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Just A Coupla Guys๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฎ ๐๐ฃ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ค๐ง๐ฃ๐๐ฃ๐'๐ฌ ๐๐๐จ๐ญ๐ญ ๐๐๐๐ค๐๐ฒThe guys speak with Scott Mackay, host of the enormously popularย "Mackay in the Morning" show on 95.9FM The River.ย Scott talks about his lifelong love affair with radio, the ups and downs of the business, and where he sees it going in the future.Also, an important discussion with seasoned financial advisor John Micetich, owner of Kensington Financial in San Diego.ย John is a U of I grad and has been helping clients manage their investments for over 36 years. He talks about what to expect in the coming years and provides guidance on how to prepare for...2023-05-211h 12
Just A Coupla GuysCountry Music Legend Lee GreenwoodThe guys speak with country music legend Lee Greenwood about his time as a blackjack dealer in Vegas, the origins of his smash hit "Proud To Be An American" and his remarkable career spanning over 60 years.ย ย ย Greenwood will be performing at Pfeiffer Hall in Naperville on Friday, May 19 at 8:00.ย Tickets are available https://finearts.northcentralcollege.edu.ย ย ย Also, "Someone You Should Know" premiers with Nino (Anthony) Sciackitano, former owner of Denino's in Aurora and Italian cook extraordinaire.2023-05-1236 min
Just A Coupla Guys๐๐๐ซ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ญ ๐๐๐ฒ๐ญ๐จ๐ง ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐ฒ๐๐ซ: ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ง ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐คThe guys speak with Jarrett Payton about this football career, his philanthropy and his gig as a television personality at WGN.ย Later, St. Charles restauranteur and business partner with Jarrett joins the discussion to talk about the newly-opened Duke's Northwoods and Flagship on the Fox.2023-05-051h 01
Just A Coupla Guys๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ค๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐: ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐๐ง ๐๐จ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ญ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฑ๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ'๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ง ๐๐ญ. ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐๐ฌThe guys go on location at Alexander's Cafe in St. Charles, where they discuss the daily news and have an intriguing discussion with owner Nick Smith.2023-04-2848 min
Just A Coupla Guys"A Special Young Man" | A Discussion With Tim Ward, President, Kevin White FoundationThe guys speak with Tim Ward, President of the Kevin White Foundation, about the special life of the late Kevin White of St. Charles, who was killed at age 19 in a tragic car accident. Tim describes Kevin's profound impact on those around him, the pain of his untimely death and the Foundation that bears his name.ย 2023-04-2144 min
Just A Coupla Guys๐๐๐ค๐ ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ ๐๐จ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฆ๐! ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ , ๐๐, ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ฌIn honor of Opening Day, we speak to long-time General Manager of the Kane County Cougars, Curtis Haug.With Pat out for the week, Producer Paul Stukel and Ray also chat about their predictions for the upcoming MLB season, with Paul offering tepid hope for the Cubbies, and Ray hedging furiously about the Sox.2023-04-0257 min
Just A Coupla GuysBest of "Outtakes!"The guys are off this week so we bring you the "Best of Outtakes," where the guys are at their most unguarded and hilarious.2023-03-2534 min
Just A Coupla GuysMarch Madness with Batavia Coaching Legend Jim RobertsThe guys talk all things hoops with legendary Batavia High School coach (retired) Jim Roberts.PLUS, the guys give you their picks, including St. Raymond of Joliet and his all-Jesuit final!ย 2023-03-181h 13
Just A Coupla GuysLIVE at Rookies All American Pub & Grill at the Fox Valley Ice Arena, Home of the Chicago SteelThe guys broadcast LIVE from Rookies All American Pub & Grill at the Fox Valley Ice Arena, home of the Chicago Steel.2023-03-1051 min
