{"podcast":{"title":"Along The Rock","slug":"along-the-rock-7081292","podcast_index_feed_id":7081292,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fc1413b8/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://theradar.online","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/42191742/42191742-1728502250084-6f8de7555475a.jpg","author":"The Radar Free Press","episode_count":435,"summary":"Along the Rock, a video podcast produced by The Radar Free Press. We speak with local people regarding nonprofits, upcoming events, awards and news for the areas of Dixon, Rock Falls and Sterling in northwest Illinois.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T00:17:45.237724+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/along-the-rock-7081292"},"episode":{"title":"Inside The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee | Along the Rock","slug":"inside-the-25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee-along-the-rock","published_at":"2026-07-07T21:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/along-the-rock-7081292/inside-the-25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee-along-the-rock","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/along-the-rock-7081292","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radarfreepress/episodes/Inside-The-25th-Annual-Putnam-County-Spelling-Bee--Along-the-Rock-e3lnvp6","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fc1413b8/podcast/play/122469606/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-6%2F427466757-44100-2-fa59d695f3e63.mp3","summary":"Get ready to laugh, cheer, and maybe even spell your way onto the stage! On this episode of Along the Rock , host Kierstyn Long is joined by Ellen Bentley , Jenna Mingus , and Joel Megill from Woodlawn Arts Academy to preview this summer's production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee . Learn why this fan-favorite musical is returning by popular demand, what makes every performance unique, how audience volunteers become part of the show, and why the cast says this hilarious production is unlike anything else you'll see this summer. Whether you're a longtime theater fan or looking for a fun night out, this free outdoor performance is one you won't want to miss. 📅 Performance Dates: July 9–11 📍 Location: Woodlawn Arts Academy Outdoor Stage 💲 Admission: FREE 🪑 What to Bring: Lawn chairs or blankets for seating. 👨‍👩‍👧 Recommended Audience: Ages 13+ due to some mature themes. 👉 Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe for more local stories from the Sauk Valley and beyond. 🎧 Listen to the full podcast and explore more at https://theradar.online 🎤 Highlights: 0:00 – Introduction 0:22 – Why Woodlawn Theatre brought back The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 1:27 – Audience participation and volunteer spellers 2:50 – Rehearsals, music and organized chaos 3:34 – Building friendships through community theater 5:24 – Meet the characters: Rona Lisa Peretti & Doug Panch 6:34 – Improv, audience interaction and unique performances every night 8:25 – Why no two live theater performances are ever the same 10:01 – Favorite moments and challenges of playing each role 11:20 – Show dates, location and what to bring 12:17 – How to volunteer as a spelling bee contestant 13:12 – Final invitation to attend the show 13:31 – Closing remarks Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…","meta_description":"Get ready to laugh, cheer, and maybe even spell your way onto the stage! On this episode of Along the Rock , host Kierstyn Long is joined by Ellen Bentley…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":849,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/along-the-rock-7081292/episodes/inside-the-25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee-along-the-rock/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/along-the-rock-7081292/inside-the-25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee-along-the-rock.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}