Fans from all over the country, a vast variety of Cubs stories and baseball tales connected to many other teams The random group of folks truly upheld the Wrigley ...

Tim Larson met Susan Aasen at the Al Capone Hideout near Hayward, Wisconsin thanks to Mike and Tam Kahler. The Lac Courte Oreilles Band of the Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin have combined efforts to hold events at the property and restores its buildings. A 1925 stone and log home with an eight car garage and machine gun turret. Once use for bootlegging and prostitution will hopefully soon be for holiday meal events and weddings. It's located just off Highway CC south of Haywar...

Scott and Tim have known each other for decades after first meeting at Downtown Rockford Rotary Club. Since then, their paths have intersected at countless community events. This is the perfect chance to share regional historical stories as America celebrates its 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independance in 1776. As always, the only script is randomly placed tiny notes of possible topics. Recorded July 10, 2026.

Tim Larson attended the 2026 Cubs Convention in January of 2026 when it was minus seven degrees in Chicago. Cubs fans banded together that weekend and broke attendance records. Ed Hartig was a presenter for Cubs history and also myths surrounding Chicago baseball. Tim wanted to learn more. So, by chance, Tim later that day was introduced to Jennifer Martinez the Director of Cubs Communications. She mentioned do some kind of a collaboration. They brainstormed as the season approached and the u...

Tim Larson met Chuck Buell in August of 2022 at a radio event in Chicago, Illinois. They've made sure their paths have crossed frequently since then. They purposely reflect on great memories in and out of radio studios and then consciously build new ones. You'll hear several aircheck inserts throughout their conversion just outside Denver, Colorado. Recorded July 1, 2026.

After being in country music radio for several years, Tim Larson found his was to Nashville for the largest country music festival in the world. This episode is his stories from the five day shindig...seeing old friends and meeting plenty of new ones. Concerts, songwriters sessions, meet and greets, tours, museums and, of course, performaces at The Grand Ole Opry. Recorded May 7 & 8, 2026 both in Nashville and northern Illinois.

Pete Battistini has more American Top 40 memorabilia than anyone in the world. Tim Larson met up with him among the vast antique radio collection of Rick Washburne. Pete is the author of two books covering both decades of Casey Kasem's history making countdown show. (Find them at AT40books.com or on Amazon) Special thanks to Ted Gorden Smucker for introducing us, Art Vuolo for arranging the location and videography, and Kevin O' Neill for his voice work. Recorded on Memorial Day May 25, 20...

Liz chooses a dozen or so items from Tim's vast Disney collection of memorabilia spanning fifty plus years. Hear the stories and bits of trivia connected to the pieces and much more. Recorded February 17, 2026.

Andy Littleton and Tim Larson were among thousands of Chicago Cubs fans waiting in line for autographs at the 2026 Chicago Cubs baseball convention. Those generic pleasantries went much farther than either expected. They shared the pride of thier baseball card collections and took each other's pictures with our favorite players from the 1970s...Ray Burris and Jose Cardinal. Then it became obvious that they should record these stories and see where it goes. Recorded January 17, 2026 along the ...

Steve York and Tim Larson met through Ted Gorden Smucker in Joliet, Illinois at the Illinois Rock n Roll Hall of Fame induction concert. He was representing WCFL radio along with Chuck Knapp and Bill Taylor. Tim knew there was more to Steve's story after hearing about Tony Bennett. Recorded on Decembe 5, 2025 at Saz's Steak House in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Melinda Hagerman and Tim Larson have been friends for decades and it was high time to capture some of their stories. They have always learned something new from each other and neither have no idea where any conversation will go. Today's episode at Benson Stone and Hearth Rock Cafe is no exception. Recorded December 3, 2025.

Twenty two friends contributed to this episode. We were gathered in sunny Michigan for Art's Radio Reunion/Birthday Party. It was a milestone so folks came in from all over the country. Art's passion for radio and his circle of friends is obvious to all who've met him. This is everyone chance to be a part of the day. Recorded September 27, 2025

Tim Larson got a call from Marty Ross at 10:42am. Marty was leaving Rockford, Illinois for Los Angeles, California that afternoon at four. Within three minutes, they agreed to meet each other for the first time to do this episode at the Potato Shak diner. They had absolutely no idea where the conversation was to begin and more so where it would end. Buckle up for a tilt-a-whirl of chatter like neither of these guys had ever experienced. Recorded September 17, 2025.

