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NCTV17 Podcasts
Founded in 1987, Naperville Community Television is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the trusted source of local information that empowers and connects our community. The station delivers hyper-local programming, including news, sports, and community event coverage, and produces talk shows that amplify the diverse voices of Naperville’s nonprofits and businesses. NCTV17 is broadcast on Channel 17 (Comcast and Astound) and Channel 99 (AT&T). All programming is simulcast and available…
Episodes
NCTV17 PodcastsDating and Relationships & Sandwich Generation
The Sandwich Generation: It's what your children and your parents have in common, if you’re a Mom with school-age children and aging parents. On this episode…
NCTV17 PodcastsCreativity In The Workplace
What Role Does Creativity Play in Your Workplace? And what does creativity in the workplace mean? Host Nicki Anderson and her guests explore how to develop a…
NCTV17 PodcastsTwo Brothers, One Beer, and the American Dream
In the 1840’s, the Stenger family came to Naperville from Germany and began a brewery. Located at Franklin Avenue between Webster and Main, the Stenger Brewery…
NCTV17 PodcastsDiversity & Inclusion
Naperville Community Unit School District 203 Superintendent Dan Bridges hosts conversations around diversity and inclusion on the latest episode of School…
NCTV17 PodcastsSocial Emotional Learning & Early Childhood Programs
On this episode of School Scene, Superintendent Dan Bridges talks with members of Naperville School District 203's staff about the district's early childhood…
NCTV17 PodcastsBusiness Connection 1-23-2019
On the latest episode of Business Connection, host Liz Spencer, chats with: 1) Chicago Engineers; an MEP engineering firm, located in Chicago, offering…
NCTV17 PodcastsSpotlight 2-1-2019
Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) Kiwanis Club of Naperville, a hands-on, volunteer service organization that raises money…
NCTV17 PodcastsHigh school Athletics, Scholarships and Parent Teacher Communication
On this episode, the Moms talk about parent/teacher communications. Parent/teacher conferences are a staple elementary school, but often attendance goes down…
NCTV17 PodcastsThe Future of the Chamber
This episode of Inside the Chamber literally looks inside the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce. Nicki Anderson is joined by Kara Carpenter, Events and…
NCTV17 PodcastsSpotlight 1-15-2019
On the latest episode of Spotlight, host Jane Wernette talks to: 1) Turning Pointe Autism Foundation which was founded in 2007 by Kim and Randy Wolf to provide…
NCTV17 PodcastsPublic Speaking
Whether you are an accomplished speaker or, like many of us, just the idea of public speaking gives you vertigo, prickly-heat rash or a headache, there's a…
NCTV17 PodcastsDick Portillo
In 1963, Dick Portillo built a 6’ x 12’ trailer with no running water or bathroom and opened a simple hot dog stand in Villa Park, Illinois. He called it “The…
NCTV17 PodcastsBusiness Connection 1-2-2019
Learn To Write Now: Learn To Write Now is a premier English Language Enrichment center in South Naperville that provides writing, reading, speaking, test prep…
NCTV17 PodcastsEmotional Exhaustion
The holidays may have left you or your family feeling overwhelmed. But how do you tell if this is something that will pass, or are you really physically and…
NCTV17 PodcastsSpotlight 1-1-2019
Sharing Connections: Sharing Connections vision statement is: Tonight, everyone eats at a table and sleeps in a bed. The organization brings together community…
NCTV17 PodcastsLocal Entrepreneurs and Inc 5000 list members
If entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of an economy, consider Inc.'s ranking of 5,000 companies America's circulatory system. We are proud that a number of our…
NCTV17 PodcastsHoliday Traditions And Minimizing Holiday Stress
December is upon us, as well as the Holidays! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, this is the time of year when families and friends gather…
NCTV17 PodcastsBryan J. Ogg
History is in Bryan Ogg’s blood. For more than a decade, he served as curator of research at Naper Settlement, a living history museum in Naperville, Illinois…
NCTV17 PodcastsAdam P. Schmitt
How do you give a eulogy when you can’t think of one good thing to say? A poignant, funny, and candid look at grief, family secrets, difficult people, and…
NCTV17 PodcastsWomen in Finance
Today our show focuses on Women and Finance– Taking Control of Your Future. Whether married, single, windowed or a recent graduate, money isn't always a…
NCTV17 PodcastsTrophy Generation & Screen Time vs. Free Time
The old saying goes that you learn more from failure than success. Yet, today’s teenagers are reporting experiencing high anxiety and depression with the fear…
