Episodes
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
#9 - Reppin What You Love with Francis Almeda
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
This episode Dion (@Dionsmusica) talks to Francis Almeda (@almedagrill), founder of Reppin Pins. Reppin makes pins that represent what you love, and does it in amazingly stylish fashion!
After a few weeks of back and forth emails, we were able to finally pin Francis down (get it?) and talk all things pins. We've been a fan of Reppin for a few years now, so we were super excited to talk about the business, how it started, and what the future may hold for the Chicago based company. Francis and Dion also talk Jiu Jitsu, which is how they met, and additionally, as per usual, Dion digs in for tips on successful relationships from Francis, who is a married man. Knowledge is Power!
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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)
Thursday Oct 17, 2019
#7 - Let's Talk About The Chicago Teachers Strike!
Thursday Oct 17, 2019
Thursday Oct 17, 2019
This week Dion (@Dionsmusica) talks about the upcoming Chicago Teachers Strike. Dion is a former educator, a former Chicago Public Schools teacher, and a former Chicago Teachers Union member, having taught 4 years in a public school setting, 2 of those in Chicago.
We didn't think it was fair to ask a teacher or a parent to put themselves in a compromising position, so Dion felt comfortable talking the strike, interspersing his own personal knowledge, being a part of the 2012 Chicago Public Schools strike.
In his own special way, Dion weaves his way through a variety of stories about his education experience, as well as talking about the importance of the sticking points of the CTU demands list. Definitely check out this unique perspective on Chicago schools and education.
They come up in the conversation, so be sure to check out The Civic Lab.
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Also, big shout out to Jessica Lipon, from Episode 3, who reached out to let us know she went and ordered some Mad Unicorn Eats. You should do the same. Go order some Mad Unicorn Eats, and let them know OTBP sent you!
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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:
- 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)