Episodes
Wednesday Jul 08, 2020
#27 - Talking Superman w/Marq Withers
Wednesday Jul 08, 2020
Wednesday Jul 08, 2020
Hello Friends...This episode, I finally had the pleasure of talking with Marq Withers, co-host of the new podcast Nerd Cage Live. I've been trying to get my life together and talk with Marq since November. The point of getting together was to talk about Superman, and his relevance as a character in 2020, but of course, we touch on a host of other topics, including Chicago life, The DCEU, The Justice League, and of course the upcoming Zack Snyder Cut of Justice League as well.
Before all that though, I start off with an homage to all of the amazing artists and art that I've come in contact with over the past couple weeks. As promised, links to all included below. I also forgot to mention the artist Rahmaan Statik...my apologies, but his link is below. Add all of them...trust me! And go see all of the amazing art downtown before it disappears.
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NerdCage Live: Youtube
NerdCage Live: Spotify
Nerdcage Live: Apple Podcasts
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Nercage Live: Twitter
Artists:
- Paint The City: instagram.com/paint.thecity/
- Simple Good: instagram.com/thesimplegood/
- Dwight White II: instagram.com/dwhite.original/
- Max Sansing: instagram.com/maxsansing/
- Kayla Mahaffey: instagram.com/kaylamay_art/
- Rahmaan Statik: https://www.instagram.com/rahmaanstatik/
- An Original Peace: instagram.com/anoriginalpeace/
- Dana Todd Pope: instagram.com/danatoddpope/
- I am the Cloud and I make Art: instagram.com/thecloudiscoming/
- Barrett Keithley: instagram.com/bkeezy/
- My Brand Photographer - Laurelyn: instagram.com/mybrandphotographer/
Cover photo courtesy of Marq Withers
Saturday Jun 20, 2020
#26 - Let's Talk About Juneteenth 2020
Saturday Jun 20, 2020
Saturday Jun 20, 2020
Hello Friends...Happy belated Juneteenth! Did you celebrate? This week I talk about my Juneteenth, which was great, as well as some of the issues surrounding the holiday. I start with some audio I took after an amazing rally and march organized by Activate:Chi. Enjoy!
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- Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago is a Tale of Two Cities
- WTTW: Chicago Has the Largest Life Expectancy Gap in the Country? Why?
- Random Conversations with Elizabeth Website
- Conversation with Elizabeth Part 1
- Conversation with Elizabeth Part 2
- RCWE Conversation with Toaster
- Young Chicago Authors Website
- Think Outside Da block Website
- Kusanya Cafe Website
- Slow Roll Chicago Facebook
Cover photo by Oladimeji Odunsi on Unsplash
#BlackLivesMatter
Friday Jun 05, 2020
Friday Jun 05, 2020
Hello Friends...this week I talk about the aftermath of the George Floyd murder and some of my thoughts as the world continues to mourn and demand justice and equality, and an end to white supremacy.
As promised in the episode, here is a link to resources to get you started on a road of greater knowledge, or to guide you in the many discussions going on around us right now:
https://wordpress.com/view/backinthecityblog.wordpress.com
If you know someone who has been engrossed in the news and developments of this case, please share this with them. Please share it with friends who are inquiring, or criticizing.
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#BlackLivesMatter
Friday May 01, 2020
#22 - Chicago Bookstores
Friday May 01, 2020
Friday May 01, 2020
Hello Friends! This episode we’re talking Chicago bookstores! Independent bookstores are my favorite type of Chicago business, and of course I’ve been concerned about their ability to do business throughout this quarantine period, so I’m talking a few of my favorite independent bookstores, and giving you info so that you can support them. Or, if you’re not in Chicago, definitely support the independent bookstores in your neck of the woods.
