Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchJust Who Is Ronnie Woo Woo, The Cubs Most Famous Fan?
Episode 92
Host - Jon Hansen
Reporter - Mack Liederman
Yes, Cubs fans, the spirit and sound of Wrigley Field — otherwise known as Ronnie Woo Woo — is alive and we…
2 years, 8 months ago
This Man Visited Every Country On Earth And Yes He Stopped In Chicago
Episode 91
Host - Jon Hansen
Guest - Thor Pedersen, Once Upon a Saga
Thor Pedersen is thought to be the first person to visit every single country on earth, in on…
2 years, 9 months ago
Covering Chicago's Arts & Culture Beat
Episode 90
Block Club's new(ish) Arts and Culture Editor Gwen Ihnat discusses the beat, best things to do this weekend, and her favorite Chicago music venue.
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2 years, 9 months ago
How Chicago Started House Music
Episode 89
Host - Jon Hansen
Guest - Brandon Pope
Four-on-the-floor, 120 beats per minute. Today's artist are getting on the house music trend, which started in C…
2 years, 9 months ago
The Owners Of A 99-Year-Old Hardware Store Are Selling It To Their Employees
Episode 88
Host - Jon Hansen
Reporter - Mack Liederman
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Many employees — now owners — of the beloved Rogers Par…
2 years, 9 months ago
The Entrepreneur Promoting Queer Artists And Sharing LGBTQ+ Stories
Episode 87
Award-winning media personality Anna DeShawn has been sharing queer news and stories through radio and podcasts for nearly 15 years. This summer, she…
2 years, 10 months ago
Book Bans Be Damned: Chicago’s Queer-Owned Bookstores Won't Stop Fighting For LGBTQ+ Community
Episode 86
Independent Bookstores Unabridged and Women & Children First have been there for the LGBTQ+ Community For Decades. They remain relevant today by keep…
2 years, 10 months ago
Exploring Chicago's LGBTQ History Through Tours
Episode 85
Mike McMains, founder of Tours With Mike and creator of the Ugly Buildings tours, has three tours focusing on LGBTQ+ history on the North Side, South…
2 years, 10 months ago
Drag Artists Finding Sanctuary In Some Chicago Churches
Episode 84
Host - Jon Hansen
Reporter - Kayleigh Padar
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2 years, 11 months ago
Proud City - Highlighting LGBTQ+ Chosen Families
Episode 83
Four Chicago transplants have formed a deep bond known as chosen family, a term for people who choose to embrace, support and love each other like re…
2 years, 11 months ago