Off The Beaten Podcast

Hey Everyone!

It's Episode 16 of NaPodPoMo 2020.

On this mile of our journey, I talk about one of my favorite independent cafes, Chicago Hope Coffee, as well as one of my least favorite places in the city, The Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center. We top off the discussion by looking at their surrounding neighborhood, the Tri-Taylor Historic District

This is mile #14 of our exploration of the longest street in Chicago, Western Ave, which spans 24 miles right through the city. We'll be taking the rest of 2020 to  "Stroll down Western Ave." as part of the National Podcasting Post Month.  We didn't finish in November, but the party don't stop! 

Make sure you have your phone handy as you listen, it will make things so much better.  Trust me!  

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• Chicago Hope Coffee

Cover Photo Credit: "File:Tri-Taylor HD Chicago IL.jpg" by Andrew Jameson is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0

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Hey Everyone!

It's Episode 15 of NaPodPoMo 2020.

On this mile of our journey, I talk about one of my favorite parks in the city, newly renamed Douglass Park, and one of my favorite events that happen there, Riot Fest!

This is mile #13 of our exploration of the longest street in Chicago, Western Ave, which spans 24 miles right through the city. We'll be taking the rest of 2020 to  "Stroll down Western Ave." as part of the National Podcasting Post Month.  We didn't finish in November, but the party don't stop! 

Make sure you have your phone handy as you listen, it will make things so much better.  Trust me!  

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• Working Bikes 

Cover Photo Credit: "Frederick Douglass" by Marion Doss is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

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Hey Everyone!

It's Episode 14 of NaPodPoMo 2020.

On this mile of our journey, I talk about one of my favorite neighborhoods in this city, La Villita aka Little Village.   

This is mile #12 of our exploration of the longest street in Chicago, Western Ave, which spans 24 miles right through the city. We'll be taking the rest of 2020 to  "Stroll down Western Ave." as part of the National Podcasting Post Month.  We didn't finish in November, but the party don't stop! 

Make sure you have your phone handy as you listen, it will make things so much better.  Trust me!  

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Choose Chicago: Little Village 

Choose Chicago: Little Village Arch 

Taquerias Atotonilco 

Cover Photo Credit: "La Villita Arch" by reallyboring is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

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Hey Everyone!

It's Episode 13 of NaPodPoMo 2020.

On this mile of our journey, I talk about the McKinley Park neighborhood.  

This is mile #11 of our exploration of the longest street in Chicago, Western Ave, which spans 24 miles right through the city. We'll be taking the rest of 2020 to  "Stroll down Western Ave." as part of the National Podcasting Post Month.  We didn't finish in November, but the party don't stop! 

Make sure you have your phone handy as you listen, it will make things so much better.  Trust me! 

Let's continue our walk together this November as we explore this historic street. 

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• McKinley Park News: McKinley Park Neighborhood

Cover Photo Credit: "McKinley Park Dusk" by istorija is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0

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Hey Everyone!

It's Episode 12 of NaPodPoMo 2020.

On this mile of our journey, I talk about the Back of the Yards neighborhood?  How did it get that name?  Let's talk about!  

This is mile #10 of our exploration of the longest street in Chicago, Western Ave, which spans 24 miles right through the city. We'll be taking the rest of 2020 to  "Stroll down Western Ave." as part of the National Podcasting Post Month.  We didn't finish in November, but the party don't stop! 

Make sure you have your phone handy as you listen, it will make things so much better.  Trust me! 

Let's continue our walk together this November as we explore this historic street. 

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• Blk Pod Collective

Cover Photo Credit: "Back of the Yards" by pasa47 is licensed under CC BY 2.0

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Hey Everyone!

It's Episode 11 of NaPodPoMo 2020.

On this mile of our journey, I briefly talk about the Fire Museum of Greater Chicago. Have you ever been there?  

This is mile #9 of our exploration of the longest street in Chicago, Western Ave, which spans 24 miles right through the city. We'll be taking the rest of November to "Stroll down Western Ave." as part of the National Podcasting Post Month.  We will be dropping 30 episodes during the month of November! 

