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by 95.3 MNC / Federated Media

Item is a collection of podcasts based on stories or events that caught Tommie Lee's attention. Comes out sporadically. Tommie is also the guilty party behind the serial Archive Podcast.

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  1. ITEM 4001 - American Idol Contestant Marriani

    From Michiana's Morning News - March 31, 2023 South Bend singer Marriani has made it to Hollywood! She'll be representing Michiana on Season 21 of ABC's American Idol. Marriani stopped by the MNC studio and gave us a taste of what we can expect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. 164 - Elkhart ArtWalk Returns Apr. 28

    Ashley Molyneaux from Premier Arts talks about the upcoming season of ArtWalk in downtown Elkhart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. 163 - Scam of the Week - Crypto Pyramids

    Rick Walz of the BBB fills us in on yet another cryptocurrency scam that's being reported across Northern Indiana. Learn more at http://bbb.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. 162 - Scam of the Week - Crypto Romance

    The Better Business Bureau's Rick Walz has the first of two Cryptocurrency scams for The Scam of the Week, starting with the romance version of the scam. Learn more at http://bbb.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. 161 - Earth Week with ABC 57's John Hammersmith

    ABC 57 Meteorologist John Hammersmith talks about our April 1st snow, the upcoming planting season, and the project he's working on about Earth Week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. 160 - Baseball Approaches with Ken Fox

    Sports Editor Ken Fox of The Elkhart Truth talks with Tommie about spring sports and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. 159 - Elkhart's Sizzlin' Summer with Tonda Hines

    Kids from K-8 have a lot of opportunities to enjoy summer programs in a partnership with the Elkhart Public Schools. Tonda Hines has the details on a event that breaks it all down happening at Pierre Moran Middle School Thursday afternoon. More details: Click here. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

  8. 158 - Monday with Maci

    ABC 57 Meteorologist Maci Tetrick sorts out this week's weather after a wet and snowy weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  9. 157 - Scam of the Week - Instagram

    Jan Diaz of the Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana has some insight on a new social media scam that's designed to look legitimate and is easy to fall for. Learn more at http://bbb.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  10. 156 - Sports with Ken Fox

    Ken Fox of the Elkhart Truth previews his paper's preview of Spring Sports. Read all about it. From 3/25/22 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  11. 155 - Scam of the Week

    Rick Walz of the BBB has advice for new homeowners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  12. 154 - Monday with Maci

    Looking ahead to this week's weather with ABC 57 Meteorologist Maci Tetrick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  13. 154 - Sports Chat With Ken Fox

    Sports Editor Ken fox of my former employer The Elkhart Truth checks in for a run through of sports headlines every week. Today, we hint at the recent great news for my Bucs & Raiders...March Madness...the MLB...and the coming of Spring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  14. 153 - Scam of the Week - Auctions

    Rick Walz of the BBB talks about scammers taking advantage of online audctions, and how to be safe when you bid on something online. Learn more at http://bbb.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  15. Item 152 - Edgar A. Poe's THE RAVEN

    Tommie Lee indulges his inner theatre nerd and reads one of his favorite poems, in honor of Halloween. Hear Tommie weekdays at noon on On The Beat on 1340/101.9 WTRC Elkhart, weekday afternoons in the newsroom on 95.3 Michiana's News Channel, and Saturday and Sunday mornings for The Weekend…

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  16. On The Beat: 100821 Greater Elkhart Chamber

    What's Tommie doing these days? He's hosting a talk show weekdays at noon on The Hart in Elkhart. Here's a taste. Find more at the On The Beat podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  17. Hemicentennial - Item 151

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  18. Commence The Commencement - Item 150

    In which the Class of 2020 gets a gift from a former president. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  19. Oh Great HIM Again - Item 149

    In which Tommie Lee from Michiana's News Channel dusts off the old bottle and takes a big swig through his protective mask. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  20. The Hall of Heroes Grand Re-opening - Item 148

    Allen Stewart from The Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum talks about the new location. It opens on Saturday at 1915 Cassopolis Street. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  21. Violence In South Bend - Item 147

    The one with Sheriff Bill Redman, who talks with Mark McGill from 953 MNC about the recent violence in South Bend. Because there's been a lot of it, and it needs to friggin' stop already. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  22. Lizard Brain Procrastination. With Cake. - Item 146

    The one about my birthday vacation. From http://tealsea.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  23. The Earth Attempts To Nourish Me - Item 145

    The one written right after a hike, during which I was assaulted by a tree. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  24. Rut - Item 144

    The one hoping for the end of the creative doldrums. And the end of an air-a. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  25. Don't Pay The Ransom, I've Escaped - Item 143

    The One that tries to restart the forge, like Thor had to do in Infinity War. But without the nasty starburn. Here's our morning show's latest conversation with South Bend Mayor and presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, talking about his campaign, and some issues. #MayorPete #Buttigieg #953MNC…

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  26. Mayor Pete Buttigieg Might Possibly Sleep Every Once In A While, Maybe, But Don't Hold Me To That - Item 142

