Shows
The Nick D Podcast on Radio MisfitsNick D – Amy Guth, Social Media Quandaries, and Flashback Wrap-upNick catches up with filmmaker, podcaster, and journalist Amy Guth to hear about her latest projects and the behind-the-scenes grind of getting a movie made. They talk about the quirks of working in a foreign language, the translation tools that make it possible, and the challenge of posting exciting updates on social media when most days are just paperwork and meetings. The conversation also drifts into the return of King of the Hill and a few other pop culture side roads.
Esmeralda Leon then joins Nick for a lively recap of their time at the Flashback Weekend...
2025-08-081h 46The Nick D Podcast on Radio MisfitsNick D – Amy Guth, Italy, Canada, Tariffs? And More Crazy TV ShowsNick sits down with journalist and filmmaker Amy Guth to chat about her latest film and TV ventures taking her from Italy to Canada—assuming international tariffs don’t throw a wrench in the works. Amy also shares updates on her podcasting life, dives into the marketing world, and breaks down some surprising business headlines. Later, Esmeralda Leon drops by for a fun conversation about the snacks they can’t resist no matter the time or place, and a few hilariously absurd TV shows that somehow made it to air. [Ep 350]
2025-05-161h 35The Nick D Podcast on Radio MisfitsNick D – Amy Guth, Berlin in March, and Pivot!Nick welcomes journalist, podcaster, and filmmaker Amy Guth to talk about her latest behind-the-scenes movie work, her illuminating trip to Berlin for a major film festival, what it’s like to cover the news under the current administration, and why she’s excited to start working on a creepy new TV series in Canada.
Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to chat about the very subtle—but real—differences between Jason Statham and Jean-Claude Van Damme movies, the hypnotic appeal of Buc-ee’s roadside stores, the many bizarre versions of “The Macarena,” and why it’s impossible to move a couch wit...
2025-04-041h 45The Nick D Podcast on Radio MisfitsNick D – Amy Guth, Berlin, and The Full Body ScanNick welcomes the amazing Amy Guth to the podcast to talk about her many projects, including her podcasts, films, and website. They also discuss her upcoming trip to Berlin for the Berlin Film Festival and much more.
Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick for a fun dive into pop culture mistakes and surprising predictions—including how Airplane II: The Sequel eerily foresaw full-body scans at airport security. [Ep 325]
2025-02-181h 40
The Crisis CastAmy Guth - Why Words Matter How do you find the words, when events leave you speechless? That's one of the questions that faced Los Angeles-based screenwriter and producer Amy Guth during the recent wildfires. During this episode, Thom Serafin gets curious about writer's block and hidden narratives with Amy. This is a conversation about getting started on a book, on a film, on anything. Plus, you'll learn how Guth became a baroness. Amy Guth also hosts two podcasts: Crain's Daily Gist and Words Matter. You can read her blog Writing for Weird Times on Substack.
2025-02-0746 min
That Show Hasn't Been Funny In Years: an SNL podcast on Radio MisfitsThat Show – Special Guest: Amy GuthNick welcomes the multitalented writer, producer, broadcaster, and journalist Amy Guth to the podcast to share her memories of watching Saturday Night Live as a young kid and how the show inspired her creative journey. They chat about standout moments and hilarious work from cast members like Tina Fey, Bill Hader, Gilda Radner, and Adam Sandler.
Amy also reflects on the evolving representation of women, Jewish culture, and targeted commercial audiences, and how these elements have influenced comedy over the years.
Together, Nick and Amy countdown her 5 favorite SNL sketches, featuring unforgettable contributions from Kate...
2025-01-221h 11The Nick D Podcast on Radio MisfitsNick D – Amy Guth, Magenta Hair, & Old School Eating
Nick welcomes the multi-talented Amy Guth to the podcast to discuss her many creative projects, including movies, podcasts, and more. They also chat about the strangeness of the holiday season in L.A., Amy’s magenta hair, her favorite 80s concert memory (featuring RATT and L.A. Guns), and her past participation in the holiday tradition, Jews Do The News!
Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to explore the joys and quirks of holiday gift-giving, debate what truly makes a Christmas movie, and talk about some cool TV shows. Nick shares details about a couple of amazing meals he enjoyed ov...
2024-12-171h 52
Words Matter with Amy GuthFill That Tank | Words Matter with Amy GuthIn this episode, host Amy Guth talks about creative fuel, life changes once called taboo, and What We Do In The Shadows.
Produced by Todd Manley at EarSight Studios.
More at: https://www.amyguth.com
2024-11-0720 minThe Nick D Podcast on Radio MisfitsNick D – Amy Guth Gets a Fat Lip, and Clowns Play Poker
Nick welcomes filmmaker, podcast host, and writer Amy Guth to the podcast to chat about her recent film shoot in Chicago (featuring some old WGN friends), which ended with her getting a very fat lip. Amy also shares stories from her recent adventures in Las Vegas, her ongoing quest for funding for new film projects, and updates on her creative visibility project.
Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to discuss Christopher Walken’s role as a perfectly perching angel, how Italian clowns playing poker makes for an expensive knick-knack, and the disturbing fact that people are still wearing Cr...
2024-11-011h 45The Nick D Podcast on Radio MisfitsNick D – Amy Guth is Dead & Keanu Hates His MovieNick welcomes podcaster, writer, producer, broadcaster, and filmmaker Amy Guth to the podcast to chat about her latest travels and adventures in the film world. Amy recently played a corpse in a movie (and had an interesting drive home from the shoot) and continues to refine her unique method for fixing broken projects.
Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to discuss celebrities who hate some of their past work, including Edward Norton trashing “The Hulk,” Sean Connery slamming James Bond, and David Cross expressing his disdain for “The Chipmunks.” Plus, they continue their taste test journey with another snack tr...
2024-09-061h 48
Words Matter with Amy GuthChaotic Self-Sabotage | Words Matter with Amy GuthIn this episode, host Amy Guth talks about the sneaky ways creative people can self-sabotage, and how they can take the others down with them if we don't know what to look for.
Produced by Todd Manley at EarSight Studios.
Follow Amy Guth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyguth
2024-08-0723 minThe Nick D Podcast on Radio MisfitsNick D – Amy Guth, Dying on Screen, and Getting Bit By a DogNick welcomes the multi-talented Amy Guth to the podcast to discuss her latest adventures in L.A., including being cast in a movie as a mom, which fulfills her wish of “dying on screen.” Amy also talks about her latest podcasts, the strangeness of being fired, how NOT to sabotage your own movie projects, and her experience of being bitten by a dog.
Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to talk about the upcoming Flashback Weekend events, interactive horror movie screenings, and their shared experience of being bitten by a dog—Nick was bitten just this past weekend. Plus...
2024-07-301h 35
The Honest FilmmakerHow to Boost your Film's Exposure - proven strategies with Amy GuthSend us a textThis week on the Podcast I talk to Filmmaker Amy Guth. Amy started out as a journalist and now works as a producer on short films and features. She's run a film fesitval as well as written several books on pitching and what she calls 'unapologetic visibility'.We covered a number of topics in this chat, Amy talks to me about her career in journalism. She also talked about how to pitch to investors and how to get famous cast in your movie and she gave me some tips on how...
2024-07-0928 minThe Nick D Podcast on Radio MisfitsNick D – Amy Guth, Drive-Ins, Riot Fest and MoreIn this jam-packed episode, Nick welcomes Mike Kerz, the owner/operator of The Midway Drive-In in Dixon, IL. They discuss the new website driveinsnearme.com, the exciting summer events at the Midway, and the impressive lineup of guests for this year’s Flashback Weekend Horror Convention.
Then, journalist, podcaster, writer, and filmmaker Amy Guth joins Nick to share her latest adventures in L.A., including visiting the grave of a distant movie-star relative, encounters with screaming and fornicating cicadas, unique film festival stories, and more.
Finally, Esmeralda Leon and Nick preview this year’s Riot Fest...
2024-06-141h 50The Nick D Podcast on Radio MisfitsNick D – Film Fests, Amy Guth & Being SickNick explains why there was no Friday episode last week, and chats about his upcoming “Nick’s Pix” film series, before he welcomes filmmaker/writer/journalist/host Amy Guth to the podcast. Amy is live from New York at the CineFest Film Festival to talk about her Elvis movie that is competing at that fest, the usual and hilarious problems with Zoom meetings, what it’s like to be stuck in an airplane bathroom for 16 hours, and how the Humpty Dance inspires her to this very day. Then, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to talk about being sick, how your body res...
2024-04-301h 51The Nick D Podcast on Radio MisfitsNick D – Amy Guth, Dating Geeks & Nick’s Film Club is BackNick makes a big announcement about “Classic Cinema’s Nick’s Pix,” his new film series, in which he will host a screening of a classic movie every month…get those tickets now! Nick is then joined by filmmaker/podcast host/writer Amy Guth, to discuss launching her brand-new podcast: “Words Matter w/Amy Guth”, her adventures in Seattle making her current movie, some crazy Hollywood stories, and the upcoming premieres of her film “Elvis of the Yukon” happening in New York and Las Vegas! Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick talk about what it’s like to date a movie geek, saving T...
2024-03-221h 45
Words Matter with Amy GuthBeing More Than One Thing | Words Matter with Amy GuthIn this episode, host Amy Guth talks about the socialized idea of each of us only being one thing and argues that some of the great minds are multi-hyphenates.
2024-02-2608 minWords Matter with Amy GuthWhat Became Humpty Dance | Words Matter with Amy GuthIn this episode, host Amy Guth has an epiphany about how to nourish our creativity after she saw a scrap of paper at the Grammy Museum bearing an early version of lyrics to the song "Humpty Dance."
2024-02-0810 minWords Matter with Amy GuthWords shape narratives which shape history | Words Matter with Amy GuthWhy with the phrase "labor shortage" is problematic, living seasonally, the David Bowie documentary "Moonage Daydream," the David Beckham documentary, the show "Obituary" and more.
2024-02-0815 minThe Nick D Podcast on Radio MisfitsNick D – Amy Guth, The Rat Hole & Polish Snacks
Nick is joined by brilliant, hilarious and entertaining podcaster/filmmaker/journalist Amy Guth to talk about her latest adventures in Hollywood, discovering things on TikTok that actually aren’t stupid, the delightful process of scouting cool locations for movies, spreadsheeting your life, and, they talk about the times when Amy had to navigate the early days of social media and technology in journalism. Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick chat about the latest internet/social media craze: The Rat Hole in Chicago’s Roscoe Village neighborhood (or is it a Frog Hole?), and they remember Chance The Snapper, an alligator who...
2024-01-261h 39The Nick D Podcast on Radio MisfitsNick D – Amy Guth’s Hollywood Adventures & Tootaloo To You!Nick welcomes writer/producer/journalist/filmmaker Amy Guth (who is also the host of Crain’s Daily Gist podcast) to the podcast to talk about her latest adventures in L.A., how weird the holidays are out there, and she also talks about a project that imploded (thanks to a certain celebrity), the end of “mentorship,” and reflections on the business stories of 2023. Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick discuss spending time in hospitals, the history of the cell phone, the annoying memories of “Crazy Frog,” great prank calls, the technical marvel of call waiting, and using the term “tootaloo” when saying go...
2023-12-191h 36The Nick D Podcast on Radio MisfitsNick D – The Origin of The McRib, The Horror of ‘Doctor Sleep,’ & A Visit With Amy GuthNick welcomes filmmaker/journalist/podcaster and general awesome person: Amy Guth to the podcast, to talk about the progress of her Elvis film, how to celebrate Godzilla Day, finding the “Nightmare on Elm Street” house, the genius of the film “Doctor Sleep,” how much fun it is to watch live radio plays, and the strangeness of being stared at by Tara Reid. Then Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to finish off some weird celebrity rumors (Katy Perry is really JonBenet Ramsey? Suri Cruise is NOT Tom Cruise’s daughter?), talk about the origin of the classic fast-food sandwich The McRib, and discus...
2023-11-031h 46The Nick D Podcast on Radio MisfitsNick D – Amy Guth, “Black Ice,” & Keri is an Emmy Nominee!Nick takes some special time to review, and focus on a great new documentary called “Black Ice,” which is about the systemic racism found in the sport of hockey. He then welcomes writer/producer/filmmaker/podcaster Amy Guth, from ‘Crain’s Chicago Business,’ to talk about her adventures in L.A. while producing her latest film, taking meetings, and staying in a vast variety of Airbnb’s. They also talk about concert crowds, laundromats, and the upcoming Chicago Jewish Book Festival. Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick talk about their families celebrating birthdays and anniversaries at the same time, Dungeons & Dragons, and...
