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On this week’s Stuck in your Stereo, we’re diving into the world of visual art! Gavin and Nikhil talk with Ash about their experience as a tattoo artist, Lauren and Tamara speak with Damiane about making murals around the city, and August, Jay, and Ivan learn all about style from fashion student Keoni Anding.
Today’s guest, Stephen Ryan, talks about balancing time between performing with four different bands and three ensembles. And, he explains why performing alongside other musicians is the most fulfilling aspect of the live experience.
In our next segment, we sit down with members of Chicago indie-rock band, Aisle Five. Malcolm Felicia (guitar) and Izzie Rutledge (vocals) talk about the band’s inception, collaborative writing style, energetic live shows, and the process of naming their debut release, Emergency Mood Ring.
From Chicago hip hop / jazz fusion band, Grassman, Aliana Chambliss (vocals) and Devin Collins (vocals) sit down to talk about how their band came together, performing their first ever live show at The Metro, and the unconventional naming of Grassman.
Today, we speak with Eliza Travisano, retail manager at the Danielson, CT, Logee’s Greenhouse. We discuss the difficulties of growing rare tropical plants in the cold Connecticut climate. Eliza offers advice on dorm-room starter plants, shares stories from Martha Stewart’s appearances at Logee’s, and more!
Jean-Paulo Leva is a macadamia farmer from Brazil who has been working in the profession for almost forty years. He talks about his farm, renting land to sugar-cane farmers, and the ups and downs of the macadamia business.
Investigative Editor at Gannet and Adjunct Columbia College Chicago professor, Sam Roe, calls in to talk about the origins of his journalism career, finding an ethical approach to his career, and missteps that became important learning experiences.
We kick off today’s episode with Taylor Swift super-fan, Krystyna Cooney. Krystyna talks about the attributes that make Taylor a unique artist, walks us through getting tickets as well as her tips for attending large concerts, and explains how her TikTok became an outlet for her fandom.
Viola is a Columbia College freshman majoring in photography. She talks about expressing love to close friends and family through photography, the tension in posed photos, and the importance of connecting emotionally with a subject.
In today’s last interview, we hear from Hip Hop artist Life of Cuzzi. He discusses how his alter-ego has changed his personality and given him confidence. Then, he shares the story of how he started a club for music production at his former high school.
Today’s first guest is Emma Bloom who joins us for a discussion of spirituality and religion. Emma clears up some of the misconceptions about shrine building, talks about her love for Adlerian psychology, and speaks on finding religion and spirituality later in life.
Our next segment features Sister Jeanean Othman, director and co-founder of the Mosque Foundation Community Food Pantry. Sister Jeanean talks about the many ways in which her pantry was able to support families in need during the Covid-19 pandemic and highlights some of the organization’s generous supporters.
Stay tuned for today’s last segment with Denny Patterson, a staff writer for OutClique Magazine, Out Front Magazine, and AdVantage News. Denny has made a career in celebrity interviews with a focus on LGBTQIA+ personalities and issues. Denny shares some of his experiences and career advice with the Stuck in your Stereo audience.
On this episode, Josh Trimarco, a music composer, talks about the difficulties of pursuing a career in music, the differences between composing, orchestrating, and conducting, and accepting support from peers.
Mark Sunshine, singer of the band, Riot God, joins us to talk about some of his formative experiences in music, like teaching himself to sing. Mark goes into detail on finding inspiration for lyrics in history, sci-fi films, and strange personal incidence.
Our last interview for this episode features independent musician June Henry. June talks about his spontaneous writing process, the influence of ADHD on his music, playing the cello, and creating despite struggling with chronic pain.
Today’s episode features Marco Ortiz, a photographer, videographer, and storyteller. Marco shares the steps he has taken to improve his skills, describes the role of a colorist in photo and video production, and talks about working as a freelance photographer.
Next, we talk to Greg Kot, music critic, biographical writer, and co-host of Sound Opinions. Greg talks about the self-published fan zine that opened the door for professional music criticism, his early career experience of seeing David Bowie perform with Iggy Pop, and his ongoing enthusiasm for music.
Our last guest for today is Jada Bucy, a junior education major at Ohio State University. She shares her own experiences as a high school student that led her towards a career in secondary education. Jada also talks about her personal pedagogy and goals as a future teacher.
In this episode, we hear from Kerry Haslett, a sophomore at DePaul University. Kerry talks about transferring from St. Louis University, the fashion of Chicago, the evolution of her personal style, and finding happiness in self-expression. She also shares her thoughts on getting banned from Instagram Live and using social media for fun instead of promotion.
After that, we hear from voice actor Sam Carlson. Sam talks about how growing up with cartoons led to her love for voice over. She then shares her best Stitch impression, her experience of meeting Ryan Seacrest through WCRX, and some of the best live music concerts she has attended. Sam also talks about falling into the production side of audio and the anxieties that come with the job.
Stick around for our interview with Elizabeth Rymut. Hailing from Colorado, Elizabeth is a photojournalism major and the managing editor at the Columbia Chronicle. She speaks about her love for photographing western wildlife, the culture shock of moving to Chicago, her ideal travel destinations, and the movie that inspired her to become a photojournalist.
First, Alejandro Bolanos and Rhine Schaub interview actor and teacher Will Schaub. Schaub was featured in 17 Again, The Setting Sun, and King of the Hill and today we hear his acting journey. We also hear some personal stories from behind the scenes and celebrity co-workers as well as how his acting career influenced his teaching job.
Second, we hear Leilani Fernandez and Shani Rosen talking to Cory aka SznVibes, founder of magazine, news outlet, management company, and recording studio Defy the Odds. We hear about his journey from starting as a singer to becoming a creative leader and what challenges he’s had to face in the industry. Follow his social medias @sznvibes and check out his music here!
Third, Renni Kieschnick, Koda Calma, and Dylan Case speak with Kristi Kieschnick. She is the Student Progression Coordinator at the Net Charter High School in New Orleans, and she explains what her title entails and stories from her job. She also explains how she’s helped a multitude of students get on the right track for graduation.
