Best Kevin Gerber Podcasts (2025)

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OTL #1,002: A college in degree in Illinois can go a long way, The Secret History of Kitty Haywood 38:27

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Mike Stephen discusses a new report that shows a college degree is the most promising path to a good job in Illinois with Chalkbeat Chicago bureau chief Becky Vevea and then discovers the Secret History of 20th century soul vocalist Kitty Haywood.By Mike Stephen

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🚀 Is Google Still King for Home-Service Leads in the Age of AI? - Dennis Yu & Jim Klauck Discuss 59:08

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🚀 Is Google Still King for Home-Service Leads in the Age of AI? On today’s episode, Jim Klauck sits down with Dennis Yu, renowned digital marketing expert, to tackle a question every contractor is asking: Does Google still dominate lead generation as AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini rise? Dennis breaks down why Google’s hardware, data, and e…

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OTL #1,001: Straight Outta Skokie, Creative Cypher's Chicago entertainment ecosystem 38:33

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Mike Stephen talks to Al Krockey, the author of a new book about coming of age in the 1960s and 70s in Skokie and Chicago called Straight Outta Skokie, and then learns about the plans Creative Cypher has for building an entertainment ecosystem in Chicago from founder Troy Pryor and interim president Cindy Beasley.…

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OTL #1,000: The 1,000th episode live from Fitzgerald's! 1:29:53

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Mike Stephen hosts his 1,000th episode of Outside the Loop at Fitzgerald's Nightclub! Guests include: -Will Duncan and Jess King, owners of Fitzgerald's -Dominic Pacyga, professor emeritus of history at Columbia College Chicago and author of Clout City -Steve Krakow (aka: Plastic Crimewave), local musician and author of The Secret History of Chicag…

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From Foster Care to Fortune: The Lance Bachmann Story 59:17

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Join us on this riveting episode of Contractor Stories as Jim Klauck sits down with Lance Bachmann, a self-made millionaire who rose from a troubled childhood in the foster care system to become a successful entrepreneur and business leader. Lance shares his candid journey, detailing the adversities he faced and how they shaped his relentless drive…

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357 Merry Marvel Holiday Traditions 1:05:56

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Sean and Paul discuss their Marvel-themed holiday traditions while sharing a few from listeners. Who knows? Perhaps you’ll be inspired to start a new tradition this Merry Marvel holiday season!By Sean Gerber

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OTL #999: The new editor in chief of the Chicago Reader, How are CPS students doing after they graduate?, New Holiday music from Kevin Brown 44:37

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Mike Stephen talks to Sarah Conway, the new editor in chief of the Chicago Reader, about the future of the paper, discusses Chicago Public Schools student educational attainment post-graduation with the To&Through Project director of data and research Alexandra Usher, and gets the lowdown on new Holiday music from local guitarist Kevin Brown.…

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OTL #998: Rethinking housing in Chicago and beyond, The Robert Townsend Pop-Up Film Fest, Public transit reliability 38:24

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Mike Stephen learns about a new exhibit at the National Public Housing Museum from UIC architecture professor Alexander Eisenschmidt, chats with actor and director Robert Townsend about his upcoming Chicago pop-up film fest, and re-visits a segment on local public transit reliability.By Mike Stephen

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OTL #997: Local journalism ethics in a time of ICE occupation, New music from These Peaches, The Haitian American Museum of Chicago 39:24

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Mike Stephen discusses the role of local journalists during a time of local ICE occupation with McKinley Park News publisher Justin Kerr, gets the lowdown on new music from the local band These Peaches from frontman Rich Klevgard, and learns about the significance of the Haitian American Museum of Chicago from founder and CEO Elsie Hernandez. AND..…

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OTL #996: Home for the Holidays helps those in need, Indiscipline: The music of King Crimson, The Secret History of Charles E. Gerber 37:20

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Mike Stephen learns about a local initiative called Home for the Holidays that helps those less fortunate this Holiday season from founder Chef Ora Thompson, gets a preview of a local King Crimson tribute band show from band leader Eric Butler, and discovers the Secret History of local actor and musician Charles E. Gerber. AND...come out to Fitzger…

