
The People of Peoria Podcast
Jeff Himstedt
The People of Peoria Podcast is a local show that exists to introduce you to the people and places that shape the culture of the Peoria, Illinois area the most. Join me (Jeff Himstedt) as I learn the stories behind the places we all know and love, grab coffee (or a beer) with the people who are making a difference in the community, and discover things about Peoria we never knew! Got ideas for the show or businesses, people, and organizations that should be featured? Send us an email at [email protected].
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Ho Ho Ho (Santa Bill)
The People of Peoria Podcast
11/16/22 • 50 min
We sat down and talked with Santa Bill this week. What he does for the children at OSF and Methodist is absoulutley incredible. But he can't do this on his own. Please find his Facebook:@Santabillshospitalhelpers to learn how you can contribute to spreading a little joy!

Busey Bank Bridge Center ( Luisa Gomes )
The People of Peoria Podcast
04/19/23 • 49 min
Luisa Gomes talked to us about how the Busey Bank bridge center helps individuals with financial coaching. Everything from improving your credit score to buy your dream home to setting up retirement for yourself. And most importantly, the services are completely free even to non-Busey customers!
Check them out on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/BuseyBankBridgeCenter?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Shhh.... Its That Guy's Secret -( Aaron Selburg )
The People of Peoria Podcast
04/26/23 • 70 min
What happens when everyone’s favorite host skips out on an episode....? Shhh... it’s That Guy’s Secret! Reagan and Tyler are joined by guest co-host Stephen Graves and sitting down with the legend himself, Aaron Selburg. Find out what happens when you give a four year old all the suits he could ever want, and why a tailor is the best investment you could ever make!
https://thatguyssecret.com/

Twistedaways (Aareon)
The People of Peoria Podcast
01/25/23 • 30 min
We sat down with the person who is all about "No Scraps Left Behind" with Aareon of Twistedaways! A different form of art that Twistedaways has to offer. Aareon gives us the inside of how and why he started Twistedaways.
- Instagram @twistedaways
https://www.twistedaways.com/

Got Christmas Plans? (Jon Rychener)
The People of Peoria Podcast
11/23/22 • 50 min
Jon set us up in the Northwoods Church studio and we got to chat about religion, where Northwoods started, dog poop, and the extraordinary christmas program they have every year.
Thanks to our sponsor @309Cultures Be sure to check out his instagram for more information on his event December 3rd.

Fine as Wine (waters edge winery)
The People of Peoria Podcast
11/09/22 • 64 min
Michael Vandy (Owner Of Waters Edge Winery) sits down with the crew to talk about the successes and struggles of his winery in the heights. Getting through covid, overcoming brain tumors , and the worries of the upcoming winter months or just few things that make this interview exiting!
Mike also offer domestic beers for those of us that are sticking to our younger days and refuse to "expand our pallet"!
Be sure to find him on Social Media: @wateredgewinery_ph
Stop in for a glass! 4450 N Prospect Rd Suite S-12 Peoria Heights , IL 61616
Give Mike a buzz to make party reservations (309) 682-9463

That's A Wrap (CJ signs)
The People of Peoria Podcast
11/06/22 • 75 min
This week we visited Charlie Johnson at CJ Signs and dove into all the extraordinary items he makes. Window Tint, Vehicle Wraps, Signage, Business Cards and many many more. He has established an incredible business starting from the ground up.
Find him on Social Media: @cjsigns
www.cj-signs.com
Big thanks to Rambler-Peoria and Whiskey City Images for sponsoring this episode!

Gut health and music festivals with 309 Cultures
The People of Peoria Podcast
11/04/22 • 75 min
HEY PEORIA!!!!
It was a great talk with Jon the passionate man behind 309 cultures.
Joe is grinding hard to achieve his kraut goals and is making a great name for his self!
It was a topic we didn't know a ton about so this was a very interesting to learn the process of what he does and where he is heading!
check him out on insta @309cultures

Passing the Torch: Reminiscing and Announcing the Next Host of The People of Peoria Podcast
The People of Peoria Podcast
06/05/22 • 29 min
I wish there were the perfect words to put here in the description for this one, but there simply aren't. More than anything, Alex and I (Austin) just want to say a HUGE thank you to all of you who supported this project over the years. As life has changed, it has made it more difficult for us to focus on this podcast we love so dearly.
In today's episode, we're reminiscing on the conversations we've been able to have, and announcing who will be taking over as the next host of The People of Peoria Podcast! This podcast isn't done; in fact, we hope it's just beginning!
We want to encourage you to continue to support this show, continue to champion the stories of the beautiful people that make Peoria so great, and remember that this community has so much to be proud of.
We hope you enjoy this one! And we can't wait to see where the show goes next!
- Alex & Austin
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Richard's on Main
The People of Peoria Podcast
05/24/23 • 50 min
Secret tunnels, speakeasies and steak dinners till 4:00 am! Fitting for any full length feature, in this week’s episode you’ll hear the story of a rebirth of a Peoria legend. Join us on another wild adventure as we dive under Main Street and hear all about how they plan to cater to the often forgotten about, hiding in plain sight.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The People of Peoria Podcast have?
The People of Peoria Podcast currently has 66 episodes available.
What topics does The People of Peoria Podcast cover?
The podcast is about News, Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Entertainment News and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on The People of Peoria Podcast?
The episode title 'Mike Chasteen Jr (Driver of the C40)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The People of Peoria Podcast?
The average episode length on The People of Peoria Podcast is 61 minutes.
How often are episodes of The People of Peoria Podcast released?
Episodes of The People of Peoria Podcast are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of The People of Peoria Podcast?
The first episode of The People of Peoria Podcast was released on Nov 20, 2019.
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