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CHIRP Radio Podcasts

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.

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18:02

First Time: First Course – Stephanie Douglass

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2025/11/01

Stephanie Douglass is a host of The Moth in Chicago. She is a Moth GrandSLAM Champion, cofounder of the New York Theatre Company the TEAM, and was the head writer for OLN's "Outside Magazine's Ultimate Top Ten.” She hosts Story Club North Side and cohosts the Englewood Storytelling Open Mic at Kusanya Cafe. Stephanie is grateful to serve as the Chief Program Officer of the Greater West Town Community Development Project, helping Chicago’s students to complete high school and

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Cheer-Accident Interview

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2025/10/27

This week, Features contributorSophia Ramirez speaks withThymme Jones andJeff Libersher of Chicago-based progressive rock ensemble Cheer-Accident. They discuss the recent release of their 26th album, Admission, the band's history stretching back to 1981, boundary-pushing in various genres, and their forays in Chicago public access television."If it's about questioning things and pushing boundaries andforging your own path, I'm all about it." -Thymme Jones Produced by Sophia

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First Time: First Course – Elizabeth Moen

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2025/10/25

Elizabeth Moen creates music that strikes a perfect balance between humor and raw emotion. Her voice is a powerhouse, but it’s in the quiet moments - when she whispers - that her true strength shines. Blending American folk music with an indie-rock edge, her sound is raw and real, drawing from personal experiences to craft lyrics that are both deeply relatable and emotionally honest. Since her debut in 2016, Elizabeth’s music has resonated with listeners, earning her a place in the

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10:31

OK Cool Interview

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2025/10/20

This week, DJ Ninja speaks with OK Cool, a Chicago-based indie rock duo comprised ofBridget Stiebris and Haley Blomquist Waller. They discuss the creation process and communication themes behind theirnew LP, Chit Chat, finally touring outside of the midwest, continuing to be two best buds making music together,and all of their thoughts and feelings about Panic! At The Disco."This record is a result of us just continuing to give ourselves grace intrying and failing and trying and succeeding."

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18:58

First Time: First Course – Mia Henry

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2025/10/18

Mia Henry is the founder and CEO of Freedom Lifted, which offers leadership development through online learning, training, and facilitation. Mia has created educational spaces and practical tools to support just and ethical leadership for hundreds of organizations and more than 10,000 individuals.Mia has deep experience leading organizations committed to promoting justice and equity, previously serving as Executive Director of the Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership at Kalamazoo College and

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15:14

First Time: First Course – Kloie Louise

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2025/10/11

A born silly goose, Kloie Louise (xe/xem/xyr) is a crafty creative and budding storyteller. Originally from Minneapolis, xe wrote a poorly reviewed and attended play for the Minnesota Fringe Festival at 19. Like the Sagittarius xe are, Kloie lived abroad in Turkey and Switzerland and traveled to many if not a pretentious amount of countries—but unfortunately can only speak English. From San Antonio to Memphis, Kloie has now landed in Chicago. Kloie is also a visual artist, painting a range of

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12:05

Mac Sabbath Interview

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2025/09/15

This week, Features contributor Liz Mason speaks with Mike Odd, manager of Drive Thru Metal group Mac Sabbath, based in Los Angeles butborn from the bowels of Outer Space. They discuss the honor of playing the Weird Al stage at this year's upcomingRiot Fest, transcending the "parody band" label, how drive thru metal is intended to keep you away from the drive thru, and their serious merch game."So if you think that you're experiencing it bywatching a video on YouTube or something, I got

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12:02

Spiderface Interview

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2025/07/20

This week, Features contributor Liz Mason speaks with Chicago-based hip hop artistAmanu, aka Spiderface. They discuss the futuristic concept album Kaiju Greenthat takes place in a post-apocalyptic Chicago, the hip hop collectiveGreenlights Musicgroupchat, and his exploration of the relationship between technology and everyday life."Don't give in to despair. Find that thing, whatever that thingis that gives you joy and light, and embrace that and fight." - Amanu aka Spiderface Produced by

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16:19

First Time: First Course - Andy Friedman

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2025/06/02

Andy Friedman is a CHIRP DJ whose show airs Monday afternoons from 3-6 PM, and is a longtime broadcaster and marketer. Andy's roots are in radio. He worked as a news reporter and anchor for stations on the west coast in the 90s. Andy covered earthquakes, fires, riots, and court cases including the O.J. Simpson murder trial.Since moving to Chicago in 1999, Andy has worked for CBS Radio, iHeartMedia, and the Tribune among others. Today, Andy lives in North Center with his wife Jen and, when not

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11:58

Everyday Specials Interview

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2025/05/25

This week, Features contributor Safiya Ratliff speaks with Tara Shedor of Chicago-based rock 'n' rollersEveryday Specials. They discuss the creation of their new EPDoggy Bagand the various dog references contained within,their college-era battle of the bands musical roots, and writing songs about the socialist values of now-defunctcar manufacturerSaturn."Politics are infused in everything. I feel like it comes through and we want our songs to, you know, actually remark about the world in

