Best Chicago Podcasts by Category (2026)

Chicago News & Current Affairs Podcasts

Daily headlines, City Hall politics and the stories shaping Chicago, from WBEZ newsrooms to the sharp local talk that keeps the city informed.

1. Curious City

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Ask questions, vote and discover answers about Chicago, the region and its people. From WBEZ.
Host Erin Allen
Producer/Network WBEZ Chicago
Email ****@wbez.org
Location Chicago, Illinois, US
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 672Facebook 13.7KTwitter 13.7KInstagram 9.8K Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. City Cast Chicago

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Chicago’s daily news podcast, fresh every weekday at 6 a.m. Host Jacoby Cochran brings you timely conversations with news and culture makers; activists and artists; bus drivers and students; those who love and hate this place—all in 15 minutes a day. It’s a smart and delightful new way to connect with the city we share. Learn more and subscribe to our morning newsletter at citycast.fm/chicago. MORE Host Jacoby Cochran
Producer/Network City Cast
Email ****@citycast.fm
Location Chicago, Illinois, US
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 430Facebook 14.1KTwitter 2.6KInstagram 37.8K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons

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We’re unpacking the headlines and making the news make sense. Get connected with local experts, your neighbors and the stories shaping Chicago.
Host Sasha-Ann Simons
Producer/Network WBEZ Chicago
Email ****@wbez.org
Location Chicago, Illinois, US
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 309Facebook 3.3KTwitter 11.2KInstagram 89.6K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. Chicago's Morning Answer with Dan Proft

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Chicago's Morning Answer is the only morning radio program in Chicago that covers all of the stories that matter, from Washington to Springfield, from politics to culture. Hosted by Dan Proft, one the sharpest political minds in Illinois, Chicago's Morning Answer brings you what you need to know every morning from 5-9am (CT) on AM 560 The Answer. http://560TheAnswer.com http://morninganswerchicago.comMORE Hosts Dan Proft, Amy Jacobson
Producer/Network Dan Proft & Amy Jacobson
Email ****@salemradiochicago.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, US
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 259Facebook 7.5KTwitter 27.6K Avg Length 138 min Format Extended Video Podcast YouTube
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5. The Rundown | Chicago News

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In one bite-sized episode every weekday, we'll keep you informed, tickled, geeked, and pondering on Chicago's news, culture and people. Each episode starts with a quick news roundup from the WBEZ newsroom, followed by a deep-dive into one of the biggest or most curious stories from our city. The Rundown podcast is a one-stop-shop for all things Chicago.MORE Hosts Adora Namigadde, Lisa Labuz
Producer/Network WBEZ Chicago
Email ****@wbez.org
Location US, Illinois, Chicago
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 121Facebook 117.4KTwitter 126KInstagram 89.6K Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

6. Chicago Tonight

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A public-affairs series airing Monday through Thursday each week - plus a weekly news wrap-up on Friday - with features on Chicago life and panels discussing various topics, including Chicago politics, the arts, foreign affairs, entertainment, Chicago events, consumer concerns and sports.MORE Host Brandis Friedman
Producer/Network WTTW News
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 72Facebook 113KTwitter 80.6KInstagram 52.8K Get Email Contact

7. The Fran Spielman Show

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Join veteran City Hall reporter Fran Spielman as she interviews Chicago’s biggest movers and shakers. Each week, Fran sits down with a local leader, politician or policymaker to get the inside scoop on the latest news in Chicago.MORE Host Fran Spielman
Producer/Network Chicago Sun-Times
Email ****@suntimes.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, US
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 29Facebook 460KTwitter 13.7KInstagram 117.3K Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Inside Chicago Government

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In these audio interviews, award-winning journalist Dave Glowacz talks with Chi insiders to reveal the unreported, sort the outrage from the outlier, and suggest that to which Chicagoans should pay closer attention.MORE Hosts Dave Glowacz, Ben Joravsky
Producer/Network Inside Chicago Government
Email ****@chigov.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, US
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 20Facebook 252Twitter 234 Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

9. City Club of Chicago

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The City Club of Chicago, Illinois' premier public affairs forum since 1903, providing a forum for the discussion of civic and public affairs, from WGN Radio 720 in Chicago
Producer/Network WGN Radio
Email ****@wgnradio.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, US
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 95.4KTwitter 54.9KInstagram 16.7K Since Dec 2018 Get Email Contact

10. Walter Jacobson's Perspective

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Legendary Chicago journalist Walter Jacobson offers his Perspective on local politics, news and more in this podcast on WGN Plus from WGN Radio in Chicago.
Producer/Network WGN Radio
Email ****@wgnradio.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 95.4KTwitter 54.9KInstagram 16.7K Get Email Contact

Chicago Talk Radio & Local Personality Podcasts

Familiar Chicago radio voices and WGN personalities riffing on local life, news and culture with the warmth of a longtime morning drive.

1. John Williams

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The John Williams Full Show podcast from 720 WGN Chicago
Host John Williams
Producer/Network WGN Radio
Email ****@wgnradio.com
Location US, Illinois, Chicago
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 52Facebook 42.6KInstagram 3.3K Get Email Contact

2. Rick Kogan

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The After Hours with Chicago Tribune columnist Rick Kogan Podcast from 720 WGN
Host Rick Kogan
Producer/Network wgnradio.com
Email ****@wgnradio.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 23 Get Email Contact

3. Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain

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Paul Lisnek Behind the Curtain on WGN Plus from WGN Radio in Chicago
Host Paul Michael Lisnek
Producer/Network WGN Radio
Email ****@wgntv.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 95.4KTwitter 54.9KInstagram 16.7K Get Email Contact

