Best The Threadless Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Chicagoverse 356 - Rod Phillips (Sofar Sounds) 20:43

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Rod Phillips, Event Producer at Sofar Sounds Chicago, guests on Dynasty Podcasts to reveal what goes into producing intimate live music events across the city. Phillips speaks on his role in the process, from interacting with talent to working with unconventional live music venues. The event producer also shares his selections for Chicago art…

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Chicagoverse 355 - Dr. Daniel Farrugia x Heidi Auvenshine (The Playpen Chicago) 24:15

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Dr. Daniel Farrugia, Founder at The Playpen Chicago and Heidi Auvenshine, Marketing and Partnerships Director at The Playpen Chicago, guest on Dynasty Podcasts to talk boats, Lake Michigan, and Chicago summers. Farrugia and Auvenshine delve into the Playpen Chicago mobile app, and detail how it connects boat captains, small businesses, influencers,…

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AI Patents Itself: The Invention Machine Is Here 1:08:26

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Send us a text What happens when you feed an AI its own code and ask it to improve itself? It invents something better, writes a patent for it, and files it. In 8 minutes. Dr. Marcus Weller did exactly that with Deep Invent, and the result made him realize his life had just changed. We're talking about an AI platform that analyzes patterns across a…

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Chicagoverse 354 - Greg Mohr and Scott Weiner (The Fifty/50 Group x The Alston) 25:13

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Dynasty Podcasts host Jaime Black visits Chicago steakhouse The Alston to interview Greg Mohr and Scott Weiner, Co-Founders at The Fifty/50 Group. Mohr and Weiner delve into the myriad of elevated experiences offered at The Alston, including tableside preparations, the champagne bar and wine room, the year-round outdoor terrace, and more. The Co-Fo…

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Chicagoverse 353 - Frank Dattalo (Havas Chicago) 23:19

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Frank Dattalo guests on Dynasty Podcasts to detail what goes into his role as Chief Creative Officer at Havas Chicago. Dattalo speaks about the high-low strategy the agency employs, and how Havas collaborates with creative talent like social influencers. The CCO also shares his thoughts on the role of AI in creative work, explains the collaborative…

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Chicagoverse 352 - Erica Duffy (Camera Ambassador) 38:02

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Dynasty Podcasts visits Chicago's Camera Ambassador at the CineCity Studios campus, where founder Erica Duffy speaks on the film equipment business' model and mission. Duffy reflects on the origins of Camera Ambassador as a service, and shares how she and her team help filmmakers find the right gear for their projects. The entrepreneur also detai…

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Chicagoverse 351 - Dean Nadya Mason (Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering) 23:00

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Dynasty Podcasts visits the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at The University of Chicago to interview Dean Nadya Mason. Dean Mason details the work being done at the PME across science and tech, and shares how the recent $21 million gift from philanthropist Thea Berggren benefits the school's health research and more. Dean Mason also speak…

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Chicagoverse 350 - Dr. Shyama Majumdar (Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation) 27:41

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Dr. Shyama Majumdar, Director of Science Accelerators and Investments at the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, guests on Dynasty Podcasts to speak about the Duality Accelerator program for early hardware and software quantum startups. Dr. Majumdar shares how startups benefit from the Polsky Center’s resources, including mentorship …

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Chicagoverse 349 - Jake Nickell x Lance Curran (Threadless x Artist Shops) 38:34

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Jake Nickell, Threadless and Artist Shops Founder and CEO, and Lance Curran, Artist Shops VIP Accounts Director, guest on Dynasty Podcasts to talk about 25 years of Threadless. Nickell recalls the early of Threadless, and how the business won out among his other entrepreneurial ventures. Nickell and Curran also delve into the culture of…

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Chicagoverse 348 - Troy Pryor (Creative Cypher x XL FEST) 32:06

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Entrepreneur, event producer, and storyteller Troy Pryor guests on Dynasty Podcasts to speak about XL FEST 2025, which happens August 14th through the 23rd at multiple locations across Chicago and brings together filmmakers, studio talent, and other film industry professionals for panels, screenings, and more. Pryor speaks on his Creative Cypher ve…

