Podcasts about touchvision

Tim Barnes introduces listeners to the You Are The Genre podcast featuring clips from upcoming interviews with Eliza Cossio, Mike Sacks, Ashley Ray, Steven Castillo, Zach Cherry, Milly Tamarez, James III, Freddie Nunez, and Greg Iwinski.Tune in for new episodes every Monday! Or, become a paid subscriber to listen ahead each week. For instance, paid subscribers can listen to the first full episode of the podcast with Eliza Cossio now!CREDITS:* Host: Tim Barnes* Theme Song: “You Are The Genre” by Freddie Nunez* Music Engineer: Adam Smith (@a_scug on Instagram)* Additional Sounds From: Breviceps, Beetlemuse, dbspin, musicandsoundyay, djlprojects, Thomas Bruderer, albertomarun, GeorgeHopkins, Scydan, holizna, & Ixwolf Get full access to Letters From African America at timbarnescomedy.substack.com/subscribe

Tim here, popping in to announce that I created a cartoon for Comedy Central called "Maurice On Mars". Would love it if you could check it out and spread the word.

01:35 - How Tim's comedy career began in 2011. 09:42 - How do the comedy scenes between Chicago, New York and L.A. compare? 21:04 - Tim Barnes on Touch Vision. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TouchVision 23:54 - His experiences with "Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me." http://www.npr.org/programs/wait-wait-dont-tell-me/ 26:44 - Tim Barnes' documentation of his testicles for Men's Health. http://www.menshealth.com/health/talk-about-your-balls 28:47 - Tim's favorite moments from podcasting. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/its-all-true!/id874288659?mt=2 33:00 - A love of editing? Sort of. 35:26 - Working with VICE https://www.vice.com/en_us Twitter: @TimBarnes451 Website: https://timbarnescomedy.com/ Follow us on Twitter or Facebook Intro Music: "Are You Famous, Yet?" - Laura Scruggs. Outro Music: "The Devil Is In The Beats" - The Chemical Brothers

Recorded November of 2016 at the Chicago Podcast Festival: Che "Rhymefest" Smith joins It's All True! host, Tim Barnes, to talk politics, comic books, and Kanye.

Recorded in 2015, Comedian Ron Funches joins It’s All True! To talk about finding humor through tragedy, the inspiration behind his debut stand-up album, and what single life can really be like.

Comedian Shalewa Sharpe joins Tim Barnes at a live recording in Brooklyn’s Union Hall to talk New York vs. Atlanta, the origin of her album Stay Eating Cookies and to tell a story about solid advice from a mysterious grocery store employee.

Comedic actress and writer, Robin Thede, made history when she joined Comedy Central’s The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore as head writer. She joined It’s All True! host Tim Barnes at a live show in Brooklyn’s Union Hall to talk about her late night TV experiences, what the White House Correspondents dinner was really like, growing up in a trailer park and much, much more.

In this special bonus interview edition of the podcast, Tim Barnes talks to artist and writer Stanley Donwood about the re-release of his comedic noir crime thriller "Catacombs of Terror." Catacombs of Terror! is a noir crime thriller set in Bath, England, in which private investigator Martin Valpolicella receives a tip that he will soon be framed for a future murder— that of his former lover – one that is set to take place in the catacombs buried beneath the city. Can he save the girl, and himself? A drug-fueled escapade takes place in the seedy subterranean of the countryside better known for hot springs and Jane Austen.

The It’s All True! Podcast features interviews with the most creative voices in comedy, writing, performance and music and asks them to tell one funny, very true story. Tim Barnes chats with Sean Rameswaram (WNYC, More Perfect podcast, Sideshow podcast) about radio, his love of Lakshmi Singh, and what happens when all of your dreams come true. Sean also shares a hilarious story about a strange tattoo that remains on his skin to this day.

The It’s All True! Podcast features interviews with the most creative voices in comedy, writing, performance and music and asks them to tell one funny, very true story. This episode marks the debut of It’s All True in New York City. Host, Tim Barnes, sat down with comedian Roy Wood Jr at Union Hall to talk about his upcoming hour special and the art of prank calling for radio.

Recorded in October of 2015, this episode features Tim Barnes in conversation with comedian, activist, and social commentator Felonious Munk (The Nightly Show). They talk twitter, comedy, and more. Plus! A bonus white twitter update from comedian Erik Niewiarowski and a surprise return from past IAT guest, Suey Park.

