Dynasty Podcasts: Chicagoverse
319 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsHost Jaime Black interviews Chicago's creative class: musicians, industry, tech, nightlife, college talent, and more on Chicago's first ever and longest-running music podcast network.
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Chicagoverse 318 - Jason Lesniewicz (Choose Chicago)
December 21, 2023 07:57 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBJason Lesniewicz, Senior Director Cultural Tourism at Choose Chicago, guests on Dynasty Podcasts to reflect on the city's highlights in 2023. Lesniewicz speaks on the past year in Chicago, reflecting on everything from the state of the local F&B industries to the value of exploring the city’s diverse neighborhoods to the importance of Chicago’s performing arts. He also offers insight into what the city offers to both creative communities and local, national, and international businesses. T...
Chicagoverse 317 - Jen Dorman (Critical Mass)
December 13, 2023 20:17 - 28 minutes - 26 MBJen Dorman, Executive Creative Director at Critical Mass, guests on Dynasty Podcasts to talk agency life, AI, and the changing shape of social media in the 2020s. Dorman discusses Critical Mass' Trailhead and AIR initiatives, with the former offering internal growth opportunities for both students and career-changers and the latter redesigning the Artist-In-Residency experience. The ECD also speaks on the power of collaboration both within the nationwide Critical Mass offices and across the...
Chicagoverse 316 - LaForce Baker (World Business Chicago)
November 07, 2023 04:14 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBLaForce Baker, VP, Community Impact at World Business Chicago guests on Dynasty Podcasts to talk business development in Chicago's South and West Side neighborhoods. Baker speaks on World Business Chicago's Small Business Tech Symposium event, happening Tuesday, November 14th at Polsky Exchange North, and shares how the event will benefit Chicago's small business owners and South and West Side communities with tech-focused learnings. The World Business Chicago VP also shares challenges busi...
Chicagoverse 315 - Michael Pettersen (Shure)
September 05, 2023 02:04 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBIn an interview recorded at Shure HQ in Niles, IL, Jaime Black sits down with Shure Corporate Historian Michael Petterson to discuss the audio company's iconic microphone, the SM7. Petterson recalls the mic's humble beginnings in the early '70s and shares how the SM7B reached its current popularity with the rise of podcasting in the 2000s. The Corporate Historian also details the 50th anniversary celebration of the mic with a limited box set edition of the SM7B featuring custom backplates, ...
Chicagoverse 314 - Toni Witt x Andrew Gunderman (GENESIS)
August 28, 2023 18:49 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBToni Witt and Andrew Gunderman of Chicago-based startupGENESISguest on Dynasty Podcasts to talk all things entrepreneurship. The co-founders share their respective backgrounds and how they came to form GENESIS, a startup focused on connecting and empowering Gen Z talent. The duo discuss their journey learning and launching outside of the traditional college system, and preview their future plans for GENESIS and young tech talent in and beyond Chicago.
Chicagoverse 313 - Anton Jeludkov (Someoddpilot)
August 01, 2023 19:55 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBAnton Jeludkov, Creative Director at Someoddpilot, guests on Dynasty Podcasts in an interview recorded at the creative agency’s Wicker Park offices. Jeludkov details Someoddpilot’s work producing the branding for this year’s Lollapalooza, from drawing inspiration from the festival’s early ‘90s origins to including Chicago touchpoint in the design work for the festival’s assets. The Creative Director also shares his advice for pursuing the career you want, and previews what’s next for the c...
Chicagoverse 312 - Beatriz Kauffmann (ThinkChicago)
July 31, 2023 06:23 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBThinkChicago Program Manager Beatriz Kauffmann guests on a Dynasty Podcasts interview recorded at World Business Chicago’s downtown offices. Kauffmann details how World Business Chicago and its ThinkChicago initiative support the city’s Get Z students via student-focused programming, including the annual three-day Lollapalooza initiative, which connects students with business leaders and professional opportunities in Chicago. The PM also speaks on how Chicago as a business ecosystem can be...
