20 Best Illinois Art Podcasts

1. Beyond The Mouse

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We are a show all about Disney for NPR Illinois Community Voices and for The Front Row Network. Join Craig, Brett and Vanessa weekly as they discuss all things Disney. We talk films, parks and invite guests on that have included ten Disney Legends.MORE Hosts Craig McFarland, Vanessa Ferguson, Brett Rutherford
Producer/Network The Front Row Network
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 498Twitter 241Instagram 3.2K Avg Length 59 min Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. THED Talks

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THED Talks is a podcast for theatre teachers and theatre education students. Dr. Jimmy Chrismon, Theatre Education professor at Illinois State University, brings you stories and interviews from experienced K-12 theatre teachers, current theatre education majors, and professors of theatre education that will warm your heart, renew your faith in teaching, and provide resources to better your practice in your theatre classroom. Pour the coffee, relax, and join us for heart-warming conversations and practical advice from practitioners making a difference in students' lives each and every day!MORE Host Jimmy Chrismon
Producer/Network Jimmy Chrismon
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 701Twitter 73Instagram 401 Avg Length 53 min Get Email Contact

3. Blue Island Radio Podcast

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The Blue Island Radio Podcast is primarily a music & interview podcast from Blue Island, Illinois featuring a wide range of musical styles. Our host, Brandon Z. also conducts interviews with locals musicians and artists.MORE Host Brandon Zamora
Producer/Network Brandon Zamora
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 617Twitter 122 Avg Length 113 min Get Email Contact

4. Design Of Podcast

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Extraordinary things are created around us every day. Design Of is the exploration of those extraordinary things and the extraordinary people that make them happen. Each episode we dive into how choice, creativity, process, luck, and wonder bring world-changing ideas big and small. Along the way, we learn about the journey it takes to get there - all the great and not so great. Join Justin Ahrens and the rest of the creative from Rule29, a strategic creative agency in Geneva, Illinois, for new ideas, new stories, and new inspiration.MORE Producer/Network with host Justin Ahrens
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 3.8KTwitter 4.7KInstagram 6.6K Avg Length 53 min Get Email Contact

5. Out and About

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A weekly spotlight on arts activities in Central Illinois. Every Friday, host Mae Gilliland Wright of Arts Partners of Central Illinois talks with area actors, musicians, artists and community leaders about an upcoming arts event. Out and About is supported, in part, by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.MORE Host Mae Gilliland Wright
Producer/Network WCBU Peoria Public Radio
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 6.3KTwitter 2.4KInstagram 1.2K Avg Length 5 min Get Email Contact

6. 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 delve into the world of music, uncovering hidden gems and introducing you to your next favorite artist.MORE Hosts Illinois Jones, Pretty Riot, Stephen Bekoe
Producer/Network iLLANOiZE
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 1.5KTwitter 1.7KInstagram 10.6K Avg Length 48 min Get Email Contact

7. IT Records

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The IT Records podcast features three regular podcasters: Lindsey Clark, Matt Johnson, and Peter Hansen. Lindsey, a journalist with a degree in Journalism, works at a bank. Matt, a graduate with a degree in Journalism and Renewable Energy, is working towards a master's degree in Sustainability and Energy Economics. Peter, a Television Production graduate, is shorter and loves films like The Thing, Rec, and Peeping Tom. He also enjoys the Junior Mint and Stephen King directed film, Maximum Overdrive.MORE Hosts Lindsey Clark, Matt Johnson, Peter Hansen
Producer/Network IT Records
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 59Twitter 16 Avg Length 72 min Get Email Contact

8. The Chris Court

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The Chris Court Show is a Chicago-based podcast curated by Chris Court, a seasoned broadcaster and audio producer. The show features a blend of underground music, comedy, arts, and entertainment, with Matt Skrobutt as co-host. The show is dedicated to showcasing underground talent through interviews with bands from around the world. It serves as a hub for discovering new and exciting music beyond the mainstream, offering a delightful mix of music, laughter, and insightful conversations with artists. The show is a unique and entertaining way to discover new music.MORE Host Chris Court
Producer/Network The Chris Court Show
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 329Twitter 34Instagram 198 Avg Length 53 min Get Email Contact

9. The State of Sound Podcast

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Diving deep into the history of Illinois music with artists, experts and historians. A companion series to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum's special exhibit 'The State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois.'MORE Producer/Network Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 55.2KTwitter 17.6KInstagram 15.5K Avg Length 52 min Get Email Contact

10. Poetically Yours

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Get ready to hear from northern Illinois' 'prose pros.' Hosted by WNIJ Arts Reporter Yvonne Boose, you will hear voices from northern Illinois poets as they share their words about the world around them.MORE Producer/Network Northern Public Radio
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Apple Rating 3.5/5Facebook 5.9KTwitter 1.4KInstagram 891 Avg Length 10 min Get Email Contact

11. The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works

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The Guest List is about songwriters, their most impactful songs, and the stories behind them. Bill Poss, a notable troubadour in his own right, is your host and executive producer. Each episode, we ask a traveling North American songwriter to perform their 5 most popular/requested songs -- all in front of a live, invite only, studio audience.Presented by Poss Music Works, a 501 (c)3 NFP based out of Effingham, ILMORE Host Bill Poss
Producer/Network Poss Music Works
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12. New Trier Performing Arts Stories

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For more than 100 years, the Performing Arts Department (PAD) at New Trier Township High School in Winnetka, Illinois has turned out scores of Hollywood and Broadway stars. But why? What is it that makes New Trier so different? In this podcast, we will explore the answers to those questions by directly interviewing the graduates themselves. These are their stories.MORE Producer/Network duane@macxprts.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 12.7KTwitter 4.8KInstagram 12K Avg Length 23 min Get Email Contact

13. Influenced

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A podcast where we explore what makes great music influential ~ New Episodes the first Wednesday of every month. Recorded in Chicago, Illinois at Abbey Cat Recordings.
Hosts Robert Dean, Blake Sokoloff
Producer/Network Blake Sokoloff & Robert Dean
Apple Rating 3.3/5Instagram 49 Avg Length 47 min Get Email Contact

14. Radio Players Presents

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Radio Players Presents is a series of original radio plays written by Steve Falcone and performed by a group of community actors from throughout southern Illinois. Radio Players Presents is produced in collaboration with WSIU Radio.MORE Host Steve Falcone
Producer/Network Steve Falcone
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 3.3KTwitter 2.5KInstagram 753 Avg Length 23 min Get Email Contact

15. The World Jazz Show

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The World Jazz Show features the original compositions of Michael Mason, Jazz and World Flutist who records for the AVG Records Label from Poplar Grove, Illinois. The World Jazz Show will feature local and global musicians who have performed or collaborated with Michael Mason for the past 40 years. There will be discussion on Artist Management and Music Business Industry topics and guest call-in personalities.MORE Host Bill Batzkall
Producer/Network Bill Batzkall
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16. St. Charles History Chronicle

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Join staff from the St. Charles, Illinois, History Museum for a wide-ranging discussion of the history of the St. Charles community. Special guests, unique item discussions, and more.
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17. It's a Long Way to Tipperary

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Companion audio to the Music & Performing Arts Library exhibit on music in World War 1 at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Producer/Network Kathleen McGowan
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18. Its Playing in Peoria

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Spend part of your day listening to the beautiful voices of Kayla Harvey and Rachel Kocher in 'It's Playing in Peoria!', a Podcast dedicated to artists of all kinds. Join us each week to meet and celebrate a new Central Illinois local musician, director, artist, performer or something else!MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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