David Torretta has fifty years under his belt in the music recording industry. From Steve Scorfina of REO Speedwagon and Michael McDonald of The Dobbie Brothers to Chuck Berry! For him, it's very easy to tell the stories when you've lived them. We also talked some baseball among an avid Cardinal fan and a lifelong Cubs fan. Play ball! Recorded at the Drury Inn lobby in Collinsville, Illinois near St. Louis, Missouri. August 28, 2025.

When I see the St. Louis Arch it's time to start looking for David Sandusky's BEAST Craft BBQ in Belleville, Illinois. Ribs with his creamy mac and cheese call my name every time. David is a highly acclaimed chef and pitmaster and knows his way around several television shows on Food Network. His passion is more like an obsession. Throw a bib on and get ready to get sauced! Recorded at BEAST Craft BBQ Company in Belleville, IL on August 27, 2025.

Everyone has experienced Rockford, Illinois in a genuinely original way. Whether you’re 22 years old or 92, you have a very unique short story. To help celebrate 815 Day (August 15th, 2025), your host Tim Larson has collected snippets from longtime friends and complete strangers. This is the ultimate Storytellers Studio podcast episode. See much more and other shows at timlarsonmedia.com.

The Big 89 WLS radio celebrated the 65th anniversary of the Musicradio format of the 60's and 70's. They were the Rock of Chicago! In addition to an epic party, Ted Gorden Smucker gathered the finest radio announcers of that era for a roundtable conversation and on-air excerpts from the past. It was a beehive. Scott Childers hosted the show. Guests included Tommy Edwards, Chuck Knapp, Catherine Johns, Chuck Buell and Jim Kerr. The behind-the-scenes production team included Art Vuolo, Ted G...

Steve Scorfina and Kathleen Sullivan had only met your host Tim Larson two weeks prior to the recording of this episode. They were all attending a charity event at the Hard Rock Casino in Rockford, Illinois. One conversation led to another very quickly and the next thing ya know Tim was photographing the REO Speedwagon Legacy Reunion Concert in the city where it all began. Steve's stories are amazing and will leave you saying, "There's no way a person can make this up!" Recorded the day after...

Mark Finnegan has directed a caravan of veterans to Washington, DC since 2010. You'll hear about the logistic magic and also that of Bill Hunter. The emotional floods are overwhelming and the partnerships are incredible. Mark lives the passion for our military heroes and you can hear it in his voice. Recorded at Finnegan's RV Center in South Beloit, Illinois on May 14, 2025.

It was a thrill to visit with Fred Winston in southwest Michigan. I have been a huge fan of his performances on Chicago radio for forty seven years (since 1978). He's very quick witted and an all around good guy. Don't worry. If you're not familiar with Fred since you live far away from Chicago, I will gladly bring you up-to-speed in the first fifteen minutes of the show. Thank you so much to Ted Gordan Smucker for co-hosting this episode and making all the arrangements. Recorded inside the P...

Duncan and Tim Larson are connect eight ways to Tuesday. You'll find out how during the episode. Learn about The Masters at Augusta, Georgia, Norris Aldeen and the restoration of the golf course's famous barn. You don't have to be a golfer to enjoy this episode. After the exit of the show, listen for the song "Hooked on Hayward" referenced in the conversation. Duncan is currently the Executive Director at the Park Chamber of Commerce for Loves Park and Machesney Park, Illinois. Recorded Ap...

Your host Tim Larson decided about two months ago to try his hand at songwriting. Actually laying down his thoughts that were scribbled on many small sheets of paper over the previous year. With absolutely no musical skills, he sent the lyrics to London, England. The producers magically use Ai to combine genre, tempo and singer gender choices into a song. Here are the inspirations and back stories for each of Tim's first nine songs. You have complete freedom to rate these songs as if you were...