Episodes

Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
#14 - Music, Roller Derby & Life w/ Amy "Fun Fetti" Litviak
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
This episode Dion (@Dionsmusica) talks with music aficionado, roller derby girl, and mom Amy "Fun Fetti" Litviak (@kupkake_Amy) In addition to staying active as a "band mom," working full-time, and helping take care of her family, Amy is a member of the Vindicated Vixens Roller Derby Team.
Dion and Amy met years ago while enjoying bands in the local Chicago rock music scene, so that's where the conversation begins. From there, Dion aims to learn more about roller derby. Finally Dion and Amy talk being parents of teenagers, and what it's like being so busy and maintaining a happy and fruitful relationship.
Also, there was so much talk about music, we went ahead and asked Amy to create a playlist of some of her favorite songs. Go on over to Spotify for the OTBP Episode 14 Funfetti Playlist
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Acknowledgements:
This show was recorded on:
- Blue Yeti Microphone
- Audacity
Intro music courtesy of: https://www.purple-planet.com. The place for royalty free music.
Podcast Artwork courtesy of HEATHER CALVERT (@HCAL23)

Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
#13 - Basking In The Heartland w/ Heather Calvert
Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
This episode Dion (@Dionsmusica) talks with Off The Beaten Podcast Graphic Artist Heather Calvert (@HCAL23). Dion and Heather got together recently for the 1st Annual OTBP Podcast Retreat, in the fun and fabulous Quad Cities.
When Dion needed a logo for his soon to be released podcast, and was stressing over the price for a good logo, Heather offered to create it for free. Since then, she has supplied all graphic design needs for OTBP, and has asked for nothing in return. After 4 days of brainstorming, and doing a lot of behind the scenes work, we thought it was a great time to finally get Heather behind the microphone so that you all could get to know the face behind the artwork.
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Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/
Also, we have an exclusive offer for OTBP listeners! Visit reppinpins.com and get 20% off your entire order with discount code OTBP20. You won't find this deal anywhere else!
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Got something to say?
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Email us: beingsillyinthecity@gmail.com
Calling all musicians!!! Would you like your music featured on an episode of OTBP? E-mail us a streaming link: beingsillyinthecity@gmail.com
Acknowledgements:
This show was recorded on:
- Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Audio Interface
- Focusrite Scarlett CM25 Mkii Microphone.
- Shure KSM32 Microphone
- Audacity
Intro music courtesy of: https://www.purple-planet.com. The place for royalty free music.
Podcast Artwork courtesy of HEATHER CALVERT (@HCAL23)

Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
#12 - I'm Still Alive!
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
This episode Dion (@Dionsmusica) talks about a plethora of revelations and thoughts he had while laid up over the weekend with a horrible bout of food poisoning! It was really bad!
Dion discusses not only being sick and his subsequent recovery, but also dating and cuffing season. He also shouts out podcasts that he's been listening to over the past two weeks, and a few other topics to boot!
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Got something to say?
Give us a call and leave a voicemail: (312) 488-9068
Email us: beingsillyinthecity@gmail.com
Calling all musicians!!! Would you like your music featured on an episode of OTBP? E-mail us a streaming link: beingsillyinthecity@gmail.com
Acknowledgements:
This show was recorded on:
- Focusrite Scarlett CM25 Mkii Microphone.
- Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Audio Interface
- Audacity
Intro music courtesy of: https://www.purple-planet.com. The place for royalty free music.
Podcast Artwork courtesy of HEATHER CALVERT (@HCAL23)