Dynasty Podcasts: Chicagoverse

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Chicagoverse 129 - Brent Butcher (These Days) Aug 03, 2017

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In an interview recorded at Virgin Hotels, These Days co-founder and attorney-at-law Brent Butcher chats with Jaime Black on Dynasty Podcasts.

Butcher reveals how he hit a ceiling with how much he could accomplish on his own at his previous site Go ILL, and speaks on how the team dynamic of These Days opens up new storytelling possibilities. The writer also shares the thought process behind These Days producing long-form journalism, at a time when most digital content is becoming shorter, faster, and less in-depth.

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Chicagoverse 128 - Femdot Aug 03, 2017

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Chicago MC Femdot makes his Dynasty Podcasts debut, in an interview recorded at Virgin Hotels.

The artist reveals what it’s like to be recognized for his music as a current student at DePaul, as well as sharing his reasons for staying enrolled, instead of dropping out to commit to music full time.

Femdot delves into the strategy behind his numerical-themed EP releases, and speaks on the work going into his forthcoming full length, Delacreme II. The MC also shares the excitement he felt being part of the Fake Shore Drive x Red Bull Sound Select holiday show in December 2016, and how he grew up looking up to The Cool Kids.

Chicagoverse 127 - Alex Fruchter (Closed Sessions) Aug 03, 2017

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Longtime Dynasty Podcasts guest and peer Alex Fruchter of Closed Sessions returns to the program, following his last interview at SXSW 2016.

Fruchter delves into the team dynamic of the Closed Sessions artist roster, as well as the vision he shares with CS co-founder Mike Kolar.

The label founder also speaks on the growth of Chicago's music scene over the last decade, and the challenges that come with being a documentarian of the city's music culture.

Finally, Fruchter reflects on his work as an instructor at Columbia College, recalling the notable talents who have that have taken his classes, including Saba, Thelonious Martin, and Lili K.

Chicagoverse 126 - Dan Polyak x Lucy Stoole (Queen! @ Smart Bar) Aug 03, 2017

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In an interview recorded at Gman Tavern in Wrigleyville, Lucy Stoole and Dan Polyak talk all things Queen! @ Smart Bar.

The pair each reveal how they got their start in the creative industries. Polyak in the wake of the pop punk explosion, creating designs for acts like Cobra Starship and Fall Out Boy, and Stoole, seeking out a performance medium and community that would best fit her. The duo also discuss the importance of house music in elevating the atmosphere at Queen!, as well as reflecting on the legacy of Smart Bar as a venue.

Chicagoverse 125 - Ben Burden Aug 03, 2017

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Soulful MC Ben Burden visits Dynasty Podcasts at Virgin Hotels to delve into the making of his recently released Concrete Maze EP. The artist also speaks on leaving a college athletics track in order to pursue a career in music.

Chicagoverse 124 - David Drake (So Many Shrimp) Aug 03, 2017

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Noted music writer David Drake visits Dynasty Podcasts at Virgin Hotel to provide insight on his extensive music journalism career.

Drake reveals how his music writing was born out of a desire to showcase artists and scenes he didn't see represented in mainstream music journalism. The writer also speaks on the importance of music criticism, and why he prefers to write reviews over interviews and profiles. Finally, Drake speaks on returning to the podcasting format with his So Many Shrimp Radio program, featuring interviews and DJ mixes with innovative hip hop talent.

Chicagoverse 123 - Kaina x Burns Twins Aug 03, 2017

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Chicago artists Kaina and the Burns Twins share the mics for a joint interview on Dynasty Podcasts, broadcast live at Virgin Hotels.

Kaina and Eddie and Isaac Burns discuss the importance of mentors and internships in the development of their musical identities. The trio speak about their relationships with the members of The O'My's and The Social Experiment, telling how those connections became family. The trio also reveal how they first came to work together, and shed light on the making of their Sweet ASL EP release in 2016.

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Voice Imaging by Alice Hayes

Chicagoverse 122 - Lorena Cupcake Aug 03, 2017

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Chicago journalist and social media manager Lorena Cupcake makes her Dynasty Podcasts debut, in an interview recorded at Virgin Hotels.

Cupcake speaks on her journalistic work with outlets like Store Brand Soda and High Snobiety, speaking on how she selects the subjects of her features. She also discusses her work as social media manager for Do312, going on to reveal how she separates her personal and professional channels and content on social media platforms.

Chicagoverse 121 - Ciera Mckissick (AMFM) Aug 03, 2017

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Digital creator and event producer Ciera Mckissick visits Dynasty Podcasts at Virgin Hotels to speak on her work with her AMFM brand.

Mckissick shares her goals for AMFM as both a website and a venue, revealing the backstory to how she launched her DIY space in Pilsen. Mckissick also speaks on making Chicago her home and connecting with the creative community in the city over the last three years.

Chicagoverse 120 - Air Credits Aug 03, 2017

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Longtime friends of Dynasty Podcasts Clinton Sandifer (AKA ShowYouSuck) and Steve Reidell (AKA STV SLV of The Hood Internet) return to the program, in their first shared appearance as Air Credits.

The pair reflects on their earlier collaborations, including ShowYouSuck's contribution to "Nothing Should Be a Surprise," on The Hood Internet's FEAT full length in 2012. Sandifer and Reidell also speak on the organic approach to their collaboration, revealing that the process came together in a short window, with no set destination at the start of the process.

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