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The Downtown Writers Jam is a one-hour conversation between host Brad King and some of your favorite authors. We have the kind of discussions writers have when our readers aren't around. We're talking life, current events, what shaped who we are, and why we write what we write. So, pull up a chair and pour yourself a drink. The Downtown Writers Jam is a part of the Solid Listen Network. Visit at Patreon.com/SolidListen for more.

Since 2009, the hosts of Hardly Focused have relentlessly made fun of pop culture, current events, and each other. Join them every Thursday as they pick apart the news and struggle to stay on-topic.

Molly & Jenn can’t shut the F up about documentaries. New episodes every other Monday exclusively on Solid Listen+. Hit up massivedocs.com for more info.

Alyssa Dyksterhouse, Chicago tour guide, history lover and research extraordinaire, walks her friends through her favorite well-known and lesser-known moments in Chicago’s quirky past while exploring each story's parallels to current affairs.

YouTube star and self-described “pretty girl” Caroline Ricke gives unfiltered beauty and lifestyle advice that no one asked for. Tune in weekly to hear her tangents from the back of her 1999 Ford minivan. Don't Be Ugly is a part of the Solid Listen Network. Visit at Patreon.com/SolidListen for more.

Make It Cute is a listening experience that combines pop culture, current events, and one man's love for cooking and cocktail crafting. Each episode takes a dive into a random or not-so-random topic and create a beautiful recipe surrounding the subject matter, as well as a signature cocktail (because we can't forget the booze!). Hosted by Miles Turner - you may recognize him from TikTok, where he shares recipe development and cocktail creations. His cadence and bubbly nature will keep you hooked and inspire you to become the best cook or home bartender you can be!  Make It Cute is part of the Solid Listen Network. Call the Hotline: (646) 397-3324. Executive Producer: Molly McAleer; Coordinating Producer: Nicole Mathew. Patreon.com/SolidListen