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No Wristbands! We Drink For Free is a podcast for Chicago music scene fanatics BY Chicago music scene fanatics. With over 40 years of music memories and experiences we are here to champion all things Chicago music - from local bands, to touring bands passing through Chicago, to radio stations, to music venues, to the background players - concert promoters, record pressers, engineers, producers. Each episode runs about 1 hour, and features an in depth interview with someone associated with th ...
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Sales Chalk Talk

Hugh Liddle - THE Sales Wizard

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The Sales Chalk Talk show is a weekly podcast designed primarily for salespeople and business owners. Every show features a special guest. The guests are interviewed about a variety of subjects, generally related to sales, marketing, business and success. Some of the guests are well-known authorities in their fields, like Tom Hopkins, Jim Cathcart, Tony Alessandra, Bob Burg and many others. And some guests are relatively unknown. In every case, you'll get some nuggets and gems of ideas, tips ...
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Podcast Summary: In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr offers inspiration to continue to pursue your call, especially at those times when doing so is most difficult. You were made for this moment. You are a leader of goodness. Go in faith to love and heal the world. Song Title: When the Saints Go Marching In Song Summary: This classic Black Spiritual…
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Podcast Summary: In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr encourages you to deeply experience the call God has whispered into your heart. And then to rise up to the fullest of your potential, in all your gifts and gaps. So that you may become a leader of goodness in the world. Song Title: Abide With Me Song Summary: This classic Christian hymn is a pray…
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Podcast Summary: In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr offers encouragement to hear God’s challenge, issued uniquely to you– and to respond in love. The world staggers under a thousand cuts– it needs capable, ethical leaders to rise to the challenge. The song for this week is "Pastors Everywhere". Tom Mohr wrote this song to celebrate pastors everywh…
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John's latest book is a lot of fun. He chose some great performances that got no love from The Academy. We discuss some of my faves, including one of my autumn Halloween faves, Rosemary's Baby. Why he thinks Mia should have gotten a nod for her Rosemary..As a PS. She got served divorce papers from Frank Sinatra while on the set..OUCH! I had a great…
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Podcast Summary: In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr reflects on the guiding hand of our consciences, helping nudge us towards God’s call for our lives. For rising leaders, the conscience is a compass that keeps us headed in the right direction. Song Title: Prayer of St. Francis Song Summary: This is a new, updated composition of a classic hymn wri…
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Podcast Summary: In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr reflects on how the chance events of our lives can turn everything we know upside down. In those moments, we need God’s love, reassurance and guidance– so we can rediscover our meaning and purpose. The song at the end of this podcast is called "Shine On, Shine On". It takes up the question, "Wher…
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Podcast Summary: In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr reflects on God’s call to serve. In our neighborhoods, communities, cities, in our nation and across the globe, there are so many needs. Leaders of goodness are called to rise up and serve. Song Title: Give, Give, Give Song Summary: Tom Mohr wrote this song as a reminder to open our eyes, to see …
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Podcast Summary: In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr tells a story from his youth that gave him a new perspective on race and equality. It was a teaching moment, one in which he saw more clearly that we are all equal in God’s eyes, and all connected in humanity’s march of destiny. Song Title: Swing Low, Sweet Chariot Song Summary: This classic Blac…
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Ian Robinson has been performing as Black Guy Fawkes for almost ten years now. He joins us on the podcast to talk about his musical journey, meeting Frank Turner, his challenges as a black artist and the battle to maintain positive mental health. Ian is working on a new album and also has a great podcast called "Fawkes & Friends". He'll be playing …
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Podcast Summary: In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr reflects on our shared call to become disciples. In that capacity, we work to nudge our churches towards greater love at their hearts, and towards greater service at their edges. Christ has no hands or feet but ours. Song Title: The Church’s One Foundation Song Summary: This is an updated version…
