Best Overstory Podcasts (2024)

This week, we're thrilled to welcome a culinary powerhouse, Milwaukee’s Chef Dan Jacobs, to the show. Known for his bold flavors and inventive takes on American-Chinese cuisine, Dan co-owns Milwaukee’s renowned restaurants DanDan and EsterEv. After a career working throughout Chicago and Wisconsin, he recently made waves on the 21st season of Top C…

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Episode #113 - Allan Perales, Hospitality Realtor 1:29:28

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Allan Perales knows how to solve problems. He champions a powerful idea: that there's no such thing as an unsolvable problem -- you're just looking at it from the wrong angle. After working in hospitality as a hotel manager for a number of years, Allan pivoted to a career in real estate. As partner at Goldstreet, his discerning approach and eye for…

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EPISODE 409 DUST CHILD EXTINCTION BURY YOUR SMOTHERMOSS 1:03:05

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Our friend and long-time Patreon member, Taylor joins us for some fun with books this week!By 3BookGirls

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Episode #112 - Norman Fenton of Cariño 1:40:04

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After a string of formative restaurant experiences in Detroit and Chicago, Norman Fenton, preoccupied by wanderlust, got in his car and drove to Tulum, Mexico. In this week’s episode, he tells us all about a journey that shifted the trajectory of his career and life — what he learned about food, leadership, and hospitality, all lessons he’s showcas…

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EPISODE 408 SHELTERWOOD CAMP ZERO BANG BANG SISTERS 59:00

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Three book girls, current events and pets plus book reviews....that about sums up this week's show!By 3BookGirls

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Episode #111 - Mandy Moody of Green City Market 1:21:58

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Green City Market has zeroed in on a number of problems plaguing food distribution and accessibility in our city – and they've resolved to do something about it. Our guest this week, Mandy Moody, is the executive director behind many of these initiatives, supporting farmers in selling their products (without sacrificing a major cut), educating peop…

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EPISODE 407 CRADLE OF THE REICH BILLIONAIRE'S VINEGAR AND FANCY SUITS 1:03:43

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Tanned and sassy, Martha returns from vacation to the relief of Voni!By 3BookGirls

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Episode #110 - Harrison Ginsberg of Overstory 1:19:01

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In collaboration with Tales of the Cocktail for our first entirely remote episode, we're on the horn with New York City's Harrison Ginsberg. He's a world-class bartender and bar director who cut his teeth at renowned establishments in Providence and Chicago before heading back to the Big Apple to help curate one of the finest hospitality experience…

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EPISODE406 DISPLACEMENTS GRAPHIC CANON BLACK SHIELD MAIDEN CAME TO TOWN 1:03:48

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Martha and Pat are both gone this week so Voni brought some guests to play! Shona Lawrence, and sisters Phyllis and Fara Laners!By 3BookGirls

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Episode #109 - Luke DeYoung of Oliver's and Sip Sip 1:43:16

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It’s happy hour on Joiners this week as we sit down for a booze-infused conversation with Luke DeYoung. He's a bartender and cocktail craftsman with decades of experience at some of the city’s finest bars, including Scofflaw, where he worked alongside the one and only Danny Shapiro. Together, they have been hard at work on Sip Sip, a video cocktail…

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Episode 405 Charm City Alone Time Agent Sonya 55:27

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Martha is on vacation, so Morgan joins Voni and Pat to talk about reading habits, book clubs, the right wine pairing for your book, and 3 terrific books.By 3BookGirls

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Episode #108 - Thomas Oh of Perilla & en process 1:58:58

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This week, we're excited to sit down with Thomas Oh who recently opened his newest restaurant, Perilla Korean American Steakhouse with his partner Andrew Lim. It's a fine dining joint dedicated to creatively reinterpreting Chicago steakhouse staples with a modern twist -- and delivering with the commitment to hospitality Thomas clearly champions. W…

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EPISODE 404 BEHOLD THE MONSTER THESE WOMEN DREADFUL 57:07

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Two serial killers and a dark wizard with no memory walk into a bar.....No joke, just 3 girls and great books!By 3BookGirls

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Episode #107 - Michael Muser of Ever 1:57:16

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This week, we delve into the world of Michael Muser, a charismatic veteran sommelier who has played a pivotal role in shaping Chicago's dining scene. With his characteristic showmanship and deep passion for hospitality, Michael guides us through a captivating array of topics, his raconteur's charm on full display. From his beginnings as a self-desc…

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EPISODE 403 PLAYGROUP DIFFICULT WOMEN DAUGHTERS WAR 55:45

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Three book girls and three great books!!By 3BookGirls

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Episode #106 - Andrew Watts of Cordelia 1:20:26

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This week, we're strengthening the Chicago-Cleveland connection by chatting with one of The Land's kind titans of hospitality: Andrew Watts, the proprietor of the renowned Cordelia, a restaurant named for his great grandmother. Known for its delicious, elevated, sharable takes on American classics (conceived by Andrew's right-hand man, Chef Vinnie …

