Dynasty Podcasts: Chicagoverse

Chicago creators Madeline Ford, Gianna Rieger (aka @g.wizzle_), and Dan Ways (aka Dan Hemenway) speak on the Developing Your Voice as a Content Creator Dynasty Panelcasts event at Soho House Chicago.The three social and digital creators share insights into their process and how they've developed and defined their unique online voices. They also open up about dealing with negative comments on their content, weigh in on evolving their content in different ways, and more.

Lizzie Everett and Catherine Everett of @twosauced return to Dynasty Podcasts to speak about their new entrepreneurial ventures in an interview recorded at Tortello.The content creator sisters share details about their new social dining series Family Dinner, offering their thoughts on expanding into longform storytelling on YouTube.The Everetts also discuss their new Saucy Media House venture, a digital marketing operation set to help restaurants and other clients with all things social and digital.

Jaime Black visits Tortello Pastificio in Wicker Park to interview Dario Monni, the pasta shop'sChef and Co-owner, and Co-owner Jill Gray.Monni and Gray​ speak on the level of care that goes into every element of managing Tortello​, from the emphasis on high quality ingredients to the menu offerings and more. Monni​ also shares his culinary inspirations from his family life in Italy, and Gray​ details how her background in social media and marketing influences the restaurant's digital storytelling.

Jaime Black visits upscale Chinese fast food spot 3LP to talk to restaurant owner and entrepreneur Henry Cai.Cai speaks on the journey of taking 3LP from an Instagram order concept to a ghost kitchen project to setting up shop in a brick and mortar location in the Bridgeport neighborhood.The restaurateur also shares how collaborations with local operators like Seoul Taco and Blind Barber Chicago elevate 3LP's community connectivity and more.

Entrepreneurs Drew Brinkoetter and Chris Tilson guest on Dynasty Podcasts to share what goes into managing Goose, the Chicago-based operating system for pet care companies.Brinkoetter and Tilson speak about Goose raising $13.4M in seed funding and share how that funding empowers the company to better serve pet care businesses. The co-founders also offer insights into the 24/7 reality of running a petcare business and emphasize the joy of working with animals for a living.

Chicago journalist Ari Bendersky guests on Dynasty Podcasts to talk about his Something Glorious Substack blog, which focuses on F+B, travel, and more, and details what goes into sustaining an independent media project.Bendersky speaks on how Chicago's local media scene has changed in recent years, and how he's adapted his own freelancing work as traditional journalism opportunities have lessened. The culture writer also shares his advice for any new or experienced writers and creators considering launching their own indie vertical.

Alexander Tammaru and Moon Abbott, Co-Founders and Festival Directors at New Generation Filmmakers Forum, guest on Dynasty Podcasts to discuss their growing film festival operation.The Co-Founders speak on the mission of supporting independent filmmakers through the annual New Generation Filmmakers Forum, and share their thoughts on making films in Chicago versus moving to LA. Tammaru and Abbott also preview what's ahead for the 2026 edition of the New Gen event, including the inclusion of feature length films.

Wesley Julian and Winter Davis, Executive Director and Events and Volunteer Manager, respectively, at the Independent Film Alliance Chicago, guest on Dynasty Podcasts to share how the IFA supports Chicago filmmakers.Julian and Davis reveal how independent filmmakers can find community and connectivity through the IFA Chicago's member events and volunteer opportunities, detail strategies for producing film projects on a limited budget, and discuss the ever-expanding network of film industry startups operating across Chicago.

Dynasty Podcasts visits CineCity Studios to connect with Vincent Shade, CineCity's Director of Media and Cinematic Development.Shade shares CineCity's role in Chicago film industries, and details the myriad of services the studio and film hub offers to productions across movies, TV, commercials, and more. The Director of Media and Cinematic Development also speaks on CineCircle's mission of supporting the next generation of filmmakers and offers his outlook for the future of film productions in Chicago.

Three visual professionals, Sarah Minnie (Head of Artist Development and Production at OTV | Open Television), McKenzie Chinn (Director, 'A Real One'), and Armin Korsos (Founder, Director at Caymanite, Founder at Filmmaker Friday Chicago), come together for DIY Filmmaking In Chicago, a Dynasty Panelcasts conversation recorded at Soho House Chicago.The creators delve into the art and business elements of independent filmmaking, and the work that goes into both sides of the equation. They also discuss the filmmaking community and resources available in Chicago, share tips for promotion and distribution, and more.

