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The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works The Local HoneysTODAY'S EPISODE:We are thrilled to welcome The Local Honeys to episode 1 of season 4 of The Guest List! This episode was recorded in front of a live audience on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Summer Sundown Music Festival on Lake Sara, outside of Effingham, IL. We hope you enjoy this FULL BAND on-site festival performance, the first of its kind on our show. What an amazing band. What a great interview. Go see them live!"Montana Hobbs and Linda Jean Stokley made history in 2015 when they became the first two women to earn Bachelor...

2025-11-1858 min

2025-11-1658 min

The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works Grant PeeplesTODAY'S EPISODE:Grant Peeples (Tallahassee, FL) is a singer/songwriter who got his start in live music at age 50, after a stretch of island living saw him build and manage his own small hotel. He turned to music at the urging of a friend and has since carved out a name for himself as a songwriter whose lyrics often touch on political or otherwise thought-provoking themes. Grant writes from a passionate place, and brings wit, humor, philosophy, and songcraft all to life right in front of your ears.Esteemed Guest: Grant Peeples

2025-07-271h 01

The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works Katie DahlNOTE: Today's episode features a SNEAK PEEK of the 2025 Little Grassy Get Down lineup! Be the first to know who is coming to Touch of Nature this October! You'll have to listen to the episode to find the announcement!TODAY'S EPISODE:Katie Dahl (Door County, WI) is a singer/songwriter/playwright whose lyrics are courageously honest and whose live shows are devilishly funny. We were thrilled to have Katie be a part of our Songwriter Retreat in March 2025, and she's since won Kerrville New Folk Winner (May 2025)! This episode of...

2025-07-151h 00

Two Good Ears Podcast TGE Episode 312 – LoveSeatSend us a textJoin TGE host Rich Reardin as he talks with the duo 'LoveSeat', consisting of a husband and wife team, Bill “Poss” and JJ Passalacqua.Listen online on our website at https://www.twogoodears.net/ or on your favorite app or podcast platform.Please support TGE and click on FOLLOW our RSS feed when you listen at Two Good Ears!LoveSeat Playlist on Spotify click hereBill Pos website

2025-06-081h 00

The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works Lucas WayneTODAY'S EPISODE:Lucas Wayne (Carmi, IL) has crafted a catalog of witty, heartfelt, songs that range from honky-tonk rippers to folky ballads...all the way to country soul. The southern IL singer/songwriter has a unique tenor voice, a knack for songs that have just the right amount of all the right ingredients, and a passion for performing and creating his own brand of unique Illinois music. He carries a disarming nature and isn't afraid to get right to the business of hashing out what's on his mind...and sometimes it even goes beyond quotes from...

2025-05-3152 min

The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works Jess KleinTODAY'S EPISODE:With a career spanning 11 albums and several different cities-called-home across the years, Jess Klein has been churning out memorable and heartfelt songs since the early 2000s. Her stop on The Guest List tapped into her deep and undying passion for sharing songs with anyone who wants to listen. Jess was a Main Stage act at Moccasin Creek Festival 2024 and her storied music career often revolves around Austin, TX, a place where Bill also called home.Enjoy today's episode with North Carolina-based Jess Klein.Jess Klein: Esteemed Guest

2025-05-1757 min

The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works Pierce CraskTODAY'S EPISODE:It's not often we get to feature a fingerstyle guitar player of Pierce Crask's ability and talent level on the show. But beyond the great songwriting and singing, today's episode features top level guitar playing. Pierce has been entertaining for most of his life, including a 2024 appearance (and forthcoming 2025 appearance) at Moccasin Creek Festival. Today, he offers up his top 5 song list in chronological order from when they were first recorded.Enjoy the music, the conversation, and a few good laughs from today's guest from Skokie, IL...Pierce Crask:

2025-04-1854 min

The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works My PoliticTODAY'S EPISODE:The songwriting duo My Politic joins us on today's episode for a look into how they've crafted such a large catalog of well articulated, thoughtful songs...and a full tour schedule, all while living 600 miles apart! Kaston and Nick formed the group in their late teens and don't intend to slow down. They have produced 11 records together, the most recent of which will be out this spring.While they don't shy away from political themes, My Politic takes a more well-rounded approach to their lyrical content and touch on themes across all...