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Chicagoverse 347 - Kelli Lynch (88.9 FM, WRRG, Triton College Radio) 26:48

2M ago26:48

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Kelli Lynch, Program and Music Director at WRRG, 88.9 FM, Triton College Radio, guests on Dynasty Podcasts to talk about the suburban indie rock station's 50th anniversary. Lynch delves into the origins of WRRG, and details how college radio stays relevant in the age of streaming platforms. Host Jaime Black also reflects on his time as a WRRG DJ in…

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Chicagoverse 346 - Dr. Brian DeMarco (Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park) 26:51

2M ago26:51

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Jaime Black connects with Dr. Brian DeMarco, Director and Chief Technology Officer at the Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park and Director of the Illinois Quantum Information Science and Technology Center at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Dr. DeMarco breaks down all things quantum ahead of this week's Global Quantum Forum con…

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What the heck is going on with FUTR.tv? 7:38

2M ago7:38

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Send us a text Exciting Updates: New Projects, Podcasts, and More | FUTR.tv In this episode of FUTR.tv, I provide an update on my latest activities and projects. Due to a new day job and the launch of two new podcasts with mission.org, IT Visionaries and The Fleet, as well as "What the FUTR" for FUTRconnect, FUTR.tv episodes have been less frequent…

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Chicagoverse 345 - Live Event Strategies With Industry Professionals (Live @ Soho House Chicago) 31:39

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Heidi Auvenshine, Marketing and Partnerships Director of The Playpen Chicago™, and Jordan Williams, Founder at Chicago Run Collective and Press & Play Cafe, come together for the Live Event Strategies With Industry Professionals Dynasty Panelcast at Soho House Chicago. Williams and Auvenshine share what goes into activating a successful event, from…

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Chicagoverse 344 - Lisa Nucci (Choose Chicago) 27:41

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Dynasty Podcasts returns to Choose Chicago to speak with Lisa Nucci, the agency's Chief Marketing Officer, about the new Never Done, Never Outdone campaign. Nucci shares the origins and objectives of the new City of Chicago marketing campaign, detailing how the tourism office connected with residents from all corners of the city for their input on …

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Chicagoverse 343 - Developing Your Voice as a Content Creator (Live @ Soho House) 35:31

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Chicago creators Madeline Ford, Gianna Rieger (aka @g.wizzle_), and Dan Ways (aka Dan Hemenway) speak on the Developing Your Voice as a Content Creator Dynasty Panelcasts event at Soho House Chicago. The three social and digital creators share insights into their process and how they've developed and defined their unique online voices. They also op…

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Chicagoverse 342 - Lizzie Everett x Catherine Everett (@twosauced x Family Dinner x Saucy Media House) 29:58

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Lizzie Everett and Catherine Everett of @twosauced return to Dynasty Podcasts to speak about their new entrepreneurial ventures in an interview recorded at Tortello. The content creator sisters share details about their new social dining series Family Dinner, offering their thoughts on expanding into longform storytelling on YouTube. The Everetts a…

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Chicagoverse 341- Dario Monni x Jill Gray (Tortello Pastificio) 33:19

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Jaime Black visits Tortello Pastificio in Wicker Park to interview Dario Monni, the pasta shop'sChef and Co-owner, and Co-owner Jill Gray. Monni and Gray speak on the level of care that goes into every element of managing Tortello, from the emphasis on high quality ingredients to the menu offerings and more. Monni also shares his culinary inspir…

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Chicagoverse 340 - Henry Cai (3LP) 21:25

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Jaime Black visits upscale Chinese fast food spot 3LP to talk to restaurant owner and entrepreneur Henry Cai. Cai speaks on the journey of taking 3LP from an Instagram order concept to a ghost kitchen project to setting up shop in a brick and mortar location in the Bridgeport neighborhood. The restaurateur also shares how collaborations with local …

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Chicagoverse 339 - Drew Brinkoetter x Chris Tilson (Goose) 30:36

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Entrepreneurs Drew Brinkoetter and Chris Tilson guest on Dynasty Podcasts to share what goes into managing Goose, the Chicago-based operating system for pet care companies. Brinkoetter and Tilson speak about Goose raising $13.4M in seed funding and share how that funding empowers the company to better serve pet care businesses. The co-founders also…

