2016 Hashbrown Chef Spotlight: Tyler Clark and Bradley Morgan of CHIRP Radio

Today we introduce CHIRP, a newcomer to the Hashbrown tradition. On Saturday, March 19, CHIRP will be defending their organization with a chili recipe developed by Editor, Tyler Clark and Associate Partnership Coordinator, Bradley Morgan. Will they be able to take home the Golden Laddle of 2016? Get your tickets to the 2016 Hashbrown Chili Cook-Off to help determine their fate!

Organization: CHIRP Radio
Guest Chef: Bradley Morgan, Associate Partnership Coordinator
Tyler Clark, DJ and blog editor

Spudnik Press Cooperative (SPC): How or why did you get involved with this organization?

Tyler: I spent four years as a college radio DJ, and continued obsessing over music long after I graduated. After a few years in the fast-paced (and curiously music-free) world of national politics, I got a real job and finally had time to spend my off hours doing what I loved: talking to people I can’t see about music.

SPC: Why do more people need to know and support CHIRP?

Tyler: CHIRP Radio is one of the city’s best outlets for people who are passionate about music, but it goes far beyond that. As one of the leaders in the low-power FM movement, our radio station has also been a vital voice in the conversation about community media access and resources. If you’ve ever found yourself exasperated at the state of corporate radio, CHIRP is the place for you.

SPC: Can you think of a brief description that could represent BOTH your organization and your chili?

Tyler: Made by people who care.
Bradley: Hearty, whole, and packs a punch.

SPC: If your organization had a spirit animal, what would it be?

Bradley: A bird (Chirp, get it?)
Tyler: We’d probably be … a really cool bird. Maybe, like, a starling with headphones? A flamingo in a Slint t-shirt? The wren who used to drum for The Wrens?

SPC: Do you have a favorite recipe you are willing to share?

Tyler: Recipes are like DIY venues: best kept secret.

Tylers Favorites:

Favorite Chef: David Chang, who made me love Brussels sprouts
Favorite Restaurant: I could eat the chilaquiles at Danny’s Egghead Diner every day for the rest of my life.
Best Cookbook: Stan Lee Presents The Mighty Marvel Superheroes’ Cookbook
Best soup you’ve ever had: The egg lemon soup at Salonica in Hyde Park
Best Cooking Show: The Great British Bake-Off; I’m obsessed

Bradley’s Favorites:

Favorite Restaurant: Honey Butter Fried Chicken
Best Cookbook: Thug Kitchen
Best soup you’ve ever had: 
Borscht
Favorite Type of Bean: Black Beans

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