Your Chicago

Meet Gene Ha (that’s Golf Echo November Echo Hotel Alpha), four time Eisner award winning comic book artist and author of Mae. In this episode, Gene shares his story of becoming an artist, inspires us to become goo-goos and invites us to check out the Chicago Alternative Comics Expo. And while Mae isn’t available anywhere yet, Read more... The post Your Chicago EP81 – Gene Ha appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Meet Max Temkin, co-creator of Cards Against Humanity. In this episode, Max gives us inside story of how this popular game for terrible people was born, shares some insight and inspiration into the Chicago political system and provides a rapid fire Chicago Secrets list that you might need to listen to three or four times Read more... The post Your Chicago Ep80 – Cards Against Humanity appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Meet Mindy Segal, owner of Hot Chocolate, James Beard award winner and author of Cookie Love. In this episode, Mindy joins us live at the Food For Thought podcast tent at the Taste of Chicago to talk baking cookies, starting a restaurant and getting the police to actually come help you. Special thanks to everyone Read more... The post Your Chicago EP79 – LIVE: Mindy Segal at Taste of Chicago appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Congratulations! We’ve all just gotten our dream jobs in Sydney, Australia and we’re leaving in a month. So what will you do before you go? In this episode, Stefania, Arden and their official pinch hitter guest, Mike, talk about what they would do in that scenario – from the must-see-one-more-time museums to that last slice Read more... The post Your Chicago EP78 – Your List: Bucket List appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Meet Maggie Schutz, Executive Director of Learnaplooza, the festival where you get to choose your own adventure. In this episode, Maggie talks about bringing this incredible festival to life, shares a favorite park in the city and takes home a This Day In Chicago win. There are two festivals right around the corner! Learn more Read more... The post Your Chicago EP77 – Learnapalooza appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Meet Alisa Rosenthal, also known as Plucky Rosenthal the Jewish star of stage and stage. In this episode, the vivacious Alisa tells the story of her vaudeville variety act, encourages Chicagoans to drive, walk, transit and live with compassion for others and invites us to check out the Picture of Dorian Gray at the Art Read more... The post Your Chicago EP76 – Plucky Rosenthal appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Meet Andy Fleming, producer and host of the Two-Hour Comedy Hour. In this bumperiest episode ever, Andy Fleming talks about putting together a comedy showcase, cussing while bussing, taking piss back and Gramma J’s diner. You can find Andy on Twitter and the Two-Hour Comedy Hour also on Twitter. Want to share a Chicago secret? Want Read more... The post Your Chicago EP75 – Two Hour Comedy Hour appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Your eyes and ears are not deceiving you. It’s something new from Your Chicago! We’re taking the show on the road and bringing you some 5-10 minute Minisodes around the city. In our first minisode, we check in with Patrick “Deep Dish” Bertoletti, former podcast guest, at his new joint “Taco In A Bag.” We Read more... The post Your Chicago EP74 – Taco In A Bag appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Meet Maria Kim, President and CEO of The Cara Program. In this episode, prepare to get inspired as Maria tells us about how The Cara Program is transforming the lives of Chicagoans, shares an amazing restaurant on a hidden cobblestone street and helps us invent the Party Bus app (patent pending). You’re going to want Read more... The post Your Chicago EP73 – The Cara Program appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Meet Nick Taylor, Educational Director for Robot City Workshop (among many other things). In this episode, Nick tells us about how a robot hobby turned into a Robot Workshop that educates and entertains children and adults, berates Chicagoans who choose to wear shorts when it’s NOT TIME YET and shares one of his favorite music Read more... The post Your Chicago EP72 – Robot City Workshop appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Meet Mike, Arden’s boyfriend and international man of mystery. In this episode, Mike graciously steps in as a pinch hitter after a last minute guest cancellation and joins the Your Chicago crew as we discuss the reasons we stick out Chicago’s brutal winters besides the standard “because the summers are amazing,” ponder the recycling situation Read more... The post Your Chicago EP71 – Your List: Why We Stay appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Meet Tony Dreyfuss, co-founder of Metropolis Coffee Company. In this episode, Tony talks about the cup of coffee that changed his life and how coffee can change the lives of others, teaches us about the coffee roasting process, tells us about the best place in the city to swim in the lake and bravely tries Read more... The post Your Chicago EP70 – Metropolis Coffee Company appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Meet LaManda Joy, Founder and President of the Peterson Garden Project. In this episode, LaManda tells us about turning lot lust into a organization that empowers people to build Pop Up Victory Gardens all over the city, directs us to check out the Broadway Armory and gives us the most positive Listen Up Chicago this Read more... The post Your Chicago EP69 – Peterson Garden Project appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Meet Patrick “Deep Dish” Bertoletti, Chicago’s very own world record setting competitive eater. In this episode, Patrick dishes on the world of competitive eating, talks about starting his own restaurant and educates us on the history of the Pullman neighborhood. You can find Patrick on the Twitters, the Facebooks, the YouTubes and the Internets. Plus, don’t Read more... The post Your Chicago EP68 – Patrick “Deep Dish” Bertoletti appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Meet Steve Labedz, producer of Interview Squared, Chicago’s original improvised interview show. In this episode, Steve talks about creating and organizing a bi-weekly live show, plans out a perfect date night and sings the newest Your Chicago bumper Interview Squared is on Twitter and on Facebook. The next Interview Squared is March 11th. They’re interviewing Zoog Read more... The post Your Chicago EP67 – Interview Squared appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Meet Colette Gabriel, co-creator of Water We Thinking a blog about living life aboard a boat in Chicago. In this episode Colette talks about the adventures of making a home on the water with her husband, chastises Chicago for the state of our public transit and shares some new ways to explore and enjoy the Read more... The post Your Chicago EP66 – Water We Thinking appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Meet Kylie Bunting, co-organizer for Barley’s Angels Chicago. In this episode, Kylie talks about creating a safe space for women to discover and enjoy beer, gives the low down on snow etiquette and shares three (and a half!) secrets, including a way to see the city from a whole new angle. You can find Barley’s Read more... The post Your Chicago EP65 – Barley’s Angels Chicago appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Meet Saya Hillman, owner of Mac & Cheese Productions, a business that helps people grow community and grow themselves in unique and fun ways. In this episode, Saya talks about how unemployment led to a life of yes, addresses the serious issue of man-spreading and gives an incredible list of Chicago Secrets (seriously, get a Read more... The post Your Chicago EP64 – Mac & Cheese Productions appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Last week, our friend and past guest Jason Chin passed away. He was the guest on our very first episode of 2014 and we will begin 2015 by replaying his episode from last year, to honor and remember an amazing man and pillar of the Chicago comedy community. You will be missed, Jason. The post Your Chicago – Remembering Jason Chin appeared first on Radio Misfits.

It’s time for ye olde Year End Review, a special look back at the highs and lows in Chicago over the past year. And congratulations to Deborah F. for winning the Soup and Bread cookbook giveaway! We’re excited to be back in 2015 and to get started on our 4th year of bringing you the Read more... The post Your Chicago – 2014 Year Review appeared first on Radio Misfits.