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Larry's Sorta Fun Stories

Larry King

44 episodes

1 month ago

Some journeys surprise you not with where they take you, but who you meet along the way. During our 15-day "America's Beautiful Tour," what began as a standard cross-country adventure transformed into a story of coincidence that defies all odds. The early days of our tour carried us from Florida through Atlanta to St. Louis, where we stood beneath the magnificent Gateway Arch, necks craned to appreciate its impossible height against the clouds. The Cathedral Basilica offered moments of quiet...

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Some journeys surprise you not with where they take you, but who you meet along the way. During our 15-day "America's Beautiful Tour," what began as a standard cross-country adventure transformed into a story of coincidence that defies all odds. The early days of our tour carried us from Florida through Atlanta to St. Louis, where we stood beneath the magnificent Gateway Arch, necks craned to appreciate its impossible height against the clouds. The Cathedral Basilica offered moments of quiet...

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Personal Journals

Society & Culture,

Episodes (20/44)

Larry's Sorta Fun Stories

Strangers to Neighbors in Big Sky Country

Some journeys surprise you not with where they take you, but who you meet along the way. During our 15-day "America's Beautiful Tour," what began as a standard cross-country adventure transformed into a story of coincidence that defies all odds. The early days of our tour carried us from Florida through Atlanta to St. Louis, where we stood beneath the magnificent Gateway Arch, necks craned to appreciate its impossible height against the clouds. The Cathedral Basilica offered moments of quiet...

1 month ago

9 minutes

Larry's Sorta Fun Stories

The Sugar Shack Chronicles: Managing Rock Bands in the 1960s

After an extended break, I'm back to share stories from my days running the Sugar Shack in Chillicothe, Illinois, during the early 1960s. I'm currently writing a book about my experiences called "Rock and Roll Nights: Memories of 1963 at the Sugar Shack." • The Trademarks, a band playing around Bradley University in 1964, asked me to be their manager after performing at the Sugar Shack • They wanted me to be their Brian Epstein, opening doors for their career beyond local shows • Despite my ...

5 months ago

6 minutes

Larry's Sorta Fun Stories

From Little Bighorn to Old Faithful

Ever wondered how a spontaneous elopement on a secluded island could lead to a heartwarming road trip? Join us as Domenica and I share our journey from Denver to Bozeman, starting with the story of blending our families and meeting my son. Traveling through the scenic landscapes of Wyoming, we marvel at the hay fields, cattle, and oil derricks that define the region. Our stop in the charming town of Sheridan becomes a culinary delight at the Cowboy Cafe, where Domenica, with her rich backgrou...

1 year ago

34 minutes

Larry's Sorta Fun Stories

Love, Laughter, and Colorado Peaks

Ever wondered how a love story unfolds when two hearts come together in the most unexpected places? Dominica and I invite you to join us as we recount the whimsical tale of our unique island wedding and the quirky tradition we've embraced of celebrating each month of marriage as if it were a year. Our latest escapade? A leap from sunny Orlando to the grandeur of Denver to visit my son, Josh. Picture this: a grand airport reunion, replete with a chauffeur-driven black car, a dozen red roses, a...

1 year ago

21 minutes

Larry's Sorta Fun Stories

Love Takes Flight: My Journey with Dominica

Can a simple drive to the airport spark a lifetime of love and unforgettable memories? Join us as we welcome my extraordinary wife, Dominica, to Larry's Sorta Fun Stories, where we share the serendipitous journey that led to our whirlwind romance. From her nostalgic 2023 trip back to her Italian hometown to the thoughtful gestures that transformed our friendship, this episode is packed with heartwarming moments and personal anecdotes. Listen as we recount our romantic wedding on MSC's private...

1 year ago

14 minutes

Larry's Sorta Fun Stories

First Class to Denver

I was on my way to Denver to see my son. I had decided to fly because he lives to far away to drive by myself. Delta Flight 995: Atlanta to Denver is a three and half hour flight. I had just found Gate D10 In Atlanta after taking the underground train from Gate A31. I looked at my printed boarding pass and it said First Class 1C. This didn’t seem like the seat number I had booked in Comfort Plus. Maybe saving my Delta points on my credit card had paid off. It was time to boa...

1 year ago

11 minutes

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On The Road Again To My Class Reunion

Here I was traveling again. I’m not on an exotic cruise or an adventure in Antarctica, no I was on another road trip to my home town of Chillicothe, Illinois. I was averaging thirty five miles per gallon and thirty semi-trucks per mile. Chillicothe is a small town just outside of Peoria, Illinois on the Illinois River. It has two railroad lines. One is the old Rocket Island Line with a spur-track from Peoria to Chicago. The second is the main line for the Santa Fe which is now the Burlington ...

2 years ago

9 minutes

Larry's Sorta Fun Stories

XLA - 054 I Save $250.00

So, I have lived in the Clermont, Florida area since 1998. (I know I live in Trilogy or is it Cascades of Groveland, but I still say I live in Clermont. Old habits never die.) But before that I lived in Melbourne, Florida for two years and I worked in Cocoa, Florida from 1982 – 1984. Then my wife Meg, my son Josh and I moved to the Chicago area for fourteen years awaiting my final call to come back to Florida in 1998. I know too many dates. On with the story! Ha...

