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Artistic License aims to expand the listener’s definition of art, with host Rachel Woodall, from WGN Plus
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1Katie Horwitch is a writer, a fitness trainer, a motivational speaker, and so much more.
Today, we are going to talk about an organization she started that I believe is very important for our society – it’s called Women Against Negative Talk, or WANT for short. It’s all about learning the art of positive self talk, as well as shifting the negative habits we have formed along the years. That is what today’s episode is all about.
http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3679692/3679692_2019-09-17-153432.64kmono.mp3
To find more of Katie and all of the WANT resources, visit the website here.
For more of my art, visit my website here.
Josie Dunne is a mega-talented singer-songwriter from La Grange, Illinois. She’s blossomed out of the Chicago burbs in a big way, and she’s toured with names like Ben Rector, Julia Michaels, and Andy Grammer. Her music? It speaks for itself.
The first time I heard her, I was an instant fan. There’s just something AUTHENTIC about Josie that is both refreshing and endearing. Her music carries that authenticity… and it’s super dance-able.
I sat down with Josie to chat about her background, songwriting process, and her 7th grade talent show! All of the music in the episode is hers and can be downloaded and streamed across all platforms.
http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3662033/3662033_2019-07-18-184433.64kmono.mp3
For more on Josie, visit her website here.
For more of my art, visit my website here.
I discovered John “JJ” Thornhill through Aaptiv, an audio-based fitness app. As I took John’s classes, followed him on social media, and started interacting with him, I realized that John was more than just a super fun and motivating trainer. We had a lot of things in common..mainly, a love for art (and MANY arts at that.) Not only is John a killer trainer, but he is also a talented musician…the music in this episode is his!
Listen as I chat with John Thornhill about his life, fitness, music, and how it all works together.
http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3633415/john-thornhill_2019-04-23-193815.64kmono.mp3
John’s Website here.
Rachel’s Website here.
Remember how I am always encouraging you guys to look for art in the world around you? Well, I do that, too. Alyssa Wees just published her first novel, “The Waking Forest.” She is also one of my very dearest friends from back in high school. I wanted to feature her on the podcast because she did the most incredible thing by actually publishing a book! I’ve known her for over a decade, and she’s been writing the entire time. We wrote books and exchanged writing to critique in high school. We bonded over our love of literature, dancing, and Hannah Montana. After a BA and MA in Creative Writing, and an entire lifetime of hard work, “The Waking Forest” is finally here.
Listen to my chat with Alyssa Wees about “The Waking Forest,” her favorite fairy tales, the Young Adult genre, and a few anecdotes from the past.
http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3606733/Alyssa_Wees_2019-03-19-143333.64kmono.mp3
Find Alyssa Wees here.
Find more of my art here.
It’s that time again… with podcasts continuing to boom the way they are, I wanted to check back in and see what YOUR favorites are! (This one included, of course!)
Then, I sat down and spoke with fellow podcast maker and enthusiast, Chad Ellis. His podcast, Station Blue, is a fiction show that he describes as an “Antarctic isolation horror.” Delve into the world of fiction podcasts, the creative process, the evolution of the medium, and more.
You can find Station Blue here.
You can check out more of my art here.
http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3603267/ChadPodcast_2019-03-08-153007.64kmono.mp3
For anyone who follows me on social media (or knows me at all,) you know how much I love working out. From dancing, to yoga, to hitting the gym, I am always trying to find new ways to move. It’s helped me on my best days and my worst. That is why I have decided to dedicate the next few episodes of Artistic License in some way to the art of fitness.
This episode is a special chat with Ceasar F. Barajas. I discovered him through my favorite workout app, Aaptiv, but he is so much more than JUST a yoga and meditation instructor. You’ll learn about his life, be motivated to live yours to the fullest, AND get some great advice on why the art of yoga is good for EVERYONE.
http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3597690/3597690_2019-02-19-201330.64kmono.mp3
For Ceasar’s Website, click here.
For more of my art, click here.
Once in awhile, I like to scan the world around me and do a check-in on what kind of art is nearby. I always SAY it is everywhere, but sometimes, it can slip by unnoticed.
I interviewed several individuals who surround me in my life and asked what they’ve been up to. By listening, I opened my eyes to some pretty awesome stuff. Hopefully, you’ll be intrigued to check out some of these arts and/or do an “art check-up” of your own.
If you find something cool that you think should be featured on the show, let me know! artisticlicensewgn@gmail.com
http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3593577/3593577_2019-02-06-204617.64kmono.mp3
For more of MY art, visit my website here.
Next week on Artistic License: The Art of Yoga with Ceasar Barajas
Joe Diamond has been called many things: a mind reader, an illusionist, a psychic, and a magician. The coolest thing about him is that he combines all of these into his art.
Rachel Woodall sat down with Chicagoland magician, Joe Diamond, to talk about the art of magic: how he chose this as a profession, the nuances of the art, and why he thinks everyone should learn at least one magic trick.
http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3588317/joe-diamond_2019-01-22-114217.64kmono.mp3
What is your definition of adventure? Whether it’s climbing the pyramids in Egypt or hiking through your local forest presercve, there is adventure to find everywhere.
Last year, Chad Ellis hiked the Pacific Crest Trail. The PCT spans 2,659 miles across California, Oregon, Washington, and up into British Columbia. It generally takes hikers six months to complete the trek. Rachel Woodall talked to Chad about his adventure along the trail, the culture among the hikers, the logistics of preparing for such a journey, and the art to it all.
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Our country has changed rapidly over the past year. (Yes, that could be considered a gross understatement.)The unsettled feeling which has plagued many of us makes us each want to act – a call to action which we can personalize to fuel the causes we believe in. Art, in all of it’s forms, is a powerful tool to be used to fight social injustice.
