Feeding Curiosity

Jordan and Erich discuss current music interests and nuance in performance. We meander into how music makes an impact and blending of genres. We end the discussion about taking in new information from books. We close with what beer and food!

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Ben Kapolnek shares his unfiltered story in his ongoing struggle with anxiety, depression, and trauma. From early childhood up to now, he tries to paint a picture of what his thoughts look like. Ben's story is an emotional one and not only because he's one of my closest friends, but for every person like Ben there are countless others who share in this mental anguish. It is the hope that as we share more stories like this, we can begin a healing process for more and more people. For those, who have no way to understand what it's like to have an invisible battle raging in your head. As a way to work this muscle, when you pass someone on the street take a moment and reflect on the fact that they are battling something that you know nothing about.

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In this episode, Dante returns giving us an update on what has happened since the last time he was on the show. Dante has started his first semester back in school and is pursuing a degree in radiology and an acting class. On the other side, Dante has been looking inwards and been talking to a therapist. Dante shares his experiences with discrimination from both sides. Jordan also shares his thought on this tough subject. They both have to be cultural chameleons being able to morph in the representations of both the broader American culture and the African American cultural expectations. 

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 In this episode, Nick Buegel returns to the podcast to explore Morality. This discussion we have regulars, Jordan Criss and Joe Jackowski, to talk to through Morality. We meander into ethics, autonomy, and how stress affects people. We close out the episode with a conversation Joe and Jordan wanted to have about the Liam Neeson controversy in person. This conversation leaves food for thought and other explorations for you to follow. 

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In this episode, our guest is Rachel Thomas. Rachel shares her story about a former boyfriend named Tyler who became a heroin addict in high school had a downward spiral into homelessness and prison. Rachel shares how the story has evolved and dealt with it over the last ten years.  Tyler was found by Chicago based photojournalist Chuck Jines who captured some of Tyler's (who went by the street name Shaggy) experiences during homelessness that fills in the gaps from what Rachel share with us. I highly recommended you check them out, but viewer discretion is advised. 

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In this episode, Erich Wenzel and Jordan Criss are joined by Jorge Martinez. We open the podcast to a new form of discussion that we haven't touched on much Sports and for this episode Basketball. While Erich is not a nuanced fan of sports in general, he does have a deep interest in the mindset of what it takes to become a top athlete which is what drives this conversation for him. Jordan and Jorge provided the detail information to paint the picture. Naturally, the conversation turns to try to compare Michael Jordan and Lebron James. Finally, we think about what’s coming down the lane for basketball.

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In this episode, we are back with a deep dive into the film Ex Machina.  Ex Machina was written and directed by Alex Garland, starring Domhnall Gleeson, Oscar Isaac, and Alicia Vikander. We discuss the film's key elements in themes, storytelling, and philosophical questions posed. If you have not watched the movie yet this a spoiler warning and should watch the film before listening, we cannot recommend the film enough!

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In this episode, we are joined by Jordan Criss and Alex Ivy. Jordan Criss is a Chicago Musician and Writer. Alex Ivy is a graduate of Columbia College Chicago for Fashion Business. She has recently started an internship for a partnership agency called Shuffle Presents, focusing on Fashion Events. In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss the role of social media, influencers, and sourcing your information. Other topics include Liam Neeson Controversy, Jack Dorsey on JRE, and more.

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Steve Furnett is the Exhibition and Collections Manager at the Dunn Museum. Before that, he worked at the Field Museum in Chicago for seven years as a Supervisor of Interactives. In this conversation, we cover how Steve he wound up in the museum industry. A common theme in this podcast is captured by this simple quote, "Be Ready to Wing It," and in general, Steve is an excellent example of a jack of all trades. His field is a blending of different categories in new ways.

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In this episode, Joe gives us an update on his school semester and discusses how he stays organized with such a full schedule.  

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