Chicagoverse 311 - Bruce Finkelman (16 on Center)
July 26, 2023 18:15 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBBruce Finkelman returns to Dynasty Podcasts to speak on spaces for Chicago’s music communities. The live music professional revisits the early days of the Empty Bottle, including the “Next Seattle” era of Chicago music in the early ‘90s. Finkelman also details the evolution of the 16 on Center music, F&B, and nightlife collective that he co-founded with Craig Golden, including Pilsen’s Thalia Hall. Elsewhere, the lifelong Chicago music veteran reveals the origins and future vision of the S...
Chicagoverse 310 - Mike Golden x Thad Wong (@properties)
July 18, 2023 06:54 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB@properties co-founders Mike Golden and Thad Wong guest on a Dynasty Podcasts interview recorded at the real estate agency's Chicago offices. Wong and Golden revisit how a shared sense of professionalism brought them together in the ‘90s, and emphasize the importance of relationships in @properties’ business model from the company’s early days up through now. The duo also speak on the importance of Chicago as a business market and a home for creatives, while discussing @properties’ growth ...
Chicagoverse 309 - Brandon Pope
July 10, 2023 05:38 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBHyperlocal media personality Brandon Pope makes his Dynasty Podcasts debut to talk about his work across Chicago TV, digital, and more. Pope talks about his role hosting WBEZ’s Making podcast and shares his thoughts on hosting the recent episodes deconstructing the rise and fall of Kanye West. He also delves into his work telling Chicagoans’ stories as host of On The Block, a collaboration between WCIU and Block Club Chicago. Finally, Pope speaks on his work mentoring the next generation of...
Chicagoverse 308 - Connor Kelly (The Green at 320 S. Canal)
June 27, 2023 06:13 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBJaime Black visits The Green at 320, an outdoor park in Chicago's West Loop at 320 South Canal, for a live Dynasty Podcasts broadcast. Joining the broadcast is Connor Kelly, Park Event Program Manager at The Green at 320. Kelly speaks on the outdoor space's many event offerings, including live music, a farmers market, and more. He also details the importance of green spaces in Chicago's downtown district, and shares how the park connects to its neighboring communities.
Chicagoverse 307 - Tom Brown (Chicago Podcast Studio)
June 26, 2023 01:50 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBIn an interview recorded at 21c Museum Hotel in Chicago, entrepreneur Tom Brown visits Dynasty Podcasts to talk about his client-facing production work and his Chicago Podcast Studio business. Brown reveals how setting up a recording studio in his mother’s basement in high school set the foundation for his recording work. He also details his work in video production, and speaks on his approach to finding clients for the podcast studio.
Chicagoverse 306 - Ryan Luciani (GoodFriend)
June 19, 2023 14:53 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBMulti-talented creative Ryan Luciani returns to Dynasty Podcasts to talk about his new venture, video production company GoodFriend. Luciani delves into the origins of his video service boutique agency, and shares how his years of drumming in Chicago's Empires allowed him to build a network that empowers his entrepreneurial work today. The agency director and founder also details how his talents have allowed him to travel both nationally and internationally, whether through his drumming or ...
Chicagoverse 305 - Paul De Santis (Goettsch Partners)
June 13, 2023 12:39 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBIn an interview recorded at the Goettsch Partners offices in the historic Railway Exchange Building building in Chicago’s Loop, Paul De Santis, Partner at Goettsch Partners, talks to Dynasty Podcasts about the firm’s extensive architecture work across Chicago. De Santis shares insights about multiple standout GP projects, including: 320 S. Canal 150 N. Riverside One Chicago The Viceroy LondonHouse And more.
