Richard & Jimmy are coming to America in May 2006 Richard Vobes is Britain's most prolific Podcaster with over 450 shows to his credit. Featured by the BBC as a Digital Citizen and interviewed on national and local radio. Richard is seen by many as setting the pace of the podcasting world. Funded totally by the listeners, Richard & Jimmy will be observing American life with their daily audio reports and pictures as they travel bringing you amusing insights and interviews with the stars of America, the people themselves. The Richard Vobes Radio Show is not the usual run of the mill podcast aimed at a niche group but a family friendly  show bringing  variety based entertainment daily. Topics covered have been as diverse as Castles,  Canal boating, Real Ale Reviews, Roman Britain, War stories, Veteran cars and even Murder! to name but a few.. Richard and Jimmy want to thank the wonderful listeners for their contributions which have made this journey possible. If you would like to donate a little to help them bring you more fun -     CLICK HERE THE SCHEDULE From May 3rd to May 18th 2006, Richard Vobes and Jimmy Hastell will be travelling across the USA from Chicago, IL to San Antonio, TX. They will be finding out as much about the country as they can and meeting up with the listeners! So even while they are away the show will continue to be podcast  EVERY DAY with a 30 minute audio blog of their journey, as they collect interviews and recordings of their tours and experiences. Keep listening for updates and news from the international travellers   Wednesday 3rd May The Richard Vobes Radio Show arrives - 11:55 at O'Hare Airport. We meet our delightful hosts and trip organisers, Phil and Kimberlee Clark a,  and head back to his places for  tea and crumpets! Lunch,  afternoon Podcast recording, getting used to time zone and then dinner, followed by an audio tour at Al's Hideaway, old Al Capone Speakeasy.       Thursday 4th May 2006 Morning - American Breakfast Experience, visit Batavia Windmill with Lingo.Afternoon - Tour of Lake Forest PD - drive up via 1st MacDonalds in Des Plaines Evening  Beers and chat on the deck - webcam from the deck! http://vobes.camstreams.com     Friday 5th May 2006 Early morning on NBC 5 Chicago in plaza�..watch between 6am and 7am and see if we get to be on TV!! The Untouchables' Gangster Tour - Craig Alton Goose Island Brewery tour (1800 W Fulton) Goose Island podcast - brewpub 1800 Clybourn Ave     Saturday 6th May 2006 Chicago City Greeters Wallking Tour - Chuck Cerny, volunteer Chicago guide.  Meet at Visitor Center, Chicago Cultural Center.  Areas requested:   Chicago Fire, Chicago History, Chinatown   Bikes along the lakefront!!!!  Navy Pier.       Giordano's  - Chicago Deep Dish Pizza - Listener Party   Sunday  7th May 2006 Off to Chuck Tomasi's place and the Studio of Chuck Chat��.West Chicago to Appleton 3.5 hours Chuck has a number of exciting things planed for us here, including a golf game, and watching him record  the Technorama podcast.   Monday 8th May 2006 We are still at Chuck Tomasi's in Appleton, Wisconsin, and attending the Timber Rattler's game in evening! Sounds like fun, wonder if we can have a go?     Tuesday 9th May 2006 Back Chicago with Chuck�.via 1030am Miller Brewery 'Macro Brewery tour!  Great comparison to Goose Island. 2pm FermiLab NAL tour - Chuck & The Boys.  Kurt Riesselmann. Drop the boys off at Dr. Phil's - stay for a beer Chuck!  I hope it's not like this!!!       Wednesday 10th May 2006 Drive West Chicago to St. Louis down Route 66 � Arrival - if the boys could arrive in St. Louis by 1 pm, it would make for a much easier schedule, but this may not be feasible. The trip from Chicago to St. Louis is typically about 5 hours, but even allowing for faster-than-average driving, I would still say 5 hours to 5-1/2 hours owing to the usual construction issues, getting lost, stopping for gas, etc. So if they leave Chicago (depending on what part of town they are departing from) by 8 am, that would be great. But I also understand if they have a late night or other issues. As long as they leave by 9 am for sure. 1 to 2 pm - unload at Bob's house, get acquainted 2:00 pm - travel downtown to riverfront 2:15 pm - brief tour by car of riverfront areas. 2:30 pm - park, walk to Becky Thatcher / Tom Sawyer dock. 3:00 pm - Riverboat Cruise aboard either the Becky Thatcher or Tom Sawyer. Includes tour of wheelhouse with Captain - Also a National Park Service Ranger will be on hand to discuss the river and its environs > - Cruise will also include a box lunch for the boys. 4:15 pm - Walk to Arch grounds 4:30 pm - Take tram to top of the Arch (last tram departs at 5:10 pm) 5:30 pm - Explore Arch grounds and the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial museum to whatever degree they want, although museum closes at 6 pm. > > > � 6:00 pm - Depending on mood, level of energy, etc. they may want to see a little more of the immediate downtown area. I've leave this to decide at the time. 7:00 pm - Dinner at Boardwalk Cafe 9:00 pm - Retire to Chez Blu               Thursday 11th May 2006 Depart by 7am - 8 hrs to Arkadelphia - to meet  Charles and Brandy Stell, enjoy their hospitality and  no doubt sleep in the shed with the famous lasers. Just hope we don't get lost in the piney woods!       Friday 12th May 2006 Charles is taking us to find our fortune - to a Diamond mine where we can pan for jewels or get buried up to our necks in sand!       In the afternoon we drive to Dallas / Fort Worth to meet Weber and  Kindestcut  and stay overnight in a cheap hotel - we are not sure what the plan is here, but I am sure we shall think of some - I bet we are tired and knackered by now and wanting out own beds! But no we have the night life to investigate and the lovely Dallas girls, haven't we, or am I just dreaming?     Saturday 13th May 2006 We are early again and say goodbye to JR and the Dallas gang and head further southto San Antonio - The next destination is Brewer, Jeff Deverter!           Sunday 14th May 2006 We are here for the day and this is yet to be revealed - watch this place - we know the Brewer has some thing cool planned, but he isn't sharing his secrets - those crafty Texans!   Monday 15th May 2006 Flight back to Chicago - AA 8:01am, arr 1036 am       In the afternoon - John DeLap, local historian - History of West Chicago and area, Kline Creek Farm           Tuesday 16th May 2006 Vobes and Jimmy take the Train to Chicago, Millenium Park         Dinner - Chicago Bites with the podcast girls�.  http://www.chicagobites.com     Wednesday 17th May 2006 We meet up with listener Gregor and visit the Rockford - Coronado Theater !         Pick up Jeff Mahoney��..Washington Nationals at Chicago Cubs, Wednesday, 5/17/06 at 7:05PM CDT, Terrace Reserved Infield           Thursday 18th May 2006 A relaxing day in the morning - yet to be arranged, then in the afternoon - we pack our bags and Phil and Kimberlee kick us out! Bye bye - Flight to UK at 20:15 Its all over and we are sad! Back to Blighty - Yipee!   Thank you all for your support!