4. MIDDAY LIVE SHOW

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POWERFUL CONVERSATIONS, CONTROVERSIAL QUESTIONS,NEWS AND ENTERTAINMENT LIVE FROM CHICAGO 🎯Hosted BySteve Stylez (Radio DJ | On-Air| Producer | Graphic Designer| Youtuber)Jazzer Fierce (Radio On-Air | TV | Media | Youtuber)Dj Spoiled Milk (Radio DJ| Videographer| On-Air)FRIDAYS 11:30 PM- 1:30PM (CST)MORE Hosts Steve Stylez, Jasmine A, DJ Spoiled Milk
Producer/Network Steve Stylez
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Dane Neal

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Dane Neal on WGN Plus from WGN Radio in Chicago.
Host Dane Neal
Producer/Network WGN Radio
Email ****@wgnradio.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Get Email Contact

6. Brian & Kenzie Podcast

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Chicago’s best morning radio show now has a podcast! Don’t forget to rate, review, and follow wherever you listen to podcasts and remember that the conversation always lives on the Q101 Facebook page.Brian & Kenzie are live weekdays 6 to 10 a.m.MORE Location US, Illinois, Chicago
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Twitter 22.4K Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. Roker Radio

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The Official Home of Roker Radio with Chicago's very own Al Roker, Jr.
Producer/Network Ken Smith
Email ****@prodigy.net
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 19 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

Chicago True Crime & Investigative Podcasts

Award winning investigations into Chicago murders, mob hits and missing persons cases that dig past the headlines for the real story.

1. You Didn't See Nothin

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The Pulitzer Prize and Peabody Award-winning “You Didn't See Nothin” follows Yohance Lacour as he revisits the story that introduced him to the world of investigative journalism. Part investigation and part memoir, Yohance examines how its ripple effects have shaped his life over the past quarter-century.In 1997, Lenard Clark was beaten into a coma by a gang of older white teens simply for being Black in a white neighborhood. One of Lenard’s attackers was from a powerful Chicago family...MORE Host Yohance Lacour
Email ****@yjlacour.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 2.4K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

2. Disappeared: The Bradley Sisters

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On July 6th, 2001, Tracey Bradley came home from her morning shift and discovered two of her daughters, Diamond and Tionda are nowhere to be found. And even though twenty-two years have passed, the case of the missing Bradley sisters is the one that Pam Childs refuses to give up on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Host Pam Childs
Email ****@discovery.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 2.3K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Murderland Chicago: A Deep Dish of Death

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An exploration of how Chicago has created some of the most notorious serial killers and murders in America. Unpacking the "socio" in "sociopath," Jonathan Sanchez Leos and Meridith Halsey investigate how the ecological urban landscape of Chicago provided the perfect background for some of the most heinous crimes ever.MORE Hosts Jonathan Sanchez Leos, Meridith Halsey
Producer/Network Jonathan Sanchez Leos and Meridith Halsey
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 62 Avg Length 73 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Somebody

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When Shapearl Wells's son Courtney is found outside a Chicago police station with a fatal bullet wound, Shapearl immediately distrusts the official narrative. So she launches her own investigation into her son’s murder and teams up with journalists from the Invisible Institute to confront the cops and find the truth about Courtney's death. Somebody explores the racial disparities and turbulent relationship between law enforcement and citizens in one of America’s largest cities...MORE Host Shapearl Wells
Producer/Network Tenderfoot TV
Email ****@somebodypodcast.com
Location New York City, New York, US
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 2.2KFacebook 675.4KTwitter 940.2KInstagram 341.6K Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Underbelly: Killing Kurt

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For decades, Kurt Calabrese lived in the shadow of his father, Frank “The Breeze” Calabrese Sr., one of the Chicago Outfit’s most feared hitmen and loan sharks. Raised in a home ruled by violence, paranoia, and control, Kurt grew up knowing that loyalty wasn’t a choice, it was survival.In 2007, the Family Secrets Trial exposed 18 unsolved murders and a laundry list of heinous crimes that had terrorized Chicago for decades...MORE Producer/Network ENTROPY MEDIA
Email ****@entropymedia.art
Location US
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 299Twitter 175Instagram 221 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

Chicago History Podcasts

From the Great Fire to vanished neighborhoods, these shows unearth the people and events that built the city Chicagoans love.

1. Chicago History Podcast

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Stories from history of the Greatest City in the World - Chicago. The places, events, and the people behind it all.
Host Tommy Henry
Producer/Network Chicago History Podcast
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, US
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 180Facebook 1.6KInstagram 2.8K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

2. Windy City Historians Podcast

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The Windy City Historians Podcast lays the foundation of Chicago history. "It is not Your Granddad's Podcast." We tell the great Chicago stories of its beginnings as a swampy trading outpost to the most rapidly growing city of the 19th Century and host to two World's Fairs. This rich history populated by shifting Native American tribes, French explorers, traders, military men, scoundrels, and everyday people drawn to this place by the Chicago portages, canals, railroads, and reversal of the Chicago River. Windy City Historians is hosted by authors Christopher Lynch and Patrick McBriarty.MORE Hosts Patrick McBriarty, Christopher Lynch
Producer/Network Christopher Lynch & Patrick McBriarty
Email ****@windycityhistorians.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, US
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 40 Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. The Chicago Civil War Round Table Monthly Meetings

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The Civil War Round Table of Chicago present programming of interest to devotées of American Civil War history, support preservation of Civil War battle sites, and sponsor a very popular annual battlefield tour. Founded in 1940, The Civil War Round Table of Chicago was the very first of over 200 such Round Tables that now meet around the world.The Civil War Round Table of Chicago is dedicated to the study of all aspects of the American Civil War, bringing together those who wish to expand and share their knowledge, as we promote the interchange of ideas.MORE Host Marc Kunis
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, US
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 16 Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Vanished Chicagoland Stories

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From Vanished Chicagoland's Facebook Page, I will record podcast episodes about my memories from businesses and events that happened while growing up in Chicago.
Host Pete Kastanes
Email ****@yahoo.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 92.7KTwitter 12.5K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. ChicagoHamburg30

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The year 2024 marks the 30-year anniversary of the Chicago-Hamburg Sister-City Partnership. Join us in celebrating the special relationship with this 30-episode podcast series about the history, culture, literature, music, and people of Chicago. Guests will include scholars, journalists, writers, musicians, and thinkers who all have a special affection for Chicago, Hamburg, and the transatlantic relationship. We will launch our first episode in January 2024...MORE Producer/Network Amerikazentrum-Hamburg and Andrew Sola
Email ****@hotmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 27Instagram 5.2K Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

Chicago Culture & Arts Podcasts

Conversations on Chicago art, writers, Black excellence and the creative voices reimagining the city's vibrant cultural scene.

