The Ill Noise

THE STORIES BEHIND THE PEOPLE

Curiosity
Starts the
Conversation.

Different paths. Shared humanity.

Every person carries experiences we can’t see from the outside. Hosted by Joe Weisman, The Ill Noise explores the relationships, choices, challenges, and unexpected turns that shape who we become.

Real people. Open minds. Conversations that connect.

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Rooted in Chicagoland. A national chapter begins in 2027.

Joe Weisman smiling in a blue shirt and dark suit in front of a bookcase
YOUR HOSTJoe Weisman

01 / MEET YOUR HOST

Meet Joe.
He’s walked a few
different paths.

Radio. Nonprofits. The corporate world. Each chapter has given Joe another way to see people—and another reason to stay curious.

A lifelong sports and music fan, Joe brings warmth, humor, and a willingness to follow an unexpected conversation. He wants to understand what people have lived through, what they believe, and how they came to see the world as they do.

His approach is simple: make people comfortable, listen closely, and ask thoughtful questions. There’s room for laughter, difficult subjects, and the discoveries that happen when we give one another time to speak.

Radio rootsSports & musicHuman stories
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Joe Weisman · Your host, fellow traveler, and curious listener.

03 / WHY THESE CONVERSATIONS MATTER

Beyond what people do.
Into who they are.

Artists, athletes, public officials, entrepreneurs, and people outside the spotlight all have something to share beyond a title or reputation.

We believe curiosity can help us understand one another, question assumptions, and discover possibilities for doing good in the world.

Understanding someone more deeply can influence how we treat one another—and what we choose to do next.

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04 / ROOM FOR DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES

Come with a story.
Leave room for discovery.

Politics may be part of someone’s story. So may faith, identity, work, family, loss, or hope.

The Ill Noise welcomes those conversations with curiosity, respect, and thoughtful questions. Guests speak for themselves. Joe brings an independent voice and a willingness to explore both common ground and disagreement.

We listen closely, examine claims, and ask follow-up questions. Our hope is to create space for understanding, connection, and positive change.

LET’S SEE WHERE CURIOSITY TAKES US

Have a story
worth sharing?

Familiar faces. Unexpected journeys. Perspectives worth exploring.
Share a guest idea, make an introduction, or tell us your story.

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