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HyperLocals C-U Podcast So listen up to catch the characters behind the beloved twin cities of C-U.

Champaign, IL native Emily Harrington brings you weekly podcast episodes of HyperLocal(s) where townies and transplants share their tales of tears and triumphs, losses and wins.

08/07/2026

CLIP IT. Listen to this short clip from the full HyperLocals C-U Podcast where Andrew & Emily Harrington talk "Goodbye and Thank You." HyperLocals C-U Podcast Episode 224.

For 4 1/2 years I've interviewed townies and transplants orbiting the Champaign-Urbana area. What an immense privilege. That's 224 consecutive Tuesdays where I have released an episode first from kitchen table studios and finally from WCIA. Special thanks to my husband, Andrew, for being my first, last and reoccurring guest.
This was an idea born out of a need to do something creative, tap into a dormant space in my brain and carry me through the transition of full-time stay-at-home-mom to the bit of "free time" that comes when your kids grow to school age.

From the name to the concept to the content, it was all mine. All mine and 200 plus brave, wonderful souls that let me dive deep into some of the most vulnerable parts of their being. Champaign-Urbana is not short on amazing people with incredible stories. I never scrambled to find guests, people to feature here were abundant. This experience has made me proud of the townie title. What I used to hide, I now feel pride.

I wanted to do something I enjoyed and something that I was good at. Podcasting became a natural fit. Making a house a home is also what I love to do. The next adventure will be running our new Airbnb. This is already proving exciting, challenging and FUN.
In addition to mom, wife, retired communications liaison, I get to add "podcaster" to my bio. Thank you for making that happen, C-U and beyond.

My eps will always be up if you need a friend. See you around, byeeeeeee..................................
Find at linktr.ee/hyperlocals_cu or wherever you find podcasts.

Andrew & Emily Harrington. Goodbye and Thank You. HyperLocals C-U Podcast Episode 224.For 4 1/2 years I've interviewed t...
08/07/2026

Andrew & Emily Harrington. Goodbye and Thank You. HyperLocals C-U Podcast Episode 224.

For 4 1/2 years I've interviewed townies and transplants orbiting the Champaign-Urbana area. What an immense privilege. That's 224 consecutive Tuesdays where I have released an episode first from kitchen table studios and finally from WCIA. Special thanks to my husband, Andrew, for being my first, last and reoccurring guest.

This was an idea born out of a need to do something creative, tap into a dormant space in my brain and carry me through the transition of full-time stay-at-home-mom to the bit of "free time" that comes when your kids grow to school age.

From the name to the concept to the content, it was all mine. All mine and 200 plus brave, wonderful souls that let me dive deep into some of the most vulnerable parts of their being. Champaign-Urbana is not short on amazing people with incredible stories. I never scrambled to find guests, people to feature here were abundant. This experience has made me proud of the townie title. What I used to hide, I now feel pride.

I wanted to do something I enjoyed and something that I was good at. Podcasting became a natural fit. Making a house a home is also what I love to do. The next adventure will be running our new Airbnb. This is already proving exciting, challenging and FUN.

In addition to mom, wife, retired communications liaison, I get to add "podcaster" to my bio. Thank you for making that happen, C-U and beyond.

My eps will always be up if you need a friend. See you around, byeeeeeee.
For 4 1/2 years I've interviewed townies and transplants orbiting the Champaign-Urbana area. What an immense pr..................................
Please, please subscribe (so you know when new episodes drop) and share! Find at linktr.ee/hyperlocals_cu or wherever you find podcasts. WATCH on the WCIA3+ stream That's 224 consecutive Tuesdays where I have released an episode first from kitchen table studios and finally from WCIA. Special thanks to my husband, Andrew, for being my first, last and reoccurring guest..................................
Find at linktr.ee/hyperlocals_cu or wherever you find podcasts.

08/07/2026

CLIP IT. Listen to this short clip from the full HyperLocals C-U Podcast episode where Anthony Pearson talks "Responding to Trauma and Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks, Part 2." HyperLocal(s) Podcast Episode 223.

Anthony joins me AGAIN on the podcast to talk about life after the military, including the simple joy that dog training brings him.

Listen as this South Carolina country kid talks about becoming a dog trainer, injuries in the field, what a typical day looks like, how his training cycles go and box store dog walks. I couldn't believe the many layers to Anthony. The more he talked, the more I discovered about this former military man turned dog trainer..................................
Please, please subscribe (so you know when new episodes drop) and share! Find at linktr.ee/hyperlocals_cu or wherever you find podcasts. WATCH on the WCIA3+ streaming app (Amazon Firestick, Apple TV, Roku) and on YouTube .

08/07/2026

CLIP IT. Listen to this short clip from the full HyperLocals C-U Podcast where Eric Robeson talks "Ungers, Lederhosen and Fire Extinguisher Sales." HyperLocal(s) Podcast 222.

What a high energy, community-driven all-around good guy. I thought my email would get buried under stacks of more important notices. I was delighted with a quick response and a willingness to be a pod guest.

Listen as this trademark townie talks philanthropy, Dancing With the Stars, dogs, real estate, community development, fatherhood, local art, picking up trash around our park, the nepotism stereotype and Robeson's Department Store. This family namesake forever shaped Champaign-Urbana, and for that we are grateful..................................
Please, please subscribe (so you know when new episodes drop) and share! Find at linktr.ee/hyperlocals_cu or wherever you find podcasts. WATCH on the WCIA3+ streaming app (Amazon Firestick, Apple TV, Roku) and on YouTube .

