Feeding Curiosity

 Nick Wenzel is a recent graduate from Columbia College Chicago in Graphic Design. Even with this degree, he describes his skill set as Graphic Communication because that encompasses all aspects from photography, videography, and design. Nick shares how he was able to take what many assume is an artistic avenue and transition it with the more business-oriented approach. He gives his thoughts...

 Joe and Erich have a discussion built around relationships, which morphs into how we connect with each other. We talk about removing the buffer between the outside world and ourselves. That when we remove the buffer, we allow for meaningful moments to happen spontaneously. From there we talk about the cynicism of our generation that seems to push back on authenticity or showing genuine emoti...

“Everything you need is already within you.” - Nicole Davis Nicole Davis is a two time former Olympian in indoor Volleyball, after retiring from the sport she now is a mindset coach for Compete to Create and currently working to on a master in Sports Performance Psychology and eventually a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Nicole is building science and language around her experience as an el...

Jordan and Erich discuss current music interests and nuance in performance. We meander into how music makes an impact and blending of genres. We end the discussion about taking in new information from books. We close with what beer and food! For show notes head to https://feedingcuriosity.net/

Ben Kapolnek shares his unfiltered story in his ongoing struggle with anxiety, depression, and trauma. From early childhood up to now, he tries to paint a picture of what his thoughts look like. Ben's story is an emotional one and not only because he's one of my closest friends, but for every person like Ben there are countless others who share in this mental anguish. It is the hope that as we sha...

In this episode, Dante returns giving us an update on what has happened since the last time he was on the show. Dante has started his first semester back in school and is pursuing a degree in radiology and an acting class. On the other side, Dante has been looking inwards and been talking to a therapist. Dante shares his experiences with discrimination from both sides. Jordan also shares his thoug...

 In this episode, Nick Buegel returns to the podcast to explore Morality. This discussion we have regulars, Jordan Criss and Joe Jackowski, to talk to through Morality. We meander into ethics, autonomy, and how stress affects people. We close out the episode with a conversation Joe and Jordan wanted to have about the Liam Neeson controversy in person. This conversation leaves food for thought...

In this episode, our guest is Rachel Thomas. Rachel shares her story about a former boyfriend named Tyler who became a heroin addict in high school had a downward spiral into homelessness and prison. Rachel shares how the story has evolved and dealt with it over the last ten years.  Tyler was found by Chicago based photojournalist Chuck Jines who captured some of Tyler's (who went by the stre...

In this episode, Erich Wenzel and Jordan Criss are joined by Jorge Martinez. We open the podcast to a new form of discussion that we haven't touched on much Sports and for this episode Basketball. While Erich is not a nuanced fan of sports in general, he does have a deep interest in the mindset of what it takes to become a top athlete which is what drives this conversation for him. Jordan and Jorg...

In this episode, we are back with a deep dive into the film Ex Machina.  Ex Machina was written and directed by Alex Garland, starring Domhnall Gleeson, Oscar Isaac, and Alicia Vikander. We discuss the film's key elements in themes, storytelling, and philosophical questions posed. If you have not watched the movie yet this a spoiler warning and should watch the film before listening, we canno...

In this episode, we are joined by Jordan Criss and Alex Ivy. Jordan Criss is a Chicago Musician and Writer. Alex Ivy is a graduate of Columbia College Chicago for Fashion Business. She has recently started an internship for a partnership agency called Shuffle Presents, focusing on Fashion Events. In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss the role of social media, influencers, and sourcing your...

"Be ready to wing it" - Steve Furnett Steve Furnett is the Exhibition and Collections Manager at the Dunn Museum. Before that, he worked at the Field Museum in Chicago for seven years as a Supervisor of Interactives. In this conversation, we cover how Steve he wound up in the museum industry. A common theme in this podcast is captured by this simple quote, "Be Ready to Wing It," and in general, St...

In this episode, Joe gives us an update on his school semester and discusses how he stays organized with such a full schedule.   For show notes head to https://feedingcuriosity.net/

In this episode, we are joined by Marybeth is currently a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department with a background in Hematology and Oncology with a chemotherapy certification. She received her BSN from the University of Chicago and is working on a Doctorate in Nursing Practice at UIC. We discuss what led her to choose Nursing as her profession and in general health. Here the conversation le...

Joe Jackowski and Jordan Criss regulars on the show. We go over recent dealings with the Student Veteran’s Association National Convention. From there, we get into a much broader discussion on the creative process in the realm of writing and screenplays. For show notes head to https://feedingcuriosity.net/

It's officially one year of podcasting! What a wild ride it's been, I never would have expected this is where it would have taken me looking back over what we've created is fantastic. The responses I've received blow me away, and I hope to keep getting more of those.  Here is a special episode of the podcast looking back on the last year and where we are heading. I liked to thank every guest...

In this episode, we are joined by Courtney Batio. Courtney is a multidisciplinary director/designer for the performing arts now based in Chicago. The last three and a half years of her work has taken place in London, England, working with set design, costume design, film, art exhibit/curation, and performance directing. In this wide-ranging conversation, we cover what Art is broadly speaking means...

Jordan Criss is a local artist and now a writer in training. As our first conversation for 2019, we talk a bit about sports, traveling, and different books we’ve been reading. Spoiler warning we discuss a bit about Black Mirror: Bandersnatch. While we try to stay away from describing specific things, just an obligatory warning, Jordan also shares more of his interest in screenwriting. For show not...

This episode of the podcast, we discuss Christopher Nolan's Interstellar. We discuss the film's critical elements in themes, storytelling, and design. So if you haven't watched the movie yet, listen at your own risk or do yourself a favor and watch the film. You have been warned! If you want more of these kinds of episodes, let us know what you'd be interested in! For show notes head to https://fe...

In this episode, we are joined by Nicholas Buegel. After an eclectic work history ranging from automotive positions to medical. Nick has settled down to offer his graphic design skills to the booming industry of office supplies. As a creative, he is always exploring practical applications for innovative ideas and new avenues of thinking. We cover many topics in this conversation. Nick outlines his...

In this episode, we are joined by two returning guests Dan Thiel and Wyatt Mach. Both are NIU (Northern Illinois University) Electronic Technology Engineering graduates and have come on the solo before and can find those below!. In this conversation, we meander through topics including work ethic, software programming, and stories about our classroom experiences with classes together at NIU. For s...

Happy New Year from Joe, Jordan, and Erich! This has been a wild ride, and it honestly couldn't be more fun! As Feeding Curiosity approaches its first birth, we look back on the last year of podcasts with twenty-nine episodes! Thank you to every listener for coming along for the ride! Thank you to all the guests who have been on the show and sharing your stories! To 2019, we're just getting starte...

In this episode, we are joined by Tim Fisher and Mike O'Malley. Both of them were Erich's group members for their Senior Design Class. We have a conversation around their college experiences and the road ahead since they have both graduated shortly after the recording of this episode. For show notes head to https://feedingcuriosity.net/

In this episode of the podcast, Joe returns with another conversation after the semester has been completed. The conversation takes a turn into evolutionary psychology with the starting point centering around talking about Richard Dawkins' The Selfish Gene . Joe read this book for one of his classes this semester. Also Joe added a paper he wrote in his Behavioral Neuroscience course and can be fou...

In this episode of the podcast, we have Joseph Spangler. Joseph is a massive fan of all things films and currently co-runs (along with his very awesome friend Alex), a film discussion Youtube channel named TicketStubs. This love of film ties in perfectly with another of Joseph’s interests, and that is superheroes. Superhero franchises are undoubtedly more popular than ever, and he loves every seco...