With the explosion of new free tools like Canva, pretty much anyone these days can call themselves a designer. But how about someone who's been a designer since 8? On this episode, I talk with graphic designer extraordinaire Emma Kumer about her love of all things fonts and design, as well as her tips for getting started in the field.
What's it like being a first time voter now, and in the 1980s? On this episode, I talk with my dad and sister about the different experiences they've had with voting, and how this election could end up being the most important one yet.
Sometimes, just figuring out where to go next is hard. On this episode, I talk about struggling with being still, and the effect it's had on me.
As we inch toward the general election in November, progressive politicians across the country have been fighting to address inequities that have been exacerbated by the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and incidents of police brutality. Representative Charles Booker is one of those progressives, a legislator from Kentucky who gained national recognition after narrowly losing a high-profile Senate bid in June. On this episode, he talks about gaining a critical mass of support for prog...
What do you put on your hot dog? (Wrong answers only) I talk with friend of the program Sam Brief on his career as a professional broadcaster for the Chicago Dogs, including the lessons he's learned along the way and the challenges he's faced as a broadcaster during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How do you do, fellow kids? On this episode, I sat down with Talia Schulhof, a rising sophomore at Northwestern University who also happens to be a budding star on TikTok. We talk about her rise to TikTok clout, the increasing popularity of the app, and where she sees TikTok going forward.
How would you like some poetry to end your week (it's good for the soul)?!? This episode features me reading three poems aloud - all with the theme of love and loneliness.
The man! The myth! The legend! On today's episode, I'm joined by my former cross-country coach and longtime friend Billy Poole-Harris, as we reflect on our team's 2015 postseason run and talk lessons learned along the way.
A derecho roared through Chicago on Monday, leaving me and my family without power for about 32 hours! On this episode, you'll get an inside look on what it was like to be with my parents and I as we weathered the storm in our basement -- and then in the only room in our house with a wall of windows and two skylights...
Today's show is all about gratitude, and I wanted to kick it off by talking about my favorite show of all time, Community (#SixSeasonsAndAMovie)! I binged three seasons this weekend! On this episode, I talk about the reasons the show has had a profound impact on me and why I am thankful to have it in my life.
What's there to do without a national strategy on testing? On this episode, Ryan talks about why the lack of rapid and effective COVID-19 testing is crippling our ability to move forward as a country in a safe and effective way.
As the United States continues to face a national reckoning on systemic racism in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, many of the underlying issues that perpetuate these oppressive systems are being reexamined with a fresh lens. It’s extremely important to recognize the people and organizations that have long been in this fight for justice and equal opportunity, and that group includes Lost Boyz Inc, which is committed to positively impacting vulnerable Chicago youth's lives through violence prev...
Last month I talked about what it means to have white privilege and why understanding it now is more important than ever. On today's episode, I walk through an important resource to take action and use this privilege as a source for good, ally.wiki. On this website, you will find a litany of ways you can help, many from the comfort of your home.
Feeling down or lacking a sense of purpose? This pandemic has been hard on many people, but there are actionable steps you can take to try and ease those feelings. In this episode, I walk through three things you can do to start feeling more motivated each day.
A combination episode between Survivor and politics is right in my wheelhouse, and that's what you'll get on today's episode of Let's Talk. The central question on today's show: What similarities are there between the greatest supervillain in Survivor history and the President of the United States? This episode also features my DJT impression, as well as my patent-pending Hantz-to-Trump speech translator.
As the pandemic rages on, the efficacy of various sports return plans has varied wildly. In this episode, I talk with the hosts of "Beyond the Gameplan," Andrew Golden and Kenny Carter, about the "hope and pray" plan from the MLB and the "bubble" plan from the NBA. We also discuss the social justice movements that have been taking place across a variety of leagues.
Over the past two days, I've spent time volunteering with Digs with Dignity, a nonprofit whose mission is to elevate the lives of those transitioning from homelessness by filling their houses with everything that makes a beautiful, dignified home. They recently needed to move all of their donated items from six storage lockers to their new warehouse, and me, my mom and the wonderful Sam Wischnewsky answered the call. This episode features an audio diary of the two day's work as well as an interv...
Last weekend marked the conclusion of the English Premier League, and on Championship Sunday, all 20 teams in the league played at the same time. Ella Brockway, top-notch journalist and noted Manchester United fan, sweated out the games as she waited to see if her team would qualify for the Champions League. We talk about that Sunday and her thoughts on the potential for growth in soccer over the next five years.
To All The Girls has been the most popular essay on my website, so I decided to do a reading of the first part on Let's Talk! Hopefully this will give you a much-needed boost of energy to start your week.
As we inch closer and closer to election season in November, efforts to mobilize voters across the country are ramping up. I sat down with two members from Salsa The Vote, a New Jersey-based non-profit organization dedicated to building the political power of the Latinx population, and we talked about their efforts for this November's election, their messaging and why they both joined the organization.
Finally, we get to talk some REAL baseball on Let's Talk! On this very special Opening Day episode, I sit down with my dad to discuss our hopes for the season and our thoughts on the current Cubs roster.
Welcome to Let's Talk, a new podcast created by writer and journalist Ryan Wangman aiming to promote and facilitate important conversations for a better world. This episode features Wangman discussing the clash between peaceful protestors and unmarked federal agents in Portland, and the importance of checking Donald Trump's overt fascism.
Welcome to Let's Talk, a new podcast created by writer and journalist Ryan Wangman aiming to promote and facilitate important conversations for a better world. This episode features Wangman reading the latest essay from his series, Demons.
Welcome to Let's Talk, a new podcast created by writer and journalist Ryan Wangman aiming to promote and facilitate important conversations for a better world. This episode features Wangman interviewing Amy Boyle, a Chicago-based photographer, about her project designed to answer a simple question: What would happen if once a week we recognized someone who we think is phenomenal and shared her story with our community? You can find her project at this website: https://www.52phenomenalwomen.com/...
Welcome to Let's Talk, a new podcast created by writer and journalist Ryan Wangman aiming to promote and facilitate important conversations for a better world. This episode features Wangman interviewing his great aunt Molly about what it was like to grow up in Ireland and why she decided to come to America.
Welcome to Let's Talk, a new podcast created by writer and journalist Ryan Wangman aiming to promote and facilitate important conversations for a better world. This episode features Wangman reading his latest essay, Chipotle. You can read the first two parts on his website, ryanwangman.win/blog.
Welcome to Let's Talk, a new podcast created by writer and journalist Ryan Wangman aiming to promote and facilitate important conversations for a better world. This episode features Wangman and one of his best friends, Sam Wischnewsky, as they explore the homebrewing process and talk about their experiences with their high school cross country coach, Billy Poole-Harris.
Welcome to Let's Talk, a new podcast created by writer and journalist Ryan Wangman aiming to promote and facilitate important conversations for a better world. This episode features Wangman reading essays from his latest series, Demons, and talking about the importance of self-love during a pandemic.
Welcome to Let's Talk, a new podcast created by writer and journalist Ryan Wangman aiming to promote and facilitate important conversations for a better world. This episode features Wangman giving a book recommendation, Tuesdays with Morrie, and talking about the importance of love in your daily life!
Welcome to Let's Talk, a new podcast created by writer and journalist Ryan Wangman aiming to promote and facilitate important conversations for a better world. This episode features Wangman talking about Psychology Today, a resource he used to find his therapist and a good starting point for anyone looking to embark on their own journey to better their mental health.