Chicagoverse 304 - Rob Fojtik (Choose Chicago) x Jenny LeFlore (@MamaFreshChi)
June 08, 2023 21:11 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBRob Fojtik, Vice President of Neighborhood Strategy at Choose Chicago and digital creator Jenny LeFlore, AKA @MamaFreshChi, join Dynasty Podcasts to talk about all things Chicago! Fojtik and LeFlore speak on Choose Chicago's Neighborhood Strategy initiative, from the organizer and creator perspective. They also emphasize the importance of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods, residents, and local businesses, detail what it means to be a creator in Chicago, and more.
Chicagoverse 303 - Landon W. Campbell
June 07, 2023 20:48 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBChicago tech evangelist Landon W. Campbell visits Dynasty Podcasts to speak on his journey into the tech industry! Campbell shares how he got his start in the tech scene in Chicago, including college internships with companies like Motorola and Cameo. He also shares about his current role as Chicago General Manager at Drive Capital, weighs in on how others can pursue a career in tech, delves into the challenges that tech founders and startups face, and more.
Chicagoverse 302 - Vashon Jordan Jr.
June 01, 2023 03:12 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBMulti-creative Vashon Jordan Jr. returns to Dynasty Podcasts in an interview streamed from 21c Chicago. Jordan talks about his role as Director of Digital Media and Photography at the Office of the Governor JB Pritzker, detailing how his previous political experience led him to that position. The photographer and author also speaks on his love of Chicago and his work detailing the city across various forms of media, including his impressive aerial drone shots of the city.
Chicagoverse 301 - Jeremy Hodges (Project Art Collective)
May 25, 2023 21:01 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBEntrepreneur Jeremy Hodges guests on Dynasty Podcasts to talk about his career in the creative industries and his multiple professional endeavors, including founding Project Art Collective, Fresh Laundry, and V.O.Y.D. Hodges recalls his origins coming up doing promotion for events, and how that helped build his network. He also speaks on developing and activating cultural experiences that connect with audiences and supports creatives, talks about his campaigns with artists like SZA and Lady...
Chicagoverse 300 - Emily Robinson (DMBO) x Nick Heineman (CIVL)
May 24, 2023 18:13 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBIn an interview recorded at Chicago's 21c Museum Hotel, Emily Robinson, President at the DePaul Music Business Organization (DMBO) and Nick Heineman, Executive Director at the Chicago Independent Venue League (CIVL), come together to talk about live music in Chicago. Robinson and Heineman talk about their respective orgs, and speak on DMBO and CIVL's Venue Chats Instagram interview series with Chicago's live music professionals. They also delve into the return of live music in the wake of t...
Chicagoverse 299 - chicago.by.ren
May 17, 2023 18:07 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBDigital creator chicago.by.ren visits Dynasty Podcasts at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago to talk about her work as a social media personality. Ren reveals the reality of being a digital creator, details how she approaches showcasing Chicago's F&B scenes, shares how she manages brand partnerships, and more.
Chicagoverse 298 - Jason Erkes (Cresco Labs)
April 26, 2023 21:38 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBCresco Labs Chief Communications Officer Jason Erkes visits Dynasty Podcasts to talk about the business of cannabis. Erkes shares how he first connected with Cresco Labs and reveals why Chicago is a hub for cannabis as an industry. He also speaks to misconceptions around cannabis as a culture and emphasizes that the industry is open to innovators.
Chicagoverse 297 - Briahna Gatlin (Swank PR)
April 16, 2023 19:24 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBIn an interview streamed live from Chicago's 21c Museum Hotel, Briahna Gatlin, CEO & Principal Publicist at Swank PR, returns to Dynasty Podcasts to talk about the fifteen year anniversary of her career as a PR entrepreneur. Gatlin reflects on a decade and a half of Swank PR, shares how she found opportunity to adapt during the pandemic, reveals how she’s established longevity in her career, and more!
