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Digital Fix - # 001 w/ Jason Potchen from McFly's by Alan Myszkowski

Chris Pearson the co-owner and head of sales and distribution of Devil's Trumpet stopped by the studio to talk about the birth of Devil's Trumpet, how important distribution is to their business, and the future of the brewery. AUDIO ENGINEER: JOSH VANDYKE GUEST: CHRIS PEARSON HOST: ALAN MYSZKOWSKI

Brian Chelgren makes his triumphant return to A2A to catch up on all things parenthood, the Lake County Fair, wearing sandals permanently, and another rendition of “Josh Explains Movies”. SOUNDTRACK: Brian Chelgren AUDIO ENGINEER: JOSH VANDYKE GUEST: BRIAN CHELGREN HOST/PRODUCER: ALAN MYSZKOWSKI

For the first episode of Brewsiers we were joined by one of the owners and Head Brewer Justin Verburg to talk about how Windmill was born, the birth of the Meme series, and what people can expect for their 3 Year Anniversary party.

On this week of A2A, the guys were joined by L219’s social media manager to talk about following the Stanley Cup for a morning, going to the Pierogi Fest in Whiting, and throwing the first party in the company’s history. SOUNDTRACK BY: ADAM MARTIN, STREETZ PRODUCTIONS AUDIO ENGINEER: JOSH VANDYKE GUEST: MAT BARBUR HOST/PRODUCER: ALAN MYSZKOWSKI

We were joined in studio w/ our intern Mike Krzyston (AC Slater) to reflect on his internship and one crazy summer. Enjoy! SOUNDTRACK: ADAM MARTIN, STREETZ PRODUCTIONS AUDIO ENGINEER: JOSH VANDYKE GUEST: MIKE KRZYSTON PRODUCER/HOST: ALAN MYSZKOWSKI

We were joined by special guest and now LOCAL 219 contributor Jay Cherry to talk about everything from the Region, to her time as a Blackhawks ice girl, and to get some fitness life hacks. SOUNDTRACK: ADAM MARTIN AUDIO ENGINEER: JOSH VANDYKE GUEST: JAY CHERRY HOST: ALAN MYSZKOWSKI

The guys talk about the Crown Brewing 10 Year Anniversary party, the impact of the Courthouse video, th new podcast studio, and why Alan thinks LeBron James is the worst superstar in the history of modern sports. SOUNDTRACK: ADAM MARTIN, STREETZ PRODUCTIONS AUDIO ENGINEER: JOSH VANDYKE EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: ALAN MYSZKOWSKI

The guys were joined by TWO special guests this week as Joe Marinaro and Nate Gunningham stopped by to discuss everyone's "Top 5 Favorite Beers of All-Time" lists, and there were some surprises. Awesome episode! SOUNDTRACK: ADAM MARTIN, STREETZ PRODUCTIONS AUDIO ENGINEER: JOSH VANDYKE EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: ALAN MYSZKOWSKI GUESTS: JOE MARINARO + NATE GUNNINGHAM

Alan and Josh are joined in studio by special Guest Mark Myszkowski. We talk hot takes and what it means to live in the Region! Apologies ahead of time on the clicks and pops in the podcast, the studio is coming along but not done yet. Things will be fixed by next week! Hope you enjoy this show as much as we did.

According To Alan - #037 June 11, 2018 by Alan Myszkowski

Alan and (specifically) Josh make a huge announcement about a new office on the Crown Point square! The guys also talk about how awesome the Centier building is in person, seeing a lot of friends at the Off Square anniversary party, and who they've run last week. AUDIO ENGINEER: JOSHUA VANDYKE HOST: ALAN MYSZKOWSKI AUDIO TRACK: ADAM MARTIN, STREETZ PRODUCTIONS

Alan talks about his experience of having a baby on Wednesday night, Josh talks about his favorite Han Solo moments in response to the new “Solo” movie coming out this weekend, and an update on LOCAL 219 stuff. AUDIO ENGINEER: JOSH VANDYKE HOST: ALAN MYSZKOWSKI

TALK LOCAL - Kathleen Szot #027 by Alan Myszkowski

According To Alan - #034 May 20, 2018 by Alan Myszkowski

We had the pleasure of having professional stuntman Jeff Shannon in the studio this week to talk about his experiences on the set of "Dark Knight", how he became a stuntman, and how many movies and television shows that he's appeared on. THEME BY: JOEL HENDERSON AUDIO ENGINEER: JOSH VANDYKE VIDEO PRODUCER: JOSH JAMISON PRODUCTION ASSISTANT: DAN STEVENSON PRODUCER: MARTIN OLEKSY EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: ALAN MYSZKOWSKI

This week Josh and Alan talk about going to breweries for a new instagram series, why we won’t be filming the top 18 holes of NWI, and the story behind the Crown Brewing’s “Free Beer For A Year” giveaway. AUDIO ENGINEER: JOSH VANDYKE HOST: ALAN MYSZKOWSKI THEME BY: ADAM MARTIN, STREETZ PRODUCTIONS

This week we had Hanna and Zack Bryan from Crown Brewing on the podcast to talk about what to expect at the Crown Beerfest this year, the events surrounding Crown’s 10 year anniversary this year, and to give away a full year of beer! THEME BY: JOEL HENDERSON AUDIO ENGINEER: JOSH VANDYKE EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: JOSH JAMISON VIDEO PRODUCER: DAN STEPHENSON PRODUCTION ASSISTANT: MIKE KRZYSTON GUEST APPEARANCE: MAT BARBUR HOST: ALAN MYSZKOWSKI

Josh and Alan discuss everything LOCAL 219, the importance of collaboration in the community, and their experiences at the Four Father’s 4 year anniversary party and the Kentucky Derby party at the Gary Airport.

We had the pleasure of having Anthony Contrucci from Centier Bank and Lisa Daugherty from Lake Area United Way on the podcast this week to talk about repelling the six story Centier building for charity on July 7, 2018. Excellent event and great insight into this area from two of the Region’s most sought after leaders. THEME: JOEL HENDERSON AUDIO ENGINEER: JOSH VANDYKE VIDEO PRODUCER: JOSHUA JAMISON PRODUCTION ASSISTANT: DAN STEPHENSON HOST/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: ALAN MYSZKOWSKI