Jewel Box: The Story of Spinning J
Claim This Podcastby Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain
Podcast Overview
<p>Starting a business without any partners, investors, or corporate sponsorship is hard. Keeping it alive for a decade is even harder. </p><p>Yet Chicago's Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain has done just that. As the much-beloved Chicago spot celebrates 10 years in business, "Jewel Box" takes listeners inside to learn what makes this restaurant tick and how it went from a dream to an iconic destination for national foodies and locals alike. </p><p>Produced by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.halfday.xyz/">half day media</a>. </p>
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Publishing Since
11/19/2025
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Recent Episodes
December 17, 2025
5: The Heart and the Future
<p>We meet a local who has visited Spinning J from the beginning, growing up alongside the restaurant as it became more than just a business. Then, Dinah and Monica look to the future and ponder big questions: What does the next decade hold? And how do you grow a brand without losing its soul? </p><p>Produced by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.halfday.xyz/">half day media</a>. </p>
December 12, 2025
4: The Tightrope Walk
<p>Everything gets more expensive, every day. Perhaps no one feels that like a small, local restaurant and bakery. Dinah, general manager Monica Walters, and Spinning J’s alderperson, Jessie Fuentes, illustrate the struggles of keeping a place like this alive and well — against all odds.</p><p>Produced by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.halfday.xyz/">half day media</a>. </p>
December 3, 2025
3: A Love Story
<p>We take a brief segway from the story of a business to the story of a relationship. The night baker and the pastry manager work opposite shifts at a bakery. But in the case of Richard and Brigid, their paths crossed just often enough to lead to something special. </p><p>Take a peek into their unique love story and hear how they manage to keep both their relationship and Spinning J stay afloat and thrive, on a 24/7 schedule. </p><p>Produced by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.halfday.xyz/">half day</a>. </p>
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- What is Jewel Box: The Story of Spinning J?
<p>Starting a business without any partners, investors, or corporate sponsorship is hard. Keeping it alive for a decade is even harder. </p><p>Yet Chicago's Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain has done just that. As the much-beloved Chicago spot celebrates 10 years in business, "Jewel Box" takes listeners inside to learn what makes this restaurant tick and how it went from a dream to an iconic destination for national foodies and locals alike. </p><p>Produced by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.halfday.xyz/">half day media</a>. </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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