2 years ago

10 minutes

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Rose's Story Ends

Rose Secretan completes her story about being an entertainer in Buffalo, NY. Doc was the owner of the venue and a close friend. Check out Zee Michaelson Travel to make your travel dreams come true. And for 24/7 music and entertainment, it's Collage Travel Radio. Support the show

2 years ago

19 minutes

Larry's Sorta Fun Stories

EP 36 Larry's Christmas Card

Thanks for sharing with me, this year and I will have more fun stories next year. Check out Larry's Sorta Fun Stories for more episodes. And Great music on Collage Travel Radio. You can now hear Collage Travel Radio on Alexa and Goggle Play. Support the show

2 years ago

4 minutes

Larry's Sorta Fun Stories

EP 35 Robert Stuber and Uncle Kenny Shot the Christmas Tree

Robert Stuber came into the studio and shared a Christmas Story about harvesting a Christmas tree with a tradition that stared in 1982. You might be a redneck if ... enjoy. Support the show

2 years ago

10 minutes

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EP 34 Larry reminisces about getting his hair cut

Larry reminisces about getting his hair cut my his barber in his small town that he grew up in. Chillicothe, Illinois. Support the show

2 years ago

9 minutes

Larry's Sorta Fun Stories

EP 33 The Glass by Rose Galletti aka Rose Secretan ... but not at that time.

Rose has another story to tell about her days singing in clubs around the Niagara Falls area in the early eighties. She is writing a book and with each chapter she includes a recipe. This story has a recipe from DeCamillo's Bakery. Rustic Pizza DiCamillo’s Bakery 2 lb. Italian bread dough 2 12 oz. jars roasted sweet peppers 3 8oz. Packages frozen Spinach 1 can pitted black olives drained 1 jar green salad olives drained ¼ lb. thin sliced capic...

2 years ago

19 minutes

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Ep 31 Paul Harvey's Influence and Tracy Johnson

I’m 14 years old and it’s Saturday just about noon time and my dad’s car needed washing. Of course, the reason I wanted to wash the car was because I could turn the car radio on and listen as I was washing the car. It wasn’t the music I wanted to hear. It was Paul Harvey, News and Commentary at noon time. My mind was focusing on being behind the microphone and communicating the day’s events that happened in my life just like Paul Harvey. Senior year in high school, Speech Class wa...

3 years ago

7 minutes

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EP 30 Three Beds - Anger -- Sadness - Goodbye

Chillicothe, Illinois. 2:16 AM – Tuesday Morning 1962 I was sleeping in my bed in the back bedroom and heard the sound of wooden front door open. It was so quiet at that time at night. You knew when the door opened and when it closed. It had that certain memorable sound. It was my father dragging in . . . sneaking in from his Monday night rehearsal with the Orpheus Club in Peoria. The Orpheus Club was a group of all male singers, and the most notable member was ...

3 years ago

14 minutes

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Ep 29 Chillicothe My Hometown with Doug Cannon

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3 years ago

20 minutes

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EP 28 Muckraker John Grisham

It all started last Christmas when my sister came to visit for the holiday. My sister is an avid reader. Every time she comes to visit, she will bring several books with her to read. Last Christmas she brought a couple of John Grisham’s books. And I got hooked when she introduced me to Ford County. It was his first book of short stories. In the 1990s, I had read most of his earlier books, but I had not read much of his work since that time but reading Ford County spur...

3 years ago

10 minutes

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EP 27 Larry's Letter Lean On Me

Larry received a letter well over 16 years ago and he read it to music. He didn't even remember recording it. A friend of a friend sent to him the other day and thought you would enjoy hearing it as well. It's about the small town in Illinois that Larry grew up in. Chillicothe, Illinois. Just a little note, this podcast is sponsored by Collage Travel Radio dot com. Travel insights and tips are share beside hit music of the 60s, 70s right up today. Collag...

3 years ago

9 minutes

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Ep 26 Gene Glover Small Town in Central Illinois

Since this is Larry’s Sorta Fun Stories I like to share with you some of what happened in my life and today I am going to introduce to you an old friend from my younger days. Gene Grover wrote a book called Growing UP in a Small Town in Illinois. I did an interview with Gene several years ago for Zmax Radio … let’s join this interview. Chillicothe, Illinois. Now I want to interject here, that Gene’s mother was actually my fourth-grade teacher. It seemed that ther...

3 years ago

12 minutes

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EP 25 The Closet & Dorotha Johnson Jensen

A friend of mine actually heard one of the earlier episodes of Larry’s Sorta Fun Stories and she contacted me. It’s Dorothea (Johnson) Jensen Dorothea Jensen is proud to be one of a very few people who has boarded a pirate ship and attacked a dragon-powered Viking vessel manned by real, horn-wearing Vikings. She is also the author terrific books about the American Revolution. Dorothea was born in Boston, but she grew up in Chillicothe, Illinois. And this is where our storie...

3 years ago

31 minutes