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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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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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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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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)
Monday Nov 11, 2019
#10 - Bonus: Reflections on Veterans Day w/ Dion
Monday Nov 11, 2019
Monday Nov 11, 2019
This episode Dion (@Dionsmusica) spends some time reflecting on his thoughts on Veteran's Day, and takes some time to recount his time in the Illinois Army National Guard and his 2008 deployment to Afghanistan. If you are a veteran, or have veterans in your life, this is one not to be missed.
Also, though he had trouble remembering the name while recording, the base that Dion refers to in Afghanistan was PRT (Provincial Reconstruction Team) Sharana.
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Although not mentioned during this episode due to the subject matter:
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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 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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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)