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Dining critic John Kessler and dining editor Amy Cavanaugh offer their critiques of restaurants around Chicago, along with their perspectives on trends and happenings in the local hospitality scene.
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Go in-depth with Chicago-area medical pros and community leaders you can trust. Hear directly from the doctors, researchers, and healthcare workers that make Chicago a medical leader, in conversation with Chicago Health’s editorial team. You’ll hear from cardiologists on longevity, researchers on news overload, and our own editors and journalists on why we cover the stories we do. All to give you the context, so you can sort through the noise and make more informed decisions that impact your ...
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Mike Jeffers, founder of Chicago Jazz Magazine & Entertainment, talks with musicians, club owners, festival organizers and jazz fans!
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Broadcast from starships, dragons’ mouths, and from everyday worlds tinged with miracles, this is the Strangelet Podcast, featuring audio versions of the science fiction / fantasy stories we publish in our bimonthly journal, Strangelet. Learn more at strangeletjournal.com.
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The Stardom101 Magazine Podcast is a weekly podcast that goes beyond the world of news, business, culture, entertainment and social economics. Join host Christopher Boykin as he interviews entrepreneurs, thought leaders, game-changers, upcoming talent on the rise to Stardom and welcomes back recurring guest to share insight about their latest projects. The SMP is the voice of the community and is sure to inform, inspire and motivate anyone who tunes in.
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A podcast about dedicated and motivated amateur runners who are working hard to get better and achieving inspirational results.
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1 on 1 interview show featuring the creative minds behind Comics TV Film Novels & Animation. Hosted by Chicago Pop Culture expert, John Siuntres
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What happens when a group of fashion professionals sit down over coffee? Conversation. Welcome to 'Speaking Of Fashion' - a weekly fashion podcast that aims to inspire communication about fashion and its place in our everyday lives. Each voice brings something different to the coffee table - hosted by Rachel Yeomans of TheWorkingWardrobe Magazine and Blog, Tenisha Anderson of Qlix Magazine and Ten Style Media, Inc., Ryan M. Beshel of Purely Fashion and fashion PR maven Kate Jacobsen. Togethe ...
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TalkTales: "Cheaper Than Therapy" Bartender Advice Line
Shana and Adhel- Bartender, Mixologist, bar, cocktails, mixology, bar stories, advice, therapy, hotline
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TalkTales is a comedy podcast that explores stories from behind the bar and beyond.
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Sounds From The Underground: Hip Hop Lifestyle & Marketing Podcast from Insomniac Magazine
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Sounds from the Underground, a podcast from the Hip Hop veterans at Insomniac Magazine. Delving into music, culture and marketing.
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African Rhythms has been on the air for over twenty three years. Your Host, David Love Jones, plays a heavyweight selection of classics from the past, present, and future. This includes jazz, soul, hip-hop, Afro-Latin, funk, and eclectic Brazilian rhythms. There are also interviews with local and international artists. Truly, a radio show with international flavor.Genre: Dance
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We will be interviewing local Chicago area business owners to discuss many topics. Discussions on how to start a business, keep it going, and thrive for the future. Learn through fun and engaging conversation with local business owners. If you would like to be featured on our podcast please message us at: [email protected]
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Taurus FirstClass Talks Hate It Or Love It, Chicago Roots & Building a Legacy | #254
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Taurus FirstClass (Terrance Polk) is a Chicago-based independent singer, songwriter, and rapper who has been making waves since 2021 with a sound rooted in honesty, perseverance, and lived experience. 🔹 Topics Discussed Taurus FirstClass’ journey as an independent artist The meaning behind his stage name and Chicago roots Creating his debut album H…
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In addition to John and Amy, we hear from our food writers about the dishes they loved most this past year.By Chicago magazine
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Best Of 25 Steve Lieber Metamorpho and Jimmy Olsen
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As we look back at some of the very best conversations of 2025, there was no way I could leave this one out. One of the standout talks of the year comes from an artist whose work consistently blends sharp storytelling, inventive visuals, and genuine heart. From Whiteout to Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen, Steve Lieber has proven time and again that he’s…
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Financial Literacy Is a Life Skill: Empowering Communities with Shangra-La Jones | #256
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Shangra-La Jones is an Advisory Board Member of the Colorado Financial Educators Council (COFEC) and an active member of the National Financial Educators Council (NFEC) Financial Advocacy Committee. She holds two Master’s degrees—one in Public Financial Management and one in Public Administration—and has over 20 years of experience in the financial…