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Episode 36-- Church Encounter In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr reflects on the Church at its heart– which must always be Jesus’ love. And he encourages rising leaders to recognize “we all are the Church”; it’s all of our calls to nudge our churches towards greater love. Song Title: Palms Together Song Summary: Tom Mohr wrote this song to celebra…
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It's our 50th episode! Time for a celebration! We are very pleased to have Abby Monroe and Josh Dihle on the show for our 50th. Abby and Josh are the owners of Color Club, a Chicago venue that hosts an eclectic array of events. In 2020, they purchased the building on Elston Avenue that previously was home to the Chicago Latvian Association. Their i…
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Episode 35 - Social Sustainability In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr puts a spotlight on the need for rising leaders to mobilize support for all those impacted by climate change and the shift to a sustainable economy. In all things, God calls us to support each other. Song Title: When Song Summary: Tom Mohr wrote this song to imagine the day when…
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Episode 34 – Economic Sustainability In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr shares why it will be the work of rising leaders to reorganize our economic incentives to support sustainability. This isn’t just a practical imperative. It’s God’s call. Song Title: For the Beauty of the Earth Song Summary: This classic hymn expresses our gratitude to God for…
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In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr offers up a challenge to rising leaders to become a contribution in the global push towards sustainability. God calls upon us to care for our children’s children’s children. Song Title: Rise Up Song Summary: Tom Mohr wrote this song as a challenge to humanity– to rise up and confront the many threats to our plane…
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Episode 32 – Diplomacy In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr reflects upon God’s call to turn our “swords into plowshares”, and the role of rising leaders in advancing the cause of diplomacy. Song Title: Ain’t Gonna Study War No More Song Summary: This classic Black Spiritual is a call for peace. It was first sung by slaves. Woody Guthrie sang it as …
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John Mohr and Mike Greenlees have been playing music together for a long time. They first got together in Dekalb, Illinois at Northern Illinois University in 1983 with the band Blatant Dissent. In 1988, they transitioned to the post-hardcore band Tar, based in Chicago. And now, in 2024, they've released a fantastic new album with their latest quart…
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Episode 31 - Democracy: Truth In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr reflects on the fundamental importance of truth in any healthy democracy. And the responsibility, given by God, to pursue it and protect it. Song Title: Very Silly Song Summary: Tom Mohr wrote this song about how knotted up we can become when we live inside our foxholes and perceive …
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Episode 30 - Democracy: Equal Opportunity In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr shares the notion that to strengthen sacred democracy, equal access to opportunity is important. Once every American believes they have a fair shot at the American dream, American democracy is stronger. Song Title: Tell Me Song Summary: Tom Mohr wrote this song as a story…
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Week 29 – Democracy: Equal Justice In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr reflects on every person’s God-given right to equal justice before the law. And that the purpose of justice is not just repayment of the debt, but also rehabilitation and healing. Justice touched by mercy heals. Song Title: Warrior of Justice Song Summary: Tom Mohr wrote this so…
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Episode 28 - Democracy: Individual Liberty; Equal Vote In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr reflects upon two of America’s most cherished, God-given values– individual liberty, and equal vote. And how important it is that they be kept in balance. Song Title: I Have a Dream Song Summary: Tom Mohr wrote this as a song of hope– that in America freedom,…
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Episode 27 - Sacred Democracy In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr reflects on democracy as a gift from God. Democracy is the only form of government that balances God’s twin gifts to humanity: equal worth and free will. Song Title: America Ever New Song Summary: Tom Mohr wrote this song as an encouragement for Americans to move beyond polarization–…
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We are excited to have Dean Zelinsky on the show. While still in his teens, Dean founded his first guitar company, Dean Guitars, starting it from scratch. He talks to us about how a couple of trips to the Gibson factory in Kalamazoo, Michigan inspired his dream. After setting up his first factory in Evanston, Illinois, Dean went on to build iconic …