Just A Coupla Guysรirinn go Brรกch! A Few Words With Seamus (Shay) ClarkeThe guys get in the St. Paddy's Day spirit with a sit-down with local legend Shay Clarke, originally from Dublin, long-time West Dundee resident, author and broadcaster, travel guide and overall bon vivant (and a regular at McNally's Irish Pub in St. Charles).ย Also, "Travels With Pat and Ray!"2023-03-0357 minJust A Coupla GuysElgin Mayor's Race | Mayor David Kaptain and Councilman Corey DixonThe guys welcome in the April 4 municipal election season with interviews of the two candidates for Elgin mayor, the incumbent Mayor David Kaptain and Councilman Corey Dixon.ย From urban development to homelessness to policing, the candidates discuss a wide range of issues crucial to the state's 5th largest city.2023-02-241h 15Just A Coupla Guys๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐๐ง ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ, ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ง ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ข๐ง๐ง๐๐ซ ๐๐ข๐๐ค ๐๐จ๐ก๐ฅ๐ก๐ฎ๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ญ. ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐๐ฌThe guys speak with legendary St. Charles alum Rick Wohlhuter, breaker of World and American records in track, Olympian, former Track & Field Athlete of the Year and Sullivan Award winner for best American amateur athlete.ย 2023-02-1738 min
Just A Coupla GuysKane Repertory TheatreThe guys speak with Avery Bowne, Managing Director, and Aaron Thomann, President of the Board of Directors, about a Fox Valley jewel, Kane Repertory Theatre. ย Also, another scintillating edition of "Masters of the Trivial!"2023-02-1048 min
Just A Coupla GuysGun Control In IllinoisThe guys talk with State Rep. Maura Hirschauer (D, 49th District) and Steve McHugh, Mothers Demand Action, about the controversial "assault weapons" ban signed into law by Governor Pritzker recently. ย Please support our sponsors:McNally's Heating and CoolingKaras Restaurant Group:Rookies All American Pub & GrillOld Republic Kitchen + BarAlexander's CafeThe Village Squire RestaurantsTeqworks"Just A Coupla Guys" is available on:Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/.../just-a-coupla.../id1620640070Google Podcasts https://p...2023-02-041h 03
Just A Coupla GuysJeff Hunt, Director of the Renowned St. Charles SingersThe guys talk all things music with Jeff Hunt, Director of the famous St. Charles Singers.ย Also, Pat and Ray give their take on the Passing Scene.And stick around for the St. Charles Singers' moving rendition of America The Beautiful!2023-01-2753 min
Just A Coupla GuysSt. Charles' Own, Chris Witaske: Actor, Writer, Creator Of "Chicago Party Aunt"We speak with Chris Witaske, St. Charles native, Second City alum, actor, writer and creator of the Netflix adult animation hit "Chicago Party Aunt."Also, some nutritious tidbits and nuggets from the guys.2023-01-2048 min
Just A Coupla GuysJusta Coupla Guys Year In Review!The guys take a last look back at 2022 and have some thoughts on what's coming in the New Year.2023-01-131h 05
Just A Coupla GuysTed Buckley, Author of "Retired! What do you want to do with the rest of your life?"The guys speak with show sponsor and retirement expert Ted Buckley about his new book "๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ซ๐๐!ย ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐จ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฐ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐จ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ง๐๐ฑ๐ญ ๐๐ ๐ฒ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ?"2022-12-1640 min
Just A Coupla GuysPat and Ray Speak with the Extraordinary Chef Alain and Esther RobyDuring the Geneva Christmas Walk this year, co-hosts Ray Rogina and Pat Crimmins of the Justa Coupla Guys podcast had the opportunity to sit down with the legendary Chef Alain Roby and his lovely wife and business partner Esther to discuss Robyโs extraordinary career (private pastry chef of the Shah of Iran, founder of Windows on the World at the World Trade Center in New York, Head Chef for Marriott for 25 years, etc.) and his and Estherโs equally extraordinary All Chocolate Kitchen in Geneva.2022-12-1514 min
