Blok By Blok Chicago

  • Autor: Vários
  • Narrador: Vários
  • Editora: Podcast
  • Duração: 13:10:15
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Sinopse

The broadcast (then podcast) of a conversation between two strangers (in every sense) at a local venue. Two generations, a curious young mind and an adult whose experience will vary depending on the topic chosen by the students.Kids will learn first hand from city officials, health and science workers, journalists, single mothers, immigrants, city scavengers, trash collectors, bakers, restaurateurs, book worms, and every character that relates to their own defined quest.

Episódios

  • Our Immigrant Community

    20/02/2026 Duração: 07min

    Camila explores Immigration stories with numbers and facts that show the powerful effect of the immigrant community.. Audio stories from Marwen’s Middle School community. Young people interview, research, and collaborate to tell their story in a podcast format. students from the Podcast Program at Marwen engage in conversation with professionals that shape Chicago's vibrant life. Marwen exists to educate and inspire young people to nurture their growth and build their futures through art and community. Rooted in the core values of creative youth development (youth voice, racial and social justice, collective action) our programs aim to cultivate youth-centered, supportive, and collaborative environments and communities to facilitate relevant visual arts programming with Chicago’s young people since 1987. This episode is fully sponsored by Marwen's Young Voices: Podcast Stories (Pathways). Music Tracks by Beat by Beat.

  • Nora and Bob discuss the algorithm

    10/02/2026 Duração: 26min

    Nora and Bob discuss the algorithm, how it influences our behavior and elaborate on mindful ways to use the application. Audio stories from Marwen’s Middle School community. Young people interview, research, and collaborate to tell their story in a podcast format. students from the Podcast Program at Marwen engage in conversation with professionals that shape Chicago's vibrant life. Marwen exists to educate and inspire young people to nurture their growth and build their futures through art and community. Rooted in the core values of creative youth development (youth voice, racial and social justice, collective action) our programs aim to cultivate youth-centered, supportive, and collaborative environments and communities to facilitate relevant visual arts programming with Chicago’s young people since 1987. This episode is fully sponsored by Marwen's Young Voices: Podcast Stories (Pathways). Music Tracks by Beat by Beat.

  • Mikayla and Violet talk about the Amazing Digital Circus

    02/02/2026 Duração: 27min

    Mikayla interviews Violet about her favorite aspects from one of their favorite video games, Amazing Digital Circus. Audio stories from Marwen’s Middle School community. Young people interview, research, and collaborate to tell their story in a podcast format. students from the Podcast Program at Marwen engage in conversation with professionals that shape Chicago's vibrant life. Marwen exists to educate and inspire young people to nurture their growth and build their futures through art and community. Rooted in the core values of creative youth development (youth voice, racial and social justice, collective action) our programs aim to cultivate youth-centered, supportive, and collaborative environments and communities to facilitate relevant visual arts programming with Chicago’s young people since 1987. This episode is fully sponsored by Marwen's Young Voices: Podcast Stories (Pathways). Music by Evan Alderete, Geocranium (online alias), or simply known as Evan, an American YouTuber, musician, and artist.

  • Pop Culture Update

    27/01/2026 Duração: 09min

    A conversation among Violet and Davyn about pop culture they enjoy. Audio stories from Marwen’s Middle School community. Young people interview, research, and collaborate to tell their story in a podcast format. students from the Podcast Program at Marwen engage in conversation with professionals that shape Chicago's vibrant life. Marwen exists to educate and inspire young people to nurture their growth and build their futures through art and community. Rooted in the core values of creative youth development (youth voice, racial and social justice, collective action) our programs aim to cultivate youth-centered, supportive, and collaborative environments and communities to facilitate relevant visual arts programming with Chicago’s young people since 1987. This episode is fully sponsored by Marwen's Young Voices: Podcast Stories (Pathways). Music Tracks by Beat by Beat.

  • Inokashira Park dismemberment

    20/01/2026 Duração: 03min

    The Inokashira Park dismemberment incident is an unsolved murder that occurred in Inokashira Park, a park between Mitaka and Musashino, Tokyo, in April 1994, wherein a dismembered body had been found. Audio stories from Marwen’s Middle School community. Young people interview, research, and collaborate to tell their story in a podcast format. students from the Podcast Program at Marwen engage in conversation with professionals that shape Chicago's vibrant life. Marwen exists to educate and inspire young people to nurture their growth and build their futures through art and community. Rooted in the core values of creative youth development (youth voice, racial and social justice, collective action) our programs aim to cultivate youth-centered, supportive, and collaborative environments and communities to facilitate relevant visual arts programming with Chicago’s young people since 1987. This episode is fully sponsored by Marwen's Young Voices: Podcast Stories (Pathways). Music Tracks by Beat by Beat.

