In the age of smartphones, we explore Glen's relationships through a 2011 LG flip phone. Also, an Open Call about weed and shitpics. Our sponsor: Cards Against Humanity : They asked us not to read an ad, so we recorded something special for you in the middle of the show. This has been a production of Postloudness, a collective of independent audio shows by people of color, women, and queer-identified hosts. Learn more at postloudness.com ....
Recorded inside of an airstream trailer in beautiful Portland, Oregon at the XOXO Fest, Tyesha Snow sits down with Cher and James to talk XOXO, white feminism, and Beyonce. Our sponsors: Basecamp : When you use Basecamp to run projects, people know what to do, people know where things are, and you stay on top of everything all the time. Inventibles : This episode is sponsored by Inventables - the hardware store for designers. Learn more about Carvey their new 3D Carving machine at inventables.co...
The digital side of doing it. Featured interviews (in order of appearance): Jonathon Pernisek Elijah McKinnon Sharlene King , from episode 35 of Open Ended . Our sponsors: Second City : Love comedy and filmmaking? The Harold Ramis Film School’s year-long program at The Second City is for you! Visit RamisFilmSchool.com for more info. This has been a production of Postloudness, a collective of independent audio shows by people of color, women, and queer-identified hosts. Learn more at postloudness...
Three artists question what the 24-hour news cycle is doing to our attention, and what that has to do a television in a Pilsen cafe. Our sponsors: Busy Beaver : High quality, US-made custom buttons, based in Chicago. Cards Against Humanity : A party game for horrible people. Iron Galaxy : VIDEOBALL is a piece of electronic entertainment. VIDEOBALL is a sport you can play. VIDEOBALL is a sport everyone can play. Go play VIDEOBALL. Jackbox : Get 5 hilarious party games in The Jackbox Party Pack, f...
When does life imitate art, and why was Cher banned from a pumpkin patch? Open Ended investigates during a live show at Steppenwolf Theater Chicago for the “Sounds Like Chicago” Podcast Festival. This has been a production of Postloudness, a collective of independent audio shows by people of color, women, and queer-identified hosts. Learn more at postloudness.com .
What happens when we sound a little different than usual? Let's unlearn our expectations... Listen to UnLearned on iTunes , Google Play , or wherever you find your audio shows. This has been a production of Postloudness, a collective of independent audio shows by people of color, women, and queer-identified hosts. Learn more at postloudness.com ....
Recorded live from Weapons of Mass Creation Fest in Cleveland, Ohio, James and Cher sit down with Cristina Vanko to discuss theft and copyright in art and design, burlesque dancers, and the pettiness of $6 guacamole. We were sponsored this week by: Warby Parker : For listeners of the Open Ended podcast, Warby Parker is offering a Free 5-Day Home Try-On to give you the opportunity to check out their glasses. To get your Home Try-On today go to warbyparkertrial.com/postloudness to let us know that...
Ahead of his 27th birthday, Cher and James sit down with Classandra Green, James' mother, to discuss the difficulties, trials, and tribulations of parenthood. We were sponsored this week by: Cards Against Humanity : Cards Against Humanity is bringing back Concert Against Humanity at Gen Con on August 5. The show will feature live performances from Eugene Mirman, Aparna Nancherla, Jonathan Coulton, Molly Lewis, Paul and Storm, and more surprise guests from the Chicago comedy scene. The show is op...
This week we learn more about hosts Cher and James by delving into their phone contacts. Ahead of WMC Fest next weekend, the pair also chat with co-organizer, Bryan Garvin about the festival and conference diversity. We were sponsored this week by: Cards Against Humanity : Cards Against Humanity is bringing back Concert Against Humanity at Gen Con on August 5. The show will feature live performances from Eugene Mirman, Aparna Nancherla, Jonathan Coulton, Molly Lewis, Paul and Storm, and more sur...
After James takes a few days away from the web, Cher has to fill him in on all the celeb antics he missed, including Taylor Swift, Kanye West, and the elephant in the room, Pokemon Go! We were sponsored this week by: Second City : Love comedy and filmmaking? The Harold Ramis Film School’s year-long program at The Second City is for you! Visit RamisFilmSchool.com for more info. Iron Galaxy : Scream like a school kid with Capsule Force, an intergalactic-retro-anime multiplayer game now available o...
