Keep Your Day Job

Keep Your Day Job

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Keep Your Day Job episodes

  • Episode 023 - In defense of Phish
    As a phish fan, I continue to learn this is not a normal thing for adults to enjoy. So this episode is a short essay I wrote to explore my fandom and maybe she’d some insight about the “scene” for those who have yet to surrender to the flow.
    18 min
  • Episode 22 - a conversation w/ the BloNo Tenants Union
    Zach Carlson and Matt Tozcko have created a Tenant Union where renters of all kinds can come together, discuss issues and most importantly, find resolutions. If you enjoyed this episode or would like to connect with them, check them out at the Twitter link below : https://mobile.twitter.com/bnrenters?lang=en
    37 min
  • Episode 21 - a conversation w/ Darin Bradley
    Darin Bradley recently spent some time working at Cities FM, the local conservative news station. We met when he asked me to drop in as a guest on his show and we had a great conversation. I enjoyed it so much I invited him to return the favor.
    1 hr 18 min
  • Episode 020 - A conversation w/ Jackie Gunderson (she/her)

    After yet another performative school board mtg this week, I was glad to sit down with Jackie Gunderson who found herself at the center of this controversy. In this episode, Jackie and I discuss the changes to health and sex education in Unit 5 and D87. Below is a copy of the PPT Jackie presented at D87. My goal with this conversation was to allow Jackie a platform to dispel mistruths and I felt she provided very clear and thorough responses to my questions. This debate is far from over and I welcome the feedback I may receive. 

    D87 PPT

    Equality Illinois - LGBT Curriculum

    Keeping Youth Safe and Healthy

    1 hr 12 min
  • Episode 019 - A conversation w/ Brandon Thornton

    In response to the school board mtg last week, I felt compelled to dispel some myths about Critical Race Theory and the 1619 project as a part of the k-12 curriculum. Brandon is a teacher at Bloomington High School who wrote a great piece in the Pantagraph and was willing to connect. The result is our conversation. 

    Brandon Thornton: My thoughts on the D87 school board mtg

    48 min
  • Episode 018 - A Conversation about police reform with Zachary Gittrich
    Zachary Gittrich is a local activist and journalist. We had him on to discuss police reform and specifically HB3653. I believe Zachary is an important local voice for causes like this. He's done his homework. Check out more of his content below: 
    https://strangecornersofthought.com/
    https://twitter.com/zachcorners?lang=en
    Agitation Rising YouTube
    Show Notes 
    0:00 - 0:18 - Intro, define neoliberal to frame policing conversation
    0:18 - 0:38 - Defining Defend, Reform, Defund, Abolish
    0:38 - 00:48 - Pretrial Fairness/ HB3653
    00:48 - 1:02 - Disspelling Copaganda
    1:02 - 1:20 - CESSA and CAHOOTS
    1:20 - 1:45 - Next Steps/ Local Impacts
    1:45 - End - Consider this bonus content.
    1 hr 51 min
  • Episode 017 - Michael Swanson is running for Congress
    Michael Swanson first came across my radar on social media. Michael lives and works locally in the Bloomington-Normal area and, for the most part, he leads a normal life. However, Michael has chosen to take his passion about politics and do something about it: he's running for congress! Check out this episode to learn his ideas on furthuring progressive causes in order to improve the lives of all Americans. If you like what you hear, support Michael at any of the links below
    Michael Swanson for Congress
    Twitter
    Instagram
    1 hr 27 min
  • Episode 015 - The Home to Market Act w/ Ann Chaney

    The Home to Market Act is a piece of legislation that could expand the cottage food industry in Illinois. Do you dig local food producers and farmers markets? If so, check out this episode AND please support this legislation by submitting a witness slip at the link below. 

    Home to Market Act

    Witness Slip (HB2615 sponsored by Will Guzzardi)

    Illinois Stewardship Alliance

    Grace Farm Studios (Ann's Farm)


    55 min
  • Episode 014 - A Conversation with Joshua Crockett

    With the election just over 2 weeks away, we're back with another candidate interview. This time I sat down (virtually) with Joshua Crockett, a candidate for the Heartland Community College Board of Trustees. In a non-partisan race, Joshua has a lot of the qualities I look for in a candidate: young, local, engaged, and committed to change for the good of the community. If nothing more, this conversation is a great way to learn about this role could impact our community. Please support Joshua if you liked what you heard. 

    Campaign Website

    Campaign Instagram

    Campaign FB Page

    59 min
  • Episode 013 - Charlotte Alvarez of the Immigration Project

    This podcast is tracking closer to where I aspire for this podcast to be: finding the right people to dispel myths and have a serious conversation. Charlotte Alvarez is the Executive Director at the Immigration Project in Bloomington. Without getting too much in the weeds, let's just agree immigration is a topic we hear a lot of opinions about but don't see much good faith critical dialogue on the subject. I hope you find this as interesting as I did. If you are interested in hearing more, please support Charlotte and all the other talented staff at the Immigration Project.  

    Immigration Project Facebook

    43 min

About Keep Your Day Job

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The Keep Your Day Job Podcast is an interview show with the goal of shining a light onto some of the more colorful people in Central Illinois.