Real Chicago

Join Dan Mauller on a comedic odyssey through the bustling streets of Chicago as he shares his adventures living in the heart of the Midwest for over three decades. Originally hailing from sunny Pasadena, California, Dan's path led him to Boston before finding his true comedic home in Chicago. Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Dan where he takes you to his journey  through Second City...

In this episode, we chat with John Simmons, one of Chicago’s most respected and versatile DJs. John shares his journey from being a young music lover to becoming a seasoned professional behind the turntables. He tells us how he was influenced by the early 90s House music scene in Chicago, and how he learned from his mentors and peers. He also talks about his experiences playing at some of the most...

In this episode, we share the compelling, anonymous journey of Yovani, a resilient DREAMER from Belmont Cragin, Chicago. Despite facing the challenges of undocumented status, Yovani's story is one of hope, highlighting the strength of the human spirit and the unwavering power of dreams. Join us as we delve into the shadows, revealing the extraordinary tale of a young person determined to overcome...

I interview Lisa Marie Farver in this episode. I met Lisa a few years ago. She's a pretty cool interesting person. I hope you enjoy the interview. The following links are projects that Lisa is currently involved in. Check them out! Poems While You Wait (tumblr.com) Typewriter Tarts Typewriter Tarts Gfulness

A conversation with Rudy Lozano Jr. A life long resident of Little Village. He is on the board of directors at Enlace Chicago. https://www.enlacechicago.org/

DJ GREEDY IN THE HOUSE!!!! Alright. Salvador Garcia AKA DJ GREEDY, really does not need an introduction. This guy has been in the underground of Chicago DJ culture for over 25 years, maybe 30 years. He has hosted numerous radio shows in Chicago. I am so happy that i got a hold of him for an interview. We talk about all of it in the interview. I hope you enjoy it THANKS for listening! www.djgreedy....

Episode 4 of REAL CHICAGO the podcast. I interview Rebecca "Stolie" Stoelinga. Stolie is a musician/performer/artist. Her website is: stolie.com. I first met Stolie while hanging out at Lizards Liquid Lounge. After the interview I was definitely impressed with everything she has done throughout her life. I've had only brief conversations with her, When i first thought about this podcast, I definit...

The 3rd episode of Real Chicago the Podcast. Jorge is a life long friend mine. I have known him for what seems like forever. He is a pretty interesting guy, I will definitely have him back for more stories from us growing up a Little Village. I hope you enjoy the interview. Do not forget to follow subscribe, etc, etc. Thanks!

What's up everyone?! ok. This is my second episode for Real Chicago. I interview Jaime De Leon (I hope I am spelling that right...). He is a life long resident of Chicago. I hope you enjoy the interview. Side note: this was done with my old mics. Although the audio does sound a bit better than my first episode, it still needed a bit of sound production tricks. That being said, I hope you enjoy the...

The Debso interview. This is my first episode of my REAL CHICAGO podcast. As I mention in the intro, I had to work some "audio magic" because the audio quality wasn't loud enough. But I think I was able to save it. I will be back to interview Angel Silva again. So be on the look out for that. I want to thank everyone that has agreed to do interviews. I have about ten interviews lined up. I aim to...