For nearly four years, Jason Brown and I have been offering up an audio offshoot of Smile Politely via radio on WEFT 90.1 FM and via podcast on iTunes, this site and probably Zunecast. But …
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SP Radio Podcast: Aaron Ammons and S.P.E.A.K. Cafe
We speak with Aaron Ammons about his recent collaboration album, hosting a local spoken word forum and the importance of the medium.
Today on SP Radio: Patch Adams and Health Care In All the Wrong Places
On today’s show, we will discuss a new documentary called Health Care In All the Wrong Places and its implications for the U.S.’s current health care system. The film debuts on at 7:30 p.m. on …
SP Radio Podcast: 2013 Year In Music
For our annual year-end music show, we talk to SP Music Editor Patrick Singer about all that was right in C-U in 2013.
SP Radio Podcast: Shopping local for the holidays
On this week's episode we speak with the Urbana Business Association and Champaign Center Partnership about some great local shopping options during the holiday season.
SP Radio Podcast: Exploring lyrical Depth with Swords
Chambana hip-hop artist Swords just dropped his latest album, Depth, and stops by the show to talk about songs, lyrics, and owning the stage.
SP Radio Podcast: Words in the Wind V
We speak to the organizers of the annual event where C-U's finest dramatic talent creatively interprets kids lit. And it's all for a good cause.
Today on SP Radio: Words in the Wind V
Ever wonder what it would be like to have your favorite childhood books performed by some of C-U’s best actors and musicians? Today on SP Radio we are joined by Tom Mitchell, Associate Head of …
SP Radio Podcast: East African dance, plus Pyg Lit Preview
We talk about West African dance in Champaign-Urbana, plus we preview this week's inaugaral Pygmalion Lit Fest.
Today on SP Radio: West African dance in C-U
Today on Smile Politely Radio, we are joined by Djibril Camara and Mara Thacker. Originally from Guinea in West Africa, Djibril has danced professionally for 17 years and was the principal choreographer and dancer with …