I'll Be Damned - Nicholas Padiak Nick Padiak
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- Society & Culture
Host Nick Padiak sits down for conversations with real people--people whose stories arrest, entertain, and/or delight.
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Episode 24: Jon Marshall: Journalist/author/professor who sees good things ahead for American journalism
Jon Marshall knows journalism. As an educator and practitioner of the craft, he speaks eloquently about yesterday’s stories, today’s challenges, and tomorrow’s solutions. Plus we find out why he’s the perfect guy to write about Watergate.
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Episode 23: Bob McNees: Professor/physicist who is excited by all the things we don’t yet understand
Bob McNees, associate professor of physics at Loyola University, wanted to go into either illustrating or science. He settled on science, and is today devoting his professional life to quantum mechanics, black holes, and all sorts of other fascinating things about our universe.
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Episode 22: Jen Wille: Life coach/podcaster who wants to help you be your best self
Jen Wille wants to know: "What do you need today, love?" She talks with me about self-care, life coaching, growing up in foster care, and much more. Check out her work; her blog; and her podcast, First + Foremost, at jenwille.com.
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Episode 21: Brayzill Stevenson III/Savannah Westbrooke: Drag queen/Air Force vet who rose out of homelessness to start a movement
Brayzill Stevenson III, a.k.a. Savannah Westbrooke, has lived enough for multiple lives. He talks with me about his upbringing, his sexuality, his tour of duty with the U.S. Air Force, his drag career, and much more.
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Episode 20: Bill Savage: Professor/writer/proud Chicagoan who finds intellectual treasures wherever he goes
Bill Savage seems inextricably linked with Chicago. From his Twitter handle, @rogersparkman, to his intimate knowledge of the city’s bars, hot dog stands, history, and even manhole covers, the Northwestern English professor is a fount of knowledge, insight, and Chicago pride.
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Episode 19: Matt Cornelison: Musical humorist/filmmaker/air guitarist trying to make the world smile for a bit
When you’ve done as much stuff as Matt Cornelison has—winning the national air guitar championship, performing on America’s Got Talent, recording albums, making movies, meeting celebrities—you’re gonna have stories to tell. Matt talks about all these experiences, plus the impact he’s hoping to make on the world. Find his album at www.pledgemusic.com/projects/romeodancecheetah and connect with him at www.dancecheetah.com. Check out his YouTube videos at www.youtube.com/user/DanceCheetah, and his podcast at www.coolmusicdad.com. And you’ll probably want to check out The Flavor Savers, too: www.flavorsaversmusic.com.