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Lifes 3x5s
by Liz Wylder & Tim Larson
Tim Larson and Liz Wylder begin with a little about their show location and then what’s written on a single 3 x 5 index card. It can be ANYTHING and the conversation can go ANYWHERE. It’s amazing how a single word can somehow connect the most extreme topics. Buckle up. Life’s 3x5s podcast is an unscripted and very unpredictable conversation between two longtime radio friends from a completely different location each episode.They decided that more time in a studio was just not adventurous enough. So far they've done this podcast in a cornfield, at an airport, in the middle of a farmer’s market, inside a shipping container, in a museum, at a famously delicious restaurant, in a 1927 theater and a state park lodge.If you’d like to offer a conversation topic suggestion or contribute to the Tip Jar in support of this podcast, go to www.lifes3x5s.com. Also enjoy photographs from each location!
Episodes
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S5 E11 The Other Two Swans at the SINNISSIPPI LAGOON
In the heart of Rockford, Illinois sits the Sinnissippi Lagoon. This is the site of the very first park created by the Rockford Park District. There is now also a music shell, golf course rose garden and conservatory. Everything is perched along the shores of the Rock River. Recorded: September…
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S5 E10 When All Else Fails at OLSON SWEDISH HERITAGE PARK
Often Liz and Tim will just pick a nice place in the area and set up camp for a show. The shelter at Olson Swedish Heritage Park was ideal. Storms had just passed through and more were on the way, but it didn't matter. Then the equipment failed eight ways to Sunday. Three days later, they went…
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S5 E9 WE'RE ALL EARS! - My Days with Disney...It's Show Time!
Liz chooses a dozen or so items from Tim's vast Disney collection of memorabilia spanning fifty plus years. Hear the stories and extra bits of trivia connected to the pieces and much more. Recorded February 17 , 2026.
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S5 E8 - Words Always Mean Much Than You'll Know - Ink Well Book Store
Andrea hosted this episode at her new book store in Rockton, Illinois. The Ink Well proudly features local authors including three books from your podcast host Tim Larson Dingus. Liz and Tim covered more territory in this show than any other. Grab some paper and a pen before you join in. Recorded...
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S5 E7 - Not Your Typical Bar Chatter - Ernie's Midtown Pub
Cozy neighborhood pubs are the ideal gathering spots for conversation and advice. Ernie's makes the Midtown District of Rockford, Illinois that ideal place. Located at Fifth Avenue and Seventh Street. Recorded January 20, 2026.
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S5 E6 Never Enough Horsing Around at Perks Family Equine Center
The Perks Family Equine Center is a new horse therapy facility within the Rockford Park District located at Lockwood Children's Farm on Rockford, Illinois' west side. Tim and Liz were right at home for this show. Plenty of horseback stories spanning several decades. Please visit…
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S5 E5 - More Swedish Pancake Toppers at The Full Plate diner
Liz stumbled onto a brand new diner in the Rockford, Illinois area. The Full Plate diner is crisp in decor and hearty on portions. After a very long summer apart, Tim and Liz did a "catch up" show while enjoying breakfast. Recorded October 14, 2025.
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S5 E4 - A Tiny Piece of the Peace Plaza in Rockford, Illinois
Liz and Tim spent a peaceful morning chatting with chai teas in hand and candy socks on feet. It's true. Liz is going to London and Tim is going to photograph a REO Speedwagon concert. It's all true. Recorded on June 5, 2025.
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S5 E3 From Fork to Frantic at NED'S DINER
When we find nice people and good food we squat for a bit and do a show. Strap in for a huge array of topics and recorded inserts. From Paul Harvey and Gil Gross from 1983 to current songs from Tim Larson's pen. Liz takes us to Texas and we introduce our new website! Recorded at Ned's Diner...