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My Buddy chicago rado legend and my forer partner Mike North joins me for some movie talk about old HollywoodBy John Siuntres
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Emprezz S: Finding Her Voice Through Music, Healing & Purpose | #255
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Emprezz S is an independent American recording artist with Caribbean roots from the Bahamas. Her sound blends R&B, love music, elements of rap, and country influences. After surviving a life-threatening medical journey that included a liver transplant, Emprezz S turned to music as a form of healing and self-expression. Today, her music reaches audi…
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#714 - JaQuavious Harris: A Road to the Trials Shining Star
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This episode is a replay of a recent episode of Road to the Trials - Season Four. As you'll hear, it's an extremely powerful and inspirational look at one of the many runners who are shining their light under the national running radar. Lindsey Hein and Peter Bromka sit down with JaQuavious Harris for one of their first post-race interviews from th…
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Batman The JLA and Santa Silent Knight pt 2
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Once upon a time in the DC Universe, Santa Claus wasn’t just slipping down chimneys… he was training Batman and battling monsters with the world’s greatest heroes. And now in Jeff Parker’s wild 2024 yuletide epic, Santa Claus isn’t just on the nice list — he’s in the Justice League’s corner as the entire DCU faces supernatural threats and a mysteri…
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Batman and Santa Silent Knight pt 1
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Welcome to Word Balloon, the podcast that dives deep into the art and craft behind the comics you love. In today’s festive yet fierce chapter of the DC Universe, we’re exploring one of the most delightfully unexpected team-ups in comics history. Imagine the Dark Knight of Gotham City — brooding on rooftops, stalking shadows… now pair him with a man…
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Teresa Busby Shares Her Healing Journey After Loss on The Stardom101 Magazine Podcast | #253
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Teresa Busby is an author from Sumner, Mississippi, currently residing in Southaven, Mississippi. She is a devoted mother of three and a woman of faith whose life was forever changed after losing her son in a tragic train accident in 2008. Through her writing and professional work in social services, Teresa seeks to bring comfort, understanding, an…
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Cloak The Scribe Breaks Down “Man Listen,” Music Business & Chicago Roots on SMP | #252
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Chicago-born emcee Cloak The Scribe joins The Stardom101 Magazine Podcast for a raw and insightful conversation about artistry, hustle, and longevity in hip hop. Inspired by the late Tupac Shakur, Cloak shares how hearing “So Many Tears” at just 10 years old pushed him to pick up a pen and pursue lyricism with purpose. He reflects on his rise throu…
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Scene Missing Burl Ives Rudolph's Snowman
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Welcome back to Scene Missing, the show where we dig past the highlight reels and get into the real story. This time, Gabriel Hardman, Ian Brill, and I take a hard, unsentimental look at the career of Burl Ives—a performer whose legacy is far bigger, messier, and more complicated than the warm baritone most people remember. We start with the role t…
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Today on Word Balloon, a best of talk with writer, producer, and comics industry fixture Andy Mangels It's a vital conversation about breaking barriers in geek culture. In this episode, Andy opens up about his experiences as an openly gay creator working in comics, television, animation, and fandom — how he navigated an industry that wasn’t always …
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the beatles meet star wars, rankin bass xmas specials, and why are the avenger doomsday trailers locked into avatar screenings?By John Siuntres
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Josh Trujillo sends The FF To The Planet Of The Apes
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Josh Trujillo talk about the upcoming marvel crossover the planet of the apes versus the fantastic four . you can tell from our talk he's done his homework on both sides we also discuss his dc go digital comiic about aquaman in the D Sea universe.By John Siuntres
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Mr. Skin on the State of Movies, TV, and the Top 10 of 2025
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On this episode of Word Balloon, I sit down with pop-culture archivist and entrepreneur Mr. Skin for a wide-ranging conversation about the evolution of MrSkin.com and the state of movies and television in 2025. Mr. Skin breaks down how his site has adapted in the streaming era, what sets true curation apart from casual online searching, and how aud…
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Ed Catto Talks Adam West and Retro Fan Magazine
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Today on Word Balloon, I’m joined by Ed Catto, Editor-in-Chief of Retro Fan Magazine, a publication dedicated to celebrating the movies, television, comics, and pop culture that shaped generations. We’re talking about the latest issue of Retro Fan, which is packed with deep-dive features and thoughtful retrospectives — including a look back at Adam…
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From Poverty to Purpose: Victoria Carrera on Boxing, Faith & Building The Boxing Grind | #251