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Scott Levy, Building Peak Performance with Neuroscience and AI 'Lego' Bricks - Innova.buzz 691 56:59

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit innovabiz.substack.com Our guest in this episode is Scott Levy, the founder and CEO of ResultMaps. Scott is on a mission to help the world be its “inspired best” by architecting systems that clear away the “friction” of modern work. He combines a deep understanding of neuroscience with a…

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OTL #995: Helping local veterans in need, New music from The Gunshy, Chicago is a little less ratty 36:39

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Mike Stephen learns about a local nonprofit dedicated to helping veterans during this difficult time called Veterans Assistance Partnership from founder Tatshee Simmons, gets the lowdown on new local music from The Gunshy, and revisits a segment that explores rats in Chicago. AND...come out to Fitzgerald's at 6615 W. Roosevelt Rd. in Berwyn on Satu…

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Episode 27 - Bonus - Michael E. Gerber - ’The E-Myth’ 36:14

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Michael E. Gerber joins Jim Klauck on the podcast today! Inc. Magazine calls him “the World’s #1 Small Business Guru” — the entrepreneurial and small business thought leader who has impacted the lives of millions of small business owners and hundreds of thousands of companies worldwide for over 40 years. Michael E. Gerber is the author of the NY Ti…

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OTL #994: The state of local news, The Secret History of Aura 41:00

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Mike Stephen discusses the state of local news in 2025 with Medill professor Tim Franklin and then dives into the Secret History of the 1970s Chicago horn rock band Aura. AND...come out to Fitzgerald's at 6615 W. Roosevelt Rd. in Berwyn on Saturday, November 22, at 3:00 p.m. for the Outside the Loop 1,000th episode taping! It's a FREE event, but yo…

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OTL #993: Curbside compassion with Yo Soy Ella, Takeout 25's new cookbook, New local music from Terry White 41:27

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Mike Stephen visits Yo Soy Ella's Curbside Compassion van to learn about their therapy services from founder and executive director Sarah Taylor, explores the new Takeout 25 Community Cookbook with founder Ravi Parakkat, and gets the lowdown on new music from local musician Terry White.By Mike Stephen

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Joanna Zhang, Connecting Strategy with Soul for a Thriving Business - Innova.buzz 690 55:16

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Our guest in this episode is Joanna Zhang, who helps leaders connect strategy with soul to build businesses on a solid foundation. Joanna’s own journey, marked by three profound personal transformations, led her from being a transactional professional living a “gray color” life to becoming a balanced, spiritual leader. In our wonderful chat, Joanna…

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OTL #992: Revisiting Media Burn and the Center For Immigrant Progress, The Secret History of Panicsville 39:19

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Mike Stephen rewinds to get the story of Chicago's Media Burn archive and the Center for Immigrant Progress and then discovers the Secret History of Panicsville. AND we have a special announcement!By Mike Stephen

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OTL #991: Ending political maps in Illinois?, Fewer wrongful convictions overturned, Share Our Spare helps families 39:40

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Mike Stephen learns about the effort to end politically drawn voting maps in Illinois from Chicago Magazine writer Ted McClelland, discusses the slowdown in overturning wrongful convictions in Cook County with Injustice Watch reporter Dan Hinkel, and highlights the important work of Share Our Spare in supporting young children and families with int…

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Emma Möller, Shaping a Brighter AI Future by Leading with Human-Centered Curiosity - Innova.Buzz 689 49:35

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Our guest in this episode is Emma Möller, an AI strategist and former diplomat with a fascinating journey from a small village in Sweden to the forefront of global technology strategy. Emma helps leaders navigate the complex systems of AI, drawing on her deep understanding of how the frameworks we build shape our human reality. In our chat, we expl…

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OTL #990: Accessory dwelling units are legal (mostly), Federal government funding cuts for CPS, TaskForce celebrates inclusion in the West Side and beyond 40:44

