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"What About Chicago?!", is your weekly show exploring live art, music, entertainment and cultural performances going on, in and around the great city of Chicago.

- Hosts - 

Ben Moroney

Ben Moroney is a musician and Executive Producer of "What About Chicago?!". He creates electronic music under the name Bento, plays bass in Sex No Babies and drinks far too much coffee.

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Rahim Salaam

Rahim Salaam is an artist from Chicago who enjoys fun. He is host of a weekly podcast called "What About Chicago?!", part of the band Sex No Babies, a founding member of Amateur Arts Productions and hopefully a nice person.

- Episodes -

What About Chicago?!
Joshua Virtue | November 16 - November 22
Joshua Virtue | November 16 - November 22

What About Chicago? - your weekly show exploring live art, music, entertainment and culture with hosts Ben Moroney and Rahim Salaam transmitting from Earphoria: Chicago. Listen to the podcast on all podcast platforms, with our friends the Machine Culture Collective at www.machineculture.com and every Friday the podcast airs at 1 p.m. with Que4 Radio at que4.org.

What About Chicago?! | November 9 - November 16
What About Chicago?! | November 9 - November 16

What About Chicago? - your weekly show exploring live art, music, entertainment and culture with hosts Ben Moroney and Rahim Salaam transmitting from Earphoria: Chicago. Listen to the podcast on all podcast platforms, with our friends the Machine Culture Collective at www.machineculture.com and every Friday the podcast airs at 1 p.m. with Que4 Radio at que4.org. Support us at patreon.com/whataboutchicago.

Aiselife | September 14 - September 20
Aiselife | September 14 - September 20

On this week's episode we throw darts with the amazing Artist AiseLife and talk about their process, approach and what moves them. We also go sing a couple diddys at the FUSE Open Mic & Show, see whats the goods in The Shipment by Young Jean Lee, enter the poetry realm of educators and students through The Open Door Readings: Hannah Gamble & Jonah Mixon-Webster, embark on a musical journey with Tragic Trip at The Hungry Brain and so much more!

Pledge Drive | September 7 - September 14
Pledge Drive | September 7 - September 14

On this week's episode we talk tunes, wrestling and life with Pledge Drive (pledgedrive.bandcamp.com) who have an upcoming show at The Owl - Saturday Night (DC) ☆ Pledge Drive ☆ Joey Nebulous this Wednesday September 12! We also take that walk and get some Local Love (Art Bazaar + Music Show), support the culture at Meeting Of Styles USA - Chicago, praise Art at the Church of the New Play: Jerico Bleu, enjoy amazing music with H E a D a C H E / Geological / Shiny Jets / ALIEN THING and so much more!


What About Chicago | July 27 - August 2
What About Chicago | July 27 - August 2

On this week's episode we enjoy Sinema Obscura presents: Garden Party feat. Trust This Ghost, see the Kappa Force Chicago Premiere, check out Rumple ~ A Sandbox Reading, take that walk to Steep Theatre Presents: Linda and so much more!


What About Chicago?! | July 13 - July 19
What About Chicago?! | July 13 - July 19

On this week's episode we that walk to the park with AMFM Presents: Feast: The Appetizer with Pachanga!, find some Act of Kindness: And Other Acts, discover Gems in the Garden and so much more!

>> radiant devices << | July 6 - July 12
>> radiant devices << | July 6 - July 12

On this week's episode we hang out with »radiant devices« and talk about their latest musical projects as well as their show on Thursday July 12 at The Empty Bottle! We also take that walk to eat and be merry at Two Piece Chicken: Two Piece Band Showcase, hit the lake for Black & Brown Babes Brunch: Beach Edition, show support and get educated at Resilient: A Celebration of Survivors, smash a pickled egg at Cafe Mustache and check out Ester / Jordan Collins (Spokane, WA) / Doug Hoyer / Jenn Romero and so much more.

