Candid Candace Jordan-The Podcast!

Episode #41-Holiday Extravaganza!

“Candid Candace – The Podcast!”  Get ready for a jam-packed holiday extravaganza! My co-host/producer John St. Augustine and I are unwrapping all the festive fun coming to the Windy City, along with thrilling recaps of recent standout events. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s under the podcast tree: 

✨ Behind the scenes at the PAWS Fur Ball, where one show-stopping auction item fetched a jaw-dropping $67K! 

🎬 An exclusive chat with legendary filmmaker Robert Zemeckis, fresh off receiving the Founder’s Legacy Award at the Chicago International Film Festival. 

🥊 Tyson fight talk—the hits, the hype, and the heartbreak. 

🎡 A preview of the magic coming to Navy Pier with “Light Up the Lake.” 

🎆 Insider details on Wintrust’s Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, the largest evening parade in the country! 

💡 A glittering guide to The 900 Shops’ "Illuminate 900" event. 

🎄 What’s fresh at the Christkindlmarket and the festive finds at Randolph Street Market’s December edition (Dec. 14/15). 

💰 Plus, the scoop on how you could win $250,000 in furniture—yes, really! 

And if that’s not enough, John delivers a heartfelt and captivating tale of his travels through Paris, London and Normandy. 

This is holiday cheer with a twist, and you won’t find this kind of inside scoop anywhere else. So, grab a cozy spot, press play and let’s dive into the season together!

Episode #40 Our Kind of Town!

A literal potpourri of Chicago’s hottest events right here in “Candid Candace – The Podcast”! Join my producer/co-host John St. Augustine and me as we take a deep dive into all the events, parties and fundraisers with a special emphasis on Chicago Fashion Week! I take you behind the velvet ropes for a peek into some of Fashion Week’s biggest triumphs- including the “Chicago Fashion Showcase” at Union Station; “A Celebration of Chicago Style” at the Cultural Center; the Rising Star Awards in the magnificent Empire Room and so much more! We also chat with the delightful Mary Ann Rose about her upcoming “True Blue” gala benefiting the Chicago Police Foundation and all that entails. Next, I take you to Giordano Dance Chicago’s “Dancing with the Giordano Stars”; Randolph Market’s “Modern Vintage” pop-up; the Service Club of Chicago’s 134^th gala; the exciting Chicago International Film Festival (especially on closing night!); two doggie costume contests for Halloween; the Lynn Sage fundraiser at Theater on the Lake and More, More, MORE! Enjoy this glorious fall day and take a listen!

Episode #39 Brande Roderick!

Welcome to “Candid Candace – The Podcast!” the only place where you will find the BEST news from Chicagoland shared most engagingly! In this week’s edition, my co-host/producer, John St. Augustine, and I chat with a much-loved Playboy Playmate/friend, Brande Roderick! Brande, as you may know, was Playboy’s 2001 Playmate of the Year and she’s also an actress, director, and producer. We talk about her recent film, “Wineville,” as well as what it was like to date Hugh Hefner, her advice for younger women, and SO much more! And, as always, I share the latest events and happenings from around town, including the beautiful mass for the late, great legend Tony Durpetti; the heavenly 39^th birthday of the adored Chilli Pepper; Sunday’s Chicago Chefs Cook event for hurricane relief; Giordano Dance Chicago’s “Dancing with the Giordano Stars”; Chicago’s Fashion Week; Modern Luxury’s 30^th anniversary; Costume Council’s Golden Jubilee; what Tavern on Rush’s opening looked like, and more. So, celebrate this beautiful fall day with a nice steaming pumpkin latte and take a listen.

Episode #38-SEALS, FLAIR, ZEMECKIS AND MORE!

Welcome to “Candid Candace – The Podcast’s” FriYAY edition! As summer winds down, the events are ramping up! Catch all the cool insider news right here with my co-host producer John St. Augustine- including a recap of the uber-inspiring Navy SEALS Foundation gala, with a harrowing account of a teacher captured by Somali pirates and rescued by SEAL Team 6; exciting highlights from Navy Pier’s “Collective ExPIERience” gala; a special thank-you party for Cubs’ great Randy Hundley; The Chicago Lighthouse’s beautiful and heart-warming FLAIR fashion show; Music of the Baroque (and Chicago’s) historic river cruise; Chuck’s intimate birthday party; Prentice and Symphony galas; details of Tavern on Rush opening; the 60^th anniversary of the Chicago International Film Festival and SO much more! So, grab a martini, put on a little Duke Ellington, get comfortable on the porch and take a listen.   

