
Morton
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Oct 30, 2026
WrestleCulture - What Is The Best Halloween Match? Is Sheamus Heading To AEW? Wrestlers As Halloween Candy! Could Dominik Mysterio Betray ANOTHER Woman?!
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52:57Adam WilbournHOST
3-2 at the halfway point.
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52:59Adam WilbournHOST
The pumpkin capital of the world is, according to the internet, Morton, Illinois.
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53:04Adam WilbournHOST
But which of these wrestlers is not from Illinois? I tell you.
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53:10Adam WilbournHOST
Keep you on your toes this quiz, doesn't it? Yeah.
Special LIVE Episode at Brewpoint: Halloween Nostalgia & Ghost Stories
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26:18Lauren MassarellaHOST
So even in other states, if you go to another state, it's likely, it's possible that they were being shipped in from Illinois.
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26:25Lauren MassarellaHOST
Morton, Illinois.
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26:26Lauren MassarellaHOST
Where the hell is Morton? It's near
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26:27Michelle AndersonHOST
Peoria.
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26:28Michelle AndersonHOST
It's near Peoria, Illinois, right? Okay.
The Jack-o'-Lantern Tradition and Pumpkin Economics
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4:38speaker_0HOST
Not at all.
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4:39speaker_0HOST
In fact, a single town, Morton, Illinois, is known as the pumpkin capital.
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4:44speaker_0HOST
They supply nearly 90% of the North American processed market.
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4:48speaker_1HOST
That is insane for one town.
October 28, 2026 - 7 a.m.
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30:13Chris TrubinskyGUEST
So it's very easy and very convenient for a consumer.
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30:16Chris TrubinskyGUEST
We also have our fresh turkeys that are farm-raised locally right in Morton, Illinois.
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30:22Chris TrubinskyGUEST
It's a 100% natural bird.
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30:23Chris TrubinskyGUEST
no solutions, never frozen, the fresh turkeys from Morton.
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30:29Chris TrubinskyGUEST
So you can call and place orders for the fresh turkeys and the smoked turkeys now starting today at Taraski Meats.
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30:35Chris TrubinskyGUEST
Also, our hams will be taking orders for hams and our seasoned prime ribs.
9 MINS LATER
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39:29Darren PritchettCORRESPONDENT
High school volleyball regional action last night.
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39:31Darren PritchettCORRESPONDENT
In 3A at Springfield Landfear, Glenwood down Jacksonville 25-12, 25-23.
10 Fun Facts About Pumpkins
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8:49Mike HawkHOST
Miles, you're closer than you think.
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8:50Mike HawkHOST
Morton, Illinois.
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8:52Mike HawkHOST
Morton, yeah, yeah.
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8:55Mike HawkHOST
95% of the pumpkins grown in the U.S. are harvested in Illinois soil.
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8:58Mike HawkHOST
That's what I'm
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8:58Ted SmithHOST
saying.
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8:59Ted SmithHOST
When you have to do that kind of brag, like there's nothing else going on in your place.
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9:03Mike HawkHOST
And Morton is allegedly responsible for 80% of the world's canned pumpkin production.
HR 3: Oh My Gourd
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41:09Mike HawkHOST
Is it like Ames, Iowa? Miles, you're closer than you think.
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41:13Mike HawkHOST
Morton, Illinois.
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41:14Mike HawkHOST
Morton, yeah, yeah.
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41:17Mike HawkHOST
95% of the pumpkins grown in the U.S. are harvested in Illinois soil.
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41:20Steve HillHOST
That's what I'm saying.
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41:21Steve HillHOST
When you have to do that kind of brag, like, there's nothing else going on in your place.
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41:25Mike HawkHOST
And Morton is allegedly responsible for 80% of the world's canned pumpkin production.
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41:29Steve HillHOST
All right, now you're talking my language.
Floyd returns to Minnesota
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39:31Ryan GlennHOST
So five to four to two.
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39:33Ryan GlennHOST
Next up, what city in the U.S. claims to be the pumpkin capital of the world? Morton, Illinois, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Bakersfield, California, or Shelby, Michigan? Shelby,
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39:44Brie ConwayHOST
Michigan.
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39:45Brie ConwayHOST
Lancaster, California.
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39:49Brie ConwayHOST
Second one.
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39:49Jared GallegosHOST
It's somewhere Illinois.
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39:51Brie ConwayHOST
Morton,
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39:53Ryan GlennHOST
Illinois.
National Pumpkin Day.
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1:53Mark EllisonHOST
In botanical terms, what is the specific name for the type of fruit produced by pumpkins and other hard-rinded squashes characterized by a thick rind and fleshy interior? Question 3.
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2:10Mark EllisonHOST
Which U.S. state, home to the town of Morton nicknamed the Pumpkin Capital of the World, produces the majority of pumpkins grown for canning and processing? Question 4.
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2:26Mark EllisonHOST
Despite the name, most pumpkin spice blends are made entirely of warm baking spices.
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2:32Mark EllisonHOST
What common ingredient is famously not part of the blend? Question 5.
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4:09Mark EllisonHOST
Its tough outer rind and many seeds are hallmark features.
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4:13Mark EllisonHOST
Question 3.
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4:14Mark EllisonHOST
Which state leads U.S. processing pumpkins? Home to Morton.
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4:19Mark EllisonHOST
Illinois.
Halloween etiquette. Karen of the Day. Interesting facts about pumpkins on "National Pumpkin Day"
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20:57Brian SimpsonHOST
Closer.
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20:58Brian SimpsonHOST
Morton, Illinois.
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21:00Jean TaylorHOST
Okay.
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21:00Brian SimpsonHOST
Home of the Libby's Pumpkin Industry.
Rose Bowl Illinois Fighting Illini vs Stanford REMASTERED .
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39:08Al HelferSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Walt Beeser comes in at right end, replacing Larry Stevens.
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39:12Al HelferSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Walt Beeser of Morton, Illinois, junior at 193 pounds.
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39:14Al HelferSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Defensively in the backfield, we have for Illinois, Popey backing up the left side, Borio backing up the right side, Herb Nethery at left halfback, right halfback Stan Wallace, the fullback, or rather not fullback, but safety man is Alfred Grusty, one of the fine ballplayers on defense.
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39:30Al HelferSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
White flag tee out to the right this time for Stanford on first and ten.
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