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 Reviews ‘Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts’
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder discusses the newest installment in the ‘Transformers’ franchise, ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.’ This film takes place before the others in the series, finding th…
00:03:09 |
Fri 09 Jun 2023
Mary Bowman Advocates For Reproductive Justice In Chicago’s Queer Medical Community
Mary Bowman is a Chicago-based healthcare provider, associate professor and reproductive justice activist. Specializing in reproductive and gender-affirming care, including abortions and hormone ther…
00:07:47 |
Fri 09 Jun 2023
Mike Dunn: A Dive Into The Chicago House DJ's Catalog With DJ Purple & Jesse De La Peña
For his special birthday set during Vocalo's 5 O'Clock Mix on May 26, friend of the station DJ Purple brought listeners a mix dedicated to legendary South Side Chicago house DJ and producer Mike Dunn…
00:07:52 |
Mon 05 Jun 2023
DLOW Brings Bopping Back With “Shuffle 3.0”
West Side Chicago’s own “Bop King” DLOW is a multi-talented artist known for creating “The DLOW Shuffle,” which turned into a social media trend challenging young people to express themselves through…
00:24:19 |
Mon 05 Jun 2023
Storytelling Workshop (Summer 2013): ‘Bopping: Art in the Making from the West Side of Chicago’
What are the origins of this dance? How did it begin? Who are the rising talents of this subculture based on the West Side of Chicago? And how has social media fueled its spread? Visual artist Phil J…
00:12:39 |
Mon 05 Jun 2023
The Reel Critic Travels 'Across The Spider-Verse'
Jump back into the comic book Multiverse with Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) in ‘Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse.’ After reuniting with Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld) and Peter Parker (Jake Johnson…
00:03:06 |
Fri 02 Jun 2023
Tarnynon Onumonu Uses Words As Tools To Heal
South Side poet Tarnynon Onumonu uses words to break generational trauma and share stories of joy. Through pop-up workshops and hosting open mics, she fosters an environment of healing and empowermen…
00:08:25 |
Thu 01 Jun 2023
Daisy Zamora Takes Healing Into Her Own Hands
Chicago doula and activist Daisy Zamora works to heal her community by supporting families bringing life into the world, and providing crucial resources to Chicagoans in need. Working with organizati…
00:08:48 |
Tue 30 May 2023
Empowering Youth Through Art: The Simple Good's Journey of Positivity and Transformation
Chicago-based nonprofit The Simple Good uses art and discussion to empower young people and highlight the good in everyday life. In anticipation for their eighth annual fundraising event “The Hunt fo…
00:25:37 |
Fri 26 May 2023
The Reel Critic Goes Under The Sea With 'The Little Mermaid'
The Reel Critic is headed under the sea as he reviews the remake of Disney’s 1989 film ‘The Little Mermaid.’ Ariel (Halle Bailey), having a heart for adventure, makes a deal with the evil sea witch U…
00:03:01 |
Fri 26 May 2023
Mayoush Is Chicago's Rising "Lebanese Soul Diva”
Chicago’s “Lebanese Soul Diva” Mayoush breaks down barriers by fusing her love for her culture into her music. Writing lyrics in English, French and Arabic, she takes pride in her ability to effortle…
00:20:10 |
Wed 24 May 2023
Kali Uchis Brings Fans A Personal Experience At The Aragon Ballroom
Kali Uchis graced Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom on May 15 and 16, treating the Windy City to an unforgettable experience as part of her "Red Moon In Venus" tour. Vocalo afternoon host Nudia Hernandez had…
00:02:42 |
Fri 19 May 2023
The Reel Critic Reviews ‘Fast X’
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder reviews the next installment of the ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise, ‘Fast X.’ Dom Toretto, played by Vin Diesel, and his family find themselves traveling the world to st…
00:02:55 |
Fri 19 May 2023
For Musician-Slash-Reporter Debbie-Marie Brown, Curiosity Is Essential
Chicago-based journalist and musician Debbie-Marie Brown is a staff writer for the Chicago Reader whose work centers around their Chicago-based curiosities. As a journalist, they are dedicated to tel…
00:08:21 |
Thu 18 May 2023
Shawnee Dez Finds Her Umbra On Debut Album
Fresh off the release of her debut album ‘Moody Umbra,’ South Side Chicago singer and songwriter Shawnee Dez stopped by the Vocalo studios to sit down with morning host Bekoe and WBEZ’s Taylor Nazon …
00:28:37 |
Wed 17 May 2023
Inside The Arena During Brandon Johnson’s Mayoral Inauguration
Brandon Johnson was sworn in as the 57th mayor of Chicago the morning of Monday, May 15 at Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC. Vocalo storytelling producer Ari Mejia was in attendance, and spoke to Chicagoa…
00:03:03 |
Mon 15 May 2023
The Reel Critic Speaks With The Stars Of ‘About My Father’
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder spoke with the cast of ‘About My Father’ at the Chicago premiere of the film. Director Laura Terruso brings to life the true story of Sebastian Maniscalco and his fath…
00:02:47 |
Fri 12 May 2023
Rima Sweiss Shares Palestinian Culture With Chicago
Rima Sweiss, member of the advisory board for the Chicago Palestine Film Festival, takes her community involvement to the next level by sharing the stories of the Palestinian community through film. …
00:07:43 |
Thu 11 May 2023
Chicago Ride App Workers Demand Change Outside Uber Headquarters
Days before Uber’s annual shareholder meeting on May 8, activists and rideshare workers took to the streets outside Chicago’s Uber hub to demand better wages, transparency from rideshare companies an…
00:03:42 |
Fri 05 May 2023
The Reel Critic: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’
The highly-anticipated third and final ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ film is out today, wrapping up the series with high action and a classic soundtrack. Once again, Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) — AKA Star …
00:03:09 |
Fri 05 May 2023
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