Chicago Broadcasting Network
Chicago Broadcasting Network: Diverse voices, vibrant stories from or about The Windy City.
Chicago Broadcasting Network
Chicago Broadcasting Network: Diverse voices, vibrant stories from or about The Windy City.
About Chicago Broadcasting Network
Chicago Broadcasting Network: Diverse voices, vibrant stories from or about The Windy City.
An eclectic Chicago oriented podcast covering history, performing arts, neighborhood news, movies, books, food, drink and business showcasing multicultural and age diverse people. We want to give you an idea of what we enjoy, and what we experience living in "The Windy City." We are looking for a Chicago spin.
Why Join Chicago Broadcasting Network as a Guest
Chicago Culture Audience
You reach locals and Chicago enthusiasts who care about food, theater, history, and community stories across generations.
Host-Led Interviews
You'll join a seasoned host in thoughtful, story-driven conversations-often alongside authors, performers, and civic voices.
Notable Guest Lineup
You'll be in good company with guests like Spike O'Dell and Chicago-based creatives and changemakers.
Available on Major Platforms
Your episode is distributed across Apple, Spotify, and other top podcast apps for maximum listener reach.
Episode Angles & Guest Pitches
Chicago History Revisited
Share your local knowledge or research to bring the city's past to life for modern audiences.
Stage & Screen in the City
Review, reflect, or create dialogue around Chicago's live theater, film, and performance scene.
Food, Drink & Local Flavor
Discuss your culinary ventures or spotlight neighborhood eats that define Chicago's food scene.
Community Voices & Personal Stories
Bring your lived experience or civic work to a platform that values diverse, authentic storytelling.
How You'd Contribute to the Show
Audience Takeaways
You'll help listeners discover new perspectives on Chicago culture, creativity, and community life.
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The Ideal Guest
You're a great fit if you're a Chicago-based artist, historian, author, civic leader, or local business owner with a story that connects to the city's culture.
Recent Episodes
NO KINGS Rally Edgewater Chicago October 2025
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Oct 18, 2025
Episode 31: Seeking Truth & Finding Healing
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Oct 9, 2025
Episode 30: I'm Only Blind - Documentary Film Review by Reno Lovison
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Sep 19, 2025
Episode 29: Ashland Avenue at The Goodman Theatre Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Sep 19, 2025
Amelie The Musical - Podcast Theater Review - Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Aug 8, 2025
Sentinels & Buddha's Birthday - Theater Review - Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Aug 6, 2025
Episode 27: Sentinels & Buddha's Birthday - Theater Review - Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Aug 5, 2025
Episode 26: Funny Thing is Hilarious Maximus at Skokie Theatre
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jul 19, 2025
Episode 26: Funny Thing is Hilarious Maximus at Skokie Theatre
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jul 19, 2025
Episode 25: The Color Purple is splendid - Theater Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jul 14, 2025
Episode 25: The Color Purple is splendid - Theater Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jul 14, 2025
Tom & Eliza Theater Review Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jun 30, 2025
Episode 24: Tom & Eliza Theater Review Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jun 30, 2025
Chicago River History
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jun 23, 2025
Episode 23: Dead Singers Give Lively Performance
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jun 22, 2025
Episode 23: Dead Singers Give Lively Performance
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jun 22, 2025
Episode 22: You Will Get Sick at Steppenwolf - Theater Review Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jun 20, 2025
Episode 22: You Will Get Sick at Steppenwolf - Theater Review Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jun 20, 2025
Episode 21: Conquering Nations Can Be A Riot - Iraq, but funny
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jun 10, 2025
Episode 21: Conquering Nations Can Be A Riot - Iraq, but funny
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jun 10, 2025
Episode 20: Generational Destiny Blues - Theater Review - Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jun 9, 2025
Episode 20: Generational Destiny Blues - Theater Review - Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jun 9, 2025
Curiosity leads to suspicion of new neighbor
Chicago Broadcasting Network • May 31, 2025
Episode 19: Curiosity leads to suspicion of new neighbor
Chicago Broadcasting Network • May 31, 2025
Robots Revolt in Edgewater - Chicago - Theater Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • May 14, 2025
Galileo finds trouble saying Earth revolves around Sun in Chicago play by Brecht at Trap Door
Chicago Broadcasting Network • May 13, 2025
