CHIASPORA

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 7 of CHIASPORA with star of "The Bear" Chris Witaske. Chris talks about growing up in St. Charles, getting into improv at Second City and his favorite sports players. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/soDcjx6ItRI Follow Chris: @Witow ---------------------------------------------------- ABOUT CHIASPORA:Host Marc Morgan interviews famous Chicagoans who left...

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 6 of CHIASPORA with star of "Parks and Recreation," Jim O'Heir. Jim talks about his new book, WELCOME TO PAWNEE and how growing up in Chicago made him into the actor he is today. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/E0RdvsCGEf8 Follow Jim: @TheRealJimOheir ---------------------------------------------------- ABOUT CHIASPORA:Host Marc Morgan interviews famous...

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 5 of CHIASPORA with Beth Lane, filmmaker of the award winning documentary, "Unbroken". Beth, who grew up on the northside of Chicago, discusses the full scope of her new film, which centers around her Holocaust-surviving mother. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ggD5d0C6450 Follow Beth: @BethLaneFilm ---------------------------------------------...

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 4 of CHIASPORA with Jeff Santo; filmmaker and son of the late Hall of Fame Chicago Cubs third baseman, Ron Santo. Jeff reminises about growing up in Chicago, spending summers at Wrigley Field, and what made him become a filmmaker/podcaster ("Peanuts, Popcorn & Crackerjacks"). Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tw7PPe17-Oo Follow Jeff: @JeffSa...

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 3 of CHIASPORA with the creator of Match.com, Gary Kremen, as he talks about growing up on the northside of Chicago, attending Northwestern, and making internet history by attaining some of the first websites ever, including autos.com, housing.com, and jobs.com. Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/Q6J3n6sPMQg Follow Gary: @GKremen -------------------------------------...

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 2 of CHIASPORA with amazing actress/producer Christina Moore (That '70s Show, MADtv, Lady Driver, Roped) as she talks about growing up in Palatine, her rise into the entertainment industry, and her love for Chicago. Watch clips of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnTsP4c4HzuteVZ6wyCYPTg Follow Christina: @LadyChristinaMoore ---------------------------...

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of CHIASPORA with amazing actor Zach Gilford ( Friday Night Lights, Midnight Mass, Post Grad ) as he chats about growing up in Evanston and working with some of the biggest names in Hollywood. WATCH THIS INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnTsP4c4HzuteVZ6wyCYPTg FOLLOW ZACH: @ZachGilford7 ---------------------- FOLLOW CHIASPORA: @CHIASPORA on socials CHIASPO...

In episode 20 and season 1 finale of CHIASPORA, actress Amber Friendly chats about going from a Chicago tour guide to acting alongside Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon as a cast member in the Apple+ series, The Morning Show. WATCH THIS INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/RyhOn9EnwA0 FOLLOW AMBER: @AmberFriendly ---------------------- FOLLOW CHIASPORA: @CHIASPORA on socials CHIASPORA MERCH: https://w...

In episode 19 of CHIASPORA, actor Clark Freeman talks about starting his acting career in Chicago theatre before moving with his also-acting siblings to Los Angeles to eventually be on one of today's best Netflix shows, Narcos: Mexico. WATCH THIS INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/rw3FdmtVcVA FOLLOW CLARK: @RealClarkFreeman ---------------------- FOLLOW CHIASPORA: @CHIASPORA on socials CHIASPORA MER...

In episode 18 of CHIASPORA, big-time drummer, Neal Daniels (Post Malone, Rachel Platten, Liz Phair,  Bea Miller, LP), chats about leaving Chicago to follow his dream of playing sold-out arenas around the world. WATCH THIS INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/yF3H5PsF0m0 FOLLOW NEAL: @NealDaniels_ ---------------------- FOLLOW CHIASPORA: @CHIASPORA on socials  CHIASPORA MERCH: https://www.chi...

In episode 17 of CHIASPORA, YouTuber, TikToker and rapper Durte Dom discusses the genesis of the Vlog Squad and how he and David Dobrik moved from Chicago to Los Angeles to pursue a career in entertainment. WATCH THIS INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/Mtz6xEiY5ck FOLLOW DOM: @DurteDom ---------------------- FOLLOW CHIASPORA: @CHIASPORA on socials CHIASPORA MERCH: https://www.chiaspora.com/ SPONSORS...

In episode 16 of CHIASPORA, actor/writer/musician Matt Doherty recalls his life as a child actor living in Chicago and becoming famous from his notable role as Averman in The Mighty Ducks trilogy.  WATCH THIS INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/8m3jnh3jl6U FOLLOW MATT: @archiedohman ---------------------- FOLLOW CHIASPORA: @CHIASPORA on socials CHIASPORA MERCH: https://www.chiaspora.com/ SPONSOR...

In episode 15 of CHIASPORA, actress Carrie Barrett (Henry Danger) tells her story of going to school in Chicago before moving to Los Angeles and living on $14,000 for an entire year as a true starving artist. WATCH THIS INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/GtVCAKiP5Ms FOLLOW CARRIE: @CurrieBurrett ---------------------- FOLLOW CHIASPORA: @CHIASPORA on socials CHIASPORA MERCH: https://www.chiaspora.com...

