Dynasty Podcasts: Chicagoverse

Dynasty Podcasts host and founder Jaime Black reflects on 15 years of Dynasty Podcasts, looking back at the podcast’s beginnings in 2005, speaking on highlights from podcast’s catalog, and talking about the exceptional contributors who brought their talents to the podcast over the past decade and a half.Recorded in 2020.

Music journalist and author Corbin Reiff returns to Dynasty Podcasts to talk about his book, Total F*cking Godhead: The Biography of Chris Cornell, and shares how writing his first book prepared him for writing his second.Recorded in 2020.

Writer and film/tv industry professional Jessica Rose guests on Dynasty Podcasts to talk about her first book, How To Survive On Set: The Set Production Assistant's Guidebook, and reveals what it was like to wrap a production just before the start of the pandemic.Recorded in 2020.

Longtime friend of Dynasty Podcasts Scott Lucas returns to talk about finding new ways to perform live and connect with fans during the pandemic, including live streaming and performing drive-in concerts.Recorded in 2020.

Morgan Elise Johnson and Tiffany Walden of The Triibe guest on Dynasty Podcasts to speak on the challenges of telling important community stories during and about both the pandemic and the Black Lives Matter protests.Recorded in 2020.

Closed Sessions co-founder Alex Fruchter returns to Dynasty Podcasts to talk about keeping the Chicago-based label active during the pandemic, details why it’s important to him to help bring up the next generation of music industry talent in Chicago, and more.Recorded in 2020.

Nadia Garofalo and Alicia Gaines of Chicago-based post punk group Ganser return to Dynasty Podcasts in support of their new record, Just Look At That Sky. The songwriters speak about creating a record that was written prior to 2020, but matches the anxious and chaotic mood of this year. The duo also discuss the making of the band's "Emergency Equipment and Exits" video and reveal whether they considered postponing the record due to COVID-19. Additionally, Gaines speaks on her experiences as a Black biracial woman in a DIY band, and how those experiences lead to her online editorial titled Confederate flags, suspicious cops and the dangers of touring America when Black.

In an interview broadcast live over Facebook, longtime friend of the podcast Mat Devine returns for an hour-long chat. Devine reflects on life after fronting Kill Hannah, detailing the work that went into determining his personal and professional identity after the band came to an end in 2015. Devine also details his current role as Head of Music Partnerships at celebrity video messaging platform Cameo, speaks on the opportunities the platform offers talent, and reveals the parallels between an ambitious tech startup and his own DIY branding efforts in Kill Hannah.

Chicago's live music community is represented in a special Dynasty Panelcasts roundtable live stream. Representatives from the Chicago Independent Venue League (CIVL) speak about the present and future of Chicago's music venues in the age of COVID-19, and why the city's live music rooms are community epicenters and economic engines. The venue owners also share steps that music fans can take to help support Chicago's live venues, which can be found at https://www.civlchicago.com/relief and https://www.civlchicago.com/relief. Featuring: Dane Roth (Shure), Joe Shanahan (Metro, Smart Bar, Gman Tavern), Robert Gomez (Subterranean, Beat Kitchen), Tim Tuten (The Hideout), Chris Bauman (Patio Theater, Avondale Music Hall), Katie Tuten (Hideout, Co-Founder + Co-Chair of CIVL, Founder + member of Niva)!

Educator and tour professional Jen Kellogg returns to Dynasty Podcasts for a remote interview broadcast on Facebook Live. Kellogg speaks on her new series of online workshops at jenkellogg.com, covering all aspects of the live touring industry in the music business. The tour pro shares how she pulled from her own extensive tour industry experience for the workshops, and reveals why she's offering the workshops for free through her site.

Longtime friend of the podcast Leor Galil returns to Dynasty Podcasts to discuss a new collection of his music writing from the Chicago Reader. Titled Chicago Pop Stars, Hardcore Heroes, and House Legends: 10 Years of Chicago Reader Music Features, the collection features 20 of Galil's best longford music features from the Chicago Reader. Galil speaks about selecting the stories featured in the collection, and how a larger narrative of figures from the Chicago music community appear through the various articles. Galil also speaks about the mission of the Chicago Independent Media Alliance (CIMA), which is a collective of Chicago media outlets banding together to organize support initiatives, and shares his thoughts on the status of live music during and after the age of COVID-19.

Cameo CEO Steven Galanis returns to Dynasty Podcasts in an interview recorded remotely. The tech founder reveals what makes the Chicago-based Cameo platform, which connects celebrities with fans through video messages, so uniquely suited for the social distancing age.  Galanis also details how celebrities are utilizing Cameo in the current moment, and speaks about the larger shift from in-person events to more expansive digital engagement and content.

In an interview recorded at Dynasty Studios in Pilsen, Dynasty producer Natalie Aurelia interviews T$. The rapper/model/actress talks about how her father offered her an entryway into music, and reveals how music serves as therapy for her. The artist also discusses her self-titled EP, and being vulnerable and honest in her music.

In an interview recorded at Dynasty Studio in Pilsen, filmmaker Jake Osmun makes his return to the podcast. Osmun talks about his No Future brand, and his ever-evolving video production style. He also speaks on his desire to continue learning, and expresses an interest in teaching his video skills, as well.

In an interview recorded at Dynasty Studio in Pilsen, Michael Kolar graces the mic. The owner of Chicago's storied Soundscape Studios, Kolar speaks about getting his start in the music business at an early age, and how he not only started Soundscape Studios, but how he grew and sustained the business over two decades. Kolar also speaks on the Sonic Summit 2020, a two day event happening Saturday February 22nd and Sunday February 23rd at Soundscape Studios. The two day masterclass will showcase the full experience of working with an artist in a recording studio.

In an interview recorded at Dynasty Podcasts Studio in Pilsen, music agent Kelly Deasy makes her return to the podcast. Deasy speaks about her new Outer/Most agency, and how the project became a reality in a relatively short time. Deasy also emphasizes the importance of keeping music companies active in Chicago, and details the kinds of services Outer/Most will provide to artists.

In an interview recorded at Dynasty Podcasts Studio in Pilsen, longtime friend of the podcast Jack Armondo returns in support of his Panic Priest project. Armondo details how the project came to be, and reveals how Panic Priest differs from his work in My Gold Mask. The artist also speaks on evolving his singing style, and previews what’s next for the project.

In an onset interview recorded outdoors in Yorkville, IL, filmmaker Elijah Alvarado speaks about the making of his short film Light Pollution. During a break from filming, Alvarado speaks on the inspiration for the film, and what goes into making a DIY short film. The filmmaker also reveals how writer/filmmaker/actor Joe Swanberg became involved in the project, and shares what he’d like to do next as a filmmaker.

In an interview recorded at Dynasty Podcasts Studio in Pilsen, Jacob Bracey, also known by his creative handle Blackbirrds, speaks about his photography work. Bracey looks back at how his visual path began with moving to Chicago, and details how fashion factors into his photography work. Bracey also states the significance of finding talent and clients to work with him in his photography career, and reveals why it was important for him to publish a physical magazine in a digital world.

In an interview recorded at Dynasty Podcasts Studio in Pilsen, Avigail “Vi” Viray Bautista, Mikayla “Swiper” Delson, and Malissa “Lissy” Poeut speak about their creative collective, Her Notoriety. The trio reveal how the Her Notoriety collective came together, and detail their Grlz Wknd live event activation. The group also shares their approach to working with brands, and preview what’s next for Her Notoriety.