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Work/Life
All too often, we're driven by our work. And when ...
All too often, we're driven by our work. And when unexpected life events creep in and disrupt our otherwise organized workflow, it can rattle the best of us. In this episode, we explore what happens when those worlds collide, and how to reassemble the resulting broken pieces.
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On The Road
This week on Dispatch, your hosts offer a peek behind ...
This week on Dispatch, your hosts offer a peek behind the scenes. Nicholas has been out of town and reports on his work, we recap a few important events of the holiday season, and give you a chance to help build our future.
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A Very Artful Thanksgiving
If you celebrate, this week is a time for friends, ...
If you celebrate, this week is a time for friends, family, and thankfulness. Here at Dispatch, your hosts are grateful for many things, including your continued listenership and support. In this hour, we come to you from Show of Hands Chicago 2014, to ask a handful of artists what they're thankful for.
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It's Pronounced "Jetsah"
This week, our guest is a man of mystery, intrigue, ...
This week, our guest is a man of mystery, intrigue, and many scratchboards: Dan Grzeca. While you may not know his name, you're certainly familiar with his posters; having done work with The Black Keys, Veruca Salt, and Phish. It gets weird, as we discuss his perspective on the worlds of art, music, life, and drugs.
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Create, Explore, Curate
Last year Dispatch came to you live from Chicago's foremost ...
Last year Dispatch came to you live from Chicago's foremost handmade design fair, Show of Hands. And now, we're preparing to do it all over again! In the studio today, we have the instigator behind it all Emily Martin. We're chatting about the challenges and rewards of planning a large scale event, this week on Dispatch.
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Cosmetically Sound
Cosmetics aren't heavily regulated, and as a closed ecosystem, some ...
Cosmetics aren't heavily regulated, and as a closed ecosystem, some mass-market products contain unhelpful ingredients, and others actively cause harm. Are you concerned? In today's episode, we speak from the intersection of small business ethics, financials, and personal care with Jenny, owner of Noktivo, a non-toxic spa in Ravenswood, Chicago.
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Winter Hibernation
Winter is a time when everything cools down, including our ...
Winter is a time when everything cools down, including our schedules. Your hosts are preparing for a active season, but are you? In this episode, we discuss what the weather does to our workload, and how you can successfully utilize this downtime to ensure a productive spring and summer.
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Vacation Days
Sometimes you need to stop your life for a while, ...
Sometimes you need to stop your life for a while, and relax. With Nicholas going on vacation, it's time to encourage you to do so as well. In this episode, how to avoid burning out before you need rest.
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It's All Your Fault
This week in the news: if your Snapchat account was ...
This week in the news: if your Snapchat account was compromised (it's your fault), Dropbox denies allegations of a security breach, Skype launches Qik (yet another useless short video messaging app), and how to anonymize everything you do online.
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When to Quit
On the table today: quitting. Is it unequivocally bad? As ...
On the table today: quitting. Is it unequivocally bad? As children, we were taught never to quit, or falter in our convictions, especially when pursuing a path laid out by our parents. But as we age, the circumstances surrounding this once controversial action have increased in complexity. We discuss when to quit, why you might want to, and the potential upsides.