Recorded in October of 2015, this episode features Tim Barnes in conversation with Chicago rapper, ShowYouSuck. They talk music, life, and pot brownies. Plus! A bonus live lie detector test conducted by comedian Erik Niewiarowski.

Recorded in October of 2015, this episode features Tim Barnes in conversation with the Puterbaugh Sisters. The Puterbaugh’s are a sister comedy duo, and here they talk about their conversational style of stand-up, why the show they created with Beth Stelling called Entertaining Julia was so successful and tell a few Halloween hook-up horror stories

(2015)The It's All True! Podcast features interviews with the most creative voices in comedy, writing, performance and music and asks them to tell one funny, very true story. Host, Tim Barnes, chats with musician and author Tim Kinsella about his musical and writing career. Kinsella shares an incredible true story that involves nudity and a blonde wig.

"It's All True!" host Tim Barnes had a farewell show for for Chicago before moving to New York. This is part two of that show. Enjoy conversations and stories from comedian Arish Singh and singer/songwriter Natalie Grace Alford

"It's All True!" host Tim Barnes had a farewell show for for Chicago before moving to New York. This is part one of that show. Enjoy conversations and stories from Lily Be, Ric Wilson, and Chris Trani.

(2015)The It's All True! Podcast features interviews with the most creative voices in comedy, writing, performance and music and asks them to tell one funny, very true story. Host, Tim Barnes, chats with comedian Chris Redd about finding his voice in Chicago and getting used to casually meeting celebrities in Hollywood. It's all capped by Redd's headlining story of running away from home.

"Media gadfly" Scott Smith (@ourmaninchicago) greeted me at the Original Rainbow Cone on S. Western Avenue with a bag of burgers from nearby Top Notch Burgers. He wanted to make sure I enjoyed the "full Beverly experience." Scott loves promoting the Beverly area to the point where I can't believe he hasn't run for mayor there. Yet. We tore through the burgers before walking into Rainbow Cone. And really, the burgers were enough food for the night. But this being Car Con Carne, it was important to push ahead and eat ice cream for the show. And the Rainbow Cones were well worth it. Scott dropped all sorts of Rainbow Cone knowledge, from the history of the "Palmer House" flavor to the proper way to eat a Rainbow Cone without it dripping everywhere. We also talked about the state of journalism today and where it's going five years from now. He talked about the demise of his last media job, working for the defunct TV news company TouchVision and things he learned there ("understand exactly where the money's coming from"). We also couldn't stop looking at a happy Labrador Retriever eating ice cream. We named it tronc.

It's All True host Tim Barnes chats with comedian Rebecca V. O'Neal to discuss the art of self deprecating jokes and the Chicago comedy scene. Rebecca closes the episode with a show-stopping story about a complicated love connection.

Stories of romance, dating, friendship, breakups and more from guests including: Hari Kondabolu, Samantha Irby, Daniel Kibblesmith, Will Miles, Liza Treyger, Jonathan Katz, Sara Schaefer, Clark Jones, Gabe Liebowitz, and Britt Julious.

The It's All True! Podcast features interviews with the most creative voices in comedy, writing, performance and music and asks them to tell one funny, very true story. In this episode, Sara Schaefer discusses the highs and lows of late night, the non-traditional path to her comedy career and tells the story of a grade school best friend break-up. [Special Thanks: The Comedy Exposition, Ray Teresi (Sound Engineer), Matthew Kirk.]

The It's All True! Podcast features interviews with the most creative voices in comedy, writing, performance and music and asks them to tell one funny, very true story. In this episode, Mo Alexander talks about his 78 day experience in the hospital, why he’s listed as a writer for Scary Movie, and tells a story that’s too true to be false. [Special Thanks: The Comedy Exposition, Ray Teresi (Sound Engineer), Matthew Kirk.]

The It's All True! Podcast features interviews with the most creative voices in comedy, writing, performance and music and asks them to tell one funny, very true story. In this live episode recorded at the Witching Hour Festival in Iowa City, Brian Posehn describes the art of a good dick joke and why he began pursuing comedy at a young age. We discuss his first starring role in the film "Uncle Nick," as well as his career in stand-up, television, comic books and more.