2023-07-141h 47The Nick D Podcast on Radio MisfitsNick D – Amy Guth, Elvis Jumpsuits & Dads Who HomebrewNick is joined by Amy Guth, writer, filmmaker, and host of Crains Business’ “Daily Gist Podcast,” about her adventures while filming her new movie, the crazy real-life characters she met along the way, the joy of wearing an Elvis jumpsuit, and the politics of working in an office post-Covid. Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick fulfill a Magic Megaphone request (involving John Candy’s hand and Steve Martin’s butt), discuss home brewing beer & wine, and how to successfully talk behind people’s backs. Then Nick talks about his two very awkward and botched marriage proposals, and Nick’s Dad Tells a Joke.
2023-05-301h 47The Nick D Podcast on Radio MisfitsNick D – Amy Guth, Horses, Rats and Roller skatingNick welcomes podcaster, writer, journalist, and filmmaker, Amy Guth. They dive into a lively conversation about Amy’s new movie, her goth upbringing, the origins of the word ‘jagoff,’ and the recent mayoral election. They also discuss the upcoming NASCAR race and its potential impact on the city. Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick for a fun chat about awful Chuck E. Cheese imitations, the real differences between mice and rats, the exciting world of roller skating, and Nick’s equestrian experiences over the years. [EP134]
2023-04-211h 50The Nick D Podcast on Radio MisfitsNick D – Amy Guth & Bad Solutions to Big ProblemsNick is joined by screenwriter and host of the Daily Gist Podcast, Amy Guth for a discussion about the Oscars, working from home, the joys of living downtown during the drunken St. Patrick’s Day activities, and the AWP (Association of Writers & Writing) weekend conference. Also, her film about an Elvis impersonator has been green-lit! Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick grant another Magic Megaphone request, taste some strange Mexican candy, and talk about solutions to problems that only make matters worse. And, Nick’s Dad Tells a Joke. [EP125]
2023-03-211h 49The Nick D Podcast on Radio MisfitsNick D – Amy Guth on The RoadNick is joined by writer/podcaster/filmmaker Amy Guth to talk about her cross country road trip to Seattle, her latest writing projects, the joys of Scottish TikTok, being ‘hotlined’ on the radio and the upcoming Nick D Podcast LIVE show at Zanies in Rosemont that she will be co-hosting. Then Esmeralda Leon and Nick discuss things that everyone used to hate, but they now love (like The Wizard of Oz, The Charlie Brown Christmas Special and The Big Lebowski), they grant another Magic Megaphone Message and eat some crazy Kit Kat bars, and more. [EP113]
2023-02-101h 47The Nick D Podcast on Radio MisfitsNick D – Amy Guth & Romance Tips from CelebsNick is joined by the multi-talented Amy Guth to talk about her career as a reporter, writing screenplays, contacting the writer of “Rambo,” the wonderful world of swearing like a truck driver, and much more. Then, Esmeralda Leon and Nick discuss the incredibly weird romantic tips from celebrities (Kristen Stewart thinks it’s sexy to not shower for a few days, and you won’t believe what Michael Douglas thinks is a good pick-up line), honor another Megaphone Message, taste more Japanese snacks, and unveil the identity of the Special Guest at upcoming The Nick D Podcast LIVE! event. [EP98]
2022-12-161h 44Words Matter with Amy GuthEpisode 11: Brandy AgerbeckLeader in visual thinking Brandy Agerbeck demystifies drawing to help people use it as their best thinking tool, shush their inner critic, and address overwhelm. In this episode, she talks with host Amy Guth about her work, her 25-year career as a graphic facilitator, how we think, how we learn, the drawing plays in iterative thinking, and how index cards can change our lives.
Links:
https://www.loosetooth.com
https://twitter.com/loosetooth
https://www.instagram.com/loosetoothcom
https://www.instagram.com/_visual_thinking_
https://www.facebook.com/loosetoothcom
2022-03-2444 min
Fearless Authenticity with Jeanne SparrowFear Can Be a Beacon with Award-Winning Screenwriter, Author, Broadcaster & Journalist Amy GuthLiterally being thrown in the deep end of the pool at age 4 gave Amy Guth her outlook on life: I’m at my best when I just jump in and try it. And try it she has, leading her to the be queen of truth bombs. She shares with Jeanne what her superpower is, why she believes in the power of “starting;” why she thinks challenging narratives is so important, especially surrounding women; her secrets to success; and her best advice for when you can’t fix an issue you’re having with yourself.About Amy:Amy Guth h...
2022-03-241h 00Words Matter with Amy GuthEpisode 10: Erica Bethe LevinEntrepreneur Erica Bethe Levin wants the make better global citizens, and she's doing that through her company, GloBowl, which makes organic food for babies and toddlers to expand their palates to a world of flavors and cultures early. In this episode, she talks with host Amy Guth about her business, the universal themes shared through food, her unconventional road to entrepreneurship, being a female founder, narratives put on women (especially mothers) and more.
Links:
https://theglobowl.com
https://www.instagram.com/theglobowl
https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-bethe
2022-03-1325 min
The Amy Guth PodcastAn essay from early pandemic times | Amy GuthAn episode in which Amy Guth reads an essay she wrote for the annual Witty Women Reading Series in October 2020, capturing a pre-election, still-early-pandemic snapshot about broadcasting and doing voiceover work from home, her building falling apart, the fire department kicking in her door, and more.
Song: "Your waves" by Kicktracks
2022-03-1211 minWords Matter with Amy GuthEpisode 9: Rebecca SiveAuthor, speaker. community organizer and activist Rebecca Sive has written "Every Day is Election Day," "Vote Her In," and the guided journal "Make HerStory Your Story." She talks with host Amy Guth about how challenging conventional thinking about our work, our legacies and what matters to us can change the world.
Links:
https://rebeccasive.com
https://twitter.com/RebeccaSive
https://www.instagram.com/rebeccasiveformakeherstory
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-sive-2597b78
https://www.facebook.com/rebecca.sive
2022-02-2331 minWords Matter with Amy GuthEpisode 8: Jeanne SparrowJeanne Sparrow is renowned speaker, top consultant and 7-time Emmy-winning television and radio personality on V103 Chicago, and a graduate faculty instructor at Northwestern University. She also hosts the podcast, “Fearless Authenticity with Jeanne Sparrow." In this episode, she talks with host Amy Guth about the power of authenticity an audacity in success, realness, her transformational client work, her forthcoming book and the realization she had soon after Hurricane Katrina.
