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98.3 The CoastSouthwest Michigan’s Afternoon News for 06-02-25In today's news: Congressman Bill Huizenga has joined more than 100 colleagues in the U.S. House signing a letter to appropriations leaders asking that there be a wage freeze placed on H-2A visa guestworkers in upcoming spending legislation. The playground isn't the only new thing at Silver Beach County Park in St. Joseph heading into the summer this year. As we've reported, the city of St. Joseph and Berrien County have been collaborating to improve the traffic flow into the attraction as we wait for the weather to warm up. Edwardsburg High Sc...
2025-06-0213 min
98.3 The CoastSouthwest Michigan’s Afternoon News for 05-01-25In today's news: Congressman Bill Huizenga isn't laying out a timetable for making a decision on whether to run for the U.S. Senate, but he's feeling pretty good about the idea. A St. Joseph man who was killed Wednesday in a Benton Township crash has been identified as a popular instructor at Lake Michigan College. As Benton Township plans the creation of a new park near the intersection of Euclid and Laurel avenues, it's seeking more input from the public. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-05-0112 min
98.3 The CoastSouthwest Michigan's Morning News for Tuesday, April 29, 2025In today's news: Congressman Bill Huizenga "leaning toward" run for U.S. Senate Area business owners make plea to change St. Joseph parking plan Three Chicago women arrested for alleged smash and grab in Stevensville and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-04-2912 min
98.3 The CoastSouthwest Michigan’s Afternoon News for 01-20-25In today's news: The extreme cold will remain with us through Wednesday. Could the St. Joseph Harbor be deepened to reduce the regular need for it to be dredged? Congressman Bill Huizenga wants to find out. Midwest Energy and Communications has announced its broadband rollout plans around Southwest Michigan for 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 71 - Everyone Eats - Is it tuna or is it something else...Rob Petrillo and Joe talk about the seemingly lack of tuna in Subway's tuna subs...a waitress who tried to prevent a dine and dash...Joe's dating issues and more!
2021-06-271h 08Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 70 - Jarrett and I talk wrestling and dating!Jarrett Carlen @JarrettGC and I talk about the year of wrestling releases from the WWE and what the heck they're doing. Then we pivot and talk about dating...Jarrett's married, happily...sorry ladies...but he's got some solid thoughts for me. Here's Jarrett and I holding therapy for each other...enjoy.
2021-06-0643 minOut of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 70 - Jarrett and I talk wrestling and dating!Jarrett Carlen @JarrettGC and I talk about the year of wrestling releases from the WWE and what the heck they're doing. Then we pivot and talk about dating...Jarrett's married, happily...sorry ladies...but he's got some solid thoughts for me. Here's Jarrett and I holding therapy for each other...enjoy.
2021-06-0543 minOut of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 69 - Martha and I talk about running, failure and the news bizI talk with my co-worker Martha about our mutual love of running, what failure looks like and learning from it. And we wrap up talking about the news business.
2021-05-0253 minOut of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 68 - Everyone Eats - A fun food game, pandemic fast food trends and keto friendly fast foods!Rob's back and we talk about delicious cheap meals, snacks and more!
2021-05-011h 01Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 67 - Everyone Eats...Cinnamon Toast Crunch & Shrimp editionRob and I talk about some restaurants we're looking forward to checking out...Cinnamon Toast Crunch with Shrimp...and restaurants I hit in Vegas!
2021-04-041h 08Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 66 - A Vegas trip and some sports card shenanigansI share my experience on my recent trip to Las Vegas...my first trip out of the state in over a year...thanks COVID-19. And then I talk a little about my sports card hunts lately. Enjoy! :)
2021-03-2822 minOut of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 65 - The Everyone Eats podcast is back...Rob Petrillo and I talk about the Big Brekkie Burger, bagels, "healthy" fast foods, coupons and more...we're just getting back into this so we're more ideas than substance...but laughs will still be had. Enjoy the Out of the Hat podcast Everyone Eats style!
2021-03-111h 08Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 64 - I'm back into card collectingI'm back into card collecting! Not looking to make a ton of money on sports cards...I just think they're neat and in a time where we still can't get out and do a ton...it's a neat hobby I enjoyed as a kid that I can get back into. So enjoy as Steve Zinsmeister and I open packs of 2021 Series One Topps baseball cards.
2021-03-0738 minOut of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 63 - Running and sports thoughts with my DadI look back on the marathon I just ran and get my Dad's perspective on it. Then we get into sports he played growing up and he shares his memories on my time playing basketball and baseball when I was a little guy.
