Dynasty Podcasts: Chicagoverse

Longtime friend of the podcast Leor Galil returns to Dynasty Podcasts to discuss a new collection of his music writing from the Chicago Reader. Titled Chicago Pop Stars, Hardcore Heroes, and House Legends: 10 Years of Chicago Reader Music Features, the collection features 20 of Galil's best longford music features from the Chicago Reader. Galil speaks about selecting the stories featured in the co...

Cameo CEO Steven Galanis returns to Dynasty Podcasts in an interview recorded remotely. The tech founder reveals what makes the Chicago-based Cameo platform, which connects celebrities with fans through video messages, so uniquely suited for the social distancing age.  Galanis also details how celebrities are utilizing Cameo in the current moment, and speaks about the larger shift from in-person e...

In an interview recorded at Dynasty Studios in Pilsen, Dynasty producer Natalie Aurelia interviews T$. The rapper/model/actress talks about how her father offered her an entryway into music, and reveals how music serves as therapy for her. The artist also discusses her self-titled EP, and being vulnerable and honest in her music.

In an interview recorded at Dynasty Studio in Pilsen, filmmaker Jake Osmun makes his return to the podcast. Osmun talks about his No Future brand, and his ever-evolving video production style. He also speaks on his desire to continue learning, and expresses an interest in teaching his video skills, as well.

In an interview recorded at Dynasty Studio in Pilsen, Michael Kolar graces the mic. The owner of Chicago's storied Soundscape Studios, Kolar speaks about getting his start in the music business at an early age, and how he not only started Soundscape Studios, but how he grew and sustained the business over two decades. Kolar also speaks on the Sonic Summit 2020, a two day event happening Saturday F...

In an interview recorded at Dynasty Podcasts Studio in Pilsen, music agent Kelly Deasy makes her return to the podcast. Deasy speaks about her new Outer/Most agency, and how the project became a reality in a relatively short time. Deasy also emphasizes the importance of keeping music companies active in Chicago, and details the kinds of services Outer/Most will provide to artists.

In an interview recorded at Dynasty Podcasts Studio in Pilsen, longtime friend of the podcast Jack Armondo returns in support of his Panic Priest project. Armondo details how the project came to be, and reveals how Panic Priest differs from his work in My Gold Mask. The artist also speaks on evolving his singing style, and previews what’s next for the project.

In an onset interview recorded outdoors in Yorkville, IL, filmmaker Elijah Alvarado speaks about the making of his short film Light Pollution. During a break from filming, Alvarado speaks on the inspiration for the film, and what goes into making a DIY short film. The filmmaker also reveals how writer/filmmaker/actor Joe Swanberg became involved in the project, and shares what he’d like to do next...

In an interview recorded at Dynasty Podcasts Studio in Pilsen, Jacob Bracey, also known by his creative handle Blackbirrds, speaks about his photography work. Bracey looks back at how his visual path began with moving to Chicago, and details how fashion factors into his photography work. Bracey also states the significance of finding talent and clients to work with him in his photography career, a...

In an interview recorded at Dynasty Podcasts Studio in Pilsen, Avigail “Vi” Viray Bautista, Mikayla “Swiper” Delson, and Malissa “Lissy” Poeut speak about their creative collective, Her Notoriety. The trio reveal how the Her Notoriety collective came together, and detail their Grlz Wknd live event activation. The group also shares their approach to working with brands, and preview what’s next for...

Dynasty Podcasts Chicagoverse 254 - Martin Atkins (Pigface) http://dynastypodcasts.com https://soundcloud.com/dynastypodcasts In an interview recorded during a break in band practice at Chicago music-tech incubator Fort Knox, longtime friend of Dynasty Podcasts Martin Atkins returns to the podcast to talk all things Pigface. Atkins speaks on resurrecting the long-running industrial vehicle, and br...

Dynasty Podcasts Chicagoverse 253 - Steven Nunez aka stevensjpeg http://dynastypodcasts.com https://soundcloud.com/dynastypodcasts In an interview recorded at Dynasty Podcasts Studio in Chicago, Steven Nunez, aka stevensjpeg, makes his Dynasty Podcasts debut. Nunez reveals how he started as a music photographer, and details how his passion led him to gigs like shooting for AT&T and opportuniti...

Dynasty Podcasts Chicagoverse 252 - Matthew Smith (Do Good Collaborative) http://dynastypodcasts.com https://soundcloud.com/dynastypodcasts In an interview recorded at Dynasty Podcasts Studio in Chicago, Matthew Smith of Founder at Do Good Collaborative makes his Dynasty Podcasts debut. Smith speaks on the origins and ambitions of his Do Good Collaborative project, including the Do Good podcast an...