In episode 14 of CHIASPORA, actor David Pasquesi (Veep, Groundhog Day, Angels and Demons) chats about how he has made it as a Hollywood actor while still living in Chicago. WATCH THIS INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/Yr3ejR3Hm_M FOLLOW DAVID: @DPasquesi ---------------------- FOLLOW CHIASPORA: @CHIASPORA on socials CHIASPORA MERCH: https://www.chiaspora.com/ SPONSORSHIP AND BUSINESS CONTACT: CHIAS...

n episode 13 of CHIASPORA, actor Pat Finn (Friends, The Middle, Seinfeld) discusses how Chris Farley pushed him to pursue acting at The Second City in Chicago and how moving to Los Angeles got him roles in the most iconic TV shows. WATCH THIS INTERVIEW:  https://youtu.be/HiFYxNyZvJI FOLLOW PAT: @ThatPatFinn (Twitter) ---------------------- FOLLOW CHIASPORA: @CHIASPORA on socials CHIASPORA MER...

In episode 12 of CHIASPORA, comic and actor Matt Walsh chats about his time growing up in the south suburbs of Chicago before getting into improv and founding the UCB in Los Angeles. WATCH THIS INTERVIEW:  https://youtu.be/gF4RloA2sNg FOLLOW MATT: @MrMattWalsh ---------------------- FOLLOW CHIASPORA: @CHIASPORA on socials CHIASPORA MERCH: https://www.chiaspora.com/ SPONSORSHIP AND BUSINESS CO...

In episode 11 of CHIASPORA, comic and actor Michael Burton discusses how we went from stand up comedy to teaching as a black belt in Krav Maga. WATCH THIS INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/Jvz7zTq4xBM ---------------------- FOLLOW CHIASPORA: @CHIASPORA on socials CHIASPORA MERCH: https://www.chiaspora.com/ SPONSORSHIP AND BUSINESS CONTACT: CHIASPORA@gmail.com FOLLOW MARC MORGAN: Instagram: @MarcMor...

In episode 10 of CHIASPORA, actor and improvisor, Joseph Nunez, discusses how he went from theater at Gordon Tech High School to landing roles in some of your favorite movies  and TV shows. WATCH THIS INTERVIEW:  https://youtu.be/DHqdyfUo6K4 FOLLOW JOSEPH NUNEZ on Instagram: @JoeyTheTuna ---------------------- FOLLOW CHIASPORA: @CHIASPORA on socials CHIASPORA MERCH: https://www.chiaspora...

In episode 9 of CHIASPORA, hip hop artist and comedian, Open Mike Eagle, discusses his roots on the south side of Chicago and what propelled him to being a full-time rapper, one-time professional wrestler, and newly-made TV show host on Comedy Central. WATCH THIS INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/2iLsWGqcuZc  FOLLOW OPEN MIKE EAGLE on Twitter: @Mike_Eagle ---------------------- FOLLOW CHIASPORA: @C...

In episode 8 of CHIASPORA, writer and actor best known for his roles in RUDY and ACCORDING TO JIM, Mitch Rouse, discusses his Chicago roots thanks to The Second City. WATCH THIS INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/jUdmwg1Q8NI FOLLOW MITCH ROUSE: MitchRouse.com ---------------------- FOLLOW CHIASPORA: @CHIASPORA on socials CHIASPORA MERCH: https://www.chiaspora.com/ SPONSORSHIP AND BUSINESS CONTACT: CHIASP...

In episode 7 of CHIASPORA, actor and comedian known best for his role as Oleg in 2 BROKE GIRLS, Jonathan Kite shares his love for Chicago and discovers that he and host Marc Morgan are actually long-lost friends. WATCH THIS INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/6KU267N8e3w FOLLOW JONATHAN KITE: @JonathanKite ---------------------- FOLLOW CHIASPORA: @CHIASPORA on socials CHIASPORA MERCH: https://www.chiaspor...

In episode 6 of CHIASPORA, actress, writer, and Golden Globe nominee Marilu Henner expresses her love for Chicago, its neighborhoods, and the people it produces. Click the SUBSCRIBE button! WATCH THIS INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/6stOSkQzuEg FOLLOW MARILU: Twitter: @TheRealMarilu ---------------------- FOLLOW CHIASPORA: @CHIASPORA on socials CHIASPORA MERCH: https://www.chiaspora.com/ SPONSORSHIP A...

In episode 5 of CHIASPORA, actor Samm Levine shares his undying love for the Chicago Cubs as well as his love for the beautiful city as a whole. WATCH THIS INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/vuQqUotnzxU FOLLOW SAMM LEVINE: Twitter: @SammLevine ---------------------- FOLLOW CHIASPORA: @CHIASPORA on socials CHIASPORA MERCH: https://www.chiaspora.com/ SPONSORSHIP AND BUSINESS CONTACT : Chiaspora@gmail.com F...

In episode 4 of CHIASPORA, Emmy-winning, married couple, and classic actors Williams Daniels (Boy Meets World, The Graduate, Knight Rider, St. Elsewhere) and Bonnie Bartlett (St. Elsewhere, Little House on the Prairie) chat about their careers and their meeting at their alma mater, Northwestern University. WATCH THIS INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/ewpgYL5ZeP8 FOLLOW William and Bonnie: Twitter:...

In episode 3 of CHIASPORA, comedian, actor and musician, Hal Sparks, chats with host Marc Morgan about getting into theater at New Trier High School and comedy with classes at Second City.  WATCH THIS INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/eprDLxhZKFs FOLLOW HAL SPARKS: @HalSparks ---------------------- FOLLOW CHIASPORA: @CHIASPORA on socials CHIASPORA MERCH: https://www.chiaspora.com/ SPONSORSHIP AND B...