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Ford The RockJohn Groh, President & CEO, RACVBSoccer tournaments, heads in beds, Stroll on State, murals in downtown, and beyond! What do
these things have in common? John Groh. John is President & CEO of the Rockford Area
Convention and Visitors Bureau. (The CVB for short.) John has been President of the CVB for 14
years and did a stint as executive VP for 8 years. John is currently leading the reinvention of
Davis Park on the Rock River. There is no shortage of topics in this podcast. Please
listen to one of Rockford's outstanding leaders: John Groh.2023-06-1458 min
DV Live by Desert Valleys FCUDV Live! City Talk featuring Kari Crutcher, Executive Director of the RACVBIn this episode we welcome the Ridgecrest Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director, Kari Crutcher, on to chat about the Petroglyph Festival held locally, the new California Welcome Center opening in our community of Ridgecrest, and fun tourism that the desert area holds. From laughs about dirt bikes to diving in to petroglyph history for our valley, join our conversation to learn more about our desert region.2022-03-0128 min
The Morning X This Week PodcastThe Morning X This Week Podcast - 11-05-21Here are the clips we decided were post-worthy this week, including Mike Peck from the Icehogs, Heff Clarifies the WWE Firings, Dan from the RACVB, and more!2021-11-0552 minThe Morning X This Week PodcastThe Morning X This Week Podcast - 04-09-21These are some of the clips we thought you'd like this week including: Brutally Honest Slogans, Signs of Middle Age, Good News, Celebrity Dump, Aaron Rodgers Jeopardy, National Beer Day, Covid News, Rockford Missed Connections, Tiger Woods News, Teenagers Today Wouldn't Get It, Andrea from the RACVB, Tool of the Day, Jeremy Spencer, Michael Palascak, Mike Peck with Icehogs Talk. 2021-04-091h 11The Morning X This Week PodcastThe Morning X This Week Podcast - 04-02-21Here are all the clips we liked this week, including: Guess the List - Fat cartoon Characters, Broken Gadgets, Suez Canal Talk, Good News, Celebrity Dump, Vaxholes, Missed Connections, April Fools Headlines, Andrea from the RACVB, Fairweather Idiots, and Mike Peck Icehogs Talk.2021-04-0247 minThe Morning X This Week PodcastThe Morning X This Week Podcast - 03-26-21Here's a bunch of clips we thought were alright this week, including: Sequels we did/did not need, a $40,000 mistake, Good news, Celebrity Dump, Rockford Missed Connections, My new favorite pastor, The X Voice Mail, Andrea from the RACVB, Tool of the Day, Brandon Saller of Atreyu, Dumb Prep Jokes, Mike Peck and Icehogs Talk. You may want to listen to the whole thing this week. 2021-03-2657 minThe Morning X This Week PodcastThe Morning X This Week Podcast - 03-19-21Here are the clips we thought were worth a damn this week, including: Grammys Bitching, Does your sig-other know your smartphone password, Good News, Celebrity Dump, Guess the List: Top 10 TV Commercial Jingles, Lucky the Leprechaun Calls In, Rockford Missed Connections, Waleed Ismail on Andy Dalton Acquisition, First World Problems, Andrea from the RACVB, Tool of the Day, Vasectomy Madness, Mike Peck Icehogs Talk2021-03-191h 01The Morning X This Week PodcastThe Morning X This Week Podcast - 03-12-21These are some things we did on The Morning X this week, including: Overrated-Underrated Comedy Movies, Boozy Baseball Fans, Celebrity Dump, Near Death Experiences, Rockford Missed Connections, Dogs or Phones?, Andrea from the RACVB, Tips for Waking Up, Daylight Saving Time, X Voice Mail, Mike Peck - Icehogs Talk.2021-03-1253 minThe Morning X This Week PodcastThe Morning X This Week Podcast 03-05-21Here are the clips we thought were good this week: Bands You Saw that Stunk Live, Good News, Celebrity Dump, Floating Down The River, Rockford Missed Connections - Romance at Work Edition, Trans Atlatic