Episodes
March 17, 2019
Kenneth Mantel-Running for Skokie Park District Commissioner
In this episode, we sit down with Kenneth Mantel. Ken is running for Skokie Park District Commissioner. Ken is a Skevanston resident, father to Walker Elementary School students and a local insurance broker at Mantel Insurance Company. Ken even wrote the Affordable Care Act policies for Illinois fr…
March 10, 2019
Gretchen Oehlschlager and Alex Gurvich from CIERA-Out of this World at Northwestern
In this episode, we sit down with Gretchen Oehlschlager and Alex Gurvich from the Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics (CIERA) department at Northwestern University. CIERA’s mission is to promote research and education in astrophysics through support of independent …
March 3, 2019
Tani Mintz-Sharp Edge CrossFit
In this episode, we sit down with Tani Mintz who owns Sharp Edge Crossfit in Evanston. Tani is a longtime friend of mine, a longtime Evanston and Skokie resident, and has an interesting story of how she got to where she is.
Feb. 24, 2019
Lauren Grossman-Across the Table
In this episode, we sit down with Lauren Grossman from Across the Table. Across The Table is a nonprofit organization that brings together diverse guests for group discussion over delicious food. They break bread, build bridges and connect over a group meal with facilitated conversation with ten-tw…
Feb. 17, 2019
Mickey and Liz Natale-Kings Kuts
In this episode, we sit down with Mickey and Liz Natale. Mickey and Liz are father-daughter partners of the barber shop called King Kuts in Skokie. Mickey started the business with his brother Kenny in 1962. Mickey has been working with Liz for many years. Kings Kuts epitomizes the neighborhood, fa…
Feb. 12, 2019
Annie Coakley-Inside the Ev
In this episode, we sit down with Annie Coakley. Annie is the executive director of Downtown Evanston, which was created in 1987, and provides marketing and management services to the downtown Evanston, Illinois district and is a 501(c)(6) non-profit corporation for business. Annie Coakley previous…
Feb. 6, 2019
Jeff Schankerman-One to One Financial
In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Schankerman. Jeff is a local Skevanston resident, and a puzzle solving financial planner. He works with One to One Financial, which is a family owned financial planning firm. Jeff grew up in Indianapolis, and now lives in Skevanston with his wife Nancy, and ha…
Jan. 30, 2019
Rabbi Ari Hart-The Community Builder
In this episode, we sit down with Rabbi Ari Hart. Rabbi Ari is a local Skevanston resident, and a a true community builder. He leads the Skokie Valley Agudath Synagogue, which is a modern Orthodox Jewish Synagogue in Skokie, Illinois. Rabbi Ari grew up in Evanston, and now lives in Skevanston with …
Jan. 20, 2019
Dr. Tari Mack-Speaker, Author, Coach and Clinical Psychologist
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Tari Mack. Tari is a transplanted Skevanstonite, and a wizard of the mind. She is a licensed psychologist with a specialty in couples counseling. Tari lives in Skevanston and works in Downtown Evanston.
Dec. 31, 2018
Jacob Shapiro-Vero Design Build
In this episode, we sit down with Jacob Shapiro. Jacob is the quintessential Skevanstonite, and a true jack of all trades. He is the owner of Vero Design + Build, which is a design and general contracting company based in Chicago. Jacob grew up in Evanston and now lives in Skevanston with his wife …
Dec. 24, 2018
Aaron Wertheimer-The Skevanston Movie Star
In this episode, we sit down with Aaron Wertheimer. Aaron is a local Skevanston movie star. He is the writer and director of two offbeat comedy feature films: Wedgerino (2015) and Skippers (2018). He also works as a freelance writer and video editor, and has worked in the past as an assistant direc…
Dec. 19, 2018
Inside the Skev-The Intro
Learn why you'll want to tune into "Inside the Skev," hosted by Aaron Masliansky.