We Can Do Better
77 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -We Can Do Better (WCDB) is a Chicago-centric podcast curated by co-hosts Mayor Chesney and Right Bank Bevly. WCDB provides an examination of, and commentary on, current news topics, social trends, food and drink, with an overarching theme of seeking improvement wherever possible. There will be laughs. There will be drinks. There will be better.
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Episodes
9.17: Chalking Around Town
September 28, 2022 04:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBJohn, Lilly and Shaft(Baby) are you join by incredible chalk artist Rebecca LaFlure. Follow @chalkofthetown312
8.28: Swimming, AITA and PQB
August 28, 2022 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBJohn, Lilly and Shaft eat Publican Quality croissants while discussing the playpen, bike lanes and Guaranteed Income.
8.07: #Belonging and Public Transport
August 10, 2022 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBThis week John, Lilly and Shaft are joined by two stalwarts of the Chicago Arts and Comedy scene, Sarah Falkiner & Aaron Chase Gameball: https://bikegridnow.org https://cvg.org/what-we-do/ #Belonging https://www.eventbrite.com/e/belonging-tickets-384316379637?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
7.30: Depression Dogs, Ghosts and a 10yr Plan
July 30, 2022 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBWe discuss the origin of the Chicago Dog, A cursed space and Chicago's 10 year plan. Gameball: https://www.locallunchbox.org/chi
7.17: Nascar & Kasama
July 20, 2022 20:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBJohn, Shaft & Lilly go to Kasama for brunch and to interview tasting menu Chef Mai Giffard. https://www.kasamachicago.com
7.1: Photohunt and Primaries
July 03, 2022 21:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBJohn and D play a new game, discuss "Pub Royale" closing, "Quality Time" opening and Derondal helps a struggling politician.
6.24: Influencers, RvW, Copi!
June 26, 2022 16:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBJohn and D discuss Asian Carp, Roe V. Wade and debut WCDB's new Logo designed by Producer Lilly! Some help for people links www.chicagoabortionfund.com They provide financial, logistical, and emotional support to people seeking abortion care in Chicago, in Illinois, and the Midwest. midwestaccesscoalition.org Practical Abortion Fund MAC helps people traveling in the midwest to access safe legal abortions, travel, lodging, food, medicine and emotional support. https://www.plannedparent...
6.15: Airwolf, Attack Ads and Zambonis
June 18, 2022 22:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBJohn and D are live at Slightly Toasted discussing Helicopters, Attack Ads and Zamboni's
6.8: TaTas, Dogs and Miller Lite
June 11, 2022 20:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBJohn and D discuss The Red Line Hero, barking dogs and CPS budgets. https://www.thetatatop.com
6.1: Chi Web3, Ghost Trains and a Crowded Field
June 04, 2022 21:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBJohn and D discuss Web3 in Chicago, CTA and Beer Jpegs
Census, Bazaar Meat, Texas & GF
May 28, 2022 20:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBJohn and D discuss the Census correction, Piper Paparazzi and the tragedy in Texas. Earn a game ball and help out Elgin Food Pantries https://www.foodforgreaterelgin.org
5.13: Ballys, Vegan Dogs and Guaranteed Income
May 21, 2022 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBJohn and D return from their break to discuss everything that has happened in Chicago the last 9 months.
9.14: McNuggets, Police Scanner & Gangs
September 14, 2021 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBJohn and D drink mystery whiskey, listen to the police scanner, and is D Chicagos top Mcdonalds fan? https://www.lostlakechicago.com Middleditch "McNuggets" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSZ6k3QIsAk https://www.change.org/p/chicago-park-district-remove-amazon-from-parks-keep-public-spaces-community-focused
9.08: Blue Line, The Stick & 1.7.20
September 11, 2021 00:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBJohn and D discuss things that are growing: Violence in the city + The Stick Movement Chicago Tribune 40,000 murders: https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-history-of-chicago-homicides-htmlstory.html Chicago Sun Times 2021 murders: https://graphics.suntimes.com/homicides/ Chicago Tribune Op-Ed on lack of unity: https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-sept-11-terrorism-pandemic-chapman-20210908-uyfb4y4uzzddxcviu4kz4ul4xm-story.html RightBank's Gameball: J...
8.31: Bears, The Loop & Back 2 Skool
September 02, 2021 16:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBJohn and D drink while discussing Violence in the loop, Back2School and Chicago's first NFT space?
