CHIRP Radio Podcast
1) First Time: First Night – Lucia Whalen
Lucia’s clever, feminist perspective paired with a shameless storytelling style has made her a favorite comedian to audiences in Chicago and all over the country. She has opened for some of the ...Show More
2) First Time: First Night – Liz Mason
Liz Mason publishes zines with names like Caboose and Cul-de-sac. Her work has been in places like Punk Planet, The Zine Yearbook and the back of the toilet at her friend...Show More
3) Bussy Kween Power Trip Interview
This week, Features contributor Safiya Ratliff speaks with B and K of Chicago-based Black queer punk outfit Bussy Kween Power Trip. They discuss their newest LP, Coming With The St...Show More
4) First Time: First Night – Deana Lewis
Deana [dee-nuh] Lewis is a queer, Black mixed race, cisgender woman who is pro-abortion, pro-immigrant, pro-trans rights, pro-liberation, and pro-receiving gifts/applause. She participates in the work...Show More
5) First Time: First Night – Dacey Arashiba
Dacey Arashiba spent a dozen years in the Asian American comedy troupe Stir Friday Night; hosted a family of Peregrine Falcons that took over his apartment balcony for four years, which resulted in a ...Show More
6) First Time: First Course – Stephanie Douglass
Stephanie Douglass is a host of The Moth in Chicago. She is a Moth GrandSLAM Champion, cofounder of the New York Theatre Company the TEAM, and was the head writer for OLN's "Outside Magazine's Ultimat...Show More
7) Cheer-Accident Interview
This week, Features contributor Sophia Ramirez speaks with Thymme Jones and Jeff Libersher of Chicago-based progressive rock ensemble Cheer-Accident. They discuss the recent release of ...Show More
8) First Time: First Course – Elizabeth Moen
Elizabeth Moen creates music that strikes a perfect balance between humor and raw emotion. Her voice is a powerhouse, but it’s in the quiet moments - when she whispers - that her true strength s...Show More
9) OK Cool Interview
This week, DJ Ninja speaks with OK Cool, a Chicago-based indie rock duo comprised of Bridget Stiebris and Haley Blomquist Waller. They discuss the creation process and communication themes behind...Show More
10) First Time: First Course – Mia Henry
Mia Henry is the founder and CEO of Freedom Lifted, which offers leadership development through online learning, training, and facilitation. Mia has created educational spaces and practical tool...Show More