2025-04-041h 05

The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works Carter and ConnelleyTODAY'S EPISODE:Southern Illinois songwriting stalwarts, Carter and Connelley, join us for today's episode. The duo has been writing and playing music together for over 35 years and you can feel it while they're performing. The songs reflect a deep appreciation for folk music, storytelling, and nature. The delivery is sharp-witted, often funny, and heartfelt all at once.This podcast was recorded Sunday, March 2nd at our Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat at Touch of Nature in Makanda, IL.Special thanks to all the staff at Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center...

2025-03-221h 09

The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works Mat KuhligTODAY'S EPISODE:Enjoy today's episode with Mat Kuhlig, recorded Saturday, March 1st on location at the Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat -- one of Poss Music Works' flagship events. Thanks to everyone who traveled to Makanda, IL and made our 3rd annual retreat an inspirational gathering of songwriters and creatives.Mat Kuhlig (Flora, IL) is a mainstay of the Poss Music Works festival lineup, performing at Moccasin Creek Festival and Summer Sundown Music Festivals over the years. You can find him most Wednesdays at Bill's open mic in downtown Effingham, IL at Village Wine...

2025-03-0548 min

The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works Bruce MoonTODAY'S EPISODE:Bruce Moon joins us today from Bloomington, IL. Today's episode was a fun and thought-provoking episode to record. Bruce's heartfelt style brings his life story....well, to life! The songs are all emotionally evocative and cut at the deepest parts of ourselves. His perspective is shaped by a life of working with psychiatric patients as an art therapist.We hope you enjoy today's episode with Bruce MoonTrack list:Road's DesiresThis Was Not Your FaultShine On MeDyin' SlowHome from the WarBruce Moon: Esteemed...

2025-02-2055 min

The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works Terry KleinNOTE: Today's episode features a SNEAK PEEK of the 2025 Moccasin Creek Festival lineup! Be the first to know who is coming to Lake Sara this June 19-22! You'll have to listen to the episode to find the announcement! TODAY'S EPISODE:Terry Klein (Austin, TX) joins us for a thoughtful look at a songwriter who took the leap of faith into becoming a full time musician later in life after a full time law career. His songs can evoke vivid imagery and help put you in another place, and...

2025-01-171h 01

The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works Jacob KuhnsTODAY'S EPISODE:Jacob Kuhns, of the Jacob Kuhns Experience, is a mainstay in our Effingham, IL area music scene. Jake is a prolific writer, often carrying around multiple notebooks full of new tunes and lyrics. He has also been behind the scenes helping make events like Moccasin Creek Festival, Summer Sundown Music Festival, and the Time To Kill Campout happen for several years. Now, he finds himself behind the microphone fronting a power trio rock band at most of these events and more all around the area.The Jacob Kuhns Experience's debut album "...

2025-01-0955 min

The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works Michael Paul MurphyEOY Fundraiser Update - 12/26/24: Our End-of-year fundraiser currently sits at almost $19,500 of our $30,000 goal! If you haven’t donated yet – you have until midnight on Jan. 1, 2025! Can you help us meet our new goal of $30k?To donate, or to find out more info about our giving options, visit: www.possmusicworks.com/donateTODAY'S EPISODE:Michael Paul Murphy (Nashville, TN) and Jack Murphy (Manhattan, NYC, USA), both in their early/mid 20s, stopped by on their tour of Michael's brand new concept album "Indigo Jone...

2024-12-2753 min

The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works Taylor SteeleEOY Fundraiser Update - 12/11/24: Our End-of-year fundraiser currently sits at almost $10,500 of our $30,000 goal! If you’ve already donated, THANK YOU! We appreciate you and we couldn’t do it without you. Would you mind forwarding this to a friend or family member with a note about how you think they might enjoy what we do? If you haven’t donated yet – you’ve still got time! But the sooner you donate, the less you have to hear us talk about it.Can you help us meet our new goal...

