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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 36 - Holiday Roundup + The story of Transit Tees with Tim Gillengerten
This week, we launch our holiday greetings from Andersonville! Plus, Laura, Sara, and Joelle do a roundup of all the great events this season, including this…
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Episode 35 - The story of Be Yoga Andersonville with Cat Levine
This week, Laura and Sara are joined by Cat Levine, owner of Be Yoga Andersonville. Be Yoga is a family-owned yoga school in the Andersonville neighborhood…
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Episode 34 - The story of Great Lakes Clinical Trials with Steve Satek
This week, Laura and Sara are joined by Steve Satek, President and Founder of Great Lakes Clinical Trials and special guest, Great Lakes Director of Marketing…
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Episode 33 - The story of RE: chiropractic + wellness with Sarah Ghorbanian
This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by Sarah Ghorbanian, owner of RE: chiropractic + wellness located at 5347 N Clark. In a recent article by Bossy Chicago…
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Episode 32 - The story of Lost Larson with Bobby Schaffer and Bree Schaffer
This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by Bobby Schaffer and Bree Schaffer. Bobby is owner and head chef of Lost Larson and his sister Bree is the cafe…
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Episode 31 - The story of Urban Pooch with Ed Kaczmarek
This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by Ed Kaczmarek co-owner of Urban Pooch Canine Life Center located at 4501 N. Ravenswood. The Canine Life Center offers…
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Episode 30 - The story of Chicago Uptown Lion's Club with Sharon Howerton
This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by Sharon Howerton, president of Chicago Uptown Lion’s Club, a volunteer service agency committed to service in the…
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Episode 29 - The story of Women & Children First with Sarah Hollenbeck and Lynn Mooney
This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by Lynn Mooney and Sarah Hollenback, co-owners of Women & Children First one of the largest feminist bookstores in the…
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Episode 28 - The story of The SoFo Tap and Meeting House Tavern with Mark Robertson and Mike Sullivan
This week, Laura and Sara are joined by Mark Robertson and Mike Sullivan, founders of Root Collective and owners of The SoFo Tap at 4923 N Clark and newly…
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BONUS 2 - The story of Chicago Therapy Collective with Iggy Ladden
In a special bonus episode release to help bring awareness to September's National Suicide Prevention Month, Laura and Sare are in conversation with Iggy…
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Episode 27 - The story of Lakeshore Dental Studio with Dr. Kapil Kella
This week, Laura and Sara are joined by Dr. Kapil Kella, owner of Lakeshore Dental Studio, a modern dental office which offers a welcoming family friendly…
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Episode 26 - The story of Martha Mae: Art Supplies & Beautiful Things with Jean Cate
In our first ever on-location episode, Laura and Sara visit with artist and shopkeeper, Jean Cate. Jean is the owner of Martha Mae: Arts Supplies and Beautiful…
Always Andersonville: The PodcastEpisode 25 - The story of artist Rick McEachern
In preview for Andersonville Arts Week, September 12-16, this week, Laura and Sara are joined by artist Rick McEachern. Rick is an Andersonville resident and…
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Episode 24 - The story of FOURSIDED with Todd Mack
This week, Laura and Sara are joined by Todd Mack, co-owner of FOURSIDED. FOURSIDED began its journey in 2001 and strives to cultivate communities that enjoy…
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Episode 23 - The story of estudiotres & Michael John Newman | Design + Build with designer Michael Newman
This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by, Michael Newman, the Chicago-based principal and creative director of estudiotres, a branding, design, development…
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Episode 22 - Summer Review + The story of Kopi Cafe with Rhonda Welbel and Al Rose
We kick off this week's episode with a special Summer Review: recapping July's Summer Sidewalk Sale, previewing this week's outdoor movie night with the 48th…
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Episode 21 - The story of American Family Insurance, Plageman Agency INC with Michael Plagemen
This week, Laura and Joelle are joined by Michael Plageman, American Family Insurance Agent at the Plageman Agency, Inc. Michael has been a longtime supporter…
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Episode 20 - The story of Chicago Magic Lounge with Joey Cranford
This week, Laura and Sara are joined by Joey Cranford, co-owner and CEO of Chicago Magic Lounge where the main attraction is the magic and can be experienced…
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Episode 19 - The story of Scout with Larry Vodak
In this week's episode, Laura and Sara are joined by Larry Vodak, owner and shopkeeper of Scout, an urban furniture shop and design business located at 5221 N…
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Episode 18 - The story of Candyality with Terese Lang McDonald
In this week’s episode we are joined by Terese Lang McDonald, owner of Candyality located at 5225 N. Clark. Candyality carries thousands of bulk items and…
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Episode 17 - The story of Classes on Clark with Bob Goins
