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 32: Building Identity in Adolescents w/Johnny Daniels
Join Zoe (no Mike this week!) and fantastic founder of Your Passion 1st, Chris Thomas in their exploration of his international non-profit that aims to empower youth to explore their talents through entrepreneurship, workshops, events, and even overseas excursions.
EPISODE 31: The Journey and Trials of Passion w/ Chris Thomas
Join Zoe (no Mike this week!) and fantastic founder of Your Passion 1st, Chris Thomas in their exploration of his international non-profit that aims to empower youth to explore their talents through entrepreneurship, workshops, events, and even overseas excursions.
EPISODE 30: Campaigning for Youth and Peaceful Unity w/Kobey Lofton
Join Mike, Zoe, and North Lawndale native Kobey Lofton in a riveting conversation about his solution and growth driven approach to improving Chicago’s city council as he runs for 37th Ward’s alderman in his first time candidacy.
EPISODE 29: Why Soul City Corridor Deserves A Gateway w/ Community Corey
In this episode, join Mike, Zoe and Corey Dooley Johnson as they discuss his call-to-action for city electives to quicken the timeline developing the much anticipated Soul City Corridor, which centers communities along Chicago Avenue as a primary business and art district.
EPISODE 27: The Shared Principles of Life and Art w/ Shanel Romain, Frederick Giles, and Dante Coker
Tune in to this week’s transformative episode with returning guest-artist Shanel Romain and Hood Heroes’ youth partcipants Frederick Giles and Dontae Coker as they reflect on the successful completion of their 6-week instructive program inside the Aspire Center.