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Spilling the Village Tea

Robin Rutkowski, Jay Wadhwa

Booking Overview

A local civic show where listeners meet area public servants and candidates and get a mini civics lesson along with a personal look at who’s behind the public roles. It’s a strong platform for community-focused leaders—especially around elections, public service, and local sustainability initiatives.

Metrics

Episodes: 51

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

spillingthevillagetea@gmail.com

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Host

Robin Rutkowski - Host and creator of Spilling the Village Tea. Leads episodes that introduce local public servants and candidates and provides a mini civics lesson with a personal perspective on community leadership.

Jay Wadhwa - Editor for Spilling the Village Tea. Works on episode production and post-editing.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Local public servants, elected/appointed officials, and active political candidates; leaders/organizers tied to civic participation or local government reform; executives of county/community institutions (e.g., forest preserve) with measurable sustainability or public-impact programs.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership role in a local government body or public institution, Demonstrated program outcomes (e.g., sustainability/energy initiatives, conservation efforts), Active candidacy for local office or meaningful prior public-service role, Founder/organizer of a community democracy or civic participation initiative

Recent Guest Discussions

Travis Misurell - Digital Democracy/civic Infrastructure; Fair Access For Candidates; Citizen-owned Civic Systems; Candidate Match/assessment Concepts

Christopher Espinoza - Experience Serving On District 99 School Board; Reasons For Running For Dupage County Board; How Background Informs Priorities

Daniel Hebreard - Green Energy And Sustainability Initiatives; Renewable Electricity/solar Hot Water/green Fleet; Net Zero And Conservation Facilities; River Restoration And Landfill Sustainability

Recent Topics

Local Government, Civic Education, Public Service, Elections, Public Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Spilling the Village Tea
:

The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) in Dupage County

September 29, 2026

On this episode of Spilling the Village Tea, Dr. Duong "Tony" Nguyen, Chief Medical Officer of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), details the purpose why a couple hundred Dupage County residents have been invited via mail to participate in the survey. The operation has been set up in Burr Ridge this October and Dr. Nguyen explains various testing and how the results are used to improve the health of all!Links:https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhanes/Thanks to the ...

November 2026 Ballot Intiative: 708 for Downers Grove Township with Debbie Hare and Mike Murray

September 14, 2026

Hello Villagers!  In our continued efforts to prepare for the November 2026 election, this episode targets those of you in the Downers Grove Township which includes:  east of County Line Road, west to Woodward Ave., north to 39th Street and south to to the I & M Canal which means not all of Downers Grove is within the boundaries.  Westmont and Darien are within the boundaries while parts of Woodridge, Hinsdale, Willowbrook and Lemont are also within the boundaries.  708 for Downers Grove ...

Introducing Digital Democracy with Travis Misurell of FiNC, Future is Now Coalition

March 16, 2026

Hello Villagers! This episode features Travis Misurell, founder of the Future is Now Coalition (FiNC). Travis has been concerned about issues many Americans are also concerned about and he identifies it thusly: "right now, big money and party gatekeepers control who you are even allowed to vote for. You're stuck choosing between two pre-approved options and hoping one is slightly less bad." FiNC is building a new civic infrastructure, owned by citizens, where every candidate ...

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Frequently asked questions

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Spilling the Village Tea
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How do I get in touch with Spilling the Village Tea?

Spilling the Village Tea is hosted by Robin Rutkowski and Jay Wadhwa. Its publicly listed email is spillingthevillagetea@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Spilling the Village Tea?

The publicly listed email for Spilling the Village Tea: spillingthevillagetea@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Spilling the Village Tea have?

Podseeker estimates Spilling the Village Tea reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Spilling the Village Tea?

Spilling the Village Tea typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Local public servants, elected/appointed officials, and active political candidates; leaders/organizers tied to civic participation or local government reform; executives of county/community institutions (e.g., forest preserve) with measurable sustainability or public-impact programs. Common among recent guests: Leadership role in a local government body or public institution; Demonstrated program outcomes (e.g., sustainability/energy initiatives, conservation efforts); Active candidacy for local office or meaningful prior public-service role. Recent guests include Travis Misurell, Christopher Espinoza, and Daniel Hebreard.

How hard is it to get booked on Spilling the Village Tea?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Spilling the Village Tea cover?

Recent episodes cover Local Government, Civic Education, Public Service, Elections, and Public Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

spillingthevillagetea@gmail.com

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