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Always Andersonville: The Podcast
Welcome to Andersonville, the ”shop local capital of Chicago.” A neighborhood known for our Swedish roots, we now support over 400 local & independent businesses near and along Clark Street, located just north of Chicago’s downtown. These are our stories, and we are Always Andersonville.
Episodes
Always Andersonville: The PodcastEpisode 91 - The story of Uvae Kitchen and Wine Bar with Lindsey Anderson
Laura and Joelle are joined by Lindsey Anderson owner and Sommalier of Uvae Kitchen and Wine Bar. Uvae offers balance, flavor, and ingenuity in their food and…
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Episode 90 - The story of St. Lucia with Catherine Selen
This week, Laura is joined by Catherine Selen of the Swedish American Museum, here to talk with us about the tradition of St. Lucia, which takes place this…
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Episode 89 - The story of Uncharted Books with Tanner McSwain
This week Joelle and Laura are joined by Tanner McSwain owner of Uncharted Books, a used and rare bookstore, secret club, and event space in Andersonville at…
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Episode 88 - The Story of Lauren Ocello and Twidley Bits
This week we are joined by Lauren Ocello of Twidley Bits. Twidley Bits is the labor of love from this former chocolatier and takes the best the season has to…
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Episode 87 - The story of Ellen Baren, Real Estate Broker and Consultant
This week we are joined by Broker and real estate consultant, Ellen Baren. If you are interested in buying or selling in Chicago or the Northern Suburbs…
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Episode 86 - The story of Jerry's with Mark Bires and Trey Elder
This week, Joelle and Laura are joined by Mark Bires and Trey Elder of Jerry’s. Known for their extensive beer and whiskey selection, great music, beautiful…
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Episode 85 - The story of GrapeSeed Designs and Aville Cowork with Jill Knobeloch
This week, Heather and Joelle are joined by Jill Knobeloch of GrapeSeed Designs and Aville Cowork. Jill works to blend a company’s voice, culture, and unique…
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Episode 84 - The story of Helix Chicago with Caitlin Botsios
This week Laura and Joelle are joined by Caitlin Botsios co-owner of Helix Chicago located in Andersonville’s north end. Helix offers a full selection of…
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Episode 83 - The story of AlleyCat Comics with Nick and Selene Idell
This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by Nick and Selene Idell from AlleyCat Comics. AlleyCat, founded in 2011, can be accessed by a narrow gangway around the…
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Episode 82 - The story of Replay & Elixir with Mark Liberson
This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by Mark Liberson, president of LKH Management and owner of Replay and Elixir. At Replay Andersonville, you are invited…
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Episode 81 - The story of City Olive with Karen Rose
This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by Karen Rose of City Olive. City Olive is a specialty olive oil and gourmet food boutique where you can enjoy an…
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Episode 80: The story of Winifred Grace with Winifred Gundeck
This week, Laura and Heather are joined by Winifred Gundeck, owner of Winifred Grace. Winifred Grace is a lifestyle boutique featuring handmade jewelry…
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Episode 79 - The story of SHY Hair Studio with Sarry Yono
This week, Laura and Heather are joined by Sarry Yono, owner of SHY Hair Studio. SHY Hair Studio respects the difference between each customer's unique and…
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Episode 78 - Arts Week Roundup + The story of Amdur Productions with Amy and Hannah Amdur
This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by mother-daughter team Amy and Hannah Amdur of Amdur Productions. For over thirty years, Amdur Productions has…
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Episode 77 - The story of Honore Storage with Frank Uhler
This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by Frank Uhler of Honore Storage. Honore Storage offers secure self storage in Chicago and is equipped with everything…
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Episode 76 - The story of RAYGUN with Mike Draper and Claire Anderson
This week, Joelle and Sara are joined by Mike Draper and Claire Anderson of RAYGUN newly opened in Andersonville in June of 2019. A ray gun is a science…
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Episode 75 - The story of Jason Bender, Master Trainer at Cheetah Gym
This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by Jason Bender of Cheetah Gym. Jason is a Master Trainer who believes every workout should have a plan in mind, not…
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Episode 74 - The story of Rattleback Records with Paul Ruffino
This week, Laura and Sara are joined by Paul Ruffino of Rattleback Records. Rattleback Records is a culmination of a lifelong love of music and vintage…
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Episode 73 - The story of Pearle Vision Andersonville with Drew Ladochi
This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by Drew Ladochi, owner of Pearle Vision in Andersonville, where your eye health and wellness is their primary focus…
