Fear No Art Chicago Audio

Episodes

1. 57

   Jazz Vocalist Kurt Elling Live at the Green Mill on Fear No ART

   Join host Elysabeth Alfano of Fear No ART for an in-depth and intimate interview with Grammy Award winning Jazz Vocalist Kurt Elling.

   Jun 18, 2026
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   Muralist Jeff Zimmermann on Fear No ART

   Join host Elysabeth Alfano of Fear No ART for an in interview with muralist Jeff Zimmermann at his newest mural at Chicago's Oak Strret Beach.

   Jun 18, 2026
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   Jazz Vocalist Kurt Elling Unedtied on Fear No ART

   Join host Elysabeth Alfano of Fear No ART for an unedited and in-depth conversation with Grammy Award winning Jazz Vocalist, Kurt Elling.

   Jun 18, 2026
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   Woody Allen

   Fear No ART host Elysabeth Alfano speaks with director, screenwriter, actor, comedian and musician, Woody Allen. He discusses his work ethic, his tricks as a director and his view of the world.

   Jul 26, 2014
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   Academy Award Winning Actor, Kevin Kline

   Fear No ART host Elysabeth Alfano speaks with Academy Award winner Kevin Kline on the comparisons of film versus theater, and he even dishes about 25 years of marriage!

   Jul 14, 2014
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   Academy Award Winning Actor, Morgan Freeman

   Fear No ART host Elysabeth Alfano speaks with Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman about what he looks for in a film on the red carpet of the Gene Siskel Film Center Renaissance Award Gala. He even dishes about his love life.

   Jun 23, 2014
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   Hollywood Director, Jon Turteltaub

   Fear No ART host Elysabeth Alfano speaks with Hollywood Director, Jon Turteltaub, about what films interest him and he even offers her a job proposal!

   Jun 23, 2014
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   International Author, Scott Turow

   Fear No ART host Elysabeth Alfano speaks with author Scott Turow on his writing process, the law and a little bit of wine.

   Nov 21, 2013
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   Academy Award Winning Actress, Joan Allen

   Fear No ART host Elysabeth Alfano interviews Academy Award winning actress, Joan Allen.

   Oct 3, 2013
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    Artist and Cultural Planner, Theaster Gates in his

    Fear No ART host Elysabeth Alfano interviews artist and cultural planner Theaster Gates in his studio before his show at the Museum of Contemporary Art.

    Jul 3, 2013
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    Interview with Reese Witherspoon on the Red Carpet

    An interview with Reese Witherspoon on the red carpet.

    Jul 3, 2013
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    Bloopers and Outtakes 2012

    Check out the goofs, blunders and all the fun stuff that was cut out from 2012.

    Dec 28, 2012
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    Chicago Shakespeare Theater Wig and Make-Up Designer, Melissa Veal

    Chicago Shakespeare Theater wig and make-up designer, Melissa Veal, takes host of Fear No ART, Elysabeth Alfano, from just out of bed to 17th Century Vixen.

    Dec 14, 2012
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    Musician Glen Hansard

    Academy Award winning singer-songwriter Glen Hansard sits down at The Hideout with Fear No ART host, Elysabeth Alfano, and opens up about his early days as a street musician, his experience with Marketa Irglova on the film, Once, connecting with an audience and the creative process of songwriting.

    Oct 13, 2012
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    Hollywood Director Alexander Payne

    Join host Elysabeth Alfano of Fear No ART and Academy Award winning director, Alexander Payne, on the red carpets as he talks about what it takes to get things done in Hollywood and what it takes to be a director.

    Aug 29, 2012
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    Behind the Scenes with Sculptor Tom McDonald

    Join host Elysabeth Alfano and go behind the scenes into the found object and "junk" studio of sculptor Tom McDonald.

    Aug 13, 2012
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    Behind the Scenes with Cirque du Soleil

    Join host Elysabeth Alfano and go behind the scenes with Cirque du Soleil.

    Jul 26, 2012
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    Acclaimed Graphic Novelist, Chris Ware

    Acclaimed graphic novelist, Chris Ware, sits down with Fear No ART host, Elysabeth Alfano, in his home library and studio for a look inside the artist's approach and perspective.