1. Car Con Carne

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Car Con Carne is an award-winning interview podcast hosted by legendary Chicago media personality James VanOsdol (Q101, WXRT, WGN, WLUP). Hosted in James's car, at live events, restaurants, brewpubs and recording studios, Car Con Carne offers engaging and honest conversations with people you want to know, mostly from the world of music.MORE Host James VanOsdol
Email ****@gmail.com
Location US, Illinois, Chicago
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 40Facebook 5.6KInstagram 4K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

2. iLLANOiZE Radio Show

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Welcome to "Chicago's Most Valuable Radio Show," where hosts Bekoe, PrettyRiot, and Illinois Jones bring you captivating conversations with the illest guests from around the city and globe. Join us as we uncover hidden gems and introduce you to your next favorite artist, creative, cultural figure, entrepreneur, business owner and more.MORE Hosts Illinois Jones, Pretty Riot, Stephen Bekoe
Producer/Network iLLANOiZE
Email ****@illanoize.co
Location Chicago, Illinois, US
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 37Facebook 1.5KTwitter 1.7KInstagram 10.4K Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Chicago Writers Podcast

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Interviews with authors, storytellers, literary professionals, and more about the craft and business of writing.
Producer/Network Dan Finnen
Email ****@chicagowriterspodcast.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 19Twitter 172 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. N'DIGO STUDIO

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Experience Chicago's Most Influential Voices | N'DIGO STUDIOImmerse yourself in the heart of Chicago's culture, politics, and breaking stories with N'DIGO STUDIO, the premier podcast spotlighting the city's most compelling conversations. Cultural powerhouse Hermene Hartman brings you unfiltered access to Chicago's changemakers, from grassroots activists to bestselling authors and political giants.Each episode cuts through the noise to deliver raw, authentic discussions that matter...MORE Host Dr. Hermene Hartman
Producer/Network N'DIGO STUDIO
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 6Twitter 1.8K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Chicago Broadcasting Network

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An eclectic Chicago oriented podcast covering performing arts, neighborhood news, movies, books and business showcasing multicultural and age diverse people. We want to give you an idea of what we enjoy, and what we experience living in "The Windy City." MORE Producer/Network Chicago Broadcasting Network
Email ****@renoweb.net
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

6. The Corner Convo

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Nominated for Podcast of the Year in Chicago for 2023. We highlight tastemakers, influencers and Chicago culture as as a whole. We affectionately call it "edutainment". Mila is the first lady of the show and is quick with the comebacks and facts. She brings with her a passion for the culture and all things Chicago. Co-host Abasi Thompson, Former D1 Athlete, professional Euro League Basketball player and now Chicago Police Officer. Founder of the podcast Amon Phillips has worked on national podcasts for Bill Bellamy and collaborated on projects with NBA legend Mark Aguirre.MORE Hosts Amon Phillips, Makinde A. Adedapo, Abasi Thompson
Producer/Network amon phillips
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Instagram 19.1K Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. 28 Days of Black Excellence

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28 Days of Black Excellence, a podcast series celebrating Black History Month, featuring the powerful and inspiring stories of University of Illinois Chicago Black students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends. Host Aisha El-Amin, UIC associate vice chancellor for equity and belonging, leads conversations with luminaries, visionaries and waymakers about their journeys and what it means to give back to the university and community while creating impact in Chicago and beyond.MORE Host Aisha El-Amin
Email ****@uic.edu
Location Chicago, Illinois, US
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Facebook 95.1KTwitter 10KInstagram 36.1K Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. AirGo

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Subscribe on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/airgo/id1016530091 Since 2015, a podcast reshaping culture for the more liberatory and creative. Listen to longform humanizing conversations with artists, organizers, performers, comedians, scholars, and more who are reimagining Chicago and beyond toward liberation. Hosted by Damon A. Williams and Daniel Kisslinger.MORE Hosts Damon A. Williams, Daniel Kisslinger
Producer/Network Respair Production & Media
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 118 Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. Xtra Mild Sauce Podcast Network Presents

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From Sports, Music, Entertainment, Fashion, & More With A Chicago Flavor To It!
Host Brandon Fryer
Producer/Network The Fry Guy
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 21 Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

10. CHIASPORA

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"They left Chicago. Chicago Never Left Them."Host Marc Morgan interviews famous Chicagoans who left The Windy City and found success in entertainment, sports, business and politics. Watch CHIASPORA episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnTsP4c4HzuteVZ6wyCYPTgFor all show merch and info go to: CHIASPORA.com and @CHIASPORA on all platforms.MORE Producer/Network Marc Morgan | Chicago
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 213Instagram 1.6K Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

Chicago Music Podcasts

House, blues, hip hop and rock from the city that birthed them, spotlighting Chicago's bands, venues and music scene legends.

