Open Ended

A special Halloween-themed variety extravaganza featuring listener stories of being terrified by tech and a new radio play, "The GPS".

Tape from the cutting room floor of episode #25.

This week, Cher and James welcome guest Rashid Zakat. Topics include: creating lo-fi art online, creating content for the future while being modest, and discovering how humor in art can create community. During the after-show, Rashid talks about the VSCO app and a photography book, Cher shares her love for Issa Rae, and James discovered a new app. Sponsors: Basecamp: When you use Basecamp to run projects, people know what to do, people know where things are, and you stay on top of everything all the time. Thanks to the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for hooking up this week’s sponsor! You can donate at any time at openended.fm/donate, or become a member, starting at $1 a month, at patreon.com/openended. Disclaimer: Explicit Language is used in this episode Conversation Notes: Fortnight Rashid Zakat “Ghosting” Legionnaire's Disease MikMak Fab.com Philadelphia, PA We Jet Set (WJS) Milwaukee, WI Rapper Vines Negros of New York Chicago Podcast Cooperative Shout-Out: Making New Friends: Each week Pat invites new and

This week, Cher and James get physical and investigate the current state of fitness tracking. Topics include: the Chicago Marathon, the popularity of Fitbit, and guilt-driven anxiety. During the after-show, Cher triggers nostalgia with an orchestral song, and James triggers nostalgia with the background muzak of a department store. Sponsors: MakeSpace: Wish you had more space in your home? Use MakeSpace. They’ll pick up, store, and deliver your stuff. Get started at MakeSpace.com and use code CHICAGO50 to get $50 of free storage. Thanks to the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for hooking up this week’s sponsor! You can donate at any time at openended.fm/donate, or become a member, starting at $1 a month, at patreon.com/openended. Disclaimer: Explicit Language is used in this episode Conversation Notes: Indigenous People Day vs Columbus Day Christopher Wallace Christopher Columbus New Microphones! Chicago Marathon Roboism The Proclaimers - I Will Walk (500 Miles) Apple Watch Fitbit Flex Fitbit Surge Stand Reminders

This week's special guest Sabella Flagg talks with Cher and James about employment, albeit self-employment, unemployment, and how those transitions effect your psyche, money, and career. In the aftershow, Sabella talks about Ryan Adams, Cher discusses her recent crafting project, and James talks about his relaunch of his "CSS Black Lives Matter" campaign. Sponsors: Know Your Company: Got 25 to 75 people in your company? Check out KnowYourCompany.com – software that helps companies like Airbnb know their company better. Thanks to the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for hooking up this week’s sponsor! You can donate at any time at openended.fm/donate, or become a member, starting at $1 a month, at patreon.com/openended. Disclaimer: Explicit Language is used in this episode Conversation Notes: Sabella Flagg NewFoundland/Labrador Mix Breed Dog "Funemployment" Bike Chain "Quit Your Job, Follow Your Passion" "Mad Scientist" Rick and Morty Beakman's World Cross-Country Train Trip

This week, Cher and James speculate the future of content blockers, how they deal with them in their own devices, and the pros and cons of monetizing content. In the after show, Cher talks about her favorite new TV show and an old film from her childhood, while James discovered a new folk band. Sponsors Utter Nonsense: Ever wondered what it's like to see your friend orgasm or take a poop?  Reveal these mysteries and more with the Chicago-born party game, Utter Nonsense. Currently available at Target stores nationwide. Thanks to the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for hooking up this week’s sponsor! You can also donate at openended.fm/donate or become a member at patreon.com/openended, starting at $1 a month! Also the lovely folks at Cards Against Humanity are looking for an intern. You should apply at cardsagainsthumanity.com/intern Disclaimer: Explicit Language is used in this episode Conversation Notes Austin, Texas, USA Capitalism Endorsements Soundcloud Content blockers for iOS 9 Google Chrome "White Lis