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In this impactful episode of The Stardom101 Magazine Podcast, we sit down with Victoria Carrera — author, fitness trainer, nurse, humanitarian, and founder of The Boxing Grind. Victoria opens up about her early life, growing up in poverty with parents battling addiction, and how discovering boxing at the age of 16 became a life-saving turning point…
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The longest living human ever recorded made it to 122 years old. Is that age a fantasy for most, or an increasingly realistic possibility? In this episode, we explore the ethics of aging, impacts on aging, and what the future may hold — from research on biological vs. chronological age, to risk factors in our control. Guest: Douglas Vaughn, MD, car…
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Today on Word Balloon, I’m joined by Anthony Snyder — the son of the legendary sports broadcaster Jimmy “The Greek” Snyder, and the owner of AnthonysComicBookArt.com, one of the most respected destinations for original comic book art collectors. Anthony talks about growing up around the larger-than-life world of sports media, what it was like being…
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On this episode of Word Balloon, host John Siuntres continues his in-depth conversation with acclaimed artist Bryan Hitch in Part Two, focusing squarely on Superman, Lex Luthor, and the larger DC Universe. Bryan breaks down his visual approach to the Man of Steel, how he balances power with humanity, and why framing Superman correctly on the page i…
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On this episode of Word Balloon, host John Siuntres kicks off a wide-ranging conversation with legendary artist Bryan Hitch in Part One of an in-depth interview covering his career past, present, and future. Bryan talks about his creator-owned series Redcoat, the ideas and influences behind The Authority, and how those books helped redefine widescr…
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Olan Soule: The Forgotten Knight of Batman Voice Actors
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Today on Word Balloon, we’re diving into the legacy of Olan Soule — the original animated Batman — and the long, fascinating TV career that made him a cornerstone of early superhero entertainment. And there’s no better guide for this conversation than our guest, Dan Pasternack. Dan is one of the great archivists and historians of television comedy …
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#713 - Stephanie Dyer: Going for 70 Marathons by 70 and Getting Faster Along the Way
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Stephanie Dyer picked up running at college after watching the Boston Marathon and she has held it close over since. Now, over 30 years later, Stephanie is still cranking out PR's at her favorite distance and aiming for 70 marathons by the age of 70. Incredible! In this episode she talks about building consistency, getting faster with age, finding …
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A new talk with writer Jeremy Adams — digging into his personal takes on Flash Gordon, Green Lantern, and Aquaman, and what draws him to (and challenges him about) each iconic mythos. They get into how classic pulp energy, cosmic storytelling, and sea-soaked adventure inform his creative instincts, and how those sensibilities show up in his work. J…
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Trek Watch Starfleet Academy Teaser Scene Review
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Get ready — on this episode of Trek Watch, we break down the brand-new sneak preview for Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, dropped at CCXP 2025 before the official premiere on January 15. We talk about what the clip reveals: the fate of the U.S.S. Athena as it comes under surprise attack, the first look at cadet life, and the ominous arrival of the vil…
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Best of 2025 Al Ewing Marvel and DC Greatness
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Another great talk from this year with acclaimed comics writer Al Ewing with deep-dives. First into two legendary mythic heroes: Thor and Metamorpho.Ewing explores the mythic roots, narrative shifts, and creative challenges behind modern takes on these icons — from thunder gods to chemical-powered shapeshifters. Deep dives into Norse Mythology and …
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Fear Agent 20th Anniversary Celebration – Remender, Moore & Hawthorne
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Two decades after it crash-landed into comics, Fear Agent is still one of the most ferocious, heartfelt, and inventively insane sci-fi adventures ever put to paper. For its 20th anniversary, we bring together the core creative team — Rick Remender, Tony Moore, and Mike Hawthorne — for a no-holds-barred panel looking back at the series that redefine…
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Pasko and I continue our wide-ranging discussion on comics, television, and animation — expanding into old-time TV, behind-the-scenes film and show business, and the sometimes surprising roots of comic-book properties. They talk about the portrayal of Wonder Woman — including the editorial pressures and controversies surrounding her early stories u…
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Word Balloon #3000 – Part 1: A Classic 2015 Conversation with Martin Pasko
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For this landmark 3000th episode, we’re opening the vault for a special two-part conversation from 2015 with the late Martin Pasko — writer, editor, historian, and one of the sharpest, funniest minds ever to shape modern comics and genre television. In Part 1, Marty walks us through the foundations of his career, beginning with his time writing Sup…
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