1. Face Value

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ALL KILLER NO FILLER with Bailey, Natey Jax, JimmyITK and Saint Icky! Chicago's authority on all things Hip Hop, Streetwear and Skateboarding. Tap in every Monday. www.BadLuckRecords.com/FaceValueMORE Hosts Bailey Funk, Natey Jax, Jimmyitk, Saint Icky
Producer/Network BadLuck Records
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 27 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

2. Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast

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The Rock n Roll Chicago Podcast is a weekly podcast that interviews bands and musicians from the Chicago area. The podcast is hosted by Ray Bernadisius ("Ray the Roadie") and Mike Metoyer ("Hollywood Mike" of Cadillac Groove, Mike & The Stillmasters). The podcast covers a wide range of topics, including the history of rock n roll in Chicago, the current state of the scene, and the challenges and opportunities facing musicians today. Founded in 2019 by Ray the Roadie and Paul Martin, the two co-hosted the show until 2022. In 2023 Ray was joined by Mike Metoyer as the new show co-host...MORE Hosts Ray Bernadisius, Mike Metoyer
Producer/Network Ray the Roadie & Hollywood Mike
Email ****@rocknrollchicago.net
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10Facebook 1.6KTwitter 85Instagram 216 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. No Wristbands! We Drink For Free

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No Wristbands! We Drink For Free is a podcast for Chicago music scene fanatics BY Chicago music scene fanatics. With over 40 years of music memories and experiences we are here to champion all things Chicago music - from local bands, to touring bands passing through Chicago, to radio stations, to music venues, to the background players - concert promoters, record pressers, engineers, producers. Each episode runs about 1 hour, and features an in depth interview with someone associated with the Chicago Music Scene. We will be releasing podcasts monthly...MORE Producer/Network Mark & Tom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 70 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. The VINTAGE HOUSE Show Podcast On Air & On-Line | Business, Culture, History of House Music

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Vintage House on WNUR is the premiere on-air radio show and podcast dedicated to illuminating and preserving the lives, music, and careers of #HouseMusic legends. Join us Every Wednesday on WNUR.org 89.3 or Stream. Powered by the Modern Dance Music Research and Archiving Foundation - www.DanceMusicFoundation.org is the ONLY repository in the United States dedicated solely to the study, preservation and celebration of the House and Dance Music Genres. Hosted by House Music Pioneers DJ Lori Branch and Kevin "Mega" McFall...MORE Hosts DJ Lori Branch, Kevin McFall
Producer/Network Vintage House on WNUR
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 2.7KTwitter 808Instagram 1.3K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. CHIRP Radio Podcasts

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CHIRPradio.org is a listener-supported music and arts focused community radio station in Chicago staffed by more than 150 volunteers. In addition to our live programming we produce a series of shows and interviews and provide them through our various podcasts.MORE Producer/Network CHIRP Radio
Email ****@chirpradio.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 14.8KTwitter 12.8KInstagram 10.3K Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

6. Talk A Blues Streak

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Billy Prewitt is 80 years old and began playing blues 7 decades ago. A surviving staple on the Chicago blues scene his podcast takes you on a colorful storybook journey through his long life in his own words, stopping off at the places he’s been & everywhere in between. Telling about the people he’s met & played with leading up to his Emmy winning documentary, the only blues documentary to ever win an Emmy called Talk A Blues Streak ”The Documentary.” An accomplished lead guitarist and master of the blues harmonica, he has secured his place in Chicago musical history as he continues ..MORE Host Billy Prewitt
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Apple Reviews 3Instagram 21.4K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form

7. Introductions | WFMT

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Introductions is WFMT’s weekly Saturday morning program that features talented pre-college classical musicians in the Chicago area. Soloists and chamber ensembles perform live in WFMT’s Levin Performance Studio. Large ensembles, including orchestras, choirs, and bands, are recorded at their home venues and broadcast at later dates. The program also features youth music competition winners...MORE Host Robbie Ellis
Email ****@wfmt.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, US
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 19.5KTwitter 5.8K Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Since Feb 2021 Get Email Contact

8. What About Chicago?!

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What About Chicago? (Named The Chicago Reader's #1 music podcast), is your weekly show exploring live art, music, entertainment and culture with host Rahim Salaam. Listen/follow/subscribe to the podcast on Spotify/Apple Music and on Instagram at @whataboutchicago. We really need and appreciate any and all support to keep the podcast going. Please donate what you can at patreon.com/whataboutchicago #praiseartMORE Producer/Network What About Chicago?!
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 15Instagram 1.3K Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

Chicago Food & Dining Podcasts

Deep dish history, neighborhood eats and chef stories that prove Chicago is one of America's great food cities, one bite at a time.

1. 77 Flavors of Chicago: History & Culture

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We've visited all 77 of Chicago's historic community areas and taught you the history and tasted  amazing food along the way! Join us, Sara Faddah and Dario Durham, as we continue to tell Chicago's tasteful history. New episodes every Monday. Support this podcast: https://77flavorschi.buzzsprout.comMORE Hosts Sara Faddah, Dario Durham
Producer/Network 77 Flavors
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 72Facebook 57.2KTwitter 625Instagram 62.4K Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

2. The Dining Table

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Crain’s Chicago Business presents The Dining Table with “Check Please!” creator, David Manilow. David tells the story of Chicago through the intimate stories that drive the business of food. You’ll savor the tales about what makes the unique Chicago food scene come to life and hear from those making it happen.MORE Host David Manilow
Producer/Network Crain's Audio Studio
Email ****@checkplease.tv
Location Chicago, Illinois, US
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 46 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Candy Chat Chicago

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Jocelyn Geboy and Leah Jones bring you sweet talk from the windy city all about candy. Candy Chat Chicago is a weekly podcast where candy isn’t just a treat, it’s the main event.
Producer/Network Candy Chat Chicago
Email ****@natiiv.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 4Twitter 18 Avg Length 73 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Culinary Historians of Chicago