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The Food Truck Scholar Podcast: https://thefoodtruckscholar.com/
The People’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-peoples-podcast/id1440078623
Onnit 10% Discount Code: http://fbuy.me/paTo1
OTBP Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/11296322-dion
Shiva’s Fire: Goodreads.com/ShivasFire
The Book Cellar: https://www.bookcellarinc.com/
Chicago Comics: eBay store | Special orders & mail orders email: info@chicagocomics.com
57th St. Books & Seminary co-op: https://57th.semcoop.com/
Open Books: www.open-books.org/
Quimby’s Bookstore: https://www.quimbys.com/
Volumes Bookcafe: https://www.volumesbooks.com
Tweet Dr. Eve Ewing: twitter.com/eveewing
Bookshop: https://www.Bookshop.org
Book Cellar Article: Owner of Lincoln Square’s Book Cellar ‘Grateful And Humbled And Astounded’ As Customers Give Over $40,000
World Book Day site: https://www.worldbookday.com/
Apple surpasses 1 million podcasts: https://mypodcastreviews.com/apple-podcasts-surpasses-1-million-podcasts/
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Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
#21 - Women in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu w/ Cris Rodriguez
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Hello Friends! This episode is the continuation of the conversation I (@Dionsmusica) had with Cris Rodriguez (@grlnxdr2513) back in February. Cris is a former EMT, currently working in a hospital in the Chicagoland area. Chicago has an amazingly active and vibrant Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community, that even includes stars at the pinnacle of the Mixed Martial Arts activity. I haven't yet had the opportunity to talk about Chicago Jiu Jitsu for any length of time with previous guests, so I was intrigued to hear about Cris' BJJ journey, as well as her perceptive on the activity and sport as a female in a male dominated culture. Cris was vibrant and forthcoming, and offered tons of insight. Check it out!!!
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Music licensed from Purple Planet Music & Epidemic Sound
Podcast Artwork courtesy of Heather Calvert (@HCAL23)
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
#20 - Pandemic Resources
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Hello Friends! With everything going on right now, and with our shelter in place going for at least another 30 days, I thought the best thing now was to offer you some resources and insight to help keep your mind at ease during these tough times. All resources mentioned in the episode are linked below, and if I forgot anything, please let me know and I will be sure to add it. Keep your heads up friends...we got this!
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Resources
- Why you should ignore all that Coronavirus-inspired productivity pressure: Article
- Zoom Meetings: Website
- Netflix Party: Website
- House Party App: Website
- Brookfield Zoo #BringTheZooToYou Livestreams: FB Page
- Google Arts & Culture Virtual Reality Tours: Website
- Masterclass: Website
- Down Dog App: Website
- Duolingo: Website
- The Metropolitan Opera Nightly Opera Streams: Website
- TED Responds to the Pandemic: Website
- SocialWorks for Social Distancing: Website
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All soundscapes courtesy of Epidemic Sound
Theme music courtesy of Purple Planet Music
Podcast Artwork courtesy of Heather Calvert (@HCAL23)
Friday Mar 20, 2020
#19 - The New Normal with Mary Catherine Roberson
Friday Mar 20, 2020
Friday Mar 20, 2020
Hello Friends! I'm sure it's hard to accurately express all of the feelings we're all experiencing right now. However, I have no doubt that if we come together, keep our heads up, and stay positive, we can see this through with the grace and dignity that we know we're capable of. It was in this vein that I decided to reach out to Mary Catherine Roberson, former political candidate, activist, mother of 3, and government worker about the new normal as we come to the close of our first week of mass COVID-19 quarantines. Thank you to Mary Catherine for being so delightful as well. Enjoy!!!
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NPR Podcasting Curriculum: Teaching Podcasting
Check out Netflix party: Netflix Party Patreon
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Music licensed from Purple Planet Music & Epidemic Sound
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Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
#18 - Off The Beaten Podcast at C2E2
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
Hello Friends! This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending the Chicago Comics Convention & Entertainment Expo, popularly known as C2E2 (@C2e2). I had an absolutely amazing time! I met so many new people, made some new friends, saw some old ones...man, I can't even say enough good things about the time I had. I felt like a kid again. Also, in this episode, I had the opportunity to talk with David of The Euphoric Tree Fort Gift Company (@euphorictreefort on IG), Francis Almeda (@almedagrill), owner of Reppin Pins (@Reppinpins), and comics writer Kenny Porter (@KenBlakePorter), so be sure not to miss those conversations. All music in this episode is courtesy of and licensed by Epidemic Sound (@epidemicsound).
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Visit Kenny Porter's Website: portercomics.com
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Visit Cara McGee's website: caramcgee.com
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Follow Francis on IG: @francis.almeda
Follow Francis on Twitter: @almedagrill
Visit Francis' website: francisalmeda.com
Check out C2E2: c2e2.com
Check out Ghostly Podcast: ghostlypodcast.com
Check out Pin Club: pin-club.com
Check out Relish Brand: relishbrand.com
Check out Jiu Jitsu Jesus Comics: jiujitsujesuscomic.com
Check out Euphoric Tree Fort: euphorictreefort.com
Check out Ambers Toy Chest: atc-toys.com
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Music licensed from Purple Planet Music & Epidemic Sound
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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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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)