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S5 E2 - The Slow Brew at KATIE'S CUP in Rockford's Midtown District
Thank you to Katie's Cup in downtown Rockford, Illinois for hosting us. They are a wonderful non-profit coffee shop that serves our community in so many ways. It's nearly impossible to go there and not run into someone you know. Liz and Tim did some major catching up on this episode. They…
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S5 E1 - Watching The Bread Rise at Panino's Italian restaurant
May Ann and Frank Savitski are celebrating their 35th year as owners of Panino's Italian restaurants in Rockford, Illinois. Liz and Tim chatted about everything under the sun after a wonderful lunch at the East State Street location. It's so great to see locals succeed on this level. Recorded on...
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S4 E 15 - Straddle Everything in the Building at KEGEL Harley-Davidson Motorcycles
Fourth generation owner Katrina Kegel joins Liz and Tim for a bit sharing the company's history since 1909. Your hosts have hundreds of motorcycle related stories from their lives, family and friends. Even if you're not a rider, you're sure to enjoy the banter. Recorded at Kegel Harley-Davidson...
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S4 E14 - Meet You at the Bleachers for Breakfast
A beautiful Sunday morning finds us sitting on the bleachers at one of the many baseball diamonds at Rockford's Sports Core One. A special treat: The WROK/WZOK Wine Suck 2024 radio reunion aircheck plays at the end of this episode. Tim and Liz both worked for Nolte Communications in the 80's....
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S4 E13 - Trolls For The Day Under the Jefferson Street Bridge
A beautiful noon hour spent over the Rock River and under the Jefferson Street Bridge in Rockford, Illinois. A light breeze, temps in the mid eighties, boats, geese and plenty of river stories. Recorded September 12, 2024.
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S4 E12 - UPDATE - The Busiest Summer on Record for Tim and Liz.
Tim and Liz are in the middle of the busiest summers since they've known each other. We'll be back at making unpredictable conversation after Labor Day 2024. Stay tuned!
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S4 E11 On My Fingertip Courtside at UW Health Sports Factory
Season# 4 Episode # 11 - Sitting courtside of four basketball games was thrilling for Liz and Tim. They covered playing basketball since fifth grade, talking to strangers at the Bucks/Celtics game, hometown boy Fred Van Vleet, a lesson from the Harlem Globetrotters, the film Personal Foul was...
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S4 E10 What a Racquet at the Rockford YMCA
Season# 4 Episode # 10 - We’re always willing to try something old…again. Racquetball was great! Topics include poetry through photos, blue balls, getting the shots, he’s got an agent, getting into a friends group, breaking a record, bike week, “return your tray to its upright position”, duct…
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S4 E9 Wet Your Hands & Push Right Here at THREE RAVENS POTTERY
Season 4 Episode 9 - When Liz and Tim see people doing good things in northern Illinois and they're a new business, it's an opportunity to help them out. Tom at Three Ravens Pottery fits that bill. It was a very enjoyable afternoon. Recorded in Rockford, Illinois on January 31, 2024.
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S4 E8 A Full Load of Pinkies at ROCKFORD WASHER LAUNDROMAT
When you're willing to talk about anything while wearing no pants and delicates. You needed to clean a mascot, Isba Snabash, traveling the lower forty eight, uniforms at Disney World, judging another's character, boycotting, small that, make it yourself, and everything goes in one load. Recorded…
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S4 E7 Get Pickled Both Ways at Victory
Season #4 Episode #7 - The Victory Pickleball Center in Rockford/ Loves Park, Illinois is a newly renovated 54,00 square feet. Owner Tim Ancona is our guest. Buckle up boys and girls, because this is the longest episode thus far. The segments are one week apart and with good reason. Hula hooping,...
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S4 E6 WGN RADIO's JOHN LANDECKER PLAYS 3x5s with TIM LARSON
Tim Larson donated to the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago, Illinois during their 40 Experiences at 40 Years fundraiser in April of 2023. He won the bid to co-host John Landecker's show on WGN Radio. John immediately loved the idea of our 3x5s and wanted to play a couple of rounds....
