This One Time in Kankakee
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- Society & Culture · Documentary
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This One Time in Kankakee is a storytelling podcast from the new WVLI Podcast Network, hosted by Jake LaMore. Each episode shines a light on the weird, wild, and unforgettable moments that make Kankakee County, IL what it is. These are short, punchy episodes where everyday people share true stories from their lives—funny childhood memories, creepy encounters, embarrassing slip-ups, or heartwarming experiences that stick with you forever.Think of it as a collection of the kinds of stories you’d hear at a family gathering, on a front porch, or sitting around a campfire—but rooted right here in the Ka...
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Recent episodes
- "Flying saucers were spotted. Or were they?" - Kankakee County Museum
- "I survived a tornado, but my house did not." - Emily LaVoie
- "I was run over with a tractor." - Franklin Weber (Revisited)
- "My stalker bought me a PS4... that I gladly accepted." - Will Rasmussen
- "The County Sheriff Was Arrested." - Kankakee County Museum
- "I lost my leg while farming." - Willy VanWassenhove
- "I literally ran myself over with a van." - Jake Lee
- BONUS: "Bodybuilding brought me back to life." - Kaelin Patterson
- "We raised over half a million dollars for an inclusive playground in less than a year." - Jesse & Hollie Erickson
- "The courthouse burned to the ground." - Kankakee County Museum