Episode #37-A Slice of September!

Summer’s ending but you wouldn’t know it, not with all the fun events going on! In this week’s “Candid Candace – The Podcast,” Candace and co-host/producer John St. Augustine take you on a grand tour of Chicago beginning with the Chicago Men’s Fashion Awards and ending with a new series about Playboy and Huge Hefner (with an appearance by Candace) that you won’t want to miss. Next, John and Jen Weigel want you to join them at the Climate Action Museum on Wed., Sept. 11 for a thought-provoking talk on “Earth Matters." Finally, last but not least, Candace shares all the event news (past and present) that’s fit to print! So, sit back, enjoy the last of the cicadas on the front porch with a cold one, and listen in!

Episode #36 Summer Stuff!

In this latest edition of the award-winning “Candid Candace – The Podcast!,” John St. Augustine and I chat about all the excitement surrounding the DNC in Chicago and what celebs were where. I also share all the wonderful event news our city has to offer, including Mane in Heaven’s “Minis & Magic”,  the Navy SEAL Foundation’s “Evening of Tribute (and the exciting speakers that are planned), what Taste of Greektown has to offer, why you need to attend the Chicago Lighthouse’s FLAIR event, who the Costume Council’s Men of Style are, what brand new gala is planned at Navy Pier and who will be the honorees, the Rising Star Awards presented by Fashion Group International, and so much more. We also share two very special events hosted by John, one a panel discussion on “Earth Matters” with the fabulous media star Jen Weigel and another, an intimate book signing with "The Rebel,” the one and only Randy Hundley. You won’t want to miss this fun-filled, light-hearted, informative discussion of the who, what, where and WOW in Chicago!

Episode #35 Thomas O'Gorman

In this week’s award-winning podcast, “Candid Candace – The Podcast!” my co-host/producer John St. Augustine and I take a walk down memory lane with Chicago’s beloved scrivener, historian, artist, poet Tom O’Gorman (author of the must-read Skyline column). We chat about his book, “Inside the Wigwam,” which shares the fascinating history of Chicago’s national conventions and what he thinks might happen at the one coming up. We also discuss all the exciting events around town including a historical river cruise by Music of the Baroque; inside the PAWS Chicago Beach Party; upcoming art fests; Will Ferrell’s Ultimate DJ Party in Chicago; the world’s best fire dancing jam; what’s new at this year’s Chicago Gourmet; The Service Club’s fashion show; Ravinia Festival’s gala “Mancini at 100”; Amanda Puck’s (Mariano’s) upcoming avocado party; Chicago Lighthouse’s “FLAIR” event (with love to honoree Shauna Montgomery), and soooooo much more! So, sit back and grab a margarita as the night fills with the sights and sounds of summer and take a listen.

Episode #34 "Our Kind of Town!"

Welcome to another episode of the award-winning “Candid Candace- The Podcast”! My co-host/producer John St. Augustine and I have a LOT of great ideas to help make your summer fun! First up, I share my behind-the-scenes news from Pit Road where I eyeballed this year’s NASCAR event. I give you dozens of reasons why NASCAR is a good partner for the city while NASCAR president Steve Phelps tells you what HE thinks about it. We also chat about new events coming our way, including the Thirsty Ears Festival (Chicago’s only classical music festival); a new event to benefit the Chicago Police Foundation; Infatuation’s EEEEEATSCON at the Salt Shed with Common, Usher and Chance; The Service Club’s fashionable “Denim to Diamonds” fundraiser; River North Design District’s Fall Gallery Walk; the Chicago Lighthouse’s FLAIR “Eye on Style”; Amdur Production’s Printers Row Art Fest; Randolph Street Market’s exciting fall lineup; PAWS Chicago Beach Party; the Lincoln Park Zoo Ball; Navy Pier’s 108^th birthday party (you are welcome to come!) AND Chuck and I get ready to celebrate our 35^th anniversary on July 21. Whew! No one can say Chicago isn’t having a busy summer! So, sit back, relax and enjoy the show!