Your host, Kevin Alves, sits down with some of Chicago’s most talented to find out what they do, how they do, and why they do. Some of them you already know, so this fun and fast interview format is a perfect way to learn more about them. Some of them you've never heard of and probably should, so we're giving you the chance to fix that. Win F*****g Win.
WTFRU? Episode 33: Maggie Tomasek It's so hard to say goodbye… For our FINAL episode, I FINALLY get to chat with one of the coolest people Chicago has to offer. We chat about how her love of writing led to a career in journalism, about how making comedian Adam Burke laugh clinched her love of stand up, and HOLY SHIT SHE'S IN A BEASTIE BOYS COVER BAND! Sponsored by Howard Street Brewing Company
We're back after our COVID break with our amazing new friend. We chat about why we love Letterkenny, her podcast boyfriend Jason Mantzoukas, and HOLY CRAP BALLS LEAH IS SUPER CHARMING AND SHE'S AMAZING!
Seeing how the first part of 2022 has BLOWN BY, we thought we'd take it easy this week and do a little hang out. I try out a new opener (SPOILER ALERT: It's terrible), we get a bonkers story with seconds to spare in 4 Minutes with Kim, and we welcome the official maestro for Big Talk Podcasts, the one and only, Mr. Jason Moody. GET IN HERE ALREADY!
My guest today is the perfect definition of an artist. Actor, writer, dancer, musician, director. The list goes on and on. This episode we chat about what attracted her to Chicago, who was her first influence in arts, and HOLY CRAP ARE YOU GOING TO START YOUR OWN SHOW?!
Look who's back! Back again! I'm catching up with my friends Corrbette Pasko and Sara Sevigny to get the scoop on their new web series, Corri and Sara Are Famous! GET IN HERE YOU FOOLS!
When you talk about the best of Chicago talent, you're talking about our latest guest. We chat about what inspires his writing, finding inspiration from his family, and HOLY CRAP YOU'RE DOING ALL OF THE STUFF!
tlhIngan maH We're sitting down with an old friend who is truly a one of a kind. We talk about mental health in the world of pandemics, what it's like to translate into Klingon, and HOLY CRAP! SHE WORKED ON STAR TREK PRODIGY!
Our first guest back from our winter break is one of our favorite writers in Chicago. We chat about her influences, what it's like performing with the people that influenced her, plus we've got a brand new set of Same 3 Questions!
Listen up, you Covenant scum! Our guest this episode is a video game LEGEND. We talk about what drew him to radio, how he met his wife on the job, and HOLY SHIT HE'S MASTER CHIEF! I'M ACTUALLY TALKING TO THE MASTER CHIEF! AHHHHH!
We're back with Viewer Questions and 4 Minutes with Kimmy gets a timer! Get in here already!
The Happiness Clubhttp://www.thehappinessclub.com/ Storycatchers Theatrehttps://www.storycatcherstheatre.org/Blu Rhythm Collective & the Crewhttps://www.facebook.com/Blurhythmchicago/
We had so much fun hanging out last time that we're brining it back for good. Every other episode, you'll now get to know more about the host you love and adore so much. Plus, Kim Boler is back for 4 minutes with Kim and Viewer Questions from Amy Guth! Come on and get to know your host!
Chicago is stuffed full of incredibly talented people and our guest today is one of the best. We chat about how her curiosity of backstage led to her being on stage, the freedom of writing about experience, and HOLY CRAP YOU'RE THE WOMAN FROM THE BMO COMMERCIAL THAT I LOVE!
Our guest this episode is an acting/singing/song writing bad ass. We chat about making her own understudy role as a child, what it's like writing and recording an album with Tawny Newsome in three weeks, and HOLY CRAP SHE'S PLAYING 10 CHARACTERS IN ONE SHOW?!
Our guest this episode really knows how to keep his balls in the air...because he's a juggler. We talk about his start in the world of circus, what it's like to develop a juggling performance, and HOLY CRAP LET'S BUY THIS GUY SOME CHAINSAWS!
Booking guests is hard. Everybody was busy, so let's chill out and shoot the shit. We meet the talented Kim Boler, wade into the mind of our host, and finish it off with Same 3 Questions. Good times were had!
Whether it's in the classroom or behind the mic, our guest's fun loving and energetic spirit can only be described as infectious. We chat about what brought her to Chicago, what it's like to land a Disney gig, and HOLY SHIT SHE'S FRIENDS WITH MASTER CHIEF HOLY SHIT!
If you know Chicago radio, then you know our latest guest. We chat about his love of music, the best ways to eat while interviewing, and HOLY CRAP HE INTERVIEWED TIFFANY!
Whether it's on stage or behind the keyboard, this Chicago native brings the real, the funny, and the real funny. We chat about his unexpected start in stand up, being chosen Best Non Fiction Writer by the Chicago Reader, and how HE WAS A BIG JERK AND MADE ME THINK HE WAS ON SURVIVOR EVEN THOUGH HE WASN'T ON SURVIVOR AND THAT WAS A DICK MOVE.
WTFRU? Episode 18: Robyn Coffin Our guest this episode is on FIRE! (the show Chicago Fire) We talk about how seeing Michael Shannon's face inspired her return to acting, some of her favorite roles, and HOLY SHIT SHE SOUNDS JUST LIKE DAVID EIGENBERG!
