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The Devil’s in the Details – #17 – What is the Chicago World’s Fair?

March 7, 2018 By Chris

In episode 17 of The Devil’s in the Details, Dan Parrella tells Pedro Lima (and Chris Crespo) all about the Chicago World’s Fair of the mid 1890s, and how this one event impacted American culture and business in such a huge way.

In this episode:

First World’s Fair in 1851 in Great Britain.

France builds Eiffel Tower for the 1881 World’s Fair in Paris.

New Yorkers call Chicago the Windy City because of the boastfulness of Chicagoans planning the 1894 World’s Fair.

Jackson Park is created.Continue Reading …

The Simon Time Trivia Show – #30 – Samantics

March 5, 2018 By Chris

In episode 30 of The Simon Time Trivia Show, Simon welcomes three first time guests, the hosts of Samantics Samantha and Travis, and their friend and frequent show guest Derek, and Simon guides them through three rounds of trivia with a slight Disney bent to it. Enjoy!

Cinema Crespodiso – #269 – Spartanize The Babies

March 4, 2018 By Chris

In episode 269, Chris Crespo and Drewster Cogburn are joined by Steve Etchie!

The Streaming Pick of the Week is A Serious Man on Netflix.

Chris reviews Red Sparrow.

The Crespodisco features a song from the soundtrack for The Crow.

The Vox Populi includes reviews from Etchie of Arrival, Red Christmas and I Don’t Feel At Home In This World Anymore.

Dr. Drew gives his two cents on lawyering up.

Orlando Opinions – #29 – A Seven-Hour Fashion Show?!?

March 3, 2018 By Chris

TRANSCRIPT: Welcome back I’m Mark Baratelli editor of the daily city. Thanks for listening and let’s get started with the news!

The Carmel restaurant building at 140 N Orlando Ave is for sale. It’s located across the street from the Trader Joe’s and orange fitness and the shake shack and that cupcake place that’s STILL open regardless of how I feel about their cupcakes…. Built in 2013, the restaurant building has 4,070 sq ft and comes with a 549 sq ft patio, 136 inside seats and 16 patio seats. It’s priced at $3,900,000.

I knew this place would fail THE SECOND I walked in. The managers just seemed like even they didn’t believe in it. I do remember this one hot blonde manager my GOD I think he had to have been a model at a short people modeling agency because he was hot… but short.Continue Reading …