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Culinary Historians of Chicago studies the history of food and drink in human cultures. Why we procure, prepare and serve the food we do has cultural, sociological, geographical, financial and political influences. We encourage participation from all walks of life: from academics to home cooks, chefs to grill masters, farmers to heirloom gardeners, food scientists to students. Our programs, and those of our sister organization Chicago Foodways Roundtable, are supported by research, fieldwork and scholarship, though geared to an informed popular audience...MORE Hosts Scott Warner, Catherine Lambrecht
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, US
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 1.2KTwitter 853 Avg Length 71 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. You Me and Mr Beef

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The miracles, myths, legends and bullshitters of Chicago's past present and future recorder live in the last free place in America, MR BEEF!
Producer/Network Jeff Schroeder
Email ****@aporiaproduction.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7Twitter 29Instagram 537 Avg Length 73 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Always Eating with Lisa Allen

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Food is love and life and that's what Always Eating Chicago is all about! Chicago is known for its cuisine so Lisa Allen will talk to celebrities, local and celebrity chefs, entrepreneurs and even charity groups that work with food. Find us on IG @AlwaysEatingChicago.MORE Host Lisa Allen
Producer/Network The Mix Chicago | Hubbard Radio
Email ****@hubbardradio.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, US
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Twitter 16.8KInstagram 25.9K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

Chicago Craft Beer & Drinks Podcasts

Chicago's craft beer, spirits and cocktail scene, with brewery reviews, tasting notes and the best pours around the Windy City.

1. ABV Chicago Craft Beer Podcast

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A Chicago-based craft beer podcast with beer and events reviews. Visit our website at www.abvchicago.com!
Hosts Craig, Ryan
Producer/Network ABV Chicago
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, US
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 89Twitter 1.8KInstagram 2.2K Avg Length 78 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

2. Chi Spirits Guys

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Chicago's preeminent podcast on all drinks distilled, brewed or cocktailed. At least that's our opinion! We're the Chi Spirits Guys - friends in the Windy City dedicated to trying the best (and worst) spirits on the market and attempting (often failing) to explain the flavors we taste. Each week we share our thoughts (and probably too much personal info) with our listeners in Chi-town and beyond. You can't sip it all, so let us do it for you! Check out our library of episodes to find your new favorite drink. Send us your ideas and questions @ChiSpiritsGuys (Insta) or ****@gmail.comMORE Hosts Parker Mynchenberg, Jon Sheffield
Producer/Network Parker Mynchenberg and Jon Sheffield
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 19Instagram 300 Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Chicago Beer Pass

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Chicago Beer Pass is your ticket to the craft beer events happening in and around Chicago. Hosts Brad Chmielewski & Nik White do their best to keep you informed about what's happened and is happening in the Chicago craft beer scene.MORE Hosts Brad Chmielewski, Nik White
Producer/Network Brad Chmielewski & Nik White
Email ****@loosekeys.tv
Location Chicago, Illinois, US
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 13Facebook 978 Get Email Contact

Chicago Comedy Podcasts

Locally charged laughs riffing on Chicago institutions, neighborhoods and everyday life from some of the city's funniest voices.

1. Chad the Birdcast

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Chad the Bird continues to build a following around Chicagoland with his audio and video bits that have amassed 358K TikTok followers, 17k YouTube subscribers, and 69k Instagram followers. The Birdcast is locally charged comedy centered around iconic Chicago institutions as well as in the moment pop culture tie-ins.MORE Hosts Josh Zagoren, Eric Boso
Producer/Network Chad the Bird | Cumulus Chicago
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 82Instagram 4.8K Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

2. HOZ Comedy Podcast w/ Joey

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Welcome to the HOZ podcast. Where three friends from Chicago get together to drop some humor on everyday life in the streets of Chicago. Tune in on the funny innuendos and sometimes flat out humor. We will even throw in some Spanglish from time to time.MORE Producer/Network HOZ Comedy Podcast
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

Chicago Neighborhood & Community Podcasts

First responders, students, activists and neighbors sharing the civic conversations and real stories that knit Chicago together.

1. Trust Talks

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Trust Talks is the podcast by The Chicago Community Trust. Each episode of Trust Talks highlights a different strand of the Trust’s work to address challenges that stand in the way of a thriving region, including meeting people’s critical needs such as secure housing and healthy food; mobilizing support in response to crises such as the Great Depression and COVID pandemic; and working on ways to build wealth and well-being for Chicagoans, including those who have historically lacked equal access to opportunity.MORE Producer/Network The Chicago Community Trust
Email ****@cct.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 126Facebook 11.5KTwitter 13.8KInstagram 5.7K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

2. Chicago's Bravest Stories Podcast

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Listen in on the true stories of the first responders from the Chicagoland area and across the country as they tell the story in their own words. Get a peek behind the curtain of the men and women who show up on your worst day sometimes risking their own lives in process. Unscripted and heartfelt a podcast of Chicagos bravest stories.MORE Hosts Vince Zittnan, Corey, Steven Herling
Producer/Network Fire & Iron Media
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 104 Avg Length 69 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. AL MEDIODIA CHICAGO

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Programa de entrevistas sobre diferentes temas conducido por Salvador España
Producer/Network HISPANIC PUBLIC MEDIA
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 45 Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

4. Outside the Loop RADIO

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Outside the Loop RADIO is Chicago's Almost Above-Ground Audio Magazine. Founded as a podcast in September 2006 and picked up for broadcast by Chicago Sound Alliance WLUW 88.7-FM in March 2007, "OTL" now airs on Chicago's Very Own 50,000-watt heritage powerhouse station WGN Radio 720-AM.Storyteller and urbanologist Mike Stephen hosts this weekly program featuring fun segments and interviews with local newsmakers, artists, musicians, and others doing cool stuff around the greater Chicago area. The show covers topics stories that don't always get mainstream media attention.....MORE Host Mike Stephen
Producer/Network Albert James PROductions
Email ****@outsidetheloopradio.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 19Facebook 1.3KTwitter 1.5K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Hitting Left