Links:
https://twitter.com/JMSparrow
https://www.instagram.com/jmsparrow
https://www.tiktok.com/@msjeannesparrow
https://v103.iheart.com/featured/jeanne-sparrow
https://jeannesparrow.com/jeanne-sparrow-about-me
https://www.spreaker.com/show/fe...
2022-02-1743 minWords Matter with Amy GuthEpisode 7: Brandi LarsenBrandi Larsen is a writer, speaker and coach, who is aiming to build a more inclusive publishing landscape. In this episode, she talks with host Amy Guth about big life moves from journalism to a publishing gig in NYC to a writer's life in Cleveland, building the writing life she wants, and how being unconventional is a superpower.
Links:
https://brandilarsen.com
https://brandilarsen.com/books
https://twitter.com/brandilarsen
https://www.litcleveland.org
https://www.litcleveland.org/profiles/brandi-larsen
http://instagram.com/brandilarsen
http://fb.me/brandilarsen
http://www.linkedin.com/in/brandilarsen/
2022-02-0344 minWords Matter with Amy GuthEpisode 6: Jocelyn GeboyJocelyn Geboy just hit her 20-year mark of sobriety. In this episode, she has an unfiltered, funny and heartfelt conversation with host Amy Guth about navigating sobriety, our seemingly alcohol-obsessed culture, the sober-curious movement, how the approach to recovery can look a lot of different ways and more. There's a lot of swearing in this episode.
Links:
https://twitter.com/smussyolay
https://www.instagram.com/smussyolay
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/candy-chat-chicago/id1579817749
https://twitter.com/candychatchi
https://www.instagram.com/candychatchicago/
2022-02-021h 00
I'm Not SorryUnconventional Badassery with Amy GuthToday Debbie + Kerri shift from their usual fantastically filthy to simply fantastic as they welcome storyteller extraordinaire, Amy Güth. Amy first indulges the ladies in the incredibly awkward story (about accidentally giving her dad a bikini wax), which she told live on stage at Laugh Factory Chicago, landing her the title of Chicago's Funniest Media Personality. The ladies celebrate Amy's "curliversary," the anniversary of when she decided NEVER to straighten her hair again because fuck fitting into society's incredibly narrow beauty standard of how women SHOULD look! The journey continues into the depths of female empowerment, Bark Mitzvahs, S...
2022-02-0149 min
Finding Favorites with Leah JonesFilmmaker Erika Valenciana with guest host Amy GüthErika Valenciana, a Chicago-based filmmaker, loves making her own clothes. She joins guest host Amy Güth to talk about documentary films, sewing and more. Catch up with Erika in Mexico City in March for the premier of her documentary La Mitad del Mundo!
Follow Erika on Instagram and online with Diverse Voices in Docs, Stowe Story Labs. Erika and Magdelena Hernandez "La Mitad del Mundo" documentary film is going to premiere at Lit Luz in March
Amy is the host of Unconventional with Amy Güth and Crain's Daily Gist. She also produces cultural eve...
2022-01-2347 min
Mom Founder Imagination HubAmy Guth Shares About Overcoming Fear and Embracing Discomfort at This Time of the Great ResignationWere you part of The Great Resignation or do you want to be? Is getting out of the rat race your BIG goal in 2022? Whether you left by choice or were let go by your employer or you want to launch a side-hustle, this conversation is perfect for you. This week's guest, Amy Guth, has been self-employed for the majority of her career. She has had a portfolio career for decades. A portfolio career concept was first introduced on Episode 65 by former CMO of GE Beth Comstock and I wanted to bring someone who could give us a...
2022-01-181h 01Words Matter with Amy GuthEpisode 5: Mark SmithivasMark Smithivas is a technologist, and he's probably been on Twitter longer than you. He's also been a stay-at-home dad for more than a decade, and while that shouldn't be unconventional at all, one could argue that it’s still less common that it could be. In this episode, he talks with host Amy Guth about narratives surrounding men and work, double standards, technology, education reform, and more.
Links:
https://twitter.com/1god
https://www.instagram.com/msmithivas
https://lu.ma/msmithivas
https://pod.co/mark-smithivas-personal
https://marksmithivas.substack.com/
2022-01-1828 minFinding Favorites with Leah JonesVicki Güth loves gardening with Guest Host Amy GüthVicki Güth is an avid gardener who loves growing her own food. She's also guest host Amy Güth's mother. This week they got on the phone to talk in depth about gardening and more.
Amy is the host of Unconventional with Amy Güth and Crain's Daily Gist. She also produces cultural events at 5959 in Chicago. Follow Amy on Instagram for yoga writing prompts and subscribe to her weekly email newsletter.
Show Notes
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Quarterboards for a Cause
Master Gardeners at the Chattanooga Zoo
Food, Inc doc...
2022-01-0952 minWords Matter with Amy GuthEpisode 4: Kelley KitleyKelley Kitley is a licensed clinical social worker, an internationally sought after women’s mental health expert and author of the book, "MY self: An autobiography of survival." In this episode she talks with host Amy Guth about sobriety, mental health, risk taking, vulnerability, her new film and more.
Links:
- Website: https://www.kelleykitley.com
- Instagram: https://www.kelleykitley.com
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/kitleykelley
2022-01-0928 minWords Matter with Amy GuthEpisode 3: Laura CarneyNew York-based editor Laura Carney discovered her late father's unfinished bucket list and decided to finish it herself and write a book about the experience. In this conversation with host Amy Guth, Carney explains how the project, My Father's List, changed her life, took her way out of her comfort zone, and completely changed the way she approaches challenges.
- My Father's List on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfatherslist
2022-01-0255 min
The Amy Guth PodcastWe do resolutions wrong | Amy GuthNew year, new you? Hard pass. Try new year, perfectly same you, with maybe a small habit added in that amounts to something bigger. Because the narrative around resolutions is steeped in hyper-consumerism and the idea that we only count if we're increasing productivity, continually doing more and are never enough. And who wins in that scenario? Hint: not you.
Song: "Your waves" by Kicktracks
2021-12-2814 minWords Matter with Amy GuthEpisode 2: Abbas JaffaryAbbas Jaffary is on a mission to make math accessible to everyone. In this conversation with host Amy Guth, Jaffary explains that math is, in fact, an interpretive art form, and that they way in which math is taught completely discourages diversity and creativity in the field.