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Chicagoverse 338 - Ari Bendersky (Something Glorious) 30:02

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Chicago journalist Ari Bendersky guests on Dynasty Podcasts to talk about his Something Glorious Substack blog, which focuses on F+B, travel, and more, and details what goes into sustaining an independent media project. Bendersky speaks on how Chicago's local media scene has changed in recent years, and how he's adapted his own freelancing work as …

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The Art of Business and the Power of Community: 25 Years of Threadless With Founder Jake Nickell 37:31

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Send us a text Today we have a very special guest on. He founded a company at the dawn of the internet age, and it is still going strong, celebrating its 25 anniversary. So we are going to talk with him about his journey, so stay tuned. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with another FUTR podcast. I have with me Jake Nickell, he and Jacob DeH…

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Chicagoverse 337 - Alexander Tammaru x Moon Abbott (New Generation Filmmakers Forum) 31:23

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Alexander Tammaru and Moon Abbott, Co-Founders and Festival Directors at New Generation Filmmakers Forum, guest on Dynasty Podcasts to discuss their growing film festival operation. The Co-Founders speak on the mission of supporting independent filmmakers through the annual New Generation Filmmakers Forum, and share their thoughts on making films i…

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Chicagoverse 336 - Wesley Julian x Winter Davis (Independent Film Alliance Chicago) 29:31

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Wesley Julian and Winter Davis, Executive Director and Events and Volunteer Manager, respectively, at the Independent Film Alliance Chicago, guest on Dynasty Podcasts to share how the IFA supports Chicago filmmakers. Julian and Davis reveal how independent filmmakers can find community and connectivity through the IFA Chicago's member events and vo…

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Chicagoverse 335 - Vincent Shade (CineCity Studios) 25:28

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Dynasty Podcasts visits CineCity Studios to connect with Vincent Shade, CineCity's Director of Media and Cinematic Development. Shade shares CineCity's role in Chicago film industries, and details the myriad of services the studio and film hub offers to productions across movies, TV, commercials, and more. The Director of Media and Cinematic Develo…

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Chicagoverse 334 - DIY Filmmaking In Chicago (Live @ Soho House Chicago) 42:48

5M ago42:48

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Three visual professionals, Sarah Minnie (Head of Artist Development and Production at OTV | Open Television), McKenzie Chinn (Director, 'A Real One'), and Armin Korsos (Founder, Director at Caymanite, Founder at Filmmaker Friday Chicago), come together for DIY Filmmaking In Chicago, a Dynasty Panelcasts conversation recorded at Soho House Chicago.…

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Chicagoverse 333 - Brian Siedband x Gordy Sang (Quality Meats Creative) 31:39

5M ago31:39

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Brian Siedband and Gordy Sang, Co-Founders and Co-CCOs at Quality Meats Creative, join Dynasty Podcasts to talk about what goes into running an independent creative agency. The co-founders speak on the growth of and positive reception to Quality Meats, detail what makes a client a good fit for the agency, and share their reaction to Quality Meats b…

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Chicagoverse 332 - John Geletka (Geletka+) 21:39

5M ago21:39

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Geletka+ founder John Geletka guests on Dynasty Podcasts to talk about his Chicago-based creative agency. Geletka recalls his extensive creative industry experience and details the agency's pandemic-era origins. He also shares what clients get from working with Geletka+ and speaks on the the agency's Rare Sightings production division.…

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Chicagoverse 331 - Shelby Georgis (HLK) 18:14

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Shelby Georgis, Partner and CCO at creative house HLK, visits Dynasty Podcasts to speak about the agency's new Chicago location. Georgis shares what led to the St. Louis firm opening a Chicago office, and offers her take on the Midwestern work ethic. The Partner and CCO also talks about the impact of in-person work on younger professionals, revea…

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Major League Pickleball: Behind the Scenes with Texas Ranchers Owner Evan Floersch 39:44

