The AMp from Vocalo
Curated interviews by Vocalo Radio host Jill Hopkins that put a spotlight on arts, culture, and community
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 11 minutes
- Episodes
- 158
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2020
Felonious Munk talks on fatherhood and the complexities of Chicago's comedy community
Emmy nominated comedian Felonious Munk stopped by The Morning AMp to talk with Jill Hopkins about fatherhood, the complexities of Chicago's comedy community, and more. Munk is best-known as the Blegg…
00:12:39 |
Fri 16 Aug 2019
Beastie Boys Tribute Group "She's Crafty" Celebrates the Life & Legacy of Adam Yauch with "MCA Day"
Amy Sumpter, also known as MCAmy, stopped by the Morning AMp to talk all things Beastie. As a member of She's Crafty, Chicago's all-female Beastie Boys tribute, Amy graced the airwaves to talk about …
00:10:23 |
Wed 14 Aug 2019
Toni Morrison's powerful lifelong legacy
Toni Morrison passed away at the age of 88 this week and Jill Hopkins was joined by WBEZ South Side Reporter, Natalie Moore, to discuss Morrison's powerful lifelong legacy ranging from her literary w…
00:13:51 |
Wed 07 Aug 2019
Adam Burke talks "Cage Free Children" and how Chicago shaped his comedy
Jill Hopkins spoke with Chicago writer and comedian Adam Burke on The Morning AMp about a comedy fundraiser being put on for RAICES (The Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services)…
00:08:13 |
Thu 01 Aug 2019
Ross Golan talks his new stage-musical "The Wrong Man"
Ross Golan is a multi-platinum pop songwriter whose credits include "Same Old Love" with Selena Gomez and "My House" with Flo Rida. His own solo project is a one-man concept album about a man who's b…
00:18:47 |
Wed 31 Jul 2019
Laundi Keepseagle Shares how Save Money Save Life Creates Welcoming Spaces for Change Despite Odds
Save Money, Save Life is Chicago rapper Vic Mensa’s non-profit organization, whose aim is to curate accessible events and knowledge that uplifts and contributes to pushing culture and creativity in C…
00:11:24 |
Thu 25 Jul 2019
The Future is Feminist: Global Youth Ambassadors discuss leadership
Listen to three students from the Global Youth Ambassadors Leadership Summit discuss the future of feminist leadership. The Chicago Summit branch is building the next generation of global leaders and…
00:14:13 |
Wed 24 Jul 2019
New Comedy Central Series "South Side" Created By and For Chicagoans
Brought to life by local Chicagoans both in front of and behind the camera, Comedy Central's new series "South Side" gives viewers an authentic portrayal of what life in the city is all about. Set in…
00:14:06 |
Tue 23 Jul 2019
WakandaCon returns to Chicago July 26-28
Wakandacon is an Afro-futuristic fan convention that celebrates Black culture and is back in Chicago for its 2nd year on July 26-28.
The convention includes panel discussions among thought leaders,…
00:11:06 |
Mon 22 Jul 2019
Maria Ines Zamudio Breaks Down Chicago's Preventative Measures Surrounding ICE Raids
WBEZ reporter Maria Ines Zamudio spoke with Jill about Chicago's preventative measures to protect its residents from ICE raids happening throughout the city.
Maria covers how essential it is to kno…
00:11:22 |
Thu 18 Jul 2019
Comedian Mike E. Winfield Talks Highs and Lows of Dating, Life in LA, and his new movie PIMP
You might recognize L.A. Comedian Mike E. Winfield from The Office, BET, Brad Paisley’s Comedy Rodeo Special, and so much more. Today, Mike stopped by The Morning AMp to tell some jokes and share som…
00:11:09 |
Wed 17 Jul 2019
"Untitled" by Anaya Frazier
Louder Than A Bomb (LTAB) is the largest youth poetry festival in the world.
LTAB is an annual event hosting over 1,000 youth poets for a month of Olympic-style poetry bouts, workshops, and special e…
00:02:17 |
Tue 16 Jul 2019
"Big Dyke Energy" by Ari Appleberry
Louder Than A Bomb (LTAB) is the largest youth poetry festival in the world.
LTAB is an annual event hosting over 1,000 youth poets for a month of Olympic-style poetry bouts, workshops, and special e…
00:02:15 |
Tue 16 Jul 2019
"Untitled" by Marilyn Carroll
Louder Than A Bomb (LTAB) is the largest youth poetry festival in the world.
LTAB is an annual event hosting over 1,000 youth poets for a month of Olympic-style poetry bouts, workshops, and special e…
00:03:44 |
Tue 16 Jul 2019
"A Curse on You and Your White Hood" by Jay Post (Explicit)
Louder Than A Bomb (LTAB) is the largest youth poetry festival in the world.
LTAB is an annual event hosting over 1,000 youth poets for a month of Olympic-style poetry bouts, workshops, and special e…
00:04:02 |
Tue 16 Jul 2019
"Untitled" by Kennedy Harris (Explicit)
Louder Than A Bomb (LTAB) is the largest youth poetry festival in the world.
LTAB is an annual event hosting over 1,000 youth poets for a month of Olympic-style poetry bouts, workshops, and special e…
00:03:05 |
Tue 16 Jul 2019
Joshua Grosso of Les Miserables Reflects on his Musical Theater Journey
Joshua Grosso of Les Miserables joins Jill Hopkins to talk about how musical theater became such a big part of his life, his work with young inspiring artists, and how he sees himself reflected in hi…
00:08:37 |
Tue 16 Jul 2019
Little Cabin Films Celebrates 10 Years of Film Making
Michigan filmmakers Nick Nummerdor and Andrew Morgan created Little Cabin Films in 2009 as a way to continue bringing their DIY entrepreneurship to life. With a passion for telling people's stories, …
00:12:07 |
Thu 11 Jul 2019
Artist Juan Angel Chavez Transforms an Abandoned Basketball Court into a Community Art Space
Sculptor, Chicagoan, and avid skateboarder, Juan Angel Chavez joined Jill Hopkins in the studio to talk about his current project focused on the revitalization of a community and art space in Chicago…
00:07:41 |
Wed 10 Jul 2019
Maria Ines Zamudio discusses the case of deported US veterans and their plight to return home
The Government reports that over 250 US military veterans have been placed in immigration removal proceedings in the last 6 years. With support by the Pulitzer Center, WBEZ reporter Maria Ines Zamudi…
00:11:10 |
Thu 27 Jun 2019
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