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Patti Smith Reflects and Lives in the Moment
Chicago Humanities Tapes
09/26/23 • 60 min
Today’s episode features a first: two programs from the same speaker at different moments in history - Patti Smith: as interviewed by Jessica Hopper in 2019, and back again in 2022, telling stories and singing live with guitar accompaniment from her son Jackson.
SHOW NOTES:
Watch the full conversations from 2019 here and from 2022 here.
Read the podcast transcript.
CW: Light profanity.
Photo: Patti Smith at the Chicago Humanities Fall Festival at the Symphony Center.
Photo: Patti Smith at the Music Box Theatre with a photo of Maryam Mirzakhani.
Photo: Patti Smith at the Music Box Theatre with a photo of a porcelain bird.
Patti Smith, Year of the Monkey
Patti Smith, A Book of Days
Jessica Hopper, The First Collection of Criticism By A Living Female Rock Critic
Episode photo by Steven Sebring
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Gigi Gorgeous and Gottmik on Transgender Expression
Chicago Humanities Tapes
06/27/23 • 64 min
Happy Pride Month! YouTube star and transgender activist Gigi Gorgeous chats with her bff Gottmik, the drag performer, makeup artist, and first transgender male to compete on RuPaul’s Drag Race, about friendship, sex, and all things trans. Actor and Miss Gay USofA pageant winner Aurora Sexton interviews the two icons with thoughtful humor and plenty of tea.
SHOW NOTES:
Read the podcast transcript.
CW: Profanity, consensual deadnaming and discussion of hate crimes. Get into it!
Gigi Gorgeous & Gottmik, The T Guide: Our Trans Experiences and a Celebration of Gender Expression―Man, Woman, Nonbinary, and Beyond
Learn more about the many trans/queer icons that were name dropped:
Courtney Act, Laith Ashley, David Bowie, Lina Bradford, Candis Cayne, Sasha Colby, Divine, Jazz Jennings, Hayley Kiyoko, Adam Lambert, Amanda Lepore, Sarah McBride, Kim Petras, Alok Vaid-Menon, John Waters
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Marvel's Simu Liu on Acting, Abercrombie, and Family
Chicago Humanities Tapes
05/02/23 • 48 min
Gain intimate access to the sold out evening with Simu Liu, the star of Marvel's first ever Asian superhero movie Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Join Liu, who you may also know from the very bingeable Kim’s Convenience, for a conversation with Joanne Molinaro (aka “The Korean Vegan") at Chicago’s historic movie theater the Music Box, where topics include being an Abercrombie model, inspirational tips to keep going in your pursuit as an actor, and a thoughtful perspective on a difficult early family dynamic.
SHOW NOTES:
Watch the full conversation here.
Read the podcast transcript.
CW: Playfully PG.
Photo: Simu Liu and Joanne Molinaro on stage at the Music Box Theatre.
Simu Liu, We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story
Joanne Molinaro, TheKoreanVegan.com
TikTok @thekoreanvegan
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Top Chef's Kwame Onwuachi on Authentic Cooking
Chicago Humanities Tapes
05/30/23 • 40 min
Learn cooking tips and fresh insight from James Beard Award-winning chef and Top Chef judge and contestant Kwame Onwuachi, interviewed by Chicago comedians Dario Durham and Sara Faddah of the podcast 77 Flavors of Chicago. Topics also include the history of collard greens, what his mom makes for him when he's home, and the coolest person he's ever cooked for.
SHOW NOTES:
Watch the full conversation here.
Read the podcast transcript.
CW: Profanity.
Photo: Dario Durham, Sara Faddah, and Kwame Onwuachi at the Chicago Humanities Spring Festival in 2022.
Photo: Kwame Onwuachi at the Chicago Humanities Spring Festival in 2022.
My America: Recipes From a Young Black Chef (2022)
Notes From a Young Black Chef: A Memoir (2019)
77 Flavors of Chicago podcast
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Stacey Abrams on Writing, Ruth E. Carter on Costume Design
Chicago Humanities Tapes
09/12/23 • 63 min
Today’s episode features two programs from multi-talented Black women on how to capture what it is to be human in two different art forms. We’ll hear from best selling author, voting rights advocate, and history making Stacey Abrams in conversation with CNN’s Jake Tapper on her latest thriller novel Rogue Justice, followed by the inspiring Oscar winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter as she looks back on her career as depicted in Art of Ruth E. Carter: Costuming Black History and the Afrofuture, from Do the Right Thing to Black Panther.
SHOW NOTES:
Watch the full conversation of Stacey Abrams with Jake Tapper here.
Read the podcast transcript.
Rogue Justice: a Thriller, Stacey Abrams
All the Demons are Here: a Thriller, Jake Tapper
Art of Ruth E. Carter: Costuming Black History and the Afrofuture, from Do the Right Thing to Black Panther, Ruth E. Carter
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Joan Baez on Music, Art, and Lifelong Activism
Chicago Humanities Tapes
07/11/23 • 44 min
Join legendary singer/songwriter Joan Baez at Chicago’s historic Old Town School of Folk Music for an intimate chat on music, art, activism, and the kind of insider musician stories you can only get from the ‘60s folk revival scene icon. Interviewed live on stage by Justin Richmond of the music podcast Broken Record.