Fresh off a live event in Chicago, Tunde Olaniran joined Cher and James to discuss “fatness” and masculinity, activism and advocacy, and his new album, Transgressor. Music featured in this weeks episode: From Tunde Olaniran (in order of appearance): “Transgressor” “24KT” “Paladin” “Brown Boy” “Namesake” We were sponsored this week by: Cards Against Humanity : They asked us not to read an ad, so enjoy the show. References made during our conversation: Young Fathers are the Scottish band Cher went...
Smartphones and high speed connections keep us connected with the most important people in our lives, but how are those relationships maintained over long distances? We find out through contributed stories by Rachel Hyman, Taz Kelleher, Cher Vincent, and James T. Green. The stories in today’s episode: “Against the Glass”, produced by James T. Green, written by Rachel Hyman and James T. Green, performed by Ayla Arthur and Maya Coleman. “The Moment You Go Long Distance”, produced by Taz Kelleher. ...
To mark the 60th episode, this week is just Cher and James, The Original Two. Topics of conversation include internet culture, an addiction to data and how content online has become indistinguishable just to be relevant. We were sponsored this week by: ActiveCampaign : ActiveCampaign is a one stop, marketing & sales platform for businesses of all sizes, crafted right here in Chicago. ActiveCampaign helps businesses grow bigger, faster with email marketing and marketing automation. You can: C...
While James is away, Cher meets up with Phillip-Michael Scales to discuss the music business in Los Angeles, being a black singer-songwriter in the age of Black Lives Matter, and a special musical great that influenced him. We were sponsored this week by: Warby Parker : For listeners of the Open Ended podcast, Warby Parker is offering a Free 5-Day Home Try-On to give you the opportunity to check out their glasses. To get your Home Try-On today go to Warby Parker to let us know that you came from...
In this week’s episode, Cher and James nerd out about narrative storytelling with Maya Goldberg-Safir. Maya works for Third Coast International Audio Festival and this is her first time on a podcast. We were sponsored this week by: Warby Parker : For listeners of the Open Ended podcast, Warby Parker is offering a Free 5-Day Home Try-On to give you the opportunity to check out their glasses. To get your Home Try-On today go to Warby Parker to let us know that you came from us. ActiveCampaign : Ac...
In this week’s episode, Cher and James chat to Felton Kizer, founder and editor in chief of Off-Kilter Mag, an intimate movement of artists, designers, and seekers of individual truth. This week’s discussion surrounds diversity, photography and what it really means to be a starving artist. There is also talk of Beyonce and green beans. We were sponsored this week by: Warby Parker : For listeners of the Open Ended podcast, Warby Parker is offering a Free 5-Day Home Try-On to give you the opportun...
This week, Cher and James talk share a small dispatch on Google I/O, and where they fall on the "AI-acceptance" spectrum. We were sponsored this week by: Cards Against Humanity - They asked us not to read an ad. Enjoy the show! LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: We are fleeing to the Cleve, to Weapons of Mass Creation in August! We are part of thew Sounds Like Chicago Podcast Festival at the Steppenwolf Theater, on August 17! References made during our conversation Bang Bang Pie, a terrific pie shop in Ch...
This week, Cher and James talk with Kimberly Vincent, Cher's sister, on how the "youth" communicate with friends, foes, and the world. We were sponsored this week by: Iron Galaxy - Scream like a school kid with Capsule Force, an intergalactic-retro-anime multiplayer game now available on PS4 and Steam! capsuleforce.com References made during our conversation Souja Boy still got the hits! Eastern Illinois University, Kimberly's alma mater Snapchat, the youths' favorite thing The Stuff They Don't ...
This week, Cher and James discuss triggers, how they find them, navigate them, and deal with the aftermath. We were sponsored this week by: Iron Galaxy : Scream like a school kid with Capsule Force, an intergalactic-retro-anime multiplayer game now available on PS4 and Steam! Visit capsuleforce.com References made during our conversation: Radiohead's 9th studio album, A Moon Shaped Pool Triggers You know we couldn't forget about Open Call: Cher: Subi Shah James: The "Thinking" Emoji We also have...
