#219: “From Ski Slopes to Pantyhose: Stories from Yarn Factory Listeners”

This episode of the Kankakee Podcast takes you inside September’s Yarn Factory Listeners, hosted by Bill Yohnka. Hear heartfelt, hilarious, and unforgettable stories from local voices:

• David Butz recalls a wild ski trip that turned into an unexpected adventure from Tahoe to Salt Lake City.
• Laura Diaz, a nurse practitioner, shares her journey through childhood illness, nursing, and her passion for compassionate care.
• Bill Yohnka himself takes the stage with a personal tale of tennis, resilience, and planting flowers outside of bars.
• Else Schilling brings down the house with stories of her hilariously unpredictable parents and her own Wonderbra mishap.
• Van Johnson rounds out the night with sibling battles, family comedy, and “the day the Earth stood still.”

Laughter, heart, and community — this episode has it all.