YOUmedia Podcast Network

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YOUmedia Podcast Network episodes:

07.23.2022
Youth Organizing - Episode 3: Why is organizing important?
Interview w/ Gamer’s Universe interns discussing topics relating to the why in organizing. Why should you even consider organizing a project? We will discuss the bittersweetness– the benefits and the challenges– of being a youth organizer.
06.29.2022
Youth Organizing - Episode 2: How can youth organizers be supported?
Youth Organizing is a podcast series highlighting youth organizer's journey and advice on how to start to create efforts. Through each episode, the discussion will revolve around the following questions: Who is a youth organizer? How can youth organizing be...
06.29.2022
Youth Organizing - Episode 1: Who is a youth organizer?
Youth Organizing is a podcast series highlighting youth organizer's journey and advice on how to start to create efforts. Through each episode, the discussion will revolve around the following questions: Who is a youth organizer? How can youth organizing be...
06.29.2022
The Relocation of the Vietnamese
Interviews with Juilete Nguyen, Thu Dang, Cuc Tran talk about their earliest knowledge of the war and how they/their families relocated to another country after the war Audio recorded and edited by Victor Dang
06.29.2022
Let's Get Down to Bizzness - Mr. Baker
This podcast explores the stories behind why people chose a certain career path. Audio edited and recorded by Cedricha Herron
06.29.2022
Let's Get Down to Bizzness - Mr. Dumblton
This podcast explores the stories behind why people chose a certain career path. Audio edited and recorded by Cedricha Herron
06.29.2022
Let's Get Down to Bizzness - Mr. Moore
This podcast explores the stories behind why people chose a certain career path. Audio edited and recorded by Cedricha Herron
06.29.2022
Let's Get Down to Bizzness - Ms. Keanly
This podcast explores the stories behind why people chose a certain career path. Audio edited and recorded by Cedricha Herron
06.29.2022
A conversation about Plant Chicago and cultivating local circular economies
Listen in as Tom Knapp, the education manager at Plant Chicago, highlights their work within Plant Chicago and their passion with mycology and providing education. Audio recorded and edited by Brenda Rodriguez
06.29.2022
A conversation about Experimental Station and the importance of collaboration
Listen in as Corey Chatman, the Deputy Director of Operations at Experimental Station, highlights their work within the organization and their passions relating their work such as the Link Up Illinois program. Audio recorded and edited by Brenda Rodriguez
06.29.2022
A conversation about the Environmental Justice and Conservation club at Jones College Prep
Listen in as Aidan discusses his interests and involvement in all things environmental, especially through the club he started at school along with Daniel. Audio recorded and edited by Brenda Rodriguez
06.29.2022
A conversation about Green Team and recycling
Listen in as the president (Alyssa Price, graduate of the class of 2022) of Green Team at Jones College prep got involved with Green Team and the importance of recycling in a space such as a High School. Audio recorded...
06.29.2022
yah-mah-LEE - Episode 2
A podcast about different kinds of youth organizing. Audio recorded and edited by Yamali Rodas
06.29.2022
yah-mah-LEE - Episode 1
A podcast about different kinds of youth organizing. Audio recorded and edited by Yamali Rodas
12.04.2020
Speak On It: Robin Ha
Join us as we welcome Robin Ha to speak live on all things writing, creating and geek out on books and more. Ha is the author and illustrator of the graphic memoir is the author and the illustrator of Almost...
12.04.2020
Speak On It: A. S. King
Join us as we welcome award winning author A. S. King to speak live on all things writing, creating and geek out on books and more. King is the author of highly-acclaimed novels including 2020 Michael L. Printz Award winner...
12.04.2020
Speak On It: Nicola Yoon
Join us as welcome award-winning author Nicola Yoon to speak live on all things writing, creating and geek out on books and more. Nicola is the author of Everything, Everything, The Sun Is Also A Star, Meet Cute as well...
11.04.2020
Speak On It: Adi Alsaid
Join us as we welcome award-winning author Adi Alsaid to speak live on all things writing, creating and geek out on books and more. You can pick up his books at the library or at Semicolon Bookstore, here’s the buy...
10.22.2020
Speak On It: Jenny Lee
Join us as we debut young adult author Jenny Lee to speak live on all things writing, creating and geek out on books and more. Jenny is the author of Anna K and other middle grade novels, as well as...
10.22.2020
Speak On It: Veronica Roth
Join us as we welcome Veronica Roth to speak live on all things writing, creating and geek out on books and more. Veronica is the author of the young adult Divergent series, Carve the Mark and of the new adult...
10.14.2020
Speak On It: Lauren Oliver
Join us as we welcome award winning author, screenwriter and co-founder of Glasstown Entertainment, Lauren Oliver to speak live on all things writing, creating and geek out on books and more. Lauren is the author of several teen and middle grade...
10.14.2020
Speak On It: Fred Aceves
Join us as we welcome award winning author Fred Aceves to speak on all things writing, creating and geek out on books and more. Fred is the author of The New David Espinoza and The Closest I've Come.
09.18.2020
Speak On It: George M. Johnson
Join us as we welcome award-winning author George. M Johnson to speak live on all things writing, creating and geek out on books and more. George is the author of All Boys Aren't Blue, as well as a journalist and...
09.18.2020
Speak On It: Erika L. Sanchez
Join us as we welcome National Book Award Finalist Erika L. Sánchez to speak live on all things writing, creating and geek out on books and more. Erika is the author of I Am Not your Perfect Mexican Daughter. She...
09.18.2020
Speak On It: Nikki Grimes
Join us as we welcome award-winning author Nikki Grimes to speak live on all things writing, creating and geek out on books and more. Nikki is the author of more than 75 books for children, adults and young adults, such...
09.18.2020
Speak On It: Dhonielle Clayton
