Off The Beaten Podcast

This week Dion (@Dionsmusica) chats with Sarah Towle,  (@Unicornsarat) owner of the local jam company Mad Unicorn Eats! Dion met Sara in the concession line at Riot Fest. They hit it off immediately, bonded over a burning need for food, and when he learned she was a new entrepreneur running a jam company, it was only a matter of time before we had her as a guest.

Dion and Sara talk jam, music, and Chicago. Also, following the outro, check out a sneak clip that was taken while Dion was testing out the microphone and audio levels.

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Visit the Mad Unicorn website: MadUnicornEats.com

Check out Kitchen Chicago: kitchenchicago.com

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Acknowledgements:

This show was recorded on:

• Blue Yeti microphone

Intro music courtesy of: https://www.purple-planet.com. The place for royalty free music.  

Podcast Artwork courtesy of HEATHER CALVERT (@HCAL23)

This week Dion McGill (@Dionsmusica) chats with classical vocalist, born and bred Chicagoan and all around ray of Sunshine Beena David (@BeenaBeenaBeena).  Beena stopped by and we talked about a range of topics, from being a classical singer, to the keys to a healthy and happy marriage.  Beena was very open and transparent, and offered tons of great insight into a plethora of topics. 

Also, here is a video of Beena singing the national anthem for a Chicago Bulls game. Enjoy! 

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Calling all musicians!!!  Would you like your music featured on an episode of OTBP? E-mail us a streaming link: [email protected] 

Acknowledgements:

This show was recorded on:

• Blue Yeti microphone

Intro music courtesy of: https://www.purple-planet.com. The place for royalty free music.  

Podcast Artwork courtesy of HEATHER CALVERT (@HCAL23)

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This week Dion McGill (@Dionsmusica) chats with multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and vocalist Lance Ayers to talk growing up Chicago, as well as the evolution of his music career. Lance is the lead vocalist and songwriter for the Chicago Band The Circle View (@thecircleview). 

The Circle View is a captivating band charting new territory in the modern rock genre. The quartet hails from Chicago and hypnotizes fans with their amazing ability to combine melodic, eye-popping hooks, with a straight-ahead rock vibe. This combination allows the band to cast a wide net, capturing the imagination of fans and competitors alike.

Follow The Circle View on Twitter: twitter.com/thecircleview

Here is an interview with Lance on Let’Soul: TCV on Let’Soul

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Calling all musicians!!!  Would you like your music featured on an episode of OTBP? E-mail us a streaming link: [email protected] 

Acknowledgements:

This show was recorded on:

• Blue Yeti microphone

Intro music courtesy of: https://www.purple-planet.com. The place for royalty free music.  

Podcast Artwork courtesy of HEATHER CALVERT (@HCAL23)

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Hello friends!

This week Dion McGill (@Dionsmusica) chats with musician and summertime bartender Jessica Lipon (@jessicalipon) to recap Riot Fest 2019.  Jessica was behind the bar as a bartender at the festival, and Dion was out and about in the crowd, so they compare experiences and chop it up about bands and the overall Riot Fest experience. Feel free to chip in on social media bout your social media experience using the hashtag #OTBP.  

Follow Jessica on Twitter: twitter.com/jessicalipon

Follow Riot Fest on Twitter: twitter.com/RiotFest

Check out Chicago Festival Management Group: https://chicagofestivalmanagement.com/

Check out Madd Science Print Lab: https://www.maddscienceprintlab.com

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Calling all musicians!!!  Would you like your music featured on an episode of OTBP? E-mail us a streaming link: [email protected] 

Acknowledgements:

This show was recorded on:

• Blue Yeti microphone

Intro music courtesy of: https://www.purple-planet.com. The place for royalty free music.  

Podcast Artwork courtesy of HEATHER CALVERT (@HCAL23)

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Hello friends!

This week DION (@Dionsmusica) chats with Obama Foundation Civic Leadership Corps fellow, activist, and entrepreneur OLUWASEYI SAM ADELEKE (@prgrssn). 

The conversation covered so many bases, including: Puerto Rico, immigration, the current American political culture and systems, racism, black culture, the Obama Foundation Civic Leadership Corps, how America stacks up compared to other countries, "Real" Chicago, Toxic Masculinity, Sam's apparel business Progression with the Krown, the current environmental crisis, reparations, and Michelle Obama. We are talking some serious conversation here, with lots of laughs! 

Also, apologies for the bumping noises.  I wasn't able to monitor the audio while recording, and our bumping on the table was traveling to the microphone.  Apologies. I will be cognizant of that in the future! 

Follow SAM ADELEKE on IG: instagram.com/oluwashee_

Follow PROGRESSION WITH THE KROWN on Twitter: twitter.com/Prgrssn

Check out the Obama Foundation Civic Leadership Corps: obama.org/community-leadership/

We shout out several podcasts during the episode, so check them out: Jemele Hill is Unbothered, The Big One, and Dr. Death.

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Calling all musicians!!!  Would you like your music featured on an episode of OTBP? E-mail us a streaming link: [email protected] 

Acknowledgements:

This show was recorded on:

• Blue Yeti microphone

Intro music courtesy of: https://www.purple-planet.com. The place for royalty free music.  

Podcast Artwork courtesy of HEATHER CALVERT (@HCAL23)

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Episode Notes

Hello friends!

Welcome to the first Episode of Off The Beaten Podcast! This week DION (@Dionsmusica) chats with admin assistant and college friend SARAH DIPRIMO (@iowatater), who was visiting the glorious city of Chicago to see New Kids on the Block. The pair intended to talk about the World Naked Bike Ride Chicago edition, and the conversation proceeded on to NKOTB, sexuality, sex, relationships, and ultimately polyamory. 

Shout outs to SECONDHAND CURVES (@secondhandcurv1) and it's proprietor RACHEL CADIE (@curvesbossbabe) for selling sexy clothes to sexy women, also to ROBUST COFFFEE (@robustcoffee) for keeping me caffeine fueled.  Support local businesses. 

Check out the World Naked Bike Ride: chicagonakedride.org

Follow SARAH DIPRIMO on IG: instagram.com/iowatater

Follow SECONDHAND CURVES on Twitter: twitter.com/secondhandcurv1

Follow RACHEL CADIE on Twitter: twitter.com/curvesbossbabe

Follow ROBUST COFFEE on Twitter: twitter.com/robustcoffee

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Calling all musicians!!!  Would you like your music featured on an episode of OTBP? E-mail us a streaming link: [email protected] 

Once you're done listening to this episode, please rate, comment, and subscribe. The more ratings and comments we have, the more people who will be exposed to the podcast.  

Acknowledgements:

This show was recorded on a Blue Snowball microphone. 

Intro music courtesy of: https://www.purple-planet.com. The place for royalty free music.  

Podcast Artwork courtesy of HEATHER CALVERT (@HCAL23)

Episode Notes

Hello friends!

Welcome to Off The Beaten Podcast! I'm your host DION (@Dionsmusica)  I'm super excited to be embarking on this journey with you.  

In this short intro, I give you a little bit of the lowdown on me, and on what you're going to hear from future episodes of OTBP!  Give it a listen! 

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Once you've listened to this teaser, be sure to subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.  Please download, rate, and comment!  The more responses we get, the better the podcast can be, and the more people who will see and hear it! 

Do you think your music should be featured on an episode of OTBP? E-mail a streaming link to us at: [email protected] 

Acknowledgements:

This show was recorded on a Blue Yeti microphone. 

Intro music courtesy of: https://www.purple-planet.com. The place for royalty free music.  

Podcast Artwork courtesy of HEATHER CALVERT (@HCAL23)