Episodes
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#144 Green Gables | Amy & Kyle Tague
Green Gables is a family-friendly restaurant and bar inspired to give you the best smash burgers known to man. They are world-famous for their burgers made fresh to order, with only the highest quality ingredients. Thank you to this show's sponsors: Brand Buddy Website Developer...
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#143 Fr. Spannagel | The Eucharist Issue (And How to Fix it!)
Fr. Luke Spannagel is the Illinois preacher of the National Eucharistic revival. We discuss all things dealing with Catholicism and the Eucharist. Thank you to this show's sponsors: Brand Buddy Website Developer https://brandbuddyinc.com/(815) 743-3074 Marchelloni's Pizza in Fairbury Pizza…
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#142 Erika Reynolds | Attorney on SAFE-T Act + Gun Ban in ILLINOIS
Erika Reynolds is the McLean County State's Attorney. Her expertise in law is impressive and her psychological education makes her the perfect person to explain the reality of the SAFE-T Act, the Assault Weapons Ban, and more! Thank you to this show's sponsors: Brand Buddy Website Developer...
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#141 Paul Leman | 4000 Mile Bike for Cancer
Paul Leman of Fairbury is embarking on an incredible cross-country bike ride with the Illini 4000 group at U of I to help fund cancer research. Thank you to this show's sponsors: Brand Buddy Website Developer https://brandbuddyinc.com/ (815) 743-3074 Marchelloni's Pizza in Fairbury Pizza Provider...
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#140 Justin Whitefoot | Chick-Fil-A Secrets
Justin Whitefoot is the owner and operator of Chick-Fil-A in Normal, IL. He boldly shares the secrets of the Chick-Fil-A hiring process, the company philosophies, beliefs, and thoughts about Christianity, why it's America's #1 restaurant, and more! Thank you to this show's sponsors: Brand Buddy...
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#139 Ken Myszka | Epiphany Farms & The Future of Food
Ken Myszka from Downs, IL, has as much experience in the culinary arts as one could have, traveling the globe and working for some of the planet's most esteemed restaurants. His passion for food doesn't stop in the kitchen, however. Ken is the founder of Epiphany Farms Restaurant, Anju Above,...
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#138 Darren Bailey | Illinois is in TROUBLE
Darren Bailey was the republican candidate for the Illinois Governor's race in 2022, running against incumbent Governor, JB Pritzker. In today's conversation we discuss Darren's thoughts on the race, what he would've done differently, his relationship with former president Donald J Trump…
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#135 Darren Bailey | ILLINOIS ALL ACCESS
Darren Bailey was the republican candidate for the Illinois Governor's race in 2022, running against incumbent Governor, JB Pritzker. In today's conversation we discuss Darren's thoughts on the race, what he would've done differently, his relationship with former president Donald J Trump…
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#134 Patrick Cortesi & Erik Rankin | McLean County Democrats
McLean County Dems Chairman, Patrick Cortesi, & ISU Professor of Government and Politics, Erik Rankin join me in a SPICY conversation about Donald Trump, Transgender surgeries on minors, the red wave that wasn't, the insurrection, and much more! THAT WAS FUN! Thank you to today's sponsors:...
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#133 Lori Bultemeier | Psychology, Children, God, and The Baby Fold
Lori Bultemeier is the Christian Life Coordinator at The Baby Fold. What’s the baby fold? In brief summary, it’s a massive foster care, special education, early childhood programming, and adoption support provider in central IL… What’s a Christian Life Coordinator? That, we will find out…
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#132 Tristan Garland | Mental Illness
Tristan Garland is my friend who has been through some incredible challenges in life - from being abandoned by his parents as a newborn, to being surrounded by heroin addicts from a young age. Today, he joins me a wise, intelligent, and brave young man pursuing a degree in psychology, to talk…
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#131 Lincoln Slagel | Emancipation Brewing Co.