SHOW NOTES:
Read the podcast transcript.
CW: Profanity
PHOTO: Joan Baez author photo
PHOTO: A page of upside down drawings from Joan Baez’s book Am I Pretty When I Fly?
Joan Baez, Am I Pretty When I Fly?: An Album of Upside Down Drawings
Joan Baez I Am a Noise trailer
Joan Baez, “Diamonds and Rust”, “A Song for David”, “Sweet Sir Galahad”
Tina Turner, “Steel Claw” live
Harry Belafonte, “Day O (Banana Boat Song)”
“Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me ‘Round”
Justin Jones, The People’s Plaza
Joan Baez’s “What can I do?” recommended organizations Facebook post
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Jessica Lange Captures Truth in Photos
Chicago Humanities Tapes
05/16/23 • 60 min
Academy Award winning actress Jessica Lange joins Chicago theater critic Chris Jones for a lovely and inspiring chat about her stunning black and white street photography, acting in the golden age of ‘70s cinema, and that time she was roommates with Grace Jones.
SHOW NOTES:
Watch the full conversation here.
Read the podcast transcript.
CW: Gentle profanity (she’s a New Yorker)
Learn more: Jessica Lange, Dérive
Photo: Jessica Lange at the Chicago Humanities Fall Festival
Photo: Jessica Lange, cover image Dérive
Photo: Jessica Lange, Hudson River Pier from Dérive
Photo: Jessica Lange, vow renewal from Dérive
Photo: Henri Cartier-Bresson, Behind the Gare St Lazare (1932)
Photo: Sam Shepard and Jessica Lange (1984)
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Is the Public Still Persuadable? with Anand Giridharadas
Chicago Humanities Tapes
04/18/23 • 49 min
If you’ve been up at night wondering how to save democracy and communicate effectively with people on the opposite side of the political spectrum, tune into MSNBC on-air political correspondent Anand Giridharadas in conversation with Washington DC Bureau Chief for Mother Jones David Corn for a powerfully hopeful chat on the state of American and effective organizing.
SHOW NOTES:
Watch the full conversation here.
Read the podcast transcript.
CW: Strong language, in the name of democracy.
Photo: Anand Giridharadas and David Corn on stage at Northwestern University.
Anand Giridharadas, The Persuaders: At the Front Lines of the Fight for Hearts, Minds, and Democracy
Newsletter The.Ink
David Corn, American Psychosis: A Historical Investigation of How the Republican Party Went Crazy
Newsletter Our Land
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Bob Odenkirk with Tim Meadows on Finding Your Comedy Voice
Chicago Humanities Tapes
04/04/23 • 44 min
What do you do if you’re too weird for stand-up, dream of being an action star, and are all around nice to be around? You have an incredible career in show biz like Bob Odenkirk. Opening up about the highs and lows of Hollywood with fellow SNL alum Tim Meadows, join two legends for a fun night out where topics include the ‘90s Chicago comedy scene, dads, and writing for Chris Farley.
SHOW NOTES:
Watch the full conversation here.
Read the podcast transcript.
CW: A light peppering of f-bombs throughout.
Photo: Bob Odenkirk with Tim Meadows on stage at the Music Box Theatre.
Bob Odenkirk, Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama: A Memoir
Bob Odenkirk, A Load of Hooey
Original Matt Foley sketch at Second City with Chris Farley, Bob Odenkirk, and Tim Meadows
Photo: The Second City cast 1989.
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Selma Blair: MS, Writing, and Parmesan Cheese
Chicago Humanities Tapes
06/13/23 • 39 min
Join actress Selma Blair (Legally Blonde, Cruel Intentions) and filmmaker Rachel Fleit (Bama Rush) for an inspiring and honest conversation about living with multiple sclerosis, crafting your story into a writing, and those funny and defining moments from childhood such as Blair’s “Parmesan Cheese Incident.”
SHOW NOTES:
Watch the full conversation here.
Read the podcast transcript.
CW: Language, references to self-harm and sexual assault, alcoholism, and a very good dog on stage.
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Selma Blair, Mean Baby: A Memoir of Growing Up
Watch Introducing, Selma Blair
Keah Brown, The Pretty One: On Life, Pop Culture, Disability, and Other Reasons to Fall in Love with Me
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How many episodes does Chicago Humanities Tapes have?
Chicago Humanities Tapes currently has 48 episodes available.
What topics does Chicago Humanities Tapes cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Chicago Humanities Tapes?
The episode title 'Is the Public Still Persuadable? with Anand Giridharadas' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Chicago Humanities Tapes?
The average episode length on Chicago Humanities Tapes is 46 minutes.
How often are episodes of Chicago Humanities Tapes released?
Episodes of Chicago Humanities Tapes are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Chicago Humanities Tapes?
The first episode of Chicago Humanities Tapes was released on Mar 23, 2023.
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