Marty Wombacher
@martywombacher.bsky.social
I'm a writer who lived in NYC for 19 yrs (1993-2012) & I'm now based in Peoria, IL.
My Blog: https://www.meanwhilebackinpeoria.com/
FB page: https://www.facebook.com/MeanwhileBackInPeoriaMBIP/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@midwestsliceoflife
My Blog: https://www.meanwhilebackinpeoria.com/
FB page: https://www.facebook.com/MeanwhileBackInPeoriaMBIP/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@midwestsliceoflife
A Charlie Brown/Goodfellas Thanksgiving. youtu.be/o60-AYXzFS8?...
A PEANUTS/GOODFELLAS THANKSGIVING
YouTube video by C.C. 95
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November 27, 2025 at 9:12 PM
A Charlie Brown/Goodfellas Thanksgiving. youtu.be/o60-AYXzFS8?...
—The Marty Morning Song—
“Surf’s. Up” by The Beach Boys.
“Columnated ruins domino…”
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“Surf’s. Up” by The Beach Boys.
“Columnated ruins domino…”
youtu.be/v75f5W6LgLM?...
Surf's Up (Remastered 2009)
YouTube video by The Beach Boys - Topic
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November 27, 2025 at 2:43 PM
—The Marty Morning Song—
“Surf’s. Up” by The Beach Boys.
“Columnated ruins domino…”
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“Surf’s. Up” by The Beach Boys.
“Columnated ruins domino…”
youtu.be/v75f5W6LgLM?...
I got a tour by Paul Kluber of some of the floats that will be on display at this Friday’s 138th Annual Santa Claus Parade in downtown Peoria that happens this Friday. tinyurl.com/9a2ukh48 #MBIP #Peoria #SantaClausParade
Peoria Santa Claus Parade Preview! — Meanwhile, Back In Peoria...
Okay, tomorrow is Thanksgiving and that can only mean one thing: The next day (Friday) is the 138th Annual Santa Claus Parade in downtown Peoria! And today is a special day because we’re goin...
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November 26, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I got a tour by Paul Kluber of some of the floats that will be on display at this Friday’s 138th Annual Santa Claus Parade in downtown Peoria that happens this Friday. tinyurl.com/9a2ukh48 #MBIP #Peoria #SantaClausParade
—The Marty Morning Song—
“You Baby” by The Turtles.
“A little bit of sunshine…”
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“You Baby” by The Turtles.
“A little bit of sunshine…”
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THE TURTLES You Baby 📀 {Stereo} 1966 RIP Mark Volman
YouTube video by Smurfstools Oldies Music Time Machine
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November 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM
—The Marty Morning Song—
“You Baby” by The Turtles.
“A little bit of sunshine…”
youtu.be/p5EROc_wQJQ?...
“You Baby” by The Turtles.
“A little bit of sunshine…”
youtu.be/p5EROc_wQJQ?...
—It’s Pizza Night, Let’s Take A Bite—This Week: Nancy’s Chicago Style Thin Crust Pizza—
This week we’re sampling a pizza I’ve never tried before: Nancy’s Chicago Style Thin Crust Pizza! youtu.be/-Gy458GXbRU?...
This week we’re sampling a pizza I’ve never tried before: Nancy’s Chicago Style Thin Crust Pizza! youtu.be/-Gy458GXbRU?...
—It’s Pizza Night, Let’s Take A Bite—This Week: Nancy’s Chicago Style Thin Crust Pizza
YouTube video by Midwest Slice Of Life
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November 25, 2025 at 8:10 PM
—It’s Pizza Night, Let’s Take A Bite—This Week: Nancy’s Chicago Style Thin Crust Pizza—
This week we’re sampling a pizza I’ve never tried before: Nancy’s Chicago Style Thin Crust Pizza! youtu.be/-Gy458GXbRU?...
This week we’re sampling a pizza I’ve never tried before: Nancy’s Chicago Style Thin Crust Pizza! youtu.be/-Gy458GXbRU?...
We’re up to week number ten of sampling appetizers and this week I was joined by my friend, Phenomenal Phil Raso and we sampled two appetizers at Brasky’s Bar & Grill. tinyurl.com/2wmah5h4 #MBIP #Peoria #Appetizers
Downloading Apps - The MBIP 2025 Appetizer Tour • Week Number Ten @: Brasky’s Bar & Grill — Meanwhile, Back In Peoria...
We’ve hit double digits on our appetizer tour and this is the tenth week already! I thought this week we’d sample some appetizers at Brasky’s Bar & Grill and so that’s exactly what we’re going to ...
