20 Best Illinois Art Podcasts

1. Beyond The Mouse

We are a show all about Disney for NPR Illinois Community Voices and for The Front Row Network. Join Craig, Brett and Vanessa weekly as they discuss all things Disney. We talk films, parks and invite guests on that have included ten Disney Legends.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Hosts Craig McFarland, Vanessa Ferguson, Brett Rutherford
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 420 Frequency 4 episodes / month Avg Length 56 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. THED Talks

THED Talks is a podcast for theatre teachers and theatre education students. Dr. Jimmy Chrismon, Theatre Education professor at Illinois State University, brings you stories and interviews from experienced K-12 theatre teachers, current theatre education majors, and professors of theatre education that will warm your heart, renew your faith in teaching, and provide resources to better your practice in your theatre classroom. Pour the coffee, relax, and join us for heart-warming conversations and practical advice from practitioners making a difference in students' lives each and every day!
Podcast thedtalks.com
Host Jimmy Chrismon
Email ****@thedtalks.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 601Instagram Followers 339 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 60 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

3. Blue Island Radio Podcast

The Blue Island Radio Podcast is primarily a music & interview podcast from Blue Island, Illinois featuring a wide range of musical styles. Our host, Brandon Z. also conducts interviews with locals musicians and artists.
Podcast biradio.libsyn.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 518 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 126 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

4. Out and About

A weekly spotlight on arts activities in Central Illinois. Every Friday, host Mae Gilliland Wright of Arts Partners of Central Illinois talks with area actors, musicians, artists and community leaders about an upcoming arts event. Out and About is supported, in part, by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.
Podcast wcbu.org
Host Mae Gilliland Wright
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 4.4K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 8 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

5. IT Records

The IT Records podcast features three regular podcasters: Lindsey Clark, Matt Johnson, and Peter Hansen. Lindsey, a journalist with a degree in Journalism, works at a bank. Matt, a graduate with a degree in Journalism and Renewable Energy, is working towards a master's degree in Sustainability and Energy Economics. Peter, a Television Production graduate, is shorter and loves films like The Thing, Rec, and Peeping Tom. He also enjoys the Junior Mint and Stephen King directed film, Maximum Overdrive.
Podcast shows.acast.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 62 Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 72 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

6. The Chris Court

The Chris Court Show is a Chicago-based podcast curated by Chris Court, a seasoned broadcaster and audio producer. The show features a blend of underground music, comedy, arts, and entertainment, with Matt Skrobutt as co-host. The show is dedicated to showcasing underground talent through interviews with bands from around the world. It serves as a hub for discovering new and exciting music beyond the mainstream, offering a delightful mix of music, laughter, and insightful conversations with artists. The show is a unique and entertaining way to discover new music.
Podcast chriscourtshow.podbean.com
Host Chris Court
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 241 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 53 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

7. iLLANOiZE Radio Show

Welcome to 'Chicago's Most Valuable Radio Show,' where hosts Bekoe, PrettyRiot, and Illinois Jones bring you captivating conversations with the illest guests from around the city and globe. Join us as we delve into the world of music, uncovering hidden gems and introducing you to your next favorite artist.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Hosts Illinois Jones, Pretty Riot, Stephen Bekoe
Email ****@illanoize.co
Facebook Followers 1.2K Frequency 6 episodes / month Avg Length 37 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

8. Poetically Yours

Get ready to hear from northern Illinois' 'prose pros.' Hosted by WNIJ Arts Reporter Yvonne Boose, you will hear voices from northern Illinois poets as they share their words about the world around them.
Podcast northernpublicradio.org
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 5.3K Frequency 2 episodes / week Avg Length 12 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

9. The Guest List presented by Poss Music Works

The Guest List is about songwriters, their most impactful songs, and the stories behind them. Bill Poss, a notable troubadour in his own right, is your host and executive producer. Each episode, we ask a traveling North American songwriter to perform their 5 most popular/requested songs -- all in front of a live, invite only, studio audience.Presented by Poss Music Works, a 501 (c)3 NFP based out of Effingham, IL
Podcast feeds.buzzsprout.com
Host Bill Poss
Email ****@yahoo.com
Facebook Followers 1.5K Frequency 12 episodes / year Avg Length 48 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

10. Influenced

A podcast where we explore what makes great music influential ~ New Episodes the first Wednesday of every month. Recorded in Chicago, Illinois at Abbey Cat Recordings.
Podcast feeds.buzzsprout.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Instagram Followers 52 Frequency 8 episodes / year Avg Length 46 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

11. The World Jazz Show

The World Jazz Show features the original compositions of Michael Mason, Jazz and World Flutist who records for the AVG Records Label from Poplar Grove, Illinois. The World Jazz Show will feature local and global musicians who have performed or collaborated with Michael Mason for the past 40 years. There will be discussion on Artist Management and Music Business Industry topics and guest call-in personalities.
Podcast rss.com
Host Bill Batzkall
Email ****@frontier.com
Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 38 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

12. Radio Players Presents

Radio Players Presents is a series of original radio plays written by Steve Falcone and performed by a group of community actors from throughout southern Illinois. Radio Players Presents is produced in collaboration with WSIU Radio.
Podcast wsiu.org
Email ****@wsiu.org
Facebook Followers 2.8K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 24 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

13. Design Of Podcast

Extraordinary things are created around us every day. Design Of is the exploration of those extraordinary things and the extraordinary people that make them happen. Each episode we dive into how choice, creativity, process, luck, and wonder bring world-changing ideas big and small. Along the way, we learn about the journey it takes to get there - all the great and not so great. Join Justin Ahrens and the rest of the creative from Rule29, a strategic creative agency in Geneva, Illinois, for new ideas, new stories, and new inspiration.
Podcast rule29.com
Email ****@rule29.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 3.9K Frequency 2 episodes / year Avg Length 53 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

14. The State of Sound Podcast

Diving deep into the history of Illinois music with artists, experts and historians. A companion series to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum's special exhibit 'The State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois.'
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Email ****@illinois.gov
Facebook Followers 50.7KInstagram Followers 13.3K Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

15. New Trier Performing Arts Stories

For more than 100 years, the Performing Arts Department (PAD) at New Trier Township High School in Winnetka, Illinois has turned out scores of Hollywood and Broadway stars. But why? What is it that makes New Trier so different? In this podcast, we will explore the answers to those questions by directly interviewing the graduates themselves. These are their stories.
Podcast rss.com
Email ****@newtrier.k12.il.us
Facebook Followers 11.1K Frequency 15 episodes / year Avg Length 23 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

16. Its Playing in Peoria

Spend part of your day listening to the beautiful voices of Kayla Harvey and Rachel Kocher in 'It's Playing in Peoria!', a Podcast dedicated to artists of all kinds. Join us each week to meet and celebrate a new Central Illinois local musician, director, artist, performer or something else!
Podcast rss.com
Email ****@gmail.com
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17. It's a Long Way to Tipperary

Companion audio to the Music & Performing Arts Library exhibit on music in World War 1 at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Podcast shows.acast.com
Email ****@library.illinois.edu
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