Dynasty Podcasts: Chicagoverse

Jaime Black visits  Crying Tiger in River North to share a meal with Chef Thai Dang. Chef Dang delves into the culinary, cultural, and familial inspirations behind the Crying Tiger menu , with he and Black sampling Crying Tiger's prawn toast, crispy h.k. pork belly, green papaya som tum salad, and hamachi crudo. (PIctures available  @DynastyPodcasts and on the Dynasty Podcasts Substack .) The chef...

Landon Campbell, Investor & Chicago GM at  Drive Capital , returns to Dynasty Podcasts two years after his first visit. Campbell speaks on his Landon's Loop newsletter, which covers the city’s tech industries and developments, and shares his objectives for that venture. The GM also details how his Bullish On Chicago directory serves as a resource for Chicago's tech communities, and emphasizes the...

Brad Henderson, Chief Executive Officer at P33 , checks into Dynasty Podcasts to talk about the present and future of Chicago tech. Henderson speaks on the work being done to reach Chicago’s full potential in the tech space, and what comes with that goal, including increased opportunities for residents on the city’s South and West sides. The CEO also offers insights into what quantum as a revoluti...

Steve Reidell, creative renaissance man (Art Director, Graphic Designer, Music Composer), and longtime friend of Dynasty Podcasts, checks in to speak on adaptability, diversity, and longevity in his creative industry career. Reidell delves into The Hood Internet 's appearance on The Simpsons' " The Flandshees of Innersimpson " episode earlier year. The producer also details his design work for mus...

Dynasty Podcasts visits Chicago production house  Breakfast for Dinner  to interview Co-Founders Jonathon Spagat, Evan Sheehan, and Alex Wallbaum. The three creatives delve into the production services of Breakfast for Dinner and speak on the present offerings of and future ambitions for  Breakfast Studios . Spagat, Sheehan, and Wallbaum also break down BFD's distinctly colorful aesthetic, reflect...

Dr. Kate Waimey Timmerman, Chief Executive Officer at the Chicago Quantum Exchange , guests on Dynasty Podcasts to speak on the incoming impact of quantum on Chicago. Dr. Timmerman shares insights into the mission of Chicago Quantum Exchange, and shares how quantum can drive massive job growth and innovation in the Midwest over the next decade. The CEO also previews what she’s excited for at this...

Chicago screenwriter and director George Ellzey Jr. guests on Dynasty Podcasts to detail his numerous film projects. Ellzey delves into his filmography, sharing personal stories behind Cottage Grove , Shades , Closed Mouths , All Good , and more. He also speaks on his creative process for his various projects, and outlines the financials and logistics that go into bringing even a short film to lif...

Jaime Black visits North Side studio The Pocket to interview Case Oats mastermind Casey Gomez Walker. Walker details the long journey of taking concepts from her creative writing classes in college and turning them into her debut record, titled Last Missouri Exit , over a decade later. The singer-songwriter also reveals how she got her start in music, speaks on her personal and professional relati...

Dynasty Podcasts host Jaime Black visits  Hoste  in Pilsen to talk with Jordan Tepper and Robert Haynes III, Co-founders at Hoste Cocktails and Apologue Liqueurs . Tepper and Haynes detail the cocktail production and event capabilities of the new 15,000-square-foot Hoste warehouse space. The Co-Founders also speak on why Pilsen is the right neighborhood for Hoste and share what's ahead for Apologu...

Rod Phillips​,​ Event ​Producer​ at  Sofar Sounds Chicago ​, guests on Dynasty Podcasts to reveal what goes into producing intimate live music events across the city. Phillips​ speaks on his role in the process, from interacting with talent to working with unconventional live music venues. The event producer also shares his selections for Chicago artists on the come up and delves into his own musi...

Dr. Daniel Farrugia, Founder at The Playpen Chicago and Heidi Auvenshine, Marketing and Partnerships Director at The Playpen Chicago, guest on Dynasty Podcasts to talk boats, Lake Michigan, and Chicago summers. Farrugia and Auvenshine delve into the Playpen Chicago mobile app, and detail how it connects boat captains, small businesses, influencers, and anyone looking to spend time on the water. Th...

Dynasty Podcasts host Jaime Black visits Chicago steakhouse  The Alston to interview Greg Mohr and Scott Weiner , Co-Founders at The Fifty/50 Group . Mohr and Weiner delve into the myriad of elevated experiences offered at The Alston, including tableside preparations, the champagne bar and wine room, the year-round outdoor terrace, and more. The Co-Founders also share what  Chef Jenner Tomaska  br...

