Mission From Pod

Charles Fox

Adam interviews Charles Fox, a Chicago-based journalist and content creator who uses social media to bring back local journalism that is both accessible and trustworthy.Charles discusses the challenges of guerilla journalism, being limited to his own resources & fact-checking, and partnerships he is fostering to help cover more ground. They dive deep into topics like news media credibility, universal basic income, AI, hydraulic despotism in Dune, 24 hour work weeks and how we should organize society in an age where AI and robotics are handling significant amounts of labor.

Nathan Graber-Lipperman

Nathan Graber-Lipperman is the Founder/Head of Powder Blue Media and the Managing Editor of Offline Magazine. Nate joins Mission From Pod to discuss the evolution of journalism, the creator economy, and how the internet has shifted trust away from traditional media institutions towards individual creators.We also discuss Inside Llewyn Davis, The Big Lebowski, and how Hunter S. Thompson has impacted NGL.Instagram: @powderblueworld @bynateglHost: @adam_rightanglevisuals  @MissionFromPod  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCck8Te2ojgaO774eRw93idw]

Ashley Komperda

Ashley Komperda is the Founder of The Friendwork Collective, a rapidly growing community platform redefining how adults build friendships. Since launching in July of 2024, Ashley has hosted 100+ curated events across Chicago, and is now expanding to San Francisco & New York. The Friendwork Collective hosts events like Speed Friending, Pop Culture Jeopardy, Pilates/Yoga socials, and more. IG: @itsashleylynn_ Host: @adam_rightanglevisuals Show: @missionfrompod

Heidi Auvenshine

Heidi Auvenshine is the driving force behind @playpenchicago, and has grown the account from 5k to 32k+ follower since becoming the admin a few summers ago.Heidi was also hands-on in launching the Playpen Chicago app, a social platform that allows individuals and groups to book charters and network with others who regularly enjoy The Playpen.Outside of her professional day job and managing @playpenchicago, Heidi finds time to be involved at The Metropolitan Club, where she serves as a Board Member, and is also a model.Heidi joins Mission From Pod with an exciting announcement, how she thinks Wellness Trends will impact The Playpen, what she loves about Ratatouille, and much more. Instagram: @heiders @playpenchicagoHost: @adam_rightanglevisuals

TJ Sopoci

TJ is a Chicago-based Stand Up Comic, Photographer/Videographer, Musician, Food Reviewer, and works at Red Bull during the day. TJ has also never seen HBO's The Wire, which is addressed thoroughly in the episode. We also discuss why men demonstrate their excellence at fishing on their dating app profiles and why big shopping carts are fascist. You can find us on IG @adam_rightanglevisuals and @tjsopoci