2024-12-1157 min

The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works Megan BeeMegan Bee brings a well-travelled adventurous spirit and a knack for well-crafted, emotion-grabbing songs to today's episode. She was a recommendation from Dana Anderson after meeting at Montrose Music Festival and she brought her contagious energy and sense of humor all the way from SE Ohio for a fun and thought-provoking conversation. Enjoy!https://meganbeemusic.com/homeMegan Bee: Esteemed Guest, Vocals, GuitarBill Poss: HostGarrett Burris: Co-host, ProducerJJ Passalacqua: Tarot Card Readings, VoiceoversJacob Kuhns: Commercial Break Special GuestThe Guest List is about songwriters, their...

2024-11-2850 min

The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works Mose WilsonThis week we are joined by Nashville-based gunslinger, Mose Wilson, along with his partner in crime Hannah Juanita. The episode dives deep into 5 songs that represent a retrospective on love lost, and found, and the winding path that took Mose away from his Tennessee roots, to the Gulf Coast, and back again. Enjoy this sit down with the Honky Tonk Shaman himself.Mose Wilson: Esteemed Guest, Vocals, Hot LicksHannah Juanita: Backup Vox and GuitarBill Poss: HostGarrett Burris: Co-host, ProducerJJ Passalacqua: Chaperone, VoiceoversThe Guest List is about so...

2024-11-1449 min

The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works Hannah JuanitaWelcome back to The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works! We hope you had a great summer and are off to a nice fall season. The music hasn't stopped around here, and as a matter of fact, PMW is busier than ever. We'll tell you all about it on today's episode. It is our pleasure to bring you the Honky Tonk sounds of Nashville's Hannah Juanita, with help from Mose Wilson, today on Episode 1 of Season 3!Hannah Juanita: Esteemed GuestMose Wilson: Electric Guitar and Backup VoxBill Poss: HostGarrett Burris: Co-host...

2024-10-3143 min

The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works Nick Gusman**Summer Sundown Music Festival 1st Wave Lineup Announcement hidden in this episode!!**This week we welcome St. Louis' Nick Gusman. It was so fun to hear someone completely in their element and grateful to share with us on the podcast. Gratitude shines through all of Nick's music. You can tell he's happy to be here. And the music flows through him, in well thought out stories and themes that seem to come effortlessly. We hope you enjoy this fun episode with Nick Gusman.You can hear him solo and with his band Nick Gusman and...

2024-04-2052 min

The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works Patty PerShaylaThis week we sit down with Michigan-born turned Nashville-based artist, Patty PerShayla. This episode was part of Patty's house concert tour in support of her upcoming solo record. In addition to her solo work, she is also the fearless frontwoman of Patty PerShayla & the Mayhaps, who rocked the Summer Sundown Music Festival stage in 2023. She was also a touring member of The Accidentals (Moccasin Creek Festival veterans) and we just had a blast checking out her List!Patty PerShayla: Esteemed GuestBill Poss: Host and Executive ProducerGarrett Burris: Sound Engineer and Producer, theme song...

2024-04-0338 min

The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works Greg KlymaGreg Klyma joins us for a special episode featuring the only 2 artists who have performed at EVERY Moccasin Creek Festival (Bill and Greg). They will do so again this year for MCFX, our tenth year. Greg had a busy couple of weeks in Illinois and we got to sit down with him after his appearance at the Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat & Festival and 2-night stint with Greg Klyma & the Great Wide Open's tribute to Tom Petty. Enjoy this chat between two long-time friends and never forget: Klyma Change Is Real.It would mean the world to...

2024-03-2046 min

The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works Andi JaneAndi Jane joins us for a rousing episode of her most popular songs...as it turns out they're all anthemic, smart, and captivatingly performed. Andi became an instant hit at Summer Sundown Music Festival this past August, and her Nashville-based operation, Andi Jane & the Honky-Tonk Cabaret are making waves across Music City and the national festival circuit. We were lucky to have the full band at our annual Poss Music Works fundraiser and even luckier to have a sit down with the Thrilla from Trilla herself, just down the road from where she grew up.Andi Jane...