Frank Dattalo guests on Dynasty Podcasts to detail what goes into his role as Chief Creative Officer at Havas Chicago . Dattalo speaks about the high-low strategy the agency employs, and how Havas collaborates with creative talent like social influencers. The CCO also shares his thoughts on the role of AI in creative work, explains the collaborative advantage of the  Havas Village network, and mor...

Dynasty Podcasts visits Chicago's  Camera Ambassador ​ at the  CineCity Studios campus, where founder Erica Duffy speaks on the film equipment business' model and mission. Duffy reflects on the origins of Camera Ambassador as a service,​ and shares how she and her team help filmmakers find the right gear for their projects. The entrepreneur also details Camera Ambassador​ events and training oppor...

Dynasty Podcasts visits the  Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering  at The University of Chicago  to interview Dean Nadya Mason. Dean Mason details the work being done at the PME across science and tech, and shares how the recent  $21 million gift from philanthropist Thea Berggren benefits the school's health research and more. Dean Mason also speaks on the PME and UChicago's work in quantum, o...

Dr. Shyama Majumdar , Director of Science Accelerators and Investments at the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation , guests on Dynasty Podcasts to speak about the Duality Accelerator program for early hardware and software quantum startups. Dr. Majumdar shares how startups benefit from the Polsky Center’s resources, including mentorship and entrepreneurial training. She also speaks ab...

Jake Nickell​, Threadless ​and Artist Shops Founder ​and CEO​, and Lance Curran​,​ Artist Shops VIP Accounts Director​, guest on Dynasty Podcasts to talk about 25 years of Threadless. Nickell​ recalls the early of Threadless​,​ and how the business won out among his other entrepreneurial ventures. Nickell​ and Curran​ also delve into the culture of Threadless, and what it means to build community...

Entrepreneur, event producer, and storyteller Troy Pryor guests on Dynasty Podcasts to speak about XL FEST 2025 , which happens August 14th through the 23rd at multiple locations across Chicago and brings together filmmakers, studio talent, and other film industry professionals for panels, screenings, and more. Pryor speaks on his Creative Cypher venture, and how it lead to the development of the...

Kelli Lynch, Program and Music Director at  WRRG, 88.9 FM, Triton College Radio , guests on Dynasty Podcasts to talk about the suburban indie rock station's 50th anniversary. Lynch delves into the origins of WRRG, and details how college radio stays relevant in the age of streaming platforms. Host Jaime Black also reflects on his time as a WRRG DJ in the 2000s, and Lynch speaks on the next generat...

Jaime Black connects with Dr. Brian DeMarco , Director and Chief Technology Officer at the Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park and Director of the Illinois Quantum Information Science and Technology Center ​ at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ​. Dr. DeMarco​ breaks down all things quantum ahead of this week's Global Quantum Forum ​ conference in Chicago, demystifying the advanced...

Heidi Auvenshine, Marketing and Partnerships Director of The Playpen Chicago™ , and Jordan Williams, Founder at Chicago Run Collective and Press & Play Cafe , come together for the Live Event Strategies With Industry Professionals Dynasty Panelcast at Soho House Chicago . Williams and Auvenshine share what goes into activating a successful event, from sensory elements to building authentic relatio...

Dynasty Podcasts returns to Choose Chicago to speak with Lisa Nucci, the agency's Chief Marketing Officer, about the new Never Done, Never Outdone campaign. Nucci shares the origins and objectives of the new City of Chicago marketing campaign, detailing how the tourism office connected with residents from all corners of the city for their input on all things Chicago. The CMO also speaks about the...

Chicago creators Madeline Ford , Gianna Rieger (aka @g.wizzle_ ), and Dan Ways (aka Dan Hemenway) speak on the Developing Your Voice as a Content Creator Dynasty Panelcasts event at Soho House Chicago . The three social and digital creators share insights into their process and how they've developed and defined their unique online voices. They also open up about dealing with negative comments on t...

Lizzie Everett and Catherine Everett of @twosauced return to Dynasty Podcasts to speak about their new entrepreneurial ventures in an interview recorded at Tortello . The content creator sisters share details about their new social dining series Family Dinner , offering their thoughts on expanding into longform storytelling on YouTube. The Everetts also discuss their new Saucy Media House venture,...

Jaime Black visits  Tortello Pastificio in Wicker Park to interview Dario Monni, the pasta shop'sChef and Co-owner, and Co-owner Jill Gray. Monni and Gray​ speak on the level of care that goes into every element of managing Tortello​, from the emphasis on high quality ingredients to the menu offerings and more. Monni​ also shares his culinary inspirations from his family life in Italy, and Gray​ d...