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Each week brothers Mike and Fred Klonsky, bloggers and activists engage in conversation, often with in-studio guests. Topics may be local, national or international, but always with a Chicago sensibility and perspective, and always from "the Left side of the plate."MORE Producer/Network Klonsky brothers.
Email ****@mac.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 12 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Blok by Blok Chicago

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Listen to a podcast featuring candid conversations between two individuals from vastly different backgrounds, recorded live at a local venue. Each episode pairs a curious young student with an adult whose diverse experiences illuminate a student-selected topic. Hear firsthand from city officials, healthcare workers, journalists, parents, immigrants, urban foragers, sanitation workers, bakers, restaurateurs, book lovers, and other fascinating figures who connect to the students' learning quest.MORE Producer/Network Blok by Blok
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

7. Underground Chicago Talk

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Underground Chicago Talk is a series of journal conversations broadcasting from Chicago Underground Pedway... Chicago's hidden community. A social and cultural Chicago experience.
Producer/Network Rudolf Munro
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Let’s FACE It Together

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The Office of Family and Community Engagement at Chicago Public Schools works to build and strengthen relationships with our parents and community partners to deepen engagement across the district. Spread across the city, our FACE team works hands-on with our district’s communities, hearing stories of our families and their schools. These diverse perspectives weave together to create a rich tapestry of Chicago families’ shared experiences. The Let’s FACE it Together podcast elevates these stories and uplifts the voices that CPS serves.MORE Producer/Network CPS FACE
Email ****@cps.edu
Location Chicago, Illinois, US
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Twitter 3.2KInstagram 2.1K Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. TRUE STAR RADIO

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Welcome to True Star Media's #TrueTopics podcast where youth speak the truth. A podcast created by the youth of Chicago discussing topics that matter to them.Powered by True Star MediaSponsored by True Star FoundationMORE Producer/Network TRUE STAR MEDIA
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Facebook 487 Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

10. Chicago Loop

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Chicago Loop, keeping you in the loop, all things Chicago!
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Chicago Sports Podcasts

The biggest names in Chicago sports media covering the Bears, Cubs, White Sox, Bulls and Blackhawks with daily analysis and insider reporting.

1. CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast

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The CHGO Bears Podcast is your go-to podcast for daily, credentialed coverage of the Chicago Bears. Hosted by Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr., and former Bears stars Lance Briggs and Corey Wootton, CHGO Bears delivers in-depth analysis, exclusive interviews, breaking news, and spirited postgame shows from Soldier Field, Halas Hall, and beyond. Stay locked in on Caleb Williams, Bears player updates, and team storylines year-round. Join the CHGO Bears community—the ultimate podcast for Bears fans.MORE Hosts Adam Hoge, Mark Carman, Greg Braggs Jr., Brandon Hazlett, Nicholas Moreano, Will DeWittt, Corey Wootton, Lance Briggs
Producer/Network CHGO
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 1.2K Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

2. Sports Talk Chicago

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The Sports Talk Chicago Podcast Network, hosted by Joey Christopoulos, features in-depth Chicago sports analysis from some of the biggest names in town. Enjoy opinions and insights from former professional athletes, current sports media heavyweights, and rising stars across Chicagoland. Subscribe today for the most authentic, unfiltered, and outspoken Chicago sports coverage around.MORE Host Joey Christopoulos
Producer/Network Sports Talk Chicago
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, US
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 842Twitter 5.4K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Spiegel & Holmes Show

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Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes bring you Chicago sports talk with great opinions, guests and fun. Join Spiegel and Holmes as they discuss the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox and delve into the biggest sports storylines of the day. Recurring guests include Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson, former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, former Bears center Olin Kreutz, Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and MLB Network personality Jon Morosi. Catch the show live Monday through Friday (2 p.m. - 6 p.m...MORE Hosts Matt Spiegel, Laurence Holmes
Producer/Network Audacy
Email ****@entercom.com
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 637 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

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The White Sox Podcast brings you unparalleled insight and access to the White Sox. Featuring interviews with current/former players and coaches, we’ll tell you why something happened yesterday, and what’s likely going to happen tomorrow. Hosted by Chuck Garfien, we’ll bring you new episodes release every Tuesday and Thursday, and whenever news breaks.MORE Hosts Christopher Kamka, Chuck Garfien, Ryan McGuffey, Vinnie Duber
Producer/Network Chicago Sports Network
Email ****@comcastsportsnet.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 613 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Locked On Bulls - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Bulls

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Locked On Bulls podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Chicago Bulls and the NBA. Hosts Cordaro ‘Haize’ Johnson and Pat the Designer Morenzoni provide expert, local analysis with a daily dose of Bulls news, recaps, fan reactions and some of the best Bulls’ guests 5 days a week. Locked On Bulls takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Bulls locker room and all over the NBA. The Locked On Bulls podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network...MORE Hosts Cordaro Johnson, Patrick Morenzoni
Producer/Network Locked On Podcast Network
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 457Facebook 977Twitter 6.7K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. Blackhawks Breakaway

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Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis bring you the latest news, updates, and interviews from inside the locker room with the Chicago Blackhawks. Follow along all season as they Blackhawks take their next step on their quest for greatness. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.MORE Hosts Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis
Producer/Network Chicago Sports Network
Email ****@nbcuni.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 427 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Waddle & Silvy

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Chicago Sports
Hosts Tom Waddle, Marc Silverman
Producer/Network ESPN Chicago
Email ****@goodkarmabrands.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, US
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 424Twitter 172.7KInstagram 12.7K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Locked On Cubs - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Cubs