2024-03-0744 min

The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works Ernie Dean HendricksonWe are joined this week by Ernie Dean Hendrickson of the Chicagoland area. An accomplished and beloved veteran of the Midwest music scene, Ernie was a pleasure to listen to and speak with about how his songwriting has evolved from his days as a guitarist in the jam band scene to his current job as a singer songwriter...and dad! Enjoy today's episode.Ernie Dean Hendrickson: Esteemed GuestBill Poss: Host and Executive ProducerGarrett Burris: Sound Engineer and Producer, theme song ComposerJJ Passalacqua: Voiceovers, Synchronized Dance MovesThe Guest List...

2024-02-2346 min

The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works Hugh DeNealSouthern Illinois' finest, Hugh DeNeal joins us for Episode 1 of Season 2! Thanks to all our wonderful supporters for giving us a reason to keep this train a-movin' -- choo choo! This episode features a sneak peek at the artist lineup for the Little Grassy Get Down, coming to Makanda, IL this October 11-13, 2024.Hugh DeNeal is a singer/songwriter who came to prominence in the early 2000s as part of the now infamous Woodbox Gang from Carbondale, IL. He performs regularly with The People vs. Hugh DeNeal and you can find him as part of the faculty...

2024-02-0750 min

The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works Season 1 Wrap -- Bonus Clip Show featuring Songs from Set 2!Welcome to the Season 1 wrap up show - five of our favorite bits from the second set of songs (the ones you don't get to hear on the podcast)! This one is a real all-star lineup and was a very fun episode to put together. We hope you enjoy!This podcast has been a treat to bring to you, our loyal listeners. Thank you for being here! Feel free to leave us a review and please, like, share, and subscribe! Season 2 starts next week with Hugh DeNeal. Ernie Hendrickson will join us in mid February for Ep. 2...

2024-01-2647 min

The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works Matt PossEpisode 9 features one of our own - Matt Poss! Matt has been writing and performing music for the last 20+ years across Illinois, overseas, and all across the USA as part of the Matt Poss Band. What a treat it was to pick his brain and hear his take on songwriting, including how growing up in the Poss household shaped his musical tastes. For more, visit: mattpossband.com/Matt Poss: Esteemed GuestBill Poss: Host and Executive ProducerGarrett Burris: Sound Engineer and Producer, theme song ComposerJJ Passalacqua: Voiceovers, Epic Dance Moves

2023-12-1350 min

The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works Jeremy ToddEpisode 8 features our old friend Jeremy Todd! Riding the line between folk, rock, and all things indie...Jeremy's songs manage to tell great stories with great melodies and soaring instrumentals/vocals. He has been playing all of our Poss Music Works festivals and shows for over 5 years now. What a treat it was to sit down with him for a look behind the scenes at his List!Find more at: https://jeremytoddmusic.com/Jeremy Todd: Esteemed GuestBill Poss: Host and Executive ProducerGarrett Burris: Sound Engineer and Producer, theme song Composer...

2023-11-2946 min

The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works Brennen LeighEpisode 7 features MCF alum, Brennen Leigh! Brennen talks shop and sings her List! She’s a ‘five tool player’ with a deep background in traditional country music and it all shines on this episode. Get more Brennen at www.brennenleigh.net.The Guest List welcomes its first sponsor: Village Wine & Gifts in Effingham, IL! Featuring live, local music every week and a great selection of wine, beer, spirits, and more. They've been huge supporters of local music and Poss Music Works is proud to work with them to bring you The Guest List!Subscribe to our sh...

2023-11-1751 min

The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works Beth BombaraEpisode 6 features Beth Bombara from St. Louis, MO. She’s a complete artist, through and through, and writes about the real stuff. A musical force to be reckoned with, we're excited to have hosted Beth at PMW events, including the Moccasin Creek Festival and the Little Grassy Winter Songwriter Retreat in 2023. Solo or with the band, Beth Bombara is worth the trek out to see her if she's performing in your neighborhood.Visit https://bethbombara.com/We also introduce a new segment called ‘Out-takes’, featuring portions of previous episodes that you didn’t hear, but we wante...

