Chromium is back, as many small labels are now opting to produce tapes instead of compact discs. Today, Joshua and Nicholas chat with Coach Weza from Athletic Tapes, a Chicago-based cassette label.

Modern life is dirty, and the chemicals used to clean up after it are even worse. In this balance between grime and unhealthy household chemicals, Jason and Shamus have found a balance. Together, they're Real. Soaps, your neighborhood crusaders of cleanliness.

In a first for Dispatch, Joshua and Nicholas chat with Cincinnati band The Neutral Sound. We explore the realities of their first tour, and what their hardships mean for other independent musicians. Then, the show closes with a special live performance.

A frame shouldn't only mark the edge of your art, it should be an extension of it. This week, the visionary designer behind Craftbelly Frames and Mirrors, Lizzie Greco, is our guest.

Known for his work on campaigns promoting Ubisoft, John Deere, and Dodge, sound designer Joel Corelitz is our guest this week.

Is literature only what you read in a book? Think again. Today, Joshua and Nicholas are joined by Carly Oishi, co-creator of Solo in the Second City, a live lit sensation covering the dating adventures of two Chicago writers.

Our guest today is Krista Seidl, the creator behind many wonderful pieces of design. She recently relocated to the north woods of Wisconsin (from Chicago), and welcomed a new addition to her family. Joshua and Nicholas talk with her today about remote work, and how to keep your creativity flowing in the midst of other demands.

Phalkun Phoeng and Morris Jamlang are out to change how you live, work, and play. Their company, Equilibrium Urban Survival Gear (USG) is re-inventing the backpack in a radical way. Today, they join Joshua and Nicholas in the studio to tell their story.

In a crowded world full of experienced artisans, how do you stand out? Charles Riffenburg, founder of Grab Bag Media, focuses on campaigns for Chicago performing companies. In this episode, Charles, Joshua, and Nicholas discuss how to find the ideal niche for your work.

Kriss Stress is the foremost documentarian of the Chicago independent music scene. Their interview series, Notes and Bolts has become an encyclopedia of Windy City bands and their histories. Joshua and Nicholas talk to Kriss about their work, failed projects, and more in this hour of Dispatch.