Episodes
April 22, 2025
The Chicagoland Guide-Rethinking Lawns with Dr. Becky Barak: How Native Plants Can Transform Chicagoland Landscapes
In this episode of The Chicagoland Guide, host Aaron Masliansky introduces Inside the Skev listeners to the Chicagoland Guide, and reconnects with longtime friend, scientist, and conservationist Dr. Becky Barak of the Chicago Botanic Garden to explore how native plants can play a key role in the fu…
April 21, 2025
Welcome to The Chicagoland Guide – Season 2 Begins
The Chicagoland Guide is here! In this first episode of Season 2 (formerly Inside the Skev), host Aaron Masliansky introduces the new direction of the show—expanding beyond Skokie and Evanston to cover neighborhoods, people, culture, and real estate across the entire Chicagoland area.
March 20, 2024
Eric James-Field Ready
In this captivating episode of Inside the Skev, we welcomed Dr. Eric James, a stalwart in international development and humanitarian aid, to discuss his extensive career and the innovative approaches he's championed in the field. Hailing from Evanston and a proud alumnus of Evanston Township High S…
Jan. 25, 2024
The Essence of Skevanston: A Conversation with Dick Peach
In this enlightening episode of "Inside the Skev," host Aaron Masliansky engages in a deep and inspiring conversation with Dick Peach, a pivotal figure in the Skevanston and Evanston communities. Known for his extensive involvement in various facets of community life, Dick shares his rich experienc…
April 20, 2023
Earth Day Adventures and Eco-Innovations at Evanston Ecology Center
Welcome to Inside the Skev, the podcast that explores the important stories shaping our community. In this episode, host Aaron Masliansky speaks with Matt Poole and Margaret Isaacson, dedicated professionals at the Evanston Ecology Center. The Evanston Ecology Center is an integral part of the Park…
Feb. 13, 2023
Real Estate Update
This week, on Inside the Skev, we sit down Jennifer LaMell Goldstone from Horwitch, Goldstone & Shaw, Deanne Cooper from Fidelity National Title Insurance and Beth Lewis from CrossCountry Mortgage. We speak about the work of attorneys, title companies and lenders, how these industries support real …
Jan. 13, 2023
The Aux
This week, on Inside the Skev, we sit down with Tosha Wilson, Tiffini Holmes and Jaqui White, who are co-developers of the Aux, which is a planned commercial hub dedicated to racial equity and wellness in Evanston. The Auxiliary Cord LLC (the “Company”) has purchased a 16,000 square foot warehouse …
Dec. 2, 2022
Len Joy-Dry Heat
This week, on Inside the Skev, we sit down with Len Joy, the author of the new book, "Dry Heat." "Dry Heat," is a crime novel about a young man who loses everything but his heart. Len is an author of several novels, a Skevanston resident and a nationally ranked triathlete and competes internationa…
Nov. 13, 2022
Girls Playing Sports
This week on Inside the Skev we meet many members of Girls Playing Sports (GPS). GPS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering leadership skills and confidence in girls through participation in a wide variety of sports. The program engages girls, grades 3-8, in multiple sports without a lo…
Nov. 6, 2022
Sabrina Ehmke-Skokie Swifters
This week on Inside the Skev we meet Sabrina Ehmke, the founder of the Skokie Swifters Run Walk Club. Skokie Swifters is a run/walk club for anyone from beginners to experienced distance runners. Whether you just want to get moving outside, are looking to make some new friends, or are looking for a…
Oct. 30, 2022
Tazima Parris-Infinite Relating
This week, on Inside the Skev, we speak with Tazima Parris from Infinite Relating. Tazima is a Sex Coach & Pleasure Mentor for high-achieving women 35+ who overthink, over-give, and and end up overwhelmed. She creates space for women to prioritize pleasure and go from resentful to radiant. Tazima u…
Oct. 9, 2022
Peloton in the Skev
This week on Inside the Skev we speak with my wife, Stacey Masliansky from Brainlinks Academics, Inc about an upcoming event at the Peloton Store at Old Orchard Shopping Center in Skokie. Taking place on Sunday, October 23rd from 9-11am at the Peloton Store at Westfield Old Orchard Mall (Skokie).
