This week on the ChicagoVerseUniteD podcast, it's the launch of the CVU podcast Cover Story Series, featuring interviews with talent and tastemakers in the chicago music community who are making the lead stories this month here at CVU. On this episode, Scattered Trees frontman Nate Eiesland opens up about his band's emotionally loaded new record Sympathy, which drops today, the role of death and relationships in his lyrics, and looking forward to writing happier music in the future.

CVU67 - Scattered Trees

This week on the ChicagoVerseUniteD audio podcast: Kid Sister! In an interview recorded before her recent hometown show at The Mid, the Chicago MC discusses the status of her sophomore album, the difference between releasing an album and a mixtape, and absolute essentials for bringing on tour.

CVU76 - Kid Sister

This week on the ChicagoVerseUniteD Cover Story Series audio podcast: Saam Hagshenas of Hey Champ! The synth-pop act frontman discusses the making of his band's new Anything At All EP, the group's inevitable studio collaboration with Gemini Club, and why Hey Champ isn't moving to L.A. anytime soon.

CVU77 - Hey Champ

Outbound Hotels' Head of Marketing Bridget Russo and outdoor experiential company Kinsfield's Co-Founder Mike Raspatello guest on A HOTEL PODCAST to discuss the Outbound Music Series, which brings indie artist Andrew Bird to Outbound properties in California and Wyoming this September.

Russo and Raspatello also discuss the importance of experiential hospitality and live events, the focus on connecting with the communities around each Outbound property, and more.

A HOTEL PODCAST

AHP 011 - Bridget Russo (Outbound Hotels) x Mike Raspatello (Kinsfield)

The Siren Hotel's GM, Mary Beth Bennett, guests on A HOTEL PODCAST to delve into the past and present of the downtown Detroit property.

Bennett details the hotel's history as the Wurlitzer Building nearly a century ago, and fills in the different eras that brought the property to the present as the Siren Hotel. The GM also speaks on the Siren's F&B options, and emphasizes the importance of building authentic relationships and partnerships with Detroit’s creative communities.

AHP 012 - Mary Beth Bennett (The Siren Hotel)

ThinkChicago Program Manager Beatriz Kauffmann guests on a Dynasty Podcasts interview recorded at World Business Chicago’s Loop offices.

Kauffmann details how World Business Chicago and its ThinkChicago initiative support Chicago’s Get Z students via student-focused programming, including the annual three-day Lollapalooza initiative, which connects students with business leaders and professional opportunities in Chicago.

The PM also speaks on how Chicago as a business ecosystem can best support Gen Z students, and shares why she feels strongly about her work in support of Chicago’s college talent.

Chicagoverse

Chicagoverse 312 - Beatriz Kauffmann (ThinkChicago)

Anton Jeludkov, Creative Director at Someoddpilot, guests on Dynasty Podcasts in an interview recorded at the creative agency’s Wicker Park offices.

Jeludkov details Someoddpilot’s work producing the branding for this year’s Lollapalooza, from drawing inspiration from the festival’s early ‘90s origins to including Chicago touchpoint in the design work for the festival’s assets.

The Creative Director also shares his advice for pursuing the career you want, and previews what’s next for the creative agency and its Public Works Gallery art space.

Chicagoverse 313 - Anton Jeludkov (Someoddpilot)

Toni Witt and Andrew Gunderman of Chicago-based startupGENESISguest on Dynasty Podcasts to talk all things entrepreneurship.

The co-founders share their respective backgrounds and how they came to form GENESIS, a startup focused on connecting and empowering Gen Z talent. The duo discuss their journey learning and launching outside of the traditional college system, and preview their future plans for GENESIS and young tech talent in and beyond Chicago.

Chicagoverse 314 - Toni Witt x Andrew Gunderman (GENESIS)

Zoltan Payerli guests on A HOTEL PODCAST to talk about the The Emily Hotel in Chicago's in demand Fulton Market neighborhood.

The General Manager speaks on The Emily's ambition to be a place for all, and how being one of Chicago's only independent hotels connects to that goal. Payerli also shares his views on managing a property in one of the city's top F&B neighborhoods, and details the hotel's partnership with the Rooftop Cinema Club.

AHP 013 - Zoltan Payerli (The Emily Hotel)

In an interview recorded at Shure HQ in Niles, IL, Jaime Black sits down with Shure Corporate Historian Michael Petterson to discuss the audio company's iconic microphone, the SM7.

Petterson recalls the mic's humble beginnings in the early '70s and shares how the SM7B reached its current popularity with the rise of podcasting in the 2000s. The Corporate Historian also details the 50th anniversary celebration of the mic with a limited box set edition of the SM7B featuring custom backplates, a signature from company founder Sidney N. Shure, and more.

