Beste Ed Coleman podcaster (2024)

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Listen Now - Generation Why: The Olympic Park Bombing 5:29

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July 27th, 1996. Atlanta, Georgia. During a free concert at Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park, security guard Richard Jewell spotted an abandoned backpack. Authorities soon discovered that it contained a live bomb. The bomb detonated minutes later, but Jewell’s actions saved countless lives. Days later, he became the main suspect in the bombing. Th…

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Episode 361: The Lloyd Thaxton Show And The Red Goose Shoes. 30:11

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Episode 361: I will discuss The Lloyd Thaxton Show and The Red Goose Shoes.

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Episode 360: My Memories Of Riding In Station Wagons In The 1970s And Brazilian Musician Sergio Mendes. 31:54

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Episode 360: I will discuss my memories of riding in station wagons in the 1970s and Brazilian musician Sergio Mendes.

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Ed Gantt, Living History Interpreter, Talks Story with Bill Gwaltney and Tim Merriman 55:08

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Edward W. Gantt, a retired Navy Captain with a unique background, talks story with Tim Merriman and Bill Gwaltney for "Reflections on Interpretation: Talking Story with Guides and Interpreters." Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Gantt graduated from Howard University and the National Defense University. He served 30 years in the military, first …

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2024 NFL Predictions! 37:28

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Send us a text Football is back and Erik and Brian are here with their predictions for the 2024 NFL season. Allswell - Your Dream Bed Starts Here Free delivery on your first order over $35. Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make …

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Episode 359: The Ben Franklin Stores In Chicago and actor Gary Coleman. 30:51

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Episode 359: I will discuss The Ben Franklin Stores in Chicago and actor Gary Coleman.

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Episode 358: The Robert Hall Village Department Stores And The College Inn Restaurant In Chicago. 37:08

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Episode 358: I will discuss Robert Hall Village Department Stores and The College Inn Restaurant in Chicago.

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Episode 357: Chef Eddie Doucette And The 60th Anniversary Of The Debut Of The Call Letters WMAQ-TV Channel 5 In Chicago. 28:06

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Episode 357: I will discuss Chef Eddie Doucette and The 60th anniversary of the debut of the call letters WMAQ-TV Channel 5 in Chicago.

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NFL Over/Unders and the Greatness of Aaron Judge 38:23

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Send us a text Erik and Brian discuss which NFL teams will exceed or fall short of their win-total projections. Plus, the greatness of Aaron Judges continues on almost a nightly basis.Av Erik Dobratz, Brian Coleman

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Episode 356: My Memories Of Watching Phil Donahue On TV And Arby's Restaurants Suddenly Closing In The Chicagoland Area. 33:04

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Episode 356: I will discuss my memories of watching Phil Donahue on TV and Arby's Restaurants suddenly closing in The Chicagoland area.

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Christy Coleman, Living History Interpreter and Manager, Talks Story with Bill Gwaltney and Tim Merriman 56:28

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A Native of Eatonville, Florida, Christy Coleman grew up in the shadow of African American anthropologist and writer Zora Neale Hurston. As a teenager in 1982, wanting to become an actor, she accepted a summer position as a character actor for an enslaved woman named Rebecca at Colonial Williamsburg. Her growing enthusiasm for History led her to a …

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EP355: My Visit To The Oakbrook Terrace Historical Society With Seeing Dispensa's Castle Of Toys & Kiddie Kingdom Memorabilia, My memories Of Watching Game Show Host Peter Marshall On TV, & More. 32:18

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Episode 355: I will discuss my visit to The Oakbrook Terrace Historical Society seeing Dispensa's Castle of Toys and Kiddie Kingdom memorabilia, my memories of watching Game Show Host Peter Marshall on TV, and more.

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The Greatest Yankees of All Time & Happy Birthday to John Stamos! 37:30

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Send us a text This week’s episode touches on the debate over the greatest Yankees of all time, whether fantasy football is a worthwhile pursuit, and if Axel F is a good movie.Av Erik Dobratz, Brian Coleman

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Football, Olympics, and Classic Movies We’ve Never Seen 39:28

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Send us a text Erik and Brian discuss Olympic gold medal basketball, the blandness of preseason football, and classic movies they’ve never seen. Allswell - Your Dream Bed Starts Here Free delivery on your first order over $35. Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35. Disclaimer: This post c…

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Episode 354: Richard's Lilac Lodge In Hillside IL, And My Memories Of Jolly Good Beverages In Chicago. 30:15

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Episode 354: I will discuss Richard's Lilac Lodge in Hillside IL, and my memories of Jolly Good Beverages in Chicago.

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Episode 353: My Current Health Status And My Recent Visit To Six Flags Great America Amusement Park In Gurnee, IL. 34:03

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Episode 353: I will discuss my current health status and my recent visit to Six Flags Great America Amusement Park in Gurnee, IL.

