Vocalo Radio
Cool conversations with artists making good music
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 762
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Pat Junior On All Things ‘Gold Fangs’ and ‘Grill Talk’
North Carolina-based hip-hop artist and rapper Pat Junior visited the Vocalo studio to discuss the turning point in his career, and how his marriage has inspired his artistry throughout the making of…
00:26:49 |
Tue 03 Oct 2023
Micah Collier On ‘Becoming’ A Fresh Voice In Chicago Jazz
Micah Collier’s journey as a bassist and composer is uncovered in his debut album, ‘Becoming,’ released September 15. Born into a musical family, Collier’s roots run deep in Chicago where jazz is th…
00:11:56 |
Mon 02 Oct 2023
WBEZ Investigation Reveals Illinois Traffic Stop Disparity
Two decades after the Traffic Stop Statistical Study Act was enacted in Illinois, WBEZ and Investigative Project on Race and Equity shed light on the reality of traffic stops in their three-part inve…
00:31:01 |
Fri 29 Sep 2023
The Reel Critic Puts A Spotlight On ‘The Super Models’
In this week’s segment, Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder shares his thoughts on the Apple TV+ series, “The Super Models,” plus a behind-the-scenes conversation with directors Larissa Bills and Roger R…
00:04:17 |
Fri 29 Sep 2023
The Goods: Chi Arts Shining Through The Clouds
September 28’s edition of The Goods newsletter features a weekly roundup of concerts and events to check out, like D2x, Senite and SONNY’s show at Subterranean on Sep. 28. Grammy nominees Tank & The …
00:05:39 |
Thu 28 Sep 2023
Octavia Reese Creates Work At The Intersection of Art And Technology
Octavia Reese is a Chicago-based cellist, author, artist, digital strategist and mother. With many hats in her repertoire, the Logan Square resident works to create multi-disciplinary works that move…
00:08:40 |
Thu 28 Sep 2023
Matt Muse's New EP Is "Chicago Decent"
After the release of his new EP ‘So Far, So Decent,’ South Side Chicago artist and activist Matt Muse stopped by the Vocalo studios to discuss it with mornings host Bekoe. They also talked about the …
00:25:44 |
Tue 26 Sep 2023
The Reel Critic Reviews 'A Million Miles Away'
In this week’s segment, Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder shares his thoughts and opinions on the film ‘A Million Miles Away.’ The movie tells the true story of José Hernández (played by Michael Peña) …
00:03:01 |
Fri 22 Sep 2023
The Goods: Listen For (Mostly) Free Weekend Plans!
Writer of Vocalo's The Goods newsletter Morgan Ciocca breaks down the September 21 email, featuring almost entirely free events like the 17th annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival on September 23 and 24, wh…
00:05:14 |
Thu 21 Sep 2023
Darius Dennis Uses Change As His Canvas
Darius Dennis is a Chicago-based artist, muralist and the founder of Big Wall Sign and Mural. In response to the civil unrest and protests against police brutality in 2020, he created the mural “I Am…
00:06:50 |
Thu 21 Sep 2023
Add-2 Builds A Haven For Chicago’s Arts Community
Chicago artist-turned-mentor Add-2 stopped by the Vocalo studios to sit down with mornings host Bekoe and discuss his dedication to supporting the next generation of the city’s creators. Though he ha…
00:31:52 |
Wed 20 Sep 2023
The Reel Critic Reviews 'Dumb Money'
This week on “The Reel Critic,” resident film critic Reggie Ponder shares his thoughts on the new film ‘Dumb Money.’ Often described as a modern-day “David vs. Goliath” story, ‘Dumb Money’ is based o…
00:03:12 |
Fri 15 Sep 2023
The Goods: Corinne Bailey Rae, Mexican Independence Day & Art Across Chicago
The Goods is Vocalo’s weekly arts and culture newsletter, delivering a roundup of music, arts, culture and community events to your inbox every Thursday. Writer of the newsletter Morgan Ciocca stoppe…
00:07:25 |
Thu 14 Sep 2023
Caro Aceves Ignites Community Connection Through Drag
Caro Aceves celebrates their identity as a queer Chicagoan by performing drag under the persona Kerosene. At 23 years old, they have established themselves as a full-time drag performer, taking cente…
00:07:47 |
Thu 14 Sep 2023
The Reel Critic Faces ‘The Equalizer 3’
This week for “The Reel Critic,” resident film critic Reggie Ponder brings listeners his take on the third and final action-packed installment of ‘The Equalizer’ trilogy. Now living in Southern Italy…
00:02:47 |
Fri 08 Sep 2023
The Goods: Celebrate 50 Years Of Hip-Hop With Film & Fashion
The Goods is Vocalo’s weekly arts and culture newsletter, delivering a roundup of music, arts, culture and community events to your inbox every Thursday — plus a new playlist, artist features, volunt…
00:06:30 |
Thu 07 Sep 2023
LaVonte Stewart Believes In The Transformative Nature Of Sports
LaVonte Stewart is the founding executive director of Lost Boyz Inc., a Chicago nonprofit whose mission is to provide sports-based development and guidance to kids. A former athlete himself, Stewart …
00:08:21 |
Thu 07 Sep 2023
Cortez Smith Of "The Chi" Uses His Platform For Positivity
“The Chi” actor and model Cortez Smith recently stopped by the Vocalo studios to sit down with mornings host Bekoe. The two discussed Smith’s upbringing on the West Side of Chicago, how he got his st…
00:40:14 |
Wed 06 Sep 2023
Marcus Atom’s ‘SUMMER.TIME.CHI’ Is A Love Letter To Chicago Summer
Chicago singer Marcus Atom released his latest EP ‘SUMMER.TIME.CHI’ to show his love for the city. Following the addition of his track “TURN” to Vocalo’s on-air rotation for August, the artist return…
00:13:11 |
Tue 05 Sep 2023
The Fly Honey Show Returns To Thalia Hall Labor Day Weekend
The Fly Honey show is back at Thalia Hall this weekend, combining cabaret, burlesque, camp, theater, variety, comedy and nightlife performances all in the name of self-love and positivity. To discuss…
00:09:57 |
Fri 01 Sep 2023
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