- Abbas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/necrohell
2021-12-2750 minWords Matter with Amy GuthEpisode 1: Steve GadlinSteve Gadlin has built a creative career from the pursuit of rejection letters, which has led him to start businesses (one of which you might remember from its victory on TV's "Sharktank"), deliver TED Talks, make films, build products and more. In this conversation with host Amy Guth, Gadlin explains how the pursuit of "no" leads to incredible yesses, how to outsmart fear and more.
- Steves "Raccoon Penis Bones" TED Talk: https://youtu.be/SRZwbAYwAvg
- Steve's "Pursuit of Awesome Rejection Letters" TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xwl0nEzCNCc
- I Want To Draw A Cat...
2021-12-2132 minThe Amy Guth PodcastMore Unconventional Please | Amy GuthIn this episode, Amy Guth talks about the value and the consequences of living an unconventional life and making unconventional choices, and talks about a new project to celebrate those who refuse to uphold the status quo.
Song: "Your Waves" by Kicktracks.
2021-12-1519 min
Punk Rock HRTackling Sexism in the Workplace with Amy GuthIn celebration of a great Women’s History Month here on Punk Rock HR and everywhere else, I’m super excited to bring you another bonus episode to close out the month of March. My guest is Amy Guth, a Chicago-based writer, speaker, journalist, author and all-around badass. There’s still a lot that we need to accomplish in terms of how we treat women, the systemic issues at play and what we can do about it going forward. And I believe Amy can get us there.
2021-03-3130 min
Punk Rock HRTackling Sexism in the Workplace with Amy GuthIn celebration of a great Women's History Month here on Punk Rock HR and everywhere else, I'm super excited to bring you another bonus episode to close out the month of March. My guest is Amy Guth, a Chicago-based writer, speaker, journalist, author and all-around badass. There's still a lot that we need to accomplish in terms of how we treat women, the systemic issues at play and what we can do about it going forward. And I believe Amy can get us there.
2021-03-3127 min
Who the Fuck Are You?Amy GuthWriter. Filmmaker. Journalist. Bad Ass.Episode 2 finds me sitting down with a person that I admire the hell out of. A woman who doesn’t let anyone or anything stand in her way. If you ever meet her, ask her about the time she threw a guy into a planter (Spoiler: He deserved it). Shake yourself a cocktail and settle in with my dear friend, Amy Guth. And after the episode, be sure to check her out here:https://guth.substack.com/https://calendly.com/amyguth/30minshttps://twitter.co...
2020-11-0245 min
Amy GuthAmy Guth’s Summer Book Club 8/1/2020
Amy Guth speaks with Activist and Author Lee Weiner, about life on the South Side of Chicago and his new book “Conspiracy to Riot: The Life and Times of the Chicago 7“. Lee shares background information on the “Chicago 7” and how he became one of the 7; explains how the trial personally impacted him; and more. (7:34)
Professor of Psychology at the University of Chicago, Katherine Kinzler, joins the conversation to discusses her book, “How You Say It: Why You Talk the Way You Do and What It Says About You“. Katherine emphasizes the importance of language and the ways children are...
2020-08-0100 min
The Amy Guth PodcastInterview: Lisa Cruz (The World According To Guth)In this episode, host Amy Guth talks with crisis communications expert Lisa Cruz, president and owner of Red Shoes PR, about how small business owners and solopreneurs can manage internal and external communications and operations in moments of crisis.
2020-03-2821 minAmy GuthAmy Guth Full Show 3/10/20Amy Guth Full Show for Tuesday, March 10th:
Do you have questions about early voting? Chicago Board of Election Spokesperson Jim Allen joins Amy at the top of the show to break down everything you need to know about early voting, vote by mail applications, and preparations related to concerns related to COVID-19. Shamus Toomey, the co-founder of Block Club Chicago, speaks with Amy about the latest stories in and around the city including the reopening of the South Shore Library and the inaugural Old St. Pat’s ‘Shamrock’n The Block’. Dr. Kathleen G. Beavis is a Professo...
2020-03-1000 minAmy GuthAmy Guth Full Show 3/9/20: COVID-19 and what you should know, making daylight saving time permanent year around, & how to talk to your children and ease their fears about coronavirusAmy Guth Full Show for Monday, March 9th:
Amy Guth is in for Anna Davlantes. As new cases of COVID-19 continues to rise, one school in the Chicago area shuts down over the virus. (At 6:22) WGN-TV’s Erik Runge shares the latest on the closing of Loyola Academy and the state’s response to COVID-19 in Illinois. Right now, COVID-19 has invaded the minds of all Americans, but what’s the best way to keep your sanity? (At 13:57) Elizabeth Scrivner is a licensed professional counselor. She joins the show to talk about coronavirus anxiety and offer tips on how...
2020-03-0900 minAmy GuthAmy Guth Full Show 02/22/20: Have you cut the cable cord?Amy Guth is in for the rained out White Sox on this Saturday afternoon. Have you cut the cord on cable? Amy talks to listeners and producer Curtis Koch about cutting the cable and how listeners are getting their TV. Later Amy chats with Al Lewis from Quizzify to talk about some important information regarding healthcare that you need to know about and how Quizzify can help you. Also on the show Amy takes your calls and thoughts on the recent interview with Anderson Cooper and former Governor Rod Blagojevich, and many more topics along the way!
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2020-02-2300 minAmy GuthAmy Guth 2/1/20: the best Chicago albums of the 2010s, plans for the Obama Presidential Center, & the Facebook/Illinois class action settlementAmy Guth is in for John Williams today. With a slate of expert guests, she discusses the Chicago Reader’s list of the best Chicago albums of the 2010s, the upcoming Super Bowl halftime show and advertisements, complications in the planning of the Obama Presidential Center, a payout that Facebook is making to its Illinois users, and more.
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2020-02-0100 minAmy GuthAmy Guth 1/25/20: Re-thinking DNA tests, other effects of the coronavirus, & celebrity sightingsAmy Guth is in for John Williams this Saturday. In the first hour, she discusses the Coronavirus, the burgeoning marijuana industry in Illinois, and asks for your favorite celebrity sighting stories. Later, reporter Jack Herrera joins her to discuss his recent piece in Popular Science about the flaws in the way that we think about DNA tests.
