Episode 141: Animal Stories

About this episode

The episode reminisces about funny animal stories from the late 70s and early 80s Chicago radio.

LISTEN For a brief, shining moment in the late 70's and early 80's, in Chicago, two guys made most everyone chuckle. WLS DJs Larry Lujack and Tommy Edwards would present about 10 minutes of weird, funny stories (mostly) about animals every weekday on the airwaves. It's what podcasting was back then The OGs were in that sweet spot where they were able to enjoy the show at its peak. In this episode they think back fondly and then completely rip off the format.  Find where to listen: https://linktr.ee/ogwlt Join the conversation (and see our artifact album) on our Facebook: facebook.com/oldguyswholovethings and talk to us via email: oldguyswholovethings@gmail.com Find Shawn online: https://linktr.ee/Grue_Gallery Find Eric online:  https://beacons.page/ericpschwartz (all music by Eric) Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com  

People in this episode

Hosts: Shawn, Eric

Topics covered

• animals
• comedy
• storytelling
• nostalgia
• radio history

Keywords

• Larry Lujack
• Tommy Edwards
• WLS DJs
• weird stories
• funny stories

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Animal Stories

Places: Chicago

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