08/07/2026

CLIP IT. Listen to this short clip from the full HyperLocal(s) episode where Delroy Robinson talks "Love Your Glove and Baseball Was My Girlfriend." HyperLocal(s) Podcast Episode 221.

This all-American sport has his whole heart. From hosting batting practice to watching his son coach to learning from the pros, he loves it all.

Listen as this perfect representation of a melting pot; born in Jamaica, Bronx raised and Midwest rooted, talks travel baseball, glove restringing and restoration, service above self, the long last art of the conversation, Panera's social network, the importance of education, working with young baseball players, bringing back nuggets from pro games, dating his wife for 15 years, raising a future lover of the game and the brother and sisterhood of baseball. Anyone who wants to learn, he'll teach. Any glove that needs help, he'll repair..................................
Please, please subscribe (so you know when new episodes drop) and share! Find at linktr.ee/hyperlocals_cu or wherever you find podcasts. WATCH on the WCIA3+ streaming app (Amazon Firestick, Apple TV, Roku) and on YouTube .

Anthony Pearson. Responding to Trauma and Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks, Part 2. HyperLocals C-U Podcast Episode 223.An...
07/07/2026

Anthony Pearson. Responding to Trauma and Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks, Part 2. HyperLocals C-U Podcast Episode 223.

Anthony joins me AGAIN on the podcast to talk about life after the military, including the simple joy that dog training brings him.
Listen as this South Carolina country kid talks about becoming a dog trainer, injuries in the field, what a typical day looks like, how his training cycles go and box store dog walks. I couldn't believe the many layers to Anthony. The more he talked, the more I discovered about this former military man turned dog trainer..................................
Please, please subscribe (so you know when new episodes drop) and share! Find at linktr.ee/hyperlocals_cu or wherever you find podcasts. WATCH on the WCIA3+ streaming app (Amazon Firestick, Apple TV, Roku) and on YouTube . See less

Eric Robeson. Ungers, Lederhosen and Fire Extinguisher Sales. HyperLocals C-U Podcast 222.What a high energy, community-...
07/07/2026

Eric Robeson. Ungers, Lederhosen and Fire Extinguisher Sales. HyperLocals C-U Podcast 222.

What a high energy, community-driven all-around good guy. I thought my email would get buried under stacks of more important notices. I was delighted with a quick response and a willingness to be a pod guest.

Listen as this trademark townie talks philanthropy, Dancing With the Stars, dogs, real estate, community development, fatherhood, local art, picking up trash around our park, the nepotism stereotype and Robeson's Department Store. This family namesake forever shaped Champaign-Urbana, and for that we are grateful.

Delroy Robinson. Love Your Glove and Baseball Was My Girlfriend. HyperLocals C-U Podcast Episode 221.This all-American s...
17/06/2026

Delroy Robinson. Love Your Glove and Baseball Was My Girlfriend. HyperLocals C-U Podcast Episode 221.

This all-American sport has his whole heart. From hosting batting practice to watching his son coach to learning from the pros, he loves it all.

Listen as this perfect representation of a melting pot; born in Jamaica, Bronx raised and Midwest rooted, talks travel baseball, glove restringing and restoration, service above self, the long last art of the conversation, Panera's social network, the importance of education, working with young baseball players, bringing back nuggets from pro games, dating his wife for 15 years, raising a future lover of the game and the brother and sisterhood of baseball. Anyone who wants to learn, he'll teach. Any glove that needs help, he'll repair..................................
Please, please subscribe (so you know when new episodes drop) and share! Find at linktr.ee/hyperlocals_cu or wherever you find podcasts. WATCH on the WCIA3+ streaming app (Amazon Firestick, Apple TV, Roku) and on YouTube .

10/06/2026

CLIP IT. Listen to this short clip from the full HyperLocals C-U Podcast where Jake Wetzel talks "The Pokémon in the Room and What Not." HyperLocal(s) Podcast Episode 220.

Barber, marketing consultant, friend and trading card aficionado RETURNS to discuss his current passion/hobby and big source of JOY, trading cards. His alter ego, J. Bizzler, literally enters the chat.

Listen as this St. Louis area-born, Champaign-rooted, scissor master talks all things trading cards. The hobby from my generation's youth has made a comeback in a BIG way. With modern tech and platforms only fueling the fire, trading cards have become big business and big money for the buyer and seller. The art, the player and the pristine level of the card all contribute to its value. We also talk about the continued fandom behind Pokémon. We are in a flow state convo over this fascinating subject.

Jake Wetzel. The Pokémon in the Room and What Not. HyperLocals C-U Podcast Episode 220.Barber, marketing consultant, fri...
10/06/2026

Jake Wetzel. The Pokémon in the Room and What Not. HyperLocals C-U Podcast Episode 220.

Barber, marketing consultant, friend and trading card aficionado RETURNS to discuss his current passion/hobby and big source of JOY, trading cards. His alter ego, J. Bizzler, literally enters the chat.

Listen as this St. Louis area-born, Champaign-rooted, scissor master talks all things trading cards. The hobby from my generation's youth has made a comeback in a BIG way. With modern tech and platforms only fueling the fire, trading cards have become big business and big money for the buyer and seller. The art, the player and the pristine level of the card all contribute to its value. We also talk about the continued fandom behind Pokemon. We are in a flow state convo over this fascinating subject..................................
Please, please subscribe (so you know when new episodes drop) and share! Find at linktr.ee/hyperlocals_cu or wherever you find podcasts. WATCH on the WCIA3+ streaming app (Amazon Firestick, Apple TV, Roku) and on YouTube .

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