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WBEZ NewsOasis’ biggest fan makes his own ‘supersonic’ guitar videos from Lake ViewToday…is gonna be the day…that Oasis plays in Chicago.
It’s the 20th stop on a sold-out tour that has been the talk of rock music all year.
And the reunion hits especially close to home for one of Oasis’ biggest fans…who just happens to live here.
Camila Trimberger-Ruiz takes us to Chicago’s Roscoe Village neighborhood.
HOST: LARA
2025-08-2804 minWBEZ NewsWhat local author Rafael Frumkin thinks you should read this summerThere's nothing better than spending a sunny summer afternoon in the park with a good book. Arts and Culture intern Camila Trimberger-Ruiz sat down with local author Rafael Frumkin to hear what's on her summer reading list. HOST: DIXON
2025-08-1301 minWBEZ NewsWhat local author Sonali Dev thinks you should read this summerSummer is a great time to crack open a new book. Arts and Culture intern Camila Trimberger-Ruiz sat down with local author Sonali Dev to hear what's on her summer reading list. HOST: DIXON
2025-08-1201 minWBEZ NewsWhat local author Keir Graff thinks you should read this summerThe days are long, hot, and humid - so what better way to pass the time than with a good book? Arts and Culture intern Camila Trimberger- Ruiz sat down with Chicago author Keir Graff to hear what's on his summer reading list. HOST: DIXON
2025-08-0801 min
Pop Culture Coffee BreakBreaking Down Taylor Swift and Travis KelceCamila Trimberger-Ruiz and Sports Team members Krissy Birdsall, Shannon Maynes and Vince Hesprich discuss the budding relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. They break down who Travis Kelce is, why this relationship is important and whether they think the relationship is fake or real.
2023-10-2322 minPop Culture Coffee BreakHorror Movies with Nick and HaydenHost Camila Trimberger-Ruiz is joined by Hayden Woodard and Nick Doermann, hosts of Haunted Horror Hour on WSUM 91.7 FM. They give their top horror movies, hold the popular Halloween versus horror debate and recommend horror movies for listeners to watch.
2023-10-0825 minPop Culture Coffee BreakBottoms ReviewHosts Camila and Ray, joined with station members Anna and Heewone, discuss the new Bottoms film. After taking a bus to the nearest movie theater and watching it, they talk about their favorite characters, the soundtrack and starting a WSUM fight club.
2023-09-2728 minPop Culture Coffee BreakOur Top Albums of the SummerHosts Camila Trimberger-Ruiz and Ray Kirsch have an outdoor coffee date to discuss their top albums of the summer. They selected their favorite albums that have been released in 2023 and shared what songs they still want to listen to. Listen to their playlist of songs they recommend off the albums they discussed: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2xzgLajtZcA0xTjdp7RpMJ?si=ynlYJBOGRW6VzmYiOr-HJw
2023-08-2224 minPop Culture Coffee BreakCelebrity PR relationshipsHosts Camila Trimberger-Ruiz and Ray Kirsch discuss celebrity PR relationships, which popular couples they think were just for clout and relationships they wish were a PR stunt.
2023-08-0723 minPop Culture Coffee BreakReviewing BarbieThese Barbies spoil the movie! Hosts Camila Trimberger-Ruiz and Ray Kirsch, alongside guests Heewone, Krissy and Lexi, discuss the new Barbie movie. They talk about their favorite songs from the soundtrack, voice their opinion on the Oppenheimer versus Barbie debate and discuss their favorite scenes.
2023-07-2726 minPop Culture Coffee BreakSpeaking of Speak NowHosts Camila Trimberger-Ruiz and Ray Kirsch and News Team member Heewone Lim discuss the recent release of Speak Now (Taylor's Version). Listen to hear their favorite tracks, which song should've stayed in the vault and their overall ratings of the album.
2023-07-1428 minPop Culture Coffee BreakThe Eras Tour ReviewHost Ray Kirsch and Music Director Amany Khreis discuss the Eras Tour after seeing Taylor Swift in Minneapolis. Listen to hear their thoughts on the surprise songs, the openers, and the concert experience.
2023-07-1326 minPop Culture Coffee BreakRise of the Pink LadiesHosts Camila Trimberger and Ray Kirsch discuss “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies” and the themes of feminism, sexuality, and love. Listen to hear their opinions about the musical and how it compares to the original “Grease.”
2023-07-1325 min