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Storytellers Studio

Storytellers Studio

Written by: Tim Larson
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 Classic storytelling can be found around many campfires and in any Disney film. In so many cases, the very best of stories from our personal lives are heard repeatedly over years without ever being recorded. Tim Larson and Liz Wylder knew that WROK radio’s 100th birthday in 2023 would be a great springboard for this project. Future sit downs would certainly rekindle old friendships and, undoubtedly, allow everyone to learn something about the people they thought they knew well. The lightbulbs began to strobe above the heads of Liz and Tim in the parking lot of the Stockholm Inn restaurant in Rockford, Illinois after a lunch with six former radio colleagues. Their cheeks hurt from laughing and both realized they had the equipment and the means to record these soon-to-be-priceless conversations. And so, the Storytellers Studio was born! This project began only three short months after Liz and Tim launched Lifes3x5s podcast. It’s the definition of unpredictable conversation among friends. Each episode takes place at a different remote location. Random questions and observations from listeners are drawn from a stack of 3x5 index cards. Eavesdropping at its finest. And, there is much more to see at www.lifes3x5s.com. Special thanks to Mike Lamb of Podcast Genesis, Greg Orput and Sandy Dingus of Edgebrook Center, Jeff Davis Productions in Los Angeles, California and Kipper McGee of Brandwidth on Demand.Copyright 2025 Tim Larson Politics & Government Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • S1 E104 ANDY LITTLETON - Defining "Friendly Confines" at the 2026 Chicago Cubs Convention

    S1 E104 ANDY LITTLETON - Defining "Friendly Confines" at the 2026 Chicago Cubs Convention
    Jan 20 2026

    Andy Littleton and Tim Larson were among thousands of Chicago Cubs fans waiting in line for autographs at the 2026 Chicago Cubs baseball convention. Those generic pleasantries went much farther than either expected. They shared the pride of thier baseball card collections and took each other's pictures with our favorite players from the 1970s...Ray Burris and Jose Cardinal. Then it became obvious that they should record these stories and see where it goes.

    Recorded January 17, 2026 along the river in downtown Chicago.

    Here's more on Andy Littleton...

    2000 Miles to Wrigley Project (maybe the book title - not confirmed)

    Patreon - www.patreon.com/c/AndyLittleton

    Website (future) - www.2000MilesToWrigley.com

    Personal Site - www.andylittleton.com

    Personal Instagram - @andygramz

    Personal Articles / Book list - https://medium.com/@andy_66884

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    53 mins
  • S1 E103 STEVE YORK - Bitten by the radio bug and then the entertainment bug

    S1 E103 STEVE YORK - Bitten by the radio bug and then the entertainment bug
    Dec 10 2025

    Steve York and Tim Larson met through Ted Gorden Smucker in Joliet, Illinois at the Illinois Rock n Roll Hall of Fame induction concert. He was representing WCFL radio along with Chuck Knapp and Bill Taylor. Tim knew there was more to Steve's story after hearing about Tony Bennett.

    Recorded on Decembe 5, 2025 at Saz's Steak House in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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    46 mins
  • S1 E102 MELINDA HAGERMAN - Stories about Rockford, Illinois from the center of the city

    S1 E102 MELINDA HAGERMAN - Stories about Rockford, Illinois from the center of the city
    Dec 4 2025

    Melinda Hagerman and Tim Larson have been friends for decades and it was high time to capture some of their stories centered around Rockford, Illinois. They have always learned something new from each other and neither have no idea where any conversation will go. Today's episode at Benson Stone and Hearth Rock Cafe is no exception.

    Recorded December 3, 2025.
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    1 hr and 33 mins
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