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THIS IS CHICAGO

by Stephen Pate & Ashlie Stevens

LISTEN & FOLLOW! THIS IS CHICAGO™ is created and produced by Supraphonic Studios' Stephen Pate and Ashlie Stevens. ©2023-2024 Supraphonic Studios

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Episodes

  1. E33 : WORMHOLE

    In Norwood Park, a scientist who wants a close encounter. But what if it's AI?

  2. E32 : CHICKADEE

    In Near South, an ornithologist adapts to a new reality. Why is a deaf ear so loud?

  3. E31 : SECRET

    In Near North, a hospital visit reveals a secret second family nearby. Six miles as the crow flies. Buckle up for this 35 minute special year-end episode!

  4. E30 : HAM

    In Burnside, Chicago's smallest neighborhood... Chicago's happiest CTA Conductor. May The Force Be With You.

  5. E29 : ROLLIN

    In South Shore, Ms Senior Illinois keeps on rollin'. What's love got to do with it.

  6. E28 : DADDY

    In Lincoln Square, an entertainer sees the sexy side of transit. You've gotta see the outfit.

  7. E27 : FRINGE

    In O'Hare, a singer goes from small-town girl to Gaslight Girl. Give 'em some razzmatzz!

  8. E26 : WORK

    In West Lawn, a man who lived at the mall. He never worked a day in his life.

  9. E25 : FAMILY

    It's our 25th episode, and we're celebrating with a special double-length story. In Douglas, a member of Black religious royalty has his "Disney Moment". You gotta live until you die.

  10. E24 : MYSTERY

    In Belmont, a professional mind reader conjures honest mysteries. Just don't call him psychic.

  11. E23 : DINGDONG

    In Englewood, a clown leads a double life. Sometimes you don't know, what you don't know.

  12. E22 : SHROOMS

    In Irving Park, a comedian who deals mushrooms. It's no laughing matter.

  13. E21 : SLINKYWINKY

    In Chatham, an 8-year-old feels like a businessman. Look out 3rd grade!

  14. E20 : MIRACLE

    In Lake View, a rabbi prays for a miracle. He can't hit, he can't hit, he can't hit, SWING batter!

  15. E19 : SPOOKY

    In Humboldt Park, a professor investigates what's haunting Chicago. Hey... what's that behind you?

  16. E18 : META

    In Portage Park, a nocturnal voyager tries to answer life's big questions. Dream a little dream with me?

  17. E17 : SCRAMBLE

    In Near West Side, amateur sleuths hatch a plan to catch a rotten egg. Will they crack the case?

  18. E16 : CANOE

    In Beverly, a man escapes a beastly, floating coffin — only to find himself paddling upstream. North... to adventure!

  19. E15 : SABER

    In Oakland, an athlete plays physical chess. En garde!

  20. E14 : GOODOLEBOY

    In Lincoln Park, a 93 year-old working actor who's a real Good Ole Boy. Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration, don't fail me now!

  21. E13 : RIVER

    On the river, all sorts of things can be funded with crime. Watch out for Chonkosaurus.

  22. E12 : LAKE

    At the lake, a birdwatcher plays mother to Chicago's most endangered cottonballs-on-sticks. Monty + Rose = Montrose.

  23. E11 : PARK

    In the park, a scientist discovers new life and changes his own. "Or whatever".

  24. E10 : ALLEY

    In an undisclosed alley, a diver finds divinity among the dumpsters. Bada bing, bada boom!

  25. E9 : GAME

    In Edgewater, a teacher improvises. It's a win for horse girls everywhere.

  26. E8 : DOOR

    In South Lawndale, a musician struggles with love and loss. It's a hard town... a mean town.

  27. E7 : CONCRETE

    In Armour Square, a player hits the street. Watch out for broken glass.

  28. E6 : SCHLEP

    In Uptown, a performer with the toughest crowd. You can't spit without hitting a Kinder Care.

  29. E5 : PUNCH

    In West Town, dicks... get punched. Hope Grandma never finds out.

  30. E4 : HIGH

    In Logan Square, a thrill-seeker faces death. It's probably cheaper than cocaine.

  31. E3 : LEATHER

    In Rogers Park, a kink curator walks into a leather bar. Den-Daddy approved.

  32. E2 : ENVELOPE

    In Hegewisch, a priest's dogs learn to hold up mass. It's not The Gong Show.

  33. E1 : CROUTON

    In the Lower West Side, a real-life superhero hangs it up. You in the cut now, son.

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LISTEN & FOLLOW! THIS IS CHICAGO™ is created and produced by Supraphonic Studios' Stephen Pate and Ashlie Stevens. ©2023-2024 Supraphonic Studios

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Stephen Pate & Ashlie Stevens

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LISTEN & FOLLOW! THIS IS CHICAGO™ is created and produced by Supraphonic Studios' Stephen Pate and Ashlie Stevens. ©2023-2024 Supraphonic Studios

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