Chicagoverse 315 - Michael Pettersen (Shure)

Joyce Kiehl, Director of Communications at Visit Greater Palm Springs, and Nina Ruggiero, Digital Editorial Director at Travel + Leisure and co-founder of Be A Travel Writer, guest on A HOTEL PODCAST to talk about the Meet The Mentors program.

The experience happens this month in Greater Palm Springs, with aspiring writers being paired with travel industry professionals for an in the field journalism experience.

Kiehl speaks on the origins and objectives of the Meet The Mentors concept, and shares insights into the reality of Greater Palm Springs beyond the Instagram aesthetic. Ruggiero explains the benefit of developing a niche as a travel journalist, and reveals the types of teachings and takeaways available in her Be A Travel Writer course.

AHP 014 - Joyce Kiehl x Nina Ruggiero (Visit Greater Palm Springs x Be A Travel Writer)

Ron Swidler, Chief Innovation Officer at The Gettys Group, guests on A HOTEL PODCAST for a wide ranging interview on all things hospitality.

The CIO reveals how he first joined the hotel branding, design, development, and procurement agency, and shares insights on notable portfolio projects, including the Bellagio in Las Vegas and the Tribune Tower in Chicago. Swidler also delves into the Hotel of Tomorrow Project, and shares how the think tank of hospitality professionals are looking at technologies like AI, VR, AR, and more.

AHP 015 - Ron Swidler (The Gettys Group)

Check into LondonHouse in Chicago when General Manager Juan Leyva and Director of Sales and Marketing Don Barnett guest on A HOTEL PODCAST.

The LondonHouse leads share their respective career journeys that brought them to the hotel and delve into the property's extensive history, going all the way back to the founding of Chicago.

Barnett and Leyva also talk about LondonHouse's impressive rooftop lounge, specialized amenities in the hotel's rooms, and more.

AHP 016 - Juan Leyva x Don Barnett (LondonHouse Chicago)

CVU329 - Lucki Eck$ @ Riot Fest

This week on the ChicagoVerseUniteD audio podcast: the best of CVU! Featuring Jimmy Chamberlin, Dani Deahl, and Rockie Fresh!

CVU98 - The Best Of CVU Part One

This week on the ChicagoVerseUniteD audio podcast: The September Chicago Scene Showcase Specials Series: The Kill Hannah Wake Up The Sleepers Special! Jaime Black catches up with Kill Hannah after the recording of the commentary for their new album, Wake Up The Sleepers, to ask them about their early days of self-promotion, reinventing the KH experience, and how Motley Crue’s tell-all The Dirt influenced frontman Mat Devine.

CVU07 - SCSSS04 Kill Hannah Wake Up The Sleepers Special

The ChicagoVerseUniteD audio podcast SXSW 2011 album features eleven interviews recorded live on location at this year’s SXSW music festival. Host Jaime Black checks in with members of My Gold Mask, Netherfriends, Scattered Trees, White Mystery, Loyal Divide, Empires, and California Wives, plus Scott Lucas of Scott Lucas and the Married Men, Virgil Solis and DJ RTC of Ruby Hornet, and Martin Atkins of Tour:Smart!

CVU - The SXSW 2011 Album Intro

Virgil Solis and DJ RTC of Chicago hip hop site Ruby Hornet talk about their new hip hop compilation, Closed Sessions: ATX, recorded last year at SXSW 2010.

CVU56 - Ruby Hornet @ SXSW

The members of California Wives share on the origins of their new song "Tokyo," hint at appearances at Chicago summer festivals, and explain why the band didn't just come up out of nowhere.

CVU65 - California Wives @ SXSW

CVU407 - Drex Jancar (The Remix Project) @ Lake FX Summit + Expo

CVU410 - Alec Stern (Leo Burnett) @ Lake FX Summit + Expo

Dynasty Podcasts
Chicagoverse 003 - Giselle Gatsby (Glamour Girl)
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During the first live broadcast of Dynasty Podcasts' second decade reboot, Giselle Gatsby of Glamour Girl visits the podcast to tell Jaime Black about the goals and focus of the female-focused magazine. Gatsby reveals the efforts and strategies that go into producing a physical, printed magazine, in addition to sharing the names of some Chicago talent she and the magazine support.

Broadcast live on Sunday, November 29th at http://dynastypodcasts.tv from Soundscape Studios in Chicago as part of the #DYNASTYNEXT initiative.

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Chicagoverse 003 - Giselle Gatsby (Glamour Girl)

This week on the ChicagoVerseUniteD audio podcast: Mat Devine, Greg Corner, Dan Wiese, and Elias Mallin of Kill Hannah! In an interview recorded at the group’s practice space, the members of Kill Hannah look back on the band’s year off, reveal early details about a new album, and revisit the origins of their New Heart For Christmas concert tradition.