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Louise Moreno Talks Story about the Moreno Camps in National Parks with Tim Merriman and Bill Gwaltney 49:55

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A Co-Founder of “The Camp Moreno Project” along with her late Husband, Roberto Moreno and former National Park Ranger Bill Gwaltney, Louise Moreno has been a long-term activist promoting sharing the out of doors with Latino communities and families across the United States. Louise fell in love with the dashing Roberto Moreno and the pair were marri…

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Football Is On the Horizon 39:06

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Send us a text Major League Baseball has pennant races going on and the Olympics are underway, yet Erik and Brian are beginning to have football thoughts as July turns to August. Allswell - Your Dream Bed Starts Here Free delivery on your first order over $35. Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order…

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Episode 352: My Memories Of Ed Debevic's Restaurant In Chicago And Kellogg's Cereal Packs From The 1970s. 32:41

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Episode 352: I will discuss my memories of Ed Debevic's Restaurant in Chicago and Kellogg's Cereal Packs from the 1970s.

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Part 2, Lorraine Johnson Coleman, Talks Story with Bill Gwaltney and Tim Merriman 46:14

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Lorraine Johnson Coleman was born in the deep south, but also has roots in urban New York City. The proud daughter of a WWII African American U.S. Marine, she appreciates both the bitterness, and the sweetness that is part of growing up Black in America. Her interest in family history, shared stories and her attention to detail of African American …

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Trade Deadline Recap and Thoughts on the Olympics 38:53

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Send us a text Lots of trades. Not many BIG trades. Erik and Brian recap the Major League Baseball trade deadline. Then, gauging interest in the Olympics. Allswell - Your Dream Bed Starts Here Free delivery on your first order over $35. Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35. Disclaimer: T…

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Episode 351: Papa Milano's Italian And Cafe Chablis Restaurants In Chicago. 33:22

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Episode 351: I will discuss Papa Milano's Italian and Cafe Chablis Restaurants in Chicago.

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Episode 350: The 60th Anniversary Of The TV Show Ray Rayner & Friends on WGN-TV Channel 9 In Chicago. 32:31

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Episode 350: I will discuss my memories of the 60th anniversary of the TV show Ray Rayner & Friends on WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago.

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Lorraine Johnson Coleman, Storyteller/Author, Talks Story with Bill Gwaltney and Tim Merriman 44:13

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Lorraine Johnson Coleman was born in the deep south, but also has roots in urban New York City. The proud daughter of a WWII African American U.S. Marine, she appreciates both the bitterness, and the sweetness that is part of growing up Black in America. Her interest in family history, shared stories and her attention to detail of African American …

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Broken Ferries and Bad Baseball Uniforms 39:18

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Send us a text What’s it like to be stranded on Martha’s Vineyard when the ferry boat breaks down? Erik is here to tell us his experience. Plus: baseball, Bob Newhart, and The Blues Brothers.Av Erik Dobratz, Brian Coleman

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Episode 349: Paolella's Italian Restaurant In Chicago And Memories Of Stouffer's Cakes In The 1970s. 33:13

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Episode 349: I will discuss Paolella's Italian Restaurant in Chicago and memories of Stouffer's Cakes in the 1970s.

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Episode 348: My Tribute Episode Of Comedian Bob Newhart. 36:27

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Episode 348: I will discuss my tribute to comedian Bob Newhart.

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Episode 347: My Memories Of Chi-Chi's Mexican Restaurant And Planet Hollywood In Chicago. 33:30

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Episode 347: I will discuss my memories of Chi-Chi's Mexican Restaurant and Planet Hollywood in Chicago.

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Episode 346: The 45th Anniversary Of The Disco Demolition Event That Was Held At Comiskey Park In Chicago, And My Tributes To Six Celebrities Who Passed Away This Week. 38:50

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Episode 346: I will discuss The 45th Anniversary of The Disco Demolition event held at Comiskey Park in Chicago, and my tributes to six celebrities who passed away this week. I may have made some errors in the program. I apologize for that.

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Lee Coffee, Jr., Buffalo Soldier Living History Interpreter, Talks Story with Bill Gwaltney and Tim Merriman 1:02:32

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Ten years into his 24-year US Army career, First Sergeant Lee N. Coffee Jr. assumed a carefully researched living history interpretive role as a 9th Cavalry Buffalo Soldier, Sgt. Emanuel Stance, a Medal of Honor recipient during the Indian Wars campaign in the 1870s. As a historian and professional speaker, Lee has won awards for over thirteen year…

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Importance of male teachers, and learning as much as you teach: With Mr. Stephen Pina 1:01:38

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This episode we talk with Mr. Pina on his journey to becoming a high school special education teacher and how as a teacher you should be willing to learn from your students as much as you teach them! Also making sure you make your students know that you see them!Av Troy Rivas

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Dan Hurley Gets Paid and the Most Dated Comedy Film of the Last 40 Years 37:58

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Send us a text It’s official. Dan Hurley gets a new contract as he and the UConn men’s basketball program looks to three-peat. Plus, a classic comedy turns 40. It would NEVER get made today.Av Erik Dobratz, Brian Coleman

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Episode 345: The Olson Rug Company Waterfalls In Chicago And My Tribute To Judith Belushi-Pisano. 32:48

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Episode 345: I will discuss The Olson Rug Company in Waterfalls in Chicago and my tribute to Judith Belushi-Pisano.

