AudPod

Audrey talks with Shawn Campbell, founder and general manager of CHIRP Radio, about the history of the community radio station and how its grown and changed since it started streaming online 10 years ago; plus, details on CHIRP's upcoming anniversary event at Sleeping Village with the now-1-year-old Smashed Plastic Record Pressing. Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig

Craig, Cassandra & Audrey discuss exciting new submissions for the AudPod Seed Fund for Silly Works, whether or not you can record the sound made by butterfly wings, and Craig's insufficiently-decorated apartment. Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig

Sam talks about how Dark Matter Series & Residency at Elastic Arts has morphed and grown since its inception, as well the details of Dark Matter's upcoming Afrofuturist Weekend.  Twitter: @darkmatterchi  IG: @darkmatterresidency  *Dark Matter Series events can be found at elasticarts.org*  Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig

Aaron talks about storefront opera, rethinking traditions of opera and musical theater, and TT-O's upcoming benefit performance of Menotti's  The Consul . Website: transgressivetheatre-opera.org Twitter: @transthtreopera IG: @transgressivetheatreopera   Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig

Natalie & Manae of Oux talk about long-distance songwriting, recording on a budget, and their forthcoming Honeymood EP. Website: ouxband.com IG/Twitter: @ouxband   Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig

Elanor & Audrey talk about how great trombone is, performing/recording with a sparser sound, and how Tik Tok is actually Vine 2.0. Website: lesvikq.com Twitter: @LesVikq   Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig

Audrey & Peg talk about vocal influences, how weird recording is, and the importance of hot wings.  IG: #peggytenderass FB: Peggy Tenderass Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig

Join Audrey, Mai and Zach for a journey of games, hypotheticals, and fantastical concert programming, and on a day that (in Chicago) feels similarly game-like, hypothetical and fantastical: the Summer Solstice. Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig  

John & Audrey talk about coming out stories, new music, and the "musical kaleidoscope" that is Closets are for Clothes.  IG: @gingerjohn_violin  Tix for Closets are for Clothes are $15 at constellation-chicago.com  Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig

John and Audrey talk about writing for big band, arranging all of Abbey Road,  and Audrey's skepticism about up-close-and-personal magic tricks. huplayers.com johndorhauer.com IG: @huplayers Twitter: @HUPlayers   Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig

Rosśa (FKA Ross) talks about their upcoming residency and triple premiere at Illinois State University, getting into lesser-known languages, and using live electricity inside a piano.   Twitter: @RossCrean IG: @criticalmuse web: rosscrean.com Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig 

Audrey talks with Nora Barton, Billie Howard and Nomi Epstein about their upcoming album release, favorite auxiliary toy instruments, and when is the most auspicious time to record improvisation. nbntrio.bandcamp.com  Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig

Wanees talks about The East Loop's upcoming residency at Uncommon Ground, teaching moments with audiences, and more. Website: eastloopmusic.com Facebook/IG: @theeastloop Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig

Andrew, Katie, Dustin and Audrey talk about writing and recording Twin Talk's upcoming album  Weaver, as well as the very real possibility of a future lyric video. website: twintalkmusic.com IG/Twitter: @twintalkband Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig

Craig, Emily, Luis and Audrey talk about improvisational bags of tricks, grooves, and vibrators. Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig

Join Audrey, Myra and Lindsay for fUn AnD gAmEs this Winter Solstice- it'll probably be dark by 2pm so you might as well snuggle up with some mulled wine and enjoy the fun and frivolity of the first ever AudPod Winter Games. Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig

Audrey & Alejandro talk about the upcoming Fresh Roasted All Champs, the origins of the Fresh Roasted beat-making event series, and DJs vs. beat-makers. King Hippo IG: @hippohq Info on Fresh Roasted All-Champs at sleeping-village.com Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig

Audrey & Mai talk about the Chicago Asian American Jazz Festival, Mai's new album Born/Raised, and being in charge during the recording process.  Check out CAAJF at aajazz.org! Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig

Join Audrey, Hannah and Ross for spoopy tomfoolery and silly musings on scary movies, their villains, and their music.  [with Special Shadow Guest Casey Karr] music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig

Audrey & Andra talk Firebrand Theatre, "Caroline, or Change," and fun last-minute equipment fiascos. Check out Andra's website at andravs.com Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig 

Audrey, Kori and Danielle talk about how black people and the art they create actually  does  exist outside of Black History Month, as well as D-Composed's upcoming "D-Compressed" program during Chicago Ideas Week. UPDATE: D-Compressed SOLD OUT in the first 2 hours of ticket sales!  Keep an eye out for future D-Composed programs at composed.com! dcomposed.com chicagoideas.com Music by Audrey Q. Sn...

Audrey, Angel, Gira and Nikki talk about women in jazz, the importance of making space, and the upcoming Siren Song Sessions (Saturday, September 8). Check out the AudPod instagram, @audpodchi, to see a visual representation of what Nikki refers to as "labyrinthine praxis"! Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig

Ross Crean, Kelley Sheehan and Heidi Joosten dream up new operas (COME AT US NEW MUSIC USA), explore the sounds of the animal kingdom, and save the world from certain destruction. rosscrean.com kelleysheehan.com heidijoosten.com Intro/exit music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig Audio at 9:00-9:12 is from "Little Audrey Says" by Winston Sharples & Buddy Kaye, written for the  Little Audrey...

Heidi talks about her upcoming show CHEAPER THAN THERAPY (Thurs. August 9 at Davenport's), her musical theater heroes, and art music vs. popular music. Reserve tix for CHEAPER THAN THERAPY at davenportspianobar.com Check out Heidi's website at heidijoosten.com Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Mike Craig

Audrey & Seth talk chamber music, Julius Eastman, and playing with electronics. Music by Audrey Q. Snyder & Michael Craig