Storytellers Studio

Your podcast host Tim Larson had the honor of being part of the Unwound production team...AGAIN! Tim's off microphone duties included photography, video and promotional products. This time Ted Gorden Smucker gathered Chicago radio legends while in town for the National Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Two WLS alum joined that prestigious group...Fred Winston and Charlie Van Dyke. This episode was hosted by Scott Childers and included studio guests Fred Winston and Lyle Dean and satellit

This episode squarely falls in the category of speical interest. Tim Larson has owned animals all of his life and his wife is passionate about them. Amber Pinnon is the Coordinator for Winnebago County Animal Services in Rockford, Illinois. We hope that this show's information will be very helpful and allows you to adapt it to use in your specific community wherever you are listening in the world. You'll hear methods of recovery, personal stories and nationwide statistics. The curtain is pull

Tim Larson mentioned the day Dolly Parton died that her full story will now be told. Dolly was not one to brag about her charitable reach to others. She was, however, a big and bold entertainer on stage, television, radio and at the Grand Ole Opry. She made an impression. Here's Tim's personal tribute to Dolly. Recorded September 24, 2026

Chuck Knapp gets a lot of nodding heads in most rooms. He's covered many years and several cities as the familiar voice on the radio. From KS95FM in Minnesota to WLS and WCFL in Illinois. Stories are many and easily retrieved. That's why chatting with Chuck minutes after the final lunch at The Last Conclave was so mcuh fun. Our time together was rapid fire. Recorded at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Bloomington, MN September 17, 2026

KUBB is a Swedish lawn game that is on fire! Tournaments around the world are growing by leaps and bounds. There's a new documentary out called The Kings of KUBB. Learn all about what your host Tim Larson has loved since 2011. See a preview online at usakubb.org. Recorded in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on September 15, 2026.

Tim Larson and Grant DePorter met just ten minutes before hitting the record button for this episode. Their paths crossed decades ago through the Chicago Cubs. Sports fans often feel like they know each other because of their shared experiences. And, needless to say, this baseball team has given us plenty as they celebrate thier National League fanchise anniversary of 150 years. This show also features recordings of Harry Caray, Cubs fans at Wrigley Field, Bob Costas, Tim Larson's radio frien