The musicians of Rattle the Walls heard the call and came running, instruments in tow. I spoke with Forrest Ransburg, founder of the group, about their formation, their goals as a collective, and how they chose art as their weapon – or, to put it more softly, their tool- in our new America.
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On this edition of Artistic License: host Rachel Woodall reflects on her love affair with podcasts, our diverse panel of podcast enthusiasts gives their show recommendations, we share the results of listener polls about genre, and Rachel reveals her top 6 podcasts of 2016.
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Featured Voices: Christy Rhodes, Carlos Archila, Chad Ellis, Dani Ortiz
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This post was originally made on Thanksgiving 2016, but it was lost in the shuffle and fell into a black hole on the interwebs. As the new year approaches, we again find ourselves taking the time to reflect on the ups and downs of 2016.
We reflect on the good and the bad; the big moments that change our lives, and the small moments that make us smile. We are grateful for the things that get us through our days and the people who are there beside us. And while we reflecting on the different areas of our lives which bring us joy, undoubtedly we will run into some art. In fact, I’d wager that every single one of you is thankful for the presence of an art in your life.
Today’s podcast is a reflection – both mine and listeners’ – on the art that made this past year great. From music and movies to literature and movement, we notice and appreciate the art in our lives. Featuring the voices of many listeners and ones you may recognize from WGN radio: Dr. John Duffy, Elliott Serrano, Christy Rodes, and Kristin Decker.
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With this stressful week coming to an end, we at Artistic License decided to feature an amazing opportunity for giving back and showing support to an incredible place, The Ranch of Hope Reins. Hope Reins offers equine therapy to a variety of individuals and groups, including at-risk youth (and that is only the beginning.) They are being forced to leave their current location after losing a battle with ComEd to keep new power towers away from their property. The Ranch of Hope Reins is a not-for-profit foundation and they need our help to build their new facility and continue their amazing programming.
Listen as Rachel Woodall speaks with Debra Hirschberg about their fundraiser event this weekend to build their new facility. They discuss what Hope Reins does, what the fundraiser is for, and inspiring stories from the ranch.
For more information or to donate, visit their website here.
http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3210611/3210611_2016-11-11-213211.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3736.mp3
The music in this episode is from BenSounds.
Last week was a historic one for Chicago – after 108 years, our beloved Cubs won the World Series! Then, our rally for the team’s win became one of the largest gatherings in human history. It’s a great time to be in the windy city – there is a joyful buzz in the air.
That said, this week will also be a historic one – but the stakes are far more serious. On Tuesday, November 8, we will elect a new president.
In this episode of three parts, Rachel speaks with various guests, including the Chicago Tribune’s Rick Pearson, David and Lorna Woodall, and Kevin Le. Part three brings a special appearance from Chance the Rapper.
Voting today is essential! Listen to the podcast below as we all await the results of this election together.
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Rachel Woodall and guest host Craig Collins had the incredible chance to talk with America’s Next Top Model winner, Jaslene Gonzalez. As they chatted, they discovered that the ANTM win is only a small piece of her resume. Jaslene is a well-diversified model and performer, as well as a teacher and an aspiring actress. Listen as they discuss the world of modeling, Jaslene’s time on ANTM, her life in Chicago, and the art to it all.
Be sure to check out http://www.onsetwithjaslene.com to learn more about her modeling courses, and follow her on Twitter @jaslenegonzales.
http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3167964/3167964_2016-10-25-010804.128.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3736.mp3
Check out Artistic License’s Facebook page (here) for exclusive photos and a video from our interview. (You can watch Craig get a modeling lesson!)
Artistic License is back! Host Rachel Woodall chats with the audience about what’s coming and how, together, we are reinventing and reinvigorating Artistic License. Let’s explore the world around us and look into ourselves to see what art we can find.
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Rachel Woodall and Samuel Spiegelman speak with five of the competitors from the Fight 2 Win Pro 13 event happening this weekend.
Listen to hear about the ins and outs of jiu-jitsu competition from Mike Cimm, Brick Welch, Mark Vives, Taylor Biagi, and Nikki Sullivan.
http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3041170/3041170_2016-09-23-191110.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3736.mp3
A longer podcast with these five will be available soon, here on WGN Plus.
Jason David Frank, known for his role as the original green Power Ranger, stopped into the WGN Radio studios to chat with Craig Collins and Rachel Woodall. In this snapshot, JDF talks the benefits of martial arts!
For the full conversation, check out You’ve Binge Challenged here.
http://serve.castfire.com/audio/2951822/2951822_2016-08-19-182822.128.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3736.mp3
In the first episode of our new “snapshots” series, we bring to you a chat with David Noyes. He uses his artistic drive to capture the world in words and photographs. Listen as we discuss his tips on photography and his award-winning book, The Photographing Tourist: A Storyteller’s Guide to Travel and Photography.
http://serve.castfire.com/audio/2909124/2909124_2016-08-02-224324.128.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3736.mp3
David’s Website
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Emily King is a grammy nominated, soulful songstress with a velvet voice. After recording the acclaimed “East Side Story” in 2006, she chose to part ways with her label and has been killing it as a independent artist ever since. Emily records her releases in her home, alongside her partner Jeremey Most, and we are left with beautiful, soulful, harmony- infused releases like “The Seven EP” and her latest, “The Switch.” Right now, Emily is on tour throughout the country. This Saturday, she will play her third Chicago show of the week at Thalia Hall. Rachel was lucky enough to chat with Emily in between shows.
http://serve.castfire.com/audio/2883665/2883665_2016-07-22-131205.128.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3736.mp3
Emily King’s Website
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