Lin Brehmer
On-Air: Monday – Friday 5:30-10am
Host: Lin’s Bin
Nothing much survives from Brehmer’s high school years except rumor and innuendo. He distinguished himself as the starting pitcher for the varsity baseball team from 1969 to 1972. He also spent winters in a Kelly-green Speedo as a member of the McBurney swim team. All pictures were destroyed by the government. [Read Lin's Full Bio]
Lin’s Bin: The South
What is it with pop culture’s current fixation on the South? Hit dramas and reality shows focus on the extremes of Southern culture, highlighting differences that make it hard for northerners to believe we all [...]
A Baby For The XRT Family [Listen]
This morning we celebrated the circle game. You know. “The seasons go ‘round and ‘round and the painted ponies go up and down.” XRT’s own Kristin Kay gave birth to her first child. A son [...]
Linside Chicago: Schorlings Park [Listen]
Have you wondered how much of our baseball history has been lost to the ages? This week we reveal a spot where the Cubs and Sox played each other in The World Series. Download FREE [...]
Lin’s Bin: First Concert [Free Download]
Nothing is cuter than seeing someone’s child hoisted up on their shoulders with the devil horns flying proudly in the air as rock and roll blares in the background. What’s not cute is when the [...]
Lin’s Bin: Where Are The Flying Cars?
If popular culture in the last 100 years has taught us anything at all, it’s taught us that we should all be driving flying cars right now. So, where are they? What is it about [...]
Lin’s Bin: Mom
Lin Brehmer Lin reminds us why the love from a mother can never be replaced. Download FREE Music Connect With XRT On Facebook & Twitter
Lin’s Bin: Little League Part Two [Free Download]
Batter up! Coach Brehmer steps up to the plate and explains why despite their success, our parents know better for our batting stance than major leaguers. Listen To More Episodes Of Lin’s Bin Download FREE [...]
Lin’s Bin: Little League Part One [Free Download]
For many , Little League baseball is the pinnacle of our athletic experience. What a joy it is to spend an entire day outside playing baseball emulating your favorite major league stars batting stance, fielding [...]
Making Bets on Kentucky Derby Day [Playlist]
Imagine our disappointment when Fear The Kitten was scratched from The Kentucky Derby. “Fear the Kitten” sounds like a viral youtube video. Now what horse do we bet on based on its having a cool [...]
Linside Chicago: Steppenwolf Theatre Company [Listen]
Vantage points. In a metropolis of historic architecture and formidable skyscrapers, we look for vantage points to view our skyline. Rooftops, beaches, high rises. We look to the center of the city. Sometimes these vantage [...]
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