"Our Daily Show!" Welcomes Special Guests for More In-Depth Coverage
CJ Nasello’s "Our Daily Show!" is growing with recurring local guests.
ALTON - “Our Daily Show!” features host CJ Nasello and several guests every week, but who are some of the familiar faces supporting the show?
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RiverBender started “Our Daily Show with CJ Nasello” in 2022, and the podcast has grown quite a bit since its beginning. Live every weekday morning from 9–11 a.m. and available to stream anytime, “Our Daily Show!” tells the story of the Riverbend community with each interview.
“It’s a real gift to get to know the community like this,” Nasello said. “When we created the show, our mission was to spotlight all the cool things and people in the Riverbend area. We do that every morning, and it’s great to see that people resonate with it.”
While there are fresh interviews every day, the show welcomes a few recurring supporters each month. Nasello expressed his appreciation for these guests and their insights as community staples.
Curtis Stephens from Stephens Planning jumps on the show every Monday morning to bring insights on how he helps his clients achieve more. Stephens Planning offers independent fiduciary planning, and Stephens is happy to share information about his work and his offerings with the community.
Hayner Public Library District is a regular guest on the show, appearing on the first and last Monday of each month. The organization goes way beyond books, hence the segment’s name, “Beyond the Shelves.” Hayner’s executive director, Mary Cordes, shares more about everything the library does for their district.
The North Alton-Godfrey Business Council spotlights different businesses on the first Tuesday of every month. This group goes out of its way to support local businesses and organizations, and “Our Daily Show!” is happy to welcome these community leaders on the show to highlight their work.
The Alton River Dragons make headlines all summer long, and you can peek behind-the-scenes and meet the players on the show every Wednesday from now through the end of the season. Nasello, an athlete himself, loves chatting with the River Dragons and hearing more about their pre- and post-game rituals, their team dynamic, and other fun.
Vitality Women’s Clinic is a pro-life, faith-based pregnancy center in Godfrey that comes on the show every Wednesday to share more about their services. Executive Director Jackie Duty is happy to talk about Vitality’s work to support individuals experiencing unplanned pregnancies, as well as new parents and other community members.
Lacy McDonald, a regular contributor to RiverBender.com, makes an appearance once a week to provide more context to her “100 Years Ago” articles. McDonald’s pieces explore local 1920s headlines and the history surrounding them. Nasello and McDonald chat about history and local happenings.
Attorney Keith Short brings legal insights to the show with Keith Short & Associates. His real-world experience guides him through his conversations with Nasello as he shares more about cases and their legal impact on the community.
Longtime partner OSF St. Anthony’s Health Center offers educational segments on how to care for your health and utilize their programs to keep our community healthy and happy. Healthcare professionals stop by the show to give their advice and inform community members about the local services that can help them.
“All of these organizations and people mean a lot to me,” Nasello added. “I’m grateful for the chance to spotlight them on the show. I hope people who need these services or information will listen in and feel like their community has their back, because we do.”
Visit the official Daily Show page to watch every weekday morning from 9–11 a.m., or stream it anytime on RiverBender.com, YouTube, our Facebook page, or ROKU TV!
If you are interested in being a special guest or monthly sponsor of the show, please reach out to cj@riverbender.com or give us a call at 618-465-9850.
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