2021-02-2143 minOut of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 62 - Tom and Rob talk running with meI ran a second marathon a few weeks ago. 3:54:47...that's what the clock said when I hit stop 26.21 miles in. I couldn't have reached the finish line without Tom Keubel and Rob Hunter there to help me accomplish my goal of a sub 4-hour marathon.
I get their thoughts on the accomplishment and some other things as well.
Listen, rate and review...you know the drill
2021-02-191h 09Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 61 - Scott on impeachment, President Biden's first 30 days and QAnon...Scott's back to put a bow on impeachment with me and we also dive into President Biden's first few weeks in office...some huge economic/pandemic related issues facing our country and QAnon as well.
Listen...or don't...but I hope you do : )
2021-02-151h 13Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 60 - Steve on Cobra Kai Season 3, the big game on Sunday and MLB '21Steve Zinsmeister who's a Producer here at work with me chats it up about the third season of Cobra Kai. We go over some prop bets from the little football game tomorrow and we give a brief baseball 2021 season preview.
It's Out of the Hat : )
2021-02-071h 14Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 59 - Jarrett and I preview the Royal Rumble...yes, we know it's fake!Jarrett Carlen @jarrettgc and I preview the 2021 WWE Royal Rumble and talk about why non-wrestling watchers ALWAYS feel the need to point out to fans that wrestling is fake.
2021-01-3040 minOut of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 58 - Rob and I on Tesla vs. cats, some alien thoughts and bringing back Everyone EatsRob and I discuss some random stories including Britney Spears' sister being irked about electric cars killing cats, the possible end of the President's writing a letter to their successor, some food thoughts and more : )
2021-01-231h 37Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 57 - Morae and I discuss Skinwalker ranch, the fear of the dark and everyone gets to meet #MrsSpookzMorae and I talk about Skinwalker ranch, a freaky place in Utah with a LOT of unexplained events. We get into her fear of the dark and somehow we go off on a tangent where we meet "Mrs. Spookz."
Mrs. Spookz wants to know what unusual, creepy or bizarre phenomenon we should talk about next...so please tweet @JoeHuizenga, Facebook or Instagram me with your thoughts as well and remember to #MrsSpookz
2021-01-191h 20Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 56 - Louie and me on dating, selling and lacrosseI have a fantastic convo with my good buddy Louie, or Luciano. We chat about dating during the pandemic, selling things and his lacrosse background.
Listen, rate and review
2021-01-061h 45Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 55 - Pablo and I get into Cobra Kai, travel and the sweet science!One of my great friends, Pablo and I talk about the Netflix series Cobra Kai. We dive into the new season (no spoilers).
We talk about travel and we get into how Pablo got into boxing.
Happy New Year!
Listen, rate, review :)
2021-01-0237 minOut of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 54 - Emma and I on female empowerment, witches, cats and more!I chat with my newest co-worker and one of my favorite people, Emma! We talk about female empowerment in the media, pagan witchcraft...no Emma doesn't sacrifice chickens...and we talk cats!
Good times, a great chat...listen, rate and review :)
2020-12-211h 24Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 53 - Morae on missing 411 stories, heavy metal, scary movies and aliens!Morae and I talk about her love of missing 411 stories and in particular those from this guy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPvAKS7b1d4 (MrBallen). Then we spin off into some talk about music, movies and of course aliens!
Rate, review, listen and most importantly be merry :)
2020-12-191h 09Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 52 - Alonzo on his new start in pharmacy, what he misses about radio and some other stuffMy former employee Alonzo joins me to talk about why he left the radio life, what he's up to now and some of the other amazing things that make Zo, Zo! Listen, rate and review, please and thank you!
2020-12-1355 minOut of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 51 - What I've learned this year and something I saw while walkingI reflect on some things I've learned in 2020. Then I share a story about something I saw on my walk on the night of 12/1.
2020-12-0830 minOut of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 50 - My Dad on meeting my Mom, their first date, getting married and more!My Dad's back and we dive into how my parents met...where they went on some dates, got married, went on their honeymoon and some other fun stories along the way! Listen, rate, review...please and thank you!
2020-12-061h 04Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 49 - Scott on Biden's win, polls, COVID and UBI and a book ideaScott's back to talk about Joe Biden being President-elect, we rip the polls for being brutally wrong, we dive into a COVID thought from A.O.C. and discuss universal basic income and wrap up with a potential new book idea for Scott to carry out in 2021.