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Episode 26 - Become the Beauty In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr reflects on God’s call to us, to blossom into the beauty of our original goodness. To live the lives we were created to live. In it, he shares the story of a family that did just that– turning broken dreams into beauty. Song Title: See Joy, Be Joy Song Summary: Tom Mohr wrote this s…
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Episode 24 – Beyond Myself In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr reflects on gratitude. Gratitude is centered in a deep appreciation for life, relationships and the beauty of the world. In gratitude, we become capable of looking outward, and widening our circles of care. Song Title: Gratitude Song Summary: Tom Mohr wrote this song as a prayer– that e…
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Episode 23 - Behind the Mask In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr reflects on our tendency to put on the mask of our false selves– that artifice that we present to the world to place us in our best light, or to give us advantage. But our true selves lie behind the mask. Authenticity is the path to joy. Song Title: Simple Things Song Summary: This so…
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Taylor Hales is the studio manager and recording & mixing engineer at the world-famous Electrical Audio recording studio. He also fills a bunch of other roles at the studio. We talked with Taylor about how he got his start in music and his internship at Electrical Audio. He filled us in on the inner workings at the studio. And he shared many storie…
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Episode 22 – Despair In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr reflects on our most desperate moments– when we have fallen into despair. He shares the story of Rich Mullins, the Christian musician who created some of his greatest songs while in the grip of despair. He also shares the story of the musicians on the Titanic, who picked up their instruments …
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Episode 21 – Depression In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr reflects on the affliction known as depression– in word and song (“Struggle”). All of us experience it at times in our lives. In this podcast, he shares the story of Abraham Lincoln, perhaps America’s greatest president. Lincoln suffered from debilitating depression for most of his life, a…
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Brandon Lewis of Punkerton Records joins us for the latest After Hours episode. Brandon's record label is out of Ohio and supports a number of awesome punk rock bands. It's a labor of love for him and he works hard to provide full support to his bands - from recording, to artwork, to tour bookings and more. Four Punkerton Records bands will be play…
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Episode 20 - Disillusionment In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr reflects upon disillusionment– shared in word and song (“Into This Broken Place”). In our disillusionment, the veil of false belief is ripped from our face, shocking us into a new, troublesome awareness. How do we react? How do we find God in the midst? Hear the story of Corrie Ten Bo…
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Episode 19 – Doubt In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr reflects upon doubt– shared in word and song (“Dear God”). How can we continue to lead in the midst of darkness and doubt? Mohr shares the story of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who struggled with doubt in her faith life for 50 years. And yet she carried on in prayer and service, ministering to th…
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Caroline and I discuss her informative and fun read Crazy Old Ladies: The Story Of Hag Horror. We talk Joan, Bette, the fascinating genre, and all our other beloved babes doing their best to horrify and entertain us. I had lots of fun. Thanks so much to Caroline. She was great and loves my girl Joan! Mostly thanks to you, the listeners. I so apprec…
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Lisa and Paula join me to discuss their fab book Eleanor Powell:Born To Dance. Eleanor is widely thought to be one of the best (some people say the best) dancer in the grand old days of Classic Hollywood. Get to Know Eleanor through their eyes. We learn a lot about her wonderful career and her very tumultuous marriage to Glen Ford. You will like he…
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Stacey Dee is a singer and guitar player in the California punk band Bad Cop / Bad Cop. She's also known affectionately as Stacy Fucking Dee because, well, she's a badass! She's been playing in punk bands for a while now and Bad Cop / Bad Cop is one of the best. They've already put out 3 great LP's - Not Sorry, Warriors and The Ride - and they've g…
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Episode 18 - The Servant In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr reflects on our call to servanthood– shared in word and song (“Humble Scraps”). It is the habit of our times to separate our world lives from our faith lives. But this is silliness. In this podcast, Mohr shares the story of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador. He was a leader and marty…