Episode 18: Robots Revolt in Edgewater - Chicago - Theater Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • May 13, 2025
Friendship can be an art - Theater Review at Wit Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • May 12, 2025
Episode 17: Galileo finds trouble declaring the Earth revolves around the Sun in play by Bertolt Brecht
Chicago Broadcasting Network • May 12, 2025
From Chicago to the Vatican Pope Leo XIV
Chicago Broadcasting Network • May 10, 2025
Episode 16: DA POPE | A podcast look at Pope Leo XIV Chicago Background
Chicago Broadcasting Network • May 9, 2025
Episode 15: Friendship can be an art - Theater Review of Art at Wit Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • May 7, 2025
Episode 14: Time Traveling Through Berlin - Podcast Theater Review - Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Apr 30, 2025
Episode 13: Five Women Wearing the Same Dress - Theater Review - Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Apr 27, 2025
Episode 12: Tale of Two Cities - Shattered Globe Chicago | Theater Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Apr 25, 2025
Episode 10: Dysfunctional Not-for-Profit Humor
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Apr 15, 2025
Episode 9: Kinks Sunny Afternoon | Theater Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Apr 5, 2025
Episode 7: Overview of GeNarrations Writing & Storytelling Program at Goodman Theatre Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Mar 19, 2025
Episode 8: The Winter's Tale | Review and Synopsis
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Mar 19, 2025
Episode 6: La Bohème at Lyric Opera of Chicago - Podcast Review with plot synopsis
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Mar 17, 2025
Episode 5: Guys and Dolls - Podcast Theater Review - Music Theater Works
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Mar 10, 2025
Episode 2: Fool for Love - Theater Review - Steppenwolf Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Feb 15, 2025
Episode 1: Love can be fragile and often transparent
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jan 26, 2025
Episode 35: Long Christmas Dinner at TUTA Chicago - Podcast Review and Comments by Reno Lovison
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Dec 5, 2024
Episode 34: Hey! Djou See Royko?
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Nov 16, 2024
Episode 33: Time Passages – Documentary Film Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Oct 31, 2024
Episode 32: BTW Meet Vera Stark Theater Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Oct 29, 2024
Episode 31: Artist Richard Hunt's Monument to Ida B. Wells | Film Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Oct 26, 2024
Episode 30: Dear Elizabeth | Podcast Theater Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Oct 24, 2024
Episode 29: Inherit the Wind Revives Fundamental Conflicts
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Oct 3, 2024
Episode 28: Beethoven’s uplifting story of Fidelio speaks to a modern audience
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Oct 1, 2024
Episode 27: "Noises Off" Podcast Theater Review - Steppenwolf - Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Sep 27, 2024
Episode 26: South Pacific - Podcast Review - Skokie Theatre
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Sep 11, 2024
Episode 24: Georgia O'Keeffe: My New Yorks - Exhibit at Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Aug 10, 2024
Episode 23: Wells and Welles - Theater Review Chicago Premiere 2024
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jul 29, 2024
Episode 22: Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil - The Musical Premiere Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jul 22, 2024
Episode 21: ENGLISH at Goodman speaks eloquently of culture and identity
Chicago Broadcasting Network • May 22, 2024
Episode 20: 9 to 5 the musical - Podcast Theater Review - Metropolis Performing Arts Center 2024
Chicago Broadcasting Network • May 7, 2024
Episode 19: Judgment Day with Jason Alexander | Theater Review Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • May 3, 2024
Episode 18: Chicago Happenings Now & Coming April 2024 and Beyond
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Apr 3, 2024
Episode 16: Jersey Boys Review - Mercury Theater Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Mar 29, 2024
Episode 15: . . . I'm Lenny Bruce - Interview Ronnie Marmo & Rikki Lee
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Mar 14, 2024
Episode 14: Aida - Story of Love Jealousy & War - Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Mar 10, 2024
Episode 13: Podcast overview of 007 James Bond Exhibit at Museum of Science and Industry - Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Mar 6, 2024
Episode 12: Bill W and Dr. Bob - The Genesis of AA at the Biograph Theater Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Mar 4, 2024
Episode 122: Reclamation of Madison Hemings - Podcast Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Feb 23, 2024
Episode 121: Flyover Chicago at Navy Pier - Thrill Ride Preview
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Feb 1, 2024
