Dynasty Podcasts: Chicagoverse

Chicago DJs Drishay Menon and Glenn Coco , collectively known as Synchronized Swimming , guest on Dynasty Podcasts to speak about their work as sonic and experiential producers. The nightlife talents recall how they met and came together to launch Synchronized Swimming as a creative venture. The duo also share how they’re working to build a larger world around their music via ambitious experiences...

Chicago DJ Sophia George guests on Dynasty Podcasts to speak on building a career in nightlife one gig at a time. George reveals how she went from starting out DJ’ing in college bars to playing Chicago spots like Loft 22 and the Chicago Hotel Collection properties. The nightlife professional also details the challenges that come with building a music career as a solo operator and reveals how her b...

Chicago creators Fatima Jones, Alex Beal, and Elijah Bell sit down with Dynasty Podcasts for a deep dive on exactly what goes into bringing their Inside The Chicagoan venture to life. The trio detail the origins and ambitions of their Chicago-centric content series, share their thoughts on both short-form and long-form digital storytelling, and reveal how they choose who to showcase on the series....

Four accomplished local independent film professionals come together for the Making Your DIY Indie Film In Chicago panel, recorded at  Camera Ambassador . Matt Brown ,  Jim Vendiola ,  George Ellzey Jr. ( Cottage Grove Productions ), and  Ryan Corrigan Whetsel ( Full Spectrum Features ) detail exactly what goes into producing an independent film in Chicago with limited resources, budget, and netwo...

Lawrence and Marya Fletcher, Founder and Event Producer, respectively, of  MOTOBLOT , guest on Dynasty Podcasts ahead of this year's festival. The Fletcher detail the extensive journey dating back decades that led to the development of MOTOBLOT, and speak on bringing this year's festival, happening June 19th through the 21st on South Halsted St. from 35th St. to 37th St., to the Bridgeport neighbo...

Shore Club Chicago 's Managing Partner Robbie Schloss guests on Dynasty Podcasts in an interview recorded at the beach club/restaurant's Oasis cabana section. Schloss delves into everything Shore Club offers via its prime North Avenue Beach location, and emphasizes the importance of taking advantage of everything Chicago summer has to offer. The Managing Partner also speaks on the origins of Shore...

Heidi Auvenshine, Director of Sales and Marketing at The Playpen Chicago , returns to Dynasty Podcasts in an interview recorded at  The Metropolitan Club Chicago . Auvenshine details her new venture, centered around facilitating professional events for business leaders on the water in Chicago. She outlines the lasting impact of team events or client outings on a boat on Lake Michigan and the Chica...

Dynasty Podcasts partners with the DePaul Music Business Organization (DMBO) for a live Social Media Branding For Artists & Creatives panel at Chicago Athletic Association , featuring Ally Hembree (Marketing Director at Audiotree ), Sara Kolli (Network Producer at Lyrical Lemonade ), Jim Slife (Specialist, Media and Content Strategy at SoundExchange ), and panel co-host and DMBO Event Coordinator...

Camila Vick, Founder and CEO at The. BlkRoom , guests on Dynasty Podcasts in an interview recorded at the Garfield Park creative studio. Vick details the mission of The. BlkRoom and shares what the community space offers to Black and brown artists and creatives. The entrepreneur also highlights the lack of resources and recognition for West Side Chicago businesses and talent, breaks down the four...

Fei Tang, General Manager at  Do312 , and Dennis Larance, Chicago Editorial Photographer, talk photography, portfolios, and networking in the second of two Building A Digital Portfolio That Gets You Hired panels at  Emily Hotel . Tang and Larance speak on creating a portfolio that positions creators to work with their dream clients, and emphasize the impact of being visible as a creative in real l...

Jonathan King, Head of Growth at Quality Meats Creative , and Mikaela Kennaway, Art Director at Chicago Sky , share strategies and best practices in the first of two Building A Digital Portfolio That Gets You Hired panels at Emily Hotel . Kennaway and King speak on what goes into developing a digital portfolio that stands out, and offer advice on avoiding common presentation and design mistakes. T...

Geletka+ founder John Geletka returns to Dynasty Podcasts to speak on his agency’s 2026 client work . Geletka breaks down the creative structure and storytelling behind campaigns for Geletka+ clients like Carbone Fine Foods , FreshFresh ​, and It’s That Simple ​, as well as Strip Club Photobooth Studio ​, whose founders, Andrea and Anthony Vizzari​, recently guested on Dynasty Podcasts . The agenc...

