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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 22h

—The Marty Morning Song—

“Ridin’ In My Car” by NRBQ.

“And I still think about you every time I’m ridin’ in my car…”

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NRBQ - Ridin' in My Car

Throwback Thursday: What I Did 15 Years Ago On October 9,2010 — Meanwhile, Back In Peoria...

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 1d

And now...Your nightly moment of Joan (with Debbie Harry). #JoanJett

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 1d

Throwback Thursday!

Fifteen years ago on October 9th, I went and had my Saturday dinner at the last bar in New York City that you could have a cigarette at. That was my last cigarette I ever smoked inside a bar in New York City!
tinyurl.com/5yhm2umz #MBIP #NYC #Cigarettes #MayorBloomberg

Fifteen years ago I spent a Saturday night in the last bar in New York City that you could actually smoke cigarettes in! Somehow, they got around the smoking ban and they were the only bar in New York...

Laura Nyro & Labelle - Met Him On A Sunday 4AM 's Streetcorner Service (HugLifeEdits)

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 1d

—The Marty Morning Song—

“Met Him On A Sunday” by Laura Nero & LaBelle.

“Well, I met him on a Sunday…”

youtu.be/5lz6Puto1Uk?...

YouTube video by JP Lovecraft

The Marty Monologues: You’ve Got Jail - Tickets On Sale! — Meanwhile, Back In Peoria...

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 2d

And now...Your nightly moment of Joan. #JoanJett

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks so much, Uma!

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks, Uma!

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 2d

Tickets for the Marty Monologues Show happening on Sunday, November 9th are officially on sale! You can buy your tickets at: Lit. On Fire Books, Relics, Acme Comics & Books and Kenny’s Westside, where the show is going to be performed.
tinyurl.com/278s529x #MBIP #Peoria #MartyMonologues

Okay, we’re about a month away from The Marty Monologues, “You’ve Got Jail” show and today tickets go on sale! We sell Marty Monologues tickets the old fashioned way, you have to go out and buy a g...

Pretenders - Stop Your Sobbing (Official Music Video)

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 2d

—The Marty Morning Song—

“Stop Your Sobbing” by The Pretenders.

“Stop all your sobbing…”

youtu.be/uQWk7l8Su2U?...

YouTube video by Pretenders

Downloading Apps - The MBIP Appetizer Tour! Week Number Five @: Weaver’s Fresh Food And Drink — Meanwhile, Back In Peoria...

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 3d

And now...Your nightly moment of Joan. #JoanJett

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 3d

We’re up to our fifth week of the MBIP 2025 Appetizer Tour and this week we sampled a trio of delicious appetizers at Weaver’s Fresh Food and Drink. I was joined by my friend, Nancy and we really enjoyed the appetizers and our afternoon at Weaver’s!
tinyurl.com/3raf9p3w #MBIP #Peoria #Appetizer

We’re up to our fifth week of sampling appetizers in restaurants around Peoria and this week we’re going to sample some pre-dinner goodies at Weaver’s Fresh Food and Drink. And we’re meeting a spec...

Patty Smyth - Downtown Train (Official Video)

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 3d

—The Marty Morning Song—

“Downtown Train” by Patty Smyth.

“Every night it’s just the same…”

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YouTube video by PattySmythVEVO

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 4d

It was and the bisons were the highlight!

Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 4d

Me too!

Saturday Afternoon @: Peoria Bicentennial Block Party — Meanwhile, Back In Peoria...

Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 4d

In honor of Peoria’s Bicentennial 200th Birthday, there was a street party last Saturday on Main Street and Adams and I went and had a blast! There was a fun crowd of people, painted bisons, food, drink and the band Maggie Speaks. And a Photo Booth!
tinyurl.com/mrx8um37 #MBIP #Peoria #StreetParty

Live, from Peoria, it’s Saturday Afternoon starring this week’s host, Downtown Peoria and featuring musical guests, Maggie Speaks. Now please welcome this week’s host, Downtown Peoria!

The Boomtown Rats. I Don't Like Mondays.

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 4d

—The Marty Morning Song—

“I Don’t Like Mondays” by Boomtown Rats.

“I don’t like Mondays…”

youtu.be/8yteMugRAc0?...

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 5d

And now...Your nightly moment of Joan. #JoanJett

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 5d

Yes!

Sunday Links: The O.J. Innocent Verdict - Plus: The MBIP Coming Attractions! — Meanwhile, Back In Peoria...

Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 5d

I was too, it was the first live trial of its kind!

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 5d

Last Friday was the 30th anniversary of the infamous O.J. Simmons “Not Guilty” verdict. In honor of this crazy moment in time, I’ve got links to online articles about the O.J. Simpson murder trial and verdict.
tinyurl.com/4cpvurcp #MBIP #OJSimpson #TheJuiceWasLoose

Last Friday was the 30th anniversary of the date O.J. Simpson was declared not guilty in the deaths of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. It was a shocking moment back ...

Rod Stewart - Every Picture Tells a Story (1971) [HQ+Lyrics]

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 5d

—The Marty Morning Song—

“Every Picture Tells A Story” by Rod Stewart.

“On the Peking Ferry, I was feeling merry…”

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YouTube video by All of Rod Stewart

Meanwhile, Back In Peoria’s Past - This Week: Spalding Pastoral Center — Meanwhile, Back In Peoria...

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 6d

And now...Your nightly moment of Joan (with Michael J. Fox). #JoanJett

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 6d

This week’s trip back in Peoria time features the building that was originally known as Spalding Institute & it’s now the Spalding Pastoral Center.
This post features photos from past posts & links to the posts in their entirety.
tinyurl.com/7tshyc87 #MBIP #Peoria #PeoriaSpaldingInstitute

Spalding Pastoral Center used to be Spalding Institute, which was the oldest Catholic High School in Peoria. I’ve done three blogs from there and below are the photos from those blogs of this histo...

Gin Blossoms - Hey Jealousy (Official Music Video)

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 6d

—The Marty Morning Song—

“Hey Jealousy” by Gin Blossoms.

“Tomorrow we could drive around this town, let the cops chase us around…”

youtu.be/ah5gAkna3jI?...

YouTube video by GinBlossomsVEVO