2020-11-222h 11Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 48 - Julia talks with me about growing up back east, coming to ASU to break into broadcasting and more!I've interviewed Julia three times and gotten to know her at ASU's Cronkite internship interview day. She's crushing it now with her determination and her future is very bright. We sit down and talk about where she grew up and how she decided who to root for...choosing to come to ASU...books...Broadway...restaurants and a whole lot of other stuff.
I hope you listen, rate and review : )
2020-11-151h 18Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 47 - Election 2020, running goals, book thoughts and more!I've been a little busy producing election coverage at work but I dropped in to say hi and share some of my own thoughts on the election and politics in general. Then I get into fun stuff...so if you want to skip the politics jump about 25 minutes ahead and you'll hear about the latest books I've read, some thoughts on running and hopefully some words you find encouraging to conquering some goals in your life. Rate, review, but most importantly I'd appreciate the listen. : )
2020-11-0844 minOut of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 46 - Scott and I dive into the debates, election and the future of our countryScott and I talk more politics...we share our thoughts on the debates, we talk about what we think will happen with the election, the next four years and more. Plus some running thoughts and falling asleep at shows and movies. Please listen, rate, review and ALSO...let me know if you'd like to join me for an episode @JoeHuizenga on Twitter or Instagram!
2020-10-261h 38Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 45 - Rob's back to talk TV sizes, Bed Bath and Beyond and Dexter!My good buddy Rob is back to talk the return of Dexter with me! We also launch into some of his amazing dating exploits, thoughts on the President getting COVID-19 and more!
2020-10-201h 24Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 44 - Jarrett and I on wrestling and the ice cream manI've hosted a few podcasts with my buddy Jarrett in the past. We sort of relive our last venture, The Main Event and talk some pro wrestling and then we launch into some stuff on comedy and Jarrett had some hard hitting questions for me on the ice cream man. I enjoyed it and I hope you do too!
2020-10-1857 minOut of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 43 - Jon and I talk about running long distance and we share some high school memoriesI knew Jon almost 25 years ago...that's crazy to think about now...but we went to high school together back in MI. We were definitely not the running type back then, but we both do it now. We talk about what got us into running. We share some high school memories and we talk a little bit about the crazy world we live in now.
2020-10-111h 23Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 42 - Alexa on her upcoming wedding and board gamesAlexa joins me and we talk about some cool upcoming wedding stuff and we chat about board games...because who doesn't love board games?! Then we talk a little hiking and you'll just have to click to find out what else. Rate, review, subscribe, listen...all that good jazz, please :)
2020-10-0650 minOut of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 41 - Nick and I chat about the newly released ASU and U of A football schedules, cars and some Nextdoor shenanigansMy good buddy and former roommate Nick and I catch up and go over the ASU and U of A football schedules, we talk about my car I'm trying to sell and we complain about ridiculous Nextdoor posts!
2020-10-041h 01Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 40 - My Dad's back to talk about the usual...cars, motorcycles, relatives who've fought in wars and recipes!My Dad and I talk about classic cars, current cars, motorcycles, relatives who've fought in wars and family recipes...you know the usual stuff! :)
2020-09-291h 02Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 39 - Me on interesting Nextdoor postsI saved some interesting Nextdoor posts and then I try to elaborate on my biggest fear for the future of our country. Enjoy! Rate, review, listen...all that jazz please and thank you!
2020-09-2629 minOut of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 38 - Just me on slobs, organization, hair and more!I haven't monologued in a while and I was all over the place...hope you enjoy it...or at least listen! I touch on slobs in the workplace, wildfires, the NFL starting back up, college football, and organizing texts...to name just a few of the random things that spewed out of my mouth on this episode.
2020-09-1427 minOut of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 37 - Scott's back and we talk respect in politics, cats and dogs and Vegas!What's missing in 2020 is respect...especially in politics. If I disagree with you, it shouldn't mean I'm a moron or you suck...but welcome to 2020. I talk with Scott about that...a lot more political chatter on President Trump and former V.P. Biden and then we dive into some thoughts on cats vs. dogs and Vegas and what we enjoy about it and when we'll feel comfortable going back. Listen, rate, review, please!
2020-09-131h 18Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 36 - Monica Lindstrom talks about being an attorney and we compare notes on booksI hosted a show with Monica Lindstrom for about five years...but today we talk about more relaxed, less timely stuff...social media...books...what crimes we'd commit if we could get away with them...and why the heck I don't put spices on my food
2020-09-0959 minOut of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 35 - Rob on pandemic, restaurants and some deep thoughts on extended warrantiesMy buddy Rob Petrillo joins me and we get caught up on the pandemic, new restaurants I've hit up since coronavirus became a thing, some weight loss thoughts, possible xenophobic national anthem thoughts and we debate the value of extended warranties!