Join us as we welcome award-winning author Dhonielle Clayton to speak live on all things writing, creating and geek out on books and more. Dhonielle is the author of young adult titles such as The Belles, The Everlasting Rose and...
09.10.2020
Elixir (Oliverio)
The second year of our Teen Arts Mixtape was interrupted by a global pandemic. Together we were able to produce a mixtape of full and half completed tracks from teens from 7 library branches throughout the city. Major thanks to...
09.10.2020
Satish Remix (Shyra)
The second year of our Teen Arts Mixtape was interrupted by a global pandemic. Together we were able to produce a mixtape of full and half completed tracks from teens from 7 library branches throughout the city. Major thanks to...
09.10.2020
Island Vibez (Jeremy)
The second year of our Teen Arts Mixtape was interrupted by a global pandemic. Together we were able to produce a mixtape of full and half completed tracks from teens from 7 library branches throughout the city. Major thanks to...
09.10.2020
Prego (Oliverio + Manolo)
The second year of our Teen Arts Mixtape was interrupted by a global pandemic. Together we were able to produce a mixtape of full and half completed tracks from teens from 7 library branches throughout the city. Major thanks to...
09.10.2020
Problem Child (Jeremiah Chi)
The second year of our Teen Arts Mixtape was interrupted by a global pandemic. Together we were able to produce a mixtape of full and half completed tracks from teens from 7 library branches throughout the city. Major thanks to...
09.10.2020
I'm Ready (Shyra)
The second year of our Teen Arts Mixtape was interrupted by a global pandemic. Together we were able to produce a mixtape of full and half completed tracks from teens from 7 library branches throughout the city. Major thanks to...
09.10.2020
Majestad Negra (Joseline)
The second year of our Teen Arts Mixtape was interrupted by a global pandemic. Together we were able to produce a mixtape of full and half completed tracks from teens from 7 library branches throughout the city. Major thanks to...
09.10.2020
Remember
The second year of our Teen Arts Mixtape was interrupted by a global pandemic. Together we were able to produce a mixtape of full and half completed tracks from teens from 7 library branches throughout the city. Major thanks to...
09.10.2020
Lover (SCK Nello)
The second year of our Teen Arts Mixtape was interrupted by a global pandemic. Together we were able to produce a mixtape of full and half completed tracks from teens from 7 library branches throughout the city. Major thanks to...
09.10.2020
Sucka For Love (Jeremiah Chi)
The second year of our Teen Arts Mixtape was interrupted by a global pandemic. Together we were able to produce a mixtape of full and half completed tracks from teens from 7 library branches throughout the city. Major thanks to...
09.10.2020
My Way (Jeremy)
The second year of our Teen Arts Mixtape was interrupted by a global pandemic. Together we were able to produce a mixtape of full and half completed tracks from teens from 7 library branches throughout the city. Major thanks to...
09.10.2020
Remember Them Days
The second year of our Teen Arts Mixtape was interrupted by a global pandemic. Together we were able to produce a mixtape of full and half completed tracks from teens from 7 library branches throughout the city. Major thanks to...
09.10.2020
Save Me
The second year of our Teen Arts Mixtape was interrupted by a global pandemic. Together we were able to produce a mixtape of full and half completed tracks from teens from 7 library branches throughout the city. Major thanks to...
09.09.2020
The Bright Star Interlude (Ashinta)
The second year of our Teen Arts Mixtape was interrupted by a global pandemic. Together we were able to produce a mixtape of full and half completed tracks from teens from 7 library branches throughout the city. Major thanks to...
09.09.2020
The Bright Star Interlude (Ashinta)
The second year of our Teen Arts Mixtape was interrupted by a global pandemic. Together we were able to produce a mixtape of full and half completed tracks from teens from 7 library branches throughout the city. Major thanks to...
08.27.2020
Speak On It: Angie Thomas
Join us as we welcome award-winning author Angie Thomas to speak live on all things writing, creating and geek out on books and more. Angie is the author On the Come up and The Hate U Give. Speak On It is...
08.14.2020
That's a Rap Challenge #4 "Here We Go2" Produced by SqueakPivot
That's a Rap Challenge #4 "Here We Go2" Produced by SqueakPivot by YOUmedia Chicago
08.13.2020
Speak On It: Varian Johnson
Join us as we welcome award-winning author Varian Johnson to speak live on all things writing, creating and geek out on books and more. Video for this interview is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgTbr-bQjB0
08.06.2020
Speak On It: Meredith Russo
Join us as we welcome author Meredith Russo to speak live on all things writing, creating and geek out on books and more. Video of this interview can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k58eeKcM-0
07.30.2020
Speak On It: Jessie Ann Foley
We welcomed award-winning author (and Chicago native!) Jessie Ann Foley to speak live on all things writing, creating and geek out on books and more. Jessie is the author of young adult titles such as Neighborhood Girls, Sorry for your...
07.23.2020
Speak On It: Laura Ruby
Join us as we welcome award-winning author (and fellow Chicagoan) Laura Ruby to speak live on all things writing, creating and geek out on books and more. Laura is the author of books for children, adults and young adults,...
07.21.2020
Speak On It: Francisco X. Stork
Join us as we welcome award-winning author Francisco X. Stork to speak live on all things writing, creating and geek out on books and more. Francisco is the author of middle grade and young adult titles such as Marcelo...
07.21.2020
Speak On It: Elana K. Arnold
We welcome teen author Elana K. Arnold to speak live on all things writing, creating and geek out on books and more. Elana writes for a ranged of audiences, from picture books to young adult titles, including Red Hood...
07.21.2020
Speak On It: Brandy Colbert
Award-winning author Brandy Colbert talked to Alex at YOUmedia about all things writing, creating and geek out on books and more. Brandy is the author of middle grade and young adult titles such as The Only Black Girls in...

