Episodes

  • Summer Eats - Season 2: Episode 2 (Olympic Gyros)
    Jun 12 2024

    AJ and Michael Tappa are back for the summer of 2024 with the award-winning "Summer Eats." On this episode, Olympic Gyros at 207 W. 53rd St., Davenport, Iowa, is featured in this lunchtime review. Special guests for this episode include David Baker, general manager of KALA, and Tappa friend Colin Saunders.

    Music for this season's podcast is used with permission ("Summer Eats," lyrics and concept by David Baker, music created through AI within terms of service from udio.com).

    The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University!

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    31 mins
  • Summer Eats - Season 2: Episode 1 (La Duena Cocina)
    May 29 2024

    AJ and Michael Tappa are back for the summer of 2024 with the award-winning "Summer Eats." On this episode, La Duena Cocina at 1330 Washington Street, Davenport, Iowa, is featured in this lunchtime review. Special guests for this episode include David Baker, general manager of KALA, and Steve Tappa, journalist and SAU graduate (and dad of AJ and Michael).

    Music for this season's podcast is used with permission ("Summer Eats," lyrics and concept by David Baker, music created through AI within terms of service from udio.com).

    The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University!

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    55 mins
  • Summer Eats: Episode 8 (Cheesy Cow)
    Aug 16 2023

    In the final edition of this limited podcast series, The Tappa Brothers, AJ and Michael, review Cheesy Cow: Mac & Cheesery.

    Who doesn't like macaraoni and cheese? Find out about this Quad-City favorite located near the TBK Sports Complex, Bettendorf, Iowa.

    Have a comment or suggestion for The Tappa Brothers? Email us at: kala@sau.edu

    The opinions expressed are those of the hosts and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University.

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    31 mins
  • Summer Eats: Episode 7 (Hawaiian Bros.)
    Aug 2 2023

    The 7th edition of "Summer Eats: A Tappa Time Podcast" features Hawaiian Bros. and its new location in Davenport, Iowa!

    AJ and Michael Tappa are joined by David Baker for this edition, recorded August 2, 2023.

    The opinions expressed are those of the hosts and their guests and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University.

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    36 mins
  • Summer Eats: Episode 6 (Meatball's Sandwich Co.)
    Jul 25 2023

    Meatball's Sandwich Co. is the featured restaurant for this podcast. The restaurant is located at 2317 Cumberland Square Dr, Bettendorf, Iowa.

    AJ and Michael Tappa are joined by Jimmy Tappa, David Baker and Sierra Mari this time.

    The opinions expressed are those of the hosts and their guests and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University.

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    54 mins
  • Summer Eats: Episode 5 (The Quad Cities' Very Own Taco Pizza)
    Jul 6 2023

    "In Napoli where love is king
    When boy meets girl here's what they say...
    When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie
    That's amore..."

    The crew is back to review various styles of taco pizza from local (Quad-City) venues. Thanks to the restaurants reviewed today, the crew had a difficult time rating them because THEY WERE ALL SO GOOD!

    Who came out on top, though? Was it Happy Joe's, the global originator of taco pizza? Gunchies, in west Davenport? Harris Pizza #4, in Davenport? Or something different, and delicious - Lopiez, downtown Davenport?

    Find out by listening to this episode! The opinions expressed are those of the hosts and the guests and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University

    David Baker's poor rendition of Capitol Records' "That's Amore," a 1953 song by composer Harry Warren and lyricist Jack Brooks, was originally performed by Dean Martin.

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    50 mins
  • Summer Eats: Episode 4 (Sakura Express)
    Jun 22 2023

    Two new reviewers join hosts AJ and Michael for this edition of "Summer Eats: A Tappa Time Podcast."

    Jordan and Parker take a taste of Sakura Express, at 2427 53rd Ave, Bettendorf, Iowa, along with our eternally-hungry hosts AJ and Michael Tappa. This episode was recorded on June 21, 2023.

    The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and the guests, and not necessarily those of KALA Radio or St. Ambrose University.

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    38 mins
  • Summer Eats: Episode 3 (Jeffiez)
    Jun 14 2023

    On the third edition of "Summer Eats: A Tappa Time Podcast," AJ, Michael, Sierra and David review the cuisine at Jeffiez, 1401 W. 7th Street, in Davenport. This episode was recorded June 14, 2023.

    The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and the guests, and not necessarily those of KALA Radio or St. Ambrose University.

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    41 mins