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Episode 72 - The story of Dearborn Denim with Kaleb Sullivan
This week, Laura and Sara are joined by Kaleb Sullivan of Dearborn Denim. Dearborn Denim offers the most curiously comfortable jeans imaginable at the best…
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Episode 71 - The story of Barrel of Monkeys with Brandon Cloyd
This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by Brandon Cloyd of Barrel of Monkeys. Barrel of Monkeys is an ensemble of actors and educators who create an…
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Episode 70 - The story of Alamo Shoes with Richard Price
This week, Laura and Sara are joined by Richard Price of Alamo Shoes. Alamo Shoes has been providing a sole-ful experience to shoe shoppers since 1971. Their…
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Episode 69 - The story of The Blume Group with Lisa Blume
This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by Realtor Lisa Blume of The Blume Group. With over 20 years of sales, marketing and advertising experience, Lisa brings…
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Episode 68 - The story of Hell in a Handbag Productions with David Cerda
This week Laura and Joelle are joined by David Cerda, Artistic Director of Hell in A Handbag Productions. Hell in A Handbag Productions (HIAH) is known for…
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Episode 67 - The story of Berman Design with Joel Berman
This week Laura and Sara are joined by Joel Berman. Joel is the founder and president of Berman Design, a Chicago architecture, interior design and branding…
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Episode 66 - The story of Chiro One Wellness Center of Andersonville with Dr. Mark Sachse
This week, Laura and Sara are joined by Dr. Mark Sachse, chiropractic director of Chiro One Wellness Center of Andersonville. Mark is passionate about helping…
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Episode 65 - The story of Akvavit Theatre with Kirstin Franklin
This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by Kirsten Franklin of Akvavit Theatre. Since its beginning, Akvavit has been busy commissioning translations of…
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Episode 64 - The story of TrueNorth Cafe with Andy Peters
This week, Laura and Sara are joined by Andy Peters owner of TrueNorth Café an independent, healthy cafe that serves top-notch coffee & tea, proper eats, and…
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Episode 63.4 - Andersonville Midsommarfest 2019 FAQs for this weekend
We hope you have enjoyed our week of Andersonville Midsommarfest episodes, and today, Laura and Joelle bring you the quick FAQs roundup for the festival…
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Episode 63.3 - The story of Cielito Lindo with the Lucero Family
In this special Midsommarfest episode, Laura and Joelle are joined by Juan and Susy Lucero of the incredible modern mariachi band, Cielito Lindo. Cielito Lindo…
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Episode 63.2 - The story of CBD Kratom with Kris Jackson, Trevor Dowd and Austin Halter
In this episode, Laura and Joelle are joined by Kris Jackson, Trevor Dowd and Austin Halter of CBD Kratom. With locations in Chicago, St. Louis, L.A. and…
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Episode 63.1 - The story of The Clark with Mark Raymond and Dr. Shayna Mancuso
This week, Laura and Sara are joined by Dr. Shayna Mancuso and Mark Raymond from The Clark. The Clark is a primary care medical practice operated by nearby…
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Episode 62 - The story of photographer Anjali Pinto and the 2019-20 Andersonville Neighborhood Guide
This week, Joelle and Sara are joined by our 2019-20 Andersonville Neighborhood Guide photographer Anjali Pinto. Anjali is a photographer and writer based in…
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Episode 61 - The story of Hopleaf Bar with Michael Roper
This week, Laura and Sara are joined by Michael Roper owner of Hopleaf Bar. A relaxed neighborhood pub, Hopleaf has been promoting better beers, wines and…
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Episode 60 - The story of In Fine Spirits with Jarran Conger
This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by Jarran Conger. Jarran is the owner of In Fine Spirits where every wine, spirit, and craft beer they offer is crafted…
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Episode 59 - The story of Shelly Ave, Vice President of Mortgage Lending at Guaranteed Rate
This week, Laura and Sara are joined by Shelly Ave, Vice President of Mortgage Lending at Guaranteed Rate. Following the motto ““it doesn’t cost a penny to…
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Episode 58 - The story of Babes with Blades Theatre Company
This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by members of the Babes With Blades Theatre Company. Babes With Blades (BWB) uses stage combat to place women and their…
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Episode 57 - The story of FRÍO Gelato with co-owner Karla Koziura
This week, Laura and Sara are joined by Karla Koziura, co-owner of FRÍO Gelato. FRÍO Gelato is made in an allergen-friendly kitchen with a nut and gluten-free…
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Episode 56 - The story of Chicago Methodist Senior Services with Bill Lowe, CEO
This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by Bill Lowe, CEO and President of Chicago Methodist Senior Services (CMSS). At CMSS you’ll find an inviting community…
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Episode 55 - The story of Dollop Diner with Chef Keith Kreuser