This week, Laura and Sara are joined by Bob Goins, owner of Classes on Clark. Bob teaches guitar to people of all ages, and is currently located in the…
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Episode 16 - The story of Cassona Home Furnishings and Accessories with Alma Gutierrez
In this week's episode, Laura and Joelle are joined by Alma Gutierrez, founder and owner of Cassona Home Furnishings and Accessories, located at 5241 N Clark…
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Episode 15 - The story of Passerotto with Chef Jennifer Kim and Tegan Brace
In this week's episode, Laura is joined by owner Chef Jennifer Kim and Tegan Brace of Passerotto, which opened its doors in May at 5420 N Clark. The Chicago…
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Episode 14 - The story of Orange Shoe Personal Fitness with Ted Fournier
This week, we are joined today by Ted Fournier, owner of Orange Shoe Personal Fitness Andersonville located at 5609 N Clark Street. Orange Shoe is known for…
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Episode 13 - The story of Milk Handmade and Honey Bridal with Hallie Borden
In this week's episode, Laura and Sara chat with Hallie Borden, owner of Milk Handmade and Honey Bridal located next door to each other at 5137 and 5135 N…
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Episode 12.4 - Midsommarfest FAQs + the story of Lakeside Pride's Latin Band with Shelly Fuerte
Sara Dinges and Laura Austin of the Andersonville Chamber give you a rundown of this weekend's Andersonville Midsommarfest highlights, plus we are joined by…
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Episode 12.3 - the story of Edgewater Candles with Mark Towns and Stephen Pearlman
This week, we speak with candle creators Mark Towns and Stephen Pearlman, the duo behind our local favorite, Edgewater Candles. With scents like Cedar…
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Episode 12.2 - The story of 48th Ward Alderman Harry Osterman
Today we are joined by Harry Osterman, Alderman of the 48th Ward in Chicago, which includes the communities of Edgewater, Andersonville and Uptown’s Argyle…
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Episode 12.1 - The story of author David Jay Collins
We are treated to a special conversation with local author David Jay Collins. David is the indie author of Gaybash, a story about love, friendship, and…
Always Andersonville: The PodcastEpisode 11 - The story of Pivot Arts Festival with Julieanne Ehre
Our guest this week is Julieanne Ehre, founder and director of Pivot Arts and the Pivot Arts Festival. With a focus on creative producing, Pivot Arts bridges…
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Episode 10 - The story of the 2018-19 Andersonville Neighborhood Guide with photographer Mike Rivera
The newly redesigned 2018-19 edition of the Andersonville Neighborhood Guide is launching at the end of this month, and we are so excited to share it with the…
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Episode 9 - The story of Early to Bed with Searah Deysach
This week, we are joined by Searah Deysach, the owner of Early to Bed, Chicago’s only women-oriented, trans-friendly, boy-friendly, queer, and all gender…
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BONUS 1 - The story of the Andersonville Farmers Market with Chicago Patchwork Farms
In honor of opening day for the 2018 Andersonville Farmers Market season (Wednesday, May 9), we have launched our first bonus episode of the podcast! In…
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Episode 8 - The story of Rivendell Theatre Ensemble and "The Cake" with Tara Mallen, Krystel McNeil and Tuckie White
This week on the podcast, we are joined by members of Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, an intimate salon-style theatre exploring the unique female perspectives of…
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Episode 7 - The story of Cescas Margarita Bar & Grill with Maybelline Pereda
This week, we met up with Maybelline Pereda, the owner and founder of Cescas Margarita Bar and Grill, a Mexican restaurant located in the heart of…
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Episode 6 - the story of The Guesthouse Hotel with Rick Verkler
This week, we chat with Rick Verkler, the General Manager of The Guesthouse Hotel (4872 N Clark). The Guesthouse offers affordably luxurious one, two, and…
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Episode 5 - The story of KOVAL Distillery with Sonat Birnecker Hart
Meet Sonat Birnecker Hart, co-owner, president, and founder of Andersonville’s KOVAL Distillery (5121 N Ravenswood). KOVAL produces organic whiskey, liqueurs…
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Episode 4 - The story of Cowboys and Astronauts with Matthew Buccilla
Meet Matthew Buccilla, co-owner of Andersonville's newly-established modern men's lifestyle and supplies store, Cowboys and Astronauts (1478 W Summerdale Ave)…
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Episode 3 - The story of the Swedish American Museum with Karin Abercrombie
This week, we chat with Karin Moen Abercrombie, Executive Director for the Swedish American Museum (located at 5211 N Clark) which has been an Andersonville…
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Episode 2 - The story of Georgia Jones and Chicago Mindful Psychotherapy
This week, the Andersonville Chamber team talks with Georgia Jones, owner of Chicago Mindful Psychotherapy located at 5537 N Clark. Georgia tells us all about…
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Episode 1 - Welcome to Always Andersonville + the story of Vincent with Michael Bransford
For our first episode of #AlwaysAndersonville: The Podcast, we introduce you to Andersonville; a neighborhood full of rich history and an amazing collection of…