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12:10

First Time: First Day - Jason Narducy

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2025/05/05

Jason Narducy is a Chicago musician. When he isn't touring with Bob Mould, Superchunk, or Sunny Day Real Estate, he writes and sings in Split Single. Jason has performed with Robert Pollard (Guided By Voices), The Pretenders, Liz Phair, Eddie Vedder, Michael Shannon, R.E.M. and many more.Jason and his first band, Verböten, were featured in the Foo Fighter's HBO series Sonic Highways and in Dave Grohl's NYT best seller, Storyteller. Playwright Brett Neveu wrote a musical about

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17:07

First Time: First Day - Eileen Tull

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2025/04/28

Eileen Tull (she/her) is a multi-disciplinary theatremaker, poet, educator, and one-woman show person based in Chicago. Her work has been seen throughout the country in United Solo Festival, Minnesota Fringe, Dallas Solo Festival, San Francisco Fringe, Cincy Fringe, and Tampa’s New Seeds Festival. In Chicago, she has worked with The Factory Theatre, Stage Left Theatre, Theatre Wit, and Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre, among others. Eileen recently founded Fat Theatre Project, a creative collective

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12:48

First Time: First Day - Dan Weissmann

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2025/04/21

Dan Weissmann is a reporter. He’s the host and creator of An Arm and a Leg, a podcast about why health care costs so freaking much, and what we can maybe do about it. Because Dan likes a challenge, the job he’s chosen with An Arm and a Leg is to take one of the most enraging, terrifying, depressing parts of American life — and create a show that’s entertaining, empowering, and useful. Before starting An Arm and a Leg in 2018, Dan was a staff reporter at WBEZ and Marketplace

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14:02

First Time: First Day - Jennifer Husbands

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2025/04/14

Jennifer L. Husbands was born and raised in the Philadelphia area. Her two lifelong passions are music and education, though once she moved to Chicago, she made room in her heart for hometown boys Wilco, her now-husband CHIRP DJ Mike Bennett, and their amazing tween Skylar.Jenn has been a frequent guest DJ on WLUW 88.7's “The Mixtape Show” with Lou Berkman and appeared on a recent episode of “The Songseekers” podcast, where she discussed her love for Wilco and how she

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14:42

First Time: First Day - Natalie Whalen

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2025/03/29

Natalie Whalen is a local comic, CHIRP DJ, and mediocre guitarist. She also loves to support and appreciate people who share their own version of these arts with the world. Natalie likes dogs, sandwiches, running, and adventure and chuckles in the face of a monotonous routine.The First Time is a live lit and music series recorded at Martyrs in Chicago's North Center neighborhood. Each reader tells a true first tale, followed by any cover of the storyteller's choosing, performed by our

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14:44

First Time: First Day - Steve Peebles

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2025/03/19

Steve is an Actor and Storyteller living in Chicago, IL. He's worked with several theatre companies in Chicago, most notablywith Shattered Globe, The Mercury, and First Folio. He toured seven times with Montana Shakespeare in the Parks and is currently understudying Macbeth at Invictus Theatre. If you didn't see him go on two days ago, then you blew it, that was his one guaranteed performance. As a storyteller, Steve has been a repeat performer at Writer's Theatre's "Show and Tell"

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10:58

Staring Problem Interview

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2025/03/03

This week, Features contributor Juliet Davidson speaks with Lauren Owen of Staring Problem, a Chicago-basedDIY proto-goth/shoegaze/no wave/dark wave three-piece. They discuss the band's 15-year run and various makeups, their newest album,Equinox,and the joys of collaborating. "I thought it just felt like a more balanced time,coming out of COVID;looking for balanceand acknowledginglike the light and dark of everything. Just trying to find a harmony andthen equating that with the physical season

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11:59

Dark Chisme Interview

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2025/02/09

This week, Liz Mason speaks with Chicago-raised Latina DJ and Producer Christine Gutierrez and E of Dark Chisme,a Seattle-based dark wave band. They discuss Christine's DJ career in Seattle and how it led to the inspiration behind their performing name, the emotional guidance behind when to write in English and when to write in Spanish,and their comics and zine publishing studio, Really Easy Press."I am huge on mariachis and Mexican traditional singers, and I love the way that they singout

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Rat Chasm Interview

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2025/01/13

This week, Features co-director Marjorie Alford speaks with Renn Fontana and Lex Gutierrez of Chicago based post-hardcore band Rat Chasm. They discuss the singles Sorry Carlyand Wasteland Centerfold, the recording of their album First Feed whileLex wasstill acclimating to the band, and the struggles of growing up queer."Ifyou pay attention to the album as a whole that theme of drowning comes up a lot... I think water is a big part of my life because it's so complex and terrifying.I love

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11:19

Girl K Interview

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2024/12/15

This week, Features contributorJosset Yarbrough speaks with Kathy Patino, aka Girl K. They discuss her songwriting process behind her newest release,My Future,her collaboration with Chicago Argentine HEARTGAZE, and her inspriation move from indie rock to glamorous pop."I don't know if it's necessarily my dream to be a famous musician, but music itself is my dream and I just want people to hear what I'm making, and I want to have fun making it." - Kathy Patino aka Girl K Produced by

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