NCTV17 PodcastsSilvia Hidalgo
While studying to take her citizenship test, Silvia Hidalgo found her government-provided materials lacking. So she took on the challenge on her own to create…
NCTV17 PodcastsImmigration
Today's show will focus on Immigration. We hear about it on the news and in different media formats. But today we will be discussing what’s really happening…
NCTV17 PodcastsSleep Deprivation & Helping Kids Manage Loss
For many Moms, a lack of sleep is something that is often joked about but in this episode, our Moms, tell us it’s nothing to joke about. Parents also hope that…
NCTV17 PodcastsJames Frey
From the New York Times bestselling author of A Million Little Pieces and Bright Shiny Morning comes Katerina, James Frey’s highly anticipated new novel set in…
NCTV17 PodcastsMax Allan Collins & A. Brad Schwartz
Gangster Al Capone and federal agent Eliot Ness are linked in crime history. And their story is a struggle for control of 1930’s Chicago. Award-winning mystery…
NCTV17 PodcastsChloe Neill
In the first thrilling installment of Chloe Neill’s spinoff to the New York Times bestselling Chicagoland Vampires series, a new vampire will find out just how…
NCTV17 PodcastsWomen in Technology
On this episode of Inside the Chamber, we discuss the changing and ever growing field of technology. Join us in our discussion of how women are affecting this…
NCTV17 PodcastsManaging Your Child's Oral Health & Age Appropriate Responsibilities
According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, 45% of all third graders have cavities. On this episode, the Moms navigate the topic of oral health…
NCTV17 PodcastsAuthors Revealed - Anna Quinn
In Anna Quinn’s debut novel, Nora Brown teaches high school English and lives a quiet life in Seattle with her husband and six-year-old daughter. But one…
NCTV17 PodcastsAuthors Revealed - Ibtihaj Muhammad
The First Female Muslim American to Medal at the Olympic Games Named one of TIME‘S 100 Most Influential People Growing up in New Jersey as the only African…
NCTV17 PodcastsThe Naperville Mom's Network - Bullying/Cyberbullying & Back-To-School Blues
Last month we discussed Summer Rules and Grandparents and believe it or not.....now we are talking back-to-school! For many kids, they are happy to go back…
NCTV17 PodcastsAuthors Revealed - Chad Sell
This graphic novel follows a neighborhood of kids who transform ordinary cardboard into fantastical homemade costumes as they explore conflicts with friends…
NCTV17 PodcastsThe Naperville Mom's Network - Summer Rules And Grandparent Involvement & Boundaries
No school and a new schedule can sometimes throw even the best mom off her game! The moms discuss the annual challenge of setting rules for the summer…
NCTV17 PodcastsInside the Chamber - What's the Future of Retail
Today our show will focus on the future of retail business. We hear stories about Sears, Macy's Toys R Us, etc. closing stores or closing their doors…
NCTV17 PodcastsThe Naperville Mom's Network - Social Media & Mom’s Nights Out
On today’s show, the Moms discuss the role of social media in their lives. The world we live in today has changed as a result of technology. Social media…
NCTV17 PodcastsThe Naperville Mom's Network - Mommy Wars & Family Fun
Last month the moms talked about Helicopter Parenting and Mom Tribes. This month they feel brave enough to tackle some of the “Mommy Wars”! Stay at home versus…
NCTV17 PodcastsThe Naperville Mom's Network - Helicopter Parenting & Finding Your Tribe
This episode we’re talking about Helicopter parenting, a popular buzz word in the mom world these days! What type of parenting style do you think best…
NCTV17 PodcastsThe Naperville Mom's Network - Motherhood & Mom Breaks
On this segment, the Moms talk about the 47,000 roles that a mom has to play! One second you are thinking you couldn’t be more blessed, the next you are…
NCTV17 PodcastsAuthors Revealed - Robert Fieseler
Buried for decades, the Up Stairs Lounge tragedy has only recently emerged as a catalyzing event of the gay liberation movement. Naperville native Robert W…
NCTV17 PodcastsInside the Chamber - Opioid Epidemic and How It Impacts Business
Today our show will focus on the Opioid Crisis and how it affects business. According to the Council of Economic Advisors – the opioid drug problem has reached…
NCTV17 PodcastsAuthors Revealed - Michael Koryta - How It Happened
A brutal murder in rural Maine is the focus in this gripping thrill ride of a mystery, How it Happened. Master suspense writer, Michael Koryta, amps up the…
NCTV17 PodcastsThe Naperville Mom's Network - Body Confidence & Healthy Families
On this episode, the Moms tackle a topic that is challenging for so many moms - body confidence. As Dr. Cathy suggests: be kind to yourself and focus on…