Michael Corrigan, Owner at MCPR , guests on Dynasty Podcasts in an interview recorded at Good Night John Boy . Corrigan looks back at his career in public relations, and shares how he made the pivot from the agency and in-house client worlds to launching his own PR operation. The PR professional also details the work he and his team are doing with clients like The Hand & The Eye , Color Factory ,...

Sammy Shepherd and  Kathleen O'Connor  of Red Hot in Chicago hit Dynasty Podcasts for a deep dive of the craft and business of content creation. O'Connor and Shepherd share how they started their digital creator journeys together with Red Hot in Chicago, showcasing hospitality operators and more across the city. The duo also reveal the creative consideration and work that goes into producing digit...

VU Rooftop ‘s Executive Chef Debbie Gold​ guests on Dynasty Podcasts to speak on the Motor Row rooftop lounge and everything it has to offer. Chef Debbie recalls her culinary journey, which brought her to France before establishing herself in Chicago. She also emphasizes the views from VU Rooftop​, which offer multi - directional perspectives across Chicago, discusses offering convention-goers at...

Sweet Void Cinema Founder and Owner Jack McCoy guests on Dynasty Podcasts to speak on Chicago's film communities and industry. McCoy details the mission of Sweet Void Cinema and how the organization supports Chicago filmmakers. He also weighs in on Chicago's place in the film production landscape, shares about Sweet Void Cinema's professional partnership with FACETS , and encourages anyone with an...

Scott McNiece, Founder at Uncanned Music , guests on Dynasty Podcasts to speak on his career in both hospitality and music and explain how those two worlds intersected for him. McNiece shares how his time working for the Hogsalt restaurants laid the foundation for turning Uncanned Music’s hospitality soundtracking services into a business, and the role Hogsalt founder Brendan Sodikoff played in su...

Michael Pettersen​,​ Historian ​a​t Shure​ ,​ returns to Dynasty Podcasts for a deep dive into the history of the audio company across the past 100 years. ​The historian shares insights into Shure's earliest days in the 1920s, and details how founder Sidney N. Shure​ set the company on the path to becoming the audio powerhouse it is today. Pettersen​ also runs down a list of highlights from Shure'...

Following his 2025  Dynasty Podcasts interview  in support of  Crying Tiger ,  Chef Thai Dang  checks in for another interview and tasting session, this time at his  HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen  restaurant in Pilsen. Chef Thai recalls the early day of HaiSous, from detailing the emotional toll involved with opening a new restaurant following the traumatic events at Embeya to describing how the Pils...

Tim Corpus , Vice-Chair at The SCL Chicago , guests on Dynasty Podcasts to speak on the Chicago chapter of The Society of Composers & Lyricists . Corpus shares insights on how The SCL Chicago’s networking and educational events can benefit local musicians, audio artists, producers, and creators. The SCL Vice-Chair also offers his thoughts on building a creative career in Chicago versus the coasts...

Event producer and entrepreneur Samantha Boehlen returns to Dynasty Podcasts after speaking at 2025’s Monetizing Your Creative Career panel. Boehlen details her multiple creative ventures, including experiential operation Boehlen Curation , which specializes in event production, marketing, and creative direction, as well as 2 Girls, 1 Windy City , her parties and pop-ups collaboration with Nicole...

Karla Orozco​, Vice President, Economic Development ​a​t World Business Chicago , guests on Dynasty Podcasts for a deep dive on the  SelectChi ​ initiative and event, taking place April 30th through May 1​st. Orozco​ speaks on SelectChi​'s mission of bringing international business to the greater Chicagoland area, detailing the program's dual Clean Energy/Climate Tech ​and Food & Beverage Manufact...

​Jaime Black visits Class Act ​ to interview Chef Nicolai Mlodinow and Co-Founder and Owner Shreena Amin about their tasting menu-centered dining experience. Chef Nicolai recounts the humble origins that would eventually lead to Class Act , with the concept originating as dinner parties held for friends in cramped apartments. Amin describes what her business background brings to the operation, and...

Multi-hyphenate business leader Kara Demirjian Huss guests on Dynasty Podcasts to delve into her work across both DCC Marketing and TCCI Manufacturing . Huss shares what goes into her role as Founder and President of DCC Marketing, reflecting on how marketing has evolved across her time with the company and revealing what sets DCC Marketing apart from other creative agencies. Huss also details her...

Ox Bar & Hearth Chef John Asbaty and Co-Owner Alain Uy guest on Dynasty Podcasts days after the opening of the Lincoln Park restaurant. The culinary professionals recount how their respective journeys led to them opening up Ox Bar & Hearth together, including time together at The 3 Arts Club Café at RH Chicago . Uy and Chef John also share the challenges and advantages of managing their own restau...