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Employees of the Month - Radio Show & Photo Illustration

Photo collages of the monthly episode and playlist for Employees of the Month, a monthly topic-based talk & music radio show on Gutsy Radio.

Listen live every second Monday of the month at gutsyradio.org

Year: 2021—Ongoing

Role: Host & Designer

Team: Micah E. Wood (Host & Curator)








Episode 01: Employees of the Month ︎

In the first episode, Micah E. Wood, and Christopher J. Chester discuss work life balance and a living wage. 

Playlist: ︎ Music ︎ Spotify



Episode 02: Friendships ︎

In the second episode, Micah E. Wood and Christopher J. Chester discuss their friendship, making friends as adults, cultivating friendships, and male vulnerability.

Playlist: ︎ Music ︎ Spotify



Episode 03: Vacation & Travel ︎

In the third episode, Micah E. Wood and Christopher J. Chester discuss their recent and past travels, the importance of vacationing, and expanding your horizons through traveling.

Playlist: ︎ Music ︎ Spotify



Episode 04: Retail & Service Jobs ︎

In the fourth episode, Micah E. Wood and Christopher J. Chester discuss their time working in the retail industry and explore the absurdity of customer service.

Playlist: ︎ Music ︎ Spotify



Episode 05: Family ︎

In the fifth episode, Micah E. Wood and Christopher J. Chester reflect on their family dynamics and the relationships they hold.

Playlist: ︎ Music ︎ Spotify



Episode 06: Halloween Special ︎

In the sixth episode, Micah E. Wood and Christopher J. Chester reflect on spooky season and share some scary stories.

Playlist: ︎ Music ︎ Spotify



Episode 07: Thanksgiving ︎

In the seventh episode, Micah E. Wood and Christopher J. Chester discuss the dynamics of Thanksgiving including family, food, and social cultures.

Playlist: ︎ Music ︎ Spotify



Episode 08: Year In Review (2021) ︎

Christopher Chester takes on the show solo in the eighth episode and reflects on the 2021 music releases.

Playlist: ︎ Music ︎ Spotify



Episode 09: Mental Health Pt. 1 ︎

In the ninth episode, Micah E. Wood and Christopher J. Chester recap the holiday season and discuss their Mental Health practices and the cultural impacts and stigmas of mental health in their lives.

Playlist: ︎ Music ︎ Spotify



Episode 10: Intimacy ︎

In the tenth episode, Micah E. Wood and Christopher J. Chester discuss intimacy and relationships in a valentines themed episode.

Playlist: ︎ Music ︎ Spotify



Episode 11: Spring Renewal ︎

In the eleventh episode, Micah E. Wood and Christopher J. Chester are joined by Austin Gladney to discuss goals for the season, the long winter, and our futures.

Playlist: ︎ Music ︎ Spotify



Episode 12: Homeownership ︎

In the twelfth episode, Micah E. Wood and Christopher J. Chester discuss homeownership, home improvement, and the real estate market.

Playlist: ︎ Music ︎ Spotify



Episode 13: Employees of the Year (2022) ︎

In the thirteenth episode, Micah E. Wood and Christopher J. Chester celebrate the one year anniversary of Employees of the Month!

Playlist: ︎ Music ︎ Spotify



Episode 14: Movies ︎

In the fourteenth episode, Micah E. Wood and Christopher J. Chester discuss their love of movies, influential films, and A24.

Playlist: ︎ Music ︎ Spotify



Episode 15: Graphic Design Pt.1 ︎

In the fifteenth episode, Micah E. Wood and Christopher J. Chester discuss Graphic Design’s influence on their early lives, education, and careers.

Playlist: ︎ Music ︎ Spotify



Episode 16: Y2K & The Aughts ︎

In the sixteenth episode, Micah E. Wood and Christopher J. Chester reflect on life in the early 2000s, the Y2K phenomenon, and the cultural impacts.

Playlist: ︎ Music ︎ Spotify



Episode 17: Open Studio ︎

In the seventeenth episode, Micah E. Wood and Christopher J. Chester lead an open discussion reflecting on life and the change of season.

Playlist: ︎ Music ︎ Spotify



Episode 18: Post Butternut Clarity ︎

In the eighteenth episode, Micah E. Wood and Christopher J. Chester reflect on their holiday travels and discuss the complexities of the holiday season.

Playlist: ︎ Music ︎ Spotify



Episode 19: Year In Review (2022) ︎

In the nineteenth episode, Micah E. Wood and Christopher J. Chester reflect on some of their favorite tracks from 2022.

Playlist: ︎ Music ︎ Spotify



Episode 20: Scene Seen ︎

In the twentieth episode, Micah E. Wood and Christopher J. Chester discuss Baltimore Music and its influence, and their recent gallery exhibit, Scene Seen.

Playlist: ︎ Music ︎ Spotify



Episode 21: Graphic Design Pt.2 ︎

Micah E. Wood and Christopher J. Chester continue their discussion on Graphic Design’s influence on their lives, post college careers, and adjunct teaching.

Playlist: ︎ Music ︎ Spotify



Episode 22: Gardening Pt.1 ︎

In the twenty-second episode, Micah E. Wood and Christopher J. Chester discuss their gardening hobby and their relationship to plants in this two-part episode.

Playlist: ︎ Music ︎ Spotify



Episode 23: Gardening Pt.2 ︎

In the twenty-third episode, Micah E. Wood and Christopher J. Chester continue their gardening discussion and their relationship to plants in this two-part episode.

Playlist: ︎ Music ︎ Spotify



Episode 24: Employees of the Year 2 ︎

In the twenty-fourth episode, Micah E. Wood and Christopher J. Chester celebrate the two year anniversary of Employees of the Month!

Playlist: ︎ Music ︎ Spotify



Episode 25: The Sounds of Summer ︎

In the twenty-fifth episode, Micah E. Wood and Christopher J. Chester bring in summer 2023 with a new music playlist and discuss the sounds and elements that define the summer season.

Playlist: ︎ Music ︎ Spotify



Episode 26: Ambition ︎

In the twenty-sixth episode, Micah E. Wood and Christopher J. Chester discuss current events, and explore the concepts of Ambition.

Playlist: ︎ Music ︎ Spotify



Episode 27: Open Studio ︎

Micah E. Wood takes on the show solo in the twenty-seventh episode focusing on new releases within pop and alternative.

Playlist: ︎ Music ︎ Spotify



Episode 28: Back to School ︎

In the twenty-eighth episode, Micah E. Wood and Christopher J. Chester regroup after a short hiatus, discuss the end of summer, and their return to teaching.

Playlist: ︎ Music ︎ Spotify


Episode 29: Freestylin’ ︎

In the twenty-ninth episode, Micah E. Wood and Christopher J. Chester discuss priority, consistency, and the limited downtime of life.

Playlist: ︎ Music ︎ Spotify


Episode 30: Spooky Season ︎

In the thirtieth episode, Micah E. Wood and Christopher J. Chester celebrate and reflection on Halloween.

Playlist: ︎ Music ︎ Spotify