After a long hiatus we have Madison Burger on the show to discuss her work researching and cultivating bacterial leather. We talk about how she got into the field, the newest trends in leather alternatives, her work with Plant Chicago, and her ...

To kick off 2024 we have Greg on the show to talk about his experience participating in season 35 of the Amazing Race. We talk about the challenges, what it was like off camera, how life has changed since the show, and his future work with Wire...

This week we have Sid on the show to discuss her hobbyism, how it helps cope with the modern world, her experience moving from Texas to Chicago, and her journey to starting a rug tufting business. It's a fun and very interesting conversation, s...

Will talks about his experience working for the TSA. We talk about government work, temper tantrums at the airport, and crazy things he's seen go down at the airport. Tune in to learn why the TSA matters!Fact Check*** The C...

This week we have Summer on the show to discuss her role in the current Northwestern University grad student unionization efforts. We talk about the union's successes and tribulations, while also having a larger conversation around social equit...

This week we have Alejandro on the pod to discuss his work educating the youth and adults about sexual violence prevention, consent, boundaries, and navigating various other aspects of life. It's an insightful conversation and Alex...

Marco Garcia, 2023 Welterweight  Chicago Golden Glove Champion. Tune in to hear about his boxing career, his recent fights in the golden gloves, and just general life experiences. Fun episode, gets goofy and off the cuff half ...

Chicago journalist Matt Harvey talks about his path towards a career in journalism, his experience growing up in Uptown, his views on media literacy, and his company WeHome LLC. An insightful look into how media shapes and also ref...

Ben grew up here, is an encyclopedia of Chicago knowledge, and also one of the best bartenders in the West Loop.Tune in to hear him describe his experience growing up in a gentrifying Logan Square, his take on what Chicago is and ISN't,...

In the inaugural episode, I interview my long time friend, Andre Rojas-Castillo.We talk about his acting career, his experience being on Chicago PD, his views on Chicago, and at the end we get deep on topics such as AI and life. 

I go over what this pod is about, who I am, and why I'm starting this pod.Tune in to learn more about what's coming on Next Up Chicago.