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Send us a text What sport attracts celebrities like Lebron James and Lil Wayne? Why that would be the fastest growing sport in America of course. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with another FUTR podcast. Today we have with us Evan Floersch, Co-Owner and CEO of the Major League Pickleball team the Texas Ranchers. So we are going to get an …

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Chicagoverse 330 - Breaking Into Chicago Tech (Live @ Soho House Chicago) 30:07

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Three Chicago business leaders come together for a Dynasty Panelcasts event on Breaking Into Chicago Tech at Soho House Chicago. Sophie Sturdevant, Director, Content Marketing at Intersect Illinois, Trenton Dunn, Director, ThinkChicago at World Business Chicago, and Tifair Hamed, Chief Growth Officer at P33 speak about the state of Chicago tech, an…

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Chicagoverse 329 - Germán González (UMMO x Loft 22) 24:17

5M ago24:17

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SOMOS Hospitality Group Managing Partner Germán González visits Dynasty Podcasts to talk about River North hotspots UMMO and Loft 22. González delves into the vibes of Loft 22, from the deliberate music selection to the patron experience to the design work via Studio K Creative. The Managing Partner also speaks on UMMO's Italian fusion menu, SO…

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Chicagoverse 328 - Getting Booked At Chicago Venues (Live @ Soho House Chicago) 33:30

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Talent buyers from some of Chicago’s premier live music venues join a Dynasty Panelcasts event at Soho House Chicago to share insights for artists looking to get booked for live shows. Dan Apodaca, Senior Talent Buyer at Schubas Tavern and Lincoln Hall and Brent Heyl, Director of Music at 16" On Center(Empty Bottle, Salt Shed, Thalia Hall, and more…

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Chicagoverse 327 - In Conversation With Leaders In Chicago's DIY Music Scene 31:48

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Dynasty Podcasts partners with the DePaul Music Business Organization (DMBO) for From The Ground Up: In Conversation With Leaders In Chicago's DIY Music Scene, recorded at DePaul University. House Calls Co-founder & Creative Director Drew Conner and Bookclub Co-Founders Cam Stacey and Kevante “K.O.” Weakley join DMBO Co-President Madison Manor and …

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Chicagoverse 326 - LaShun Tines 21:06

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LaShun Tines checks in with Dynasty Podcasts to talk about his career as a designer and creative director. Tines speaks about the goals of his annual Art Of Blackness event, the importance of supporting other creatives, and how he broke into the tech space in Chicago.By Dynasty Podcasts

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Dirt, Fun, and High-Tech: Dust Moto's Game-Changing Electric Dirtbikes 40:30

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Send us a text Today we are going to be focusing on technology that really makes life fun, so stay tuned. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with another FUTR podcast. We have with us Colin Godby, CEO & Founder at Dust Moto. Dust Moto is building the electric dirt bike the industry wants, and needs. They are now taking limited pre-orders fir …

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The Awe and Excitement of Oilstainlab's New HF11 Supercar Brings the Joy Back to Driving 35:39

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Send us a text When you mix beauty, engineering and and pure excitement into something that just makes you say, "Hell Yes!", you get a supercar that will blow your mind. Oilstainlab's HF11 is a car built for drivers. Today we have with us Nitkita Bridan. In 2019, he and his brother Ilya formed Oilstainlabs, to begin producing a one of a kind superc…

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Chicagoverse 325 - Keez Carter (@richoffimpact) 23:08

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Chicago creator Keez Carter checks in with Dynasty Podcasts to talk about the parts of the city you might not have seen. Carter details how he developed his @richoffimpact channel on TikTok, and how his online brand grew out of showcasing restaurants and other parts of Chicago that tourists and even some locals never visit. The social media creato…

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Electric Hydrofoiling into the Future: Transforming Water Travel with David Tyler! 39:06

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Send us a text Today we are talking to our guest about the journey from High-performance racing sailboats and aerospace technology to creating a vision to transform nautical transportation, so stay tuned. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with another FUTR podcast. We have with us, David Tyler, Co-Founder and Managing Director, North America…

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Zynga Has Our Attention 25:08