Brian Siedband and Gordy Sang, Co-Founders and Co-CCOs at Quality Meats Creative, join Dynasty Podcasts to talk about what goes into running an independent creative agency.The co-founders speak on the growth of and positive reception to Quality Meats, detail what makes a client a good fit for the agency, and share their reaction to Quality Meats being named ADWEEK's 2024 Small Agency of the Year.

Geletka+ founder John Geletka guests on Dynasty Podcasts to talk about his Chicago-based creative agency.Geletka recalls his extensive creative industry experience and details the agency's pandemic-era origins. He also shares what clients get from working with Geletka+ and speaks on the the agency's Rare Sightings production division.

Shelby Georgis, Partner and CCO at creative house HLK, visits Dynasty Podcasts to speak about the agency's new Chicago location.Georgis shares what led to the St. Louis​ firm opening a Chicago office, and offers her take on the Midwestern work ethic. The Partner and CCO​ also talks about the impact of in-person work on younger professionals, reveals what sets HLK apart from other agencies, and more.

Three Chicago business leaders come together for a Dynasty Panelcasts event on Breaking Into Chicago Tech at Soho House Chicago.Sophie Sturdevant, Director, Content Marketing at Intersect Illinois, Trenton Dunn, Director, ThinkChicago at World Business Chicago, and Tifair Hamed, Chief Growth Officer at P33 speak about the state of Chicago tech, and how new talent can enter the city's tech industries.The panelists also reveal how they got their start in Chicago tech, share their thoughts on how quantum computing will impact the city's business and economic ecosystems, and more.

SOMOS Hospitality Group Managing Partner​ Germán González visits Dynasty Podcasts to talk about River North hotspots UMMO ​and Loft 22.González delves into the vibes of Loft 22, from the deliberate music selection to the patron experience to the design work via Studio K Creative​. The Managing Partner​ also speaks on UMMO's Italian fusion menu, SOMOS Hospitality Group​'s ambitious plans for the near future, and more.

Talent buyers from some of Chicago’s premier live music venues join a Dynasty Panelcasts event at Soho House Chicago to share insights for artists looking to get booked for live shows.Dan Apodaca, Senior Talent Buyer at Schubas Tavern and Lincoln Hall and Brent Heyl, Director of Music at 16" On Center(Empty Bottle, Salt Shed, Thalia Hall, and more) share how they find artists to book for their respective venues. The talent buyers also detail what goes into their role beyond just booking talent, reveal what artists can do in their own careers to get on a venue’s radar, and more.

Dynasty Podcasts partners with the DePaul Music Business Organization (DMBO) for From The Ground Up: In Conversation With Leaders In Chicago's DIY Music Scene, recorded at DePaul University.House Calls Co-founder & Creative Director Drew Conner and Bookclub Co-Founders Cam Stacey and Kevante “K.O.” Weakley join DMBO Co-President Madison Manor and Dynasty Podcasts' Jaime Black for a live panel on what goes into working as independent operators in Chicago's live music community.The panel shares insights into managing an independent venue, as Bookclub does, as well as operating without a set venue, as House Calls does. The speakers also discuss artist and audience relations, navigating local government red tape as music professionals, and more.Produced with DMBO (Madison Manor, Via Epstein, Adriana Kelly, and Abby Cavaness), House Calls, Bookclub, and Gaby Dupont for Dynasty Podcasts.

LaShun Tines checks in with Dynasty Podcasts to talk about his career as a designer and creative director.Tines speaks about the goals of his annual Art Of Blackness event, the importance of supporting other creatives, and how he broke into the tech space in Chicago.

Chicago creator Keez Carter checks in with Dynasty Podcasts to talk about the parts of the city you might not have seen.Carter details how he developed his @richoffimpact​ channel on TikTok, and how his online brand grew out of showcasing restaurants and other parts of Chicago that tourists and even some locals never visit. The social media creator also delves into breaking stereotypes that are often unfairly attributed to Chicago.

Visual creator Tobi Abawonse checks in with Dynasty Podcasts to share insights into his architecture-focused photography and filmmaking work.Abawonse speaks about his recently completed project shooting 180 short architectural films, detailing the behind the scenes work that went into producing and completing such an ambitious body of work.