r'ECHO'lections

A collaboration between Columbia College’s Voiceover and Communication Department, rECHOlections is bringing articles of Echo Magazine to life. Featuring in-depth stories from the Archives of ECHO Magazine.

She/Her/Hers

Hosted by Ahsha Davis (she/her) and Shelby Steele (she/they), She/Her/Hers features women who dominate their creative fields. We’re talking to Columbia College students and women in their own creative communities discussing what it means to be a woman in today’s imaginative enviornment. We aim to share these people’s experiences, show how our identity influences our art, and inspire those who are ready to start their artistic careers.

The Undaunted Creative

“The Undaunted Creative” takes an in-depth look into the successful paths of creatives from all walks of life. How do you know which artistic path is right for you? Where can you find the strength to pursue your passions as a full time career? What fears do you encounter when leaving your life behind in one city, for a fresh start in another? Get your answers each episode as host Tom Joyce joins guests to unlock the creative psyche.

Focal Point

Focal Point is a podcast exploring the artists, themes, and processes that define—and sometimes disrupt—the world of contemporary photography. Each episode engages two people in conversation around a photograph of their choice from the Museum of Contemporary Photography’s permanent collection. Join us as we explore contemporary photography in Chicago and beyond, through topics like the constructed image, portraiture and the human subject, the photographic archive, and more.

Club Management

Club Management hosted by Shannon Dawson tells the stories of the nightlife venues, labels, DJs and musicians around the world who are making noise and changing their communities through music. We also analyze the cultural and historical elements that shift, impact and develop our beloved music scenes too. A new episode drops every other week. You can find Club Management on iTunes, SoundCloud, Mixcloud, TuneIn, Stitcher and Spotify!

The Writer Shed

The writing life must be nurtured. It's hard out there. But telling stories is a glorious endeavor. Join award-winning writer, bestselling author, and the editor of WRITER SHED PRESS, David W. Berner inside his writing shed outside Chicago as he delves into the triumphs, struggles, and adventures of the writing life. Listen Here

Are Your Parents Proud of You?

Are Your Parents Proud of You? is a conversation among artists. Interviewees discuss their process, their inspiration, and how their parents felt about their career paths. Conversations with some of the Chicago area’s most highly active artists in the Chicago area range from the humorous to the serious to the informational.

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On a Quest

Alum Jill Urchak is on a quest to seek out the supernatural, the unseen, unproven, UFO's, dreams, psychics, near-death experience, spirits, angels, numerology, ghosts, Bigfoot, and maybe even the Loch Ness monster.

Featuring real conversations with regular everyday people and professionals. Join her as she is not afraid to explore the unknown, with humor. Listen Here

Car Con Carne Podcast

Car Con Carne is “The World’s Only Food Podcast Recorded in a Car.” Hosted by Chicago media veteran James VanOsdol, each episode finds James and a guest visiting a Chicago area restaurant, taking their food to go, and eating/doing an interview in the front seat of his Mazda 3. Listen Here

In the Loop

Welcome to your weekly update on current events as well as interviews with Chicago news correspondents, artists, activists and intellectuals. In the Loop is hosted by Louise Netz (@lounetz) and Yasmeen Sheikah (@yasmeen.sheikah) and airs on WCRX 88.1 Chicago every Friday at 3pm.