The It's All True! Podcast features interviews with the most creative voices in comedy, writing, performance and music and asks them to tell one funny, very true story. In this episode, Kyle Scanlan discusses the creation of The Whiskey Journal, his comedic influence and the true story of hopping into the wrong car. We also talk about his important role in making the It’s All True! podcast possible.

This is an extended version of an episode aired earlier on WBEZ, featuring the full interview with writer Lizzie Skurnick about growing up as a black woman who can “pass” as white, and her new book That Should Be A Word.

Eugene Mirman goes through the unique path of his career from his start performing as a stand up in the early 90’s.

This is an extended version of an episode aired earlier on WBEZ, featuring the full interview with Azhar Usman, described by some as "America's Funniest Muslim." He talks about discovering comedy as an outlet and ​how he deals with stereotypes both in life and through humor.

Sean Donnelly talks about his upcoming Comedy Central special and the “all comedians are insecure” stereotype. He also shares a true story about the time he and his friends hit a cop with a paint can after they got busted for graffiti in Long Island.

In this episode, "It's All True!" host Tim Barnes talks to Beth Newell and Sarah Pappalardo. They created the popular satirical women's magazine known throughout the internet as "Reductress." The conversation delves into a dissection of the people who take fake news stories seriously and the negative aspect of certain media outlets tailored for women. Their headlining story is all about a creepy dude at a bar.

Kevin Allison talks about the formation of "The State" on MTV and how he delved into personal storytelling leading up to the creation of his hit series "RISK!" His headlining story is about how you're never on stage alone.

Singer/Songwriter Gabe Liebowitz talks about the formation of his band Dastardly and the music that influences him. He delves into romantic world of being a touring musician and tells the story of his encounter with a strange man on his Kerouac-esque journey.

This extended interview from episode 40 of "It's All True!" highlights comedian Dwayne Kennedy's beginnings in Chicago, the ups and downs in his career and his insights on working with W. Kamau Bell and Arsenio Hall.

Writer Lizzie Skurnick talks about growing up as a black woman who can "pass" as white, her new book "That Should Be A Word" and tells the humorous true story of how she chose the right sperm for her pregnancy.

Comedian Ramon Rivas talks about the magical world of racial ambiguity and how he started out in the Cleveland comedy scene. (Photo: Rustin McCann)

Due to recent programming changes, June 5 is the final Afternoon Shift. We take this hour to celebrate the show and the city we love: Chicago. What we've always tried to do is have a robust conversation about how Chicagoans live their lives together. Whether that's lighthearted exchanges on how cyclists or drivers act, or more serious discussions about how to fix our Chicago's biggest problems. So, we ask our listeners: what conversations aren't we having enough in Chicago? What aren't we talking about? We're joined by Justin Kaufmann, host of “The Download” on WGN and the former Executive Producer of the Afternoon Shift. Plus, Scott Smith, director at Touchvision, WBEZ reporter Natalie Moore, and Che “Rhymefest” Smith.

Greg Proops (Whose Line Is It Anyway?) talks about starting off in the California bay area comedy scene, the writing process for "The Smartest Book in the World" and why he thinks soul music cures the blues. His headlining story involves philosophy, danger and Mars Bars. www.gregproops.com | www.alltruepod.tumblr.com

Clark Jones describes starting his comedy career in Chicago and what the transition to New York has been like. He delves into the different styles of comedy seen in the north and south sides of Chicago and tells the story of his first case of romantic heartbreak.

Andy Kaufman Award winner Nick Vatterott talks about the difference between comedy clubs and alternative rooms as well as the division between stand up comics and improvisors. His headlining story centers around his time touring with Second City and trying his hand at performing in a Turkish comedy club.

Comedian Azhar Usman is described by some as "America's Funniest Muslim." He talks about discovering comedy as an outlet and ​how he deals with stereotypes both in life and through humor. His headlining story will make you laugh and maybe even tear up.

Katie McVay talks about the formation of The Comedy Exposition (Chicago's DIY stand up festival), how Nicki Minaj changed her life and why she moved to Chicago to pursue comedy. Her headlining story involves her life long fear of cats coming into reality in the the worst, most hilarious way possible.

Comedian Lil Rel Howery talks about starting off in Chicago and navigating the comedy scene divided by a segregated city. He delves into how the sketch comedy show "Friends of the People" was formed after the ill fated reboot of "In Living Color," and describes his influences ranging from Eddie Murphy to strangers on the street. His headlining story involves karate, birthdays and taxi drivers.