What About Chicago?! | June 22 - June 28
What About Chicago?! | June 22 - June 28

On this week's episode we take that walk to pick up The Sick Muse #10: Utopia Release Party! at No Nation - Art Gallery and Tangential Unspace Lab, get our vitamins at The PIZZA PARTY, hear the story of 4 extraordinary women at Organic Theater Company's production THE REVOLUTIONISTS and so much more!

Tasered: The Phillip Oliver Coleman Story | June 15 - June 21
Tasered: The Phillip Oliver Coleman Story | June 15 - June 21

This week we were excited, humbled and enlightened by our guests - Executive Producer JACQUIE COLEMAN and Director ANTONIO POLK of Tasered The Philip Oliver Coleman Story. Tasered The Stage Play will be in production Saturday June 23 at 4pm and 6 p.m. and Sunday June 24 at 4pm at the Beverly Arts Center 2407 W 111th St.. Get more information about the production at taseredthestageplay.com and get your tickets a www.eventbrite.com/e/tasered-the-p…762999?aff=eac2. Of course we also take that walk and celebrate at the Hostel Presents: Reggie Returns Home, dance at the The Slo 'Mo Fam Pride Jam!, enjoy our faves at Crown Liquors: Sam Larson // Peggy Tenderass // Elijah Berlow and so much more!

What About Chicago?! | June 8 - June 14
What About Chicago?! | June 8 - June 14

On this week's episode we get a live listen to the new release by Me'Chelle for the NegroHeart 2 Release Show, de-mystify the recording process at Pop-Up Recording Studio + Workshop, hit the Sleeping Village to hear the wonderful sounds of Stef Chura w/ Richard Album, Bunny, support this months AMFM Presents: The Producer Series and so much more!

The Moonsharks | May 25 - May 31
The Moonsharks | May 25 - May 31

On this week's episode we chat with The MoonSharks about their journey in improv, their upcoming performances and unique long form plays! We also take that walk to enjoy Hot Fruit! w/ NO MEN, Bev Rage & the Drinks, Super Sonic Space Rebels, volunteer and get a tune up at Grow-Op Community Garden Day feat. Bike Workshop, hear some wonderful music by some of our faves Kill Scenes / Sam Larson / Magic Ian and so much more!

What About Chicago?! | May 18 - May 24
What About Chicago?! | May 18 - May 24

On this week's episode we learn about emergency first aid while rocking out to Aquarium (MPLS), Bump to some Beats at Belmont Harbor, head to the Experimental Station for the Queer/Trans Artist SHowcase, hear the sweet tunes of Peggy Tenderass | Wavvy ID | Sex No Babies at Cafe Mustache, and help Melanin raise money for their tour at the Melanin and Colonia Party!

Tucker Millett | May 12 - May 18

On this week's episode we take that walk with comedy genius Tucker Millett and find out what his life's like! We also enjoy some OrAnGe SoDa, get with Pop Magic Productions presents "Homeset", have some fun with Feminine Comique & CDPH Present: Her Stories and so much more!  

What About Chicago?! | May 4 - May 10
What About Chicago?! | May 4 - May 10

On this week's episode we find the Wanted :: EbonyEssenceJet, get up before sunrise to experience Radius Episode 84: Sadie Woods, hear new music with Jessica Risker (Record Release) / Emily Ritz / Ty Maxon, hit The WasteShed to hear Pleasures, Black Sandwich, Dingbat Superminx, Peggy Tenderass and so much more!

Nire Nah | April 27 - May 3
Nire Nah | April 27 - May 3

On this week's episode we chat with Nire Nah (nirenah.com) about Pop Magic Productions presents "Nire Nah's Coeur Age" happening this Saturday 7:30pm at Prop Thtr! Nire also gives us the story behind their wonderful visual art and musical/audio projects! Of course we also take that walk to Kevin and Hell (record release)/BLOOM/Good at Bad, find out why This is Not Art: Fundraiser & Farewell, discover Jesse Lauren at Powah Houze and so much more!