    May 21, 2012
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    Hollywood Director Andrew Davis, of The Fugitive, on the Re-release of his Music Movie Classic, Stony Island

    Hollywood Director Andrew Davis, of The Fugitive, talks with Fear No ART host, Elysabeth Alfano, on the re-release of his music movie classic, Stony Island.

    Apr 20, 2012
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    Artist and Cultural Planner, Theaster Gates

    Artist and Cultural Planner Theaster Gates discusses transformation and re-imagining possibilities in his art from his studio with Fear No ART host, Elysabeth Alfano.

    Mar 16, 2012
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    National Geographic Photographer, Paul Nicklen

    National Geographic photographer, Paul Nicklen, explains how he became a photographer and the current state of our oceans.

    Feb 16, 2012
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    Bloopers 2011

    Enjoy the funniest bloopers and outtakes from Fear No ART shoots in 2011.

    Dec 21, 2011
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    Mystery Writer, Sara Paretsky

    Join host Elysabeth Alfano of Fear No ART for an intimate conversation with mystery writer and creator of the V I Warshawski series, Sara Paretsky.

    Dec 4, 2011
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    New Yorker Cartoonist, Pat Byrnes

    Join host Elysabeth Alfano of Fear No ART and go behind the scenes into the studio of New Yorker cartoonisht, Pat Byrnes.

    Nov 15, 2011
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    Chief Curator of the Museum of Contermpoary Art, Michael Darling, on Fear No ART

    In this rare and unedited interview, Chief Curator of the Museum of Contermporary Art, Michael Darling, takes host of Fear No ART, Elysabeth Alfano, on a private tour at the MCA. Michael speaks candidly and refreshingly personably about how important art is in contemporary society. While they…

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    Oct 18, 2011
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    Disaster Planning and Response Art Rescue on Fear No ART

    Join host Elysabeth Alfano of Fear No ART and go behind the scenes at DPR Art Rescue to discover the conservation techniques that bring precious artwork back to life.

    Oct 18, 2011
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    Chicago Literary Awards

    Join host Elysabeth Alfano of Fear No ART for candid conversations with authors Sara Paretsky on Gwendolyn Brooks and Haki Mudhubuti on Richard Wright, and photographer Art Shay on Nelson Algren for the Chicago Literary Awards.

    Oct 18, 2011
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    Chief Curator of the Museum of Contermpoary Art, Michael Darling, on Fear No ART

    Chief Curator of the Museum of Contermporary Art, Michael Darling, takes host of Fear No ART, Elysabeth Alfano, on a private tour at the MCA. Michael speaks candidly and refreshingly personably about how important art is in contemporary society. While they walk the corridors of the museum, Mr....

    Oct 8, 2011
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    Steve James and Alex Kotlowicz of film, The Interrupters, on Fear No ART

    Join host Elysabeth Alfano of Fear No ART for an in-depth conversation with "The Interrupters" director and producer, Steve James, producer, Alex Kotlowicz, and violence interrupter, Ameena Matthews.

    Aug 21, 2011
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    Rick Kogan Of Chicago Live! on Fear No ART

    Join host Elysabeth Alfano of Fear No ART and go behind the scenes and to the basement of the Chicago Theatre with Rick Kogan, host of Chicago Live!

    Aug 20, 2011
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    Photographer Charles Osgood on Fear No Art

    Join host Elysabeth Alfano of Fear No ART and go behind the scenes and take to the streets with photojournalist Charles Osgood.

    Aug 2, 2011
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    Full interview of Performance Poet and Poetry Slam Founder Marc Smith on Fear No Art

    Join host Elysabeth Alfano and go behind the scenes for the full interview at the Green Mill with performance poet and Poetry Slam Founder Marc Smith.

    Jul 26, 2011
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    Improviser Susan Messing on Fear No Art

    Join host Elysabeth Alfano and go behind the scenes with improviser Susan Messing from her dressing room just minutes before her performance.

    Jul 22, 2011
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    Performance Poet and Poetry Slam Founder Marc Smith on Fear No Art

    Join host Elysabeth Alfano and go behind the scenes at the Green Mill with performance poet and Poetry Slam Founder Marc Smith.

