ABOUT THE EPISODE Miss us? We missed you! For this all-new episode, we're getting into the holiday, family fun spirit and chatting with Joe and Lauren of Gray Matters Games about their story as a company (a pull-at-the-heartstrings husband-and-wife effort) and the process of creating a board game from conception through production to release. Be su…

ABOUT THE EPISODEIt is unbelievable this hiatus but we are back with a brand-new episode that we feel was definitely worth the wait! And, with new host Mary, we have a lot of fun (and maybe even some changes) in store moving forward. Without further ado, welcome Kitty Curran and Larissa Zageris to the pod! They are the amazing and dynamic duo behin…

ABOUT THE EPISODEWe are back with yet another new episode! This time, we chat with two yogis — Erica Treais and Angie Jackson — who also happen to teach others how to practice. That’s right, yoga instructor wisdom is coming your way. We could not be more thrilled to also be releasing this episode during Women’s History Month, since both of these wo…

ABOUT THE EPISODEWe’re back with our first episode of 2018 (yay!), and we could not be more thrilled to return. We are so excited for you to hear from each the amazing humans we have been chatting with and learning from. In this first 2018 installment, we introduced listeners old and new to the elusive world of television production. At the time of…

ABOUT THE EPISODEActor, n.: one who represents a character in a dramatic production. Ever wondered about the struggles of being an actor? The difference in working as an actor in Chicago vs. Los Angeles (and even Atlanta)? In this all-new episode of Hello My Name Is..., Jess and Em connect with two actors at different stages in their careers — one …

ABOUT THE EPISODECalling all shoe lovers! Ever wondered what goes into making your favorite kicks? In the latest episode of Hello My Name Is..., Jess and Em connect with two sneaker designers behind two of the biggest footwear brands out there: Adidas and Nike. Tune in to meet Jacques Perrault and Erick Ikeda and learn about the footwear profession…

ABOUT THE EPISODEHave you ever wondered what it's like to stand up in front of a crowd, tell jokes and get no laughs? While Jess and Em's latest guests rarely experience that, every stand-up has an off day. Hear from Ashley Curd and Kate Jacobson on all things stand-up comedy from Detroit to L.A., including what the joke writing process is like.MUS…

ABOUT THE EPISODEAre you ready to talk health? In this episode, Jess and Em talk to two trusted experts working in health-related professions (one a personal trainer, the other a dietitian) and discuss everything from workout and diet recommendations to health during pregnancy.For more information about our guest Mike and Respire Fit, visit: http:/…

ABOUT THE EPISODE In honor of "try a pod" month, Jess and Em sat down with two lovely ladies to chat about one of the best podcasts out there right now: My Favorite Murder. What does it mean to be a murderino? Find out!MUSICTheme | "Lonely" by Joe Hertler & the Rainbow Seekershttp://joehertler.com/Transitions | "Fluffing a Duck" by Kevin MacLeod (i…

ABOUT THE EPISODEJess and Em talk to two fearless females working in the world of film festivals, and discuss the challenges and rewards that come with the job. (As well as many, many film/tv/podcast recos...)Learn more about the Chicago International Film Festival at http://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/, and head to http://www.traversecityfilmfest.…

ABOUT THE EPISODEWelcome to "Hello My Name Is...", a podcast about making connections and meeting new people from two curious ladies, Jessica Prost and Emily Drake.MUSIC"Fluffing a Duck" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/)SOCIAL MEDIA@hellomyp…