Episode 38

Riverside Pizza & Pub's Chris Otepka: Musician and "Utility Man"

Just before the pandemic, Chris Otepka helped open Riverside Pizza and Pub in his hometown of Batavia with a few of his friends. Now he's helping run it. But most of his adult life, Chris Otepka was a touring musician.

On this episode of Area Code: Batavia, I speak with Chris about his long journey back home, what he learned about himself and Batavia while traveling the country, and his consistent presence in his friends' life as a "utility man".

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Area Code: Batavia is produced by Area Code Audio. It's hosted and produced by Richard Clark. Edited and mixed by Matt Linder. Additional production help from Jennifer Clark.

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Area Code: Batavia
A podcast about what it means to belong in Batavia, IL.

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Richard Clark

Richard Clark has lived in Batavia for 8 years. He is the owner of Area Code Audio, a podcast agency that works with brands, organizations, and individuals to connect more deeply with their audience.