Lincoln Slagel is the owner and founder of Emancipation Brewing Co in Fairbury. Read more about this at the bottom! Thank you to today's sponsors: Marchelloni's Pizza in Fairbury Pizza Provider Call between 4-5 pm and get 2nd pizza free! https://www.facebook.com/pizzasbymarchelloni +1…
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#130 Vonda Richards | Losing a Son in Afghanistan
Joshua P. Rodgers knew that he would spend his life fighting for this country. He grew up in the shadow of 9/11. His mother, Vonda, remembers Rodgers always turning his face to the sky when planes flew overhead. As a boy, he dressed up in camouflage and played “army” while hidden in the grass.…
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#129 Eduardo Monk & Kevin Phares | BloNo Politics
Eduardo Monk is a 20-year-old ISU student running for a spot on the McLean County Board, and Kevin Phares is his friend and hosts "Speechless" on Cities 92.9FM in Bloomington-Normal. Today's Sponsors: The Compound - A Wrestling Training Facility https://www.facebook.com/thecompoundwrestling 800...
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#128 Brent Metcalf | Iowa State Wrestling Assistant Coach
Brent Metcalf is entering his fifth season as a full-time assistant coach on Iowa State’s wrestling staff. It is his sixth season overall with the Cyclones after serving as the volunteer assistant for the 2017-18 season. As a senior-level athlete, Metcalf was a staple in the United States’ lineup...
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#127 Becky Billiter | My Abortion Made Me Pro-Life
Becky Billiter's Remarkable Story of having an abortion at 15, to now running a weekend ministry for men and women who are grieving their abortions. •From Becky• Deeper Still is a faith-based healing retreat for post-abortive women and men. Deeper Still exists to bring lasting healing, hope, and...
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#126 Paul Meister | Lessons from Losing My Wife to Cancer
Paul Meister, Illinois State Professor, discusses his late wife's cancer journey & offers powerful advice and wisdom 💕 Today's Sponsor is Marchelloni's Pizza in Fairbury Illinois Call between 4-5PM and get a second pizza of equal or lesser value. CALL: 1 815-692-4602...
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#125 David Blumenshine | Tulsi Gabbard, JB Pritzker, Depopulation
David Paul Blumenshine is a political analyst, former politician, and conservative radio host. Today's Sponsors: InMotion Fitness Center https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085541333873 605 North 4Th St, 61739, Fairbury (815) 692-2572 Fairbury Furniture 100 W Locust St Fairbury, IL 61739...
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#124 Sister Teresa Paul | Life of a Nun (Religious Sister ACTUALLY)
Sister Teresa Paul is a Sister of The Third Order of St. Francis, A Catholic religious order located in Peoria, Illinois. Since 1877, the OSF Sisters have been committed to serving the sick, the poor, and all those the Lord sends their way with the greatest care and love. Today's Sponsors…
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#123 Matt Curl | Fairbury Speedway (The Story)
Matt Curl is the proud owner of one of the nation's most coveted dirt track speedways, Fairbury Speedway. The story of what led to his ownership in 2018 spans the entire emotional spectrum and was a pleasure to listen to. Matt also spoke about the current dirt track racing scene, its incredible...
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#122 Dr. Sabeel Ahmed Pt. 2 | The Truth About Islam
Episode 1: https://youtu.be/yIUTTHRaYOY What do Muslims believe about Jesus, Christians, Women, and Gays? In this 2-Part conversation, Catholic podcast host, Paul Garcia, discusses all of the stereotypes, rumors, and teachings of Islam with the Youtube Sensation, Dr. Sabeel Ahmed. No questions…
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#121 Al Carius & Frank Gramarosso | The NCAA's Winningest Coaching Duo
Sports have been around for thousands of years. They transcend politics, teach accountability and humility, and build comradery. And if your coaches are Al and Frank, sports can help you to become a champion in the NCAA and in life. In today's episode, we dive deep into the minds of the NCAA's...
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#120 (LIVE) Tom & Jennifer Roth | How They Handled Their Child's Death in an Amazing Way
Responding to a Child's Death with Grace is a difficult thing. Tom & Jennifer Roth of El Paso, Illinois, have lived this reality and have a plethora of information and inspiration to offer us. Together, they suffered the tragic loss of their daughter, Krista Roth (21 years old) and by God's…
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#119 Paula Crane | Is Education Improving or Declining?
Homeschooling, CRT, Bathrooms, and more. Issues and concerns within education are many, and everyone has heard about them and developed their own opinions. However, not everyone has heard from someone in such a leading role in education such as my esteemed guest today, Paula Crane, Superintendent...