Oct. 2, 2022
Dorothy Rosen - Women Belong
This week on Inside the Skev we meet Dorothy Rosen, co-founder of Women Belong. Women Belong was born out of a vision founders Dorothy Rosen and Kate Alpert had for bringing women together in an authentic way, with the mission of advancing business growth through deepening personal relationships. W…
Sept. 25, 2022
Judith Horwitz Glassenberg - Erie Family Health
This week on Inside the Skev we meet Dr. Judith Glasseneberg. Judith is a pediatrician and the co-Site Medical Director with Erie Evanston/Skokie Health and Dental Center. She has been with them since 2013. Judith recently travelled to Poland to help Ukrainian War refugees and has also helped the m…
Sept. 18, 2022
Kellie O’Brien-The O’Brien School for the Massai
This week on Inside the Skev we meet Kellie O’Brien. Kellie helped create the O’Brien School for the Massai in Tanzania. The O'Brien School for the Maasai is more than just a school. It's an organization that believes education can change the world, that economic opportunity can shift harmful gende…
Sept. 11, 2022
An Update from Aaron Masliansky
In this episode of Inside the Skev, Aaron Masliansky gives an update on the show, current events, and the local real estate markets. Topics include reflections on 9-11, the war in Ukraine, the passing of Queen Elizabeth, an event with the Israeli Consulate with the Chicago Association of Realtors, …
Sept. 4, 2022
David Lloyd-David Lloyd & Associates
This week on Inside the Skev we meet David Lloyd, the founder of David Lloyd & Associates, the world’s most elite private travel concierge. With over 30 years of experience, David Lloyd brings his creative and contemporary experience to every project. Globally and philanthropically minded, his besp…
Aug. 21, 2022
Jon R. Marquardt- Skokie Park District
This week on Inside the Skev we meet Jon R. Marquardt, the Skokie Park District's Superintendent of Facilities. Marquardt administers the district's revenue facilities and their staffs. He also is charged with developing innovative partnerships and outreach within the Skokie community. Marquardt al…
Aug. 7, 2022
Jennifer Engel - Skokie Farmers Market
This week on Inside the Skev we are Jennifer Engel, Market Manager for the Skokie’ Farmer’s Market. The 2022 Skokie Farmers’ Market began on Sunday, June 5, and will be open every Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through November 6. The 2022 market features many longstanding vendors as well as s…
July 31, 2022
Roger Knuth- President and CEO of Lapin Systems
This week on Inside the Skev we are joined by Roger Knuth, President and CEO of Lapin Systems. Lapin is Chicagolands Premier Macintosh and PC Service, Repair, and Support Provider. Roger launched Lapin out of his home in the mid-1990s after noticing a lack of proper Mac support in the Chicagoland a…
July 24, 2022
Mark George-Music Institute of Chicago
This week on Inside the Skev we are joined by Mark George, the CEO of the Music Institute of Chicago, which is located in Evanston. The Music Institute of Chicago is a nonprofit community music school that leads people toward a lifelong engagement with music by providing widely accessible resources…
July 17, 2022
Rachel Moore-Collaborative Divorce Attorney
This week on Inside the Skev we are joined by Rachel Moore. Rachel is a Collaborative Divorce Institute Fellow and has a private practice devoted exclusively to collaborative law, facilitative mediation, and representing parties utilizing mediation. A collaborative process divorce provides an alte…
July 10, 2022
John Hewko-CEO of Rotary International
This week on Inside the Skev we are joined by John Hewko, the General Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation. Rotary, which is based in Evanston, has over 1.4 million members in over 46,000 clubs around the world. Rotary is an organization of people…