Comedian Andy Kindler talks about what it was like during the tail end of the comedy boom and beginning of the alternative comedy scene in the 80's. He also dives into his love for taekwondo, his addiction to Twitter and more! It all ends with his headlining story, "Young Child Figures Out Way To Avoid Severe Embarrassment."

Comedian and writer Baratunde Thurston describes the thought process behind his best selling book "How To Be Black," and reveals how he aims to connect technology with humor as CEO and co-founder of Cultivated Wit. His headlining story revolves around his bizarre and enlightening experience in the country of Georgia.

Comedian and radio host Brian Babylon tests out new material, and describes his epic rise and fall in wealth during his first summer job. Brian records his first comedy album this May.

Writer, actor and comedian Maz Jobrani joins It's All True for its first live show to discuss his new book, "I'm Not A Terrorist, But I've Played One On TV," and shares the moments in his life that inspired him to write it. His headlining story is titled: "Lunch With Hezbollah"

Writer, producer and actress Issa Rae talks about the development of her hit web series "The Misadventures of an Awkward Black Girl," defines her take on awkwardness and explains how her pilot for HBO came to be. It all ends with the story of a middle school birthday party nightmare!

Wrestler, podcaster and comedian Colt Cabana talks about his path to professional wrestling, his life in and out of the WWE, and why he later returned to the independent circuit. The whole journey has taken a lot of grit and perseverance, and an incredible work ethic. We hear about that, the stories behind the wrestling names he's had, and Colt reveals one of the strangest moments he had while wrestling... for the Insane Clown Posse.

Comedian John Roy talks about starting off in the early Chicago stand-up scene and describes one of the worst road gigs ever. Host Tim Barnes confesses that he always thought John was black. John Roy began his comedy career in Chicago, where he studied Improv at Second City and the Annoyance Theater. He moved to Los Angeles in 2004. He has appeared on numerous television programs including Conan, The Tonight Show, The Late Late Show, Last Comic Standing, and CBS’ Star Search, where he was the first comedy champion.

Comedian J.F. Harris discusses what it means to be a road comic, the toll comedy takes on relationships and more. @jfharris_Comedy

Will Miles talks the difference between doing stand up in Chicago vs. New York and tells one of the worst dating stories ever.

Candy Lawrence describes her journey from doing improv in Buffalo to doing stand up in Chicago.

Wyatt Cenac discusses his comedic influences, his preference for smaller crowds and how he approaches telling personal stories with jokes.

Dwayne Kennedy discusses his ups and downs in stand up comedy and tells an incredible true story about his inadvertent psychic capabilities.

Mind Reader Mark Toland talks about the difference between magic and mentalism, what it's like being skilled at trickery and answers the ultimate question: "Was Jesus a magician?"

Grammy nominated music producer Stefan Ponce explains what inspires his sound, his process working with rappers and why he feels he makes "internet famous" songs. He also tells the most L.A. story you'll ever hear starting off with the headline "It Sucks Being Ron Jeremy"

Britt Julious (Vice, Chicago Tribune) explains her writing style, and what it's like interacting with readers on the internet. That, plus her real life headline "Young Black Feminist Slut-Shames Ex-Boyfriend," and the story behind it! Twitter: @britticism, @alltruepodcast, @TimBarnes451

Bill Hillmann, author of "The Old Neighborhood" talks about growing up in Chicago, becoming a bull runner in Spain and saving Irvine Welsh's life. He also tells an amazing true story.

Wyatt Cenac (The Daily Show) discusses his love for Brooklyn, puppets and comedy. His new special "Brooklyn" is now available on Netflix.

Clinton Sandifer (a.k.a. ShowYouSuck) explains the origin of his rap name and how pizza, pop culture and MTV influence his work. He also tells an incredible true story involving DMX.

Jonathan Katz chats with Tim about starting his comedy career in New York, working in Comedy Centrals Dr Katz Professional Therapist and how he comments on being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in his material. He also tells a string of hilarious true stories.

