The Culture Podcast
ABOUT
The Culture Podcast is a show created to strengthen the local media ecosystem across communities along the I-290 corridor on the West Side and in nearby west suburbs. Co-hosted by Mike Romain, The Culture’s publisher, and Zoe Nellum, the show’s producer, the podcast features engaging conversations and guest interviews about the West Side and west suburban history, politics, culture, public affairs, and the issues shaping everyday life in our communities.
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Latest episodes
EPISODE 19: Changing Lives One Trip At A Time w/ Crystal Dyer
Join Mike & Zoe for an interview with the sensational Crystal Dyer who shares her life’s work from AT&T to managing her many accomplished roles…
EPISODE 18: Empowering People with the Truth w/Dr.Claudia Vandiver (Maywood Watchdog)
Join Mike, Zoe, and the committed Dr.Claudia Vandiver who began Maywood Watchdog to bring the unspoken or unmet informational needs of her community.
EPISODE 17: Sharing History in Northwest Austin with Steve Robinson
Join Mike, Zoe, & Northwest Austin Council’s Executive Director Steve Robinson for a conversation on witnessing transformation through decades of community organization
EPISODE 16: Chicago Flavors With a Personal Touch Featuring Chef Ora
Join Mike and Zoe discussing the power of flavor and exposure as Chef Ora prepares for her 3rd Taste of Black Excellence and how she manages a full-time meal-prep & catering business.
EPISODE 15: How Danita Patterson is Trailblazing in Chicago’s Entertainment Scene
Join Mike, Zoe.and featured guests about TV & Film booming in Chicago with one of its star executive producers Danita Patterson.
EPISODE 14: Jamion and Reesheda Nicole Berry on Resilience, Love, and Art
Join Mike, Zoe, and a featured guest for a conversation about what it means to be Black in the face of cultural adversity, honoring relationships, and highlighting the strength of community