Vocalo Overdrive Podcast
The Vocalo Overdrive is an afternoon call-in talk program from Vocalo Radio at Chicago Public Media. Hosts Luis Antonio Perez and Shantell Jamison to discuss current events and social justice issues, talk with local who's-who, and share stories. Luis and Shantell's 'real talk' and enthusiastic style lead to engaging and frank conversations with callers and guests.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Episodes
- 10
- Years Active
- 2012
Tues 3-6-2012 Closing of Fisk and Crawford plant & Steve Boriga of the Chicago Reader
Shows are posted in segments.
Introduction of show, Faith Bugel of the Environme…
Mon 3-5-2012: Social Media Addicting, Super Tuesday Preview, Happy Birthday Chicago, Casmir Pulaski Day
Thurs 1-12 Sonya Clark Black Hair Confederate Flag
Shantell and Luis speak with Sonya Clark about her new exhibit “Black Hair Flag”. Luis performs his rendition of Reg e. Gain’s Please Don’t Take my Jordan’s Away. Later on Shantell interviews Chicago…
Weds 1-11 Kaori Nik Model Art Collection
Shantell and Luis discuss Kaori Nik’s Model Art Collection show which combines community, fashion and design. They also talk with her about the viral video “Sh*t White Girls Say… To Black Girls”
Tues 1-10 Sarah Karp Longer School Days, Wall Street Bonuses
Shantell and Luis talk with Catalyst Chicago reporter Sarah Karp about the Mayor Emanuel’s push for a longer 7.5 hour CPS school day and why the Chicago Teachers Union opposes it. They also touch on …
Mon 1-9 Derogatory Receipt Comments and Beyonce’s Baby
Shantell and Luis discuss derogatory Asian comments found on receipts and stereotypes, and Lily B calls in about these topics. They also cover trending topics concerning Beyonce’s baby and drinking i…
Fri 1-6 Book of Revelation
Shantell and Luis speak with Reverend James V. Smith, assistant professor of religious studies at Depaul University, about the Book of Revelation and end of the world claims, and caller Kelly respond…
Thurs 1-5 Mistaken Deportation
Luis and Shantell speak with Maria Zamudio of The Chicago Reporter about the recent mistaken deportation in Texas. Later in the show they discuss the new “Sh*t White Girls Say to Black Girls” viral v…
Weds 1-4 Rick Santorum Women and Sports
Luis and Shantell talk about Rick Santorum’s Iowa Caucus tie with Mitt Romney and later with Kim and Dana of the Windy City Rollers about women and sports.
Tues 1-3 New Year’s Resolutions, Republican Iowa Caucuses
Luis and Shantell in the first show of 2012.