PODCAST · sports
Old School Red Hill
by Empulse Radio
An oral history of Red Hill High School in Bridgeport, IL
Episodes
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OLD SCHOOL EXTRA: Friday Night Lights, When The Field Felt Like The Whole World
The Old School Red Hill Podcast is written and produced by Chip Jamerson, Gary Emmons, David King and Brian Emmons.
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WATCH ALONG: RH vs Lville 93 Regional
Fire up Youtube (link below) and watch along with Mook, Chip and Bryno as the Salukis and Coach Fred Kendall take on Lawrenceville in the 1992 Regional. It was February 27, 1993 at Rich Herrin Gymnasium in Olney. The Salukis are 20-7 and the Indians are 14-12 and this is a classic....
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THE BOYS REVIST THEIR FAVORITE CHRISTMAS SONGS
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL THE OLD SCHOOL SALUKIS!
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CHRISTMAS "LEADERS"
Chip, Gary and Brian discuss the Christmas season as covered by the Bridgeport Leader. We are planning a lot of great shows for 2026!
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OLD SCHOOL $25,000 PYRAMID
It's time to dust off the Pyramid set and have the boys try and guess from a series of Red Hill clues, which will most likely end up in discussions on a wide range of topics! Thanks to our sponsors: Andrews Insurance part of the Burkhart Insurance Agency, Peoples State Bank, & Griffins Pizza…
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Bridgeport Leader - June 29, 1978
It was June of 78 and that means it’s time for the 3rd annual Lions Jamboree. Jim Herring had a really bad week, there is an auction going on and much much more! Thanks to our sponsors: Andrews Insurance part of the Burkhart Insurance Agency, Peoples State Bank, & Griffins Pizza House. Please let...
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THE GRADUATION "LEADERS"
It’s graduation time and the boys bring back the memories from 87, 91, 92 and 93. We dissect the Bridgeport Leaders on the Thursday before we each said goodbye to RHHS. Thanks to our sponsors: Andrews Insurance part of the Burkhart Insurance Agency, Peoples State Bank, & Griffins Pizza House....
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JUST TALKIN' 2--ELECTRIC BOOGALOO
The guys bring a starter topic and then we're off to the races........ Thanks to our sponsors: Andrews Insurance part of the Burkhart Insurance Agency, Peoples State Bank, & Griffins Pizza House. Please let them know you heard about them here on our podcast. Old School Red Hill pod is a…
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APRIL 5, 1984 LEADER DISCUSSION
The guys take a look at the April, 5th, 1984 Bridgeport Leader. The Lions Club is a hot topic and lots of spring sports. And Robert Climer with help of the whole school is preparing to present CARNIVAL! to the audience. Thanks to our sponsors: Andrews Insurance part of the Burkhart Insurance...
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ASK US ANYTHING!
It’s an episode where you the listeners ask the questions and Chip, Dave, Gary and Brian give the answers! Thanks to our sponsors: Andrews Insurance part of the Burkhart Insurance Agency, Peoples State Bank, & Griffins Pizza House. Please let them know you heard about them here on our podcast.…
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BRIDGEPORT LEADER 12/8/1988
The boys tackle a jam packed issue of the Bridgeport Leader from December of 1988. Things are rocking at the high school in wrestling as well as boys and girls basketball, the junior high is winning basketball games , mittens are being hung on trees and Jim Herring is getting new computer...
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BILLY GRAY
We are privileged to have former RH QB and current Saluki Coach Billy Gray on the show. Like us, Billy ran the streets of Bridgeport, wore the Red, White and Blue and is proud to call our little corner of the world “home.” Billy shares tales of his younger days, his time playing football at RHHS...
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YOUR BRIDGEPORT LEADER ON OCTOBER 24TH, 1985
The boys take a look at the October 24th of 1985 Bridgeport Leader. It’s time to vote for the School Board, there are people on the Island that have the same names as other people and we dive into how many 4th graders had hernias. This...and much much more. Thanks to our sponsors: The Andrews...
