Monday, December 23, 2013

45 - 2 Year Anniversary and 2013 Look Back

Can you believe it? It's already time for our anniversary/end of the year episode! Per the Your Chicago tradition, we celebrate by looking back at the good, the bad and the ugly from the last year. The Podcasting Gods, clearly jealous of our success, chose to test us with technical difficulties but we prevailed...however, you may notice some strange pops and volume changes throughout the episode.

Past guest Robert Bacon's rebuttle to Jon Stewart
 
Potential holiday gift: Michael Jordon's house

 
Thanks to everyone who has made us a part of Your Chicago. We're so excited to start our 3rd year and bring you more of the city you know and love.

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Monday, December 16, 2013

44 - Adam Selzer

Meet Adam Selzer, ghost tour guide and, in his spare time, author, podcaster and honorary Scooby Doo gang member. In the episode, Adam talks about his work investigating Chicago's dearly departed, shares an 1893 World's Fair gem that most people don't know about and brings back a Listen Up favorite.

For more information about Adam and his many projects, books, podcasts and the like, visit www.adamselzer.com

Interesting fact: the photo we took with Adam disappeared. Coincidence or angry spirit? Clearly the latter.

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Monday, November 11, 2013

42 - Chicago Secrets: Museum Edition

That's right - it's time for a special Chicago Secrets: Museum Edition episode of Your Chicago. In this episode, we introduce you to some of the city's awesome, but lesser known museums. Get ready to fill your pockets with interesting Chicago facts and fun things to do with your family, your significant other or your lovely, beautiful self.

International Museum of Surgical Science

Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows

National Museum of Mexican Art (make a day of it and go to the Creepy Christ church!)

McCormick Bridgehouse and Chicago River Museum

Museum of Broadcast Communications

Money Museum

Busy Beaver Button Museum

American Toby Jug Museum


Did you hit up any of these places? We command you to tweet/e-mail photos to us!

And just because we talked about it...


Did you know such cuteness was possible?


Co-workers by day, Scooby gang by night



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Monday, October 28, 2013

41 - Chicago Music

 
Meet Jane Baxter Miller, Bumpus and Jennifer Hall - three names from the Chicago music scene that that you're going to love (if you don't already!). That's right, in this episode, we shake up our format by bringing you songs from some of the people who make Chicago go.

What to know what you heard? Of course you do!
 
River of Ghosts
Harm Among the Willows
Sweet Jesus
 
Already Mine
Keep Standing Up
 
Green and Blue
When We Were Good

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Monday, October 14, 2013

40 - 47th Ward

Meet Ameya Pawar, Alderman of the 47th ward. Yes, we've been talking about it since episode 1 and it took us nearly two years, but in this exciting episode we finally fulfill a podcast long dream when Alderman Pawar joins us to talk about just what an Alderman does and tells us all about his work in this important city office.
 
 
 
Learn more about Alderman Pawar at http://chicago47.org/ or go here to figure out who your Alderman is!

Here's the Diner Grill Slinger certificate (at least according to the internet):



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Monday, September 23, 2013

39 - Lake Claremont Press

Meet Sharon Woodhouse, publisher of Lake Claremont Press, an indie press for books on the Chicago area and its history. In this episode, Sharon talks about starting and building a publishing company, addresses Chicago's lackadaisical attitude towards governmental corruption and shares not one, not two but four amazing Chicago Secrets including the oldest Chinese restaurant in Chicago.
 
 

We're excited to have a stack of Lake Claremont books to giveaway! Would you like to win a free book? Just e-mail yourchicagopodcast@gmail.com with the subject line "Lake Claremont" to be entered.



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Monday, September 9, 2013

38 - Concierge Preferred

Meet Sean Patrick Wagner, concierge correspondent for Concierge Preferred Magazine. In this episode, Sean talks about what it means to "eat and drink professionally" in Chicago, shares a few great dive bars and pleads with the gentlemen of Chicago to leave their flip flops at home.



Be sure to follow Sean on Twitter @SPDoubleYou and then stop in to see him at The Wit to get Chicago tips and a delicious Doubletree cookie!

And don't forget kids, Fall doesn't start until September 22. Enjoy the summer...

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Monday, August 26, 2013

37 - Jean-Paul Brunier

Meet Jean-Paul Brunier, 19th century fashion blogger. As in, fashion blogger from the 19th century. In this very special episode, Jean-Paul talks about the mysterious events surrounding his arrival here, tells us about his work documenting fashion in the 21st century, offers some very forward thinking advice to the Chicago Cubs and shares a very important warning to Chicagoans about the dangers of overthrowing the Daley monarchy.






If you've never visited the hidden street of Alta Vista, here's where to find it:





 
You can follow Jean-Paul's work on Twitter and Tumblr. And you can certainly enter to win the Macy's Shopping Spree with Jean-Paul, but just know you'll be up against Arden and Stefania.

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Monday, August 12, 2013

36 - 1,001 Chicago Afternoons

Meet Paul Dailing, the creator behind 1,001 Chicago Afternoons a blog of (eventually) 1,001 stories of life in Chicago, based on Ben Hecht's famed 1920s newspaper column. In this episode, Paul talks about the Ben Hecht's original project, his own modern day reboot, lambasts the state of commentary in this town and shares several secrets including the truth behind Chicago's Suit Guy.