2020-09-081h 28Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 34 - Luke pinch hits and we talk sports HEADLINES, fantasy football and a college radio throwbackLuke jumps on when my first guest called an audible on me. We dive into some sports headlines and chat it up about cars, fantasy football and we wrap up with a fun jog down memory lane talking about our college radio sports show...Sports Soup!
2020-09-0652 minOut of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 33 - Taylor asks me the questions...Taylor's back but this time she poses the questions to me for the most part. We spend time first talking about her going back to school and Zooming it up. Then we dive into all sorts of stuff about me and my career...interests I have outside of work, where I'd like to travel, things I'd like to do, etc.
2020-08-301h 04Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 32 - Sarah on hiking and a new podcast conceptMy good friend Sarah joins me on this episode. We've known each other for almost 20 years and we talk about her huge goal of hiking a 2,500+ mile trail. We share some college thoughts and then she asks me a profound question that could inspire a new set of episodes for the podcast.
2020-08-291h 44Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 31 - Scott on interning, his book and politicsScott, another former intern, sits down with me for a chat about his book - https://www.amazon.com/Create-Your-Community-Successful-Networking/dp/B08BWFVSGK
We also spend some time talking about his time interning at the radio station, his goals for his career and the 2020 election!
2020-08-261h 13Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 30 - Sean on GSD, golf and some pandemic thoughts!My good buddy, Sean joins me and though we haven't seen each other in a hot minute we have a great chat talking about life, what motivates us at work and his philosophy of GSD. We talk about living together and what that was like. We wrap up with some thoughts on the pandemic and the country!
2020-08-231h 07Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 29 - Mitchell and I talk about coffee, reality TV and how I got started on my career pathMitchell, an intern of mine from this past semester joins me and we dive into lots of political and pandemic related issues but we also talk about coffee, working out, reality TV and more!
2020-08-1859 minOut of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 28 - Taylor on some of her nicknames, intern life and what to buy at the grocery storeOne of my most recent interns, Taylor joins me and we talk about the genesis of her nicknames, life as an intern and most importantly...what to buy at the grocery store!
2020-08-1634 minOut of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 27 - Joe Crummey on the pandemic, being free and some truly evil thoughts!One of the first hosts I worked with in radio and the first one I worked on a full time basis...my good friend Joe Crummey joins me to shoot the breeze. We talk about the pandemic, what it means to be free and why Joe feels he's doing his best work ever and we share some truly "evil thoughts!"
2020-08-121h 15Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode - 26 - Jon on parenting, marrying up and a whole lot more!My buddy Jon Bennett joins me to talk about raising his three boys with his wife, life back east and what he's been up to since the pandemic hit. Enjoy!
2020-08-101h 02Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 25 - Gibberman on sports during the pandemic, living with me and more!My roommate...Gibberman joins me and we talk about sports restarting during the pandemic...what life's been like without them...our TV watching, living with each other...and so much more!
2020-08-061h 01Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 24 - My Dad is back for more of his story!My Dad joins me to talk about injuries, special times with my grandfather, our family name and more!
2020-08-021h 20Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 23 - Adam on texting testing and more!Adam Green and I used to work together years ago. We reconnect and get into textique, testing for COVID-19 and more! Enjoy, rate, review, etc :)
2020-08-011h 13Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 22 - Carolina's Return!Carolina's back! We talk about a miscommunication, putting ketchup on food, authentic Mexican cuisine, making healthy food decisions and art...because why not!
2020-07-291h 04Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 21 - Golf happens, stuff breaks and BK (not the Burger King) appears!I talk about my weekend (get excited)! Then one of my producers joins for a few minutes to talk about working overnights and his band. Enjoy!
2020-07-2736 minOut of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 20 - The Oral History of Significant WednesdayEric Sorenson have a tradition...we dine together on Wednesday's. Here is how that all started...where we've gone, some of our favorite restaurants and memories!
2020-07-231h 04Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 19 - Nick on soccer, pandemic goings on and more!My former roommate Nick Wakefield joins me to talk about soccer, growing up overseas, pandemic thoughts, us living together and more!
2020-07-201h 02Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode -18 - Carolina on lashes, how we met and positive and negative commentsAnother former intern joins me...this time it's my great friend Carolina! We talk about eyelashes, how we met, positive and negative feedback and how they affect us, families and more!