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2020-01-2500 minAmy GuthAmy Guth Full Show 1/20/20Amy Guth Full Show for Monday, January 20th:
The spectacular Amy Guth is in today for Anna Davlantes. To kick off the program, Dr. Dilara Sayeed, board member and programming lead of Women’s March Chicago, joins the show to discuss the highlights of this year’s Women’s March. WGN Radio’s Ryan Burrow joins Amy to shed light on Amazon’s latest testing on hand recognition-based payments. WGN-TV political analyst and host of WGN-TV “Political Report” Paul Lisnek chats about what to expect from President Trump’s impeachment trial. Paul Nolte, SVP & Sr. Portfolio Manager at Kingsview Ass...
2020-01-2000 minAmy GuthAmy Guth Full Show 01/12/20: What are some of your unpopular opinions?Amy Guth is in for Pete McMurray this weekend. Amy talks to the owner of a cheesecake business that has over 600 flavors! Nikki Lynette shares some of her newest projects including the latest play she is writing. Later Amy talks travel with Laura Powell, and talks with producer Curtis Koch about some unpopular opinions and shares some news stories you might have missed!
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2020-01-1300 min
The Amy Guth PodcastOn saying no to New Year's resolutionsNew Year's resolutions are on the chopping block in this episode of The Amy Guth Show Podcast, as Guth flips the idea of New Year's resolutions over and talks about why she's resolving not to resolve.
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2020-01-0708 min
The Amy Guth PodcastOn updates, the future, and a big questionIn this episode of The Amy Guth Show Podcast, Guth talks about some big changes in the broadcast world and the value of steering your own ship.
Referenced in the show:
"Most people are evil idiots. Now what?" by James Altucher
https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/most-people-are-evil-idiots/
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2019-12-3011 min
The Amy Guth PodcastOn broadcast journalism and breaking newsIn this episode of The Amy Guth Show Podcast, Guth talks about some nuances and considerations in broadcast journalism, especially when it's in podcast (i.e. pre-recorded) form.
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2019-12-3007 minAmy GuthAmy Guth Full Show 12.21.19 | Make your LinkedIn stronger, know where your data is going, International Travel, Marijuana Legalization and more!Amy Guth, in for John Williams and Scott Kitun, brings you all the news you need to know this Saturday morning.
Listen in as Amy kicks off the show talking with a Certified Master Resume Writer, Certified Executive Resume Master, and Advanced Resume Writer Brenda Bernstein. Next, the CEO of Verdium James Strickland joins the show to talk about bio-metrics and data privacy. Then, the Co-founder and Editor of The Statesider, Pam Mandel, joins the show to talk about the paper and how it has evolved.
On the latter half of the show, Mike Taylor...
2019-12-2100 minAmy GuthAmy Guth Full Show 12/12/19Amy Guth fills in for the lovely Anna Davlantes. Crain’s government and politics reporter A.D. Quig shares the latest news on the citywide affordable housing task force. Jeff Kreisler, Editor-in-Chief of the behavioral science website PeopleScience.com, explains why Twitter users are slamming Peloton for their branding and messaging to potential customers. He also elaborates on the psychology of money, why we make certain financial choices and his book, Dollars and Sense: How We Misthink Money and How to Spend Smarter. Robb Leone, Principal/ Co-Founder of Bian, describes his new private club and how it seamlessly integrates fi...
2019-12-1200 minAmy GuthAmy Guth Full Show 11.27.19 | WiscoPop, Top Political Stories of 2019, and moreToday on the show, Amy Guth speaks to Austin Ashley, founder of WiscoPop, about their best selling beverages and how you can incorporate their drinks into Holiday drinks that everyone can enjoy. Heather Cherone, The Daily Line’s managing editor and City Hall reporter, also joins us to discuss the top political stories of 2019 and a preview of whats to come in 2020. Then, we talk top food/beverage crazes of the year including the Popeyes Chicken Sandwich and, with Dalton Barker from Crain’s Chicago Business.
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2019-11-2700 minAmy GuthBiz Lunch with Amy Guth Full Show | 07.13.19On this episode, Amy talks to Peter J. Henning, professor of law at Wayne State University about a push to end shell companies, and Alby Gallun senior reporter at Crain’s Chicago Business, about a tax hike in the north suburbs on commercial landlords.
Listen to the podcast here:
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2019-07-1300 minAmy GuthLate Night Special with Amy Guth | 07.01.19Tonight with Amy Guth:
The summer is full of fun outdoor activities, but pesky mosquito and and sticky bug spay can put a damper on some of that fun. That’s why the Duggan sisters invented Lifestings, an effective and all-natural bug spray that keep those pesky insects with less chemicals. Clare Duggan joins the conversation in our Allstate Skyline Studio to give more details on Lifestings and other products.
You can order a bottle of Lifestings here. For more information on products visit duggansisters.com
Plus, Post Tribune and Chicago Tribune Entertainment Colu...
2019-07-0200 minAmy GuthSaturday Night Special with Amy Guth | Full Show 06.29.19Tonight, on the Saturday Night Special, Amy talks with Victoria Elena Nones Co-Founder & CEO of Satira, a business that teaches you how to be funny, and with Kaben Clauson, Founder of TruePublic, an app that gives you the chance to know what people in your life really think by maintaining anonymous. They’re both trying to make the world better, but in vastly different ways.
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2019-06-3000 minAmy GuthSaturday Night Special With Amy Guth: Startups With Social Impact | 05.25.19On this episode of Sturday Night Special with Amy Guth:
Amy welcomes Joanne Rodriguez, Founder & CEO of Mycocycle, a ecologically viable
and sustainable process to divert asphalt-based materials from landfill with the goal of developing new products.
Then, Sonny Tai. Founder of Aegis Systems joins Amy in studio to discuss how the startup company specializes in automatically detecting firearms by providing early warning notifications to improve law enforcement response.
Later, Letitia Zwickert. Founder & CEO of MENTEE, talks about the non-profit organization and the opportunity it provides to immigrant and refugee hig...
2019-05-2600 min
You're the Dj, I'm the PodcasterAmy Guth ain't nothin' to F&%# Wit!Amy Guth is a total bad ass. Listen along as I attempt to interview master of communication of many forms. We get into some really cool topics, from from Amy's curly hair (don't care...sorry, had to), internet bullying of women and social media to a convo about one of the few musical artists I actually dislike (Morrissey). We didnt get to nearly as many cool topics as I wanted to pick Amy's brain about but still an amazing episode. You can check out Amy EVERYWHERE - Insta, Twitter, Podcasts, etc - but be sure to check out her amazing...
