Dynasty Podcasts: Chicagoverse

Michael Muser, Director of Operations and Owner at Chicago's Ever Restaurant and After Cocktail Lounge, welcomes Dynasty Podcasts to After for an in-depth interview about the new high end Fulton Market destination.Muser reflects on the challenges Ever faced in the wake of the pandemic, shares the origins of the After concept, and speaks on his longtime professional partnership with Chef Curtis Duffy.He also shares his thoughts on the ever-changing and ever-expanding Fulton Market district and details the design choices that went into After's sleek and unique aesthetic.

In an interview recorded in the Top Note Theatre on the top floor of Chicago's Metro concert hall, venue founder and owner Joe Shanahan and New Media and Civic Events Producer JIll Hopkins talk to Dynasty Podcasts about 40 years of Metro.Shanahan and Hopkins reflect on what how the venue stayed afloat during and coming out of the pandemic, and share what Metro means as a community space for generations of fans and families. They also discuss the talent that has performed on the Metro stage across all four decades, and share why performers return to the venue.Additionally, they speak on Metro as an incubator for Chicago artists over the decades, and emphasize the importance of having a diverse calendar of events and performers to keep the Metro innovative.Recorded in summer 2022.

Social media creator Jack Gillespie visits Dynasty Podcasts to talk about his work creating videos on Instagram and TikTok under the title VisualsByJack.Gillespie shares how he got his start as a creator, how Chicago inspires his work, and more, in an interview streamed live from the Kimpton Gray Hotel in Chicago.Recorded in summer 2022.

Chicago historian and social media creator Shermann "Dilla" Thomas visits Dynasty Podcasts to talk about his work on TikTok as @6figga_dilla.Thomas shares how he got his start creating on TikTok, delves into his love of Chicago history, and previews what’s ahead for him, including working with Netflix and more.Recorded in spring 2022.

Bre Smith from Chicago's Ambassador Hotel talks to Jaime Black about the hotel's new artist-in-residence program, as well as the history of the storied hotel in Chicago's Gold Coast.Recorded in 2021.

The full Dynasty Podcasts interview with Joe Principe of Rise Against, recorded for Illinois Entertainer magazine in support of the band's Nowhere Generation record.Recorded in 2021.

The full Dynasty Podcasts interview with Tim McIlrath of Rise Against, recorded for Illinois Entertainer magazine in support of the band's Nowhere Generation record.Recorded in 2021.

Matt Schapiro and Chase McCaskill guest on Dynasty Podcasts to speak about Chicago's first ever NFT gallery, imnotArt.The duo speak about the origins of the gallery, and how a physical NFT gallery operates. They also speak about the benefits of the blockchain for artists, share their goals for imnotArt in the physical world and the metaverse, and discuss how NFTs connect to the revolution that began with Napster in the late '90s.Recorded in 2021.

Miles Muslin and Peter Lopez, Partner and Assistant General Manager at upscale Italian restaurant Adalina in Chicago's Gold Coast, respectively, guest on Dynasty Podcasts, in an interview recorded at the restaurant.The hospitality professionals speak about opening an ambitious high end restaurant concept in the wake of COVID, discuss the restaurant's creative menu, and share what hospitality professionals should remember as the industry reboots on the other side of the pandemic.Recorded in 2021.

Donnie Biggins, owner of bar, coffeehouse, and live music venue Golden Dagger, makes his Dynasty Podcasts debut.Biggins speaks about the location's changeover from Tonic Room to Golden Dagger and emphasizes the venue's focus on Chicago's creative communities. The venue veteran also discusses his booking work at FitzGerald's in Berwyn, and offers his advice for anyone looking to work in the live music industry.Recorded in 2021.

Longtime friend of podcast Lorena Cupcake returns to Dynasty Podcasts for a deep dive on the cannabis industries and more!Cupcake speaks about their monthly Ask a Budtender column at Weedmaps.com, and offers advice for anyone looking to pursue a career in cannabis, even without prior experience.They also talk about the changing models of social and digital advertising and engagement, and speak on their hopes for an increased cannabis presence in the F&B industries.Recorded in 2021.

Chicago's Pixel Grip guest on the first in-person Dynasty Podcasts recording since the pandemic started!Recording in a hotel room at the Moxy Hotel in downtown Chicago, Rita Lukea, Tyler Ommen, and Jonathon Freund speak about the making of the trio's dark and dancey sophomore record, Arena.The musicians also speak on their influences, which favor blog house over the '80s, and discuss support from local institutions like the Chicago Reader and Audiotree. They also speak about their impressively twisted "Demon Chaser" video, and wax nostalgic about the golden age of the iPod.Recorded in 2021.

A collection of Chicago's live event professionals joins Jaime Black for a panel about the pandemic's effect on the concert industry as part of Goose Island's 312 Day with Do312 and Dynasty Podcasts!Featuring Dom Brown (Auris Presents / Activate Chi), Juan Teague (Juan And Only Events), Pepe Vargas (Latino Cultural Center), Adam Thurston (Lincoln Hall/Schubas/Audiotree), and Molly Mobley (Empty Bottle/16" On Center).Recorded in 2021.

Jaime Black interviews Chicago's Beach Bunny (Lili Trifilio, Matt Henkels, Jon Alvarado, Anthony Vaccaro) for Goose Island's 312 Day with Do312 and Dynasty Podcasts!Recorded in 2021.

Jaime Black interviews Chicago's Ohmme (Sima Cunningham and Macie Stewart) for Goose Island's 312 Day with Do312 and Dynasty Podcasts!Recorded in 2021.

Jaime Black interviews Ganser (Alicia Gaines, Nadia Garofalo, Brian Cundiff, and Charlie Landsman for Goose Island's 312 Day with Do312 and Dynasty Podcasts!Recorded in 2021.

Jaime Black interviews indie artist, producer, and Sooper Records co-owner Sen Morimoto for Goose Island's 312 Day with Do312 and Dynasty Podcasts!Recorded in 2021.

Event professional Joe Lucchese. Co-Founder of Chicago-based creative agency Pro-Ject, joins Dynasty Podcasts to speak Pro-Ject’s acquisition by Groundswell Experiential, sharing how that acquisition came to be and what it means for the agency’s clients.Recorded in 2020.

Chicagoverse 277 - Photographer Vashon Jordan Jr. and activist Destiny Harris guest on Dynasty Podcasts to talk about their roles on the ground at Chicago protests in 2020. Jordan also speaks about his book, Chicago Protests: A Joyful Revolution.Recorded in 2020.

Ruben Flores-Martinez and Izzy Lugo of Chicago startup CashDrop join Dynasty Podcasts to talk about the paths that led them to their work on the mobile e-commerce platform, and share how the app can benefit creatives and entrepreneurs.Recorded in 2020.