From the stage to the conference room, our guest knows how to command a room. We chat about his new book, why he helped revitalize Chicago's oldest improv school, and that time he almost tackled Stephen Colbert on stage WAIT! WHAT THE FUCK?!
Just take one glance at our guest's impressive roster of award winning projects and you'll know why she's considered one of the most talented directors Chicago has to offer. Join us as we talk about how she stumbled into the theater world, the project she holds dear, and how this podcast makes us soul mates. This chat was simply meant to be.
From the stage to the oven, Taylor crushes all that she touches. We chat about how her family influenced both her acting and her baking, why you don't use butter in a cake, and her new baking blog. Be sure to grab a snack before listening or we'll leave your tummy GRUMBLING.
HE'S A BIRD! Our guest this episode stands out in a flock. He's a writer, podcaster, and is bringing the fun back to Saturday mornings. Crack a cold one and snuggle into your nest cause we're shooting the shit with Chad the Bird.
I lurve being able to chat with people I lurve and today's guest is someone I lurve. She's a stupidly talented actor, writer, director, acting coach, and she has the voice of an angel. We chat about her influences, what it's like building a relationship with an actor you trust, and her favorite pandemic shows. Hunker in and get to know the lurvley and talented, Sara Sevigny.
Don't let his tough looks fool ya. He may be great at playing a dirt bag, but our guest is one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. With twelve years of film and TV experience under his belt, he can now add award nominated film maker to that resume. Freshin' up that cocktail and get comfy because here comes our old friend, Sean Patrick Leonard.
Stories come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Our guest this episode is a visual artist that brings her stories to life through her brilliant and playful illustrations. Whether it's through marketing story boards or children's literature, she creates magic just by touching pen to paper, or pen to Apple iPad in her case. Grab a warm beverage and snuggle in with our guest, Ginger Seehafer.
For our first double digits episode, we sit down with one of Chicago's biggest hustlers. He's done more work in a pandemic year than most do in their whole career. You know him from Fox's Empire, Comedy Central's South Side, and numerous films. He's funny, he's charming, and an all around great guy. Grab a cold one and get to know our friend, Antoine McKay.
On this episode, we are sitting down with one of my favorite people of all time. We talk about the evolution of Write Club, developing an online web series, and what it's like to be a professional Janet. Settle in, pour yerself some bourbon, and get to know my dear friend, Corrbette Pasko.
HE DOES IT ALL! I'll give you a dollar if you can find something he can't do. Award winning actor, award winning choreographer, and now he has his own clothing line. And on top of it all, he's charming AF. Settle in and get to know...Breon Arzell.
In this episode we sit down with an old friend. She's an actor, singer, musician, and a glass artist. And if that isn't enough she's now creating delicious foods and teaching you how to do it. Pour yourself a cup of tea and get to know the super charming Sarah Beth Tanner.
In this episode we connect with a true hidden gem of Chicago. He's an actor, singer, writer, and now award nominated podcast host. On top of all of this, he is truly one of the most amazing and genuine people you will ever meet. It's a bottle of red kind of episode, so pop a cork and let's get to know our friend, Michael Turrentine.
We'll never pass up the chance to hang out this incredibly talented man. We talk about his influences, once in a lifetime opportunities, and how today's technology gives us the chance to make the work rather than waiting on the work. Pop a cork and settle in because we're getting to know Bill Larkin.
HOLY SHIT! IT'S JIM O'HEIR! We asked and he said yes because HE IS THE NICEST. GUY. EVER. We chat about growing up in Chicago, planting his acting roots at Second City, and (of course) Parks and Recreation. Top off your pint and settle in because HOLY SHIT WE'RE TALKING TO JIM O'HEIR. (sorry. we're a bit excited.)
Storyteller. Teacher. Nanny. Our guest this episode is an award winning storyteller and Chicago native. In total Chicago fashion, she crushes everything she touches. She's a Moth Grand Slam champion, a teacher, and she produces and hosts her own show, The Stoop. All of this and she still doesn't see herself as an “artist” (Pffft). Grab a sipper and settle in with our friend, Lily Be.
Episode 2 finds me sitting down with a person that I admire the hell out of. A woman who doesn't let anyone or anything stand in her way. If you ever meet her, ask her about the time she threw a guy into a planter (Spoiler: He deserved it). Shake yourself a cocktail and settle in with my dear friend, Amy Guth.
For our first episode, we sit down with royalty. Pour yourself a stiff one and settle in as we get to know the self-proclaimed "Prince of Bronzeville", Mr. Brian Babylon.
Is Religion the Devil? Here's a article what good religion has done https://secularjustice.wordpress.com/2012/04/15/5-good-things-religion-has-contributed/
We need to help one another, instead of waiting for the government to save us.
Starts with revisiting the abortion topic, and ends with the complications of being a single parent.
Due to recent comments from the Commander in Chief, brings us to discuss, if America is a shithole?
Franklyn and Hana discuss if it's possible transgender is a mental illness, sexual assault, human sexuality, and much more.
A free flow discussion about women, how to approach a woman in a club and many other topics.
A discussion with two young fathers and a woman who lost her father at a young age, about being a father and what's it like to lose one.
A free flow discussion with Hana, Anarcho, and Franklyn
This episode we discuss the legalization of drugs. A heated discussion breaks out between Anarcho & Frank Lynn. No matter how emotional an argument can get, never let it break a friendship
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