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Monday, July 29, 2013

35 - StudioChris

Meet Chris, of StudioChris, a local artist known for the beloved Chicago neighborhood posters such as this one:

 
and this one:
 


In this episode, Chris talks about the process behind creating these popular designs, shares a boatload of Chicago secrets (ohhhh, Bucktown) and talks about some important Lake Shore Drive etiquette.


And, as promised, here's the panoramic and unique view from atop Cite in Lake Point Tower:

 
 
We're also excited to be giving away a pack of Chris' greeting cards to a lucky listener. To be entered to win, just send an e-mail to yourchicagopodcast@gmail.com with your favorite Chicago landmark.



 
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Monday, July 15, 2013

34 - VOA Associates


Meet Mike Loganbill Vice President, Director of Personnel and Professional Development for VOA Associates. In this episode, Mike tells us all about what it's like working for a global architectural design firm and helping to put together the teams that create many of the buildings you utilize in Chicago. He also divulges the fairy tale land of horses, rodeos and empty beaches at the South Shore Cultural Center and sternly asks residents to rethink their suburban relocation plan.




For more information about Italo Balbo, including where that plundered Roman column is hiding in the city, check out the Gapers Block's article on Mr. Balbo's historic flight.

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Monday, May 13, 2013

33

It's time for another seasonal episode at Your Chicago! In this episode, Arden and Stefania go sans guest to talk summer in the city and share a smattering of fun things happening in Chicago over the next few months. Get out your notepads (real or digital) and be ready to write down a long list of must-dos for your summer!

We had some technical difficulties with this episode so the audio skips a few times. Apologies to your ears!

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Monday, April 29, 2013

32 - Jane Addams Hull House

Meet Rachel Shrock, Exhibition Assistant and Museum Educator, of the Jane Addams Hull-House. In this episode, Rachel gets us up to speed on some Chicago history, shares the phenomenal impact of the Hull-House both then and now, scolds drivers for some selfish (and dangerous) driving and tips us off to the Logan Theater Oscar movie viewings.



For more information about the Hull House visit www.hullhousemuseum.org

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Monday, April 15, 2013

31 - Pet Sitter

Meet Samantha, pet sitter extraordinaire. In this episode, Samantha shares experiences and advice from the pet sitting industry, human shames lazy dog owners and CTA riders and reveals the magical powers of a sandalwood fan.



You can find Samantha on Twitter at @ToriFan13.

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Monday, March 25, 2013

30 - Windy City Roller All-Stars

Meet Yvette Your Maker, member of the Windy City Roller All-Stars. In this episode, Yvette laces up her skates and gives us a behind the scenes look at the world of roller derby, talks about the "stop for pedestrian" crossings and shares yet another Chicago first (you'll have to listen to find out what it is!).


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Monday, March 11, 2013

29 - Chicago Sun Times

Meet Marcus Gilmer, Digital Editor for the Chicago Sun Times. In this episode, Marcus talks about his role in the evolving world of journalism, directs us to Scooters for some of the best frozen custard in the city, and slams the CTA for increasing prices while decreasing service.

Follow Marcus on Twitter @MarcusGilmer and subscribe to the Evening Rush at http://blogs.suntimes.com/eveningrush/



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Monday, February 18, 2013

28 - Poutine Fest

Meet Melissa, co-organizer of Chicago's (the world's?) first Poutine Fest. In the episode, Melissa gets us up to speed on the world of poutine, talks about building a festival from scratch, shares her favorite Italian joint in the city, gripes about the less-than-immediate "immediately following" trains and learns a little bit about our old friends, the Chicago Seven.

Melissa (left) and co-organizer/laryngitis sufferer Becca (right)


The festival is already sold out but Stefania will be on the scene reporting on all the deliciousness, so be sure to stay tuned to the Your Chicago twitter.

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Monday, February 11, 2013

27 - Solo in the 2nd City


Meet Melinda, co-author and co-producer of Solo in the 2nd City, a bi-monthly reading series and blog on the wonderful world of dating in Chicago. In this episode, Melinda talks about starting Solo in the 2nd City, shares dating tips and trends (be bold, listeners!), encourages all of us to breakout of our neighborhood ruts and gives us the low down on story telling performances around the city.



Be sure to check out their one year anniversary party at the Beauty Bar on Wednesday, February 13.

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Monday, January 28, 2013

26 - Chicago Elevated

Meet Margaret Hicks, owner of Chicago Elevated, a Chicago walking tour company . In this episode, Margaret talks about her unique tours (including the Disaster! tour voted best new city tour of 2012 by Chicago magazine), shares some fun facts and stories about the city, divulges the delights of Little Vietnam, and rips on the city's outdated talk radio lineup.



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Monday, January 14, 2013

25 - Dynasty Podcasts

Meet Jaime Black, Founder of Dynasty Podcasts, Chicago's original music and nightlife podcast network. In this episode, Jaime talks about starting and producing a long running podcast, shares with us his start in radio here in Chicago, exhorts the city to expand its nightlife options, directs us to the creepiest church in town and gets schooled in Chicago blizzard history.



If you're dying to know where the church is - you can thank Gumshoe Stefania for her fine internet detecting. First Zion Evangelical Church on 19th and Peoria. Pictures can be found here.

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