"Black Man Beats Mexican With A Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus" - Gregory Hollimon (a.k.a. Principal Onyx Blackman from Strangers with Candy) talks about growing up in the Cabrini–Green Homes of Chicago's near north side and entering the world of improv. He also tells a hilarious story about an awkward scuba diving experience. (Photo by Gregory Hollimon)

"Suey Park Still Does Not Understand Satire" - Activist Suey Park discusses the art of twitter hashtags, growing up as one of the few Asian American's in a mostly white neighborhood and the time she pretended to be a comedian as a social experiment.

"Mexican Vacation Is Anything But Mexellent" Dave Hill kicks off season 3 by unveiling what it was like growing up in the gloomy area of Cleveland, and describing the time he visited a dangerous prison in Mexio. Click play and learn the true meaning of the "Cleveland Nasty."

Derek Sheen joins It's All True! to talk about his emergence into comedy, the ways music affects his humor and how important word choice is to making something funny. He also tells an amazing true story about getting to know his estranged father, who just so happened to be a runner for the Mafia.

Daniel Kibblesmith (The Onion) joins It's All True! to discuss the origins of the ClickHole website, the secret to The Onion's sense of humor and the writing process for his book "How To Win At Everything." Lastly, Daniel tells a hilarious true story about the time he fought an autobot. Like, for real kinda.

Comedian Nore Davis (HBO, Comedy Central) joins It's All True! to discuss his problems with the college system, his comedic inspirations and the difficulty of creating funny jokes that challenge audiences -- particularly in the black community. Also, his headlining story "Was I On Last Comic Standing?"

Writer/Comedian Josh Gondelman joins "It's All True!" to talk the origins of the Modern Seinfeld (@SeinfeldToday) twitter handle, the Boston/New York comedy scenes AND his headlining story "Precocious Toddler Escapes Classroom Repeatedly."

Actress Fawzia Mirza (Kam Kardashian web series) discusses gender, comedy and the pressure of deciding to make a career out of performing on It’s All True. Plus, her headline story "Doctors Discover Medical First In Woman's Mouth."

Comedian Liza Treyger (Chelsea Lately, Comedy Central) talks with host Tim Barnes about her influences, both comedic and alcoholic.

Improviser Kevin Mullaney (UCB, iO) discusses his journey in the world of comedy and the differences between various improv institutions from coast to coast. Host, Tim Barnes brings up the seeming separation between stand-ups and improvisers in Chicago and it all ends with a hilarious true story.

Read Before You Click "Send." New York Times and and NPR Bestselling author Denise Kiernan stops in on the It's All True! podcast to tell us how to be like Indiana Jones, writing for Who Wants To Be a Millionaire and about her bestselling book, The Girls of Atomic City. Plus, she tells us her funny, true story about someone hitting "send" on an email when she really shouldn't have. Wow. We've all been there.

Adam Burke (Just For Laughs, The First Annual 26th Annual Comedy Festival) discusses the world of Chicago comedy and his strange travels as an Irishman in Russia with host Tim Barnes.

Chicago radio icon Richard Steele joins It’s All True! host Tim Barnes for a conversation about the evolution of race relations in Chicago, and how Richard became a disc jockey in the first place. The path makes its way through the tumult and segregation of the 1950s & '60s in a highly segregated Chicago that was unwelcoming of the integration of African-Americans. Steele talks about coming up in that environment, about his doo-wop group The Bishops and about his entry into radio. It's a story that began with a young Richard Steele playing "radio DJ" into a tape recorder. Plus, Richard tells the funny, true story of his prom night... and how it almost never happened.

Comedian James Adomian joins host Tim Barnes to discuss being an impressionist and the time he bombed opening for comedy legend Joan Rivers. James was a top-10 finalist on Last Comic Standing (NBC) and is a frequent guest on Comedy Bang Bang, and The Todd Glass Show. He performs standup and characters live at Upright Citizens Brigade and at festivals, theaters, and dive bars. His debut album "Low Hangin' Fruit" was released in 2012. (Photo by Mindy Tucker)

Writer/storyteller Samantha Irby joins It's All True host Tim Barnes in a conversation about the origins of her blog, Chicago's booming storytelling scene and what it's like having a day job while pursuing your art. She also tells an incredibly funny true story. Samantha Irby is writer/performer with work that has appeared on The Rumpus and Jezebel. She created the popular blog, bitches gotta eat and has published a collection of essays in a book titled MEATY. She opened for Baratunde Thurston during his "How to Be Black" tour and has been profiled in the Chicago Sun-Times and Time Out Chicago.

