Squared Up

In Episode 69, Kasie Woodworth joins our Squared Up hosts for a fun-filled conversation about her experiences in stand-up comedy, performing in Chicago and taking the stage at the legendary Second City. Kasie shares stories from her comedy journey, the lessons she has learned along the way and how she uses her training and experience to help others build confidence and step outside their comfort zones. Kasie — who also happened to be in the room the first time Bill and Monica ate out together — has lots of stories to share and offers her professional opinion on our podcast. Yikes! Hosted by Bill and Monica Swinford and directed by Tom Mann, Squared Up brings you the best people and stories from Marion and the region.

In Episode 68, longtime Southern Illinois radio personality, actor, director and podcaster Ryan Patrick joins our Squared Up hosts for a fun and heartfelt conversation about his many adventures on the air and stage. Ryan shares stories from his radio career, his love of local theater and directing, and the unforgettable night he performed improv alongside Colin Mochrie while under hypnosis. He also talks about how his lifelong love of M*A*S*H led him to co-create the popular MASH Matters podcast with actor Jeff Maxwell. Along the way, the conversation turns to what matters most to Ryan — his wife, Julie, and their children, Charlie and Rylie — as he reflects on the challenges they have faced together, the strength they have found in one another and the joy of seeing his family thriving today. Hosted by Bill and Monica Swinford and directed by Tom Mann, Squared Up brings you the best people and stories from Marion and the region.

In our continuing conversation with Cody and Abby Jurgens, our Squared Up hosts hear the the steps of faith involved in becoming pastors of a new church plant and an exciting opportunity to take over a popular Marion store. Hosted by Bill and Monica Swinford and directed by Tom Mann, Squared Up brings you the best people and stories from Marion and the region.

In part 1 of a two-part episode of Swinford Media’s “Squared Up” podcast, Abby and Cody Jurgens tell how a desire for a simpler life opened the door to many adventures: Tiny Houses, entrepreneurship, parenthood, ministry and surrogacy. You will fall in love with this couple as we did and be inspired by their journey of faith. Hosted by Bill and Monica Swinford and directed by Tom Mann, Squared Up brings you the best people and stories from Marion and the region.

Allison Hasler of Southern Illinois Vacation Rentals joins us for our latest episode of “Squared Up,” the Tower Square-based podcast with Swinford Media Group owner and host Bill Swinford, his wife Monica and producer Tom Mann. Allison talks about the unique lessons learned starting and running her business. We also preview this weekend’s Freedom Sings event on Tower Square and Allison talks about her military experience and what it was like having a song written about her during the inaugural Freedom Sings two years ago.