Holstein and Company
The Holstein and Company Morning Show was the No. 1 radio show in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, for almost 24 years and delivered almost 30,000 hours of award-winning entertainment and information. Now in podcast form, Steve Holstein catches up each week with friends old and new.
Episodes
43 episodes
Some Amazing History at Mount Hope Cemetery - Tammy Rodrick
Tammy is the Family Sales Counselor for Mount Hope and Roselawn Cemeteries in Champaign. Contact• Email Steve at steve@holstein.co or visit holstein.c...
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Episode 7530
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16:44
Harvesting the sun at Solar Farms 1 and 2 - Mike Larson
Mike Larson is Associate Director of Utilities Production, Facilities and Services at the University of Illinois. He joins me in this episode to talk about the University's massive solar farms, how they work, how much energy they produce, and t...
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Episode 7529
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17:51
Inside Newman Center and a fourth hall of fame - Mike Hatfield
Mike is a member of four athletic halls of fame and is Director of Advancement for St. John's Catholic Newman Center on the campus of the University of Illinois. Links• St. John's Catholic Newman...
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Episode 7528
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30:59
Live from Ukraine - Ray Cunningham
Previous guest Ray Cunningham (Episode 7499) hopped a plane to Ukraine to photograph everyday life as the war continues. Ray is the former mayor of Homer, Illinois, whose background is in h...
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Episode 7527
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11:01
Illinois politicians don't make enough - Patrick Pfingsten
In this episode I chat with Patrick Pfingsten, publisher of The Illinoize. We talk about the country's infatuation with national politics, why our state politicians probably need a raise, and shoe shining.Patrick was a longtime voice on...
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Episode 7526
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29:10
The most difficult show I've ever done
While the title of this podcast episode might seem like click bait, something to get you to press play, it's not. This is easily the most difficult show I've ever done... on the radio or in podcast form.Contact• Email Steve at <...
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Episode 7525
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2:11
Resilient roads, heated bridges, and the problem with autonomous cars with Bill Vavrik
Bill is a Champaign father of four who knows a thing or ten about roads, bridges, and how to connect the research being done at places like the University of Illinois with the engineers and planners in cities around the world. Links...
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Episode 7524
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40:07
The lost fruit trees of Champaign County with Sean Williams
Several years ago Sean Williams learned about a retired FBI agent's quest to discover America's lost apple varieties. This led Sean to begin exploring Champaign County for lost fruits, and to uncover the history of lost orchards, such as the on...
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Episode 7523
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26:36
Wear what you want for the 2021 Fur Ball
After a year off, CU Humane Society's Fur Ball is back — and virtual.The online auction will begin at 12 noon on Friday, October 1. Preview auction items and get registration info (it's free) at CUHumane.or...
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4:42
Warty pumpkins, happy cows, and driving the Negangard pumpkin patch
The world famous Negangard Pumpkin Patch got its start some time in the '70s. Today, people come from communities near and far to pick a perfect, or imperfect, pumpkin just southeast of Philo, Illinois. In this episode we learn the history of t...
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Episode 7522
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32:38
Real movie theater popcorn, ticket profits, and streaming with Skip Huston
The Avon Theater in Decatur, Illinois, has been around for 105 years, and Skip Huston has owned it since 1999. In this episode Skip and I discuss how movie theaters make money, simultaneous releases to streaming, why the Avon's popcorn is best,...
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Episode 7521
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24:50
Resilient kids, Costco, and the good fortune of living in Champaign-Urbana - Laura Bleill
Launched in 2009, Chambanamoms.com is one of the most valuable online resources for residents in East Central Illinois — and not only for moms. In this episode Laura Bleill and I discuss masks, resilient kids, the behavior of parents in other s...
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Episode 7520
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30:02
Flight sims, crop dusting, and becoming a pilot with Jon Moore
My guest: Jon Moore, Director of the Institute of AviationOne of the best aviation schools in the nation is located here in East Central Illinois. In this episode I talk to Jon about how you can become a pilot, the industry's pil...
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Episode 7519
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23:12
In Afghanistan, every option was bad - Nicholas Grossman
My guest: Professor Nicholas GrossmanNicholas Grossman is a University of Illinois political scientist and international relations expert, and author of "Drones and Terrorism: Asymmetric Warfare and the Threat to Global...
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Episode 7518
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38:30
Move-in day is back! With Kaci Abolt
My guest: Kaci AboltKaci is Coordinator of Admissions and Recruitment in Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois and we're talking about the process of coming into C-U, getting moved in, and getting through the fir...
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Episode 7517
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26:34
Is there a magic traffic signal button? With Chris Sokolowski
My guest: Chris SokolowskiChris is the Assistant City Engineer for the City of Champaign. In this conversation he answers every question I've ever had about traffic signals: How many are there? Who decides when it's time for a ne...
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Episode 7516
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22:19
Diamond ring discovery, running as Abe, and 9/11 in D.C. with Jeff Kohmstedt
My guest: Jeff KohmstedtYou've probably seen Jeff run as Abe Lincoln in the Illinois Marathon. Jeff and I talk about our connections — through running, an old house, and a lost diamond ring. And he shares a bit of what it was lik...
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Episode 7515
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20:42
Packing cubes, jail hotels, eating in Antigua, and pandemic travel with Jennifer Wayland
My guest: Jennifer WaylandYou're ready to travel, but where can you travel? The industry was hammered by the pandemic but Urbana's Island Travel Group used the disruption and downtime to create new procedures and improve the plan...
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Episode 7514
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28:21
Car sales, Naked & Afraid, and hot yoga with Angie Hatfield Marker
ContactEmail Steve at steve@holstein.co or visit holstein.co/contact/Get the newsletter at holstein.co/...
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Episode 7513
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25:40
Farm tech and COVID-19's impact on ag with Brennon Breymeyer
In this episode I speak with Brennon Breymeyer, a farmer and John Deere equipment salesman for AHW. We'll talk ag technology, the future of truly autonomous farming, and COVID-19's impact on farmers.Rate and review this podcast
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Episode 7512
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17:40
Email: Breaking an ankle, travel tips, podcasting for 8-year-olds
In this holiday weekend minisode I answer a few emails.Episode linksSamson microphone: https://amzn.to/2TywZ4lAudacity audio editor: ht...
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Episode 7511
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3:01
After the ultramarathon with Scott Olthoff
In episode 7501 I spoke with Scott Olthoff, an ultramarathon runner who was training for the Black Hills ultra. In this episode we spoke the morning after the 50+ miler.Episode linksBlack Hills Ultra:
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Episode 7510
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10:57
A lost horse, Honor Flight and Sam Walton: My wife has questions!
In June of 1996 I brought the Holstein & Co. Morning Show to Illinois. That was 25 years ago this month. Last June, after the show abruptly ended after 24 years, my wife Deb told me she wanted to interview me. I was intrigued — so w...
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Episode 7509
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12:45
After you've checked 'yes' for organ donation - Becky Ames
Becky Ames is a donation liaison with Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network. In this episode we hear how many Illinois residents are in need of an organ transplant, and learn about the fascinating and compassionate work done by donation l...
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Episode 7508
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29:51