Episodes
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
#65 - I Didn‘t Meet a Mosh Pit I Didn‘t Like at Riot Fest 2021!!!
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Welcome back to a very special episode of Off The Beaten Podcast. I went and sat outside on the curb, enjoyed a beautiful fall day, and recounted the amazing time I had at Riot Fest 2021, which made it's triumphant return after being cancelled in 2020. Tune in to hear about all of my mosh pit adventures, and all the amazing bands I saw.
If you went to Riot Fest, drop me a line and let me know how your experience was, and what was your favorite band?
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Sunday Aug 22, 2021
#64 - A Veteran Reflects on the Afghanistan Withdrawal
Sunday Aug 22, 2021
Sunday Aug 22, 2021
My apologies for not recognizing my amazing supporters this episode either through your amazing feedback or buying me a cup of coffee, but I wanted to get right to the brass tax this episode.
The ongoing withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan, as well as the departure of refugees has had me feeling some kind of way, as I'm sure it has other members of the veteran community. I felt I would be remiss if I didn't offer my thoughts, as well as information for other veterans who may need someone to talk to. You're never alone brothers and sisters.
Resources:
- Veterans Crisis Line
- Serial Season Two on Bowe Bergdahl
- Post Reports Podcast
- Realist Ethics: Just War Traditions as Power Politics by Valerie Morkevicius
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Monday Jul 19, 2021
#63 - Summertime Chi
Monday Jul 19, 2021
Monday Jul 19, 2021
First and foremost, if you're not signed up for the OTBP Newsletter, sign up immediately to get the Official OTBP 2021 Summer To-Do List. The contents in there is top secret! However, I decided to talk about a few #summertimechi events that didn't make the list, but that you all should know about.
What is your favorite Summertime Chicago activity? Slide into my DM's and let me know.
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Resources:
- Bae Coffee
- The Lemonade Land
- Cookies & Conversations
- Spanish Soul
- Sundays on State
- Grant Park Music Festival
- You're Such a Catch Podcast
- NerdCage Live
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Cover Photo by Antonio Gabola on Unsplash
Sunday Jun 20, 2021
Sunday Jun 20, 2021
On this episode of the podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Alicia Zyburt and Devon Owens, co-founders of BAE Coffee.
What do you do when you find yourself furloughed from work during a global pandemic?
Well what Alicia & Devon did was put their talents together (marketing & culinary) as well as their mutual experiences as baristas, and gave birth to @baecoffeeco.
We talked about that experience, the birth of Bae Coffee Co, and their thoughts and feelings around the power of coffee to bring people together, and how “life is too short for a bad cup of coffee.”
You can check out BAE Coffee at the following spots:
Resources:
- Brewpoint Coffee (formerly Brewpooint Workshop)
- Allies for Community Business
- Metric Coffee
- Ceremony Coffee Roasters
- Sparrow Coffee
- Metropolis Coffee
- Dark Matter Coffee
- Side Practice Coffee
- Coffee, Hip Hop & Mental Health
- Riverforest Kitchen
- Carnivore Butcher Shop
- Sugar Beet Food Coop
- Sugar Beet Schoolhouse
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Thursday May 13, 2021
#60 - OTBP Presents: Real Talk "Stop Asian Hate" w/ Abby Goodman
Thursday May 13, 2021
Thursday May 13, 2021
In this episode of Off The Beaten Podcast, I showcase an episode created by my niece Abby Goodman, Real Talk: Stop Asian Hate. I thought my heart was gonna burst when I heard it, and I had to share it with all of you. Abby and her friend Anika tackle this topic amazingly well, so be sure to check this one out, and share it!!!!
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Photo by Robinson Greig on Unsplash
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
#59 - Dispatches From The Road: Nashville
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
This is a first time for OTBP. I took the show on the road. I recorded this episode in the lovely podcast booth at The Russell Nashville Hotel. I had to take advantage and offer my thoughts on the lovely city of Nashville (and huge shout out to Hendersonville). Resources down below for everyone and everyplace I mention. Enjoy!!!
Resources:
- The Russell Nashville
- Bongo Roasting Co. (Bongo East)
- National Museum of African American Music
- Legendairy Milkshake Bar
- I Dream of Weenie
- Lime Scooters
- Hannah Robersonn
- Aubrey Knox
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Saturday Apr 17, 2021
#58 - Talking Chicago History with Willarene McGill - Part 2!