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Mike Stephen learns about Chicago's new ordinance allowing accessory dwelling units in certain areas from Illinois Answers Project reporter Alex Nitkin, discusses the federal funding cuts to Chicago Public Schools with Chalkbeat Chicago bureau chief Becky Vevea, and gets the lowdown on how TaskForce works to promote inclusion on the city's West Sid…

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Patrick van der Burght, Unlocking the Power of 'Yes' with the Proven Science of Ethical Influence - Innova.Buzz 688 54:31

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Our guest in this episode is Patrick van der Burght, one of the world's leading experts in the science of ethical persuasion. After a challenging start as a sales rep for a product with a terrible reputation, Patrick discovered the powerful work of Dr. Robert Cialdini, using its principles to turn that product into a market leader. He now dedicates…

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OTL #989: A Chicago TIF update, New local music with a worldwide influence, Previewing the Black Fine Art Faire 43:07

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Mike Stephen gets an update on the latest Chicago TIF numbers from Tom Tresser of the TIF Illumination Project, chats with local musician Carlo Basile about his local music with a worldwide influence, and previews the Back Fine Art Faire with Patricia Andrews-Keenan, founder of Pigment International.…

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🎙️ Endless Energy’s Rise: Inside Amanda Perkins’ Playbook for Scaling Home Services 32:48

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Join host Jim Klauck on the Contractors' Stories Podcast 🎧 as he sits down with Amanda Perkins from Endless Energy ⚡ in Marlborough, MA. Amanda shares her personal journey 🛤️ — weaving her life experiences into her role at Endless Energy. From overcoming challenges 💪 to helping homeowners create more efficient, comfortable spaces 🏡, Amanda’s story …

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Ali Hafizji, Escaping the Build Trap: From Passionate Builder to Business Owner - Innova.buzz 687 46:40

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Our guest in this episode is Ali Hafizji, the CEO of Wednesday Solutions, who joins us from Pune, India. He's on a critical mission to steer startup founders away from the chaos and waste that often plagues their journey, offering them a clear, systematic path to success. In our chat, Ali Hafizji breaks down the fundamental mindset shift that separ…

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356 Remembering Robert Redford 53:03

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Sean Gerber celebrates the life, career, and legacy of the incomparable Robert Redford.By Sean Gerber

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OTL #988: How the Chicago area gets its news, Exploring the brain science locally, The Secret History of Lani Hall 43:03

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Mike Stephen discusses the results of a new report on how Chicago gets its news with Medill professors Tim Franklin and Stephanie Edgerly, gets a preview of some upcoming local events about the brain from Illinois Science Council founder Monica Metzler, and discovers the Secret History of Lani Hall.By Mike Stephen

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Kevin Perlmutter, Build Lifelong Brand Loyalty by Honouring Your Customer's Emotional Motivation - Innova.buzz 686 1:05:28

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Our guest in this episode is Kevin Perlmutter, author of Brand Desire and a brand strategist who has codified the complex world of human emotion into an actionable framework. Kevin provides a system for businesses to move beyond mere transactions and build genuine, lasting connections with the people they serve. In our fascinating chat, we dive int…

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OTL #987: Trying to avoid an Illinois transit fiscal cliff, New "emergency" rules for prison communication 42:30

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Mike Stephen discusses the work being done to avoid a transit fiscal cliff in Illinois with state representative Kam Buckner (26th) and John Greenfield, editor of Streetsblog Chicago. Then, John Howard Association executive director Jennifer Vollen-Katz discusses new "emergency" rules put in place to regulate communication with those who are incarc…

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Matt Stanley, The Secret Sauce of Marketing: Empathy, Onboarding, and the Human Touch - Innova.Buzz 685 1:20:49

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Our guest in this episode is Matt Stanley, the founder of Get Reviews and Leads and a passionate marketing architect with 30 years of experience. What started as a fascination with the early internet evolved into a mission-driven career for Matt, focused on using technology to serve people and build thriving, human-centered businesses. In our chat,…

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OTL #986: A look into Illinois' finances, The 100K Project wants you to run for office, The Secret History of Henry Threadgill 36:08

