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Creating community by sharing good stories. Uncommon conversations. Listen local.

Fox Valley Voice Fox Valley Voice

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 3 Ratings

Creating community by sharing good stories. Uncommon conversations. Listen local.

    James Cardis

    James Cardis

    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)

    Google

    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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    • 1 hr 2 min
    Abby Beck

    Abby Beck

    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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    • 55 min
    Scott Tipping

    Scott Tipping

    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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    • 52 min
    Spring 2021 Elections with Eric Schelkopf

    Spring 2021 Elections with Eric Schelkopf

    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.

    We want to hear from you! Click here to send a voice message or email talk@foxvalleyvoice.com or call 630-492-0369.

    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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    • 49 min
    Joe Erbentraut

    Joe Erbentraut

    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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    • 57 min
    The Real Goose

    The Real Goose

    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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    • 1 hr 3 min

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