2023-11-0252 min

The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works National Park RadioEpisode 5 of The Guest List features National Park Radio.National Park Radio is not a radio show about hiking in Yellowstone, or white water rafting in the Rockies. It is a musical force to be reckoned with. The husband and wife duo, formed in Arkansas in 2012, has hit the road hard over the last 10+ years with their huge and soaring brand of folk rock.We were lucky to pluck them off the road and into PMW headquarters for an intimate show...and what a show it was. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the sounds of...

2023-10-1744 min

The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works Chicago FarmerEpisode 4 features Chicago Farmer. The Illinois (Midwest stubborn, as he puts it) troubadour talks about what drives him, songs that come to him while driving, and how his drive (this dude does some serious driving) to get better is constantly inspired by the other Midwest artists he admires. Celebrating 20 years on the road and counting, let's welcome Chicago Farmer to The Guest List!Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, and Spotify. Tell your friends!Chicago Farmer aka Cody Diekhoff: Esteemed GuestBill Poss: Host and Executive ProducerGarrett Burris: Sound...

2023-10-0351 min

The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works Alex TellerEpisode 3 of The Guest List features Alex Teller, who grew up on Long Island listening to the Grateful Dead. Now he travels the country playing shows out of his truck, writing and singing with a Country/Western voice like Hank or Willie or Townes.Our podcast is now available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, and Spotify. Tell your friends!Alex Teller: Esteemed GuestBill Poss: Host and Executive ProducerGarrett Burris: Sound Engineer and Producer, theme song ComposerJJ Passalacqua: VoiceoversThe Guest List is about songwriters, their most impactful...

2023-09-2038 min

The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works Jaimee HarrisEpisode 2 of The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works features the fabulous Jaimee Harris.Jaimee Harris is a songwriter and performer, originally from near Waco, then Austin, TX...now from Nashville, TN. She talks with Bill about her new album ‘Boomerang Town’ and plays her greatest hits for us! Her songs are hauntingly beautiful and uplifting and what a treat it is to hear her speak about how they came to be.This is our final episode with Dana Anderson as our Executive Producer and we send it out in his memory. Dana was a pi...

2023-09-0648 min

The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works Jeff PlankenhornOur first guest is guitar and resonator whiz Jeff Plankenhorn. Jeff took the leap in 2016 from side-man to front man. The former lead player/harmony singer for Ray Wylie Hubbard, Joe Ely, Slaid Cleaves and others was writing his own songs and wanted to turn his focus there...and boy did he hit the ground running!With his new album ‘Alone at Sea’ coming out in September, we thought this would be a great time to sit with Plank and hear his ‘List’. Jeff Plankenhorn: Esteemed GuesetBill Poss: Host and ProducerDana Anderson...

2023-08-1946 min

Outside/In Life and Death at a Human Decomposition FacilityFew bear witness to human decomposition. We embalm and seal bodies in caskets, and bury them six feet underground. Decomposition happens out of sight and out of mind, or in the case of cremation, is skipped over entirely.But at human decomposition facilities, sometimes known as "body farms," students and researchers see rotting corpses every day. They watch as scavengers and bacteria feast on them. And when it's all over, they clean the skeletons, and file them away in a collection.In this episode, producer Felix Poon visits a human decomposition facility in North Carolina...

2022-06-2335 min $TrendsMD : Answers for health care\'s digital trends$

TrendsMD : Answers for health care's digital trends 2021 legislation and how it could affect youJon Opelt, the Executive Director from the Texas Alliance For Patient Access (TAPA), and Brian Ditmar, the Senior Regional Manager & Director of Government Relations from TMLT, discuss how the 2020 pandemic has created new legislative opportunities in 2021. This includes a pandemic relief bill, trigger immunity, and much more.

2021-03-1232 min