7M ago25:08

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Send us a text The world has changed a lot in short amount of time, and the way buying happens has changed along with it. Today we live in an attention economy, and getting your message out can be really challenging. Today we are going talk about how one company is capturing that attention share. Hey everybody, this is Chris Brandt here with anothe…

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Chicagoverse 324- Tobi Abawonse 38:22

7M ago38:22

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Visual creator Tobi Abawonse checks in with Dynasty Podcasts to share insights into his architecture-focused photography and filmmaking work. Abawonse speaks about his recently completed project shooting 180 short architectural films, detailing the behind the scenes work that went into producing and completing such an ambitious body of work.…

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Chicagoverse 323- Monetizing Your Creative Career (Live @ Soho House) 44:13

8M ago44:13

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In a Dynasty Panelcasts event recorded at Soho House Chicago, social creator Grace Andrews, DJ/podcaster/event producer Sherm In The Booth, and video producer Eddie Supa come together to share their strategies for monetizing their creative crafts. The trio of creatives share insights into their business strategies, including how they price their se…

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Chicagoverse 322 - Armin Korsos (Filmmaker Friday Chicago) 53:38

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Filmmaker and entrepreneur Armin Korsos visits Dynasty Podcasts to speak about his work cultivating community among Chicago’s film talent with his monthly Filmmaker Friday meetup series, which includes collaborations with Chicago's DCASE office and more. Korsos also details his ambitious directorial projects with his Caymanite company, as well as h…

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Chicagoverse 321 - Unlocking Creativity With Creative Directors 41:12

9M ago41:12

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In a panel recorded at Soho House Chicago, three of Chicago's top Creative Directors come together to share insights into their creative process. Chad Ingram, Executive Creative Director @ FCB Chicago, Alex Zamiar, Group Creative Director @ Highdive, and Katie Bero, Group Creative Director @ DDB speak about notable client campaigns and what made th…

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Nail Your Next Podcast: The Ultimate Guest Guide, Tips and Tricks 23:01

10M ago23:01

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Send us a text Being on a podcast is a great way to get your message out, but are you ready. Preparing to be a guest on a podcast and not sure what to do? This video is your ultimate guide! Gain confidence as it covers essential tips, from preparing, picking your location, setting up your lighting, getting your computer ready, setting up the ideal …

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Chicagoverse 320 - Social Strategies From Chicago Influencers 33:23

11M ago33:23

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In a Dynasty Panelcasts event recorded at Soho House Chicago, social media professionals Sarah Yi (@agirlaboutchicago) and sisters Lizzie and Catherine Everett (@twosauced) share insights into their careers as creators and influencers. The panelists share their approaches to building their online audiences, reveal how they develop working relations…

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Unlocking the Power of the Sun: BoxPower's Modular Solar Revolution! 48:53

11M ago48:53

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Send us a text I love talking about technology that can make the world a better place, and today we are going to be talking about an interesting solar initiative, so stay tuned. Today I have with me Angelo Campus, CEO and founder of Boxpower.io, a company that is helping to bring renewable energy to where it is most needed. They are building solar …

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AI Reality Check: What’s Really Happening Behind the Hype? 42:09

12M ago42:09

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Send us a text There is so much happening in AI right now it is hard to keep track of the latest changes, but are people getting real value out of it. Today we are going to dig into where things are going. Stay tuned. Today we have with us, Mark Kurtz CTO at Neural Magic where Mark leads a team of engineers and researchers creating cutting-edge sol…

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Pickleball Passion and Purpose: High-Tech Pickleball Scoring with Dropshot 30:18

12M ago30:18

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Send us a text Today I am doing something a little different, I am going to talk about tech in America's fastest growing sport, so stay tuned. I am not sure if it is because I have become a man of a certain age, but I have fallen in love with Pickleball. If you are not aware of it, Pickleball is America's fastest growing sport. In my town we are se…

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Saving Lives with Science: The Future of Maternal and Infant Health 36:37

12M ago36:37

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Send us a text The United States spends more on health care than other wealthy nations, with worse results. Most concerning is that we have seen declines in infant and maternal health. But what is driving this and how do we change course. Today we are going to be digging into the important role of data in healthcare. Hey everybody, this is Chris Br…