Episode 120: A Chorus Line | Skokie Theatre | Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Sep 13, 2023
Episode 119: Pippin at Music Theater Works - Skokie | Podcast Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jun 19, 2023
Episode 118: Lucy and Charlie's Honeymoon an entertaining Asian-American rockabilly musical
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jun 16, 2023
Episode 116: A tragic love story and cautionary tale of intolerance
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jun 14, 2023
Episode 115: Exploring Asian Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • May 21, 2023
Episode 114: Chicago Women in History
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Mar 3, 2023
Episode 103: KICKOFF - Mozart Immersive : Soul of a Genius at Light House ArtSpace Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jan 29, 2023
Episode 101: Chicago Gun Violence
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jan 20, 2023
Episode 104: Chicago Old Town / Gold Coast Architectural Walking Tour
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Oct 16, 2022
Episode 102: Podcast theater review of a heartfelt story of hidden love
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Oct 2, 2022
Episode 122: Hello Dolly Returns
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Sep 16, 2022
Episode 120: "Hala" Film Review - A Chicago Story on Apple TV
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Apr 19, 2022
Episode 119: Maxwell Street Chicago | Film Review and Recollections
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Nov 5, 2021
Episode 118: Lions Roam Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Oct 30, 2021
Episode 117: "Belfast" Film Review with Comments from Branaugh
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Oct 23, 2021
Episode 116: "Passing" on the Red Carpet with Rebecca Hall
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Oct 21, 2021
Episode 115: "Oscar Micheaux" Documentary Film Review and Commentary
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Oct 20, 2021
Episode 114: Mayors Harold and Pete | Chicago International Film Festival | Film Reviews
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Oct 19, 2021
Episode 113: For the Left Hand | Documentary Film Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Oct 12, 2021
Episode 112: Chicago International Film Festival Reviews
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Oct 11, 2021
Episode 111: The Road Up | Documentary Film Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Sep 25, 2021
Episode 110: Live at Mr. Kelly's | Documentary Film | Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Sep 20, 2021
Episode 108: Lyric Opera of Chicago's Streaming "Pagliacci"| Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Sep 3, 2021
Episode 107: Searching for Mr. Rugoff | Film Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Aug 31, 2021
Episode 106: A Monk in the World * Chicago Native Richard Damien
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jun 4, 2021
Episode 104: Chicago Jeopardy Champion Brian Chang
Chicago Broadcasting Network • May 1, 2021
Episode 103: Interview Mark & Sarah Mosley | Windy City Winds | Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Apr 22, 2021
Episode 2: Conversation with Chicago Composer Regina Harris Baiocchi
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Apr 2, 2021
Episode 97: Moby Dick ... in the dark Podcast Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Mar 14, 2021
Episode 96: Christmas Carol in the Dark Theater Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Dec 13, 2020
Episode 95: Chicago Neighborhood News Summary
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Dec 11, 2020
Episode 94: STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER | Podcast Theater Review |
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Dec 5, 2020
Chicago Neighborhood News Summary Nov 2020
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Nov 7, 2020
Chicago Small Biz Expo Follow-up Podcast Report
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Oct 23, 2020
A War of the Worlds | Theater Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Oct 20, 2020
Chicago Neighborhood News Summary Sept. 2020
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Sep 5, 2020
Connie Wilson Interviews Spike O'Dell
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Aug 24, 2020
Chicago Local Neighborhood News Summary August 2020
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Aug 4, 2020
Connie Wilson Interviews Chicago Author Linda Gartz
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jul 30, 2020
Chicago Neighborhood News Summary July 2020
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jul 1, 2020
Historical Peek at the Chicago Cultural Center
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jun 18, 2020
SOMETHING OUT OF NOTHING | Film Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • May 27, 2020
EXPO - MAGIC OF THE WHITE CITY | Documentary Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Apr 19, 2020
Inside Publications Chicago News Summary April 2020
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Apr 12, 2020
Don't Spread It Around & Why is Chicago a "Toddling Town?"