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November 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
We’re up to week number ten of sampling appetizers and this week I was joined by my friend, Phenomenal Phil Raso and we sampled two appetizers at Brasky’s Bar & Grill. tinyurl.com/2wmah5h4 #MBIP #Peoria #Appetizers
—The Marty Morning Song—
“Talk Of The Town” by Pretenders.
“I made a wish, I said it out loud…”
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“Talk Of The Town” by Pretenders.
“I made a wish, I said it out loud…”
youtu.be/-Kdt1IARNkI?...
Pretenders - Talk Of The Town (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Pretenders
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November 25, 2025 at 3:27 PM
—The Marty Morning Song—
“Talk Of The Town” by Pretenders.
“I made a wish, I said it out loud…”
youtu.be/-Kdt1IARNkI?...
“Talk Of The Town” by Pretenders.
“I made a wish, I said it out loud…”
youtu.be/-Kdt1IARNkI?...
Currently reading: "Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run by Paul McCartney."
I'm on page 64. Paul and Linda just released the album, "Ram" and Paul is upset by the horrible reviews it received. In particular is a scathing review by Jon Landau in Rolling Stone. #PaulMcCartney #Wings #Book
I'm on page 64. Paul and Linda just released the album, "Ram" and Paul is upset by the horrible reviews it received. In particular is a scathing review by Jon Landau in Rolling Stone. #PaulMcCartney #Wings #Book
November 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Currently reading: "Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run by Paul McCartney."
I'm on page 64. Paul and Linda just released the album, "Ram" and Paul is upset by the horrible reviews it received. In particular is a scathing review by Jon Landau in Rolling Stone. #PaulMcCartney #Wings #Book
I'm on page 64. Paul and Linda just released the album, "Ram" and Paul is upset by the horrible reviews it received. In particular is a scathing review by Jon Landau in Rolling Stone. #PaulMcCartney #Wings #Book
Last Saturday there was a musical celebration of the music of Elvis Presley at the 3300 Event Center. The show featured a stage of some of the most talented musicians in the area and the special guest to close the show was Peoria’s own Elvis, Dave Stovall! tinyurl.com/92p8hph7 #MBIP #Peoria #Elvis
Saturday Night @: King Of The Whole Wide World - The Music Of Elvis Presley Live! @: 3300 Event Center — Meanwhile, Back In Peoria...
Live, from Peoria, Illinois, it’s Saturday Night starring this week’s host, 3300 Event Center with special musical guests, The Craig Moore Elvis Experience! Now, please welcome this week’s host, 33...
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November 24, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Last Saturday there was a musical celebration of the music of Elvis Presley at the 3300 Event Center. The show featured a stage of some of the most talented musicians in the area and the special guest to close the show was Peoria’s own Elvis, Dave Stovall! tinyurl.com/92p8hph7 #MBIP #Peoria #Elvis
—The Marty Morning Song—
“I Want Candy” by Bow Wow Wow.
“Sets the summer sun on fire…”
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“I Want Candy” by Bow Wow Wow.
“Sets the summer sun on fire…”
youtu.be/zGqV89o0L18?...
Bow Wow Wow - I Want Candy - Live 1983 - HD Video
YouTube video by Moog Bass
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November 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
—The Marty Morning Song—
“I Want Candy” by Bow Wow Wow.
“Sets the summer sun on fire…”
youtu.be/zGqV89o0L18?...
“I Want Candy” by Bow Wow Wow.
“Sets the summer sun on fire…”
youtu.be/zGqV89o0L18?...
This coming Thursday is Thanksgiving, so today I’m featuring online links to stories and a video about the best and maybe only Thanksgiving-themed movie: Planes, Trains and Automobiles. tinyurl.com/2j7nyvk7 #MBIP #Thanksgiving #PlanesTrainsAndAutomobiles
Sunday Links: Planes, Trains and Automobiles - Plus: The MBIP Coming Attractions! — Meanwhile, Back In Peoria...
This coming Thursday is Thanksgiving and I have one Thanksgiving tradition I faithfully follow every year: After the dinner is over and I come home, I make sure that my refrigerator is well-stocked ...
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November 23, 2025 at 5:11 PM
This coming Thursday is Thanksgiving, so today I’m featuring online links to stories and a video about the best and maybe only Thanksgiving-themed movie: Planes, Trains and Automobiles. tinyurl.com/2j7nyvk7 #MBIP #Thanksgiving #PlanesTrainsAndAutomobiles
—The Marty Morning Song—
“How To Be Dumb” by Elvis Costello.
“Are you ready to take your place in a modern museum of mistakes…”
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“How To Be Dumb” by Elvis Costello.
