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#219: “From Ski Slopes to Pantyhose: Stories from Yarn Factory Listeners”

#219: “From Ski Slopes to Pantyhose: Stories from Yarn Factory Listeners”

Update: 2025-09-15
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This episode of the Kankakee Podcast takes you inside September’s Yarn Factory Listeners, hosted by Bill Yohnka. Hear heartfelt, hilarious, and unforgettable stories from local voices:

  • David Butz recalls a wild ski trip that turned into an unexpected adventure from Tahoe to Salt Lake City.
  • Laura Diaz, a nurse practitioner, shares her journey through childhood illness, nursing, and her passion for compassionate care.
  • Bill Yohnka himself takes the stage with a personal tale of tennis, resilience, and planting flowers outside of bars.
  • Else Schilling brings down the house with stories of her hilariously unpredictable parents and her own Wonderbra mishap.
  • Van Johnson rounds out the night with sibling battles, family comedy, and “the day the Earth stood still.”

Laughter, heart, and community — this episode has it all.

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#219: “From Ski Slopes to Pantyhose: Stories from Yarn Factory Listeners”

#219: “From Ski Slopes to Pantyhose: Stories from Yarn Factory Listeners”

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