Accents, Dee from Rock House Kids, Coronavirus Insanity, Andrea from the RACVB, Mike Peck from the Icehogs, Tool of the Day/Week, Fake News Friday. Thanks for listening!2021-03-051h 03The Morning X This Week PodcastThe Morning X This Week Podcast 02-26-21These are the clips we liked this week: Metallica Twitch Snafu, Nerd News, Overrated Underrated Singers, Celebrity Dump, Good News, Frank Complains About Royal Blood, Guess the List, Missed Connections, Things You Were Afraid to Try but You're Glad You Did, X Voice Mail, Coronavirus Insanity, Andrea RACVB, Rick Nielsen, Mike Peck from the Icehogs.2021-02-2659 min
This Week In The StatelineThis Week In The Stateline 2/21/21: Heidi Onahbayknee, John Groh, Ann Mairer SoderstrumSHOW DATE: Saturday & Sunday, February 20th & 21st, 2021 Heidi Onahbayknee of The Rock River Valley Blood Center RRVBC Heidi discusses how the recent Polar Vortex has played havoc with the blood supply in the area as well as the Stateline area. She outlines the need, the requirements to donate and also reveals that Rockford as well as all blood centers in America were asked to donate blood to Texas due to the ice and bad weather there. John Groh RACVB Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau John discusses the recent announcement the RACVB Diversity Initiatives announced in the press this week...2021-02-2329 minThe Morning X This Week PodcastThe Morning X This Week Podcast - 02-19-21Here are the clips we liked on The Morning X this week, including: Overrated/Underrated Rock Albums, Good News, Celebrity Dump, Pet Fears, The Best Opening Lines to Songs, Dry January Fails, Rockford Missed Connections, Wife Props, Coronavirus Insanity, Andrea from the RACVB, Features Women Like, Fake News Friday, Tool of the Week nominations, and Mike Peck from the Icehogs.2021-02-191h 08The Morning X This Week PodcastThe Morning X This Week Podcast - 02-12-21Here are all the clips we cared to share this week from The Morning X With Kev including: Superbowl Talk, Halftime Show Talk, Overrated Underrated Comedians, Waleed Ismail of Football Absurdity, Super Bowl Streaker Talk, Troy Taylor of "Shock Docs: The Exorcism of Roland Doe," Good News, Celebrity Dump, Stump Me With Movie Quotes, Author of "101 Nights of Great Sex" Laura Corn with Giveaway, Coronavirus Insanity, Tool of the Day - Boner Santa, Andrea from the RACVB, Sex or Sports, Mike Peck - Icehogs.2021-02-121h 14The Morning X This Week PodcastThe Morning X This Week Podcast - 02-05-21We know you can't listen to every second of our show every day, so we've gathered up our favorite stuff from the week and put it all in one podcast, including: Overrated/Underrated Actresses, Real Rock Report with Cuomo Jokes, The Tool of the Month for January results, Good News, Punx Phil, Celebrity Dump, Rockford Missed Connections, Xbox or Vaccine, Andrea from the RACVB, Tool of the Day, Waleed Ismail of Football Absurdity, The X Voice Mail messages, and Mike Peck from the Icehogs. 2021-02-051h 00The Morning X This Week PodcastThe Morning X This Week Podcast - 01-29-21Miss something on the Morning X this week? Here's most of what we did this week, all in one podcast, just for you. Including: Petey the Packer Fan, Overrated/Underrated Actors, Celebrity Dump, Pet Peeves, Coronavirus Insanity, Rockford Jeopardy, Rockford Missed Connections, Your Favorite Cartoons Growing Up, Cartoon Metal, Andrea from the RACVB, Sam Carter of Architects, and Fake News Friday.2021-01-2958 minThe Morning X This Week PodcastThe Morning X This Week Podcast - 01-22-21Catch up on what you missed on The Morning X this week all in one podcast, including: Hot Pocket Glass, Overrated/Underrated TV Shows, Celebrity Dump, Good News, Bad Impressions Theater - The Presidents Edition, Charles Barkley Talks Taxes, I Own A Ridiculous Amount Of..., Rockford Missed Connections, Alex from Urban Forest Craft Brewing, Coronavirus