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Mike Stephen learns about a new way to explore Illinois finances through the Fiscal Futures data hub with UIC professor David Merriman, gets an update on the 100K Project, and discovers the Secret History of Chicago avant-garde jazz musician Henry Threadgill.By Mike Stephen

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Ruth Kent, From Psychological Safety to AI as a Collaborative Partner - Innova.buzz 684 1:09:49

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Our guest in this episode is Ruth Kent, a passionate advisor who began her career as a teacher with a love for public health. Driven by a deep sense of purpose, she now blends these two worlds to help organizations create more human-centered and effective ways to learn and thrive. In our wonderful chat, Ruth shares her pragmatic approach to navigat…

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355 Chris Hemsworth, D23, Fantastic Four, and holiday specials 55:41

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Sean Gerber reacts to Chris Hemsworth’s comments about the prospects of another Thor film after Avengers: Doomsday (and Secret Wars). Sean also examines the newly announced dates for the D23 Expo and how Marvel Studios may approach that event and SDCC next summer. Then, it’s time to open up the MCU Mailbag to answer listener questions about the aud…

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OTL #985: Chicago's new public housing museum, The Chicago Immigrant Orchestra's new music, The Secret History of Nancy Faust 42:43

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Mike Stephen discusses the importance of preserving public housing history with Dr. Lisa Yun Lee, the executive director of the National Public Housing Museum, learns about new music from the Chicago Immigrant Orchestra with band co-director Fareed Haque, and discovers the Secret History of local stadium organist Nancy Faust.…

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Jennifer K. Hill, From Tech CEO to Cracking the Code of Human Connection - Innova.Buzz 683 52:10

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Our guest in this episode is Jennifer K. Hill, an exited founder and tech CEO who is now cracking the code of human connection through her company, OptiMatch. Her mission was born from what she calls "survival," a personal journey to understand herself after realising she was the "common denominator" in her own relational breakdowns. In our wonderf…

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509 Russias War on Ukraine Peter Zeihan Russian New World Order NATO Economic Agricultural Fallout v1 27:55

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Today, Jason welcomes geopolitical expert Peter Zeihan to the show today to discuss the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Peter discusses Putin's motivations, Russia's demographics and energy exports and if the response from the West will be enough to stop this conflict. What are the short and long term economic and agricultural implications …

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OTL #984: Faulty DUI science, The push to pay student teachers in Illinois 36:40

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Mike Stephen chats with Injustice Watch senior investigative reporter Maya Dukmasova about a local lab practicing faulty science that resulted in wrongful DUI convictions and then discusses the push to pay student teachers in Illinois with Percy Julian Middle School teacher Ashley Kannan.By Mike Stephen

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Jem Fuller, Stripping Away the Noise to Find Purpose and Genuine Human Connection - Innova.buzz 682 57:48

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Our guest in this episode is Jem Fuller, a leadership and culture coach and author from the beautiful Bells Beach, Victoria. For over a decade, Jem has been guiding people on profound journeys, both literally to the Himalayas and metaphorically inward, to help them build frameworks for genuine connection and purpose. In our wonderful chat, Jem shar…

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OTL #983: The future of rent stabilization in Illinois, XL Fest brings Chicago creatives together 35:13

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Mike Stephen discusses the push for rent stabilization in Illinois with the Lift the Ban campaign coordinator Diego Morales and then learns about XL Fest, a local festival that brings Chicago creatives together, from Creative Cypher founder Troy Pryor.By Mike Stephen

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Jason Van Orden, Unlock Your Genius: From "Prompt and Pray" to AI Partnership - Innova.Buzz 681 1:15:56

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Our guest in this episode is Jason Van Orden, a business strategist who uniquely combines his background as a software engineer with two decades of marketing expertise. He has dedicated his career to helping creators and thought leaders build sustainable businesses, and now he’s pioneering how they can partner with AI to amplify their impact. In ou…

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Unleashing Small Business Success: Michael E. Gerber's Proven Path 58:26