  • AbNormal Reviews PacMan

    09/01/2026 Duração: 10min

    Audio stories from Marwen’s Middle School community. Young people interview, research, and collaborate to tell their story in a podcast format. students from the Podcast Program at Marwen engage in conversation with professionals that shape Chicago's vibrant life. Marwen exists to educate and inspire young people to nurture their growth and build their futures through art and community. Rooted in the core values of creative youth development (youth voice, racial and social justice, collective action) our programs aim to cultivate youth-centered, supportive, and collaborative environments and communities to facilitate relevant visual arts programming with Chicago’s young people since 1987. This episode is fully sponsored by Marwen's Young Voices: Podcast Stories (Pathways). Music Tracks by Beat by Beat.

  • Social Media & Art

    13/12/2025 Duração: 18min

    Audio stories from Marwen’s Middle School community. Young people interview, research, and collaborate to tell their story in a podcast format. students from the Podcast Program at Marwen engage in conversation with professionals that shape Chicago's vibrant life. Marwen exists to educate and inspire young people to nurture their growth and build their futures through art and community. Rooted in the core values of creative youth development (youth voice, racial and social justice, collective action) our programs aim to cultivate youth-centered, supportive, and collaborative environments and communities to facilitate relevant visual arts programming with Chicago’s young people since 1987. This episode is fully sponsored by Marwen's Young Voices: Podcast Stories (Pathways). Music Tracks by Beat by Beat.

  • Trends Episode 1

    13/12/2025 Duração: 06min

    Audio stories from Marwen’s Middle School community. Young people interview, research, and collaborate to tell their story in a podcast format. students from the Podcast Program at Marwen engage in conversation with professionals that shape Chicago's vibrant life. Marwen exists to educate and inspire young people to nurture their growth and build their futures through art and community. Rooted in the core values of creative youth development (youth voice, racial and social justice, collective action) our programs aim to cultivate youth-centered, supportive, and collaborative environments and communities to facilitate relevant visual arts programming with Chicago’s young people since 1987. This episode is fully sponsored by Marwen's Young Voices: Podcast Stories (Pathways). Music Tracks by Beat by Beat.

  • Gloss Episode 1

    13/12/2025 Duração: 11min

    Audio stories from Marwen’s Middle School community. Young people interview, research, and collaborate to tell their story in a podcast format. students from the Podcast Program at Marwen engage in conversation with professionals that shape Chicago's vibrant life. Marwen exists to educate and inspire young people to nurture their growth and build their futures through art and community. Rooted in the core values of creative youth development (youth voice, racial and social justice, collective action) our programs aim to cultivate youth-centered, supportive, and collaborative environments and communities to facilitate relevant visual arts programming with Chicago’s young people since 1987. This episode is fully sponsored by Marwen's Young Voices: Podcast Stories (Pathways). Music Tracks by Beat by Beat.

  • Exploring Build Chicago

    21/03/2024 Duração: 09min

    Middle School students from the Podcast Program at Build Chicago engage in conversation with the staff to learn more about the people contributing and working with the community at BUILD. BUILD, Broader Urban Involvement & Leadership Development, is a nationally respected gang intervention, violence prevention, and youth development organization based on Chicago’s West Side. Since 1969, we have worked to save lives and mentor young people who live in the city’s most challenged neighborhoods. This episode is fully sponsored by the Build Chicago. Music Tracks by Beat by Beat.

  • Build love its staff and they love Build Chicago!

    20/03/2024 Duração: 19min

    Middle School students from the Podcast Program at Build Chicago engage in conversation with the staff to learn more about the people contributing and working with the community at BUILD. BUILD, Broader Urban Involvement & Leadership Development, is a nationally respected gang intervention, violence prevention, and youth development organization based on Chicago’s West Side. Since 1969, we have worked to save lives and mentor young people who live in the city’s most challenged neighborhoods. This episode is fully sponsored by the Build Chicago. Music Tracks by Beat by Beat.

  • We love Build!

    20/02/2024 Duração: 06min

    Middle School students from the Podcast Program at Build Chicago engage in conversation with the staff to learn more about the people contributing and working with the community at BUILD. BUILD, Broader Urban Involvement & Leadership Development, is a nationally respected gang intervention, violence prevention, and youth development organization based on Chicago’s West Side. Since 1969, we have worked to save lives and mentor young people who live in the city’s most challenged neighborhoods. This episode is fully sponsored by the Build Chicago. Music Tracks by Beat by Beat.

