Podcasts
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First Shift – David Faris
David Faris is a professor of political science at Roosevelt University, a contributing writer at The Nation, Slate and Newsweek and the author of It's Time to Fight Dirty: How Democrats Can Build a… -
First Shift – Ann Filmer
Ann Filmer joyfully moves through the worlds of theater, music, storytelling and visual art, though she has a degree in dance. -
First Shift – Ariel Van Cleave
Ariel Van Cleave is the Managing Director of Audio at Chicago Public Media. -
First Shift – Hillary Stone
Hillary Stone is a musician living in Chicago. -
First Shift – Dr. Faiz Jiwani
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First Shift – Jess DeBakey
Jess DeBakey is an East Coast raised, Chicago based podcaster, marketer, and sometimes-comedian. -
First Watch – Eunji Kim
Eunji Kim is a comedian, actor and writer based in Chicago. -
Dessa Interview
This week, Features contributor Bobby Evers speaks with Minneapolis-based singer, rapper, musician, and writer Dessa . -
First Watch – Kat Sachs
Kat Sachs is the co-managing editor of Cine-File Chicago and a columnist on moviegoing for the Chicago Reader. -
First Watch – Audrey Jonas
Stand up comedian Audrey Jonas has been drawing audiences all over the Midwest since 2014. -
First Watch – Gerald Dowd
Boston-raised, Chicago-braised drummer/singer/songwriter Gerald Dowd has been described as “the hardest working drummer in Chicago” (Richard Milne, WXRT), playing on over 100 albums, while averaging… -
First Watch – Amy Eaton
Amy is a writer, performer, director and arts educator. -
La Rosa Noir Interview
This week, Features director Jessi D spoke with Jannese Espino, Christian Ovalle, Yeshi Regalado, and Zach Riedler of Chicago's own La Rosa Noir at Riot Fest in September 2025. -
First Time: First Night – Veronica I. Arreola
Veronica I. Arreola is a professional feminist, women’s sports evangelist, retired 16” softball player, former soccer mom, and writer. -
First Time: First Night – Meg MacDuff
Meg has been a fixture in the local Chicago art and music scene for the past 20 years, playing her first show at 16 years old at the iconic Fireside Bowl with her all-female punk band, The Groodies. -
First Time: First Night – Lucia Whalen
Lucia’s clever, feminist perspective paired with a shameless storytelling style has made her a favorite comedian to audiences in Chicago and all over the country. -
First Time: First Night – Liz Mason
Liz Mason publishes zines with names like Caboose and Cul-de-sac. -
Bussy Kween Power Trip Interview
This week, Features contributor Safiya Ratliff speaks with B and K of Chicago-based Black queer punk outfit Bussy Kween Power Trip . -
First Time: First Night – Deana Lewis
Deana [dee-nuh] Lewis is a queer, Black mixed race, cisgender woman who is pro-abortion, pro-immigrant, pro-trans rights, pro-liberation, and pro-receiving gifts/applause. -
First Time: First Night – Dacey Arashiba
Dacey Arashiba spent a dozen years in the Asian American comedy troupe Stir Friday Night; hosted a family of Peregrine Falcons that took over his apartment balcony for four years, which resulted in a… -
First Time: First Course – Stephanie Douglass
Stephanie Douglass is a host of The Moth in Chicago. -
Cheer-Accident Interview
This week, Features contributor Sophia Ramirez speaks with Thymme Jones and Jeff Libersher of Chicago-based progressive rock ensemble Cheer-Accident . -
First Time: First Course – Elizabeth Moen
Elizabeth Moen creates music that strikes a perfect balance between humor and raw emotion. -
OK Cool Interview
This week, DJ Ninja speaks with OK Cool , a Chicago-based indie rock duo comprised of Bridget Stiebris and Haley Blomquist Waller. -
First Time: First Course – Mia Henry
Mia Henry is the founder and CEO of Freedom Lifted, which offers leadership development through online learning, training, and facilitation. -
First Time: First Course – Kloie Louise
A born silly goose, Kloie Louise (xe/xem/xyr) is a crafty creative and budding storyteller. -
Mac Sabbath Interview
This week, Features contributor Liz Mason speaks with Mike Odd, manager of Drive Thru Metal group Mac Sabbath , based in Los Angeles but born from the bowels of Outer Space. -
Daisychain Interview
This week, Features contributor Dillon Woodward speaks with Nickole Regala, Frankie Sripada, and Sophia Williams of Chicago-based psych rock band Daisychain . -
Jessica Risker
This week, Features contributor Matty G speaks with Chicago-based artist Jessica Risker . -
UNIFLORA Interview
This week, Features contributor Noah Haynes speaks with Quinn Dugan, Ruby O'Brien, and Theo Williams of Chicago-based three-piece UNIFLORA .