Blok by Blok

Blok by Blok Chicago

Society EN ↓ 82 episodes

Listen to a podcast featuring candid conversations between two individuals from vastly different backgrounds, recorded live at a local venue. Each episode pairs a curious young student with an adult whose diverse experiences illuminate a student-selected topic. Hear firsthand from city officials, healthcare workers, journalists, parents, immigrants, urban foragers, sanitation workers, bakers, restaurateurs, book lovers, and other fascinating figures who connect to the students' learning quest.

Author

Blok by Blok

Category

Society

Podcast website

soundcloud.com

Latest episode

Feb 20, 2026

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Episodes

Mandy And Shawn visit the Chicago Cultural Center 23.04.2019

A software engineer and an accountant share how art inspire their daily routines. Last Fall Blok by Blok and Lumpen Radio were residents at The Learning Lab –one of the many amazing spaces at the Chicago Cultural Center– where both organizations gave a series of Podcast workshops free and open for everyone. This program including workshops, broadcast and podcast was supported by a Year of Creative...

What kind of art do you make? Conversation among friends 17.04.2019

A conversation among friends, growing up, Chicago and all about random things that come to mind, including college, birthdays and art. Last Fall Blok by Blok and Lumpen Radio were residents at The Learning Lab –one of the many amazing spaces at the Chicago Cultural Center– where both organizations gave a series of Podcast workshops free and open for everyone. This program including workshops, broa...

Ain't I a women remix (explicit) 12.11.2018

Jaelan Vanable & Alphaeaus McCoy explore current affairs with a beat. Enjoy. Produced, mixed and recorded by Jaelan Vanable & Alphaeaus McCoy. This podcast is the last one in a series developed by the first year of Sojourner Scholars in the Summer of 2018. www.ilhumanities.org/news/2017/07/s…second-summer/ First year students explored the portrayal and challenges of the American Dream from differe...

Catherine and Annissia conversations 07.11.2018

Catherine and Annissia lead amazing and rich conversations about the contradictions and interpretations of the American Dream. Produced and recorded by Catherine Fowler and Annissia Collins. This podcast belongs to a series developed by the first year of Sojourner Scholars in the Summer of 2018. www.ilhumanities.org/news/2017/07/s…second-summer/ First year students explored the portrayal and chall...

American Dream by Josiah and Jasmyn 03.11.2018

Josiah Gamby and Jasmyn Pettis produced and edited this audio piece where they capture their friends perception about the American Dream. This podcast belongs to a series developed by the first year of Sojourner Scholars in the Summer of 2018. www.ilhumanities.org/news/2017/07/s…second-summer/ First year students explored the portrayal and challenges of the American Dream from different perspectiv...

Armani and Na'Kiya talk to relatives about the American Dream 31.10.2018

Na'Kiya Nash-Prince and Armani Easter interview relatives about the concept behind the American Dream. Recorded and produced by Na'Kiya Nash-Prince and Armani Easter.

American Dream by Tia & Aneesha 24.10.2018

Tia & Aneesha interviewed four people from different ages about the American Dream and its meaning. First year students of Sojourner Scholars explored the portrayal and challenges of the American Dream from different perspectives. Recorded and produced by Tia De'Trayon and Aneesha Marrow.

Celestial progression by Danita 16.10.2018

Reinterpretation of the poem: 'On Being Brought from Africa to America' by Phillis Wheatley. Recorded and produced by Danita Verner

American Dream by Cassandra Hickmon 14.10.2018

Cassandra Hickmon interview her father about his American Dream. This podcast belongs to a series developed by the first year of Sojourner Scholars in the Summer of 2018. www.ilhumanities.org/news/2017/07/s…second-summer/ First year students explored the portrayal and challenges of the American Dream from different perspectives, research, development of an idea and storytelling elements were explo...

Sojourner Scholar Promo 19.08.2018

This is just a series of snippets of the upcoming sessions developed by the first year of Sojourner Scholars. https://www.ilhumanities.org/news/2017/07/sojourner-scholars-enters-its-second-summer/ First year students explored the portrayal and challenges of the American Dream from different perspectives, research, development of an idea and storytelling elements were explored through different ses...

Ari and Ty Interview Mr. Renfro 14.06.2018

Ari and Ty talk to Mr Renfro who is in charge of planning the popular Poetry Assembly at Burley Elementary School in Chicago.

The First Rule of Punk 15.05.2018

Celia Pérez answers some interesting questions made by Marcela –5th grader and Olivia –4th grader about the title The First Rule of Book while presenting her book at Burley's Book Bash in Chicago. Music by Netherfriends a Homeroom Chicago Ten by Ten Project. https://homeroomchicago.bandcamp.com/album/ten-x-ten

Ty Interviews the Owner of Chicago's Pizza 22.12.2017

Ty interviews the owner of Chicago's Pizza about the most popular item on the menu. Music: "Gugugu" by Angel Garcia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/

Luna and Ella Interview a Scientist at the Lincoln Park Zoo 22.12.2017

Luna and Ella interview a scientist at the Lincoln Park Zoo. "Downtown" by Podington Bear, licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

José Interviews Alfredo, an Employee at Chicago's Pizza 22.12.2017

José interviews Alfredo, an employee at Chicago's Pizza, about Christmas and other aspects of his life. Music: "Good Grief" by Mystery Mammal, licensed under CC By-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Javier Interviews Alfredo, a Chicago's Pizza Employee 22.12.2017

Javier interviews Alfredo, a Chicago's pizza employee, about his life. Music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear, licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

Ari Interviews the Owner of Chicago's Pizza 22.12.2017

Ari interviews the owner of Chicago's Pizza, about the restaurant and his favorite thing on the menu. Music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear, licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

Tyler Interviews Mrs. Porter, Smyser's Librarian, About Homework 22.12.2017

Tyler interviews Mrs. Porter, Smyser's librarian, about homework. Music: "Wall" by Jahzzar, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Stefan Interviews Mr. Travlos, Smyser's Principal, About Safety 22.12.2017

Stefan interviews Smyser's principal, Mr. Travlos, about safety. Music: "Wall" by Jahzzar, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Robert Interviews Mr. Salyers About Discrimination 22.12.2017

Robert interviews Mr. Salyers about his experience with discrimination as a child. Music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear, licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

Nathaniel Interviews Mrs. Porter About Homework 22.12.2017

Nathaniel interviews Mrs. Porter, Smyser's librarian, about homework. Music: "Wall" by Jahzzar, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Natalie Interviews Smyser's Security Guard About Phones and Technology 22.12.2017

Natalie interviews Mike, the security guard at Smyser School, about phones and technology. Music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear, licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

Lily Interviews Mr. Eichenser About Discrimination 22.12.2017

Lily interviews Mr. Eichenser about the discrimination he witnesses as a teacher. Music: "The Falls" by Podington Bear, licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

Karla Interviews Smyser's Librarian, Mrs. Porter, About Homework 22.12.2017

Karla interviews Smyser's librarian, Mrs. Porter, about homework. Music: "Downtown" by Podington Bear, licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/

Isabella Interviews Smyser's Principal, Mr. Travlos, About Lockdowns 22.12.2017

Isabella interviews Smyser's principal, Mr. Travlos, about the school's safety history and if they've ever needed to do a lockdown at Smyser. Music: "Good Grief" by Mystery Mammal, licensed under CC By-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

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