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The Chris Chan Saga: The Idea Guys (Part 20) 23:06

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ONE MORE EPISODE LEFT! Super quick transition episode this week covering just a couple events between 2017-2020, setting the stage for the fallout to come from the leaked incest call with Isabella Janke. The final episode will be coming at the end of the week, and then we are moving forward from Chris Chan! -------------- Email us and share your pe…

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Episode 344: The King Biscuit Flower Hour Radio Series, And The Frustration Ball, Fascination The Electric Maze Games From Remco. 32:10

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Episode 344: The King Biscuit Flower Hour radio series, and the Frustration Ball, Fascination The Electric Maze Games from Remco.

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Episode 343: Reed's Candies, Teem Lemon Lime Soda, And More. 29:07

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Episode 343: I will discuss my memories of Reed's Candies, Teem Lemon Lime Soda, and The 120th Anniversary of the grand opening of Riverview Park in Chicago. Plus my announcement of my special project.

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Talking New York sports with legendary NY Post sport columnist Mike Vaccaro 50:27

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Send us a text New York sports fans have lots to talk about these days. New York Post sport columnist Mike Vaccaro joins Erik and Brian to discuss the Knicks big moves, the first-place Yankees, and the resurgent Mets.Av Erik Dobratz, Brian Coleman

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Episode 342: My Memories Of Sessions Records Compilations And My Tribute To Actor Martin Mull. 37:26

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Episode 342: I will discuss my memories of Sessions Records Compilations and my tribute to actor Martin Mull.

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The Karen Read Case - Accident, Murder, or Police Cover-up? 56:41

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Canton, Massachusetts. January 29th, 2022. It was a blizzard-laden night, where the wind was howling, snow was coming down in sheets, and visibility dwindled to near nothingness. Karen Read and her boyfriend, police officer John O'Keefe, go out to a bar and meet up with fellow BPD-area officers. They decide to move the party to one of their homes. …

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John Miller, CIT, former NAI Region 6 Director Talks Story with Tim Merriman 48:45

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John Miller had a long career as manager and interpreter at a fish hatchery in Branson, Missouri, a very popular tourism destination. He has also served in a variety of leadership roles with National Association for Interpretation, including Region 6 Director and more recently Chair of the Nominations Committee. He shares a unique story of a photo …

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Step Dad, Adopted Father, and just a Dad: With Dwight Coleman Jr. 1:20:23

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This episode we dive in the life of a father who is a step dad, adopted a son, and has his own biological son. Navigating relationships with the other father, working with at risk youth, adopting a 17 year old, all while raising his kids with having their best interest at heart. We also discuss taking lessons his father taught him and adding the th…

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Scottie Wins Again and The Stanley Cup Comes to South Beach 38:07

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Send us a text A wacky end to the Travelers Championship ends in another victory for Scottie Scheffler. Plus, more useless movie trivia, this time featuring The Blues Brothers.Av Erik Dobratz, Brian Coleman

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Episode 341: The 35th Anniversary Of The Release Of The 1989 Movie Batman, A Tribute To Actor Donald Sutherland, And The Brown Bear Restaurant In Chicago. 35:55

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Episode 341: I will discuss The 35th anniversary of the release of the 1989 movie Batman, a tribute to actor Donald Sutherland, and The Brown Bear Restaurant in Chicago.

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Rory’s Epic Meltdown and Looking Ahead to The Travelers Tournament 34:35

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Send us a text Golf leads off this week as Erik and Brian discuss Rory McElory’s disastrous meltdown at the U.S. Open. Also, the surging Mets, Yankees-Red Sox, and useless movie trivia as The Karate Kid turns 40.Av Erik Dobratz, Brian Coleman

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Episode 340: My Memories Of Father's Day, The 45th Anniversary Of The Debut Of Son Of Svengoolie And Vintage Gas Credit Cards. 28:01

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Episode 340: I will discuss my memories of Father's Day, The 45th anniversary of the debut of Son Of Svengoolie, and Vintage Gas Credit Cards.

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Single Dad: Drivers ed, Dating, and Middle School with Vincent Chavez 1:06:45

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Av Troy Rivas

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Episode 339: Chicago Radio Disc Jockey Yvonne Daniels And My Memories Of The Chicken Unlimited Restaurant In The Roseland Neighborhood Of Chicago. 35:32

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Episode 339: I will discuss Chicago radio disc jockey Yvonne Daniels and my memories of The Chicken Unlimited Restaurant in The Roseland neighborhood of Chicago.

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No Hurleymania for Hollywood 37:56

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Send us a text The three-peat is in play for UConn basketball. Dan Hurley turns down the bright lights of L.A. to stay in the fields of Storrs.Av Erik Dobratz, Brian Coleman

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Dr. Rex Ellis, African-American Museum Curator Talks Story with Tim Merriman and Bill Gwaltney on Reflections on Interpretation 43:58

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Dr. Rex Ellis created the engaging African-American living history interpretive program at Colonial Williamsburg and went on to become the Associate Director of Curatorial Affairs at the National Museum African-American Museum History and Culture at Smithsonian Institute. Join us at Reflections on Interpretation to learn of his journey from interpr…