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Episode 17 - The Seeker In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr reflects upon the seeker’s heart– shared in word and song (“Be Thou My Vision”). Our world needs leaders who are seekers. Seekers keep probing attitude and belief, diving below the surface in search of first principles and essential truths. Mohr shares the story of C.S. Lewis– atheist-turn…
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Episode 16 - The Sojourner In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr reflects upon those times in life where we must sojourn through the dark valley– shared in word and song (“Desert Walk”). Song Title: Desert Walk Song Summary: Tom Mohr wrote this song about picking up the pieces when life goes off the rails. Just take God’s hand– He’s there to help. He…
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Episode 15 - The Saint In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr reflects upon our call to saintliness. Yes, God calls us to be saints. Song Title: O Rising Young Song Summary: Tom Mohr wrote this song as a call to a new generation of leaders– to rise up and take on our world’s challenges. With God by your sides, and with goodness in your hearts. Robert …
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Episode 14 – The Sinner In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr reflects upon how God views our sins. He tells the story of John Newton, the former slave trader who wrote the song “Amazing Grace”. Song Title: Between The Moments Song Summary: Tom Mohr wrote this song about God’s faithfulness to us. Even in the moments when we are totally disconnected f…
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Jon Snodgrass has a unique way of looking at life. He joins us on this episode and we talk about his philosophy about music, money, baseball and so much more. Jon has a lot of friends and sometimes has them play on his records - like Frank Turner. And Jon has a new record out, barge at will with Bill Stevenson (Descendents) on drums & bass. We also…
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Episode 13 – Jesus’ Grace In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr reflects on the grace of Jesus– shared in word and song (“Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?”). On the cross, Jesus Christ atoned for the sins of all humanity, across all time. In His ministry, Jesus descended to the margins to heal the lost and the broken. And He continues to d…
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Episode 12 - Truth Telling In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr reflects on the truth Jesus brings us– shared in word and song (“Quilted Coat”). Jesus reaches out to take our hand, and brings us to the truth we must know. As we confront our hurts and sins and fears– as we struggle with forgiveness and remorse– we see that Jesus remains beside us. In…
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Growing up in Mattoon, IL, Rick Sims (guitar, vocals) spent his early years drinking beer, smoking dope and practicing in the chicken shed in Sullivan, IL with his brother Brad (drums). Joined by Doug Evans (bass), they put together some crazy-ass music and the Didjits were born! From 1986 thru 1993, they put out five great records, including Hey J…
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Episode 11 - The Love Way In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr reflects on the love of Jesus Christ– shared in word and song (“What Wondrous Love Is This”). Love Himself sent His only Son into our messy midst– to walk with us, to touch us, to love us, to forgive us, to die for us. What love is this? It is Jesus, the eternal song of love that sings i…
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Episode 10 – The Jesus Journey In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr reflects on God the Son’s entry into human history– in word and song (“I Love You More”). Jesus Christ could have descended to Earth as a conquering king, in robes resplendent. But He entered on the bottom rung. Conceived to an unwed mother, He came into the world bloody, naked and …
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Sean O'Keefe joins us for episode number 42. Growing up in Wilmette, IL, Sean dropped out of Columbia College in Chicago to record his friends' bands. We talk about how he came to produce Take This To Your Grave for his friends, Fall Out Boy. We discuss what's involve in producing, engineering and mixing a record. Sean has also worked with a ton of…
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Episode 9 - Spirit Oil In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr reflects on the Holy Spirit symbol of oil– in word and song (the song is called “Psalm 23”). God anoints us with the oil of renewal. God tends our wounds with the oil of healing. And God sets our hearts afire– as oil-lit lanterns of goodness to bring light in the darkness. Song Title: Psalm…
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Episode 8 – Healing Waters In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr reflects on the Holy Spirit symbol of water– by word and song (“Down in the River to Pray”). God’s holy waters cleanse us and renew us. Song Title: Down in the River to Pray Song Summary: Tom Mohr plays this classic Black Spiritual in a bluegrass style. The song is an invitation: “Oh, s…
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