Just A Coupla GuysJames Fuller, Educator and Reporter For The Daily HeraldThe guys speak with James Fuller, longtime Kane County, Elgin and political reporter for The Daily Herald, about the state of modern journalism and Kane County politics.Also, The Passing Scene!2022-11-191h 06
Just A Coupla GuysSpring Piatek, APN, of Northwestern MedicineAs we come to the end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Just A Coupla Guys podcast sat down with Spring Piatek, APN, Advanced Practice Nurse for Breast Surgery and the High Risk Breast Clinic at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, to discuss the importance of early detection and the expanding number of promising treatments for breast cancer.Spring is a licensed APN with experience in breast surgery, breast oncology, and breast health.ย She is a graduate of Northern Illinois University. She collaborates with breast surgeons and a multidisciplinary breast team to p...2022-10-3116 min
Just A Coupla Guys๐๐ญ๐๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐, ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐ง๐ญThe guys speak with South Elgin Village President Steve Ward about his upbringing, the SAFE-T Act, gun control and the future of South Elgin.And also....the RANDO WHEEL!!!2022-10-2952 min
Just A Coupla GuysNew St. Charles District 303 Superintendent Paul GordonThe guys speak with new District 303 Superintendent Paul Gordon about his ambitious plans for the district and how controversial issues like gender identity and critical race theory affect teachers at all levels.Also, the guys check in with their Texas correspondent in another edition of "Is The Caller There?"2022-10-211h 15
Just A Coupla GuysChris Curren of The Graceful OrdinaryThe guys speak with Chris Curren, co-owner and Chef of The Graceful Ordinary in St. Charles.Also, the long-awaited introduction of "The Rando-Wheel!"2022-10-1456 min
Just A Coupla GuysBreast Cancer Awareness, Scarecrow Weekend and St. Charles Mayor Lora VitekThe guys talk Breast Cancer Awareness Month and all things St. Charles with Mayor Lora Vitek.Also, Scarecrow Weekend!Come on out and see the guys livecast at 2:30pm Saturday from Lincoln Park during Scarecrow Weekend in St. Charles!2022-10-0758 min
Just A Coupla GuysDale Berman, Kane County Board MemberThe guys talk with Dale Berman, former long-time mayor of North Aurora and Chairman of the Finance Committee of the Kane County Board.ย Also, the introduction of two new segments: "Stop Yourself!" and "Masters of the Trivial!"2022-09-301h 06
Just A Coupla GuysJenna Sawicki, St. Charles Business AllianceThe guys speak with Jenna Sawicki, Executive Director of the St. Charles Business Alliance, about the exciting present and future of St. Charles.Also, the guys talk immigration and no-cash bail in The Passing Scene; and some dismal sports critiques in Everybody's A Critic.2022-09-231h 12
Just A Coupla GuysLIV Golf at Rich Harvest Farms: Innovation or Sleeping With The Enemy?An interview with Alex Kline-Wedeen, Executive Vice President of Marketing at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, which will be hosting the controversial LIV Golf Invitational Chicago this weekend.Also, the guys introduce two new segments - "Travels with Pat and Ray" and "The Passing Scene."2022-09-161h 00
Just A Coupla GuysKevin Burns, Mayor of GenevaThe guys speak with 6-term mayor of Geneva, Kevin Burns.Also, Pat and Ray share their never-ending search for sponsors at Wrigley Field.ย 2022-09-091h 00
Just A Coupla GuysMr. Las Vegas: Wayne NewtonThe guys talk with a legend, Wayne Newton.Newton talks about his life, his music, and the incredible array of legendary stars he's met along the way, from his big breaks with Jack Benny and Jackie Gleason to his odd friendship with Elvis.Newton will be performing at the Des Plaines Theatre on Sunday, September 11 at 5pm.2022-09-0253 min
Just A Coupla GuysThe Dean of Mayors: Jeff Schielke, Mayor of BataviaThe guys chat with Jeff Schielke, the 3rd-longest serving mayor in the state of Illinois.ย In his 42nd year as mayor of Batavia, Schielke talks about his life and a wide range of issues facing Batavia, the region and the country. ย Also, Pat and Ray offer some views on the state of Kane County,ย casting a gimlet eye on proposals to raise the county sales tax to pay for the controversial SAFE-T Act.2022-08-261h 04