Insanity, Andrea from The RACVB, Fake News Friday, $5,000 in One Store, Tool of the Day, Heidi from RRVBC2021-01-221h 08The Morning X This Week PodcastThe Morning X This Week Podcast 01-15-21Miss something on the Morning X, listen to most of the stuff we did this week all in one podcast right here, including: Overrated/Underrated - Movies Edition, Waleed Ismail - Football Absurdity, Good News, Celebrity Dump, Rockford Missed Connections, The Unheard Trump Speech, Andrea from the RACVB, FML, Fake News Friday, Bad Tattoos, and Tool of the Day. 2021-01-1555 minThe Morning X This Week PodcastThe Morning X This Week Podcast 01-08-20Here are the clips we liked from The Morning X this week, including why you shouldn't eat icicles, Bears talk with Waleed Ismail from Football Absurdity, Celebrity Dump, The Most Overused Words in the Past Year, New Years Resolutions, Rockford Missed Connections, Oldest Thing In Your Fridge, Andrea from the RACVB, Fake News Friday, and Mike Peck from the Rockford Ice Hogs2021-01-0843 minThe Morning X This Week PodcastThe Morning X This Week Podcast 12-18-20Here are some clips you may have missed this week on The Morning X with Kev, including: Tool of the Day, Al Pitrelli of Trans Siberian Orchestra, Celebrity Dump, Coronavirus Insanity, Merry Bleepin Christmas, Tom Cruise Loses It, Rockford Missed Connections, Mike Peck of the Rockford Icehogs, Worst Gift Ideas, More Merry Bleepin Christmas, Andrea from the RACVB, Waleed Ismail of Football Absurdity, Murder Hornets Coming To Town, and Fake News Friday. The Morning X is powered by Expert Electronics.2020-12-181h 05The Morning X This Week PodcastThe Morning X This Week Podcast - 12-11-10Some of our favorite segments from the past week all in one podcast, including: Coronavirus Insantiy, Waleed Ismail of Football Absurdity, Celebrity Dump, Tool of the Day, How Much is Too Much for Netflix, Rockford Missed Connections, The Most Notable Quotes of 2020, Andrea from the RACVB, Change a Word-Ruin a Christmas Song, Fake News Friday Powered by Expert Electronics.2020-12-1142 minThe Morning X This Week PodcastThe Morning X This Week Podcast - 12-04-20Here are some clips we liked from the Morning X this week, and that you may have missed, including: A new Christmas Song for dogs, Waleed Ismail of Football Absurdity, MIT's Most Difficult Tongue Twister, Celebrity Dump, Coronavirus Insanity, Rockford Missed Connections, Tool of the Day, Andrea from the RACVB, More Coronavirus Insanity, Fake News Friday, Feet Fetishes.2020-12-0446 minThe Morning X This Week PodcastThe Morning X This Week Podcast 11-20-20Here are some clips you may have missed on The Morning X this week, powered by Expert Electronics: Kirk Cousins is a Singing Cowboy, Waleed Ismail of Football Absurdity, Pandemic Sex, Celebrity Dump, Coronavirus Insanity, Rockford Missed Connections, Socks or Pants First, Thanksgiving Googling, Nerd News, Andrea from the RACVB, Fake News Friday, More Coronavirus Insanty. All in that order, in this podcast. 2020-11-2040 minThe Morning X This Week PodcastThe Morning X This Week Podcast - 11-13-20Here are some segments you may have missed this week on The Morning X, all in one podcast: Feed the Need, Waleed Ismail of Football Absurdity, Celebrity Dump, Nerd News, Rockford Missed Connections, Andrea from The RACVB, Sheik Tweets, Jared from Hed Pe, Fake News Friday The Morning X is powered by Expert Electronics2020-11-1339 minThe Morning X This Week PodcastThe Morning X This Week Podcast - 11-06-20Here are some clips you missed from the Morning X This Week: Locker Room Talk, Waleed Ismail from Football Absurdity, Celebrity Dump, Favorite American Sandwiches, Rockford Missed Connections, Sexy Cartoons, Tool of the Day, Andrea from the RACVB, Through Fire Interview Clip, and Fake News Friday.2020-11-0645 minThe Morning X This Week PodcastThe Morning X This Week Podcast 10-29-20The Morning X