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A podcast from the Chicago Athletic Association hotel, who reopened its doors in 2015 with new stories to tell. Previously closed to the public as a private club for over a century, today we continue ... more
FAQs about Checking In:How many episodes does Checking In have?The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.
December 02, 2019KOVAL Distillery Co-Founders, Drs. Sonat & Robert BirneckerHear from the spirited wife and husband duo behind KOVAL Distillery as they share firsthand why they chose to forgo stable jobs and a house down payment in D.C. to instead open Chicago’s first distillery since Prohibition....more38minPlay
October 31, 2019Arts of LifeVincent Uribe, Art Director for Arts of Life, sits down with Hector Jones who shares his personal experience as an artist within the local non-profit. Hear inspirational stories that speak to Arts of Life’s mission of providing artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities a collective space to expand their practice and strengthen their leadership....more32minPlay
August 29, 2019Climate Change on your Plate: A conversation with Abra Berens, Chef and AuthorPut on in partnership with the NRDC, we welcomed Abra Berens, Chef and Author of “Ruffage: A Practical Guide to Vegetables,” along with Chicago Tribune’s Food and Beverage reporter Louisa Chu, NRDC’s Josh Mogerman and Urban Growers Collective’s Laurell Sims for a conversation surrounding climate change and it’s effect on farmers, their food, and the final […]...more27minPlay
July 29, 2019On Virgil Abloh: “Figures of Speech” with Michael Darling, Chief Curator, and Lauren PetersonWe join Michael Darling, Chief Curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA), and Lauren Peterson, Chicago-Midwest Regional Representative for Phillips, on a tour of Virgil Abloh’s unprecedented exhibition, “Figures of Speech.” This guided conversation highlights the show with Darling’s insider curatorial knowledge, drawing from three years of close collaboration with Abloh developing the […]...more42minPlay
June 26, 2019David Mor, Beverage Manager, in conversation with LGBTQIA+ Hospitality LeadersIn honor of Pride month, the hotel’s very own David Mor joined a panel of LGBTQIA+ hospitality leaders to discuss the strides being made in Chicago’s bar, restaurants, and event spaces to ensure all guests, and employees, are represented and feel welcome. On the panel: Bre Auberry, Morgan Higgins, Caitlin Laman, and Julieta Campos....more25minPlay
May 28, 2019Ben Gott, Entrepreneur, in conversation with Trey WhiteWithout a college degree or formal training in any one field, Ben Gott’s curiosity about design and development has always informed his success as a self-made entrepreneur across industries. Get a glimpse inside the mind of Ben – founder of Boxed Water, object company, and more – as he chats with fellow Chicagoan and creative, […]...more30minPlay
February 28, 201920-Minute Workout with Nike Master Trainer, Emily HutchinsOn this special episode, Nike Master Trainer Emily Hutchins guides listeners through a 20-minute, full body workout that can be completed anywhere – even in the comfort of our hotel rooms!...more22minPlay
February 28, 201930-Minute Workout with Nike Master Trainer, Emily HutchinsOn this special episode, Nike Master Trainer Emily Hutchins guides listeners through a 30-minute, full body workout that can be completed anywhere – even in the comfort of our hotel rooms!...more30minPlay
February 19, 2019Jeffrey Daniels, Artist, in conversation with Jon CatesIn conjunction with Art Design Chicago and Video Game Gallery, we checked in with curator Jon Cates and artist Jeffrey Daniels to discuss the largely untold story of Chicago’s role in the history of new media, including the legacy of Chicago’s pioneers and their influence on digital art practice today....more30minPlay
December 21, 2018Ayanah Moor, artist, in conversation with Karen IrvineIn conjunction with Art Design Chicago and the Museum of Contemporary Photography, we listen in as curator Karen Irvine talks with artist Ayanah Moor about the legacy of Chicago-based artist Ralph Arnold who made photocollages that appropriated and commented upon mass media portrayals of gender, sexuality, race, and politics in the 1960s and 70s. Together […]...more36minPlay
FAQs about Checking In:How many episodes does Checking In have?The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.