2020-07-161h 21Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 17 - Mars is back!Mars and I talk about murses, we re-explore cashless societies and we talk about K-Pop and why the community came after the Trump campaign...all that and a whole lot more!
2020-07-131h 05Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 16 - Taylor on H.S. thoughts, having more time for things and a key question to askMy yoga mentor and friend, Taylor joins me to talk about some thoughts on how high school was different for her in AZ, having more time for things, and interesting questions to ask someone when you want insight into their life.
2020-07-091h 07Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode - 15 - A food hankering and more random thoughtsI talk about a bummer of a food misadventure, some pandemic thoughts and a few books I've polished off.
2020-07-0732 minOut of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode - 14 - Luke Lapinski and I share college memories, bucket list items, poker thoughts and some hockey musingsMy long-time friend, Luke Lapinski and I share some of our favorite college memories. We talk about things on our bucket lists. We discuss the lovely game of poker and then some pandemic/sports thoughts and random hockey musings.
2020-07-041h 20Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 13 - Lexy is back for more on kids names, dogs vs. cats and road tripsLexy and I like to chat and we dive into names for our future kids, the pros and cons of dogs vs. cats and long road trip thoughts. Enjoy!
2020-07-011h 33Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 12 - Lexy is back! We talk about furniture, MRI's, weight loss and more!Lexy, my former intern and friend is back to talk about COVID-19 and all of its symptoms, MRI's and traumatic experiences, weight loss, furniture and more! Enjoy...or don't...but just click five starts and leave a review...cause I'd appreciate it : )
2020-06-281h 06Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 11 - Weight loss, Black Lives Matter and moreI talk about my latest trip down doctor lane, my weight loss journey, protests and Black Lives Matter and more!
2020-06-1335 minOut of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 10 - Lexy and I talk about how we met, buffets, quarantine engagement and SO MUCH more!My former intern and great friend, Lexy and I talk about a billion things from how we met and our initial thoughts to coffee, buffets, what it's like being engaged during quarantine and a LOT more...ENJOY!
2020-06-041h 42Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 9 - My dad talks about Space X, space exploration and shares some cop stories from my grandfatherMy Dad and I talk about today's SpaceX launch, his memories of space exploration in the 60's and he shares some stories from when my grandfather was a police officer.
2020-05-3149 minOut of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 8 - Rob Hunter on concerts, vacations and moreRob Hunter, one of my best friends joins the podcast to talk about his favorite concerts and vacations. Then about 58 minutes in we pivot and talk about some quick hitters that were on my mind this week ranging from weighing myself, the heat, soreness and pandemic fears.
I hope you enjoy!
2020-05-281h 22Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 7 - The start of my father's storyI've had this book called My Father's Story I wanted my dad to fill out. He felt his voice wouldn't come across authentically so we've opted to turn it into podcasts and weave it in with my other weekly episodes...so here's the start of my father's story...take it away Jim : )
2020-05-251h 00Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 6 - What've I been up to?I talk about all the stuff I've been up to since March when I recorded my last podcast. Some adventures of living with my roommate...some books I've read...projects around my house...and trying to live my best life and lose some weight. I hope you enjoy!
2020-05-1735 minOut of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 5 - Cashless societies and some coronavirusI talk with my great friend and ex-girlfriend, Mars about the benefits and downsides to cashless societies. We wrap up with some COVID-19 talk. To check out her podcast on Spotify search for the Mars Pop Podcast : )
2020-03-301h 14Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 4 - Celebrities you'd like to meet and some light COVID-19 banterRob Petrillo my co-host on Everyone Eats joins me for about an hour...then I wrap up with my parents for 25 minutes or so. Enjoy!
2020-03-221h 27Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 3 - U of M Hoops and the coronavirusThe question I pulled out of the hat was "How far will UM basketball go in the tourney?"
I discuss my thoughts but largely focus on the coronavirus in light of the last few weeks and the constantly evolving news on COVID-19
2020-03-1630 minOut of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 2 - Fun restaurants and things to do in Las VegasJoe Huizenga pulls topics out of a hat and talks about them. This week "fun food and things to do in Vegas! I hope you enjoy.
2020-03-0147 min
Out of the HatOut of the Hat - Episode 1 - The bizarre story of Lori Vallow and her kidsWelcome to Out of the Hat, a new podcast concept I'm going to try out where I pick podcast suggestions out of a hat. I hope you enjoy!
2020-02-2513 min