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Thursday May 28, 2020
Thursday May 28, 2020
Recently, I shared a posting on Facebook after watching news and video of the murder of George Floyd and the ensuing protests in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
I was taken aback by how many people reached out to me and said that my words impacted them. So I thought I would expound on my thoughts for you all.
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#BlackLivesMatter
Sunday May 17, 2020
Sunday May 17, 2020
No fluff this week everyone. I jump right into it with my homage to the class of 2020. As a former educator, I send all positivity and love to all you graduates!!!
Thanks to Insider.com for the great facts on 2020.
20 facts about the class of 2020 that will blow your mind
This week's episode is sponsored by the Blk Pod Collective Podcast!
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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
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
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
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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Complete the 2020 Census here!
Reach out to Mary Catherine on FB: facebook.com/Mary.C.Roberson
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Follow the Shedd Aquarium on IG: instagram.com/Shedd_aquarium
Follow Sue the T. Rex on Twitter: twitter.com/SuetheTRex
NPR Podcasting Curriculum: Teaching Podcasting
Check out Netflix party: Netflix Party Patreon
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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
Check out Kenny on IG: @kenblakeporter
Check out Kenny on Twitter: @kenblakeporter
Check out Kenny on Facebook: /kenny.porter
Visit Cara McGee's website: caramcgee.com
Visit Euphoric Tree Fort's website: euphorictreefort.com
Check out ETF on IG: @euphorictreefort
Check out ETF on Facebook: /Theeuphorictreefort
Check out ETF on Pinterest: pinterest.com/euphorictreefort
Follow Reppin Pins on Twitter: @ReppinPins
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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
Check out Robust Coffee Lounge: Facebook Page
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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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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
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)