Saturday Apr 17, 2021
Saturday Apr 17, 2021
Welcome to Off The Beaten Podcast. This episode, continues my conversation with Chicagoan Willarene McGill. This is part 2 of our conversation and continue on from how she got to Chicago, and how she made a way for herself in not only a new city, but a large, segregated city like Chicago, to conversations of politics and changes in the city over time.
Resources:
- The Sheraton Hotel at 505 N. Michigan Ave. is now the Intercontinental Chicago Hotel - https://www.icchicagohotel.com/explore
- Book: The Almighty Black P Stone Nation: The Rise, Fall and Resurgence of an American Gang by Natalie Moore and Lance Williams
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Thursday Mar 04, 2021
#54 - NaPodPoMo: Episode 24 - Rosehill Cemetery
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Hey Everyone!
It's Episode 24 of my NaPodPoMo series.
On this mile of our journey, I talk about Rosehill Cemetery, the largest cemetery in Chicago.
This is mile #22 of our exploration of the longest street in Chicago, Western Ave, which spans 24 miles right through the city. We'll be taking the rest of 2020 to "Stroll down Western Ave." as part of National Podcasting Post Month. We didn't finish in November, but the party don't stop!
Make sure you have your phone handy as you listen, it will make things so much better. Trust me!
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Resources:
- Dignity Memorial: Rosehill Cemetery
- Graveyards.com: Rosehill Cemetery
- DNAinfo: The History, Heroes and Hauntings of Chicago’s Famed Rosehill Cemetery
- Ghostly Podcast
Cover Photo Credit: "Chicago Volunteer Firefighters Memorial by Leonard Volk -- Rosehill Cemetery Chicago (IL) April 2012" by Ron Cogswell is licensed under CC BY 2.0
You can learn more about NaPodPoMo by visiting NaPodPoMo.org.
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Sunday Feb 21, 2021
#53 - NaPodPoMo: Episode 23 - Lincoln Square
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
Hey Everyone!
It's Episode 23 of my NaPodPoMo series.
On this mile of our journey, I talk about the community of Lincoln Square, which not only is where I train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, but has some of the best cafes in the city!
This is mile #21 of our exploration of the longest street in Chicago, Western Ave, which spans 24 miles right through the city. We'll be taking the rest of 2020 to "Stroll down Western Ave." as part of National Podcasting Post Month. We didn't finish in November, but the party don't stop!
Make sure you have your phone handy as you listen, it will make things so much better. Trust me!
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Resources:
- Encyclopedia of Chicago: Lincoln Square
- Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce
- Team Redzovic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Old Town School of Folk Music
- Oromo Cafe
- Groundswell Coffee Roasters
Cover Photo Credit: "Welles Park Gazebo, Chicago" by jojolae is licensed under CC BY 2.0
You can learn more about NaPodPoMo by visiting NaPodPoMo.org.
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I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Got something to say?
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You can support the podcast by Buying Me a Cup of Coffee.
Every dollar donated goes into helping me make the podcast better. buymeacoffee.com/OffTheBeatenPodcast
Also, I 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!
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
#52 - NaPodPoMo Episode 22 - Northcenter
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Hey Everyone!
It's Episode 22 of my NaPodPoMo series.
On this mile of our journey, I talk about the community area of Northcenter!
This is mile #20 of our exploration of the longest street in Chicago, Western Ave, which spans 24 miles right through the city. We'll be taking the rest of 2020 to "Stroll down Western Ave." as part of National Podcasting Post Month. We didn't finish in November, but the party don't stop!
Make sure you have your phone handy as you listen, it will make things so much better. Trust me!
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Resources:
- Northcenter Chamber of Commerce
- Chicago Sun*Times: The Grid - 10 Hidden Gems in the Northcenter Neighborhood
- CMAP: North Center Community Data Snapshot
- Sticky Rice Chicago - Northern Thai Cuisine
Cover Photo Credit: "New 'Welcome to Roscoe Village' Painted Sign on Roscoe at the Train Tracks" by danxoneil is licensed under CC BY 2.0
You can learn more about NaPodPoMo by visiting NaPodPoMo.org.
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I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Got something to say?
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You can support the podcast by Buying Me a Cup of Coffee.
Every dollar donated goes into helping me make the podcast better. buymeacoffee.com/OffTheBeatenPodcast
Also, I 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!