#17: Dispatch
Open Ended will be off this week, but we will be back next week. Conversation Notes GoFundMe Fundraiser for James' cousin's funeral expenses
Open Ended will be off this week, but we will be back next week. Conversation Notes GoFundMe Fundraiser for James' cousin's funeral expenses
Cher and James sit down with visual artist, David Leggett, and discuss having a public art practice, the best time to share your opinion, and making art when you have nothing to lose. During the aftershow, we chat about flea markets, rooftops, and ABC’s “What Would You Do”. 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. Thanks to the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for hooking up this we...
The anxiety episode. Cher and James discuss their experiences in therapy, tackling mental disorders, and how tech plays a role in finding help. Sponsors Get 5 hilarious party games in The Jackbox Party Pack, from the creators of YOU DON’T KNOW JACK. Now on Xbox One, PS3, PS4, Steam and more! Go to jackboxgames.com for more info. You can also donate at openended.fm/donate or become a member at patreon.com/openended , starting at $1 a month! Disclaimer: Explicit Language is used in this episode Co...
Cher and James talk about the dark side of social media. From the deep crevices of fan-made band forums, to Twitter chats, they dissect the culture of internet trolling and how it kind of bums them out. Sponsors Wings & Beer, almost as good as podcasts. That’s why Chicago’s Summer WingFest wants to give listeners a Free Tshirt when they buy tickets with offer code “podcast”, available at Wingfest.net . You can also donate at openended.fm/donate or become a member at patreon.com/openended , s...
Sam Bailey of You're So Talented joins Cher and James in the studio. They discuss her webseries, retaining creative control, and how to allow flaws in a media-driven world. During the aftershow, Sam shares the music of Psalm One's Rapper Chicks, Cher talks about CBS Sunday Morning, and James' pin gives him inspiration for body art. Sponsors Gapers Block is your place for Chicago news, events and commentary. Slow down and check out the city at GapersBlock.com . You can also donate at openended.fm...
In this episode, Cher and James discuss “doing the most” in one weekend, and the real feeling of FOMO, fear of missing out. In the aftershow, Cher talks about her love of a young Monica, and James discovered a new snack, from an old children’s television program. This is also our first week as a weekly format. Sponsors None this week. Contact [email protected] if you’d like to come on-board for one of our episodes. Like what you hear? Give a one time donation at openended.fm/donate o...
11: ‘It’s Gonna Be Poop in an Hour or Two’, with guest Rachel Adams Special guest Rachel Adams of Dinner was Delicious joins the show to discuss food, leading a healthy life, body, and mind. Topics include: nutrition, our relationship with food, and learning to find joy in cooking. During the aftershow, we discuss homemade doughnuts, Eaux Claires Music Festival, and the music of Kacey Musgraves. Sponsors Lodge Management Group: Wings and beer, almost as good as podcasts. That’s why Chicago’s Sum...
This week, our special guest is Lauren Ash, creative director of Black Girl in Om. We discuss how she created a community of spiritual goddesses using yoga, defending ourselves from technology anxiety, and finding inner peace through close friendships and self-care. In the aftershow, we discuss new music from Stephen Bruner aka Thundercat, the writings of Laura Helen Winn, and a mouth-watering quinoa breakfast dish. Sponsors Basecamp : When you use Basecamp to run projects, people know what to d...
Special guest Daniel Zarick joins the show to discuss the ups and downs as a freelancer. Topics include: finding work, saying no, raising rates, and dealing with doubt. During the after show, we discuss the game Threes, Apple Watch, music by Leon Bridges, and the necklace collaboration between Chad Kouri and Tusk. Funding No sponsors this week. Contact [email protected] for inquiries. Like what you hear? Give a one time donation at openended.fm/donate or support us starting at a doll...
Funding No sponsors this week. Contact [email protected] for inquiries. Like what you hear? Donate to us at openended.fm/donate Intro The Avalanches - Two Hearts in 3/4 Time - Since I Left You; 2000 Conversation Notes U-Haul Truck Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets Cher’s dad's Hotel Franchise 'Daily Budget' App Louis CK Joke about the Wild West 'You Need a Budget' App Bank of America Certificate of Deposit Credit Card Debt Credit Score Creditor the Clown Emotional Attachment to Money Bala...
Technology use while traveling, Mad Men, and apparel featuring f-bombs. Funding No sponsors this week. Contact [email protected] for inquiries. Like what you hear? Donate to us at openended.fm/donate Show Notes Ayana Contreras: Vocalo’s Reclaimed Soul and The Barbershop Show Cher’s Laptop Cher DJ’d James’ wedding with this laptop, FYI… James’ new (much smaller) notification setup James’ backpack Skyscanner The “Feelin’ Myself” music video, by Beyonce and Nicki Minaj Evernote is a god...
This week we discuss notification anxiety, our device setups, the Baltimore Uprising, the communication pyramid, and how passive information affects your present being. Show Notes Special thanks to those that submitted their notifications to be used in today’s episode (in-order of appearance): Subi , Becky , Brandi, and Rob. Sanebox , an email triage and filtering service. Pebble Watch Let’s be honest, “thug” is a euphemism for another word… IRL Talk Episode 24: You Only Need To Make It To 88 MP...
Dating in 1s and 0s. The archiving of love and dodging of memories. -- Thank you to the cash donations of this week's episode by: Subi Shah Like what we are doing? We are in need of a new mic! Help us by donating at openended.fm/donate and place "Open Ended Podcast" in the notes section. All music in this episode has been provided by Dystopian Chic ....
We explore life after death on social media through public mourning on Youtube, a lingering life on LinkedIn, and talking to our lost loved ones on Cache My Memory .
Through interviews with our parents, we discover how they have adapted to changing technologies over the years. Today’s Sponsors No one. If you would like to sponsor our podcast, email us at [email protected] Show Notes Last week's episode: #02 “Eat A Bagel For Me” “How the iPad Empowered My Grandparents” by The Hungry and Foolish A photo of Cher's dad This is a VCR And this is a VHS A photo of James' mom Command Line interface before the Graphical User Interface This is a typewriter The firs...
We figure out how social media has strengthened our relationships over the years by interviewing our best friends. Today’s Sponsors No one. If you would like to sponsor our podcast, email us at [email protected] Show Notes Pilot Episode: #01 “Hey Cher’s Mom We have a new mic! The reason we met. Our mutual friend, Phillip Micheal Scales of Briar Rabbit Twit Amore, an online app that shows your Twitter match based on your interactions James’ best friend, Nigeria Weems ESP, Extrasensory Percepti...
We introduce the world to what Open Ended is, isn't, and its future. Show Notes The show's theme song , produced by James' music side project, U+1F60C The Washington Park Arts Incubator Cher's Twitter James' Twitter The first episode of The Studio Visit Podcast . Our budget podcast set up: This mic , and this soundproofing . (Please donate). Sleater-Kinney's, "No Cities to Love" Cher's beginnings in radio Serial Podcast NPR's Invisibilia Podcast...