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S4 E5 At the Intersection of K & F – Davis Park in Rockford, IL
Season# 4 Episode # 5 - Davis Park is in downtown Rockford, Illinois. We chose this location to celebrate 815 Day (Rockford’s original area code). Here are some of the topics we tossed around. Autumn, clothing layering, birthdays, going shopping together, celebrity deaths, game shows, attitude,...
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S4 E4 Fighting Over Dessert at Lucha Cantina
Season# 4 Episode # 4 - Lucha Cantina at Edgebrook Shopping Center is the fastest growing Mexican restaurant in Rockford, Illinois. Josh Binning served us great food and drink for us to share with you. Just a few topics from this episode…Tim can’t even buy food correctly, Mariachi stamps, Tim…
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S4 E3 The White Flag at the Rockford Speedway
The Rockford Speedway is waving the white flag during the 2023 season after 76 years. The memories are really revved up during their final season of stock car racing in northern Illinois. Just a few topics from this episode… custom sock monkey statue, why counter clockwise, Mr. Ford riding…
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S4 E2 Prime Time Picnic at Rock Cut State Park
Season# 4 Episode # 2 - Just a few topics from this episode… First time picnic ideas, walking barefoot in the grass, food that’s bad for dogs, car meets deer, move before the ice melts, cooking outdoors when it’s ninety degrees, cooler thieves, hummingbirds vs. turkey vultures, hammocks, dumpster...
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S4 E1 The Scents of Accomplishment at AR Workshop
Season# 4 Episode # 1 - Just a few topics from this episode… Pouring custom candles, gift giving rules, senior class pranks, 90th birthday, “that’s your porn name”, when Tim runs for office, slowest & fastest talkers, cold throw, the rich & the homeless, Disney ties and the Coronation party. Bars...
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S3 E15 Deeper Than The Game of Baseball with the Beloit Sky Carps
Season# 3 Episode # 15 - Just a few topics from this episode… Old Fashion slushes, Billy Williams, baseball themed movies, triple party day coming up, superstitions, the Jeep wave, sports communities, big league announcers, John O’Leary & Jack Buck, fish slime or dog slobber and our new pets.…
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S3 E14 Vintage is Sexy for Antique at Best of Beloit Mall
Season# 3 Episode # 14 - Bars have TIP JARS and so does Lifes3x5s podcast! Find it on our website and Buy Us A Coffee. Just some of the topics in this episode – humping Liz’s leg, muscle cars, trains, cereal boxes, difficult names for specific collectors, coyotes, going through Liz’s purse, Tim’s...
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S3 E13 First Anniversary Episode Recap
Tim Larson mentions some of the highlights from Lifes3x5s podcast's first 42 episodes. It may be time for you to catch up on missed shows, listen again, or jot down a location suggestion and submit it to Lifes3x5xs.com on the Contact tap. Please consider supporting our project for as little as $5...
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S3 E12 Mentally On Stage with the Legends at Nitelite Promotions
Season# 3 Episode # 12 - Bars have TIP JARS and so does Lifes3x5s podcast! Find it on our website and Buy Us A Coffee. A full blown two hour conversation with our lifelong radio friend Don Kronberg of Nitelite Promotions. We mentally and verbally rubbed shoulders with hundreds of rock stars and...
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S3 E 11 We Too Are Aged at Whiskey Acres
Season# 3 Episode # 11 - Bars have TIP JARS and so does Lifes3x5s podcast! Find it on our website and Buy Us A Coffee. Whiskey Acres provided a great backdrop for many stories today…bourbon slushes, drunk stories from the 70’s, betting on Gatorade, the best bar slogan ever, “it tastes like…
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S3 E10 Cold Enough to Carve at Lake Geneva’s Winterfest
Season# 3 Episode # 10 - Remember to tell your friends and review rate us on Apple! Visit lifes3x5s.com for each episode’s photo gallery, a way to contribute ideas to our podcast and the Buy Us A Coffee Tip Jar. Here’s a some of the topics from this episode. The National Snow Sculpting…
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S3 E9 Birds of a Feather Do a Podcast at Hoo Haven
Season# 3 Episode # 9 - Remember to tell your friends and review rate us on Apple! Visit lifes3x5s.com for each episode’s photo gallery, a way to contribute ideas to our podcast and the Buy Us A Coffee Tip Jar. Here are some of the topics from this episode. The Rockford Photo Club shoot, turkey...