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Locked On Cubs podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Chicago Cubs and Major League Baseball. Hosts Matt Cozzi and Sam Olbur, lifelong fans, lead the Locked On Cubs podcast and provide your daily Cubs fix with expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Cubs franchise and the goings on from the friendly confines of Wrigley...MORE Hosts Matt Cozzi, Sam Olbur
Producer/Network Locked On Podcast Network
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 365 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Hoge & Jahns: a show about the Chicago Bears

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A smart, honest, and no-nonsense podcast about the Chicago Bears, hosted by longtime reporters Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns. From game previews and recaps to behind-the-scenes insights from Halas Hall, Hoge & Jahns brings fans trusted analysis and real football talk all year long. New episodes every week. A part of CHGO Sports.MORE Hosts Adam Hoge, Adam Jahns
Producer/Network The Athletic
Email ****@cbs.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 1.6KFacebook 748.9KTwitter 718.3KInstagram 373.5K Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Sox Machine

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The Sox Machine podcast covers Chicago White Sox news, interviews, analysis, and more. Hosted by Josh Nelson, Jim Margalus, and James Fegan. "We watch the Chicago White Sox so you don't have to!"MORE Hosts Jim Margalus, Josh Nelson, James Fegan
Producer/Network Blue Wire, Jim Margalus, Josh Nelson, James Fegan
Email ****@soxmachine.com
Location Nashville, Illinois, US
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 382Facebook 1.9KTwitter 10.7KInstagram 173 Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Since Mar 2014 Get Email Contact

Chicago Business & Entrepreneurship Podcasts

Chicago founders, tech leaders and local business owners share how they build, grow and thrive in the Windy City economy.

1. Chicago Techies Podcast

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In each episode of the Chicago Techies Podcast, we will explore the captivating stories and journeys of the brilliant minds driving the technological landscape of Chicago. From seasoned entrepreneurs and industry leaders to rising stars and innovative thinkers, we will uncover the triumphs, challenges, and unique experiences that have shaped their paths.MORE Host Cecilia Fischer Benitez
Producer/Network Cecilia Fischer-Benitez
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, US
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 45Twitter 98Instagram 179 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

2. Bridging Chicago

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The Bridging Chicago Podcast allows our guests to demonstrate their skills and experience, share their business objectives and perspectives, and engage with listeners. Our goal is to connect our listening community with business leaders in and around the Chicago area by discussing how our guests got to their current positions.MORE Hosts Nathan M. Ciulla, Joseph M.V. Amari
Producer/Network SATC Solution Center
Email ****@satclaw.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, US
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 17Twitter 57Instagram 268 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Noon Business Lunch

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The Noon Business Lunch with John Williams from WGN Radio 720
Host John Williams
Producer/Network WGN Radio
Email ****@wgnradio.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 95.4KTwitter 54.9KInstagram 16.7K Get Email Contact

4. TMA Chicago Midwest Podcast

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The podcast for TMA's Chicago-Midwest Chapter!
Host Paul Musser
Producer/Network TMA Chicago Midwest
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Windy City Biz Podcast

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We will be interviewing local Chicago area business owners to discuss many topics. Discussions on how to start a business, keep it going, and thrive for the future. Learn through fun and engaging conversation with local business owners. If you would like to be featured on our podcast please message us at: ****@naperbiz.netMORE Producer/Network Windy City Business Network
Email ****@cuecamp.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 125 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

Chicago Real Estate Podcasts

Chicago commercial and residential real estate decoded, with investing strategy, market trends and neighborhood by neighborhood insight.

1. Straight Up Chicago Investor

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Are you a real estate investor in Chicago or someone looking to invest in the Chicagoland Market? If so, this podcast is for you! We break down the neighborhoods, different sides of the city, and surrounding suburbs so you can understand the uniqueness of investing in Chicago real estate.MORE Hosts Mark Ainley, Tom Shallcross
Producer/Network Straight Up Chicago Investor
Email ****@gcrealtyinc.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 278Facebook 2.9KInstagram 1.6K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

2. Real Estate for Breakfast

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The Real Estate for Breakfast podcast is a Chicago centric commercial real estate podcast which presents real estate professionals and attorneys to create thoughtful commentary on current real estate issues, explanations of sophisticated real estate problems, current developments, and entertaining discussion. This podcast is the mixture of the real estate business and law...MORE Host Phil Coover
Producer/Network Phillip Coover
Email ****@icemiller.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 31Twitter 109 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Since Jan 2017 Get Email Contact

3. Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg

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The Home Sweet Home Chicago with David Hochberg Podcast from Chicago's Very Own, 720 WGN. David is Vice President of Lending for Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial and host of the show. David’s extensive knowledge of the mortgage business and his attention to detail enable him to consistently deliver outstanding information and low rates to his clients. Specializing in Conventional, Jumbo, FHA, VA, Reverse Mortgages and Closing Cost Credits.MORE Host David Hochberg
Producer/Network WGN Radio
Email ****@homeside.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 95.4KTwitter 54.9KInstagram 16.7K Get Email Contact

4. CoreNet Chicago

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Keep up with the lastest topics and trends in the corporate real estate market. Each month features new guest speakers on a variety of subjects.
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5. Ten with Ben

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Ben Azulay, Principal at Bradford Allen, dives into the Chicago commercial real estate market to explore the trends and topics most relevant to tenants.
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Instagram 501 Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

Chicago Health & Wellness Podcasts

Yoga, mindfulness and Chicago health care leaders offering inspiration and ideas for living well across the city.