This week, Cher and James discuss artist ownership in light of the recent releases of Beyonce and Radiohead, and the legacy of Prince. We were sponsored this week by: Cards Against Humanity : They asked us not to read an ad, but enjoy the show! References made during our conversation: Beyonce's Lemonade, her 6th studio album and film Radiohead's Burn the Witch release, the first single from their 9th studio album Prince's vault When Doves Cry is a very good song The Read's Lemonade's review Rob ...
From the cutting room floor, Cher, James, and guest Lauren discuss the evolving language globally, and here at home. Topics covered during our conversation: Adultism Micro-aggression Misogynoir Demisexual
This week, Cher and James welcome Dr. Lauren Monsein Rhodes, discussing moving to new cities, her doctoral work with the black diaspora in Latvia, and the differences of global news coverage on #BlackLivesMatter. In Open Mic, we are argue over architecture. Lastly, in Open Call, Lauren chats about her joy of retail therapy, Cher talks about The Read: Live, and James shares an article that spoke to him. We were sponsored this week by: Basecamp : "When you use Basecamp to run projects, people know...
From the cutting room floor, Cher and Angelica went on a sidebar conversation about impostor syndrome, and their annoyances with Daredevil and Jessica Jones’ Netflix programs. Topics covered during our conversation: Daredevil, TV Series Jessica Jones, TV Series Karen Page...
This week, Cher and James welcome Angelica Jade Bastién, discussing TV recaps, film noir, and the subject of mental illness in her writing. In Open Mic, we debate on palm and tarot readings, hot dog condiments, and why comic book movies matter. Lastly, in Open Call, Cher shouts out a black radical, Jade shows some love for Wonder Woman, and James talks about the podcast, Millennial. References made during our conversation: Angelica Jade Bastién, a TV essayist and critic, and badass Angelica's pi...
It's Open Ended 50th Episode EXTRAVAGANZA! Cher and James take a trip down memory lane, answering listener emails, and revealing some hopes for the future. In Open Call, she talks about her latest TV obsession, and James discusses his love for two Chicago ladies making news! We were sponsored this week by: Inventables : The hardware store for designers. Learn more about Carvey their new 3D Carving machine at inventables.com . References made during our conversation: Open Ended's first studio, si...
This week, Cher and James hang out with conceptual artist Fidencio Martinez, discussing his art, upbringing, and visibility in the art world. In Open Mic, they debate on maps, GPS, organization, and learning to appreciate art. Lastly in Open Call, Fidencio shares a book, Cher talks about an old teen drama, and James talks about kale. We were sponsored this week by: Podcast Movement : Looking to start a podcast of your own? This year, Podcast Movement, the world's largest podcaster conference, wi...
This week, Cher and James discuss Kanye West's ever-evolving seventh album, The Life of Pablo. In Open Call, Cher talks about two self care treatments, and James shares his delight over a new news app. We were sponsored this week by: Second City Chicago: Love comedy and filmmaking? The Harold Ramis Film School year-long program at The Second City is for you! Visit RamisFilmSchool.com for more info. References made during our conversation: Kanye West, the enigma and the legend The Life of Pablo, ...
This week Cher and James hang out with Jeff Kahn of Rise Science to discuss the importance of sleep, how it affects your productivity, and the disadvantages that has plagued the POC community for generations. We were sponsored this week by: Cards Against Humanity : They asked us not to read an ad, but encouraged you to enjoy the show! References made during our conversation: Jeff Kahn, CEO of Rise Science Sleep Debt Emma Adam, professor at Northwestern University School of Education and Social P...
This week, in the spirit of International Women's Month, Cher and James discuss how the conversation online isn't completely intersectional. In Open Call, Cher and James talk about podcasts that got them through this week, and James also talks about Ruby on Rails. We were sponsored this week by: Basecamp : When you use Basecamp to run projects, people know what to do, people know where things are, and you stay on top of everything all the time. References made during our conversation: March is W...
This week, Cher and James chat it up with Maya Coleman, Community Manager at Secret Hitler, to discuss gaming as a person of color. In Open Up, we consider the benefits of Slack for personal use. In Open Mic, we debate with Maya on mobile games, Apple Watch, and social media platforms. Lastly, in Open Call: Maya saw a new Disney film, Cher saw a really great concert, and James appreciates physical books. References made during our conversation: Maya Coleman, movie composer and Secret Hitler Comm...
