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Area Code: Batavia podcast

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Area Code: Batavia

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  Area Code Audio  

On each episode of Area Code: Batavia, host Richard Clark explores the heart of Batavia, Illinois, and what it means to truly belong in Batavia, IL. Through one-on-one conversations with local small business owners, we uncover the essence of Batavia's community spirit. Produced by Area Code Audio. Tune in every two weeks for new episodes.

On each episode of Area Code: Batavia, host Richard Clark explores the heart of Batavia, Illinois, and what it means to truly belong in Batavia, IL. Through one-on-one conversations with local small business owners, we uncover the essence of Batavia's community spirit. Produced by Area Code Audio. Tune in every two weeks for new episodes.

 

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#41

Boo Boo Days: A Celebration of Downtown Batavia's Imperfections

On the day this episode is released, Batavia kicks off Boo Boo Days. For me, Boo Boo Days ... more

11 Jul 2025

43 MINS

43:07

11 Jul 2025

#40

Riverside Pizza & Pub's Chris Otepka: Musician and "Utility Man"

Just before the pandemic, Chris Otepka helped open [Riverside Pizza and Pub] (https://bata... more

30 Jun 2025

41 MINS

41:57

30 Jun 2025

#39

History Hits Close to Home At the Depot Museum

It's not easy to live in Batavia while remaining unaware of its historical roots. Around h... more

16 Jun 2025

57 MINS

57:26

16 Jun 2025

#38

Books and Belonging at the Batavia Public Library

From landscape to architecture, spaces matter. And for Josephine Tucci, creating spaces th... more

02 Jun 2025

44 MINS

44:10

02 Jun 2025

#37

Daddio's Diner: A Batavia Fixture That's Paying it Forward

Some, who make grand claims of being self-made, might see their success as being a result ... more

19 May 2025

39 MINS

39:45

19 May 2025

#36

2025 Boardwalk Shop Owners Bet On Batavia

The stakes are high. Every year, an entirely new group of entrepreneurs set up shop on the... more

09 May 2025

58 MINS

58:46

09 May 2025

#35

Coming This Friday: Boardwalk Shops 2025

There's no new episode in your feed today because we're working fast to turn around a spec... more

05 May 2025

00 MINS

00:33

05 May 2025

#34

For Tom Kim, Failure is Not an Option

Batavia Public School Superintendent Tom Kim was forced to grow up fast. But as a second g... more

21 Apr 2025

49 MINS

49:17

21 Apr 2025

#33

REVISITING: Hearth & Hammer: Coming Home and Making It Your Own

This episode was first published on March 8, 2024. Building on a successful candle-busines... more

07 Apr 2025

35 MINS

35:41

07 Apr 2025

#32

Zen Loft Collective: Transforming Solitary Struggle Into Solidarity

This episode of Area Code: Batavia is sponsored by Zen Loft Collective, a collection of we... more

24 Mar 2025

36 MINS

36:43

24 Mar 2025

#31

Paula's Couture Consignment: From Following to Flourishing

Before Paula Mueller started Paula’s Couture Consignment, she was a stay at home mom, and ... more

10 Mar 2025

42 MINS

42:58

10 Mar 2025

#30

New Moon Vegan: From Conviction to Creation

Jo Colagiacomi and Jay Weichun are not afraid to dream. When they moved to the midwest, th... more

24 Feb 2025

47 MINS

47:14

24 Feb 2025

#29

Mayor Jeff Schielke: Living History

This is part two of a pair of conversations with the Batavia Mayoral candidates. You can h... more

10 Feb 2025

42 MINS

42:58

10 Feb 2025

#28

Tom Connelly: From Newcomer to Running for Mayor

For the next two episodes, we'll be featuring a pair of conversations with the Batavia May... more

27 Jan 2025

47 MINS

47:42

27 Jan 2025

#27

How Your Favorite Episodes Impacted Us in 2024

As we round out our end of the year coverage, I thought it would be a good idea to take a ... more

13 Jan 2025

42 MINS

42:01

13 Jan 2025

#26

Recapping The Year's Biggest Batavia Stories (with Tri-Cities Central's Sam Kraft)

In 2024 there were new businesses, a new mayoral challenger, tornadoes, mysterious foam, a... more

30 Dec 2024

48 MINS

48:48

30 Dec 2024

#25

Kiss The Sky: Finding Home Between the Grooves

For Steve Warrenfeltz, starting a record store was a lifelong dream. Once he shared that d... more

13 Dec 2024

44 MINS

44:51

13 Dec 2024

#24

Holiday Shopping, Batavia Style with Jamie Saam

It's the busiest shopping weekend of the year, and shopping local isn't just a worthy caus... more

29 Nov 2024

49 MINS

49:06

29 Nov 2024

#23

It's Holiday Season in Batavia!

This week, I welcome Sam Kraft, the publisher behind Tri-Cities Central to the podcast to ... more

15 Nov 2024

36 MINS

36:09

15 Nov 2024

#22

20 Episodes, 20 Stories: An Area Code Batavia Retrospective

To commemorate Area Code: Batavia's 20th episode, I've invited our collaborators, Ben Wydr... more

01 Nov 2024

43 MINS

43:19

01 Nov 2024

#21

"Becoming Neighbors" During a Time of Political Disagreement

When David Fraccaro and Claudia Kabanyana host "Becoming Neighbors," they're taking part i... more

18 Oct 2024

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:01

18 Oct 2024