Episodes
Monday Jan 25, 2021
#50 - NaPodPoMo: Episode 20 - Logan Square/Bucktown
Monday Jan 25, 2021
Monday Jan 25, 2021
Hey Everyone!
It's Episode 20 of my NaPodPoMo series.
On this mile of our journey, I talk about the communities of Logan Square and Bucktown.
This is mile #18 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:
- CMAP: Logan Square Community Data Snapshot
- Illinois Centennial Monument
- Bucktown Community Organization
- Logan Arcade
- Chicago Reader: Logan Arcade
Cover Photo Credit: ""Bird's eye view of the existing Logan Square traffic circle" by Steven Vance is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
You can learn more about NaPodPoMo by visiting NaPodPoMo.org.
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Thursday Jan 21, 2021
#49 - NaPodPoMo: Episode 19 - Humboldt Park/Wicker Park
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Hey Everyone!
It's Episode 19 of my NaPodPoMo series.
On this mile of our journey, I talk about the communities of Humboldt Park and Wicker Park. Did you know that Frank Baum wrote 'Wizard of Oz' while living in Humboldt Park? Well, tune in to this episode to learn a bunch of other things you may not know!
This is mile #17 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: Humboldt Park
- Encyclopedia of Chicago: Wicker Park
- CMAP: Humboldt Park Community Data Snapshot
- WBEZ: Reasons Behind Humboldt Park’s Changing Demographics
- Dimo’s Pizza
- Tamale Spaceship
- Block Club Chicago: Yellow Brick Road Built Where L. Frank Baum Wrote ‘Wizard Of Oz,’ Delighting Humboldt Park Residents
Cover Photo Credit: "Humboldt Park (Puerto Rican) Entrance on Division Street" by puroticorico is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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Sunday Aug 09, 2020
#28 - Let's Talk About Mental Health
Sunday Aug 09, 2020
Sunday Aug 09, 2020
Hello Friends. We're still in the middle of a pandemic, and it appears new stressors are coming at us every day. I personally have been struggling with my mental health, so I thought it a perfect time to talk about it, and offer some tips and resources for others who may be struggling also. If you've been down in the doldrums, this episode is for you.
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Additional Resources:
- Take the 2020 Census here
- Chicago Board of Election Commissioners - Register to vote here
- Cook County Clerk's Office - Apply to vote by mail here
- Nerd Cage Live - Youtube / Facebook
- Andrea Klunder - Website / Podcast Envy / The Creative Impostor
- Onnit 6
- Strava - My Strava Dashboard
- Zencare - Virtual Groups for Support and Connection During Coronavirus
- NAMI Chicago
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Chicago Mental Health Resources
Thursday May 28, 2020
#24 - George Floyd and Minneapolis
Thursday May 28, 2020
Thursday May 28, 2020
Recently, I shared a posting on Facebook after watching news and video of the murder of George Floyd and the ensuing protests in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
I was taken aback by how many people reached out to me and said that my words impacted them. So I thought I would expound on my thoughts for you all.
If you know someone who has been talking about this case, please share this with them. Please share it with friends who are inquiring, or criticizing.
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#BlackLivesMatter
Sunday May 17, 2020
#23 - Commencement Speech 2020
Sunday May 17, 2020
Sunday May 17, 2020
No fluff this week everyone. I jump right into it with my homage to the class of 2020. As a former educator, I send all positivity and love to all you graduates!!!
Thanks to Insider.com for the great facts on 2020.
20 facts about the class of 2020 that will blow your mind
This week's episode is sponsored by the Blk Pod Collective Podcast!
Blk Pod Collective: The Podcast aims to provide insights, resources and instruction to those within the podcast industry looking for guidance in starting, growing and sustaining their platforms.
Blk Pod Collective on Spotify | Google | Apple
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Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
#17 - The St. Valentine's Day Massacre with Cris Rodriguez
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
Hello Friends! This week I had the pleasure to sit and chat with Cris Rodriguez (@grlnxdr2513). Cris is a former EMT, currently working in a hospital in the Chicagoland area. Valentine's Day has just passed, and I reached out on social media for anyone who was interested in talking about the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, and Cris answered the call. She'd been watching the docuseries Making The Mob: Chicago and was totally excited at the prospect of talking mobsters and murder. While getting there, we touch on a bunch of other topics. Also, I lost a chunk of the audio in the recording process, but the episode turned out great. Also, there is a treat at the end of the episode, so don't miss that.
Here is a link to the show on Amazon Prime: The Making of the Mob: Chicago
What to know about Rising STD Rates Among Seniors: US Health
Want to win the war on drugs? Portugal might have the answer: Time Magazine
LA County DA moves to dismiss 66,000 Marijuana-related convictions: NPR
City of Chicago Cannabis Dispensary Locations: City of Chicago Website
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Music licensed from Purple Planet Music & Epidemic Sound
Podcast Artwork courtesy of Heather Calvert (@HCAL23)
Thursday Feb 06, 2020
#16 - The Divorce Playlist w/ Maria Degillo
Thursday Feb 06, 2020
Thursday Feb 06, 2020
Hello Friends! This week I had the pleasure to sit and chat with Maria Degillo. Maria and I met through our 9-5's, and I shortly after one of our first real conversations, I was certain I had to have her on the podcast. She is an amazingly dynamic and colorful personality, much like myself, and I knew we would have some great conversation.
Also, she revealed to me that she had a divorce playlist, even though she and her husband were happily married, in the event they should ever get divorced. I was intrigued at the prospect, and asked her if we could chat about it. We hit on a host of other topics too. This one is not to be missed!
Here is a link to the playlist on Spotify: Maria’s Divorce Playlist
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Music licensed from Purple Planet Music & Epidemic Sound
Podcast Artwork courtesy of Heather Calvert (@HCAL23)
Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
#15 - Why Podcasts and How Can You Support Podcasts You Like?
Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
Happy New Year Everyone!!! This episode I decided to take some to address how I developed a love for podcasts, and what has led me to this in my pod creation journey. After noticing that many of my listeners are novices, I thought the top of the year is a great time to talk about why you should be listening to podcasts! Additionally, after being inspired by some of my fellow podcasters, I decided to take some time to offer some ideas on what you can do to support OTBP.
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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 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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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 Nov 20, 2019
#11 - Throwing Shade w/ Sarah Chung: Paralympian Judoka
Wednesday Nov 20, 2019
Wednesday Nov 20, 2019
This episode Dion (@Dionsmusica) talks to Sarah Chung (@jdognasian). Sarah is a Paralympian Judoka, having competed in the 2016 Rio Paralympic games, as well as a musician, and recent Adler University graduate.
Sarah and Dion met this summer while both marching in the Lakeside Pride Marching Band. Dion said the minute he learned that Sarah was a Paralympian, a fact which she was reticent to divulge, we had to have her on the show. The conversation covers everything from Sarah's self-proclaimed embarrassing moment with Barack Obama, to the faux pas' that people make in every day life when interacting with the visually impaired. Sarah was extremely open, and the conversation was surprisingly candid and intimate. Not to be missed.
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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)