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Mar 31, 2020
MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION | Chicago Theater Review Podcast
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Mar 6, 2020
I AM NOT YOUR PERFECT MEXICAN DAUGHTER | Theater Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Mar 2, 2020
MLIMA'S TALE | Chicago Podcast Theater Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Feb 29, 2020
HIT HER WITH THE SKATES | Preview & Press Conference
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Feb 26, 2020
ALMOST HEAVEN John Denver's America | Theater Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Feb 18, 2020
THE MOUSETRAP | Podcast Theater Review | Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jan 31, 2020
ONCE ON THIS ISLAND | Podcast Theater Review | Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jan 25, 2020
WHISPER HOUSE | Podcast Theater Review | Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jan 14, 2020
1968 The Year That Rocked the World - Podcast - Book Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jan 8, 2020
Joseph's . . . Dreamcoat Podcast Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Dec 24, 2019
"Burning Bluebeard" Chicago Podcast Theater Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Dec 17, 2019
The Christmas Foundling | Chicago Podcast Theater Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Dec 12, 2019
Twelfth Night in a Garden |Chicago Theater Review Podcast
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Dec 10, 2019
Chicago Eventologist Proclaims National Smith Day
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Dec 6, 2019
ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE | Chicago Theater Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Dec 3, 2019
MOTHER WIT | Chicago Short Story | Podcast
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Nov 14, 2019
A MURDER MOST NOVEL | Theater Review Podcast | Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Nov 13, 2019
MY LIFE IS A COUNTRY SONG | Podcast Theater Review | Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Nov 8, 2019
Political Humor is Not New | Theater Review | Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Nov 3, 2019
You Are Happy | Theater Review | Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Oct 29, 2019
THE FIRST RAINBOW COALITION | Film Review Podcast
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Oct 26, 2019
A Chicago Blues Legacy | Film Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Oct 25, 2019
Merchant of Venice Theater Review Podcast | Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Oct 21, 2019
Chicago International Film Festival Overview Pt 1
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Oct 20, 2019
Romance & Revenge at Lyric Opera Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Oct 15, 2019
Lerner & Loewes Greatest Hits Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Oct 6, 2019
A Delicate But Powerful Play | Podcast Theater Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Oct 1, 2019
Midsummer Podcast Theater Review | Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Sep 19, 2019
Meet Some Artists at Lakeview East Festival of the Arts | Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Sep 18, 2019
The Fantasticks | Skokie Theatre Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Sep 8, 2019
Hunchback of Notre Dame Theater Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Aug 19, 2019
Blinded by the Light | Movie Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Aug 15, 2019
Retro on Roscoe Street Fair Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Aug 12, 2019
International Falls | Chicago Theater Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Aug 3, 2019
A Funky Journey at Black Ensemble Theater Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jul 29, 2019
"Now & Then" at Pride Arts Theater Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jul 21, 2019
Flower of Hawaii | Theater Review | Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jul 1, 2019
Recalling Blues Legends
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jun 23, 2019
Chicago Printers Row Lit Fest 2019
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jun 13, 2019
Interview with the author of THE CHRONOCAR
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jun 9, 2019
"The Memo" a Dystopian Message from Organic Theater
Chicago Broadcasting Network • May 26, 2019
SIX - Wives of Henry VIII | Chicago Theater Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • May 25, 2019
The Adventure of Augie March | Theater Review | Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • May 20, 2019
An Undeniable Hit at the Raven | Theater Review | Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • May 14, 2019
Foster Avenue Beach the Place and the Song
Chicago Broadcasting Network • May 2, 2019
Two Days in Court at City Lit Chicago | Theater Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Apr 28, 2019
Visit to Bistro 6050 in Portage Park
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Apr 25, 2019
'Anastasia' is pure fantasy
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Mar 29, 2019
A Bronx Tale Choosing Fear or Love
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Mar 14, 2019
Chicago Area Author Barnett Book Reading
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Mar 1, 2019
The Realistic Joneses | Theater Review | Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Feb 23, 2019
Two Chicago Theater Reviews
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Feb 15, 2019
"Photograph 51" Chicago Court Theatre Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jan 28, 2019
A Chicago Spin on "Something Wonderful" Book by Todd S. Purdum
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jan 24, 2019
La Boheme Review at Lyric Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Jan 12, 2019
'La Ruta' Review | Steppenwolf Theater Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Dec 27, 2018
"Into the Woods" Music Theater Works
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Dec 26, 2018
A Midsummer Night's Dream Review Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Dec 18, 2018
Hell Cab at the Raven in Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Dec 8, 2018
It's A Wonderful Life | American Blues Theater | Review
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Dec 2, 2018
The Safe House at CityLit in Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Nov 28, 2018
Review of Stoppard's 'Arcadia' at Greenhouse Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Nov 21, 2018
Frankenstein Review Chicago Court Theater
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Nov 12, 2018
Caroline or Change |Review | Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Oct 14, 2018
Review of Radio Golf at Court Theatre Chicago
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Sep 17, 2018
Taste of Polonia 2018
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Sep 3, 2018
Networking to Grow Your Business
Chicago Broadcasting Network • Feb 26, 2017
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