This Week Podcast, here are some segments you might have missed this week: Corona Family, Hating Halloween, Al Pitrelli from Trans-Siberian Orchestra, The Monster Mask Song, Waleed Ismail of Football Absurdity, Feed the Need info, Rockford Missed Connections, Andrea from the RACVB, Michael Myers on the phone, Dan Schrader of the Holzer Files The Morning X, powered by Expert Electronics.2020-10-2943 minThe Morning X This Week PodcastThe Morning X This Week Podcast - 10-23-20Here's what you missed on The Morning X this week, all in one podcast: Listener Josh Does Disney, What Costumes are the Sexiest, Waleed Ismail of FootballAbsurdity.com, Celebrity Dump, Comedian Jim Florentine, Tool of the Day, Ozzy Cursed, Rockford Missed Connections, Andrea from the RACVB, Ayron Jones, 5 Facts2020-10-2337 min
This Week In The StatelineThis Week In The Stateline 10/17/20: US Marines, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara, RACVB's John GrohSHOW DATE: Sunday, October 17- 18th, 2020 SEGMENT #1: Staff Sergeant Yahya U.S. Marines Rockford Recruiting Staff Sergeant Yahya outlines what benefits you get from joining the Marines, If COVID has interrupted recruiting new men and women, the requirements to join, and why he became a Marine and what are the benefits.. Runtime: 4 Minutes SEGMENT #2: John Groh Director of RACVB/Stroll on State 2020 This week, Rockford announced Stroll on State in happening for the community November 28th. Due to COVID-19, John outlines what is new, what are the changes, and why the Stateline needs this event now more than ever for l...2020-10-1728 minThe Morning X This Week PodcastThe Morning X This Week Podcast Oct. 12-16th, 2020Here are some segments you may have missed on The Morning X this week: Why Are You The Tool? Tool of the Day: Josh from Pensacola, Kanye's Campaign Ad, Comedian Steve Byrne Calls In, Haunted Houses, Andrea from the RACVB, Fake News Friday, Tarek Jafar Clip, Phil Attenberry from the Brightside Clinic2020-10-1638 min
The Morning X This Week PodcastThe Morning X This Week Podcast - 08-21-20A few bits and pieces from the Morning X this week. Including Brent Sopel, Andrea from the RACVB, and some X Voice Mail Calls. 2020-08-2139 minThis Week In The StatelineThis Week In The Stateline 6/28/20: RACVB's John Groh, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamaraSegment #1: John Groh from RACVB This timely replay discusses the visitors bureau and how COVID-19 has affected tourism and the new hotel in downtown Rockford opening next week (originally aired 05/2020) Segment #2: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara This week, Tom discusses Phase 4 openings, price of body cams and the work being put in on correcting injustice with race in the area. He also discusses other quick hit topics like roads, re-opening schools in the Fall in a COVID world and more...2020-06-2625 min
The Morning X This Week PodcastLiz from the RACVB on The Morning X 06-04-20Liz from the Rockford Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau talked with Kev about the Clean Hands, Open Doors Pledge, and more. Listen!2020-06-0405 minThis Week In The StatelineThis Week in the Stateline 05-17-20: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara, RACVB's John Groh, Teresa Shryver of the Northern Illinois Food BankSegment #1: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara Tom starts us off with a COVID-19 recap, urge for food donations to local pantries, and describing the task forces he has put together and how info will be digested in order to get things started in Phase 3 as we reopening Rockford and area. Segment #2: John Groh Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau John discusses being on one of the mayor's Panels, what they are studying for reopening, the economic impact of events and hotels, restaurants and such in the area from COVID-19. John Groh also states it may be too early for City Market, and...2020-05-1530 min