Cher and James sit down with Lindsay Eyth, of Eythink. They discuss her surprise Etsy shop success, her graphic design beginnings, and the transition into being her real self online and in real life. Sponsors Iron Galaxy: Scream like a school kid with Capsule Force, an intergalactic-retro-anime multiplayer game now available on PS4 and Steam! Thanks to the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for hooking up this week’s sponsor! You can also donate at openended.fm/donate or become a member at patreon.com/openended, starting at $1 a month! Disclaimer: Explicit Language is used in this episode Intro The article that originated the “I Don’t Fucking Care If You Like It” shirt and various phrases currently in Eythink’s shop. Conversation Notes Chicago’s Renegade Craft Fair A peek into Lindsay's Booth Visit Lindsay's Etsy Shop The Magnetic Fields, "69 Love Songs" Lindsay’s screenprinters The Ann Friedman Weekly newsletter that gave Lindsay’s shout out Rebecca Henderson's “Weird Empire” shop Etsy App Austin Zine Fes

Cher and James discuss how and when to engage in awkward, controversial conversations, both online and in real life. In the aftershow, Cher shares her love for Skylar Spence's new album, and James talks about his joy over the new iPhone. Sponsors Emporium Arcade Bar: Emporium hosts awesome game, beer, food, and live music events daily in Wicker Park and Logan Square. Visit emporiumchicago.com for info. Thanks to the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for hooking up this week’s sponsor! You can also donate at openended.fm/donate or become a member at patreon.com/openended, starting at $1 a month! Disclaimer: Explicit Language is used in this episode Conversation Notes Riot Fest Chicago 2015 Cher's portfolio  Congress Theater Douglas Park Humboldt Park Douglas Park lawsuit Homer Simpson GIF The shirt Cher saw Foundations of Debate "Pull a Kanye" #BlackLivesMatter Movement Chicago Podcast Coop Shoutout I Disagree But: Whitaker Trebella and Brice Puls tackle some of life's most frivolous arguments and fiercely

C’ne Rohlsen-Green visits Cher and James as they discuss her early start with “analog life," her need for tangibility in her work, and her growing appreciation for digital expression. In the after-show, C’ne shares her affection for Alessa Cara, James’ talks about Long Haul Productions, and Cher talks about a podcast all about Gilmore Girls. Sponsors Cards Against Humanity: They asked us not to read an ad. Enjoy the show! Thanks to the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for hooking up this week’s sponsor! You can also donate at openended.fm/donate or become a member at patreon.com/openended, starting at $1 a month! Disclaimer: Explicit Language is used in this episode Conversation Notes Texas de Brazil Cher’s trip to the beach Cher’s concert Cher’s Cubs game Fleetwood Mac - Dreams The Fugees - Killing Me Softly C’ne Rohlsen-Green: Website, collages, and performance, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook “Ain’t I a Woman?” by Sojourner Truth Apple’s September 9 Announcement Jaden Smith Chicago Podcast Coop Shoutout Alcoh

Cher and James discuss data, and the pros and cons of algorithms infiltrating the human experience. During the after show, Cher talks about her love for the sleep app, Pillow, while James shows excitement for the new bike GPS, SmartHalo. Sponsors Cards Against Humanity: They asked us not to read an ad. Enjoy the show! Thanks to the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for hooking up this week’s sponsor! You can also donate at openended.fm/donate or become a member at patreon.com/openended, starting at $1 a month! Disclaimer: Explicit Language is used in this episode Conversation Notes GarageBand James’ Twitter Rant No Skype Podcasting for Us! Internet Apple Watch Clue App Push Notification for Clue Lifesum App Foursquare App Facebook Legacy Page HTTP Cookies Roboism Chicago Podcast Coop Shoutout Blastropodcast - A comedy talk show, focused on science, bursting with absurdity. Open Call: The Aftershow Cher: Pillow - a sleep-tracking app James: SmartHalo - a Kickstarter-funded bike GPS

Open Ended will be off this week, but we will be back next week. Conversation Notes GoFundMe Fundraiser for James' cousin's funeral expenses