2019-01-241h 46Amy GuthSaturday Night Special w/ Hannah Stanley filling in for Amy GuthTonight on the Saturday Night Special, host Hannah Stanley stands in for Amy Guth, kicking off the show with the most considerate auto theft in news.
Meanwhile, Metra trains are making changes and Poopsie the glitter-pooping unicorn is the next best gift this Christmas.
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2018-12-1600 minAmy GuthWGN Nightside w/ Amy Guth & Dometi Pongo | 9/13/2018 Full ShowOn tonight’s edition of WGN Nightside, Amy Guth and Dometi Pongo talk about the many effects of natural disasters as we follow Hurricane Florence and the east coast; Producer CaSera aka DJ Ca$h Era talks about her DJ hustle and her accomplishments at this point in her career; and the current state of the news industry is discussed.
Then, Amy and Dometi speak with Tiffany Seybert, founder of Cop To Yoga, to discuss the program and the inspiration behind it. Tiffany shares the many benefits law enforcement officials have reported experiencing since participating in the prog...
2018-09-1400 minAmy GuthPinch Hitters: Amy Guth’s Earth Day ExtravaganzaIt’s Earth Day and Amy Guth is sitting in for Brian Noonan! Author Emily Belden stops by the studio to talk about her book “Hot Mess”; Senior Policy Advocate Susan Mudd, who leads the Environmental Law and Policy Center’s Diesel Pollution Reduction Initiative, calls to discuss the Volkswagon Diesel Settlement; Amy shares a list of recyclable items that may surprise you and much more!
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2018-04-2300 minAmy GuthAmy Guth and Jen Bosworth Full Show (12/28/17): Air your GrievancesAmy Guth and Jen Bosworth (in for Bill and Wendy) talk about some things we take for granted in life after the running water goes out in Amy’s building; we let you air out your Chicago grievances in a belated Festivus celebration; we talk dream vacation spots with the dead of winter on the horizon, and more.
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2017-12-2900 minAmy GuthAmy Guth and Jen Bosworth Full Show (12/27/17): Embrace the HyggeAmy Guth and Jen Bosworth (in for Bill and Wendy) talk about the Danish concept of “hygge” and how it can help warm up your winter through comfort, warmth and togetherness, the challenge of setting personal goals for the New Years (and making yourself stick to them), a new study that outlines health benefits of having more female friends in your life, and more.
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2017-12-2800 minAmy GuthAmy Guth and Jen Bosworth Bonus Hour 12.26.17Bill and Wendy are out for the holidays so Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth are taking over the stream airwaves for today. They talk about how to let go of fears, being proactive in the new year, and much more.
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2017-12-2600 minAmy GuthAmy Guth and Jen Bosworth Full Show 12.26.17Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth are back for a full week of shenanigans. On today’s show, they talk about snow shoveling etiquette, working the holidays, crazy headline news, smartphone apps to ditch, new years resolutions, and much more.
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2017-12-2600 minAmy GuthAmy Guth and Jen Bosworth Bonus Hour 12.22.17Filling in for Bill and Wendy on the stream, it’s Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth! On today’s show, they talk about old diseases and old folk remedies. They also talk about how to come back from the holidays refreshed, weird Christmas gifts, and much more.
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2017-12-2200 minAmy GuthAmy Guth and Jen Bosworth Full Show 12.22.17Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth are back in full effect while filling in for Bill and Wendy. Amy and Jen talk about supermarket shopping, their love for space, setting new year’s resolutions, seasonal depression, special holiday foods, bad holiday songs, and much more.
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2017-12-2200 minAmy GuthAmy Guth and Jen Bosworth: The Twelve Months of the News YearAt the 2017 WGN Radio Holiday Spectacular, Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth performed The Twelve Months of the News Year.
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Parody lyrics by Amy Guth
On the first month of the news year
The news cycle gave to me:
A president tweeting each night at three
On the next month of the news year
The news cycle gave to me:
Two Oscars swapped
A president tweeting each night at...
2017-12-2200 minAmy GuthAmy Guth and Jen Bosworth Bonus Hour 12.18.17Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth take over the “stream of unconscious” bonus hour for Bill and Wendy. They talk about Meghan Markle and the royal family. They also talk about plus size clothing, white tie versus black tie events, and much more.
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2017-12-1800 minAmy GuthAmy Guth and Jen Bosworth Full Show 12.18.17Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth are back in action for Bill and Wendy! On today’s show, they talked about net neutrality, Facebook privacy, cell phone guidelines, time, holidays, and much more. Pet expert Steve Dale also makes an appearance! http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3440819/3440819_2017-12-18-135119.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3735.mp3
2017-12-1800 minAmy GuthAmy Guth and Jen Bosworth Bonus Hour 12.8.17Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth fill in for Bill and Wendy on the bonus hour. They talk about “true” meanings behind selfies. They also discuss this awful ad for plus size tights, before and after weight-loss ads, and much more.
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2017-12-0800 minAmy GuthAmy Guth and Jen Bosworth Full Show 12.8.17Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth fill in for Bill and Wendy on this glorious Friday. They talk about the LA wildfires, the future, longevity, misued words, burnouts, epic love stories and much more.
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To find out how you can help victims of the California wildfires, visit www.twocents.lifehacker.com/how-to-help-victims-of-california-wildfires-1821084775.
2017-12-0800 minAmy GuthOwning Your Guilty Pleasures, Drunk Possums, Thoughtful Gifts and Chalo Haso Comedy! | Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth [Full Show 12/4]Tonight Jen Bosworth and Amy Guth are in for Patti Vasquez! On the show they discuss a myriad of topics ranging from guilty pleasures, best, first and worst jobs, and thoughtful giving! Then, if that wasn’t enough for you — They bring on Chicago comedians, Hari Rao and Vik Pandya who are performing in the upcoming ‘Chalo Haso‘ show happening at Chicago’s 7 on 7 bar and restaurant. For more information on Chalo Haso and to buy tickets, visit this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/129214694408335/
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2017-12-0500 minAmy GuthAmy Guth & Jen Bosworth Full Show 11/25/17Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth fill in for John Williams with a fun post Thanksgiving Show! Don Share from the Chicago Poetry Foundation joins the show to talk about their upcoming event and magazine and Jen and Amy discuss the importance of self care and health during the holidays.