The Morning X This Week PodcastAndrea - RACVB - 11-7-192019-11-1100 min
The Morning X This Week PodcastLiz from RACVB 04-25-192019-04-2500 min
GoRockfordEpisode 10 - Magic Waters (video)Watch the GoRockford vodcast as local resident Jan Fosse gives you the inside scoop on the twists and turns of the new Typhoon Terror Adventure Ride at Magic Waters! To have extra tips sent to your cell phone, text GOROCK to 30364.2009-06-1600 minGoRockfordEpisode 10 - Magic Waters (audio)Audio-only podcast to compliment Episode 10 of the GoRockford vodcast about Magic Waters. To have extra tips sent to your cell phone, text GOROCK to 30364.2009-06-0400 minGoRockfordEpisode 9 - CoCo Key Water Resort (video)Watch the GoRockford vodcast as local resident Jan Fosse spends the day at CoCo Key Water Resort! To have extra tips sent to your cell phone, text GOROCK to 30364.2009-06-0400 minGoRockfordEpisode 9 - CoCo Key Water Resort (audio)Audio-only podcast to compliment Episode 9 of the GoRockford vodcast about CoCo Key Water Resort. To have extra tips sent to your cell phone, text GOROCK to 30364.2009-06-0400 minGoRockfordEpisode 8 - Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens (video)Watch the GoRockford vodcast as local resident Jan Fosse learns about Rockford history at Tinker Swiss Cottage! To have extra tips sent to your cell phone, text GOROCK to 30364.2009-05-2900 minGoRockfordEpisode 8 - Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens (audio)Audio-only podcast to compliment Episode 8 of the GoRockford vodcast about Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and Gardens. To have extra tips sent to your cell phone, text GOROCK to 30364.2009-05-2900 minGoRockfordEpisode 7 - Kegel Harley-Davidson + Buell and Courtyard by Marriott (video)Watch the GoRockford vodcast as local resident Jan Fosse heads to lunch at Kegel's Harley Diner and checks into the Courtyard by Marriott for a staycation getaway! To have extra tips sent to your cell phone, text GOROCK to 30364.2009-05-2000 minGoRockfordEpisode 7 - Kegel Harley-Davidson + Buell and Courtyard by Marriott (audio)Audio-only podcast to compliment Episode 7 of the GoRockford vodcast about Kegel Harley-Davidson - Buell and Courtyard by Marriott. To have extra tips sent to your cell phone, text GOROCK to 30364.2009-05-2000 minGoRockfordEpisode 6 - CoCo Key (video)Watch the GoRockford vodcast as the Hill family returns to CoCo Key Water Resort to experience a "stay and play" package! To have extra tips sent to your cell phone, text GOROCK to 303642009-02-0200 minGoRockfordEpisode 6 - CoCo Key (audio)Audio-only podcast to compliment Episode 6 of the GoRockford vodcast about CoCo Key. To have extra tips sent to your cell phone, text GOROCK to 30364.2009-02-0200 minGoRockfordEpisode 5 - Midway Village and Carlson Ice Arena (video)Watch the GoRockford vodcast as the Hill family learns about Rockford history at Midway Village Museum and have some indoor winter fun at Carlson Ice Arena and Sapora Playworld. To have extra tips sent to your cell phone, text GOROCK to 30364.2009-01-1400 minGoRockfordEpisode 5 - Midway Village and Carlson Ice Arena (audio)Audio-only podcast to compliment Episode 5 of the GoRockford vodcast about Midway Village and Carlson Ice Arena. To have extra tips sent to your cell phone, text GOROCK to 30364.2009-01-1400 minGoRockfordEpisode 4 - MetroCentre and RSO (audio)Audio-only podcast to compliment Episode 4 of the GoRockford vodcast about The MetroCentre and RSO. To have extra tips sent to your cell phone, text GOROCK to 30364.2009-01-0700 minGoRockfordEpisode 4 - MetroCentre and RSO (video)Watch the GoRockford vodcast as the Hill Family attends a performance of the Rockford Symphony Orchestra and visit the newly-renovated Rockford MetroCentre. To have extra tips sent to your cell phone, text GOROCK to 30364.2009-01-0700 