CVU132 - Kill Hannah

This week on the ChicagoVerseUniteD Cover Story Series audio podcast: Aaron Allietta of Pretty Good Dance Moves! In an interview recorded in the basement of The Empty Bottle, the artist delves into the backstory of his group's new eight-movement, long-form effort, LIMO. Allietta also discusses reactions to the unconventional full length, and shares details on currently unreleased PGDM material.

CVU154 - Pretty Good Dance Moves

This week on the ChicagoVerseUniteD Cover Story Series audio podcast: Stephen Paul Smoker! In an interview recorded at the Kilo Records offices in Pilsen, the frontman of the band of the same name weighs in on his group’s new Ripe Fruit release, a bevy of projects in the works, including a 20 minute war musical, and his fantastic quote from this past January’s CVU 2012 Forecast feature.

CVU162 - Stephen Paul Smoker

The former Metro/Smart Bar art director (Reidell) and current Metro/Smart Bar assistant designer (Polyak) discuss their artistic contributions to Metro's graphic work over the years.

CVU197 - Steve Reidell and Dan Polyak

This week on the ChicagoVerseUniteD Cover Story Series audio podcast: Emmi Chen! The songstress delves into her new solo effort, Songs By Emmi Chen,  revealing just how far back her new material dates, and discussing her reluctance to release her more personal songs. Chen also sheds light on her acting work, as well as departure from Ornery Little Darlings.

CVU207 - Emmi Chen

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SoundCloud CTO Eric Wahlforss discusses SoundCloud's new premium plans, the increasing visual aspects of SoundCloud, and the services' partner profiles. Recorded at the SoundCloud x Tumblr Creator Clubhouse community meet up event at SXSW 2013.

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DP@SCxTCC: Eric Wahlforss (SoundCloud)

The Dynasty Podcasts audio podcast SXSW 2013 album features interviews recorded live on location at this year’s SXSW music festival. Host Jaime Black checks in with Minor Characters, The Orwells, The Hush Sound, Austin Vesely & Chance The Rapper, and Twin Peaks!

CVU - The SXSW 2013 Album Outro

This week on the Chicagoverse: Unlimited podcast: Brian Schopfel and Miles Benjamin of Eyes and Ears Entertainment. In an interview recorded at the E&E Wicker Park offices, Schopfel and Benjamin talk about the company's design and development campaigns for some of music's biggest names, weigh in on producing creative and innovative promotions and engagements, and reflect on creating for the likes of Ke$ha, A$AP Rocky, and more.

CVU239 - Eyes & Ears Entertainment

This week on the Chicagoverse: Unlimited podcast: Dexter Tortoriello and Megan Messina of Houses! In an interview recorded backstage at Metro before the group's April show at Metro, the duo of Tortoriello and Messina discuss the group's new record, A Quiet Darkness. The pair delve into the record's emotional core, as well as connecting with live audiences. Tortoriello also reveals plans for his other musical venture, Dawn Golden and Rosy Cross.

CVU240 - Houses

This week on the Chicagoverse: Unlimited podcast: Dave Valdez of Valaska! The singer-songwriter opens up about his new album, Natural Habitat, how he came to work with Aaron Marsh of Copeland on the effort, and his thoughts on performing live with collaborators, as well as solo.

CVU241 - Valaska

This week on the Chicagoverse: Unlimited podcast: Davey Carlson of Famous Like You! The frontman discusses his unabashed love of pop hooks, the slight country influence in the group's new record, Wild & Free, and how changing their name from A Kidnap In Color opened up the group's sonic possibilities. 

CVU242 - Famous Like You

This week on the Chicagoverse: Unlimited podcast: Timothy Nordwind from PYYRAMIDS and OKGo! The musician speaks about PYYRAMIDS' new full length, why the group isn't a side project, and his creative relationship with collaborator Drea Smith. Nordwind also delves into the latest happenings with OKGo, including the group's email b-side project, and the status of the band's new music.

CVU243 - Timothy Nordwind (PYYRAMIDS OK Go)

This week on the Chicagoverse: Unlimited podcast: Kyle Ahlstrom from This Is Our Year! The artist calls into CVU to discuss TIOY's new album, Life As We Know It, the communities in and around Chicago where their sound thrives, and who he consider the band's peers in the Chicago scene.

CVU244 - This Is Our Year

This week on the Chicagoverse: Unlimited podcast: Njomza! The Chicago songstress discusses her new mixtape, GOLD LION, connecting and working with Mac Miller, her background with music, from growing up until now, and how she found and built her online audience.

CVU245 - Njomza

This week on the Chicagoverse: Unlimited podcast: Alex Wiley, his manager Jamal Walker, DJ RTC from Closed Sessions, and Michael Kolar from SoundScape Studios! The young MC Alex Wiley discusses his new Closed Sessions mixtape, Club Wiley, the Savemoney crew, working with Closed Sessions and SoundScape Studios, and more.

CVU246 - Alex Wiley

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