Chicagoverse 296 - Claude Cimeus (P33 Chicago)
April 11, 2023 21:53 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBIn an interview streamed live from Chicago's 21c Museum Hotel Chicago, Claude Cimeus, Director of Platform at P33 Chicago, visits Dynasty Podcasts to talk about Chicago's tech ecosystem. Cimeus shares his story of how he broke into the city's tech scene, reveals how he connected to his role at P33, and shares his thoughts on what Chicago can do to support both startups and founders.
Chicagoverse 295 - Michael Muser (Ever Restaurant / After Cocktail Lounge)
April 09, 2023 21:45 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBMichael Muser, Director of Operations and Owner at Chicago's Ever Restaurant and After Cocktail Lounge, welcomes Dynasty Podcasts to After for an in-depth interview about the new high end Fulton Market destination. Muser reflects on the challenges Ever faced in the wake of the pandemic, shares the origins of the After concept, and speaks on his longtime professional partnership with Chef Curtis Duffy. He also shares his thoughts on the ever-changing and ever-expanding Fulton Market distric...
Chicagoverse 294 - Joe Shanahan x Jill Hopkins (Metro)
April 09, 2023 17:09 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBIn an interview recorded in the Top Note Theatre on the top floor of Chicago's Metro concert hall, venue founder and owner Joe Shanahan and New Media and Civic Events Producer JIll Hopkins talk to Dynasty Podcasts about 40 years of Metro. Shanahan and Hopkins reflect on what how the venue stayed afloat during and coming out of the pandemic, and share what Metro means as a community space for generations of fans and families. They also discuss the talent that has performed on the Metro stage...
Chicagoverse 293 - Jack Gillespie (@visualsbyjack)
April 09, 2023 17:05 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBSocial media creator Jack Gillespie visits Dynasty Podcasts to talk about his work creating videos on Instagram and TikTok under the title VisualsByJack. Gillespie shares how he got his start as a creator, how Chicago inspires his work, and more, in an interview streamed live from the Kimpton Gray Hotel in Chicago. Recorded in summer 2022.
Chicagoverse 292 - Shermann "Dilla" Thomas (@6figga_dilla)
April 09, 2023 17:03 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBChicago historian and social media creator Shermann "Dilla" Thomas visits Dynasty Podcasts to talk about his work on TikTok as @6figga_dilla. Thomas shares how he got his start creating on TikTok, delves into his love of Chicago history, and previews what’s ahead for him, including working with Netflix and more. Recorded in spring 2022.
Chicagoverse 291 - Bre Smith (Ambassador Chicago)
April 09, 2023 16:59 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBBre Smith from Chicago's Ambassador Hotel talks to Jaime Black about the hotel's new artist-in-residence program, as well as the history of the storied hotel in Chicago's Gold Coast. Recorded in 2021.
Chicagoverse 290 - Joe Principe (Rise Against)
April 09, 2023 16:49 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBThe full Dynasty Podcasts interview with Joe Principe of Rise Against, recorded for Illinois Entertainer magazine in support of the band's Nowhere Generation record. Recorded in 2021.
Chicagoverse 289 - Tim McIlrath (Rise Against)
April 09, 2023 16:46 - 23 minutes - 22 MBThe full Dynasty Podcasts interview with Tim McIlrath of Rise Against, recorded for Illinois Entertainer magazine in support of the band's Nowhere Generation record. Recorded in 2021.
Chicagoverse 288 - Matt Schapiro + Chase McCaskill (imnotArt)
April 09, 2023 16:44 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBMatt Schapiro and Chase McCaskill guest on Dynasty Podcasts to speak about Chicago's first ever NFT gallery, imnotArt. The duo speak about the origins of the gallery, and how a physical NFT gallery operates. They also speak about the benefits of the blockchain for artists, share their goals for imnotArt in the physical world and the metaverse, and discuss how NFTs connect to the revolution that began with Napster in the late '90s. Recorded in 2021.
