Your Chicago

That’s right – it’s time for a special Chicago Secrets: Museum Edition episode of Your Chicago. In this episode, we introduce you to some of the city’s awesome, but lesser known museums. Get ready to fill your pockets with interesting Chicago facts and fun things to do with your family, your significant other or your lovely, beautiful Read more... The post Your Chicago EP42 – Chicago Secrets: Museum Edition appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Meet Jane Baxter Miller, Bumpus and Jennifer Hall – three names from the Chicago music scene that that you’re going to love (if you don’t already!). That’s right, in this episode, we shake up our format by bringing you songs from some of the people who make Chicago go. What to know what you heard? Of course you do! Read more... The post Your Chicago EP41 – Chicago Music appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Meet Ameya Pawar, Alderman of the 47th ward. Yes, we’ve been talking about it since episode 1 and it took us nearly two years, but in this exciting episode we finally fulfill a podcast long dream when Alderman Pawar joins us to talk about just what an Alderman does and tells us all about his work in this Read more... The post Your Chicago EP40 – 47th Ward appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Meet Sharon Woodhouse, publisher of Lake Claremont Press, an indie press for books on the Chicago area and its history. In this episode, Sharon talks about starting and building a publishing company, addresses Chicago’s lackadaisical attitude towards governmental corruption and shares not one, not two but four amazing Chicago Secrets including the oldest Chinese restaurant in Read more... The post Your Chicago EP39 – Lake Claremont Press appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Meet Sean Patrick Wagner, concierge correspondent for Concierge Preferred Magazine. In this episode, Sean talks about what it means to “eat and drink professionally” in Chicago, shares a few great dive bars and pleads with the gentlemen of Chicago to leave their flip flops at home. Be sure to follow Sean on Twitter @SPDoubleYou and then stop in Read more... The post Your Chicago EP38 – Concierge Preferred appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Meet Jean-Paul Brunier, 19th century fashion blogger. As in, fashion blogger from the 19th century. In this very special episode, Jean-Paul talks about the mysterious events surrounding his arrival here, tells us about his work documenting fashion in the 21st century, offers some very forward thinking advice to the Chicago Cubs and shares a very Read more... The post Your Chicago EP37 – Jean-Paul Brunier appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Meet Paul Dailing, the creator behind 1,001 Chicago Afternoons a blog of (eventually) 1,001 stories of life in Chicago, based on Ben Hecht’s famed 1920s newspaper column. In this episode, Paul talks about the Ben Hecht’s original project, his own modern day reboot, lambasts the state of commentary in this town and shares several secrets including the truth behind Read more... The post Your Chicago EP36 – 1,001 Chicago Afternoons appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Meet Chris, of StudioChris, a local artist known for the beloved Chicago neighborhood posters. In this episode, Chris talks about the process behind creating these popular designs, shares a boatload of Chicago secrets (ohhhh, Bucktown) and talks about some important Lake Shore Drive etiquette. The post Your Chicago EP35 – StudioChris appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Meet Mike Loganbill Vice President, Director of Personnel and Professional Development for VOA Associates. In this episode, Mike tells us all about what it’s like working for a global architectural design firm and helping to put together the teams that create many of the buildings you utilize in Chicago. He also divulges the fairy tale land of Read more... The post Your Chicago EP34 – VOA Associates appeared first on Radio Misfits.

It’s time for another seasonal episode at Your Chicago! In this episode, Arden and Stefania go sans guest to talk summer in the city and share a smattering of fun things happening in Chicago over the next few months. Get out your notepads (real or digital) and be ready to write down a long list Read more... The post Your Chicago EP33 appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Meet Rachel Shrock, Exhibition Assistant and Museum Educator, of the Jane Addams Hull-House. In this episode, Rachel gets us up to speed on some Chicago history, shares the phenomenal impact of the Hull-House both then and now, scolds drivers for some selfish (and dangerous) driving and tips us off to the Logan Theater Oscar movie Read more... The post Your Chicago EP32 – Jane Addams Hull House appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Meet Samantha, pet sitter extraordinaire. In this episode, Samantha shares experiences and advice from the pet sitting industry, human shames lazy dog owners and CTA riders and reveals the magical powers of a sandalwood fan. You can find Samantha on Twitter at @ToriFan13. The post Your Chicago EP31 – Pet Sitter appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Meet Yvette Your Maker, member of the Windy City Roller All-Stars. In this episode, Yvette laces up her skates and gives us a behind the scenes look at the world of roller derby, talks about the “stop for pedestrian” crossings and shares yet another Chicago first (you’ll have to listen to find out what it is!). The post Your Chicago EP30 – Windy City Roller All-Stars appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Meet Marcus Gilmer, Digital Editor for the Chicago Sun Times. In this episode, Marcus talks about his role in the evolving world of journalism, directs us to Scooters for some of the best frozen custard in the city, and slams the CTA for increasing prices while decreasing service. Follow Marcus on Twitter @MarcusGilmer and subscribe to Read more... The post Your Chicago EP29 – Chicago Sun Times appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Meet Melissa, co-organizer of Chicago’s (the world’s?) first Poutine Fest. In the episode, Melissa gets us up to speed on the world of poutine, talks about building a festival from scratch, shares her favorite Italian joint in the city, gripes about the less-than-immediate “immediately following” trains and learns a little bit about our old friends, Read more... The post Your Chicago EP28 – Poutine Fest appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Meet Melinda, co-author and co-producer of Solo in the 2nd City, a bi-monthly reading series and blog on the wonderful world of dating in Chicago. In this episode, Melinda talks about starting Solo in the 2nd City, shares dating tips and trends (be bold, listeners!), encourages all of us to breakout of our neighborhood ruts and Read more... The post Your Chicago EP27 – Solo in the 2nd City appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Meet Margaret Hicks, owner of Chicago Elevated, a Chicago walking tour company . In this episode, Margaret talks about her unique tours (including the Disaster! tour voted best new city tour of 2012 by Chicago magazine), shares some fun facts and stories about the city, divulges the delights of Little Vietnam, and rips on the Read more... The post Your Chicago EP26 – Chicago Elevated appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Meet Jaime Black, Founder of Dynasty Podcasts, Chicago’s original music and nightlife podcast network. In this episode, Jaime talks about starting and producing a long running podcast, shares with us his start in radio here in Chicago, exhorts the city to expand its nightlife options, directs us to the creepiest church in town and gets Read more... The post Your Chicago EP25 – Dynasty Podcasts appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Welcome to a very special episode – our one year anniversary and our final episode of 2012. If you’re reading this, it means that we’ve made past the end of the world, congratulations! In this episode, Stefania and Arden fly solo (duo?) and cover some of the highs and lows in Chicago over the last Read more... The post Your Chicago EP24 – 1 Year Anniversary and 2012 Look Back appeared first on Radio Misfits.

Meet Audrey Niffenegger, professor at Columbia College and author of New York Times best selling novels The Time Travelers Wife and Her Fearful Symmetry. In this episode, Audrey talks about book making, teaching, the art of inspiration, the importance of shopping local and the meditative Ando Room in the Art Institute. To learn more about Audrey, you can Read more... The post Your Chicago EP23 – Audrey Niffenegger appeared first on Radio Misfits.