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In this episode, Jim welcomes Michael E. Gerber, the renowned small business guru and author of the E-Myth series, to discuss his groundbreaking insights into small business success. With over 34 books to his name, Michael delves into the critical elements that can transform a struggling business into a thriving enterprise. Michael shares the inspi…

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OTL #982: Joy Tea wants to wow Chicagoland, An Illinois civil rights history update, The Secret History of Billy Hinton 38:53

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Mike Stephen talks the art of tea with Max Blessen, owner of Chicagoland's Joy Tea, gets an update on civil rights history in Illinois, and discovers the Secret History of the versatile musician from Chicago Billy Hinton.By Mike Stephen

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Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio, The Business of You: Become the CEO of Your Life - Innova.buzz 680 53:21

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Our guests in this episode are Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio, the dynamic storyteller-and-strategist duo behind Lead It Like Lasso. They've channeled their passion for helping people find their path into a groundbreaking new book and AI-powered app called The Business of You. In our conversation, Marnie and Nick explored their brilliant framewo…

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OTL #981: The compact disc isn't going quietly, Chicago before the Fire 39:47

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Mike Stephen talks with Chicago Reader staff writer Leor Galil about the resurgence of the compact disc, then delves into the history of Chicago before the Great Fire of 1871 with Northwestern University economics professor Louis P. Cain, author of the new book Chicago Before the Fire: An Economic History.…

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Gemini AI, Mastering the AI Paradox: Why the Ultimate Upgrade is YOU - Innova.buzz 679 50:22

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My guest in this special feature is Gemini AI, a large language model from Google. Born from a vast ocean of human knowledge, text, and code, its purpose is to act as a conversational partner to help us find patterns and unlock our own creativity. In my fascinating dialogue with Gemini, we explored how to partner with artificial intelligence not to…

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354 The Fantastic Four: First Steps spoiler review 2:18:16

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The Fantastic Four’s first steps in the MCU have proven successful as Marvel’s First Family finally get their cinematic due. We couldn’t be happier to break it all down in this spoiler review!By Sean Gerber

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OTL #980: The Urban Growers Collective, Edgewater Music Fest, The Secret History of Jimmy Rogers 44:52

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Mike Stephen learns about the important work of Chicago's Urban Growers Collective from herbalism conductor Rev. Kim Crutcher, gets a preview of the Edgewater Music Fest from Garrett Karp, executive director of the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce, and discovers the Secret History of Chicago blues guitarist Jimmy Rogers.…

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508: 1,000 Years of Global Financial Data with Bryan Taylor 29:51

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Dr. Bryan Taylor joins Jason Hartman as they rewind the clock 1,000 years to look at the history of interest rates and housing costs. The bubonic plague and the Spanish Flu have both had an impact on economics. How does this relate to Coronavirus? Living in urban areas has historically been out of necessity. Currently, technological advances have t…

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Kim Doyal, From Prompts to Partnership: Where the Real AI Magic Begins - Innova.Buzz 678 51:15

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Our guest in this episode is the wonderfully energetic Kim Doyal, a creator and entrepreneur who has always stayed ahead of the curve. With her infectious excitement, Kim is now exploring how to partner with AI, moving beyond basic content generation to build bespoke solutions and unlock remarkable new possibilities. In our conversation, she shares…

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353 Kevin Feige talks Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, X-Men, Blade, and more! 57:55

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Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has had a lot to say during the press tour for The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Sean breaks down the Marvel chief’s comments on FF, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, X-Men recasting, Blade still being alive, and more! Hosted by ⁠⁠Sean Gerber⁠⁠. Follow MCU Fan Show on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠X (formerly Twitter)⁠⁠!…

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OTL #979: Clarendon Hills Kid, Share Our Spare provides community resources 40:11

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Mike Stephen talks to Roger Day Bain, the author of a new book about growing up in suburban Clarendon Hills called Clarendon Hills Kid and a book about a very non-linear career path entitled Hardly Working: How I Found a Career and Kept My Soul. Then, we learn about the continuing great work of Chicago's Share Our Spare and its quest to find new fu…