8.23: Parks, Art and Craigslist
August 24, 2021 20:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBJohn and D discuss some updates to previous stories, John challenges D to Chicago Craigslist price is right and we discuss how the Pfizer FDA approval affects mandates in the city. instagram @Mayorchesney @rbbevly @chiefwhiskeyofficer John's Gameball @evandrawsthings evanart.com
8.18: BCBS, Lockers and Putt Putt
August 20, 2021 18:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBJohn and D, discuss the new Goose Island BCBS line up, amazon taking over our parks and an amazing Putt Putt Course.
8.10: The Stick and DMB
August 11, 2021 06:00 - 53 minutes - 36.4 MBJohn and D discuss the Vaccination Stick, Song 41 and what happened 17 years ago.
8.03: Evictions, Motorcycles and Whiskey Acres
August 03, 2021 19:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBJohn and Derondal discuss end of the eviction moratorium, Timmy interviews Supt. David Brown and More
8.03: Evictions, Motorcycles and Whiskey Acres
August 03, 2021 19:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBJohn and Derondal discuss end of the eviction moratorium, Timmy interviews Supt. David Brown and More
7.27: Shot Spotter and Lightfoot on Sway
July 27, 2021 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBWeek 2 of our weekly cadence. John and D are discussing futuristic A.I. CCT Big Brother technology that we already have in Chicago. We touch on Lori Lightfoot's Interview with Kara Swisher in her podcast "Sway" Books & Breakfast https://www.instagram.com/p/CRox59CLesU/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
7.19: We're back!
July 21, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBJohn and D return after a several month hiatus. We discuss Portillos, Fat Rice and Whiskey. John's Game Ball: Museum of Classic Chicago Television https://www.youtube.com/c/FuzzyMemoriesTV/videos?view=0&sort=da&flow=grid
3.19: Lead and Loretto
March 20, 2021 22:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBEpisode 52 John and D, discuss Malort, Loretto Hospital and lead pipes in Chicago. D's Gameball: https://tasteforthehomeless.org
3.04: EP 50b or 51 & Sarah from ATG
March 04, 2021 23:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBJohn and D discuss, Chicago's ban on No Know Warrants, speeding tickets and we have a fantastic conversation with At The Garden's Sarah Falkiner. Support her below: Support At The Garden: https://gofund.me/69a9ffff Join the live reading to support At The Garden: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/live-reading-of-something-beautiful-by-sharon-dennis-wyeth-a-fundraiser-tickets-142400141657?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing
2.20 Budgets & Palpatine
February 20, 2021 23:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBJohn and D get chat about Mayor Lightfoots budget, David Rose's take on the the Schitt's Creek Pop Up and the march to fifty is nearly complete! Mentions in the show: http://www.lobapastry.com At The Garden Tv Show Go Fund Me https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-reshoot-our-at-the-garden-concept?member=7805726&rcid=9aece9292dd94568b31a92ed3f94cc74&sharetype=teams&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer
Dinkels and CPS Hostages
February 13, 2021 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBJohn and D discuss the battle over Chicago students, Dinkels Bakery and Chicago's real life Catch Me If You can.
1.21.21: Car Jackings and Mittens
January 23, 2021 21:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBJohn and D discuss Car Jackings in Chicago, Restaurants reopening and Bernie Sanders Memes. Lan's Old Town NEEDS TO DO BETTER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaTb84drBW4&feature=emb_logo Tobe Nwigwe "Try Jesus" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFU0PTsykeU&feature=youtu.be
1.07: Some Good News & The Capitol
January 08, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBJohn and Derondal discuss some positive signs in Chicago as well as talking about the what happened at the Capitol on Wednesday.
01.01.21: Season 2
January 02, 2021 22:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBJohn and D return for season 2. Today they discuss Chicago schools, Mayor Lightfoots email problem and more.
11.10: Post Election and Pritzker
November 13, 2020 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBJohn and D discuss the some of the ramifications of the Fair Tax Amendment, Pritzker and the Central Park Movie Theater.
10.29: Sun Riser & Navy Pier
November 02, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBJohn and D and guests: Payal Patel (Communications Director for Navy Pier) and Kevin Conroy (Chicago band Sun Riser). Together, we navigate Facebook, discuss new Chicago shut downs and enjoy music from Kevin! https://open.spotify.com/album/3V5c2U6UHwVu9We5KViT89?highlight=spotify:track:2BIa47J86cwK2js077Xxdi
10.24: #BrunchEdition
October 25, 2020 21:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBJohn and D discuss a new Logan Square spot, Chicago's speed cameras and what will be left of the bar and restaurant scene.
