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Jason Gray and his brother are creating the American Dream. Whether its through music, tv shows, or sports, Jason and his bro have taken things we cherish in our culture and brought a much-needed platform & genre to to the people. Check out this episode as I catch up with Jason and learn the whos, hows, whys & whats of Zumble, Cards for the Culture, the sports agency, and all things R&B. Plus we t...

Come hang out with me as we catch up with Strides for Peace's Executive Director Mary Ohannessian Stonors Saunders!

I had the pleasure of hanging out with my friend Melissa Rokaitis as we tackled the hard-hitting topics of Justin Timberlake's disappointing last album, why Harry Styles is amazing and of course....Biebs. We also spoke about her path in sports, the Cubs, and various (bears) quarterbacks. How could you miss this episode? Follow Melissa on social media on Twitter & Instagram. And if you'd like to do...

Got to hang out with the homie Nicole and talk Wrigley, getting in shape, dogs, and music. She also tells another story that seems to be trend I've developed while working. All this & more...

Back in the day my little Sarah was a monster on the basketball court. These days she's becoming a monster in the modeling industry. While she's just starting out, Sarah has grabbed the attention of many people and companies while still finding herself. Sarah has her eye set on a future in nursing. We talk about that, as well as her appreciation of Selena Gomez, starting off in modeling and over-c...

Here's an interview I've been dying to get - I didnt realize what a role model I was missing until I met Alonzo in college. My time with him helped develop me into who I am today. A true definition of a charismatic leader, Zo's story is amazing. We only got to spend a few minutes with him in a super-noisy Peace House (ironically at Peace Fest - an ievent being held particularly because of Zo) but...

Back again with Daniel Rey, which is the "nom de scène" of singer/songwriter, Dejan Kralj (The Gufs/MKE). Currently working on his solo debut, we talk about the road to getting to this project and the development of his introspective sound and song-writing. We catch Daniel right before his first solo performance and at the start of the creation of his debut album. A really fun listen, with a solo...

This week I hangout with my homie Elizabeth for a very fun conversation. Liz teaches history at Hubbard HS, a great HS on Chicago's south west side & come from a HUGE family. A fun chat amongst friends. A very cool listen, and you might learn a thing or two!

Michelle Graves is an interdisciplinary artist residing in Chicago. She is the Chair of Agitator Co-operative gallery located in West Town, Chicago. She is also Head Curator and co-owner of the art subscription/consulting company, State of the Art. She's also the co-founder of the Chicago Outfit Roller Derby. Graves is just an all-around bad ass, who just happens to have a exhibition this weekend!...

Jack came over. Stories were told, I drank a beer, nonsense ensued. Check out this episode and hang with me as I catch up with my former dispatch partner in crime and we discuss numerous topics of Wrigley. This is a fun one & a bit all over the place - strictly for hardcore Wrigley/Jack folks.

This week I got to hang out with my friend Amie Klujian, who along with and Christina Roberts Co-Founded “Back Lot Bash”, Chicago’s most attended women’s festival now celebrating its 15th year taking place June 22nd to June 24th during Chicago’s LGBTQ Pride week. “Back Lot Bash” has evolved into an iconic staple of Chicago pride week that draws over 6000 attendees from Chicago, the Midwest and aro...

On the verge of a huge weekend of wrestling in Chicago who better to talk to than Chicago's very own reigning queen, Val Capone. While representing bad ass chicks everywhere you'll be surprised to hear some Val share some secrets, as well as give us the low down on her start and her numerous battles back from major health issues. A very inspirational story, nothing can stop this lady! Plus with NX...

It's derby season, and who better to talk derby with than the Chicago Outfit Roller Derby OG's Joan Ranger & Graves. We talk about how the Outfit started, the family atmosphere, road trips, dance parties, injuries, music, and much much (ok not too much more). With Joan in grad school & Graves busy at Agitator co-op gallery ( http://www.agitatorgallery.com ) we chat how to fit derby in transitionin...