Cher and James sit down with visual artist, David Leggett, and discuss having a public art practice, the best time to share your opinion, and making art when you have nothing to lose. During the aftershow, we chat about flea markets, rooftops, and ABC’s “What Would You Do”. Sponsors Basecamp: When you use Basecamp to run projects, people know what to do, people know where things are, and you stay on top of everything all the time. Thanks to the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for hooking up this week’s sponsor! You can also donate at openended.fm/donate or become a member at patreon.com/openended, starting at $1 a month! Disclaimer: Explicit Language is used in this episode Conversation Notes The IKEA Bedframe [The Office](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Office_(U.S._TV_series) Buffalo Wild Wings T-Boz of TLC David Leggett’s Tumblr: Coco River Fudge Street David Leggett’s Twitter Patton Oswalt’s Joke Hyde Park Arts Center Tempestt Hazel South Side Community Arts Center Arts Incubator in Washington Park Angela B

The anxiety episode. Cher and James discuss their experiences in therapy, tackling mental disorders, and how tech plays a role in finding help. Sponsors Get 5 hilarious party games in The Jackbox Party Pack, from the creators of YOU DON’T KNOW JACK. Now on Xbox One, PS3, PS4, Steam and more! Go to jackboxgames.com for more info. You can also donate at openended.fm/donate or become a member at patreon.com/openended, starting at $1 a month! Disclaimer: Explicit Language is used in this episode Conversation Notes Color Coordinated Outfits Panic Attacks Friend’s Rooftop Depression Anxiety ZocDoc App Contact Us for Advice Chicago Podcast Coop Shoutout Tight Pencils - a show that explores the process of making art. Matt and Kevin sit down with a maker, cartoonist, painter, or designer to find out about their work and what inspires them to create. Open Call: The Aftershow Cher: Beyond the Lights James: Red, Bike, and Green

Cher and James talk about the dark side of social media. From the deep crevices of fan-made band forums, to Twitter chats, they dissect the culture of internet trolling and how it kind of bums them out. Sponsors Wings & Beer, almost as good as podcasts. That’s why Chicago’s Summer WingFest wants to give listeners a Free Tshirt when they buy tickets with offer code “podcast”, available at Wingfest.net. You can also donate at openended.fm/donate or become a member at patreon.com/openended, starting at $1 a month! Disclaimer: Explicit Language is used in this episode Conversation Notes Fly Away - Lenny Kravitz Justin Timberlake - What Goes Around Lollapalooza Autotelic Studios Downtown Chicago (The Loop) I Am Legend One Direction - You Don’t Know You’re Beautiful Grateful Dead - Casey Jones Radiohead Radiohead Forum - Green Plastic Trees Radiohead - Meeting in the Aisle Hail to the Thief EMI In Rainbows Chuck English Cool Kids The Cool Kids - 88 Internet Troll Chicago Podcast Coop Shoutout Random Conversatio

Sam Bailey of You're So Talented joins Cher and James in the studio. They discuss her webseries, retaining creative control, and how to allow flaws in a media-driven world. During the aftershow, Sam shares the music of Psalm One's Rapper Chicks, Cher talks about CBS Sunday Morning, and James' pin gives him inspiration for body art. Sponsors Gapers Block is your place for Chicago news, events and commentary. Slow down and check out the city at GapersBlock.com. You can also donate at openended.fm/donate or become a member at patreon.com/openended, starting at $1 a month! Disclaimer: Explicit Language is used in this episode Intro Intro: Monologue featured in ”You're So Talented”, Chapter 2 Music: ”Right Here”, by Whatever Spectrum Conversation Notes You're So Talented Tribeca Film Festival Online Work Program Indiegogo You’re So Talented Trailer Cecile Emeke WeAreOpen.tv 90s Television Was SO Black Sam Bailey's Facebook Sam Bailey's Twitter Sam Bailey's Email Chicago Podcast Coop Shoutout Full Disclosure - a se

In this episode, Cher and James discuss “doing the most” in one weekend, and the real feeling of FOMO, fear of missing out. In the aftershow, Cher talks about her love of a young Monica, and James discovered a new snack, from an old children’s television program. This is also our first week as a weekly format. Sponsors None this week. Contact theopenendedpodcast@gmail.com if you’d like to come on-board for one of our episodes. Like what you hear? Give a one time donation at openended.fm/donate or become a member starting at a dollar a month at patreon.com/openended. Intro Urban Dictionary Definition of FOMO Tame Impala - Feels Like I Only Go Backwards; Lonerism (2012) Conversation Notes Eaux Claires Music Festival Eau Claire, WI Roadtrip Buddies Pitchfork Music Festival Cher’s Instagram Cher’s Twitter Timehop Dessner Brothers Instapaper Mindy Kaling’s First Book The Office TV Series Weapons of Mass Creation 2014 Subway Restaurant Open Call: The Aftershow Cher: Monica’s 20th Anniversary of her debut, Miss Than