What's Up St. Charles PodcastCatching Up with Justa Coupla GuysWe had a blast recording our latest St. Charles Stories episode with Ray Rogina and Pat Crimmins, the Justa Coupla Guys podcast hosts! They dive into their community involvements, funny stories, celebrity guests, and more.2022-08-2544 min
Just A Coupla GuysAnn Tardy | Founder, MentorLeadThe guys sit down with St. Charles native Ann Tardy, Founder of human capital consultancy MentorLead.As a former Silicon Valley corporate attorney and a current CEO, Ann knows people from many dynamics. In 2003, Ann launched MentorLead to bridge the gap between culture and strategy. When mentoring is used as a strategic initiative, clients create an agile workforce that is intentionally driving the organization's critical goals and objectives... leadership regardless of title.Ann has been influencing audiences from the stage and in her books for over 15 years. She is the author of Ambition on a...2022-08-191h 00
Just A Coupla GuysDynamic Duo: Jeff and Carrie Walters of ElburnJeff, the Village President, talks about Elburn's past, present and future, while his wife Carrie, President of Elburn's Lions Club, talks about the upcoming Elburn Days (August 19-21) in all its glory.Plus, Ray reviews a few books on American Presidents while Pat burnishes his history creds.2022-08-1258 min
Just A Coupla GuysWrigley!The guys are allowed out (under supervised release) and they escape to one of Ray's favorite places in the world, the bleachers in Wrigley Field!ย Here's the first of 3 interviews with the denizens thereof.2022-08-0804 min
Just A Coupla GuysRewind: The Multi-Faceted Jim BelushiWe revisit our very first podcast - before we'd even launched!An interesting discussion from last April with comedy legend and cannabis farmer (!) Jim Belushi.2022-08-0546 min
Just A Coupla GuysElgin Mayor David KaptainThe guys chat with Elgin Mayor David Kaptain about Elgin's End of Summer Bash, Nightmare on Chicago Street, crime, pandemic and pretty much everything else Elgin. ย Also, Pat informs us of impending doom this weekend from a dying Chinese rocket, biting monkeys, monkeypox and more.ย You'll never leave the house!2022-07-2958 min
Just A Coupla GuysNuggets & TidbitsThe guys do what they do best: banter. In this special episode, Pat and Ray talk about the B1G expansion involving USC and UCLA, they go "On the Town," and then get a little more serious in chatting about the elections and January 6 hearings.2022-07-2252 min
Just A Coupla GuysDanielle Tufano, Downtown Naperville AllianceThe guys speak with Danielle Tufano, Executive Director of the Downtown Naperville Alliance, about all things Naperville.And Ray kicks off "Ray's Restaurant Reviews"...or is it "Pat and Ray's Restaurant Reviews" ...or...?2022-07-1536 min
Just A Coupla GuysGary Johnson: The Trial Lawyer Who Saved Three Innocent Men In The Infamous Jeanine Nicarico TrialThe guys speak with Aurora's Gary Johnson, the attorney who fought through politically-inspired prosecutors and their enablers in law enforcement to ultimately save his client and two other innocent defendants - both on death row - during the infamous Jeanine Nicarico murder trials in Naperville in the mid-1980s. ย Gary's memoir of that time, Luck is a Talent: The True Story Of A Trial Lawyer's Experience Defending An Innocent Man Charged With Murder, is available on Amazon.2022-07-081h 02
Just A Coupla GuysLife and Legacy of Aurora's Former Top Cop, Kristen ZimanThe guys discuss the extraordinary life of Aurora's former Chief of Police, Kristen Ziman.ย From being the daughter of a great cop with personal demons to becoming Aurora's first female Chief, the conversation follows the highs and lows of a life of achievement...and loss. Ziman's book, Reimagining Blue: Thoughts on Life, Leadership, and a New Way Forward in Policing, is available on Amazon.Also, Pat learns what a Cape is, while Ray applauds local women's sporting champions.2022-07-011h 09