Dynasty Podcasts Chicagoverse 251 - Dani Deahl http://dynastypodcasts.com https://soundcloud.com/dynastypodcasts In an interview recorded at Dynasty Podcasts Studio, longtime friend of the podcast Dani Deahl returns to talk about her Future of Music series, published by The Verge. Deahl reveals how the series, which focuses on the intersection of music and digital innovation, came to be, and share...

Dynasty Podcasts Chicagoverse 250 - Steven Galanis (Cameo) http://dynastypodcasts.com https://soundcloud.com/dynastypodcasts In an interview recorded at Cameo’s Chicago headquarters, Steven Galanis makes his Dynasty Podcasts debut. The startup founder speaks on the origin of Cameo, which allows consumers to purchase short personalized video messages from thousands of noteworthy musicians, actors,...

Dynasty Podcasts Chicagoverse 249 - Kyle Woods (SingleServ) http://dynastypodcasts.com https://soundcloud.com/dynastypodcasts In a phoner interview, Kyle Woods makes his return to Dynasty Podcasts. Woods delves into the origins and ambitions of the new SingleServ music streaming app he recently launched with co-founders Jojo Yang and Clayton Blaha. Woods also shares how his experience as a DJ and...

Dynasty Podcasts Chicagoverse 248 - Daniella DeLuna (Transluna) http://dynastypodcasts.com https://soundcloud.com/dynastypodcasts In an interview recorded at Dynasty Podcasts Studio in Pilsen, Daniella DeLuna, aka Transluna, makes her Dynasty Podcasts debut. The multi-talented creative speaks on her work in production design, live event production, and more, sharing what she’s learned across creat...

Dynasty Podcasts Chicagoverse 247 - Ari Bendersky (Overserved) http://dynastypodcasts.com https://soundcloud.com/dynastypodcasts Dynasty Podcasts host Jaime Black interviews Chicago journalist, author, and now podcaster Ari Bendersky about his career in the media industries. Bendersky speaks on his passion for food and restaurant stories, and how that passion led to his new culinary industry podca...

Dynasty Podcasts Chicagoverse 246 - Sentrock http://dynastypodcasts.com https://soundcloud.com/dynastypodcasts In an interview recorded at Dynasty Podcasts Studio in Pilsen, Sentrock makes his Dynasty Podcasts debut. The artist reflects on his beginnings with graffiti during his teenage years, and how he turned art into his career upon moving to Chicago. Sentrock also speaks on his goal of support...

Dynasty Podcasts Chicagoverse 245 - Elia Einhorn (Fashion Brigade x Talkhouse Podcast x Pitchfork Radio) http://dynastypodcasts.com https://soundcloud.com/dynastypodcasts In an interview recorded at Dynasty Podcasts Studio in Pilsen, Elia Einhorn makes his Dynasty Podcasts debut. The multi-talented creative speaks about his many roles in the creative industries, from frontman of 2000s Chicago indi...

Dynasty Podcasts Chicagoverse 244 - Fei Tang (Phives) http://dynastypodcasts.com https://soundcloud.com/dynastypodcasts In an interview recorded at Dynasty Podcasts Studio in Pilsen, Fei Tang returns to the podcast. The photographer and nightlife veteran speaks on the evolution of his theIMAGED photography brand, as well as his experience getting to be part of Sony’s #AlphaCollective program. Tang...

Dynasty Podcasts Chicagoverse 243 - Chuck Anderson http://dynastypodcasts.com https://soundcloud.com/dynastypodcasts In an interview recorded at Dynasty Podcasts Studio in Pilsen, Chuck Anderson returns to the podcast. The designer and photographer speaks about branching into event work in his new role as VP, Group Creative Director at marketing agency MKTG. Anderson also speaks on his passion for...

Dynasty Podcasts Chicagoverse 242 - Anna Russett http://dynastypodcasts.com https://soundcloud.com/dynastypodcasts In an interview recorded at Dynasty Podcasts Studio in Pilsen, Anna Russett makes her Dynasty Podcasts debut. The marketer and content creator shares her origins in all things digital, when she demonstrated a passion for social media and digital communities at a young age. Russett spe...

Dynasty Podcasts Chicagoverse 241 - Briahna Gatlin (Swank PR) http://dynastypodcasts.com https://soundcloud.com/dynastypodcasts In an interview recorded at Dynasty Podcasts Studio in Pilsen, Briahna Gatlin of Swank PR makes her Dynasty Podcasts debut. Gatlin speaks on her journey from journalist in the early 2000s to eventually owning her own publicity company. The accomplished publicist looks bac...

Dynasty Podcasts Chicagoverse 240 - Sean Ely x Corey Wagner (Number Six With Cheese) http://dynastypodcasts.com https://soundcloud.com/dynastypodcasts In an interview recorded at Dynasty Podcasts Studio in Pilsen, YouTube reviewers Sean Ely and Corey Wagner of Number Six With Cheese make their debut on Dynasty Podcasts. The duo reveal how they first connected in Chicago’s comedy scene, and how tha...