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S3 E8 Our First Anniversary On-The-Rocks at Carlson Artic Ice Arena
Season# 3 Episode # 8 - It was a nice way to spend the afternoon. Several talented figure skaters practiced their programs for us. Our first episode of January 2023 was also Lifes3x5s podcast first year anniversary! We celebrated by chatting about Mittens versus Gloves, Tim is NOT a trendsetter,...
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S3 E7 This Show Requires Huge Balls at Park Lanes Bowling
Season# 3 Episode # 7 - It was a really fun day at Park Lanes Bowling in Loves Park, Illinois. Here are some of the topics we covered after our three games wearing those fancy colored shoes. Dumb asses on two lanes, Tim’s early birthday gifts, Christine McVie died and how Mick Fleetwood entered…
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S3 E6 Is Somebody Watching Us? at an Undisclosed Location
Season #3 Episode #6 - Tim and Liz are within a rumored to be haunted house. This episode’s stories are like no other. “Someone” moved our wine glasses and my towel in that hotel, it was as cold as a fridge in mid-July, an orb appeared in Liz’s photos, ghosts at the White House, WYBR radio in the...
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S3 E5 Riding the Waves of Radio at the Museum of Broadcast Communications
Season #3 Episode #5 - Tim and Liz were pleasantly surprised to be offered to do this episode in the Paul and Angel Harvey Studio at the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago, Illinois. So many radio stories were shared within the former WGN Showcase Studio once on Michigan Avenue. It was...
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S3 E4 Driving a Clutch in the Pouring Rain
Season #3 Episode #4 - Not often, but the weather can pounce on any one of our remote locations. This would be one of those times. Pouring rain at the Rock River Valley Mustang Car Show. Never the less, our show went on. We chatted about our personal memories of September 11, 2021, an old...
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S3 E3 Straight Off the Vine at Thyme and Again Farm
Season #3 Episode #2 - Surrounded by thousands of pumpkins, gourds and squash, we chatted at a picnic table on a beautiful September day. Our podcast, as usual, covered many unpredictable topics – choking on apples, a wet ghost story, “What’s on your lip?”, the wise words of Rod Kramer, pumpkin...
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S3 E2 We’re Painted Into a Corner in Loves Park, Illinois.
Season #3 Episode #2 - Admiring the new city murals, bird seed, color blind artist, Jim Carey, free t-shirts, senior discounts, crying over a book, pet rock, “It’s good for you!”, nickels, Tim’s painting, not reading labels, latest dumbass moves, raking river rocks and filthy rich. An easy way to...
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S3 E1 Giggles and Moonshine on the River in Liz’s backyard
Season #3 Episode #1 - This is the first episode of our third season. What a free-for-all of topics! Mt. Rushmore, dinner with former WLS radio folks, bison, rescuing wildlife, time-waster, horrible joke telling, fading fads, not shopping together, people our age, regifting, bourbon cookies,...