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August 24, 1978 BRIDGEPORT LEADER
The boys take a look at the August 24th of 1978 Bridgeport Leader. Lots going on in this jam packed paper. A hilarious Here and There by Jim Herring, returning letterman for the football team, the Lions Club makes their committees for the year, some great pics of kids being kids and we have a new...
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SALUKI SCATTERGORIES
It’s time for another Old School game show……..Saluki Scattergories. Hosted by Chip….who will win? Mook, King or Bryno………and as usual we throw in a little controversy. Enjoy!! Thanks to our sponsors: Andrews Insurance part of the Burkhart Insurance Agency, Peoples State Bank, & Griffins Pizza…
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MINIT TO WINIT...THE JULY 16, 1981 BPORT LEADER
It’s July of 1981 and business is hopping in B’port, literally. There is a new mart and arcade in Bridgeport and its owner becomes a huge story on this pod. Big doings at the school board meeting and a whole lot more! Thanks to our sponsors: Andrews Insurance part of the Burkhart Insurance…
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#22 Chuck Rousey
We welcome Red Hill’s #22......the great Chuck Rousey to the show. Chuck discusses his fantastic career from a mediocre 5th and 6th grade player to the scoring machine that he became as a high schooler. Chuck mentions many of the great players and coaches that he teamed with as well as those he...
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Bridgeport Leader - December 16th, 1982
Our first episode utilizing solely a Bridgeport Leader!. The Herrings had a top notch publication in December of 82. Lots of pages, great info and strong advertising. This is what we’ve been hoping for and it’s finally a reality! Thank you again to the Lawrence County Library board and the…
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Just Talkin' 2 - Electric Boogaloo
For your listening pleasure on your drive or flight for Memorial Day... here is a loose format with topics like, Chris Lyles retirement, the graduation of 1987, post season baseball, Matt Scherer’s incredible day at the track and much much more! Thanks to our sponsors: Andrews Insurance part of…
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IT'S PROM TIME....1974-1978
Always one of our favorite episodes of the year…..IT’S PROM TIME……..This episode we cover the very first Red Hill prom in 1974. The crowd watched the royalty from both Sumner and Bridgeport crown that first queen. We cover 74-78 to complete 25 years of proms over the years of the pod. Also don't...
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This Week In 1982
Take a trip back to 1982 with Chip, Gary, David and Bryno. Thanks to our sponsors: Andrews Insurance part of the Burkhart Insurance Agency, Peoples State Bank, & Griffins Pizza House. Please let them know you heard about them here on our podcast. Old School Red Hill pod is a production of Empulse...
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THIS IS JEOPARDY! 2024
The guys go at it on the Jeopardy stage once again. Categories range from RH Twins, Travis Kelce’s Birthdate, Postal Abbreviations, Playoff Performers and much more! Thanks to our sponsors: Andrews Insurance part of the Burkhart Insurance Agency, Peoples State Bank, & Griffins Pizza House. Please...
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WE ARE RED HILL (And The World)
Join the guys when they discuss We Are The World. The song, the artists and what was going on around our beloved hometown when it was recorded and when it was released. Thanks to our sponsors: Andrews Insurance part of the Burkhart Insurance Agency, Peoples State Bank, & Griffins Pizza House....
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8 CRAZY NIGHTS IN FEBRUARY
There weren’t many dinners at home in the area during this “8 Crazy Nights In February”. Girls tourney games and the boys are battling for an NEC title in February of 1989. Join the boys as they look back at one heck of a week with a soundtrack to match it. Let’s go back to 1989…… Thanks to our...
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BONUS EPISODE: VEGAS TRIPS with The Old School Podcast Guys
Bonus Episode. The Old School guys were on Bryno’s radio show "Fair Shake w/ Brian Emmons "that Chip produces. Dave, Gary and Brian discuss how to plan a great Vegas trip. Hope you enjoy this “extra” episode and we’ll be back in a couple of days to discuss some 1989 Red Hill Basketball. Thanks to...