Chicagoverse 287 - Miles Muslin + Peter Lopez (Adalina)
April 09, 2023 16:40 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBMiles Muslin and Peter Lopez, Partner and Assistant General Manager at upscale Italian restaurant Adalina in Chicago's Gold Coast, respectively, guest on Dynasty Podcasts, in an interview recorded at the restaurant. The hospitality professionals speak about opening an ambitious high end restaurant concept in the wake of COVID, discuss the restaurant's creative menu, and share what hospitality professionals should remember as the industry reboots on the other side of the pandemic. Recorded ...
Chicagoverse 286 - Donnie Biggins (Golden Dagger)
April 09, 2023 15:31 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBDonnie Biggins, owner of bar, coffeehouse, and live music venue Golden Dagger, makes his Dynasty Podcasts debut. Biggins speaks about the location's changeover from Tonic Room to Golden Dagger and emphasizes the venue's focus on Chicago's creative communities. The venue veteran also discusses his booking work at FitzGerald's in Berwyn, and offers his advice for anyone looking to work in the live music industry. Recorded in 2021.
Chicagoverse 285 - Lorena Cupcake
April 09, 2023 15:28 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBLongtime friend of podcast Lorena Cupcake returns to Dynasty Podcasts for a deep dive on the cannabis industries and more! Cupcake speaks about their monthly Ask a Budtender column at Weedmaps.com, and offers advice for anyone looking to pursue a career in cannabis, even without prior experience. They also talk about the changing models of social and digital advertising and engagement, and speak on their hopes for an increased cannabis presence in the F&B industries. Recorded in 2021.
Chicagoverse 284 - Pixel Grip
April 09, 2023 15:26 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBChicago's Pixel Grip guest on the first in-person Dynasty Podcasts recording since the pandemic started! Recording in a hotel room at the Moxy Hotel in downtown Chicago, Rita Lukea, Tyler Ommen, and Jonathon Freund speak about the making of the trio's dark and dancey sophomore record, Arena. The musicians also speak on their influences, which favor blog house over the '80s, and discuss support from local institutions like the Chicago Reader and Audiotree. They also speak about their impres...
Chicagoverse 283 - Chicago's Live Music Industry Professionals Panelcast
April 09, 2023 15:24 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBA collection of Chicago's live event professionals joins Jaime Black for a panel about the pandemic's effect on the concert industry as part of Goose Island's 312 Day with Do312 and Dynasty Podcasts! Featuring Dom Brown (Auris Presents / Activate Chi), Juan Teague (Juan And Only Events), Pepe Vargas (Latino Cultural Center), Adam Thurston (Lincoln Hall/Schubas/Audiotree), and Molly Mobley (Empty Bottle/16" On Center). Recorded in 2021.
Chicagoverse 282 - Beach Bunny
April 09, 2023 15:18 - 7 minutes - 6.64 MBJaime Black interviews Chicago's Beach Bunny (Lili Trifilio, Matt Henkels, Jon Alvarado, Anthony Vaccaro) for Goose Island's 312 Day with Do312 and Dynasty Podcasts! Recorded in 2021.
Chicagoverse 281 - Ohmme
April 09, 2023 14:57 - 10 minutes - 9.86 MBJaime Black interviews Chicago's Ohmme (Sima Cunningham and Macie Stewart) for Goose Island's 312 Day with Do312 and Dynasty Podcasts! Recorded in 2021.
Chicagoverse 280 - Ganser
April 09, 2023 14:56 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBJaime Black interviews Ganser (Alicia Gaines, Nadia Garofalo, Brian Cundiff, and Charlie Landsman for Goose Island's 312 Day with Do312 and Dynasty Podcasts! Recorded in 2021.
Chicagoverse 279 - Sen Morimoto
April 09, 2023 14:53 - 5 minutes - 5.14 MBJaime Black interviews indie artist, producer, and Sooper Records co-owner Sen Morimoto for Goose Island's 312 Day with Do312 and Dynasty Podcasts! Recorded in 2021.
