Just A Coupla Guys
Comprised of the beloved former mayor of St. Charles, Ray Rogina, and former assistant state’s attorney and Geneva lawyer Pat Crimmins, Just A Coupla Guys will be “Talking Everything” about the Fox Valley and beyond, with guests like Sam Smith, Geneva resident, legendary Chicago sportswriter and author of the huge best-seller “The Jordan Rules;” Chazz Palminteri, Academy-Award nominee and award-winning author of “A Bronx Tale;” Julie Mann, longtime Managing Editor for WBBM; Wayne Randazzo, raised in St. Charles and now radio voice of the New York Mets; and many more.
Episodes
55 episodes
𝙈𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙖𝙮 𝙄𝙣 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜'𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐲
The guys speak with Scott Mackay, host of the enormously popular "Mackay in the Morning" show on 95.9FM The River. Scott talks about his lifelong love affair with radio, the ups and downs of the business, and where he sees it going ...
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Country Music Legend Lee Greenwood
The 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. Greenwood wi...
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𝐉𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫: 𝐏𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤
The guys speak with Jarrett Payton about this football career, his philanthropy and his gig as a television personality at WGN. Later, St. Charles restauranteur and business partner with Jarrett joins the discussion to talk about the newl...
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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛: 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐚 𝐆𝐮𝐲𝐬 𝐎𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐈𝐧 𝐒𝐭. 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐬
The 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.
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"A Special Young Man" | A Discussion With Tim Ward, President, Kevin White Foundation
The 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, ...
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𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐔𝐬 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞! 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐮𝐠, 𝐆𝐌, 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐬
In 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 offe...
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Best 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.
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March Madness with Batavia Coaching Legend Jim Roberts
The guys talk all things hoops with legendary
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LIVE at Rookies All American Pub & Grill at the Fox Valley Ice Arena, Home of the Chicago Steel
The guys broadcast LIVE from Rookies All American Pub & Grill at the Fox Valley Ice Arena, home of the Chicago Steel.
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Éirinn go Brách! A Few Words With Seamus (Shay) Clarke
The 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 ...
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Elgin Mayor's Race | Mayor David Kaptain and Councilman Corey Dixon
The 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. From urban development to homelessness to policing, the candida...
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𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫, 𝐒𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐖𝐨𝐡𝐥𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭. 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐬
The 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.
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Kane Repertory Theatre
The guys speak with Avery Bowne, Managing Director, and Aaron Thomann, President of the Board of Directors, about a Fox Valley jewel, Kane Repertory Theatre. Also, another scintillating edition of "Masters of the Trivial!"
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Gun Control In Illinois
The 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. Please support our sponsors:
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Jeff Hunt, Director of the Renowned St. Charles Singers
The guys talk all things music with Jeff Hunt, Director of the famous St. Charles Singers. Also, Pat and Ray give their take on the Passing Scene.And stick around for the St. Charles Singers' moving rendition of America The Beautif...
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St. 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.
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Justa 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.
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Ted 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 "𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝! 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝟑𝟎 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬?"
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Pat and Ray Speak with the Extraordinary Chef Alain and Esther Roby
During 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 ...
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James Fuller, Educator and Reporter For The Daily Herald
The 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!
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Spring Piatek, APN, of Northwestern Medicine
As 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 Ris...
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𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐝, 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐥𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭
The 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!!!
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New St. Charles District 303 Superintendent Paul Gordon
The 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 w...
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Chris Curren of The Graceful Ordinary
The 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!"
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Breast Cancer Awareness, Scarecrow Weekend and St. Charles Mayor Lora Vitek
The 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. Charle...
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