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EPISODE 402 THOUSAND VOICES SERVICE MODEL THE LAST MURDER AT CAMINO ISLAND 56:36

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Joining us as guests this week are our friends Donna Peck and Kellye Talent!By 3BookGirls

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Episode #105 - Ria Neri of Whiner Beer and Four Letter Word 1:26:14

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This week, we sit down with Ria Neri, the creative force behind the acclaimed Four Letter Word Coffee and a certified Cicerone with an unwavering passion for craft beer, made crystal clear by her founding of Whiner Beer Company. Inspired by the vibrant coffee culture in Istanbul, Ria and her partners opened their first café on Burgaz Island before …

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EPISODE 401 MARGOS GOT ONE PERFECT NIGHT WATCH DEMON UNREST 1:03:06

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After a much needed 2 week break, we are back with 4 new book reviews!By 3BookGirls

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Episode #104 - Adam Pollack of Closed Loop Farms 1:33:58

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This week, we speak to another member of the growing Highland Park mafia — Adam Pollack, a cook turned farmer, responsible for supplying some of the best restaurants in the city. Adam grows his produce right here in the heart of Chicago at Closed Loop Farms. He tells us about his journey, from discovering his passion for food and fresh ingredients,…

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Episode #103 - Kevin Beary of Three Dots and a Dash 1:19:22

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Do tropical drinks actually make for gnarly hangovers? What have been the major advancements in distilling in the last century? What happens when a college kid has drink-slinging know-how and unfettered access to booze? In this week’s episode of Joiners, we explore big questions with none other than Kevin Beary, the sagacious beverage director behi…

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EPISODE 400 BLESS YOUR TIED WANDERLUST MASTER SLAVE 55:32

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400 Episodes and boy are we tired. We are taking a two week vacation, so no new episodes for two weeks!By 3BookGirls

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Episode #102 - Cecily Federighi of Pizz'amici 1:10:08

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For our latest episode, we sit down with the inimitable Cecily Federighi to explore her fascinating path from the fashion world to the culinary scene. Cecily takes us through her early days being scouted at Six Flags as a teen, globe-trotting adventures in the modeling world, and learning the ins and outs of the restaurant industry from the ground …

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Episode #101 - Christopher Gerber of Smyth & The Loyalist 1:45:04

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For episode 101, we are sitting down for a master class on hospitality with one of its most innovative and fastidious practitioners. Chris Gerber is a front-of-house guru whose attention to detail and commitment to guests at places like Trio, Alinea, and currently Smyth + The Loyalist have helped earn those establishments scores of well-deserved ac…

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EPISODE 399 THE CLEANER FROZEN RIVER DEAD SILENCE 1:01:05

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Lots of silliness this week, but 3 excellent books to review!By 3BookGirls

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Episode #100 - Stephanie Izard of Girl & the Goat 1:18:25

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This week, we’re ringing in our 100th episode the only way we know how: exploring the world of hospitality by chatting with its most colorful characters. This week, our tagline is especially appropriate — we sit down with the multitalented, accomplished, and vibrant Stephanie Izard, whose list of accolades is as impressive as it is long. She opened…

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EPISODE 398 FATE INKED IN A CITY ON MARS LONG TIME DEAD MINDFUCK 1:05:38

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Voni is off this week, but four of us find books to talk about and fight over which starburst flavors don't suck.By 3BookGirls

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Episode #99 - Danny Wirtz of The Chicago Blackhawks 1:15:31

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This week, we’ve brought in an owner who just might handle more covers per night of service than anyone else in town. In this episode, Danny Wirtz, the fourth-generation owner of the Chicago Blackhawks, joins the crew to discuss everything from growing up in the northern suburbs to the evolving landscape of sports and entertainment in the city. Dan…

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EPISODE 397 GIRL TAKING OVER BOOKBIINDER SAFE AND SOUND ANNIHLIATION 1:04:15

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Welcome to Oklahoma, tornadoes, earthquakes and....at least we don't have the cicada swarms! What we do have is 4 great books.By 3BookGirls

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Episode #98 - Christian Hunter of Atelier 1:16:48

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Chef Christian Hunter may be new to Chicago, but he's already making waves in the city's culinary scene as the inventive talent behind Atelier, where he and his dynamic team recently earned their first Michelin star. In this episode, Christian shares his journey from his early days experimenting in the kitchen to his time at culinary school and his…

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EPISODE 396 YOU ONLY CALL WHEN YOU'RE IN PIECES SLEEPING BEAUTIES 53:14

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Can you top Pat's bad day? Keathe is singing this weekend and Magen is off so the remaining crew bring you three awesome reviews!By 3BookGirls

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Episode #97 - Adam Meyer of Brasero 1:26:53

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This week, Tim and Danny are joined by Adam Meyer, the Chef de Cuisine at Brasero and John Manion's trusted right-hand man. Adam shares his inspiring journey of thrusting himself into the world of food at a young age. He discusses his time at The Bristol before the pandemic hit, and how he's now working alongside Manion to develop inventive South A…