Brad Zibung is having a lot more fun than you. Don't be mad, its true, deal with it. He's hanging out at Wrigley Field, selling condos, creating satirical newspapers, saving doggie lives, going to some of the coolest events & able to share some amazing stories (anyone who can pull a Snoop Dogg story out of nowhere is doing it right). Yeah, you wish you were Brad. Plus he might be a billionaire (in...

Miss Emma White gets noticed everywhere she goes, whether its her height, her smile, or her personality, Emma catches your attention without trying, but its her actions in the near future that she really wants you to notice. I've known Em for a minute& this is one of my favorite episodes. Listen as we chop it up about music, self identity, I Grow Chicago and more. Be careful you might learn a thin...

"I'm not black I'm Kanye". This is another deep one, folks. Be ready for a lot of thoughtful conversation and emotion and genuine controversy in speaking about some of today's more interesting topics, from Kanye to R. Kelly to even some things closer to home. A must listen and first of many with my guy, Corey. You'll definitely leave this one with an opinion on your own to share, a completely hone...

Before he rides off into the sunset I got to have my homie Zach Auger on the show to talk about his beginnings, his future, some music stuff & MF DOOM! A fun listen as well as a glimpse into what's next for Zach! take a listen, you just might learn something.

I felt like I owed you a good one, and here it is. We catch up with my guy Joe Flaherty and nothing is off limits. From early trying times with Cubs management to why he left - the good and bad of things of living the Cubs life. We talk about what Joe has been up to since leaving, his business Tailor-Made Fitness ( www.tailor-madefitness.com ), mental health and music (especially G-Herbo.) Check i...

Today's episode we speak with Mary Hatchett, a member of the Chicago Outfit Roller Derby squad & her own little squad of derby children, Skatie K, Trouble Clef, & T.A.R.D.I.S. (thats Time and Relative Dimension in Skates to you). As they get ready for their home-opener this Saturday @ Windy City Fieldhouse, we chat it up with Mary & the girls about derby, music, Iceland and injuries! Check it out...

The official word on HEAZZA (aka Heather Leonhardt) is that she is a recipient of the 2018 Individual Artist Grant from the City of Chicago & among the newest sounds coming out of Chicago in 2018. She brings uniquely soulful songwriting that forges 21st century soundscapes and neo-romantic indie-rock. Yup, she's a musical bad ass and we have her here for a quick episode. We get into some new cool...

Plush Lunch (aka Natalie Dusek) is another musical talent who happens to be interning at the non-profit I Grow Chicago. This singer-songwriter is barely in her 20's and already is mixing and creating music, including her latest the "First Floor EP" which you can pick up or listen to right here - https://plushlunch.bandcamp.com/ . Natalie & I talk about her crazy name, the how & why she does music...

Trying to catch-up with the ever-busy Joseph Williams can be tiring if you don't know where to look. One day he's on ABC"s Windy City Live, the next he's at a school talking about better policing and gun control. The next minute he's on a bus to DC for a march and two moments later he's passing out dinners for homeless & less fortunate Chicagoans. Nevertheless Joe is one of the good guys, and we t...

In this episode myself & the homie Heidi talk about everything, from NWA to Rahm fucking up, from pizza to arcades, to OAR to Peace Fest, Penn State, drugs, old school rap, I Grow Chicago, and even where to get the best collard greens in the city. Yeah this one hits all the targets. A fun interview piece with some fun stories Check it out- you might learn a thing or too (done purposely, btw)

When I think of the soundtrack of my life (especially the college & post college years) alot of the music in the background would be The Gufs. One of the most famous bands in Milwaukee The Gufs post an incredibly cool catalogue of great music. I get to sit down with Dejan Krajl from the band, as we talk about old and new times in music & Gufs history while having a few beverages in downtown Chicag...

We spend this episode with long time friend & stage manager/production manager Jen Aparicio, Jen's been doing work in the theater business for quite a while, so why find out the how's and why's of what's happening in her world. We follow up up on some fun stuff, and not so fun stuff, while exploring the world of Hedwig and the angry inch. Jen also expresses her love and true fandom of Lena Hall, w...