Episodes
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
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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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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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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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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 Oct 09, 2019
#6 - Mad Unicorns Are Damn Tasty w/ Sara Towle
Wednesday Oct 09, 2019
Wednesday Oct 09, 2019
This week Dion (@Dionsmusica) chats with Sarah Towle, (@Unicornsarat) owner of the local jam company Mad Unicorn Eats! Dion met Sara in the concession line at Riot Fest. They hit it off immediately, bonded over a burning need for food, and when he learned she was a new entrepreneur running a jam company, it was only a matter of time before we had her as a guest.
Dion and Sara talk jam, music, and Chicago. Also, following the outro, check out a sneak clip that was taken while Dion was testing out the microphone and audio levels.
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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 Oct 02, 2019
#5 - Started From The Bottom, Now We're...Where?
Wednesday Oct 02, 2019
Wednesday Oct 02, 2019
This week Dion McGill (@Dionsmusica) chats with classical vocalist, born and bred Chicagoan and all around ray of Sunshine Beena David (@BeenaBeenaBeena). Beena stopped by and we talked about a range of topics, from being a classical singer, to the keys to a healthy and happy marriage. Beena was very open and transparent, and offered tons of great insight into a plethora of topics.
Also, here is a video of Beena singing the national anthem for a Chicago Bulls game. Enjoy!
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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)
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Thursday Sep 26, 2019
#4 - Becoming A Rockstar w/ Lance Ayers
Thursday Sep 26, 2019
Thursday Sep 26, 2019
This week Dion McGill (@Dionsmusica) chats with multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and vocalist Lance Ayers to talk growing up Chicago, as well as the evolution of his music career. Lance is the lead vocalist and songwriter for the Chicago Band The Circle View (@thecircleview).
The Circle View is a captivating band charting new territory in the modern rock genre. The quartet hails from Chicago and hypnotizes fans with their amazing ability to combine melodic, eye-popping hooks, with a straight-ahead rock vibe. This combination allows the band to cast a wide net, capturing the imagination of fans and competitors alike.
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Check out The Circle View on Spotify: TCV Spotify
Buy a The Circle View album on CD baby: TCV CD Baby
Check out The Circle View on YouTube: TCV YouTube
Here is an interview with Lance on Let’Soul: TCV on Let’Soul
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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)
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Wednesday Sep 18, 2019
#3 - Riot Fest 2019 Recap From Both Sides Of The Bar
Wednesday Sep 18, 2019
Wednesday Sep 18, 2019
Hello friends!
Riot Fest is an annual 3-day music festival based in Chicago, Illinois at Douglas Park. Riot Fest specializes in rock, punk, alternative rock, and hip hop. The festival is known for booking reunions, guest performances, and full album performances. First started as a multi-venue festival in Chicago in 2005, Riot Fest has since become an outdoor festival starting in 2012, later expanding to Denver and Toronto.
This week Dion McGill (@Dionsmusica) chats with musician and summertime bartender Jessica Lipon (@jessicalipon) to recap Riot Fest 2019. Jessica was behind the bar as a bartender at the festival, and Dion was out and about in the crowd, so they compare experiences and chop it up about bands and the overall Riot Fest experience. Feel free to chip in on social media bout your social media experience using the hashtag #OTBP.
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Go to Riot's website: riotfest.org
Check out Chicago Festival Management Group: https://chicagofestivalmanagement.com/
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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)
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Wednesday Sep 11, 2019
#2 - All Politics, All Day with Sam Adeleke
Wednesday Sep 11, 2019
Wednesday Sep 11, 2019
Hello friends!
This week DION (@Dionsmusica) chats with Obama Foundation Civic Leadership Corps fellow, activist, and entrepreneur OLUWASEYI SAM ADELEKE (@prgrssn).
The conversation covered so many bases, including: Puerto Rico, immigration, the current American political culture and systems, racism, black culture, the Obama Foundation Civic Leadership Corps, how America stacks up compared to other countries, "Real" Chicago, Toxic Masculinity, Sam's apparel business Progression with the Krown, the current environmental crisis, reparations, and Michelle Obama. We are talking some serious conversation here, with lots of laughs!
Also, apologies for the bumping noises. I wasn't able to monitor the audio while recording, and our bumping on the table was traveling to the microphone. Apologies. I will be cognizant of that in the future!
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Check out the Obama Foundation Civic Leadership Corps: obama.org/community-leadership/
We shout out several podcasts during the episode, so check them out: Jemele Hill is Unbothered, The Big One, and Dr. Death.
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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)
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