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.

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.

GIVE US ALL OF THE BISCUITS.

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.

Sign up for her classes at sbtcooks.com

Michael Turrentine = Pure Joy

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. Love. Bill. Larkin.

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 some show called 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.

Our second episode 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.

Comedian, producer, actor, host. This guy does it all.

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.

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