The Bus Stop Blues’s Podcast

About The Bus Stop Blues’s Podcast

The Bus Stop Blues podcast, a three times a week radio show broadcasted from live and recorded at 98.3 FM – The Life radio station in Northern Lake County, Illinois from 7pm on Tuesday's, Thursday's and Sunday nights. The show features blues inspired music, with originals from Kevin Purcell & The Nightburners as well as Blues legends from today and yesteryear. The show includes “Tales From The Road” a recurring feature, plus witty conversations from your hosts and special in studio guests.

Publisher

thebusstopblues

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Jan 2025

Latest episode

3 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

162 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Nov 2026

   Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #159 w/Special Guest: Roger That!

   The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #159 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 11/01/26 -With Special Guest: Roger That! Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill Episode 159 – Roger That!| 11/01/26 Brought to you by Accurate Wheel Repair in Batavia, IL www.accuratewheel.com Episode 159 – November 1, 2026 Special Guests: Roger That! All aboard The Bus Stop Blues! This week, Road Bill and Kevin welcome Chicagoland's own Roger That! Join us as Will, Ira, Dave, and Roger bring their unique blend of California surf, British Invasion, rockabilly, and good old-fashioned rock and roll to the Big Bus! We're talking music, sharing stories, and enjoying some live in-studio jamming. It's a rockin' good time you won't want to miss! Song List: Too Slim and the Taildraggers – One More Gallon of Gasoline Tab Benoit – Down in the Swamp Jonny Lang – Lie to Me The Surfaris – Wipe Out The Rivieras – California Sun Stevie Wonder – As Big Joe Turner – Shake, Rattle and Roll Jørgen Ingmann – Echo Boogie Ted Harris – Just Thought I'd Set You Straight Johnny Cash – Folsom Prison Blues Elvis Presley – That's All Right

2. 

   27 Oct 2026

   Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #158 w/Special Guest: Barabra Bouboutsis

   The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #158 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 10/25/26 -With Special Guest: Barbra Bouboutsis Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill Episode 158 – October 25, 2026 Special Guest: Barb "BB" Bouboutsis All aboard The Bus Stop Blues! This week, Road Bill and Kevin welcome powerhouse vocalist and songwriter Barb "BB" Bouboutsis of BB & the Honey! Join us as we explore her musical journey, the Chicago music scene, and the story behind her band, plus some live in-studio jamming! It's another great ride filled with stories, laughs, and outstanding music! Song List: Gov't Mule – Black Horizon Tedeschi Trucks Band – Don't Let Me Slide Russ Columbo – Prisoner of Love Glen Campbell – Rhinestone Cowboy Anita Ward – Ring My Bell Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – Prologue Heart – These Dreams Jimmy McGriff – The Worm Anita O'Day – Ace in the Hole The Bus Stop Blues | 98.3 FM – The Life | www.thebusstopblues.com

3. 

   20 Oct 2026

   Chicago Blues: The Bus Stop Blues - Episode #157 w/Special Guest: Elise McLearen

   The Bus Stop Blues thebusstopblues.com Our Patreon EPISODE #157 Aired on WRLR 98.3 FM in Chicago - 10/18/26 -With Special Guest: Elise McLearen Hosts: Kevin Purcell and Road Bill Episode 157 – Elise McLearen | 10/18/26 Brought to you by Accurate Wheel Repair in Batavia, IL www.accuratewheel.com All aboard the Big Bus! This week on The Bus Stop Blues, Road Bill and Kevin welcome powerhouse Chicagoland vocalist Elise McLearen, along with Brent Johnson! From her work with My Metal Heart and Sabbatha Chicago to her love of rock legends and involvement in charitable music projects, Elise shares her musical journey, influences, and stories from the stage. We've got great conversation, a little jamming, and an incredible mix of blues, rock, and everything in between! Song List: KPN – Drive Monkey Drive Led Zeppelin – Gallows Pole Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – Jacob and Sons The Cranberries – Salvation Tori Amos – Precious Things (Live) Heart – Barracuda Evanescence – Going Under Steve Vai – For the Love of God Nina Simone – Feeling Good The Bus Stop Blues – Where the music and the stories meet! Listen at thebusstopblues.com or wherever you get your podcasts.

Who has been a guest on The Bus Stop Blues’s Podcast

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

• Charlie Slovik
• Sadie Johnson
• Kevin Mileski
• Ken Tucker
• Highfield Collective

Reach and audience

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

YouTube views

448

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

12 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100

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

Quality

67

Social presence

0

YouTube

64

Engagement

32

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