This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by Chef Keith Kreuser of Dollop Diner. Dollop features locally sourced, classic American fare, roasted coffee and…
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Episode 54 - The story of Prevent Chronic Pain Therapeutic Massage with Celia Bucci
This week, Laura and Sara are joined by Celia Bucci, Board Certified massage therapist and owner of Prevent Chronic Pain Therapeutic Massage. Massage therapy…
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Episode 53 - The story of Raven Theatre with Artistic Director Cody Estle and actor Reed Lancaster
This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by Raven Theatre’s Artistic Director, Cody Estle and YEN actor Reed Lancaster. Raven Theatre tells stories of today and…
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Episode 52 - The story of Chabad Uptown with Rabbi Levi Notik
This week, Laure and Joelle are joined by Rabbi Levi Notik of Chabad Uptown. Guided by the idea that there should be a place whose doors are open to persons of…
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Episode 51 - The story of Mr. Andersonville, Olin Eargle
This week, Laura and Sara are joined by Olin Eargle otherwise known as Mr. Andersonville. Olin, an @properties real estate agent, is ranked as one of Chicago's…
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Episode 50 - The story of First Slice Pie Café with Executive Director Ann-Louise Haak
For our 50th Episode (can it be 50 already!?), Laura and Sara are joined by Ann-Louise Haak, Executive Director of First Slice Pie Café. First Slice is all…
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Episode 49 - The story of Bar Roma with co-owner Julia Zhu and Chef Fred Ramos
This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by co-owner Julia Zhu and Chef Fred Ramos of Bar Roma. Bar Roma specializes in house-made pastas, a variety of…
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Episode 48 - The story of Lady Gregory's and Octavio Cantina & Kitchen with Martin Cournane
This week Laura and Sara are joined by Martin Cournane of Munster Restaurant Group. Martin is the co-owner of Lady Gregory’s and Octavio Cantina & Kitchen in…
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Episode 47 - The story of Steep Theatre on location at the Boxcar
In honor of Chicago Theatre Week and the Year of Chicago Theatre, this week Laura and Joelle are joined by six members of Steep Theatre in their newly opened…
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Episode 46 - The story of Michael Frontier and Terry Opalek
This week, Laura is joined by Terry Opalek and Michael Frontier. Terry and Michael founded Terry’s Toffee in 2002 and sold the business in 2015. Currently they…
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Episode 45 - The story of Gus Giordano Dance School with Amy Giordano
This week, Laura and Sara are joined by Amy Giordano, owner of Gus Giordano Dance School on 5230 North Clark St. They offer a variety of classes - from summer…
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Episode 44 - The story of Chicago Market with Grant Kessler
This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by Grant Kessler. Grant is a Chicago Market owner and sits on the Board of Directors. Established in 2013, Chicago…
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Episode 43 - The story of Chicago Filmmakers with Brenda Webb
This week, Laura and Sara are joined by Brenda Webb, Executive Director of Chicago Filmmakers. Chicago Filmmakers is a non-profit media arts organization that…
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Episode 42 - The story of Praxis Group with Jes Scheinpflug and Kate Harrington-Rosen
This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by Jes Scheinpflug and Kate Harrington-Rosen co-founders of the Praxis Group. Praxis redefines group and organizational…
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Episode 41 - The story of Colectivo Coffee with Al Liu
This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by Al Liu, Vice President of Coffee at Colectivo. The Milwaukee-based coffee company recently opened its largest…
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BONUS 3 - Twas the Night Before Christmas with Randy Heite of Friends of Andersonville
In this week's BONUS episode, we hear holiday greetings from our Andersonville businesses along with a live reading of the Christmas Classic, The Night Before…
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Episode 40: The story of the 40th Ward with Alderman Patrick O'Connor
This week, Laura and Sara are joined by Alderman Patrick O’Connor. Elected in 1983, Alderman O’Connor has represented the residents of the north side of…
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Episode 39 - The story of Simon's Tavern and SVEA Restaurant with Scott Martin
This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by Scott Martin owner of SVEA Restaurant at 5236 N. Clark and Simon’s Tavern at 5210 N. Clark. Since the Depression…
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Episode 38 - The story of Norcross and Scott with Amanda Norcross
This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by Amanda Norcross co-owner and shopkeeper of Norcross & Scott located at 1476 W. Berwyn. Inside the shop, you’ll find a…
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Episode 37 - The story of The Coffee Studio with Lee and Miguel Cano
This week, Laura and Sara are joined by Lee and Miguel Cano owners of The Coffee Studio located at 5628 N. Clark. The Coffee Studio is a modern, independent…