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 redefined the podcast slogan of "unpredictable conversation."

Recorded April 16, 2025.

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 January 29, 2025.

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 dealership in Rockford, Illinois on January 23, 2025.

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.

Recorded September 15, 2024.

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.

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!

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 basketball themed, the baggers like Tim’s rice pudding, JuJu stopped by to say hi, Liz did “color” commentary, what we believe, eclipse viewing and a powerful lesson from podcaster Mel Robbins. Visit Lifes3x5xs.com and Buy Us A Coffee. Thanks!

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 tape, VIP tour among cars, protect your muzzle, you’ve lost it, gum in your hair, and the best candy ever. Also learn so much more about the Rockford YMCA from Development Director Michelle Gorham. Visit Lifes3x5xs.com and Buy Us A Coffee. Thanks!