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This Week In 1974
Happy 50th anniversary to Red Hill High School!! This week in 1974. It was cold but the basketball was heating up. The Salukis were putting up big points, the jr high was loaded and food was cheap. The guys get out the old newspapers and did through the week of Jan 14th to see what was happening…
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FANTASY TEACHER DRAFT
HAPPY NEW YEAR! The guys start off 2024 with their 2nd draft, this time Chip, Dave, Gary and Bryno are building their schedule with teachers from RHHS. Have fun along with them as they build their 8 hour high school schedule and reminisce about our favorite hallways. Thanks to our sponsors…
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TOP 10 CHRISTMAS SONGS & RH HOLIDAY MEMORIES
Have you ever sat and wondered……I wonder what the Old School guys would list as their top 10 Christmas songs? Well, wonder no more! And the guys throw in some Red Hill Christmastime memories. Thanks to our sponsors: Andrews Insurance part of the Burkhart Insurance Agency, Peoples State Bank, &...
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DOUG HARDACRE
He was in the middle of the sports scene during the consolidation, was a multi sport athlete, and then a highly successful Little League coach in Bridgeport. Please welcome Doug Hardacre to the Old School Red Hill podcast. Doug talks about his health after a pretty big scare (spoiler alert he’s...
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BRIDGEPORT LEADER PROJECT KICK-OFF
The Bridgeport Leader Project has kicked off! The Old School Red Hill Podcast has partnered with the Lawrence County Historical society to digitize our town’s great newspaper and give everyone the access to these publications online. Our initial goal is to get “the podcast years” from 1974 to the...
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THIS WEEK IN 1991
What happened this week in 1991? Let’s find out. The guys discuss everything from the class of 41 reunion, a big school board election and the battle of the winless Salukis vs the winless scoreless Indians in what many involved have called the “Toilet Bowl.” However….this game was far more...
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HOMECOMING 1973 - 1977
It’s Homecoming Time again. The best parade of any small town in America, Pep Rally’s, Queen Coronations and a really short dance highlight the festivities. Oh yeah and a little matter of a football game to serve as the centerpiece. Enjoy! Thanks to our sponsors: Andrews Insurance part of the...
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FANTASY HALL OF FAME
What if RHHS had a sports Hall of Fame. Who would be on the first ballot and who would get in? The guys make their nominations for the fantasy HOF induction class. Have a listen and see what you think. Agree? Disagree? Let us know. And remember this is a fantasy HOF-- this is not an official...
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QUARTERBACKS 1984 - 1988
Another installment of our QB episodes. This time it’s 1984 through 1988. A dash of Shawn Griesemer, a sprinkle of Hite Baldwin and a whole bunch of Clifford York. The boys say one final goodbye to Grays and share some great RH sightings while taking in the last meals. Thanks to our sponsors:...
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Just Talkin: Goodbye To Grays & A Major Announcement
A little different pod this time….no topic….just us talking about what comes up. We say goodbye to Grays after a storied history, discuss some RH sports, Harold Tucker and the MDA telethon and much more. STAY TUNED TIL LATER IN THE POD FOR A MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT! Thanks to our sponsors, Gray’s...
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This Week in 1984
Let's take a look what was going on in our neck of the woods in 1984. Great music, movies and the normal summertime fun in our great hometown. Thanks to our sponsors, Grays Restaurant, The Andrews Insurance Agency, Tyler Griffins Pizza House and Peoples State Bank. Old School is written, directed...
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LITTLE LEAGUE FANTASY DRAFT - part 2
*****Part 2***** It’s Little League draft night at Old School. Each of the owners has $120 and will attempt to build a roster that can conquer Lanterman Park. 237 players are up for grabs that played on the Moose, Lions, Bank, Legion and The Union. Let us know who’s team you think is the best....
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LITTLE LEAGUE FANTASY DRAFT -part 1
It’s Little League draft night at Old School. Each of the owners has $120 and will attempt to build a roster that can conquer Lanterman Park. 237 players are up for grabs that played on the Moose, Lions, Bank, Legion and The Union. Let us know who’s team you think is the best. Thanks to our...
