Each episode our 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 these fun and laid back chats are 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.
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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!
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Episode 32: Elizabeth Laidlaw
We’re back with one of Chicago’s most bad ass, bad asses. We chat about her acting career, how she’s focusing on creating again, and how making a new social media friend during the pandemic led to her newest project. GET IN HERE ALREADY!
Episode 31: Leah Jones
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!
Hanging out with Kevin & Kim
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.
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Episode 30: Amy Eaton
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?!
Catching Up With Corri & Sara
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!
Episode 29: The Ricky Harris
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!
Episode 28: Jen Usellis
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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!
Episode 27: Carly Oishi
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!
Episode 26: Steve Downes
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!
Getting to Know Your Host Part 3
We’re back with Viewer Questions and 4 Minutes with Kimmy gets a timer!
Get in here already!
Episode 25: Tanji Harper
Our guest this episode is an AMAZING person. She has focused her life on giving back to Chicago’s youth through her art and mentoring. We talk about her pandemic cooking, developing lasting relationships with her kids, and HOLY CRAP HOW DO YOU DO SO MUCH?!
Getting to Know Your Host 2
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!
Episode 24: Tania Richard
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!
Episode 22: David Chervony
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!
Getting to Know Your Host
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!
Episode 21: Deb Doetzer
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!
Episode 20: James VanOsdol
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!