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S2 E15 When Nature Pulls You in and Keeps You For the Day at Canyon Camp
Season #2 Episode #15 - This is the last episode of our second season. Thanks you for joining us at thirty very different locations. Today we’re at the Boy Scouts and Blackhawk Area Council’s Canyon Camp just outside Stockton, Illinois. Conversations about National Park ranger training, the…
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S2 E14 Funny How Everyone Smells the Same in a Barn near Byron, Illinois
Season# 2 Episode # 14 - We hoisted our equipment up into a hay loft and began to chat. Why is there a kitten in the Tupperware? Animal Stories on WLS radio in Chicago. Parting gifts from the farm, Going down the rabbit hole, seeing UFOs, Think about it and IT will happen, watermelon seeds and…
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S2 E13 Punch Air Holes For Us Before You Ship from Chicago Rockford International Airport
Season #2 Episode #13 - While sitting on the tarmac of the airport’s cargo terminal at high noon! We chat about flying first class, the UPS plane that spun and swept everything off our table, and answer the question, “Are your nuts still warm?” Shipping false teeth, getting packages from Dick…
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S2 E12 - It’s Time to Blow Your Own Horn at the Sinnissippi Music Shell in Rockford, Illinois
Season# 2 Episode # 12 - The world renowned Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps played the Sinnissippi Park Music Shell in Rockford, Illinois. Illinois is truly in the middle of everything! Listen as our conversation drifts into favorite flowers, a lightning round of Family Feud, who can keep a...
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S2 E11 Running Through the Most Perfect Meadow of Music at Toad Hall in Rockford, Illinois
Season# 2 Episode # 11 - Toad Hall is a vintage music and book store. You name it they have it…somewhere in the building. Tim has been going there since high school. Somehow Liz and Tim covered these topics. Thousands of albums, hauling equipment to dances, epic quotes about music, clothes that...
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S2 E10 When It Comes to the Potato Shak, the I’s Have It! in Loves Park, Illinois.
Diners are the very best places for genuine conversation. Tim and Liz talked about their individual trips to Disney World, a reason to get up in the morning, K-mart cassettes, and wise men sitting at the counter. They think they are due for an aircheck session, old weird apartments, lightning…
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S2 E9 We Found a Distinctive Bean in Chicago and it Only Took a Millennium
A beautiful day in the Windy City. They arrived early for this episode before recording yet another show for their side project The Storytellers Studio at Newsradio 780 WBBM just a block away. It felt to be a stone’s throw from Cloud Gate in Millennium Park in Chicago, Illinois. Tim and Liz met...
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S2 E8 Our Heads Were in the Clouds at WGN Radio in Chicago.
Season#2 Episode #8 - Tim and Liz spent an amazing day at WGN Radio in Chicago with our longtime colleague Lisa Dent. They met Bob Sirott, John Williams and Steve Bertrand. Their unpredictable conversation covered Ken Burns’ Benjamin Franklin documentary, Grammy winners Emily Bear and Abigale...
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S2 E7 Over the Road…Literally at the Belvidere Oasis
Season#2 Episode #7 - We were inspired by the interstate traffic under our feet. We talked about family car vacations, motorcycle trips, outrunning a tornado, kid car games, the epic sneeze, a true back-and-forth, state-by-state ping pong match of trip stories, and cruises. Today’s conversation...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Tim Larson and Liz Wylder begin with a little about their show location and then what’s written on a single 3 x 5 index card. It can be ANYTHING and the conversation can go ANYWHERE. It’s amazing how a single word can somehow connect the most extreme topics. Buckle up. Life’s 3x5s podcast is an unscripted and very unpredictable conversation between two longtime radio friends from a completely different location each episode.They decided that more time in a studio was just not adventurous enough. So far they've done this podcast in a cornfield, at an airport, in the middle of a farmer’s market, inside a shipping container, in a museum, at a famously delicious restaurant, in a 1927 theater and a state park lodge.If you’d like to offer a conversation topic suggestion or contribute to the Tip Jar in support of this podcast, go to www.lifes3x5s.com. Also enjoy photographs from each location!
HOSTED BY
Liz Wylder & Tim Larson
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Tim Larson and Liz Wylder begin with a little about their show location and then what’s written on a single 3 x 5 index card. It can be ANYTHING and the conversation can go ANYWHERE. It’s amazing how a single word can somehow connect the most extreme topics. Buckle up. Life’s 3x5s podcast is an...
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