minGoRockfordEpisode 3 - Anderson Japanese Gardens and the Rockford Art Museum (audio)Audio-only podcast to compliment Episode 3 of the GoRockford vodcast about Anderson Japanese Gardens and the Rockford Art Museum. To have extra tips sent to your cell phone, text GOROCK to 30364.2008-06-0200 minGoRockfordEpisode 3 - Anderson Japanese Gardens and the Rockford Art Museum (video)Watch the GoRockford vodcast and hear tips from the Hill family on visiting Rockford's Anderson Japanese Gardens and the Rockford Art Museum! Take time to explore the 12 acres of this 12th-Century-style "pond-strolling" garden, with paths, pools, streams, lanterns, pagodas and waterfalls. Then learn about Illinois' largest art museum outside of Chicago with over 1,200 works of art. To have extra tips sent to your cell phone, text GOROCK to 30364.2008-06-0200 minGoRockfordEpisode 2 - Riverfront Museum Park (audio)Audio-only podcast to compliment Episode 2 of the GoRockford vodcast about the Rockford Museum Park. To have extra tips sent to your cell phone, text GOROCK to 30364.2008-05-2900 minGoRockfordEpisode 2 - Riverfront Museum Park (video)Watch the GoRockford vodcast and hear tips from the Hill family on visiting Rockford's Riverfront Museum Park! Learn about Jane, the world's most complete T.rex, and the more than 200 interactive exhibits at Discovery Center Museum. To have extra tips sent to your cell phone, text GOROCK to 30364.2008-05-2900 min
Rockford Original PodcastGoRockford Video Now AvailableWatch our new VODcast at www.feeds.feedburner.com/gorockford, or go to www.gorockford.com To have extra tips sent to your cell phone, text GOROCK to 30364.2008-05-2300 minGoRockfordEpisode 1 - CoCo Key Water Resort (audio)Audio-only podcast to compliment Episode 1 of the GoRockford vodcast about CoCo Key Water Resort. To have extra tips sent to your cell phone, text GOROCK to 30364.2008-05-2200 minGoRockfordEpisode 1 - CoCo Key Water Resort (video)Watch the GoRockford VODcast and hear tips from the Hill family on visiting Rockford's brand-new indoor waterpark, CoCo Key Water Resort! To have extra tips sent to your cell phone, text GOROCK to 30364.2008-05-2200 minRockford Original PodcastEpisode 7 - On the WaterfrontListen in to hear details on Illinois' Largest Music Festival, On the Waterfront, taking place over Labor Day weekend.2007-08-2012 minRockford Original PodcastEpisode 6 - Anderson Garden and Klehm ArboretumListen in as Sean gives a tour of Anderson Gardens, the number one Japanese Garden in North America, and Klehm Arboretum, Rockford's outdoor living Museum.2007-08-1014 minRockford Original PodcastEpisode 5 - RAM and RSOArt and Music are alive and convenient in the Rockford Region! Listen as Sean and Carrie meet up with their friend from Chicago for a night in Rockford’s arts community.2007-07-1207 minRockford Original PodcastEpisode 4 - Rockford’s Riverfront Museum ParkHear from real kids who love visiting Jane, the world’s most complete juvenile T.Rex at Burpee Museum, and playing in the outdoor science park at Discovery Center Museum, rated number four in the nation.2007-07-1010 minRockford Original PodcastEpisode 3 - ChautauquaExperience Rockford as it was in 1900 through the eyes of Annie Oakley and Thomas Edison!2007-06-0308 minRockford Original PodcastEpisode 2 - Stars and GuitarsListen in for details on the following performers coming for four full nights of music under the stars in downtown Rockford's Davis Park - Sara Evans, Little Big Town, the Wreckers, Jason Aldean, Jason Michael Carroll, Blake Shelton and more!2007-05-3107 minRockford Original PodcastEpisode 1 - CoCo Key Water Resort and Magic Waters WaterparkRockford is splashtacular this summer! Listen for all the latest news on Rockford's waterparks, CoCo Key Water Resort and Magic Waters Waterpark, including what you don't want to miss at each park and exclusive summer rates!2007-05-2108 min