“Are you ready to take your place in a modern museum of mistakes…”
youtu.be/2Q7sFEe_H-o?...
How to Be Dumb
YouTube video by Elvis Costello - Topic
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November 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
—The Marty Morning Song—
“How To Be Dumb” by Elvis Costello.
“Are you ready to take your place in a modern museum of mistakes…”
youtu.be/2Q7sFEe_H-o?...
“How To Be Dumb” by Elvis Costello.
“Are you ready to take your place in a modern museum of mistakes…”
youtu.be/2Q7sFEe_H-o?...
WWCT has been a force in Peoria radio since the ’70’s & as you can imagine, there’s a lot of rich history there. It’s a history that has been pretty much undocumented, until recently. Tom Arbogast took on the mighty task of compiling an oral history of WWCT. tinyurl.com/3yke5pwb #MBIP #Peoria #Radio
Meanwhile, Back In Peoria’s Past - The Oral History Of WWCT - Plus: Online Links — Meanwhile, Back In Peoria...
While the origins of rock radio WWCT go back to 1971, the format of the station truly came to life in 1976 when it became Peoria’s first FM “Album Station” format. The station’s gone through many c...
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November 22, 2025 at 5:06 PM
WWCT has been a force in Peoria radio since the ’70’s & as you can imagine, there’s a lot of rich history there. It’s a history that has been pretty much undocumented, until recently. Tom Arbogast took on the mighty task of compiling an oral history of WWCT. tinyurl.com/3yke5pwb #MBIP #Peoria #Radio
Do You Wanna Dance 📀 The Beach Boys {Stereo} 1965
YouTube video by Smurfstools Oldies Music Time Machine
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November 22, 2025 at 3:20 PM
It’s Friday & that means it’s time for our weekly snacking post on another Friday Bites post. This week we’re sampling Liquor Store Snacks from Binny’s Beverage Depot & we also paired the snacks off with a giant can of Bud Light. tinyurl.com/ypufbx5p #MBIP #Peoria #Friday #Snacks
Friday Bites! • Your Friday Snack Attack! - This Week: Liquor Store Snacks From Binny’s Beverage Depot — Meanwhile, Back In Peoria...
We’re adding a new category to our Friday snack posts: “Liquor Store Snacks.” Liquor stores always have a decent supply of snacks to go along with the booze they sell. And speaking of booze, since ...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
It’s Friday & that means it’s time for our weekly snacking post on another Friday Bites post. This week we’re sampling Liquor Store Snacks from Binny’s Beverage Depot & we also paired the snacks off with a giant can of Bud Light. tinyurl.com/ypufbx5p #MBIP #Peoria #Friday #Snacks
—The Marty Morning Song—
“Dialogue (Pt. I & II)” by Chicago.
“When it’s time to function as a feeling human being, will your Bachelor of Arts help you get by…”
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“Dialogue (Pt. I & II)” by Chicago.
“When it’s time to function as a feeling human being, will your Bachelor of Arts help you get by…”
youtu.be/kynzW7b0790?...
Dialogue, Pt. I & Pt. II (2002 Remaster)
YouTube video by Chicago - Topic
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November 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
—The Marty Morning Song—
“Dialogue (Pt. I & II)” by Chicago.
“When it’s time to function as a feeling human being, will your Bachelor of Arts help you get by…”
youtu.be/kynzW7b0790?...
“Dialogue (Pt. I & II)” by Chicago.
“When it’s time to function as a feeling human being, will your Bachelor of Arts help you get by…”
youtu.be/kynzW7b0790?...
We continue of holiday shopping tour of The Six Shops Of Xmas and this week we stopped at Acme Comics for a tour of this fun and unique store here in Peoria. You can win a 40 dollar gift certificate to Acme by reading this post!
tinyurl.com/mkzv79b #MBIP #Peoria #Xmas
tinyurl.com/mkzv79b #MBIP #Peoria #Xmas
The Six Shops Of Xmas - Shop Number Two: Acme Comics & Books — Meanwhile, Back In Peoria...
We’re continuing our countdown tour of the six local Peoria shops you should visit while buying gifts for your family and friends and our second stop is one of my favorite shops in Peoria, Acme Comics...
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November 20, 2025 at 5:11 PM
We continue of holiday shopping tour of The Six Shops Of Xmas and this week we stopped at Acme Comics for a tour of this fun and unique store here in Peoria. You can win a 40 dollar gift certificate to Acme by reading this post!
tinyurl.com/mkzv79b #MBIP #Peoria #Xmas
tinyurl.com/mkzv79b #MBIP #Peoria #Xmas