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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 Kankakee, Illinois area. Each episode is quick to listen to, but long to remember. Whether you grew up here, just moved to town, or are simply curious about life in this corner of Illinois, This One Time in Kankakee is a way to connect through laughter, chills, and nostalgia. Real locals. Real stories. Always memorable. <b
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Signup to Generate a PitchThis 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.
This One Time in Kankakee is hosted by Jake LaMore. The show has published 32 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include ""I lived in the same haunted house twice." - Ashley Hartman" (27 October 2026, 20 minutes), ""I was called to assist with an alleged veteran potentially trying to steal a Blackhawk helicopter." - Eric Peterson" (6 October 2026, 19 minutes), and ""Rider Strong from walked into the Public Library." - Hannah Swale" (15 September 2026, 15 minutes).
This One Time in Kankakee publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 17 minutes across 32 episodes.
Booking probability for This One Time in Kankakee is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. This One Time in Kankakee requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. This One Time in Kankakee's contact route on record: verified email.
Jake LaMore hosts This One Time in Kankakee, a society podcast with 32 episodes published.
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Episode #28
What happens when you move back into a rental home, only to realize the strange occurrences you experienced as a child were just the beginning? In this episode of This One Time in Kankakee , host Jake LaMore sits down...
Episode #27
When the Kankakee County Sheriff's Department receives a dispatch about someone attempting to steal a Blackhawk helicopter, who do they turn to for help? On this episode of This One Time in Kankakee on the WVLI Podcast...
Episode #26
In 2019, actor Rider Strong—best known for playing Shawn Hunter on the 1990s sitcom Boy Meets World —and his brother Shiloh made an unannounced trip to Kankakee, Illinois. In this episode of This One Time in Kankakee...
Episode #25
Did flying saucers really buzz over Kankakee in the 1950s? On this episode of This One Time in Kankakee , host Jake LaMore explores local UFO lore based on research by the late Kankakee County Museum historian Jack...
Episode #24
On March 10th, 2026, an EF-3 tornado tore through the Oakwoods neighborhood along the Kankakee River, altering lives in a matter of two minutes. In this episode of This One Time in Kankakee , host Jake LaMore sits down...
Episode #23
On July 20th, 2026, we said goodbye to Franklin Weber—my grandfather, a local Manteno native, and the voice behind the pilot episode of This One Time in Kankakee . To honor his 93-year legacy, we returned to the...
This One Time in Kankakee
What starts as a distraction in a summer math class quickly turns into a fourteen-year story full of bizarre coincidences, quiet tracking, and high-value holiday gifts. In this episode of This One Time in Kankakee...
Episode #21
In November 1961, Kankakee County witnessed an unprecedented legal showdown when sitting Sheriff Carl McNutt was arrested inside the courthouse. Facing 13 grand jury indictments—ranging from official misconduct to a...
Episode #20
<p>What happens when a routine farm chore becomes a sudden battle for survival? In this episode of This One Time in Kankakee, we sit down with local farmer and volunteer firefighter Willy VanWassenhove to hear his...
Episode #19
<p>In this narrative episode of This One Time in Kankakee, we travel out to Hopkins Park, Illinois, to meet military veteran Jake Lee. On Mother’s Day weekend in 1991, a mischievous afternoon inside the family van took...
This One Time in Kankakee
<p>"This one time in Kankakee... bodybuilding brought me back to life."</p><p>In this gripping bonus episode of This One Time in Kankakee, Kaelin Patterson shares the most harrowing chapter of his life. On August 28...
Episode #18
<p>What happens when a single viral video transforms a devastating rare medical diagnosis into a half-million-dollar community miracle?</p><p>In this feature-length episode of <b>This One Time in Kankakee</b>, host Jake...
Episode #17
<p>This episode of This One Time in Kankakee explores a pivotal moment in local history: the October 1872 fire that destroyed the county's first permanent courthouse. Drawing on historical research by Jack Klasey of the...
This One Time in Kankakee
<p>What makes a gym more than just a place to sweat? In this special bonus episode of This One Time in Kankakee, Kaelin Patterson shares the story of <b>Ken Castongia</b>—known to the "Morning Crew" at Fit Body U as the...
Episode #16
<p>In the summer of 1997, Tom Klonowski was in his mid-twenties and just starting his journey as the owner of <b>Pizza by Marchellonis</b> in <b>Bourbonnais, Illinois</b>. It was a Friday night in August when a routine...
Episode #15
<p>On this episode of <b>This One Time in Kankakee</b>, host <b>Jake LaMore</b> turns the microphone on himself to share a hilarious and humbling "rookie mistake" from his early days in broadcasting.</p><p>Travel back...
This One Time in Kankakee
<p>In this special bonus episode of This One Time in Kankakee, host Jake LaMore sits down with Navy veteran Kaelin Patterson for a raw, verbatim account of the 1999 Bourbonnais Amtrak crash.</p><p>On March 15, 1999...
Episode #14
<p>What does it take for a 14-year-old girl to raise over <b>$100,000</b> for her community? In this deeply moving episode of This One Time in Kankakee, we sit down with <b>Alexis McCullough</b> and her mother...
Episode #13
<p><b>“This one time in Kankakee... I went to jail for hunting.”</b></p><p>In 1959, <b>Lou Perakis</b> was a seventeen-year-old Greek immigrant living on the South Side of Chicago. When his older brother, John, decided...
Episode #12
<p>In this episode of This One Time in Kankakee, we sit down with <b>Dr. Kalisha Hill</b>, the Chief Medical Officer at <b>Saint Mary’s Hospital</b>. While many know her as a local healthcare leader, Dr. Hill stepped...
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