Following his 2025 Dynasty Podcasts interview in support of Crying Tiger, Chef Thai Dang checks in for another interview and tasting session, this time at his HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen restaurant in Pilsen.

Chef Thai recalls the early day of HaiSous, from detailing the emotional toll involved with opening a new restaurant following the traumatic events at Embeya to describing how the Pilsen neighborhood has changed since the restaurant opened its doors. The Chef also speaks on being recognized by both James Beard and the Michelin Guide, and shares how his learnings from both Crying Tiger and HaiSous benefit both restaurants.

Chef Thai also shares a HaiSous tasting menu with host Jaime Black and explains how his bento box collaboration with TenGoku's Chef Danny Rodriguez came to be.

Tim Corpus, Vice-Chair at The SCL Chicago, guests on Dynasty Podcasts to speak on the Chicago chapter of The Society of Composers & Lyricists.

Corpus shares insights on how The SCL Chicago’s networking and educational events can benefit local musicians, audio artists, producers, and creators.

The SCL Vice-Chair also offers his thoughts on building a creative career in Chicago versus the coasts and speaks on the strength of the city’s creative industries including film, music, video games, and more.

Event producer and entrepreneur Samantha Boehlen returns to Dynasty Podcasts after speaking at 2025’s Monetizing Your Creative Career panel.

Boehlen details her multiple creative ventures, including experiential operation Boehlen Curation, which specializes in event production, marketing, and creative direction, as well as 2 Girls, 1 Windy City, her parties and pop-ups collaboration with Nicole Skokna.

The multi-hyphenate producer also speaks on her event spaces, Mixed Mediums and the new Chateau By Boehlen, with the former a crafts-focused art studio and maker space and the latter designed for curated educational events like panels and more.

Karla Orozco​, Vice President, Economic Development ​a​t World Business Chicago, guests on Dynasty Podcasts for a deep dive on the SelectChi​ initiative and event, taking place April 30th through May 1​st.

Orozco​ speaks on SelectChi​'s mission of bringing international business to the greater Chicagoland area, detailing the program's dual Clean Energy/Climate Tech ​and Food & Beverage Manufacturing​ tracks.

The Economic Development​ VP also reveals how Chicagoland businesses can benefit from SelectChi​ and shares how SelectChi​ connects to World Business Chicago​'​s larger Chicago 2050​ initiative.

​Jaime Black visits Class Act​ to interview Chef Nicolai Mlodinow and Co-Founder and Owner Shreena Amin about their tasting menu-centered dining experience.

Chef Nicolai recounts the humble origins that would eventually lead to Class Act, with the concept originating as dinner parties held for friends in cramped apartments. Amin describes what her business background brings to the operation, and the restauranteurs detail exactly what goes into a night at Class Act for its tasting menu service, including how community plays into the meal.

Multi-hyphenate business leader Kara Demirjian Huss guests on Dynasty Podcasts to delve into her work across both DCC Marketing and TCCI Manufacturing.

Huss shares what goes into her role as Founder and President of DCC Marketing, reflecting on how marketing has evolved across her time with the company and revealing what sets DCC Marketing apart from other creative agencies.

Huss also details her work as Senior Vice President at TCCI Manufacturing, speaking on the mission and impact of the company’s Clean Energy Innovation Hub and more.

Ox Bar & Hearth Chef John Asbaty and Co-Owner Alain Uy guest on Dynasty Podcasts days after the opening of the Lincoln Park restaurant.

The culinary professionals recount how their respective journeys led to them opening up Ox Bar & Hearth together, including time together at The 3 Arts Club Café at RH Chicago.

Uy and Chef John also share the challenges and advantages of managing their own restaurant concept, the latter of which includes the opportunity to pursue their own vision and grow their business.

The duo also speak on the modern Midwestern influences on the menu and explain why fire is a key element in the preparation of their dishes.

Jon Gately and Angela Spadoni, Principals at bKL Architecture, guest on Dynasty Podcasts to delve into a few of the design firm's noteworthy Chicago projects.

Gately and Spadoni detail the vision and development behind the firm's work on projects like Wolf Point West, The Dylan, and 300 N Michigan, and speak on how everything from amenities to reimagined work spaces impact their decision making process.

The Principals also share what sets bKL Architecture apart as a design firm and preview upcoming architectural projects on the horizon.

Jaime Black visits Atelier in Lincoln Square for an interview with the restaurant’s Executive Chef Bradyn Kawcak, Beverage Director Ali Martin, and Owner Tim Lacey.

The Atelier team detail what went into the restaurant’s move to a larger location in 2025, and share how crowdfunding helped empower the move.

The team also explains how the new, larger space allows Atelier to evolve and offer more to its visitors, and reveal how women-made wines and produce from local farms enhance the ever-changing menu.

Dynasty Podcasts host Jaime Black visits Trino in the West Loop for an interview with restaurant partner Henry Mizhquiri and Chef Stephen Sandoval.

Mizhquiri and Chef Stephen reflect on their culinary backgrounds and share how their respective paths led them to opening Trino. They detail the inspiration behind the cultural identity of Trino’s menu, reveal what sets a 5 Sueños concept apart, and explain how Trino stands out among Chicago’s many steakhouses.

The culinary professionals also share how poetry and mood influence the cocktails at Laberinto and speak on the significance of the Trino name.