Vocalo Radio
Cool conversations with artists making good music
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 762
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
The Reel Critic: It’s A ‘Barbie’ World
This week on “The Reel Critic,” resident film critic Reggie Ponder breaks down his thoughts on the new live-action ‘Barbie’ film, directed by Greta Gerwig. The film stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosli…
00:03:03 |
Fri 21 Jul 2023
Adia Ivey Shapes Cinematic Narratives Through An Intersectional Lens
Adia Ivey is a Chicago-based film director and producer who passionately advocates for inclusivity and representation in the field. Focusing their lens on a Black queer perspective, their narratives …
00:06:12 |
Thu 20 Jul 2023
Ephraim Bugumba Brings His Story of Endurance To Tiny Desk: On The Road
When NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest: On The Road tour stopped in Chicago with its winner, Utah band Little Moon, on July 6 they enlisted support from fellow contestant Ephraim Bugumba as an opener. Us…
00:24:48 |
Wed 19 Jul 2023
The Reel Critic Reviews 'Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1'
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder discusses the latest installment of the ‘Mission Impossible’ franchise, ‘Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1.’ In the film, Ethan Hunt must track down a terrifyi…
00:03:16 |
Fri 14 Jul 2023
Sandra Puebla Harnesses People Power To Reimagine The Political System
Sandra Puebla is a community organizer and the chair of United Neighbors of the 35th Ward. Puebla specializes in constituent services for an independent political organization, representing neighborh…
00:08:24 |
Thu 13 Jul 2023
Nola Adé Takes Afro-Soul To The Tiny Desk Stage
NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest is currently on tour with its winner, Utah band Little Moon, and selected Nigerian-American Chicago artist Nola Adé as one of the opening acts for the sold out Chicago stop. B…
00:09:27 |
Mon 10 Jul 2023
Idris Elba Discusses His New Series “Hijack” With The Reel Critic
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Idris Elba about his new show “Hijack.” They dive into the dynamics of the array of the series’ characters. Elba port…
00:02:44 |
Fri 07 Jul 2023
Teresa Magaña Builds Space For Culturally Resonant Expression
Teresa Magaña is a Chicago-based self-taught artist and co-founder of Pilsen Arts & Community House. Though Magaña became an artist later in life, she feels inspired by her profound connection to her…
00:07:31 |
Thu 06 Jul 2023
The Reel Critic Goes Back In Time With 'Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny'
Preparing to retire from his college professorship, Indiana Jones is sucked into another adventure in search of an ancient artifact with the capabilities to turn back time. Indy and his goddaughter, …
00:02:55 |
Fri 30 Jun 2023
Through Film, Adam L. McMath Preserves Community History
Adam L. McMath is a filmmaker, a community organizer and the executive director of arts nonprofit Black Alphabet. Though originally from St. Louis, Missouri, McMath has been living in Edgewater for t…
00:08:15 |
Thu 29 Jun 2023
Braxton Cook Creates Beyond The Confines Of Genre
Genre-bending artist and multi-instrumentalist Braxton Cook constantly experiments with his sound, combining influences ranging from John Coltrane to modern hip-hop, always rooted in Black tradition …
00:22:27 |
Tue 27 Jun 2023
Reggie Ponder Discusses Empowerment With The Cast of ‘Run The World’
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder sits down with lead actresses of the STARZ comedy ‘Run The World,’ Amber Stevens West, Bresha Webb and Corbin Reid, to discuss season two of the series. Season two fol…
00:05:42 |
Fri 23 Jun 2023
Daniella Mazzio Believes The Arts Should Be Accessible For Everyone
Daniella Mazzio (she/they) is a writer, performer, advocate, and communications and accessibility consultant. Originally from the western Chicago suburbs, Daniella attended DePaul University and has …
00:08:32 |
Thu 22 Jun 2023
Isaac Ziman's BKyard Boogie Brings Its Live Outdoor Sets To Chicago
The BKyard Boogie community event series is making its debut in Chicago on June 24. Founded in Isaac Ziman’s Brooklyn backyard in 2018, BKyard Boogie is now a nationwide event series bringing togethe…
00:08:19 |
Wed 21 Jun 2023
Mellow Dreamin': The Times Of Drummer Isaac "Redd" Holt
Isaac “Redd” Holt, the “master of time” who recorded in blockbuster jazz combos passed away at 91 on May 23 from complications associated with lung cancer. In high school, he joined Eldee Young to fo…
00:09:07 |
Wed 21 Jun 2023
The Reel Critic Double-Feature: ‘The Flash’ And ‘The Blackening’
This week’s segment of “The Reel Critic” brings Reggie’s reviews on two films out June 16: ‘The Flash’ and ‘The Blackening.’ ‘The Flash’ follows its titular character (played by Ezra Miller) as he tr…
00:03:53 |
Fri 16 Jun 2023
Sampa The Great Takes Zamrock On The Road — And To Chicago
Zambian singer Sampa The Great and her band have consistently broken barriers as the first Zambian performers at Lollapalooza, Coachella and, most recently, ‘The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon.’ Curr…
00:09:59 |
Fri 16 Jun 2023
Through Chicago Votes, Stevie Valles Works To Amplify Chicago Voices
South Loop resident Stevie Valles is the co-executive director of Chicago Votes, an organization built to create voting opportunities in the city. He wants to uplift lesser-heard voices to be heard b…
00:08:44 |
Thu 15 Jun 2023
The Reel Critic Discusses 'The Blackening' With Writer Dewayne Perkins
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder interviews writer Dewayne Perkins on his new film, ‘The Blackening.’ The horror film follows a group of friends who reunite for a Juneteenth weekend staying at a cabin…
00:04:28 |
Wed 14 Jun 2023
Madison McFerrin Takes Control Of Her Music And Her Legacy
Los Angeles-based singer Madison McFerrin debuted her first full-length album, ‘I Hope You Can Forgive Me’ on May 12, exploring fear and growth while evolving into her identity. Going on a world tour…
00:11:14 |
Mon 12 Jun 2023
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