    Jul 17, 2011
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    Improvisers Susan Messing and Michael Patrick Thornton on Fear No Art

    Join host Elysabeth Alfano and go behind the scenes with improvisers Susan Messing and Michael Patrick Thornton from the stage of the Annoyance Theatre, just minutes after their performance.

    Jul 7, 2011
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    Tony Fitzpatrick

    Join host Elysabeth Alfano and go behind the scenes with artist, author, actor and playwright Tony Fitzpatrick.

    Jun 20, 2011
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    Joyce Piven

    Join host Elysabeth Alfano and go behind the scenes with director, actress and teacher Joyce Piven and actress Joan Cusack.

    Jun 7, 2011
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    Blair Thomas

    Join host Elysabeth Alfano and go behind the scenes with master puppeteer, Blair Thomas.

    May 24, 2011
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    Jon Langford

    Join host Elysabeth Alfano and go behind the scenes with long-time punk rocker and artist, Jon Langford.

    Apr 20, 2011
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    Candace Jordan

    Join host Elysabeth Alfano and go behind the scenes with blogger and art collector, Candace Jordan, and discover the drive and passion of art collecting.

    Mar 15, 2011
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    Jorge Niedas

    Join host Elysabeth Alfano and go behind the scenes with tango dancer, Jorge Niedas. Niedas reveals the artistic principals of tango and sensuous living.

    Feb 21, 2011
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    Jay Strommen

    Join host Elysabeth Alfano and go behind the scenes with Jay Strommen in his ceramics studio as he talks about his creative discipline of daily work and art vs. craft. He also gets hands deep into clay and things get messy!

    Feb 7, 2011
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    Frank Orrall

    Join host Elysabeth Alfano as she goes behind the scenes in to the home music studio and kichten with the lead singer of Poi Dog Pondering, Frank Orrall.

    Jan 17, 2011
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    Redmoon Theatre

    Join host Elysabeth Alfano for Fear No Art Chicago on WTTW as she goes behind the scenes, where the public is never allowed, to discover what is involved, mistakes and all, in making of sculpture, painting, fashion, music, theater, and food of all types in the back studios, kitchens and stages of...

    Dec 26, 2010
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    Be The Groove

    Be the Groove is a rhythmic performance ensemble that believes rhythm is not just a beat—rhythm is a mode of expression. This Chicago based group fuses a variety of movement, percussion, and rhythmic techniques to create a unique style of its own. Through high-energy performances and a strong...

    Dec 25, 2010
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    Sharon Gilbert and Melissa Ayotte

    Sharon Gilbert opened TALISMAN GLASS, Chicago’s premiere private glass studio almost 20 years ago. Her modern style is recognizable anywhere, despite each project being completely unique, and she is well known for her exceptional designs in restaurant lighting. The architectural glasswork she...

    Dec 24, 2010
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    Inaugural Podcast with author David Sedaris

    David Sedaris (born December 26, 1956) is a Grammy Award-nominated American humorist, writer, comedian, bestselling author, and radio contributor. Sedaris was first publicly recognized in 1992 when National Public Radio broadcast his essay “SantaLand Diaries”. He published his first collection of...

    Dec 23, 2010
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    Virginia Mallard

    Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Virginia Mallard is a multi-talented artist (she prefers to be called a painter) who has won numerous awards and whose paintings can be found in private and corporate collections around the world. She has lived in Europe, South Africa and various states within the...

    Dec 22, 2010
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    Tony Tasset

    Though trained as a painter and sculptor, Tony Tasset works in a variety of media: photography, film, video, bronze, wax, even taxidermy. This catholic approach is shaped by the conceptual foundation of his art. With intelligence and wit, Tasset engages the legacy of modernism, postmodern…

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    Dec 21, 2010
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    Dan Ostling

    Daniel Ostling is a freelance Scenic Designer based in San Francisco with a second residence in NYC. He has worked at numerous regional theaters including the Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York Shakespeare Festival, La Jolla Playhouse, the Mark Taper Forum, Seattle Repertory, Oregon Shakespeare...

    Dec 20, 2010