95 - Chicago Stories Live Part 1: The LIVINGRoom

Meet Laura and Joel Reitsma, co-founders of The LIVINGRoom, a theatrical assembly of individual performances that blend storytelling, movement, spectacle and music. In this special episode, Joel and Laura join us for Part 1 of a 3 Part Series on the Chicago Stories Live show hosted by The LIVINGRoom and Your Chicago at the Greenhouse Theater and give us the inside scoop on storytelling, trash pickup (or lack thereof), sunrise on the river and 7-11. 

Trying out a selfie stick for a group photo. Not sold yet.

Sunrise over Lake Michigan #NoFilter

Catch The LIVINGRoom at Stage 773 every second Sunday of the month at 8pm and be sure to listen to Part 2: Behind the Scenes and Part 3: Chicago Stories Live in September!

Want to share a Chicago secret? Want to lodge a complaint on Listen Up Chicago? Want to say hi? Write to us at yourchicagopodcast@gmail.com or call 773-234-5LSD. 

94 - CH Distillery

In this episode, meet Tremaine Atkinson, co-founder and head distiller of CH Distillery. In this episode, Tremaine tells the origin story of CH, talks about taste testing drinks first thing in the morning and shares a secret about Green River Soda. 

(You can see Arden's green shake in the picture above. Tragic.)

You missed the CH Distillery giveaways and the yummy CH tent at Taste of Chicago, but all the more reason to visit them on Randolph! Learn more at on their website. 

Want to share a Chicago secret? Want to lodge a complaint on Listen Up Chicago? Want to say hi? Write to us at yourchicagopodcast@gmail.com or call 773-234-5LSD. 

Come see Your Chicago LIVE at the Taste of Chicago

In this episode...come join us at 11:30am on Saturday at the Taste of Chicago's Food for Thought podcast pavilion! We will be interviewing Tremaine Atkinson, co-founder and head distiller at CH Distillery. CH Distillery will be giving our 50 ml bottles of CH Vodka and a complimentary drink card for The Bar and Table. 

We'll also be giving our Your Chicago magnets. It's not booze but it's still free stuff! 

Admission to the festival and show is FREE. 

For the complete schedule go to http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/tasteofchicago3.html

www.TasteofChicago.us 
www.YourChicagoPodcast.com
www.CHDistillery.com/

93 - City of Chicago, Senior Budget Analyst

(Hey! Before you read or listen, please remember that our guest is speaking as herself and is not speaking on behalf of the City of Chicago. Ok, on with the regularly scheduled intro...)

Meet Carrianne Carallis, Senior Budget Analyst for the City of Chicago. In this episode, Carrianne talks about reading the budget (do it!), participating in the process and a secret place to go for cheap, but good, beer.

Just a reminder that we will be at the Taste of Chicago on July 9 at 11:30am at the Food for Thought Podcast Pavilion! We will be interviewing the co-founder of Chicago Distilling Company. And if you ask nicely, we'll give you a Your Chicago magnet. SEE YOU THERE!

Want to share a Chicago secret? Want to lodge a complaint on Listen Up Chicago? Want to say hi? Write to us at yourchicagopodcast@gmail.com or call 773-234-5LSD. 

92 - Chicago Cares

Meet Jenne Myers, CEO of Chicago Cares, the city's leading non-profit service organization. In this episode, Jenne talks about the power of service, being ducks in a row and the secret to singing karaoke.

Don't forget - Chicago Cares Serve-A-Thon is on June 25 and sign ups close June 18!

Want to share a Chicago secret? Want to lodge a complaint on Listen Up Chicago? Want to say hi? Write to us at yourchicagopodcast@gmail.com or call 773-234-5LSD. 

91 - Freelance Wrestling

Meet Nick Almendarez, aka Matt Knicks, professional wrestler and owner of Freelance Wrestling. In this episode, Nick talks about backyard wrestling, space monkeys and OG wild onions.

Also if you want to know what the heck Stefania is talking about with the knuckle counting thing, here is a video

Want to share a Chicago secret? Want to lodge a complaint on Listen Up Chicago? Want to say hi? Write to us at yourchicagopodcast@gmail.com or call 773-234-5LSD. 

90 - You Are Beautiful

Meet Matthew Hoffman, artist and the custodian of the You Are Beautiful project. In this episode, Matt talks about how a rebellious idea to counteract advertising and tell people "You Are Beautiful" went from 100 stickers to an international sensation.

We are excited to be giving away some You Are Beautiful stickers (because you are!). To be entered to win, all you need to do is e-mail yourchicagopodcast@gmail.com with subject line "You Are Beautiful."

Want to share a Chicago secret? Want to lodge a complaint on Listen Up Chicago? Want to say hi? Write to us at yourchicagopodcast@gmail.com or call 773-234-5LSD.