Vocalo Radio
Cool conversations with artists making good music
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 762
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Storytelling Workshop: How Do We Move Beyond War
Chicago Nikkei, or people of Japanese descent, discuss World War II, its connections to today and the ongoing need for reparations. Tomo Shibata shares their personal journey and reflections, diving …
00:10:41 |
Thu 11 Jan 2024
Storytelling Workshop: The Regulars
Searching for a sense of community as a queer transplant in Chicago, Row Light discovers Nobody's Darling, a bar on the city's north side owned by two Black women. For many queer individuals, the bar…
00:11:30 |
Thu 11 Jan 2024
Storytelling Workshop: Mentorship Cycle
Luis Crespo is a Chicago artist and musician, reflecting on his experiences as a teaching artist for more than 15 years. He discusses the impact of mentorship in his life and the lessons he learned f…
00:11:32 |
Thu 11 Jan 2024
Storytelling Workshop: Our Archive
Artist and curator Kasia Houlihan dives into her self-discovery journey — as well as the emotional attachments people form, and the interplay of memory, the present and the timeless magic connecting …
00:10:23 |
Thu 11 Jan 2024
Storytelling Workshop: Making It In America
Born in Greece to Turkish diplomats, Berk Arslan grew up in several different places, moving from Turkey to New York and back but eventually settling in Chicago. Reflecting on his grad school profess…
00:08:12 |
Thu 11 Jan 2024
Fathom DJ’s “Sonic Revival” Celebrates DJs As Tastemakers
Chicago-rooted Fathom DJ presents Sonic Revival, a weekly Friday event re-emphasizing the importance of Chicago house music and the duty of Chicago DJs as tastemakers for the culture. The series will…
00:24:51 |
Fri 05 Jan 2024
The Reel Critic: Behind The Curtain For Film Awards Season
With the film awards season in full swing, Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder brings listeners a sneak peek into the duties of a film critic during this busy time. This year, the Golden Globes, held on …
00:03:30 |
Fri 05 Jan 2024
Erin Alexander Expresses Chicago In Her Own Way
Chicago-native DJ, writer, and storyteller Erin Alexander embraces the diverse stories and beats echoing through the neighborhoods of Chicago. Alexander describes herself as a storyteller through her…
00:08:00 |
Thu 04 Jan 2024
Part 2: The Women Of 'The Color Purple' On The Big Screen
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder shares another excerpt from his interview with Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson and Danielle Brooks, the leading women of Blitz Bazawule’s ‘The Color Purple.’ The ne…
00:03:18 |
Thu 28 Dec 2023
‘The Color Purple’ Presents The Musical In Full Technicolor
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder brings listeners his thoughts on the film adaptation of ‘The Color Purple’ musical, based on Alice Walker’s 1982 novel. ‘The Color Purple’ showcases decades in the lif…
00:03:18 |
Wed 27 Dec 2023
For Archie Madekwe & Alison Oliver, 'Saltburn' Is Brilliantly Indescribable
Actors Archie Madekwe and Alison Oliver of 2023’s ’Saltburn’ sat down with Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder to discuss the film. ‘Saltburn’ is Emerald Fennell’s genre-bending, critically acclaimed fil…
00:04:17 |
Tue 26 Dec 2023
Uduimoh Umolu Lifts Spirits with Jon Basíl Tequila
Uduimoh Umolu is the founder of Jon Basíl, a Illinois-based, millennial-owned, multicultural tequila brand rising to fame in the spirits industry. The brand celebrated its five year anniversary this …
00:32:29 |
Fri 22 Dec 2023
For Latham Zearfoss, Change Is A Chance For Discovery
Chicago-based visual artist Latham Zearfoss creates works navigating the spaces “between personal desire and collective identity.” As an artist and community organizer with a passion for mutual aid, …
00:10:32 |
Thu 21 Dec 2023
‘Wonka’ Is A Whimsical Musical Fantasy
Film critic Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder shares his thoughts and insights on the new film ‘Wonka,’ starring Timothée Chalamet. The film provides a new perspective to the life of whimsical chocolat…
00:03:13 |
Fri 15 Dec 2023
‘The Color Purple’ Musical Heads To The Big Screen With Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks and Taraji P. Henson
Film critic Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder sat down with Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks and Taraji P. Henson, stars of the film adaptation of the musical ‘The Color Purple,’ based on Alice Walker…
00:04:13 |
Fri 15 Dec 2023
‘Maxine’s Baby’ Explores Tyler Perry’s Identity Down To The Core
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder sat down with co-directors Gelila Bekele and Armani Ortiz to discuss their new documentary 'Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story.' The film takes viewers into the core…
00:04:23 |
Mon 11 Dec 2023
Pocket Con Highlights Diversity Among Comic Books
Pocket Con is taking over the MCA this Saturday, Dec. 9, to celebrate comic creators and characters of color. Pocket Con is a free, single-day comic book convention, featuring live music from local a…
00:19:23 |
Fri 08 Dec 2023
‘American Fiction’ Explores Literary Industry And Familial Bonds
Resident film critic Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder brings listeners his thoughts on the new film ‘American Fiction.’ Contrary to the title, ‘American Fiction’ explores real-life experiences felt by…
00:03:27 |
Fri 08 Dec 2023
Tera Murray Finds Human Connection Through Culinary Arts
Tera Murray is a chef instructor for Silver Fork at the Center on Halsted, a free seven-week culinary readiness program. Murray’s work with Silver Fork and other similar programs serves as a means to…
00:07:58 |
Fri 08 Dec 2023
Disney's 'Wish' Wants You To Chase Your Dreams
Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder brings listeners his thoughts on Disney’s ‘Wish,’ an animated musical about a magical kingdom where wishes must be granted by King Magnifico. A 17-year-old Asha hopes …
00:03:04 |
Mon 04 Dec 2023
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