Emerging Menaces

About Emerging Menaces

This Podcast focuses on Illinois, Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Ken and Frank both grew up on the Northwest side of Chicago and share personal stories and life experiences with guests and co-hosts. No topic is off limits. From sports to human interest and everything in between...Facts, fiction, politics, comedy and commentary. It's all about Chicago. Without Ketchup.

Publisher

The Emerging Menaces Podcast

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Feb 2024

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

142 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Episode#129 All about Aviation.

   Retired Captain Tom Peterson joins Ken & Frank to talk about Air Traffic Control and flight safety. November 3rd is the Mid Term voting day and candidates running the Illinois Senato seat are discussed.

2. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Episode #128 The Dean of City Hall Press

   In episode #128 we talk with the Mayor of the City Hall press room Bill Cameron. Bill reported on politics in the city for over 50 years and is an award-winning journalist. We did some reminiscing from the past and discussed current issues in City Hall and politics in Chicago. Next we interview Art Krumery who is the current acting President of the Norwood Park Historical Society. The oldest house in Chicago sits in Norwood Park, on the Northwest side. The Noble - Seymour - Crippen House was built in 1833 and is experiencing some financial issues. They're hoping to raise money so they can get necessary repairs so the museum can continue to operate. Then we end up the show with a couple of rants. It's a great show enjoy!

3. 

   26 Sept 2026

   Episode #127 It's our first radio show!

   We're a little nervous but we got through it. The Podcasts are now an edited version from our radio show on WCPT 820 AM in Chicago. We interview Roz Varon formerly the traffic and Transportation reporter at ABC7 about the fundraiser she is hosting to raise money for the Scholarships in her Daughters name. Then we find out if this Winter will be more wet with snow and cold temperatures or mild.

Who has been a guest on Emerging Menaces

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Terry Stevens
• Dean
• Jon Kratenstein
• Mike Esposito

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 52 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

90

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Books guests

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