Podcasts

On-demand audio from CHIRP.

• First Shift – David Faris

  Sun, May 24 · Bobby Evers
  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

  Sun, May 17 · Bobby Evers
  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

  Sun, May 10 · Bobby Evers
  Ariel Van Cleave is the Managing Director of Audio at Chicago Public Media.

• First Shift – Hillary Stone

  Sun, May 3 · Bobby Evers
  Hillary Stone is a musician living in Chicago.

• First Shift – Dr. Faiz Jiwani

  Sun, Apr 26 · Bobby Evers
  Dr.

• First Shift – Jess DeBakey

  Sun, Apr 19 · Bobby Evers
  Jess DeBakey is an East Coast raised, Chicago based podcaster, marketer, and sometimes-comedian.

• First Watch – Eunji Kim

  Sun, Feb 22 · Bobby Evers
  Eunji Kim is a comedian, actor and writer based in Chicago.

• Dessa Interview

  Sun, Feb 15 · Bobby Evers
  This week, Features contributor Bobby Evers speaks with Minneapolis-based singer, rapper, musician, and writer Dessa .

• First Watch – Kat Sachs

  Sun, Feb 15 · Bobby Evers
  Kat Sachs is the co-managing editor of Cine-File Chicago and a columnist on moviegoing for the Chicago Reader.

• First Watch – Audrey Jonas

  Sun, Feb 8 · Bobby Evers
  Stand up comedian Audrey Jonas has been drawing audiences all over the Midwest since 2014.

• First Watch – Gerald Dowd

  Sun, Feb 1 · Bobby Evers
  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

  Sun, Jan 25 · Bobby Evers
  Amy is a writer, performer, director and arts educator.

• La Rosa Noir Interview

  Sun, Dec 14 · Jessi DiBartolomeo
  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

  Sat, Dec 13 · Bobby Evers
  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

  Sat, Dec 6 · Bobby Evers
  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

  Sat, Nov 29 · Bobby Evers
  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

  Sat, Nov 22 · Bobby Evers
  Liz Mason publishes zines with names like Caboose and Cul-de-sac.

• Bussy Kween Power Trip Interview

  Sun, Nov 16 · Safiya Ratliff
  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

  Sat, Nov 15 · Bobby Evers
  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

  Sat, Nov 8 · Bobby Evers
  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

  Sat, Nov 1 · Bobby Evers
  Stephanie Douglass is a host of The Moth in Chicago.

• Cheer-Accident Interview

  Sun, Oct 26 · Sophia Ramirez
  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

  Sat, Oct 25 · Bobby Evers
  Elizabeth Moen creates music that strikes a perfect balance between humor and raw emotion.

• OK Cool Interview

  Sun, Oct 19 · Jenn Rourke
  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

  Sat, Oct 18 · Bobby Evers
  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

  Sat, Oct 11 · Bobby Evers
  A born silly goose, Kloie Louise (xe/xem/xyr) is a crafty creative and budding storyteller.

• Mac Sabbath Interview

  Sun, Sep 14 · Liz Mason
  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

  Sun, Aug 31 · Dillon Woodward
  This week, Features contributor Dillon Woodward speaks with Nickole Regala, Frankie Sripada, and Sophia Williams of Chicago-based psych rock band Daisychain .

• Jessica Risker

  Sun, Aug 17 · Matthew Grim
  This week, Features contributor Matty G speaks with Chicago-based artist Jessica Risker .

• UNIFLORA Interview

  Sun, Aug 3 · Noah Haynes
  This week, Features contributor Noah Haynes speaks with Quinn Dugan, Ruby O'Brien, and Theo Williams of Chicago-based three-piece UNIFLORA .