Welcome to SoChiety, a podcast from Chicago about Chicago! Join Lee Tennant, Patrick Burns, and Sam Toninato as they explore the communities and cultures of the Windy City. Listen every Tuesday to hear interviews with the leaders and influencers of the facinating groups that make up the city we love!
This week, we're excited to share the audio from our live episode at Koval Distillery! Koval is the first distillery in Chicago since the 1800s, and we sat down with one of the founders, Sonat Birnecker Hart. We talked about Sonat's journey to distilling, Chicago's distilling community, and what's next for Koval. We also tried some delicious whiskey.
This week on SoChiety, we sit down with veteran storyteller Scott Whitehair! Scott shares his... story with us, telling us how he came to Chicago and got started as a storyteller. We also talk about what it means to be a storyteller, some of the different groups throughout the city, and how the fabric of Chicago helps shape this vibrant community.
This week, we talk to the talented Emily Wentz about the maker community in Chicago! Emily founded Show of Hands, a craft fair that emphasizes artists and community. We talk about how Emily came to Chicago, why she started Show of Hands, and how it fits into the larger community of crafters and artists in the city.
You should come to Show of Hands, trust us. Find the calendar and more information here: https://www.showofhandschicag...
This week, we've got an update about our live recording event at KOVAL distillery! Take a listen to hear about what we have in store and how you can be a part of it.
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Welcome back! This week, we speak with Lee Benzaquin, a magician at the Chicago Magic Lounge. We learn about Chicago's surprisingly deep history of magic, and how the Chicago Magic Lounge is helping to continue this tradition. Lee also talks to us about how he got into performing magic, and shows us a trick of his own.
Want to see a show at the Chicago Magic Lounge? You should! Find tickets and show times at: https://www.chica...
Hail, and well met! Noble lords and ladies, welcome to another episode of SoChiety! This week, we sit down with Darren Hill, an actor who works with the Medieval Times in the suburbs of Chicago. We talk about all the work that goes into a performance, the different roles involved, and how people become knights. We also get to the bottom of some old SoChiety theories.
Art thou interested in visiting yonder noble castle, whilst ...
Join us this week as we talk to Carter Petray about Old School Magic: the Gathering! Carter is a member of the Lords of the Pit, a group in Chicago that plays old school MtG, organizes events, and raises money for local charities. We talk to Carter about why he joined the Lords of the Pit, the power of nostalgia, and how games can help create lasting communities.
Want to learn more about the Lords of the Pit, and maybe try you...
This week on SoChiety, we talk to... each other! We look back on past episodes, sharing some updates from communities we've discussed on the show. We discuss personal favorite moments, listener feedback, and Lee's shocking lack of knowledge about Stevie Nicks. We'll be back next week with another full-length interview.
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We were abuzz with excitement to speak with Naaman Gambill this week! Naaman's the Managing Partner of The Hive: Chicago's Beekeeping Supply Store, and he spoke to us about the community of beekeepers in Chicago. We talk about the history of beekeeping, native pollinators, and Chicago's biodiversity.
Interested in keeping some bees of your own? Check out The Hive's website to learn more: www.thehivesupply.com
Want to learn mo...
It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.
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