CHIRP Radio Podcasts

CHIRPradio.org is a listener-supported music and arts focused community radio station in Chicago staffed by more than 150 volunteers. In addition to our live programming we produce a series of shows and interviews and provide them through our various podcasts.

CHIRP Radio Podcasts is a music podcast hosted by CHIRP Radio, with 20 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

CHIRP Radio hosts CHIRP Radio Podcasts, a music show with 20 episodes published.

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  Dessa Interview

  Feb 15, 202612 minS0

  <p>This week, Features contributor Bobby Evers speaks with Minneapolis-based singer, rapper, musician, and writer Dessa. They discuss her newest self-produced singles, the early days of the winter 2025 ICE invasion in Minnesota, her experiences collaborating with the Minnesota Orchestra, and her upcoming work on writing her first novel. </p> <p>"Remember to react with a proportionate degree of surprise and indignity, and hopefully to step up and do something to help your neighbors and the people who are affected." - Dessa</p> <p>Editor's Note: this interview was recorded before the murders of Renée Good and Alex Pretti by ICE agent...

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  La Rosa Noir Interview

  Dec 14, 202510 minS0

  <p>This week, Features director Jessi D spoke with Jannese Espino, Christian Ovalle, Yeshi Regalado, and Zach Riedler of Chicago's own La Rosa Noir at Riot Fest in September 2025. La Rosa Noir was one of three up-and-coming local artists from the Little Village and North Lawndale neighborhoods selected to be added to the Riot Fest lineup by community submission. They discuss the emotional process from submission to acceptance to finally playing the stage at the festival, their self-made genre "midwest surf," and their cultural heritages shining through in their art. </p> <p>"Being Hispanic, Latino, Latin American, Chicano - we're such a...

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  Bussy Kween Power Trip Interview

  Nov 16, 202512 minS0

  <p>This week, Features contributor Safiya Ratliff speaks with B and K of Chicago-based Black queer punk outfit Bussy Kween Power Trip. They discuss their newest LP, Coming With The Strap, being queer and Black in the Chicago music scene and how it's changed from when they were teens seeing shows to now, and the policy of no new white friends.</p> <p>"Every time we play a show and a young Black person comes up to us and is like, it's so good to see you guys on stage, I'm like, this is why we do it. Because I didn't...

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  Cheer-Accident Interview

  Oct 26, 202512 minS0

  <p>This week, Features contributor Sophia Ramirez speaks with Thymme Jones and Jeff Libersher of Chicago-based progressive rock ensemble Cheer-Accident. They discuss the recent release of their 26th album, Admission, the band's history stretching back to 1981, boundary-pushing in various genres, and their forays in Chicago public access television.</p> <p>"If it's about questioning things and pushing boundaries and forging your own path, I'm all about it." - Thymme Jones</p> <p>Produced by Sophia Ramirez.</p> <p>Photo Credit: Evan Jenkins</p> <p>You can read a transcript of this interview here.</p>

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  OK Cool Interview

  Oct 19, 202511 minS0

  <p>This week, DJ Ninja speaks with OK Cool, a Chicago-based indie rock duo comprised of Bridget Stiebris and Haley Blomquist Waller. They discuss the creation process and communication themes behind their new LP, Chit Chat, finally touring outside of the midwest, continuing to be two best buds making music together, and all of their thoughts and feelings about Panic! At The Disco.</p> <p>"This record is a result of us just continuing to give ourselves grace in trying and failing and trying and succeeding." - Bridget Stiebris</p> <p>Produced by DJ Ninja.</p> <p>Photo Credit: Tracy Conobo...

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