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EPISODEE 395 THE LAST OF THE DEMON IN THE GALAPAGOS THEIR LAST RESORT WORRY 56:46

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Another studio full of book girls means more book reviews for you!By 3BookGirls

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Episode #96 - Donnie Madia of One Off Hospitality 2:17:09

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In a very special episode of Joiners, we start things out by sitting in studio with Donnie Madia. He’s a man who needs no introduction, but in case you’ve been predisposed for a few decades: he’s the James Beard Award-winning powerhouse behind acclaimed institutions like Blackbird, avec, The Publican, The Violet Hour, Big Star, and so much more — a…

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EPISODE 394 GLASS CASTLE UNDER ONE ROOF SISTERS OF LILITH RAINBOW 1:07:03

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Another show with all five of us, which means more book reviews for you!By 3BookGirls

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Episode #95 - Jake Schneider of Schneider Deli 1:36:32

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This week on Joiners, we sit down with Jake Schneider, the owner of Schneider Deli, a new Jewish deli that's bringing classic flavors to the heart of River North. Jake takes us on a journey through his culinary career, from taking a cooking class as an adolescent, to staging at high-end restaurants, to working at a summer camp and even a kitchen te…

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Episode 393 Trust No Old Flames Mister Deal You'd Look Better 58:22

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We celebrate the 50th anniversary of Stephen King's career, Martha cracks down on movie talk, and Magen explains why it's better to donate blood to your local facility ... oh, and we review 5 very cool books, too.By 3BookGirls

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Episode #94 - Leigh Omilinsky of Daisies 1:24:58

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This week, we’re joined by Leigh Omilinksy. She is partner and executive pastry chef at Daisies, the Michelin Star adorned Chicagoland darling that was recently named the best restaurant in the city by Eater. And after chatting with her, it makes sense why — after having a borderline magical Crème Brûlée at San Francisco’s Top of the Mark, this wou…

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EPISODE 392 RILEY SHAKESPEARE SOCIAL CREATURE CASCADE 1:00:59

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Pat is back from Rome and Magen is busy planning a coup but the rest of us are talking about books!By 3BookGirls

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Episode #93 - Sahil Sethi of Sifr and Indienne 1:25:26

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In this episode of Joiners, we sit down with the accomplished Chef Sahil Sethi. He’s the culinary mastermind behind Indienne and Sifr, two of the most exciting spots in the city today. From his early days studying hospitality management in India to stints at renowned restaurants like Noma in Copenhagen, Sethi has built an impressive resume and uniq…

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EPISODE 391 NO FREAKING WAY BURIED IN A NOT SO PERFECT WORLD 55:06

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The girls are three again tonight, with Voni and Pat missing.By 3BookGirls

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Episode #92 - Monica Casillas-Rios of Elske 1:32:44

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This week, we’re joined by the talented Monica Casillas-Rios, the acclaimed bartender at Chicago's Elske, whose exceptional cocktail program recently earned her the prestigious 2023 Michelin Guide Exceptional Cocktail Award. Monica shares her fascinating journey in the world of hospitality, from her early days discovering the art of cocktails in De…

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EPISODE 390 LISTEN FOR THE ZOOKEEPERS BRIDE 49:05

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There is an audio interference near the end, we hope you can push on through!By 3BookGirls

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Episode #91 - Alfredo Noguiera of Cane & Table, Cure, and VALS 1:10:18

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This week, Tim and Danny sit down with Alfredo Nogueira, the talented New Orleans-born chef currently heading up the kitchens at NOLA's Cane & Table, Cure, and VALS. Alfredo shares his journey, from getting his start cooking in his hometown, to pursuing his passion for music in Chicago post-Katrina where he ended up falling in love with the kitchen…

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EPISODE 389 THE HUNTER WRONG BRIDE KILLER HARVEST DEAD ELEVEN 1:08:54

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Settle in for some gossip and 5 book reviews this week!By 3BookGirls

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Episode #90 - Monica Eng of Axios Chicago and Chewing Podcast 1:19:44

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Monica Eng knows a thing or two about how to talk and write about food in Chicago and beyond. She got her start at the Chicago Sun-Times as a copy clerk in high school and spent sixteen years as a reporter on the food scene for the Chicago Tribune. She went on to write for every major Chicago outlet and currently writes for Axios Chicago, where she…

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EPISODE 388 BIG TROUBLE UNDER THE STORM ONE IN A MILLENIAL WARD D 1:03:12

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Check out the cover of Group Six and the Imperium for reference of the book cover we are discussing. (Pat's husband is Ron Richard, the author!)By 3BookGirls

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Episode #89 - Jess Feller of Aged & Infused 1:08:24

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This week we’re joined by beverage entrepreneur Jess Feller. She founded Aged & Infused with her husband, John — it’s a company devoted to providing innovative, palate-pleasing spirit infusion kits that take the fuss out of mixology at home. She tells us about what led her to leave behind the world of advertising to delve into the beverage industry…

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