This week we talk to SP music writer Chris Davies about his new band, Finer Feelings, and how he balances life as a local musician and writer.
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THE Ron Swanson discusses his time in Champaign UPDATED
On a recent episode of the often excellent WTF Podcast with Mark Maron, Nick Offerman (aka Ron Swanson aka Duke Silver) briefly discusses his “great epiphany” learning about theater before and while attending the University …
Today on SP Radio: A musician and a critic?
Today on Smile Politely Radio, we will be joined by Chris Davies, music writer for Smile Politely and a member of the relatively new local group Finer Feelings. We will talk to Chris about the …
WPGU wants your input, I think
Commenters (and writers) on this site have frequently debated the merits of various WPGU playlists, so here’s your opportunity to give them input. THEY want YOU to TELL them WHAT you WANT to HEAR. This …
SP Radio Podcast: Illini Media and the future of print journalism
We talk with Don Elmore about the Illini Media Company's current financial woes and how this fits into the larger discussion of the declining print media.
Unofficial 2012 Photo Gallery
Check back all day long for more updates. 12:45 p.m. 2:51 p.m. 3:39 p.m. 4:18 p.m. Things appear to be getting a little out of control.
Today on SP Radio: The future of print media?
Today on Smile Politely Radio, we will be joined by Don Elmore, editor for the former C-U alt/weekly The Paper. We will talk about the current media landscape in town, with a particular emphasis on …
SP Radio Podcast: Two Beers with Dylan Heath
We talk to the creators of a new local talk show that brings a classic variety show to Champaign-Urbana every month.
Today on SP Radio: Audio Beers with Dylan Heath (and Jeremiah Stanley)
Today on Smile Politely Radio, we’ll be talking to Dylan Heath and Jeremiah Stanley about their talk show “Two Beers with Dylan Heath.” We will discuss why they decided to start a monthly variety show …
NYTimes on Wolfram Alpha Pro
Thanks to Wolfram, C-U continues to be a major playor in improving search engine capabilities. Today, the NY Times discusses how Wolfram is advancing the field. (I still prefer Netscape myself.) http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/07/technology/wolfram-a-search-engine-finds-answers-within-itself.html?_r=1&hpw