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#118 (LIVE) Corban Roberts & Paul Garcia Take Your Calls
This is the first live episode of The Paul Garcia Show with a Call-In feature! This episode is proudly sponsored by Marchelloni's Pizza in Fairbury. No one out pizzas Marchelloni's. Support the show
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#117 Dr. Sabeel Ahmed | Explaining Islam to a Catholic
What do Muslims believe about Jesus, Christians, Women, and Gays? In this 2-Part conversation, Catholic podcast host, Paul Garcia, discusses all of the stereotypes, rumors, and teachings of Islam with the Youtube Sensation, Dr. Sabeel Ahmed. No questions were left unasked! This enjoyable...
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#116 Randy McCulloh | Unbelievable Tornado Survivor
Randy McCulloh was like any other small town kid. He was happy, active, and enjoyed spending time with his family at the lake in Mattoon, Illinois. However, this destination that Randy once associated with fun in the sun would unexpectedly become the scene for the most horrifying event of his…
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#115 Scott Miller | How to get out of Debt & Become Rich
At first glance, fiscal planning can seem complex and daunting, but Scott Miller, founder of "Moving Forward Today Financial Coaching" shows us that it doesn't need to scare us at all! He even lays out a simple to follow plan to bring you out of debt and even become a millionaire. Scott did a…
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#114 Luis Gomez | Mexican Born Teen Starts Successful Lawn Care Company
You've seen his signs in clean yards throughout the tri-county area, "GOMEZ LAWN CARE - High-Quality Satisfaction". However, his story of being born in a foreign country, working with his Dad at 8 years old at a meat packing plant, and founding his now locally renowned lawncare company at 16 with...
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#113 Kevin Phares | Being a Conservative in College & Free Speech
Kevin Phares is a man of many hats. A Naperville native and now student at ISU, Kevin is the host of the Saturday afternoon radio show “Speechless” on Cities 92.9, a Business Strategist for Great Plains Media, and the President of the Turning Point USA Chapter at Illinois State University. A…
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#112 Anne Barnes | Miracle Pregnancy after Three Miscarriages
SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/thepaulgarciashow Anne Barnes talks about her unbelievable journey through 3 miscarriages that lead to her now happy, healthy, and nearly finished pregnancy. The pain of a miscarriage is a pain that Anne Barnes of Towanda, IL (formerly Anne Garcia of...
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#111 Dr. Diane Wolf | Asst. Superintendent of District 87 on Why Teachers are Leaving
Dr. Diane Wolf has been in the education world for 30 years and still loves it! She's currently the Assistant Superintendent of Bloomington School District 87*, but in the past has served as the Assistant Regional Superintendent of Schools is McLean, Livingston, Logan, and DeWitt counties, a…
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#110 Erik Rankin | Professor of Politics & Government at Illinois State University
Erik Rankin is an author, a professor at ISU, a father, a husband, a former local politician, and a brilliant political mind. In this episode, we discuss a range of hot political topics, from gun rights and abortion to gerrymandering in Illinois and term limits. You'll find this episode…
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#109 Scott Murphy | Why We Need Term Limits in Congress
Scott Murphy is the author of "The Term Limit Revolution - A citizen's guide to why we need term limits and a simple strategy for getting them." Incumbents in congress who stand for re-election get re-elected more than 90% of the time, despite only 11% of the country approving of them. Saddam...
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#108 Caitie Crowley | Life-Threatening Car Crash Survivor
Caitie Crowley was in a near-fatal car accident at the age of 24. Thankfully, she survived but was tasked with relearning how to walk. Her journey is remarkable and inspiring, and I'm thankful was kind enough to share her story and what she learned through the process. Katie is the author of...
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Republican & Democrat Weigh in on Governor Primary Results
Patrick Cortesi, Chairman of the McLean County Democrats, and David Blumenshine, a Campaign Manager for Darren Bailey, weigh in on the Illinois gubernatorial primary election results. Visit www.thepaulgarciashow.com for the full story! Support the show
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#107 Ali Ince | Track & Field National Star
Ali Ince is one of the nation's very best in high school track and field. A sophomore at Normal Community High School, Ali has already amassed 5 State titles in the 400m dash, the 800m run (2X), the 1600m run, and the 4x400m relay. Here is an insight into how the champ ticks! 🔥 Share this…
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#106 Exorcist Fr. Mike Driscoll | Signs of Possession & How to Avoid It
Father Mike Driscoll is a priest of the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois. He is currently serving as chaplain of St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Ottawa, IL, Pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Utica IL, and Exorcist for The Diocese of Peoria (Technically, yet to be re-appointed under the new…
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#105 Bishop Louis Tylka | Latin Mass, Nancy Pelosi Communion Ban, and more!