Chicagoverse 278 - Joe Lucchese (Pro-Ject)
April 09, 2023 14:51 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBEvent professional Joe Lucchese. Co-Founder of Chicago-based creative agency Pro-Ject, joins Dynasty Podcasts to speak Pro-Ject’s acquisition by Groundswell Experiential, sharing how that acquisition came to be and what it means for the agency’s clients. Recorded in 2020.
Chicagoverse 277 - Vashon Jordan Jr. x Destiny Harris
April 09, 2023 14:49 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBChicagoverse 277 - Photographer Vashon Jordan Jr. and activist Destiny Harris guest on Dynasty Podcasts to talk about their roles on the ground at Chicago protests in 2020. Jordan also speaks about his book, Chicago Protests: A Joyful Revolution. Recorded in 2020.
Chicagoverse 276 - Ruben Flores-Martinez x Izzy Lugo (CashDrop)
April 09, 2023 14:48 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBRuben Flores-Martinez and Izzy Lugo of Chicago startup CashDrop join Dynasty Podcasts to talk about the paths that led them to their work on the mobile e-commerce platform, and share how the app can benefit creatives and entrepreneurs. Recorded in 2020.
Chicagoverse 275 - Jaime Black (Dynasty Podcasts' 15 Year Anniversary)
April 09, 2023 14:40 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBDynasty Podcasts host and founder Jaime Black reflects on 15 years of Dynasty Podcasts, looking back at the podcast’s beginnings in 2005, speaking on highlights from podcast’s catalog, and talking about the exceptional contributors who brought their talents to the podcast over the past decade and a half. Recorded in 2020.
Chicagoverse 274 - Corbin Reiff
April 09, 2023 14:37 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBMusic journalist and author Corbin Reiff returns to Dynasty Podcasts to talk about his book, Total F*cking Godhead: The Biography of Chris Cornell, and shares how writing his first book prepared him for writing his second. Recorded in 2020.
Chicagoverse 273 - Jessica Rose
April 09, 2023 14:35 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBWriter and film/tv industry professional Jessica Rose guests on Dynasty Podcasts to talk about her first book, How To Survive On Set: The Set Production Assistant's Guidebook, and reveals what it was like to wrap a production just before the start of the pandemic. Recorded in 2020.
Chicagoverse 272 - Scott Lucas (Local H)
April 09, 2023 14:31 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBLongtime friend of Dynasty Podcasts Scott Lucas returns to talk about finding new ways to perform live and connect with fans during the pandemic, including live streaming and performing drive-in concerts. Recorded in 2020.
Chicagoverse 271 - Morgan Elise Johnson x Tiffany Walden (The Triibe)
April 09, 2023 14:28 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBMorgan Elise Johnson and Tiffany Walden of The Triibe guest on Dynasty Podcasts to speak on the challenges of telling important community stories during and about both the pandemic and the Black Lives Matter protests. Recorded in 2020.
Chicagoverse 270 - Alexander Fruchter (Closed Sessions)
April 09, 2023 14:25 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBClosed Sessions co-founder Alex Fruchter returns to Dynasty Podcasts to talk about keeping the Chicago-based label active during the pandemic, details why it’s important to him to help bring up the next generation of music industry talent in Chicago, and more. Recorded in 2020.
Chicagoverse 269 - Nadia Garofalo x Alicia Gaines (Ganser)
August 24, 2020 17:17 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBNadia Garofalo and Alicia Gaines of Chicago-based post punk group Ganser return to Dynasty Podcasts in support of their new record, Just Look At That Sky. The songwriters speak about creating a record that was written prior to 2020, but matches the anxious and chaotic mood of this year. The duo also discuss the making of the band's "Emergency Equipment and Exits" video and reveal whether they considered postponing the record due to COVID-19. Additionally, Gaines speaks on her experiences as...