Here's our guest, James Cardis, with the episode description:"I had the distinct and unqualified pleasure of joining Jaime and Brea for this recording, which happened to occur on the back patio of our house the evening of Tuesday, May 25th. It

Abby Beck

May 7th, 2021 55m 15s

Jaime and Brea talk to Batavia city council member Abby Beck about how and why she got involved in local politics and how you, dear listeners, can get involved too.Recorded 4/26/2021We want to hear from you! Click here to send a voice message

Scott Tipping

Apr 21st, 2021 52m 58s

Brea tries to restore composure as Jaime fanboys over local music legend Scott Tipping. They discuss his life as a performer before, during, and (hopefully) after the pandemic.Other topics include: Tarot ≠ Astrology; cake for breakfast; vaxx h

Spring 2021 Elections with Eric Schelkopf

Apr 15th, 2021 49m 10s

Jaime and Brea chat with Kane County Chronicle reporter Eric Schelkopf about the recent local elections. Other topics include: vitamin D; African violets; used car shopping; Fermilab.We want to hear from you! Click here to send a voice message

Joe Erbentraut

Apr 7th, 2021 57m 35s

Fox Valley Voice has their first interview! Jaime and Brea talk to Joe Erbentraut about Queering the Burbs. Check out Joe’s Substack: Queeringtheburbs.substack.com and follow him on Twitter: @robojojo.Fact CheckNorth Burger @ Sidecar Supper C

The Real Goose

Mar 24th, 2021 1h 3m

Folks, we’re back on the anniversary of the very first podcast recording Jaime and Brea did together four years ago! We’re hopeful we are on the path to becoming the Regis & Kathy Lee of the Fox Valley, and we introduce a new segment of our sho

Daylight Savings and Trust

Mar 17th, 2021 1h 10m

Folks, we’ve decided to make this a weekly show! Despite some Daylight Savings sleepiness and a bit of a technical delay Jaime and Brea bring some realness about who we want to talk to and what’s driving our passion to tell the stories of the f

What Shall We Talk About?

Mar 12th, 2021 1h 4m

Fox Valley Voice is back! Longtime host Jaime Gutierrez starts a fresh season and new spin bringing on co-host Brea Hayes. In this episode they reminisce about their joint love of storytelling and dive into what this show will be all about. Spo

Paul Lencioni

Jul 25th, 2019 58m 32s

Paul Lencioni, the fourth-generation leader of Blue Goose Market in St. Charles, came forward last week to ask for the support of the community if the market is to survive. If you have any questions of why they need and deserve our support, ple

Human Trafficking in the Fox Valley

Jun 8th, 2018 36m 38s

Tens of thousands of people in the Chicagoland area are victims of sex and labor trafficking each year. We talk with three advocates to learn about the resources available to these survivors and what we can do to help. Guests: Karen Schultz, Ci

Aurora 88s Roller Derby

Apr 19th, 2018 8m 15s

Enjoy Episode 097, wherein I drop by the Aurora Skate Center to chat with a few of the Aurora 88s about gearing up for their 7th season. Check out the free season opener on Sunday, April 22.http://aurora88s.com/

Jamie Saam

Oct 2nd, 2017 6m 42s

Jamie Saam, Executive Director of Batavia MainStreet, was in Las Vegas at the time of the mass shooting on October 1, 2017. She gave us a phone report from her perspective.

FVV096 Quenby Schuyler

Sep 15th, 2017 1h 25m

Enjoy Episode 096, wherein I speak with personal chef Quenby Schuyler about her life thus far: growing up on a farm in West Chicago; snowboarding and organic mountain farming in Colorado; cooking as a private chef in Chicago; suffering a life-t

Scott Mackay

Jun 7th, 2017 1h 33m

Enjoy Episode 095, wherein I have a thorough, uncensored conversation with Scott Mackay, morning show host at 95.9 The River and realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage St. Charles. Topics include: lying to Kenny Loggins; working alo

045: Kerri Hoskins Branson

Nov 21st, 2013

Enjoy Episode 045, wherein we chat with artist Kerri Hoskins Branson about her gorgeous paintings and photography, her Lush Brush workshops in which she teaches people how to paint (even you!), and what we can do in the spring election to help

044: Melissa Hedlund

Nov 20th, 2013

Enjoy Episode 044, wherein our co-host is Melissa Hedlund, Executive Director & Co-Founder of The Light of The Heart, a community art therapy project in Aurora. We discuss the field of art therapy, how she became involved, how her organization

043: Kane County Board Chairman Chris Lauzen

Nov 8th, 2013

Enjoy Episode 043, wherein Kane County Board Chairman Chris Lauzen joins us to co-host the show. Topics include:His first year at the county level after 20 years as a state senator in SpringfieldThe difference between private business and publ

042: Brian Basilico

Nov 7th, 2013

Enjoy Episode 042, wherein Brian Basilico lays down the new laws of relationship marketing. However you are using social media to market your business is wrong, but don't worry, Brian is here to set us straight. His tips and techniques can be

041: Cathy Allen (Hunger Resource Network)

Nov 5th, 2013

Enjoy Episode 041, wherein Cathy Allen, Communication Director at the Hunger Resource Network, joins us to talk about the organization in general and the massive effort required to pull off a Community Outreach Day.The Hunger Resource Network i

040: Jimi Allen

Oct 29th, 2013

Enjoy Episode 040, wherein Jimi Allen, lead creative at Jimi Allen Productions, sits in as guest co-host on the Fox Valley Voice. Topics include:Lying about your weightBeing naive ain't all that badWhere's the list?Supermarket superheroesBreye

039: Eric Peter Schwartz

Oct 23rd, 2013

Enjoy Episode 039, wherein I am reunited with musician and funny guy Eric Peter Schwartz after 13 years. We discuss our old days in the Gag Reflex sketch comedy group, his new music album Troubadork (dropping on 10/30/2013), his YouTube videos

038: The Wifflot

Oct 18th, 2013

Enjoy Episode 038, wherein we welcome Ryan Pawlowski and Andrew Martinez, co-owners of The Wifflot in Batavia. We discuss the humble beginnings of this Wiffle Ball field of dreams, current leagues and private rentals, and their plans for futur

037: Andrea Dawn

Oct 17th, 2013

Enjoy Episode 037, wherein indie rock songstress Andrea Dawn follows me down many, many tangents. Topics include:Windows Vista sucks"I don't get Twitter" Baroque popPink is the most irritating color"Why should I get out of bed?"Basement tapesZ

036: Joe Gagnepain

Oct 16th, 2013

Enjoy Episode 036, wherein artist "Captain" Joe Gagnepain invades the Fox Valley Voice studio and takes command of the co-host chair. Topics include:Please turn off your cell phoneBurning Man festivalThe Accident (a.k.a. "I do all my own stunt

035: Sam Hubbell

Sep 27th, 2013

Enjoy Episode 035, wherein guitarist Sam Hubbell drops some of his hard-earned musical knowledge on us. Topics include:Real country musicEarly fuzz without the boxCher (really)Favorite venues to play live Big Boy BeersPlaying in ChicagoBrown E