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2017-11-2500 minAmy GuthAmy Guth and Jen Bosworth 11.22.17Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth fill in for Patti Vazquez the night before Thanksgiving. They kick off the show by sharing their favorite “Turkey Day” memories, including one involving the oven catching on fire. They learn the difference between hail and ice pellets. Later on, Amy and Jen also go over a list of the worst songs from the 1980’s and have a conversation about their favorite music videos from when they grew up.
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2017-11-2300 minAmy GuthAmy Guth and Rex Huppke Full Show Podcast 11.10.17Amy Guth and Rex Huppke fill in for John Williams today, as they discuss what makes it hard for victims of sexual assault to come out and talk about it, and what made it perhaps easier for Louis C.K. to admit to his actions. Comedian Michael Ian Black talks about the role of Twitter and its influence on the comedy community. Hope for the Day Founder Jonny Boucher lists the different ways that his organization facilitates a dialogue on mental health. And we find out about the special place in Rex’s heart for ice cream.
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2017-11-1000 minAmy GuthAmy Guth and Jen Bosworth 9.4.17 | Lady Killers: Deadly Women Throughout HistoryAmy Guth and Jen Bosworth are back to fill in for the first half of The Download!
This time, they welcome writer Tori Telfer to the studio to talk about her upcoming true crime book “Lady Killers: Deadly Women Throughout History”. They discuss some of the femme fatales Telfer has written about and explore some of our preconceived notions about serial killers, women and the nature of our own violent tendencies.
We also get an update on iGrow Chicago’s Peace Fest and the push to get kids the supplies they need to be successful this s...
2017-09-0500 minAmy GuthAmy Guth and Jen Bosworth | 8.15.17Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth finish their two-night residency on The Download with celebrity sightings, weird dreams and a little dive into DNA and family ancestry.
Amy and Jen talk with listeners about their encounters with the stars, including chance encounters with the likes of Tom Hanks, Julie Haggerty and WGN’s own Walter Jacobson.
Next, they recount some of their own strange recurring dreams featuring visits from beyond the grave and ninja fantasies.
Finally, Amy discusses her recent DNA test that revealed a few surprising ancestors and redefined her own family history....
2017-08-1600 minAmy GuthAmy Guth and Jen Bosworth 8/14/17Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth are back at it again filling in for Justin Kaufman on The Download!
Amy, Jen talk about Amy’s recent experience skydiving with the Golden Knights), running marathons and rescue animals.
Plus, we hear from listeners about their own adventures, some tips on getting ready to run a marathon and the finer points of hedgehog ownership.
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2017-08-1500 minAmy GuthBusiness Lunch with Amy Guth 8/12/2017Amy Guth talks with Washington Post’s Silicon Valley correspondent, Elizabeth Dwoskin, to discuss Facebook’s willingness to copy technology and design from other apps and platforms, and how it might be hurting innovation.
Then, Ally Marotti, business reporter at Chicago Tribune, talks about the city’s plan to issue Airbnb registrations and how it will affect the industry in Chicago.
Amy also shares her skydiving experience and the music playlist that helped her prepare for the giant leap.
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2017-08-1300 minAmy GuthBusiness Lunch with Amy Guth 8/5/2017Amy talks with Adrienne Roberts from The Wall Street Journal to discuss the joint venture of Mazda and Toyota to build a billion dollar plant in the U.S.
Then, Frank Devincentis, Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley in Chicago, joins Amy in studio to discuss the latest release of the Job Report.
Next, Lauren Zumbach from Chicago Tribune then shares information on Illinois companies mobilizing in the wake of the news of Foxconn moving to Wisconsin.
Lastly, Amy talks with Bob Kesler in the Newsroom and Producer CaSera (aka...
2017-08-0500 minAmy GuthAmy and Jen in for Patti! Squashing Rex Huppke’s beef with Jen, Dog Care App’s, Neighbor Issues, 70s TV Shows, and WGN’s Steve and Johnnie Stop By!Amy and Jen are in for Patti tonight! On tonight’s show they welcome on actors/writers from the upcomming play, Night In Alachua County – Mandy Walsh and Josh Zagoren. The team from Wildclaw Theater in Chicago discuss the company as well as Jen’s own upcoming play with WildClaw – “Fight City”. Then, WGN Radio Legends Steve and Johnnie make a surprise visit to the show to delight Amy, Jen and listeners with some classic stories. They also delve into the mysterious world of upstairs neighbors and give us insight into the Radio Flyer display outside of the studio. All this and more...
2017-07-1400 minAmy GuthJen Bosworth and Amy Guth in for Patti! Coffee talk, Bike messenger documentaries, Fear and more | Full Show (July 10th)Amy Guth and Jen Bosworth are in for Patti Vasquez tonight! On tonight’s show they open with a look at the their coffee ordering strategies and any “coffee tips” they’ve found out. Then, they welcome on the filmmakers of the “Alley Cat” – Marie Ullrich and Margot – Listen in as they discuss the folklore and background of the city bike messenger. They also engage in discussion about “fear” and how it can sometimes be a good thing for you.
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2017-07-1100 minAmy GuthGuth and Huppke 5.29.17 Full ShowWGN’s Amy Guth and the Tribune’s Rex Huppke are filling in for Justin Kaufman on The Download on this Memorial Day show.
In honor of this day of remembrance, Guth and Huppke discuss the meaning of Memorial Day and how we can pay respect to the brave men and women who have given their lives in service to the United States.
They also talk about impaired driving on this holiday weekend, the pros and cons of eating outside and, as ever, a little bit of politics as well.
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2017-05-3000 minAmy GuthSaturday Night Special with Amy Guth 5.13.17 | Truth & LiesOn this edition of the Saturday Night Special, host Amy Guth takes on the tricky topic of truth, lies and the messy gray area in-between. As always Amy’s got a series of experts that can shed some light on this complicated topic.
First, Dr. John Duffy is in-studio to open up the dialogue with a wide exploration of truth and lies. He and Amy discuss the eternal question: Why do we lie? They look at the lies we tell each other and ourselves and their effect on our self-perception and our perception in the eyes of ou...
2017-05-1400 min
The Amy Guth PodcastThe Amy Guth Show Podcast: Audio from the Women's MarchIn this episode of The Amy Guth Show Podcast, Guth talks about the Chicago Women's March, and shares highlights of audio from marchers she interviewed, followed by a few thoughts on the state of things on the heels of the march.
TL;DR: don't let the march be all there is.
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2017-01-2620 min