    The one with Mayor Pete and a long title. #National #Local #GreatWeddingStory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  27. It's 68 Freaking Cents - Item 141

    The one where I just don't know anymore... #Rant #Stones #Lip See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  28. Jimmy Carter Is the Energizer Bunny of Former Presidents - Item 140

    The one about the guy who keeps going and going and going and going... #PresidentCarter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  29. Pete Buttigieg: The Man With Two Full-Time Jobs - Item 139

    The one with more Mayor Pete, and how he's balancing his presidential exploratory committee, his media tour...and being the Mayor of South Bend, Indiana. He also resists Mark McGill's sneaky efforts to get him to officially declare himself a candidate. Twice. #953MNC #MarkMcGill #PeteButtigieg…

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  30. Maureen McFadden - Item 138

    The one with a local legend. Maureen McFadden has spent 40 years doing news at her hometown station, something that's unheard of in this industry. She talked to us about it on Michiana's Morning News Thursday morning, on the eve of her final broadcast before a well-deserved retirement. #ThanksMau...

  31. Social Security Scams - Item 137

    The one about a piece of mail you might have found in your mailbox that's Grade A Bullshit. I call my friend Rick Walz at the Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana to talk about all the scams floating around right now that are trying to get access to your SSN.…

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  32. A Chat With Chicago Fire's "Firefighter Joe Cruz" - Item 136

    The One With Actor Joe Minoso, who plays Joe Cruz on Chicago Fire. #FanboyTime See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  33. When The Mayor Wants To Be The President - Item 134

    The one about my mayor wanting a much bigger gig. #953MNC #PeteButtigieg #MarkMcGill #2020 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  34. The Halftime Show, In Review - Item 133

    TheOneThatMakesMeMissPrinceEvenMore #Maroon5AreNotAtTheNecessaryLevel #TheyJustArent See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  35. They're Just Memories For You Now - Item 132

    The one about my father-in-law, and a Scarecrow. #LarryWilliams #JohnCougarMellencamp See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  36. The Deep Freeze - Item 131

    The one with ridiculous wind chills getting ready to stick something foul smelling and rude directly in all of our faces. And how we should handle them, according to a bunch of our local experts here in South Bend. Info on roads, outdoor animals, alternate sources of home heating, what the polar...

  37. But I'll Run You Through: Two Each From Iron Maiden - Item 130

    The One I almost titled Item Maiden. #IronMaiden #BestOf See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  38. The Winter Classic In South Bend - Item 129

    The one about The Hockey at The House That Rockne Built. #BrassBonanza #Blackhawks #Bruins #Philanthropy #VileRichard See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  39. Pods and Ends - Item 128

    The one about 2018, other shows, and my own "Item of the Year." #HappyNewYear See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  40. Christmas Bonus Episode - Item 127

    The one with T'was The Night Before Christmas. #FroggyRadio #ChristmasThen #ChristmasNow #ChristmasAlways See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  41. Holiday Hopes - Item 126

    The one about hoping. And love. And Tom Brady. #ClickItAnyway See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  42. Porch Pirates - Item 125

    The one about getting stuff shipped. Marjorie Stephens with the Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana has suggestions about how to keep people from stealing stuff off your porch that you've ordered for the holidays. [http://bbb.org](http://bbb.org) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

  43. Why We Needed The Star Wars Holiday Special - Item 124

    The one about a variety show, Life Day, and a mountain of cocaine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  44. Stan The Man (Supersized Second Issue) - Item 123

    The one with Craig Merrick, a dear old friend with a much deeper history with comic books than anyone I know. #StanLee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  45. Stan The Man - Item 122

    The one about Stan Lee. #BuyMeToysDotCom #Froggy1027 #HallOfHeroes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  46. The Kap Man on The Blackhawks on MNC - Item 121

    The One about dropping the letter Q. Ugh. Election Day started off Tuesday morning with a change I DID NOT want. The Chicago Blackhawks organization parted ways with Joel Quenneville, one of the winningest coaches in NHL history, for reasons the fanbase is still grappling with 24 hours later....

  47. Tie Your Top Five Down: My Best Of Queen - Item 120

    The one celebrating a movie I've been dying to see for a couple of years now. #Freddie #Freaking #Mercury See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  48. 30 Years In Radio: The Feds, The Complex and Home Again - Item 119

    The one that finishes up the story. #AllTheDamnCallLettersInTheFreakingWorld See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  49. 30 Years in Radio: WIRX Reprise and The Front Range - Item 118

    The one with a higher altitude and a lower bottom. #WIRX #KKFM #KMOM #KCCY #KVUU #KKLI #KZRR See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  50. 30 Years In Radio: A "U", A "Q", & Kalamazoo - Item 117

    The one about the mid-1990s. #WNDU #WNTX #WVHQ #WDOW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Item is a collection of podcasts based on stories or events that caught Tommie Lee's attention. Comes out sporadically. Tommie is also the guilty party behind the serial Archive Podcast.

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