Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchBook 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…
3 years, 1 month 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…
3 years, 2 months ago
Drag Artists Finding Sanctuary In Some Chicago Churches
Episode 84
Host - Jon Hansen
Reporter - Kayleigh Padar
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3 years, 2 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…
3 years, 2 months ago
The 2023 Summer Bucket List!
Episode 82
From street festivals, to concerts, to bike rides and picnics -- Block Club Chicago staffers share what's on their summer bucket list!
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3 years, 2 months ago
Why Chonk The Snapper's Fame Is A Sign The Chicago River Is Getting Cleaner
Episode 81
Host - Jon Hansen
Guest - Chris Anchor, Senior Wildlife Biologist, Forest Preserve District of Cook County
A chunky, scaly bad boy is stealing the city…
3 years, 3 months ago
Chicago-Fried Comic Maggie Winters Credits Beverly Roots For Stage Success
Episode 80
Host - Jon Hansen
Guest - Maggie Winters - Insta - TikTok
Maggie Winters learned everything she knows about comedy from her experience growing up in Ch…
3 years, 3 months ago
A Chat With Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson
On The Block Host Brandon Pope interviews Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson.
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3 years, 3 months ago
Meet The Man Who Makes Pizza In His Alley For A Good Cause
Episode 79
Host - Jon Hansen
Guest - John Carruthers
John Carruthers is the communications manager for Revolution Brewing and a contributor to The Takeout. He als…
3 years, 3 months ago
Meet The Whitney Young 'Breakfast Club' That Can't Stop Winning Championships
Episode 78
Host - Jon Hansen
Competing in 10 academic subjects, the decathlon is a rigorous and fun competition students said has given them much-needed social b…
3 years, 4 months ago