Show Notes
Get the inside scoop on doing Chicago right! Podcast host Jody Bledsoe teams up with Chapter 13 Trustee Thom Hooper, David Kolen from Actors’ Equity, and Lawrence Gibson (aka claims analyst by day, Chicago expert by night) to spill all on the Windy City. From airport hacks to hidden gem eats, epic live music, and even wild food challenges—you’ll want to take notes.
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