Just A Coupla Guys๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ฌ๐จ๐๐: ๐๐ข๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐ง, ๐๐๐ฒ๐จ๐ซ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ง๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ซ๐ซ๐๐ง ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ฒ, ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ ๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ง๐จ๐ซThe guys speak with leading GOP gubernatorial candidates Richard Irvin, Mayor of Aurora, and Darren Bailey, State Senator.๐๐๐๐: ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐๐-๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ, ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ข๐จ ๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐จ๐ ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ ๐ฐ๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฌ๐๐. ๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ฐ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐. ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ฌ๐ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ข๐ญ ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ฎ๐๐ฌ.2022-06-271h 20
Just A Coupla GuysLivingWell Cancer Resource CenterRay and fill-in co-host Paul Stukel (Pat was out "working") speak with Angela McCrum, Director at LivingWell Cancer Resource Center, and Jen Patterson, Philanthropy Associate at Northwestern Medicine, about the vital services performed by LivingWell and the upcoming "Rock The Block" fundraiser on Saturday, June 25. ย Plus, Pat's legalisms and Ray's first official restaurant review, which involves a discussion of Pat's gastrointestinal challenges and a definition of Thai food.ย Look, we said we'd talk everything, right?2022-06-2347 min
Just A Coupla GuysA Steady Hand At The Controls: John Calamos, Sr.The guys speak with decorated combat pilot, self-made billioniare and Founder, Calamos Investments, Naperville's John Calamos, Sr., discusses his life, his business, and our economic outlook.Also, the guys discuss the January 6 Committee hearings and Ray's beloved White Sox.2022-06-1759 min
Just A Coupla GuysMarathon Man: Geneva Running Legend Bill RexRay (15 marathons) and Pat (he watched one once) interview the legendary Bill Rex of Geneva, runner of 570 marathons, the 36th most prolific marathoner in the United States. Also, Glen Kamps of Dick Pond Athletics talks about beginning the process of becoming a runner, regardless of age or physical condition.But first, the guys spar over the Golden State Warriors....2022-06-101h 02
Just A Coupla GuysSam Smith, Award-Winning Author Of "The Jordan Rules"The guys talk all things Bulls and all things Michael Jordan with Sam Smith, legendary Bulls reporter and author of "The Jordan Rules."ย Smith takes us back to the joys and controversies of the Bulls' glory days, with Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, and, of course, Jordan all taking center stage.ย He also gives his insight on today's Bulls and where they might be heading."The Jordan Rules: The Inside Story of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls" is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold.2022-06-031h 04
Just A Coupla GuysOuttakes: Listening In On Pat and Ray - Pheasant Run EditionWanna know how Pat and Ray talk behind the scenes? ย Listen in on the guys planning, sorta, for future shows. ย In this episode, the guys share memories of Pheasant Run.(Starting in mid-June, OUTTAKES will be available only to Patrons.ย Visit https://bit.ly/3kRGCVI for options.)2022-05-3008 min
Just A Coupla GuysFormer WBBM Managing Editor Julie MannPat and Ray talk to Julie Mann and discuss her extraordinary, award-winning career in journalism, during which she rose to be Managing Editor at the nation's third largest news radio station, WBBM Chicago.Also, "Justice for Ludwig" returns!2022-05-271h 03
Just A Coupla GuysOuttakes: Listening In On Pat And Ray - Point Nemo EditionSponsored by the Point Nemo Chamber of Commerce."Point Nemo:ย Get Away From It All...Literally"Wanna know how Pat and Ray talk behind the scenes? ย Listen in on the guys planning, sorta, for future shows.ย (Starting in mid-June, OUTTAKES will be available only to Patrons.ย Visit https://bit.ly/3kRGCVI for options.)2022-05-2608 min
Just A Coupla GuysRadio Voice Of The NY Mets, St. Charles' Own, Wayne RandazzoPat and Ray chat with the radio voice of the New York Mets, St. Charles native Wayne Randazzo, about his impressive rise from announcing St. Charles East High School baseball games to calling MLB games in the nation's largest market.2022-05-201h 11