Randomly Selected

Randomly Selected

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Randomly Selected episodes

  • Randomly Selected - Natalie Y. Moore
    For this episode of Randomly Selected, we sit down with Natalie Y. Moore!
    Natalie is an award-winning journalist based in Chicago. Her reporting tackles race, housing, economic development, food injustice, and violence. We talk about everything from growing up as a Chicago native and her inspirations for becoming a journalist all the way to her current endeavors as a writer and so much more.
    You don’t want to miss this one!
    36 min
  • Randomly Selected - Dave Jeff
    For this episode of Randomly Selected, we sit down with Dave Jeff!
    A cultural architect, a builder of brands, the creator of PHLI and the overall voice to many communities including his home base, Hyde Park! We talk about everything from growing up as a Hyde Park native and building up PHLI all the way to his current endeavors including Hyde Park Summer Fest and so much more!
    You don’t want to miss this one!
    39 min
  • Randomly Selected - Dr Tara Betts
    For this episode, we sit down with Dr Tara Betts to discuss her beginnings as a poet and how that lead into a legacy that continues to grow through teaching, writing and so much more!
    Tara Betts is the author of two full-length poetry collections Break the Habit, which was published in October 2016 with Trio House Press, and her debut collection Arc & Hue on the Willow Books imprint of Aquarius Press. In 2010, Essence Magazine named her as one of their ”40 Favorite Poets”.
    You don’t want to miss this one!
    38 min
  • Randomly Selected - Bronzeville Winery
    Wanna know when Bronzeville Winery is opening??? 
    Get the answer EXCLUSIVELY in the next episode of Randomly Selected! Episode 26 brings in Bronzeville Winery owners, Eric Williams & Cecilia Cuff, to discuss the grand opening, the journey, the details and so much more.
    You don’t want to miss this one!
    34 min
  • Randomly Selected - Jonathan Swain
    For this episode of Randomly Selected, we sit down with Jonathan Swain.
    Father, small business owner, and community leader running for Congress to serve the South Side of Chicago - Get to know the man, his motives and the plan!
    You don’t want to miss this one!
    41 min
  • Randomly Selected - Jason Goff
    For this episode we sit down with Jason Goff! A public figure best known for his work as the Host of the Pre & Post on NBC Chicago for the Bulls and The Full Go Podcast on Spotify.
    We discuss everything from his humble beginning as a radio and podcast host to his now spotlighted journeys in television! We also touch on personal things such as mental health and what inspires him every day. Sit back and enjoy this amazing convo with Jason Goff!
    You don’t want to miss this one!
    52 min
  • Randomly Selected - Marcellas Reynolds
    For this episode we sit down with actor, author, television host and entertainment reporter, Marcellas Reynolds!
    We talk about everything from his humble beginnings and how they’ve brought him into now releasing his 2nd book, ”Supreme Actresses” and all things in between! Sit back and enjoy this amazing convo with Marcellas Reynolds!
    You don’t want to miss this episode.
    1 hr 1 min
  • Randomly Selected - Tonika Johnson
    For this episode, we sit down with Tonika Johnson. We talk about everything from her beginnings as a photographer to her now co-founding multiple community organizations such as RAGE, Folded Map and Englewood Arts Collective. Tonika has become a major voice for the city of Chicago and we get to hear it all on this episode of Randomly Selected.
    You don’t want to miss it!
    44 min
  • Randomly Selected - Best Of 2021 (Season 1)
    For this special Best Of 2021 episode, we sit down with the Producer of the show and Silver Room Audio/Visual Tech, Stephan Steciw!  
    We talk about some of the best moments and memories of recording Season 1 with a look back at our Top 5 Most Listened To Shows, the Studio Favorites and a ton of behind the scenes insight on what went into the making of Randomly Selected.
    You don‘t wanna miss this very special Best Of 2021 episode!
    58 min
  • Randomly Selected - Fritz Kaegi
    For this episode, we sit down with the Cook County Assessor, Fritz Kaegi. We talk about everything from him being raised in Hyde Park and the changes he‘s seen in the neighborhood through the years all the way to current day opportunities on how to get some help with your property taxes.
    You don‘t wanna miss this episode of Randomly Selected with Fritz Kaegi!
    53 min

About Randomly Selected

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Randomly Selected is a Podcast Channel produced by acclaimed Chicago retail store, The Silver Room. Our channel will include expanded conversations featuring newsmakers, notables and underdogs, and a deeper dive with those who create and consume. Hosted by Mario Smith, our bi-weekly series is intended to entice, encourage, and introduce all the voices inside and around our amazing community.