11: ‘It’s Gonna Be Poop in an Hour or Two’, with guest Rachel Adams Special guest Rachel Adams of Dinner was Delicious joins the show to discuss food, leading a healthy life, body, and mind. Topics include: nutrition, our relationship with food, and learning to find joy in cooking. During the aftershow, we discuss homemade doughnuts, Eaux Claires Music Festival, and the music of Kacey Musgraves. Sponsors Lodge Management Group: Wings and beer, almost as good as podcasts. That’s why Chicago’s Summer WingFest wants to give listeners a Free t-shirt when they buy tickets with offercode “podcast”, available at wingfest.net. Thanks to the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for hooking up our sponsorships, you can learn more at ChicagoPodcastCoop.com. A show we are digging from the Chicago Podcast Co-op is Roboism, where Alex and Savannah discuss robots and feminism but mostly robots. Like what you hear? Give a one time donation at openended.fm/donate or support us starting at a dollar a month on Patreon at patreon.com/ope

This week, our special guest is Lauren Ash, creative director of Black Girl in Om. We discuss how she created a community of spiritual goddesses using yoga, defending ourselves from technology anxiety, and finding inner peace through close friendships and self-care. In the aftershow, we discuss new music from Stephen Bruner aka Thundercat, the writings of Laura Helen Winn, and a mouth-watering quinoa breakfast dish. Sponsors Basecamp: When you use Basecamp to run projects, people know what to do, people know where things are, and you stay on top of everything all the time. Thanks to the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for hooking up our sponsorships, you can learn more at ChicagoPodcastCoop.com. Like what you hear? Give a one time donation at openended.fm/donate or support us starting at a dollar a month on Patreon at patreon.com/openended. Intro Janelle Monae - Yoga; 2015 Conversation Notes The Studio of James T. Green Karaoke at Cafe Mustache Lauren Ash Yoga West Lafayette, IN Anxiety T

Special guest Daniel Zarick joins the show to discuss the ups and downs as a freelancer. Topics include: finding work, saying no, raising rates, and dealing with doubt. During the after show, we discuss the game Threes, Apple Watch, music by Leon Bridges, and the necklace collaboration between Chad Kouri and Tusk. Funding No sponsors this week. Contact theopenendedpodcast@gmail.com for inquiries. Like what you hear? Give a one time donation at openended.fm/donate or support us starting at a dollar a month on Patreon at patreon.com/openended. Intro J. Cole - Love Yourz; 2014 Conversation Notes Daniel Zarick, owner of 33cc77, a product+design studio in Chicago, IL, USA @DanielZarick on Twitter. OneShot, for sharing iOS screenshots A design case study written by Daniel about the making of OneShot Open Call: The Aftershow Daniel The game, Threes, is now free. Apple Watch Sport, 42mm Cher Leon Bridges - Lisa Sawyer; 2015 James Chad Kouri x Tusk 3D Necklaces

Funding No sponsors this week. Contact theopenendedpodcast@gmail.com for inquiries. Like what you hear? Donate to us at openended.fm/donate Intro The Avalanches - Two Hearts in 3/4 Time - Since I Left You; 2000 Conversation Notes U-Haul Truck Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets Cher’s dad's Hotel Franchise 'Daily Budget' App Louis CK Joke about the Wild West 'You Need a Budget' App Bank of America Certificate of Deposit Credit Card Debt Credit Score Creditor the Clown Emotional Attachment to Money Balancing a Checkbook Annual Percentage Rate (APR) DoStuff Network Pl-Zen Restaurant Foursquare Specials Cost of Living in Chicago vs New York Disposable Income And Then We Saved The Financial Diet My Uncurated Life by Jen Hewett Open Call: The Aftershow Cher: Bob’s Burgers and Nick Lacke’s Online Store James: “Fuck Up Some Commas” - Future