On the eve of the Chicago Marathon, I hit the track with endurance athlete, entrepreneurial daredevil, and all-around madman Todd Smith. We talk all things Beer Mile Chicago - celebrating its 10th running 10/13! - and why, costumed or not, you should partake. Cheers, Todd!

In Part 2 with comedian & Second City standup instructor Audrey Jonas (IG: @audreyaudreymarie), we venture out to the streets of Portage Park. We talk local landmarks, the limits of nostalgia, and the best worst pizza in the neighborhood. Plus, World Cup!

We're back at it with comedian and Second City stand-up instructor Audrey Jonas (IG: @audreyaudreymarie) in Portage Park, a historically Polish community on the northwest side. In Part 1 of 2, we confine our walk to the park itself and our conversation to Audrey's comedic journey. How does one become a comedian? Is this a good or bad time to be one? What are the questions that comedians hate being asked? All that and more in this episode of the the Pedcast!

In my favorite episode to date, I hit Howard Street in Rogers Park with Jack Rogosin (@jackrogosin) of legendary neighborhood sneaker store P&J Footwear (@pandjfootwear). We discuss his journey from "undercover cop" to a mainstay on the block, plus his thoughts on gentrification, the best bang-for-your-buck sneakers, and the tastiest ten-buck meal in the neighborhood. Lace 'em up and hold on tight - this here's a spicy one.

In this episode I chat with Luka Dukich (TW: @itsluka, IG: @lukaviews), Senior Manager of Digital Content for the Chicago Bulls. On an off-hours stroll through the United Center, we talk NBA social media, young Bulls on the rise, and much more.

In this episode, I talk with Dave Coligado (@dcoligado), founder of Chicago-based running group @wolfpackchi. Dave walks his through his incredible physical transformation, then shares training tips, favorite post-race meals and more.

In the inaugural episode of the Pedcast, I go back home to Little Village, Chicago to chat with my dad, Noel Castellanos. Twenty-eight years ago, he moved our family to the neighborhood on a wing and a prayer, heaven-bent on making a difference in the community.

Welcome to The Pedcast, a podcast recorded on location and in motion throughout Chicago and beyond. In this short trailer, we'll set the scene for what promises to be a fun and inspiring journey, exploring the intersection of place and purpose.