Mark Taylor joins us to discuss his role as the project manager the U of I Solar Decathlon and his work in developing countries to build affordable, sustainable architecture emphasizing local needs.
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Today on SP Radio: Architecture as an agent of change
Today on SP Radio, we welcome Mark Taylor, Assistant Professor of Architecture at the University of Illinois. He is the faculty project manager of the University’s Solar Decathlon project, and has done extensive work around …
SP Radio Podcast: Local legends and lore of Central Illinois
This week’s Smile Politely Radio invites author Michael Kleen to shed some light on the state’s haunted history, and to prove that there’s more than fields in Central Illinois.
Tonight: a haunted SP Radio
Tonight on Smile Politely Radio, and just in time for Halloween weekend, we chat with Illinois folklore expert and author of spooky things, Michael Kleen. Michael latest publication is Haunting Illinois: A Tourist’s Guide to …
SP Radio Podcast: Analog Outfitters
We talk to Ben Hay from the store about classic audio equipment and why the sound of old hardware still makes musicians and audiophiles drool.
Today on SP Radio: Classic sound, restored
Today on Smile Politely Radio we talk to Ben Hay, Manager at Analog Outfitters in Champaign, about building a business around vintage sound equipment and repair. We chat with Ben about how the company got …
Dust never sleeps: The Dirty Feathers’ Midnight Snakes
Jason explores the brief, creepy (and very impressive) debut album from the local psych rockers.
SP Radio Podcast: The Dirty Feathers
Last Saturday, The Dirty Feathers surprised a lot of locals by releasing their debut album. We talk to them about the album, local music, Pygmalion and strange meat.
SP Radio Podcast: C-U Art and the ACE Awards
This week we talk with Kelly White about the upcoming ACE Awards and how her organization works to promote art in C-U.
Today on SP Radio: C-U art, artists and the ACE Awards
Today on Smile Politely Radio, Kelly White, Interim Director at 40 North | 88 West joins us in the studio to talk art in Champaign, and the upcoming ACE Awards that recognize individuals, artists, businesses, …