Bishop Tylka is the bishop of the Diocese of Peoria Illinois. In this conversation, we discuss His Excellency's battles with faith, the transition of being a parish priest to being the Bishop, how to overcome tragedies in one's life, the future of the Latin Mass, and Nancy Pelosi being banned…
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#104 Stephanie Trussell | Darren Bailey's Running Mate on Saving Illinois
The other half of the Darren Bailey Campaign for Governor, Lieutenant Governor Candidate, Stephanie Trussell, shares her story of remarkable perseverance and describes how it formed her conservative philosophies. This episode is in no way affiliated with the Bailey Campaign. 🔥 Share this video…
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#103 Mike Baker | Eastview Christian Church Senior Pastor on Loving Ridiculously
Mike Baker is the Senior Pastor at Eastview Christian Church in Normal, IL. We discussed if Mike has ever NOT believed in God, whether or not the mental health crisis plaguing teens is a spiritual issue, Mike's "SEX talk" that sparked controversy in Bloomington-Normal, and whether Mike thinks…
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#102 Julie Ryan | Founder of Catalyst Ministries on Sex Trafficking in Illinois
Julie Ryan is the foudner and executive Director of Catalyst Ministries IL, an organization that rescues women from sex trafficking. In this episode we discuss the astounding prevalence of sex trafficking in central IL, how young girls and women get sucked into this attroacious industry, and…
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#101 Fr. Adam Cesarek | Prayers
Fr. Adam is the parish priest at St. Mary's in Pontiac, IL. He's highly regarded in the area for his communication skills and ability to empathize. Today we discuss what prayer is, what grace is, what happens when we pray, whether or not we're attempting to change the will of God, why it feels…
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#100 Cat Petersen | Young Female Conservative
Cat Petersen is the radio host of "Conservative Cat" and "The Morning Buzz" on Cities 92.9. A devout Christian and proud conservative, Catrina Petersen is no stranger to debate and controversy surrounding her beliefs on social issues. In this episode, we explore her fascinating beliefs on…
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#99 Dan Gable | Olympic Champ & Greatest D1 Coach Ever
Dan Gable is the most well known name in the wrestling world. He won an incredible 181 matches in a row in high school and college, with his only defeat coming in his very last match in the NCAA finals his senior year... "And then I got good." Gable says... At the 1972 Munich Olympics, the then...
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#98 Jacob Warner | University of Iowa Wrestler & National Finalist
Jacob Warner is from Washington, IL. He's a 2022 197# NCAA D1 Finalist for the Iowa Hawkeyes and has one more year to make his NCAA Championship dream come true! His journey from childhood to now is one of sacrifice, work, and support, and is one that wrestling fans everywhere will enjoy! ❤️…
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#97 Tom Bailey | Pontiac Prison Riots
Thomas Bailey served the crucial role of a guard at the Pontiac Prison the morning of the nationally infamous '78 prison riots. He lost many friends to murderous inmates and remembers it all vividly. In this episode, we discuss the details of that fateful day. I admire this man and deeply...
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#96 Seth Welch | IL Government Problems
Seth Welch is a member of the Livingston County Board. He's a friend of mine who I love discussing political issues with because he knows his stuff and has great communication skills. All of the spots on the Livingston County Board are up for reelection on June 28th - you can vote at the…
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#95 Josh Alber | The Best Illinois Wrestler Ever (177-0)
Josh Alber is the first and only 4X undefeated State Champion in Illinois High School Wrestling History. He recently graduated from the University of Northern Iowa, where he was a 4X NCAA D1 National Qualifier for the Panthers, and head coach Doug Schwab, a National Champion for the University of...
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#94 Alexander Martin | Trans-Non-Binary Person on Life
Alexander Martin is a very kind and intelligent trans-non-binary person from central Illinois. In this conversation, we break down the trans experience, pronouns, sense of self, and much more! It was a very insightful, respectful, and enlightening conversaiton. ❤️ Share this video to support...
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