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Episodes
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!
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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
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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!
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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
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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!
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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
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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.
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Monday Feb 01, 2021
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Hey Everyone!
It's Episode 21 of my NaPodPoMo series.
On this mile of our journey, I talk about Riverview Park, former Chicago amusement park, billed as "the world's largest amusement park" in it's heyday!
This is mile #19 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!
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Resources:
- WTTW: Riverview Park
- L Stop Tours: Riverview Park
- Chicago Tribune: Remember Riverview Park 50 Years Later
- WBEZ: Riverview: The Bright. The Dark. The Strange
- PBS: Chicago Stories - Riverview
Cover Photo Credit: "Riverview Amusement Park 1943 Gate Pass 'Front'" by riptheskull is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0
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I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Got something to say?
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Email us: beingsillyinthecity@gmail.com
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You can support the podcast by Buying Me a Cup of Coffee.
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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!
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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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I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Got something to say?
Give us a call and leave a voicemail: (312) 488-9068
Email us: beingsillyinthecity@gmail.com
Also don't be afraid to slide into my DM's on any of the social media platforms.
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!
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!
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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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I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Got something to say?
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Email us: beingsillyinthecity@gmail.com
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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
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Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
Hey Everyone!
It's Episode 18 of my NaPodPoMo series.
On this mile of our journey, I talk about the community area of Ukrainian Village, as well as the local cafe and Chicago coffee powerhouse, Dark Matter Coffee!
This is mile #16 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!
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Resources:
- Chicago Landmarks: Ukrainian Village District
- Ukrainian Village Neighborhood Association
- Dark Matter Coffee
Cover Photo Credit: "Ukrainian Village Street Scene - Chicago - Illinois" by Adam Jones, Ph.D. - Global Photo Archive is licensed under CC BY-SA 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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Email us: beingsillyinthecity@gmail.com
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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
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Monday Dec 28, 2020
Monday Dec 28, 2020
Hey Everyone!
It's Episode 17 of NaPodPoMo 2020.
On this mile of our journey, I talk about the vast community area of the Near West Side, which encompasses a number of Chicago neighborhoods and attractions.
This is mile #15 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 the 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: Near West Side
- Garfield park conservatory
Cover Photo Credit: "United Center and Surrounding Neighborhood, Chicago, Illinois" by Ken Lund is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
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I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Got something to say?
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Email us: beingsillyinthecity@gmail.com
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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!
Saturday Dec 26, 2020
Saturday Dec 26, 2020
Hey Everyone!
It's Episode 16 of NaPodPoMo 2020.
On this mile of our journey, I talk about one of my favorite independent cafes, Chicago Hope Coffee, as well as one of my least favorite places in the city, The Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center. We top off the discussion by looking at their surrounding neighborhood, the Tri-Taylor Historic District
This is mile #14 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 the National Podcasting Post Month. We didn't finish in November, but the party don't stop!
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Resources:
- Chicago Hope Coffee
- Chicago Sun-Times: The Lifelong Damage We Do In Cook County When We Jail Kids As Young As 10
- Steans Family Foundation: Juvenile Justice in Illinois: A Data Snapshot
- Tri-Taylor Historic District National Registration of Historic Places Nomination Form
Cover Photo Credit: "File:Tri-Taylor HD Chicago IL.jpg" by Andrew Jameson is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
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?
Give us a call and leave a voicemail: (312) 488-9068
Email us: beingsillyinthecity@gmail.com
Also don't be afraid to slide into my DM's on any of the social media platforms.
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!
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Hey Everyone!
It's Episode 15 of NaPodPoMo 2020.
On this mile of our journey, I talk about one of my favorite parks in the city, newly renamed Douglass Park, and one of my favorite events that happen there, Riot Fest!
This is mile #13 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 the National Podcasting Post Month. We didn't finish in November, but the party don't stop!
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Resources:
- Working Bikes
- National Museum of Mexican Art
- Block Club Chicago: Douglas Park Will Be Renamed For Frederick Douglass, Park District Board Says: 'We Have Heard You'
- Off The Beaten Podcast: Episode 3 - Riot Fest 2019 Recap From Both Sides of the Bar
- Off The Beaten Podcast: Episode 6 - Mad Unicorns are damn tasty w/ Sara Towle
- Mad Unicorn Eats
Cover Photo Credit: "Frederick Douglass" by Marion Doss is licensed under CC BY-SA 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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Email us: beingsillyinthecity@gmail.com
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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!