10.20: Rebranding Chicago & The Trump Dangler
October 23, 2020 17:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBJohn and D discuss hotdogs, Mayor Lightfoot as the face of rebranding Chicago and Pritzker rollbacks. John's Do Better With Yourself: https://www.change.org/p/jewel-food-store-glenview-plaza-del-prado-get-khaled-his-job-back-at-jewel
10.16: 40!
October 18, 2020 18:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBJohn and D, discuss Ds new identity, Chicago public schools reopening and Halloween. John's Gambeball: https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/10/16/malt-row-brewers-release-koval-barrel-aged-beer-to-raise-funds-for-greater-ravenswood-chamber-of-commerce/
10.16: 40 and Spotify
October 18, 2020 18:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBJohn and D, discuss Ds new identity, Chicago public schools reopening and Halloween. John's Gambeball: https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/10/16/malt-row-brewers-release-koval-barrel-aged-beer-to-raise-funds-for-greater-ravenswood-chamber-of-commerce/
10.14: Developments and Chicago BAR
October 16, 2020 16:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBJohn and D discuss Lincoln Yards connecting to the 606, a real life problematic Facebook friend and D pitches his latest tv show... Johns Gameball: https://youtu.be/TBGera6_5YY
10.08: Unemployment & Perfect Strangers
October 10, 2020 15:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBJohn and D discuss unemployment, the winners of Chicago's outdoor dinning competition and D pitches more tv show remakes. John's Gameball: https://shop.rebuildingexchange.org/events-products-page/ik2mo0dgqi51wbdug9xq2fr2puiei0
9.29: SKY and Dreadhead Cowboy
October 01, 2020 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBJohn and D discuss The Logan Theater closing, The Dreadhead Cowboy and Restaurants rules relaxing. John's Gameball: https://toronzocannon.com Derondal's Gameball: https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/09/29/want-to-fight-for-social-justice-but-not-sure-where-to-start-allyship-101-workshop-aims-to-inform-empower/
9:18: Winter Dining & RBG
September 19, 2020 20:00 - 50 minutes - 35.1 MBToday John and D discuss Southport Lanes, the census, how Chicago solves winter dining and RBG. Please share this with anyone who needs it: https://www.census.gov
9.11: Berry and 9/11
September 15, 2020 18:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBJohn and D have some late drinks Friday night. We are joined by our first official guest Berry Faust. We discuss what lockdown was like for her and each of our experiences on Sept 11th. Johns Gameball: http://www.lakeeffectbrewing.com
8.31: Tamale Guy and Kenosha
September 02, 2020 19:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBJohn and D discuss the violence in Chicago, Kenosha and Chicago's competitions around outdoor dining. https://challenges.openideo.com/challenge/city-of-chicago-winter-dining-challenge/ideas John's Gameball: https://www.millyspizzachi.com
8.19: DNC and Shelbycoin
August 21, 2020 00:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBD and John discuss the DNC, Lightfoot and Navy Pier.
8.13: Together Again
August 16, 2020 00:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBJohn and D discuss the powder keg, Kim Foxx and small business funds.
8.04: Bugout Bag and CPS
August 06, 2020 22:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBJohn and D have a conversation about Chicago Schools decision to start remotely, our Problematic Facebook friend and how long is acceptable to wait for a reservation. Game Ball: John www.flourpowerpasta.com
7.29: 30for30
July 30, 2020 22:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBJohn and D discuss 30for30s that should get made, Mayor Lightfoot and Innertown Pub.
7.24: Problematic Facebook Friend II
July 28, 2020 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBJohn and D talk about John's nephew and a return from the problematic Facebook friend.
7.22: Guthries and Secret Police
July 25, 2020 22:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBJohn and D get into a room together for the first time in 4 months. We talk about Guthries, Secret Police and we drink John's Game Ball My Block My Hood My City Digital 5k Lets Do it! https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Chicago/MyBlockMyHoodMyCity5k
7.17: Shelbyville Bubble & Back To School
July 19, 2020 22:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBJohn and D discuss Chicago's plan to put students back in School, fighting between Mayor Lightfoot and Trump, also we drink.
7.14: Census Whiskey and Right Bane
July 16, 2020 21:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBJohn and Derondal discuss schools reopening, Lane Tech and the Census Cowboy. John's Game-ball: 2020census.gov
7.14: Census Whiskey and Right Bane
July 16, 2020 21:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBJohn and Derondal discuss schools reopening, Lane Tech and the Census Cowboy. John's Game-ball: 2020census.gov