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THE SUMMER OF 1986
The guys take a look at what was going on in the summer of 1986. Bryno was, at least in his own mind, as close to cool as he would get, Gary was smashing home runs with a great little league all star team, Chip was about to rock the junior high like a Casey’s top 40 and King was getting hogs…
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VINICIUS ARAUJO - Beaches Of Rio To The Country Club Pool. (and he loved it!)
We get the pleasure of having a nice conversation with THE greatest international Red Hill fan.............. Vinicius Araujo. Vinny brings his passion for the Salukis and tells about his fascinating life. Find out what it was like moving to the county from Brazil, what he did after RHHS and where...
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CHIP ON ”TALKING SPORTS” w/ Steve & Bill on WAKO
Our very own Chip Jamerson is a guest on TALKING SPORTS with Steve Anderson and Bill Richardson on WAKO. Thanks to DLC Media’s Dave Crooks for allowing us to publish this episode with their audio. We are obviously BIG WAKO fans from our childhoods and Bill Richardson is one of the good guys in...
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Let’s Go To Prom 79-83 (Part 2)
Get your hair combed, your dancing shoes and your rented tux or dress ready……it’s Prom Time!! Whether it’s at the high school gym or the Holiday Inn a live band or a DJ one thing is for certain. There will be a punch bowl picture in the paper. Thanks to our sponsors, Gray’s Restaurant, Andrews...
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Let’s Go To Prom! 1979 - 1983 (Part 1)
Get your hair combed, your dancing shoes and your rented tux or dress ready……it’s Prom Time!! Whether it’s at the high school gym or the Holiday Inn a live band or a DJ one thing is for certain. There will be a punch bowl picture in the paper. Thanks to our sponsors, Gray’s Restaurant, Andrews...
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TRIVIA TIME
It’s trivia time on the Podcast. Gary hosts this show with lots of fun and difficult questions. Does Dave prevail, can Chip continue his mastery of all things RH trivia, can Bryno not choke away another competittion? Thanks to our sponsors, Gray’s Restaurant, Andrews Insurance, Peoples State…
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Meet The Host - Brian Emmons
The last of our “Meet The Host” shows and this one is on the eldest of the group in 1987 graduated Brian Emmons. Bryno talks of his time growing up in Bridgeport during the 70s and 80s and what a wonderful place it was to grow up. He touches on many of the teachers that he had that touched his…
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Jr Pro Basketball
Jr Pro basketball was everything good about RH. The anticipation of playing on the varsity floor as you watched your heroes the night before you took the court. The early morning feel of getting to a cold gym and putting on your penny. Teaming up with your classmates to go against another NBA…
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OLD SCHOOL CRUISE
Baby you a song you make me wanna roll my windows down and cruuuuise. When old school comes home we gotta take a cruise around town. Chip, Gary, Dave and Bryno talk and drive around town like they’ve done so many times before but this time you get to listen in. It was a fun day for us, hope you...
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OLD SCHOOL COMES HOME
The Boys Are Back!! For the first time since 1993 all four of the hosts are in the old gym at the same time and this time we have microphones. Take a trip down memory lane with us as we broadcast from up in the southwest corner of the greatest gym in southern Illinois. Guests include, 6-Gun Billy...
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THIS WEEK IN 1992
Ever wonder what happened in Bridgeport this week in 1992? No reason to wonder any longer…… Thanks to our sponsors, Gray’s Restaurant, Andrews Insurance, Peoples State Bank, & Griffins Pizza House. Please let them know you heard about them here on our podcast. Old School Red Hill pod is a...
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MEET THE HOST - CHIP JAMERSON- A TRUE BRIDGEPORT KID
One of, if not, THE greatest Red Hill fan of all time is in the spotlight in this “Meet The Host” episode. Chip is RH through and through whether he lives in Bridgeport or Colfax, his heart is always in Saluki country. Born to two outstanding educators, Lenn and Mary, he has made his own way in...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
An oral history of Red Hill High School in Bridgeport, IL
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