  • Conversation about Cars

    14/02/2024 Duração: 09min

    Middle School students from the Podcast Program at Build Chicago engage in conversation with the staff to learn more about the people contributing and working with the community at BUILD. BUILD, Broader Urban Involvement & Leadership Development, is a nationally respected gang intervention, violence prevention, and youth development organization based on Chicago’s West Side. Since 1969, we have worked to save lives and mentor young people who live in the city’s most challenged neighborhoods. This episode is fully sponsored by the Build Chicago. Music Tracks by Beat by Beat.

  • Calling & Texting

    13/09/2023 Duração: 07min

    What sparks youth’s interests? A personal challenge or a community issue, or simply a matter of taste! We brainstormed about things we enjoy and why they spark our interest. Even though we worked as a group, topics were explored and research was made individually. Summer 2023 @ El Centro from Northeastern Illinois University. Production and voice by Kaleb, Analia and Astara. Music by Antoine, Johnathan and Chance from the Beat by Beat Program. Edited by Shelby.

  • Corrido Music

    11/09/2023 Duração: 04min

    What sparks youth’s interests? A personal challenge or a community issue, or simply a matter of taste! We brainstormed about things we enjoy and why they spark our interest. Even though we worked as a group, topics were explored and research was made individually. Summer 2023 @ El Centro from Northeastern Illinois University. Production and voice by Gabriel and Sebastian. Music by Antoine, Johnathan and Chance from the Beat by Beat Program. Edited by Shelby.

  • Sports

    10/09/2023 Duração: 04min

    What sparks youth’s interests? A personal challenge or a community issue, or simply a matter of taste! We brainstormed about things we enjoy and why they spark our interest. Even though we worked as a group, topics were explored and research was made individually. Summer 2023 @ El Centro from Northeastern Illinois University. Production and voice by Johnathan. Music by Antoine, Johnathan and Chance from the Beat by Beat Program. Edited by Shelby.

  • Arts & Minecraft

    08/09/2023 Duração: 05min

    What sparks youth’s interests? A personal challenge or a community issue, or simply a matter of taste! We brainstormed about things we enjoy and why they spark our interest. Even though we worked as a group, topics were explored and research was made individually. Summer 2023 @ El Centro from Northeastern Illinois University. Production and conversations by Samantha, Citalli, Jaqui, Lily. Music by Antoine, Johnathan and Chance from the Beat by Beat Program. Edited by Shelby.

  • Basketball - NBA History and more interesting facts

    06/09/2023 Duração: 06min

    What sparks youth’s interests? A personal challenge or a community issue, or simply a matter of taste! We brainstormed about things we enjoy and why they spark our interest. Even though we worked as a group, topics were explored and research was made individually. Summer 2023 @ El Centro from Northeastern Illinois University. Production and voice by Antoine. Music by Antoine, Johnathan and Chance from the Beat by Beat Program. Edited by Shelby.

  • The Slumbusters Garden, past, present and future

    06/03/2023 Duração: 31min

    Landscape architect Ujijji Davis Williams, PLA, ASLA, facilitated a community workshop that looked at opportunities to commemorate, restore, and preserve the Slumbusters Garden in North Lawndale. Presented by the Chicago Architecture Biennial in partnership with The North Lawndale Greening Committee, Under the Grid, Freedom House Chicago, Open Architecture Chicago, Trust for Public Land, and Farm on Ogden. This episode is partially sponsored by the Chicago Architecture Biennial. Music Tracks by Beat by Beat.

  • BKPT speaks Monuments at Wave Function

    06/01/2022 Duração: 35min

    In this episode the members from the Bussy Kween Power Trip band describe in detail their ideal monument. This seventh season of Blok by Blok was inspired by conversations with one of Chicago skateboard legends Jesse Neuhaus (@jesse_t_neuhaus.) Wave Function as he calls it, is an ideal monument that you admire from afar, maybe hop, ride or simply sit on it. Initially these conversations took place in Skateparks around the city in Spring and Summer of 2021. Most recently these dialogues moved to multiple projects from the Chicago Architecture Biennial 2021 (@chicagoarchitecturebiennial.) This episode is brought to you as part of Night out in the Parks from the Chicago Park District. Conversations among Bussy Kween Power Trip members Briana, Khalyle and PT. Produced by Blok by Blok. Edited by Timothy McNulty. Original music by Sam from Beat by Beat. Live Podcast music by: The Rip Ups https://ripups.bandcamp.com/releases Bussy Kween Power Trip https://bussykweenpowertrip.bandcamp.com/

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