Make sure you have your phone handy as you listen, it will make things so much better.  Trust me! 

Let's continue our walk together this November as we explore this historic street. 

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• Facebook: Fire Museum of Greater Chicago

Cover Photo Credit: "The Fire" by Marcin Wichary is licensed under CC BY 2.0

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Hey Everyone!

It's Episode 10 of NaPodPoMo 2020.

On this mile of our journey, we explore Gage Park. We also talk Chicago Bungalows and Chicago Gangs.  How do we cover so much ground in one mile?  Listen to find out.  

This is mile #8 of our exploration of the longest street in Chicago, Western Ave, which spans 24 miles right through the city. We'll be taking the rest of November to "Stroll down Western Ave." as part of the National Podcasting Post Month.  We will be dropping 30 episodes during the month of November! 

Make sure you have your phone handy as you listen, it will make things so much better.  Trust me! 

Let's continue our walk together this November as we explore this historic street. 

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• Community Data Snapshot: Gage Park

Cover Photo Credit: "Chicago Bungalows, Berwyn" by StevenM_61 is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

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Hey Everyone!

It's Episode 9 of NaPodPoMo 2020.

On this mile of our journey, we explore three Chicago neighborhoods; Englewood, Chicago Lawn, and Marquette Park, which has a long history of racial strife here in Chicago.  Did you know that the National Socialist Party of America, aka, The Nazi Party, had a headquarters in Marquette Park?  Well, let's explore!  

This is mile #7 of our exploration of the longest street in Chicago, Western Ave, which spans 24 miles right through the city. We'll be taking the rest of November to "Stroll down Western Ave." as part of the National Podcasting Post Month.  We will be dropping 30 episodes during the month of November! 

Make sure you have your phone handy as you listen, it will make things so much better.  Trust me! 

Let's continue our walk together this November as we explore this historic street. 

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Resources:

• Englewood Community Data Snapshot

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Also, I have an exclusive offer for OTBP listeners! Visit reppinpins.com and get 20% off your entire order with discount code OTBP20.  You won't find this deal anywhere else!  

Hey Everyone!

It's Episode 8 of NaPodPoMo 2020.

Man, we had such an amazing night last night, we had to take a break from posting.  No worries, we still have full confidence that we will hit our NaPodPoMo goal of 30 episodes in 30 days, we just gotta double up. 

In this mile of Western Avenue, we start to see the car dealerships pile up, and we encounter a Chicago staple: Harold's Chicken Shack! Learn about Harold's, as well as the neighborhood of Ashburn in this episode! 

This is mile #6 of our exploration of the longest street in Chicago, Western Ave, which spans 24 miles right through the city. We'll be taking the rest of November to "Stroll down Western Ave." as part of the National Podcasting Post Month.  We will be dropping one episode a day for the entirety of November! 

Make sure you have your phone handy as you listen, it will make things so much better.  Trust me! 

Let's continue our walk together this November as we explore this historic street. 

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• Ashburn

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Also, I have an exclusive offer for OTBP listeners! Visit reppinpins.com and get 20% off your entire order with discount code OTBP20.  You won't find this deal anywhere else!  

Hey Everyone!

It's Episode 7 of NaPodPoMo 2020.

So we had to stop and breathe for a moment. If you're like me, you're processing a lot right now.  Today we all received news that we have a new President and VP President elect of the United States. 

History was made this election.  Kamala Harris will be the first Black Asian Female Vice President in American History.  More people also voted in this election than in any election before. 

We will continue our journey together tomorrow, but I wanted to take some time for us all to decompress, and offer my thoughts on the events of the day. I'd love to hear your thoughts as well, so get at me on one of our social media channels, or drop an email or voice mail...info below.  

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I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Got something to say?

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You can support the podcast by Buying Me a Cup of Coffee.

Also, I have an exclusive offer for OTBP listeners! Visit reppinpins.com and get 20% off your entire order with discount code OTBP20.  You won't find this deal anywhere else!