1. Yoga Chicago

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This Moment with Sylvia Ewing is a podcast that continues the Yoga Chicago Magazine tradition of providing information, insight, and inspiration.
Hosts Sharon Steffensen, Paul Fowler
Producer/Network Sylvia Ewing
Email ****@yogachicago.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 10Facebook 2.4K Since Dec 2015 Get Email Contact

2. HC3 Podcast

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The Health Care Council of Chicago's (HC3) core purpose is to harness the collective intelligence and resources of Chicago's health leaders and stakeholders to drive meaningful change and positively influence the conditions that impact the health of the city's communities. In March 2023, HC3 is proud to launch a podcast series exploring how we leverage our resources to catalyze sustainable, durable health care solutions that help achieve health equity in Chicago and beyond.Led by David Smith, co-founder of HC3, Founder and CEO of Third Horizon Strategies (THS), and host of the Cost of Care P..MORE Hosts David Smith, Meghan Phillipp
Producer/Network Healthcare Council of Chicago
Email ****@thirdhorizonstrategies.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, US
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6Twitter 137 Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

Chicago Faith & Spirituality Podcasts

Sermons, sangha talks and spiritual community from Chicago churches, parishes and meditation groups across the city's neighborhoods.

1. Soul City Church - Chicago, IL

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Soul City Church is a movement of people committed to daily living out the Transformational Love of Jesus in the City so that we can change the World.
Hosts Jeanne Stevens, Jarett Stevens
Producer/Network Soul City Church
Email ****@soulcitychurch.com
Location US, Illinois, Chicago
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 82Facebook 8.1KTwitter 2.3KInstagram 18.3K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

2. Ancient Dragon Zen Gate Dharma Talks

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Dharma talks on Zen meditation and practice by Taigen Dan Leighton and other members of Ancient Dragon Zen Gate.
Host Taigen Dan Leighton
Email ****@ancientdragon.org
Location Chicago, Illinois, US
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 36Facebook 2.4KInstagram 1.2K Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Oasis Church Chicago

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Podcast by Oasis Church Chicago
Hosts JP Troglio, Ruben Capusan, Derek Blidy
Producer/Network Oasis Church Chicago
Email ****@oasischurchchicago.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 20 Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Renewal Church of Chicago Podcast

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Renewal Church is a community of believers centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ and passionately committed to seeking the welfare of our city. Subscribe to listen to our weekly messages.
Hosts Derrick Puckett, Ramon Rivera
Producer/Network Renewal Church of Chicago
Email ****@renewalchicago.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 1.3KTwitter 280 Get Email Contact

5. Urban Village Church

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This is the official podcast of Urban Village Church in Chicago.
Host Dr. Pamela Lightsey
Producer/Network Urban Village Church
Email ****@meadville.edu
Location Chicago, Illinois, US
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 17Facebook 4.2KTwitter 1.3KInstagram 1.2K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. Sermons and Audio of Covenant Presbyterian Church of Chicago

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Sermons and audio of Covenant Presbyterian Church of Chicago.
Host Aaron Baker
Producer/Network Sermons and Audio of Covenant Presbyterian Church of Chicago
Email ****@covenantchicago.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 16 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. ANTHEM CHURCH - Chicago, IL

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Weekly podcast of sermon audio from Anthem Church (Chicago, IL)Follow: @anthem_church_chicagoVisit: anthemforall.org
Producer/Network ANTHEM CHURCH
Email ****@anthemforall.org
Location Chicago, Illinois, US
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 16Facebook 838Instagram 1.9K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Catholic Chicago

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Radio Programs are produced by the Office of Radio and Television in cooperation with Archdiocesan offices and agencies.Enjoy this lively discussion program that presents news and information about the Archdiocese of Chicago.For more great Catholic content visit radiotv.archchicago.org/ Subscribe to the Archdiocesan YouTube Channel youtube.com/CatholicChicagofollow us on Facebook @archchicagoTwitter @archchicagoInstagram archdioceseofchicagoMORE Producer/Network Archdiocese of Chicago
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 26.5KInstagram 15.1K Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. Chicago Joyful Community Church

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Official podcast channel for Chicago Joyful Community Church (시카고 기쁨의 교회)
Hosts Pastor Son Tae-hwan, Pastor Lee Seong-yong
Producer/Network 손태환 목사
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Glenview, Illinois, US
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 636 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Gilead Chicago: LIVE

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Welcome! For 8 years, we were Chicago's queer storytelling bar church, and we're so glad you found us. We made beautiful worship, threw great parties, and told true stories that save lives. Listen to our podcast to get a taste of who we were: open and affirming, anti-racist, local, organic, slow-church, just peace, free range, "real-butter-Christians." ❤️ 🏳️🌈MORE Producer/Network Gilead Chicago
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 2KInstagram 1.4K Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

Other-Language Chicago Podcasts

Culture and current affairs from a Chicago based Japanese comedian, serving the city's international and bilingual listeners.

1. Saku's Radio from Chicago

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シカゴで活動する日本人スタンダップコメディアンのSaku Yanagawaが”アメリカの今“を笑いとともに届けるカルチュラル番組。毎週、現地からアメリカの時事やポップカルチャーなど多岐にわたるトピックを３本ピックアップし、独自の視点と切り口で紹介。今、アメリカでリアルタイムに起こっているさまざまな議論やトレンドを楽しくキャッチアップできる番組です！MORE Producer/Network Saku Yanagawa
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 59Facebook 636Instagram 10.4K Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

Other Notable Podcasts Made in Chicago

Beloved shows produced in Chicago whose subjects roam well beyond the city, from national music criticism to musician interviews.

1. Sound Opinions

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Please consider becoming a Sound Opinions member by giving whatever you can via Patreon or with a one-time donation through PayPal. Thanks for listening, and thanks for your support!
Producer/Network Sound Opinions
Email ****@soundopinions.org
Location Chicago, Illinois, US
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 2.2KFacebook 22.7KTwitter 17.3KInstagram 6.3K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Since Dec 2005 Get Email Contact

2. Mike Jeffers Audio Experience

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Mike Jeffers talks with musicians about their careers, the business of music, how they go their start and much more.
Producer/Network Mike Jeffers
Email ****@chicagojazz.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, US
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 24.2KTwitter 2.2KInstagram 3.5K Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

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