What's YOUmedia Podcast Network about?

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YOUmedia Podcast Network episodes:

Youth Organizing - Episode 3: Why is organizing important?

Youth Organizing - Episode 2: How can youth organizers be supported?

Youth Organizing - Episode 1: Who is a youth organizer?

The Relocation of the Vietnamese

Let's Get Down to Bizzness - Mr. Baker

Let's Get Down to Bizzness - Mr. Dumblton

Let's Get Down to Bizzness - Mr. Moore

Let's Get Down to Bizzness - Ms. Keanly

A conversation about Plant Chicago and cultivating local circular economies

A conversation about Experimental Station and the importance of collaboration

A conversation about the Environmental Justice and Conservation club at Jones College Prep

A conversation about Green Team and recycling

yah-mah-LEE - Episode 2

yah-mah-LEE - Episode 1

Speak On It: Robin Ha

Speak On It: A. S. King

Speak On It: Nicola Yoon

Speak On It: Adi Alsaid

Speak On It: Jenny Lee

Speak On It: Veronica Roth

Speak On It: Lauren Oliver

Speak On It: Fred Aceves

Speak On It: George M. Johnson

Speak On It: Erika L. Sanchez

Speak On It: Nikki Grimes

Speak On It: Dhonielle Clayton

Elixir (Oliverio)

Satish Remix (Shyra)

Island Vibez (Jeremy)

Prego (Oliverio + Manolo)

Problem Child (Jeremiah Chi)

I'm Ready (Shyra)

Majestad Negra (Joseline)

Remember

Lover (SCK Nello)

Sucka For Love (Jeremiah Chi)

My Way (Jeremy)

Remember Them Days

Save Me

The Bright Star Interlude (Ashinta)

The Bright Star Interlude (Ashinta)

Speak On It: Angie Thomas

That's a Rap Challenge #4 "Here We Go2" Produced by SqueakPivot

Speak On It: Varian Johnson

Speak On It: Meredith Russo

Speak On It: Jessie Ann Foley

Speak On It: Laura Ruby

Speak On It: Francisco X. Stork

Speak On It: Elana K. Arnold

Speak On It: Brandy Colbert