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Episodes
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Hey Everyone!
It's episode 4 of NaPodPoMo. We're still in Beverly Hills, but we're checking out two mainstays institutions of this community for many years: St. Barnabas Catholic Parish and Evergreen Plaza, which technically is not in Chicago but is in the suburb of Evergreen Park.
This is mile #3 of our exploration of the longest street in Chicago, Western Ave. We'll be taking the rest of November to "Stroll down Western Ave." as part of the National Podcasting Post Month. We will be dropping one episode a day for the entirety of November!
Make sure you have your phone handy as you listen, it will make things so much better. Trust me!
Let's continue our walk together this November as we explore this historic street.
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Resources:
- Chicago Tribune: Evergreen Plaza to be torn down for new mall
- Chicago Tribune: A new era as historic Evergreen Plaza is demolished
- Huffpost: The Plaza's final days: photos
- Karla Sullivan: Forgotten Malls - Evergreen Plaza
- St. Barnabas Parish
- Homeboy Industries
- My Block, My Hood, My City
- Mothers Against Senseless Killings (MASK)
- Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation
You can learn more about NaPodPoMo by visiting NaPodPoMo.org.
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Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Hey Everyone!
It's episode 3 of NaPodPoMo. We've gone from Morgan Park, and entered the wild and crazy Beverly Hills. Did you know there was a Beverly Hills in Chicago?
MIle #2 of our exploration of the longest street in Chicago, Western Ave. We'll be taking the next 30 days to "Stroll down Western Ave." Don't forget we'll be dropping one episode a day for the entirety of November!
Make sure you have your phone handy as you listen, it will make things so much better. Trust me!
Let's continue our walk together this November as we explore this historic street.
Resources:
You can learn more about NaPodPoMo by visiting NaPodPoMo.org.
Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode of this special challenge series.Also, please take a moment to rate and review OTBP on your favorite podcast app.
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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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Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Hey Everyone!
It's episode 2 of NaPodPoMo. We'll be taking the next 30 days to "Stroll down Western Ave." and explore the longest street in Chicago. Western extends 24 miles from Howard Street on the north, to 119th St. on the south. We will be dropping one episode a day for the entirety of November!
We're starting at the southern tip of Chicago in the Morgan Park community. Make sure you have your phone handy as you listen, it will make things so much better. Trust me!
Let's take a walk together this November and explore this historic street.
Resources:
-
Chicago in 77: My travels for work, fun, and daily life through Chicago's community areas by Karen Roddie
- Chicago Reader: Mount Greenwood is Chicago's Upside Down
- ABC7 News: McNally's Bar at center of racial allegations after band claims music set cut short.
- Southside Weeky: Life, and a Death, in Mount Greenwood
You can learn more about NaPodPoMo by visiting NaPodPoMo.org.
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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!
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
Hey Everyone!
So OTBP is participating in National Podcast Post Month. We'll be taking the next 30 days to "Stroll down Western Ave." and explore the longest street in Chicago. Western extends 24 miles from Howard Street on the north, to 119th St. on the south. We will be dropping one episode a day for the entirety of November!
Let's take a walk together this November and explore this historic street.
This episode, I offer an overview and drop some history on Western Ave. as well as let you know some of the things you have to look forward to this month! \
You can learn more about NaPodPoMo by visiting NaPodPoMo.org.
Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode of this special challenge series.Also, please take a moment to rate and review OTBP on your favorite podcast app.
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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
Also don't be afraid to slide into my DM's on any of the social media platforms.
Off The Beaten Podcast swag is finally here! Go visit the OTBP store on Teespring to get your own coffee mug and facemask today! OTBP Store
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!
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Saturday Oct 03, 2020
Saturday Oct 03, 2020
Say Her Name!
Breonna Taylor
It becomes hard to think what to say about yet another miscarriage of justice in America, particularly as a black man. I hope this episode serves to inspire some conversation. I firmly believe we have to demand better from the system, as well as of ourselves.
After listening, please share this episode with your friends, and have some uncomfortable conversations with your friends and family, about how a threat justice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Consider that your disruption.
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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
Also don't be afraid to slide into my DM's on any of the social media platforms.
Off The Beaten Podcast swag is finally here! Go visit the OTBP store on teespring to get your own coffee mug and facemask today! OTBP Store
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!
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Resources:
- NYT: What We Know About Breonna Taylor's Case and Death
- USA Today: The 'very troubling' questions Kentucky's attorney general isn't answering on the Breonna Taylor decision
- NYT: Breonna Taylor Case: What Does Wanton Endangerment Mean?
- United States Department of Justice: Chicago Police Department Findings
- ABC News: Court: City Must Pay For Claims Police Officers Planted Guns
- PBS: Los Angeles Rampart Scandal
- Chicago Tribune: Jon Burge and Chicago's Legacy of Police Torture
- OTBP: Episode 27 - Talking Superman w/ Marq Withers
- Nerdcage Live
- KSDK: Full Breonna Taylor Press Conference
Cover photo by Maria Oswalt on Unsplash
Monday Sep 07, 2020
Monday Sep 07, 2020
Hello Friends. September 5th was the 1-year anniversary of Off The Beaten Podcast! It's our Pod Birthday! I'm so excited to reach this milestone, and I wanted to share my excitement with all of you.
Accordingly, Amazon Studios reached out and asked us to partner with them on a documentary film screening on September 8, 2020 at 7pm CST. The documentary is ALL IN: THE FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY, and based on the trailer, it's gonna be really good. If you'd like to view this free preview of the doc, go to this link and RSVP today:
amazonscreenings.com/ALLINOFFTHEBEATEN
So if you'd like to help us celebrate our 1-year milestone, we'd love it if you took time to rate and review the pod on your podcast listener of choice. It only takes about 2 minutes, and it would make us feel so amazing! We'll also share your review on the pod. We appreciate you!
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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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Off The Beaten Podcast swag is finally here! Go visit the OTBP store on teespring to get your own coffee mug and facemask today! OTBP Store
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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Additional Resources:
- Side Project Coffee: Website / Facebook / Instagram
- Take the 2020 Census here
- Chicago Board of Election Commissioners - Register to vote here
- Nerd Cage Live - Youtube / Facebook
Photo by Pineapple Supply Co. on Unsplash
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.
After listening, I'd love it if you subscribe, take a minute to rate and review, and share this episode with a friend. That's the podcasting trifecta!
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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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Off The Beaten Podcast swag is finally here! Go visit the OTBP store on teespring to get your own coffee mug and facemask today! OTBP Store
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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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
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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Email us: beingsillyinthecity@gmail.com
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NerdCage Live: Youtube
NerdCage Live: Spotify
Nerdcage Live: Apple Podcasts
Nerdcage Live: Stitcher
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
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.
I would love to hear your thoughts on this issue. Got something to say?
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#BlackLivesMatter