David Ladon | April 20th - April 26th
David Ladon | April 20th - April 26th

On this week's episode, we chat with David Ladon of Animal Farm, The Doctors Fox, Glad Rags and Peggy Tenderass, about his newest album and master's thesis "Mother Market", his childrens band Animal Farm, and what it's like to be a teaching artist. We also enjoy A Night of Art & Music with Pure Joy, go back to KinderGarden for DXTR SPITS || BELLS ATLAS || FRAN, dance all night at PUM PUM Presents: Tu Religion, and much more! 

Cedric | April 13 - April 19
Cedric | April 13 - April 19

On this week's episode we chat with Cedric Casimier of Ze'ev and Jawns, about their life, art and inspirations. We also take that walk to hear Flora / TC Superstar / Uma Bloo / Sean Green / DRAMA MOTH, check out Violet Eckles-Jordan: Dysphoric Objects, find Ashes of Light, engage in De-conditioning! - a conversation series by Connect the Dots, find out how She Kills Monsters and so much more!

Glad Matt | April 6th - April 12th
Glad Matt | April 6th - April 12th

On this week's episode get one with earth and nature talking with Glad Matt about The Grow-Op Chicago (growopchicago.org), Earphoria: Chicago, Glad Rags, Sex No Babies and cooking up marvelous treats! We also take that walk and find out why I’m Down For Whatever: The Teen Perception – Opening Reception, attend the final Impossible Colors presents Frontwoman Fest 2018, enjoy The Heist, get curious with The Autopsy Talks and so much more!

Frontwomen Fest | March 30 - April 5
Frontwomen Fest | March 30 - April 5

On this week's episode we speak with Adele Nicholas (Axons) and Elaine HD (Spaces of Disappearance) about their work organizing Frontwoman Fest presented by Impossible Colors at Burlington Bar! We also take that walk to the Make Out Party World Premier, support the Tumorama: A Brain Benefit for Rachel Moonchild Perlman, exchange thoughts and ideas at a DIY Townhall + Let's Make A Plan: April, kop some new music at the RICHARD ALBUM TAPE RELEASE CONCERT EXTRAVAGANZA and so much more!
 

Malci and ONO | March 23 - March 29
Malci and ONO | March 23 - March 29

On this week's episode we speak with Travis Travis Travis and P Michael Ono about the brilliant art, sound, music and message of their longtime collaboration ONO (www.ono1980.com).  We also kick it with Malci and talk about his latest project "Do You Know Yourself" (www.malci.bandcamp.com). We also take that walk to Free Street's Meet Juan(ito) Doe at The StoryFront, support the African Youth Forum - 2018, come prepared to stunt at Petty Gang Chicago's Boom Bap Open Mic, see what's good with OTV Presents: The Exquisite Corpse & Velvet Premiere and so much more. 

Ross Berman | March 16 - March 22
Ross Berman | March 16 - March 22

This week we find out why it Sounds Great on Paper, start Killing Your Darlings - 3/16/2018, bear witness to Church of the New Play: Sarah Bowden, maybe dance with Hostel Presents: Disco Pigs and so much more! We also talk about folk music, wrestling, the importance of open mics and our love for long walks with Chicago-based-god-musician-playwright-raconteur - Ross W Berman. Check out his New Japan coverage at WrestleZone.com and his amazing music projects at rossberman.bandcamp.com.

Sasha and Plus | March 9 - March 15
Sasha and Plus | March 9 - March 15

On this week's episode we visit The Uploose Odditorium, share ideas at The Sick Muse #10: Open Pitch Meeting!, find out why Exposure is Key: My Block, My Hood, My City and so much more! We also chat with Sasha NoDisco and Plus Sign about The World's Fair 2018 and nomoneynoborders.com!