Comedian Eddie Izzard joins host Tim Barnes in a conversation about comedy, performing his act in multiple languages (including French, German, Russian and Spanish), some of his comedy heroes and his aversion to telling true stories. Izzard is currently touring America with his new act, Force Majeure.

Comedian and writer, Hari Kondabolu (Totally Biased with W. Kamu Bell) joins host Tim Barnes in a conversation about comedy, race and Hari’s new album ‘Waiting For 2042’

Tim Barnes welcomes comic Sean White to the ‘It’s All True!’ podcast. They dicuss his transition to personal comedy, his dream of stealing Jon Stewart's job at The Daily Show, and his strange high school adventures. Originally from Alabama, Sean is now located in Chicago and can be seen in showcases and clubs throughout the Midwest and South. Called a "Gem" by RE:Com Chicago Comedy magazine, Sean White has been seen in clubs across 3 countries. His odd yet relatable style of quick thought provoking material landed him in the finals of the Hong Kong International Comedy competition with entrants from over 11 countries. Follow Don on Twitter at: @SeanWhiteComedy Theme Song: Freddie Nunez Sound Engineer: Faraz Hussain Cover Art: James Webb

The Whiskey Journal contributor Tim Barnes welcomes musician and storyteller Danny Black to the ‘It’s All True!’ podcast. The dissect the differences between the music and comedy business before Danny tells the long and winding tale of his odd friendship with a famous comic. Danny Black is a member of the musical group, The Blacks (originally called 'The Black Family') an insurgent country band from Chicago. They released two albums through Bloodshot Records. Danny also performs as a storyteller, and hosts The God, Sex & Death Variety Hour at The Hideout every fourth Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. This episode also features an original headline from Whiskey Journal writer Bronwyn Isaac. Theme Song: Freddie Nunez Sound Engineer: Faraz Hussain Cover Art: James Webb

The Whiskey Journal contributor Tim Barnes welcomes comedian Brian Babylon and journalist Molly Adams to the ‘It’s All True!’ podcast. They discuss how their unlikely friendship through co-hosting a radio program lead to them catching a flight to Los Angeles for a taping of the show Jeapordy. Brian Babylon is a stand up comic and panelest on the NPR game show Wait Wait Don't Tell Me! Molly Adams is a journalist who writes for Chicago Reader and has reported for NPR. They both host the call-in radio talk show, The Morning AMp which airs Monday through Friday in Chi-town & NWI. Listen on 89.5 FM (NWI/CHI), 90.7 FM (CHI) or WLUW 88.7 (CHI). Across the globe at Vocalo.org Twitter: @brianbabylon / @mollyelena Theme Song: Freddie Nunez Sound Engineer: Faraz Hussain Cover Art: James Webb Subscribe to 'It's All True!' on iTunes.

Comedian Michael Timlin talks to host Tim Barnes about his brief encounter with the law at a college party. Follow Michael on twitter at: @cowboytimlin

Tim Barnes welcomes Moth GrandSLAM champion Lily Be to the ‘It’s All True!’ podcast. Lily tells the sweet, lovely and horrifying story of discovering that the man she was engaged to was a bed-wetter. According to Gapers Block, "Be never writes her stories and relies on the oral tradition she grew up with." She produces a storytelling show called Stoop-Style Stories which takes place the last Thursday of each month at Rosa's Lounge in Humboldt Park. Follow Lily Be on twitter at: @queenlilybe

Tim Barnes welcomes comedian/writer/and closest comedy friend Ian Abramson to the ‘It’s All True!’ podcast. Ian was given the challenge to tell a story that he's never heard throughout there long friendship, and boy does it deliver. Ian has worked with the creators of Comedy Central's 'Dr. Katz' on various web projects including "The Pitch Show!"

Tim welcomes Moth GrandSLAM champion Shannon Cason to the 'It's All True!' podcast. Shannon tells him a funny true story about growing up in the mean streets of Detroit. Shannon is a contributor to NPR's Snap Judgment, a staff writer for WBEZ's Paper Machete, and hosts the 'Homemade Stories' podcast. This episode also features a headline from WJ contributor Ross Kelly. Get more info on Shannon at www.shanoncason.com Theme: Freddie Nunez Sound Engineer: Faraz Hussain