April 26th, 2022
Reginald Gibbons teaches at Northwestern University. He has published eleven books of poems and his novel, SWEETBITTER, won the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award.
I enjoyed talking to him about his academic experiences as a young boy in Texas, and through university.
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December 27th, 2021
Dmitry Samarov is an artist with 4 published books. I found his relationship with his art, and our world, very interesting.
www.dmitrysamarov.com
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December 20th, 2021
Helping people create rock-star level brands - that is what this episode's guest does. Chris is Chief Rock and Roller at Rock-it Growth Agency - a company that helps creative businesses succeed.
https://rockitgrowthagency.com
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December 13th, 2021
Another compilation episode, this one with abstract painters. I have spoken to many types of painters over the years but the abstract painters hold a special sense of mystery for me. They approach painting in a manner that is very different from how I approach it. I have always been extremely curious about their process. What is especially amazing about many abstract painters is often they are very linear and analytical in their regular lives.
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A New World
Artist Darren Jones
Jeff Cote
The Choice Parade
Sheila Arora
Painter William Conger
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December 6th, 2021
Four gay men. Four addictions. One landlord from Hell. Welcome to Summerdale, a LGBT horror novel trilogy set in Chicago's Andersonville. I am excited to have back David Jay Collins, to talk about Summerdale II, the latest release of the trilogy.
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December 1st, 2021
In this episode, we have pulled together highlights from our past conversations with songwriters. Enjoy!
Be sure to explore these past guests' full episodes:
The Spirit of Sound
Our Mind’s Work
Let Go and Create
Actor, Singer and Dreamer: Samuel Moscoso
Sentimental Gentleman
No Jacket Required
Composer Wellington Lora
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November 22nd, 2021
A Ph.D. Chemist, a punk rock guitar player, and a tick-tocer with millions of views… I know this sounds like the start of a joke (where they all walk in a bar), but this one person; one amazing person. Karen McFarlane Holman is all of these, plus she has a couple of Ted Talks too. We got to speak about one of my favorite topics - science, and the intersection of science with creativity.
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Karen's TEDx talk: https://youtu.be/s0uS27AcHoM
IG: @karenchemistry
TikTok: @sciencerockstar
YouTube channels: Professor K Science and ASMR Chemistry
Her podcast: "10 Bestest" https://www.10bestest.com/
Music: Machine by @City of Pieces
Artwork photography: @benmaphoto
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November 15th, 2021
Composer and musician Wellington Lora runs a company that helps creators find their sound. Wellington has solid roots in music. He grew up in a musical household and started playing piano at the age of 8. He has turned his creative passions, into a successful business.
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November 8th, 2021
Eli Tea is a modern tea café and specialty shop with a flagship store outside Detroit and a new location opening up in Chicago.
I sat down with the founder at his under-construction and soon to be open location in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood. We spoke all about the business concept, its origin, and the exciting news that the locations are sober bars.
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November 4th, 2021
Ted Sollinger otterartstudio.com is a graphic designer and artist based in Chicago. Much of his work is figurative, with wood being one of his favorite substrates. We spoke about getting more people enjoying and creating art.