What About Chicago?! | March 2 - March 8
What About Chicago?! | March 2 - March 8

On this week's episode we take that walk to Opening Reception: Woman Made Midwest Open at Woman Made Gallery, get involved with A Collaborative 2018 Inaugural Show at Lo Rez Brewing, listen to some very important ChitChat: Women's HiStory Tellers, get are hands dirty at Hostel Grow-Op Meet-Up no. 3 (MWUF Summit Prep)and so much more!

Father Darko | February 23 - February 28
Father Darko | February 23 - February 28

On this week's episode we take a dip into the dark side with Father Darko as we discuss his solo music, his part in audio/visual group VahnDarko, as well as his other various multimedia projects. We also stop in at Zinesters fest, celebrate the Hooligan Mag Four Year Art Collective, eat laugh and see great art at the Artsy Fartsy Pizza Party and so much more!

Matthew Plowman | February 16 - February 22
Matthew Plowman | February 16 - February 22

On this week's episode we dish with Matthew C. Plowman about his show Dishin' with Matthew C. Plowman and many of his various exciting artistic endeavors! We also enjoy an adult beverage at F**k Valentine's Day Show w/ Deadly Habits, Flowtone, & more!, partake in some Goulash: Noise Bias/Dr. Meats/Packard Duo/ Hatcher Duo, enjoy great music at Charles Joseph Smith - Record Release! at The Hideout with Sooper Records, see how The Collaborative Economy Goes To Chi Hack Night and so much more!

Edra Soto | February 9 - February 15
Edra Soto | February 9 - February 15

On this week's episode we talk with Edra Soto about "Open 24 Hours", the current exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, as well as her experience with the Rauschenberg Residency, her time teaching at The School of the Art Institute, and her other projects. find out more about her past and present work at edrasoto.com. We also inhabit the Co-Prosperity Sphere for Easy Habits • Glass Eyes • The Sueves • Color Card, attend the ▼2nd Ⓐnnual Nü Band First Date ▼, listen to the sounds of Glances & Sports Boyfriend & A Very Kewl Guest, and chat at Reclaim North Side Drinks & Discourse: Beyond Allyship

 

Shred America | February 2 - February 8
Shred America | February 2 - February 8

On this week's episode we talk with Arthur Swidzinski and Tony Michal about what drew them to travel from Chicago to New York on their skateboards, as well as the danges, downfalls and triumphs they experienced along the way. We also enjoy the hard work from the people who created Project Tool, connect our circuits at Relate 2, laugh at Monkey Wrench at the Hideout, and explore the Devil in the Details: A portrait of Chicago. Find out more about Shred America at shredamericafilm.com.

Strip Joker | January 26 - February 1
Strip Joker | January 26 - February 1

On this weeks episode we talk with Brittany Meyer and Molly Kearney about what drew them to Chicago, Comedy, and the inspiration behind their monthly show "Strip Joker". We also discover Secret Cinema, learn how we got from Bye Anita to No Cop Academy, see the movie three years in the making at the Clamor and Claw [EP + FILM Release] || Scott William || Peggy Tenderass show, and share our art at AFMF presents: Juice Open Mic. Find out more about Strip Joker at stripjokercomedy.com.

What About Chicago?! | January 19 - January 26
What About Chicago?! | January 19 - January 26

On this week's episode we see the Writing on the Wall, check out the Revenge of the Nerds vol 3 at the Humboldt Park Library, see an amazing free show at Mykelle Deville || daymaker || blackerface || ze'ev, and make noise with the birds at Cirp Night at the Whistler w/ Sex No Babies and beastii.

Gabe Michalski | January 12 - 19
Gabe Michalski | January 12 - 19

On this week's episode we praise the art with Gabe Michalski while discussing his long and varied experience singing, podcasting, writing music on guitar and playing with the group Bash Bang. We also go see Gauze Presents: A Night At Archer Beachhaus, attend the Utopia Ball, become "Ladylike" at Cafe Mustache and get down to Bubbles Brown.