Blok by Blok Chicago

Blok by Blok
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Listen to a podcast featuring candid conversations between two individuals from vastly different backgrounds, recorded live at a local venue. Each episode pairs a curious young student with an adult whose diverse experiences illuminate a student-selected topic. Hear firsthand from city officials, healthcare workers, journalists, parents, immigrants, urban foragers, sanitation workers, bakers, restaurateurs, book lovers, and other fascinating figures who connect to the students' learning quest.

  1. Our Immigrant Community

    FEB 20

    Our Immigrant Community

    Camila explores Immigration stories with numbers and facts that show the powerful effect of the immigrant community.. Audio stories from Marwen’s Middle School community. Young people interview, research, and collaborate to tell their story in a podcast format. students from the Podcast Program at Marwen engage in conversation with professionals that shape Chicago's vibrant life. Marwen exists to educate and inspire young people to nurture their growth and build their futures through art and community. Rooted in the core values of creative youth development (youth voice, racial and social justice, collective action) our programs aim to cultivate youth-centered, supportive, and collaborative environments and communities to facilitate relevant visual arts programming with Chicago’s young people since 1987. This episode is fully sponsored by Marwen's Young Voices: Podcast Stories (Pathways). Music Tracks by Beat by Beat.

    7 min
  2. Nora and Bob discuss the algorithm

    FEB 10

    Nora and Bob discuss the algorithm

    Nora and Bob discuss the algorithm, how it influences our behavior and elaborate on mindful ways to use the application. Audio stories from Marwen’s Middle School community. Young people interview, research, and collaborate to tell their story in a podcast format. students from the Podcast Program at Marwen engage in conversation with professionals that shape Chicago's vibrant life. Marwen exists to educate and inspire young people to nurture their growth and build their futures through art and community. Rooted in the core values of creative youth development (youth voice, racial and social justice, collective action) our programs aim to cultivate youth-centered, supportive, and collaborative environments and communities to facilitate relevant visual arts programming with Chicago’s young people since 1987. This episode is fully sponsored by Marwen's Young Voices: Podcast Stories (Pathways). Music Tracks by Beat by Beat.

    27 min
  3. Mikayla and Violet talk about the Amazing Digital Circus

    FEB 2

    Mikayla and Violet talk about the Amazing Digital Circus

    Mikayla interviews Violet about her favorite aspects from one of their favorite video games, Amazing Digital Circus. Audio stories from Marwen’s Middle School community. Young people interview, research, and collaborate to tell their story in a podcast format. students from the Podcast Program at Marwen engage in conversation with professionals that shape Chicago's vibrant life. Marwen exists to educate and inspire young people to nurture their growth and build their futures through art and community. Rooted in the core values of creative youth development (youth voice, racial and social justice, collective action) our programs aim to cultivate youth-centered, supportive, and collaborative environments and communities to facilitate relevant visual arts programming with Chicago’s young people since 1987. This episode is fully sponsored by Marwen's Young Voices: Podcast Stories (Pathways). Music by Evan Alderete, Geocranium (online alias), or simply known as Evan, an American YouTuber, musician, and artist.

    27 min
  4. Pop Culture Update

    JAN 27

    Pop Culture Update

    A conversation among Violet and Davyn about pop culture they enjoy. Audio stories from Marwen’s Middle School community. Young people interview, research, and collaborate to tell their story in a podcast format. students from the Podcast Program at Marwen engage in conversation with professionals that shape Chicago's vibrant life. Marwen exists to educate and inspire young people to nurture their growth and build their futures through art and community. Rooted in the core values of creative youth development (youth voice, racial and social justice, collective action) our programs aim to cultivate youth-centered, supportive, and collaborative environments and communities to facilitate relevant visual arts programming with Chicago’s young people since 1987. This episode is fully sponsored by Marwen's Young Voices: Podcast Stories (Pathways). Music Tracks by Beat by Beat.

    9 min
  5. Inokashira Park dismemberment

    JAN 20

    Inokashira Park dismemberment

    The Inokashira Park dismemberment incident is an unsolved murder that occurred in Inokashira Park, a park between Mitaka and Musashino, Tokyo, in April 1994, wherein a dismembered body had been found. Audio stories from Marwen’s Middle School community. Young people interview, research, and collaborate to tell their story in a podcast format. students from the Podcast Program at Marwen engage in conversation with professionals that shape Chicago's vibrant life. Marwen exists to educate and inspire young people to nurture their growth and build their futures through art and community. Rooted in the core values of creative youth development (youth voice, racial and social justice, collective action) our programs aim to cultivate youth-centered, supportive, and collaborative environments and communities to facilitate relevant visual arts programming with Chicago’s young people since 1987. This episode is fully sponsored by Marwen's Young Voices: Podcast Stories (Pathways). Music Tracks by Beat by Beat.

    4 min
  6. AbNormal Reviews PacMan

    JAN 9

    AbNormal Reviews PacMan

    Audio stories from Marwen’s Middle School community. Young people interview, research, and collaborate to tell their story in a podcast format. students from the Podcast Program at Marwen engage in conversation with professionals that shape Chicago's vibrant life. Marwen exists to educate and inspire young people to nurture their growth and build their futures through art and community. Rooted in the core values of creative youth development (youth voice, racial and social justice, collective action) our programs aim to cultivate youth-centered, supportive, and collaborative environments and communities to facilitate relevant visual arts programming with Chicago’s young people since 1987. This episode is fully sponsored by Marwen's Young Voices: Podcast Stories (Pathways). Music Tracks by Beat by Beat.

    10 min
  7. Social Media & Art

    12/13/2025

    Social Media & Art

    Audio stories from Marwen’s Middle School community. Young people interview, research, and collaborate to tell their story in a podcast format. students from the Podcast Program at Marwen engage in conversation with professionals that shape Chicago's vibrant life. Marwen exists to educate and inspire young people to nurture their growth and build their futures through art and community. Rooted in the core values of creative youth development (youth voice, racial and social justice, collective action) our programs aim to cultivate youth-centered, supportive, and collaborative environments and communities to facilitate relevant visual arts programming with Chicago’s young people since 1987. This episode is fully sponsored by Marwen's Young Voices: Podcast Stories (Pathways). Music Tracks by Beat by Beat.

    18 min
  8. Trends Episode 1

    12/13/2025

    Trends Episode 1

    Audio stories from Marwen’s Middle School community. Young people interview, research, and collaborate to tell their story in a podcast format. students from the Podcast Program at Marwen engage in conversation with professionals that shape Chicago's vibrant life. Marwen exists to educate and inspire young people to nurture their growth and build their futures through art and community. Rooted in the core values of creative youth development (youth voice, racial and social justice, collective action) our programs aim to cultivate youth-centered, supportive, and collaborative environments and communities to facilitate relevant visual arts programming with Chicago’s young people since 1987. This episode is fully sponsored by Marwen's Young Voices: Podcast Stories (Pathways). Music Tracks by Beat by Beat.

    6 min
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Listen to a podcast featuring candid conversations between two individuals from vastly different backgrounds, recorded live at a local venue. Each episode pairs a curious young student with an adult whose diverse experiences illuminate a student-selected topic. Hear firsthand from city officials, healthcare workers, journalists, parents, immigrants, urban foragers, sanitation workers, bakers, restaurateurs, book lovers, and other fascinating figures who connect to the students' learning quest.

Information

  • Creator
    Blok by Blok
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    82
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Blok by Blok Chicago