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Car Con Carne

Car Con Carne

550 episodes

Car Con Carne is an award-winning interview podcast hosted by legendary Chicago media personality James VanOsdol (Q101, WXRT, WGN, WLUP). Hosted in James's car, at live events, restaurants, brewpubs and recording studios, Car Con Carne offers engaging and honest conversations with people you want to know, mostly from the world of music.

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Everclear (Episode 918)

Published: Jan. 9, 2024, 1:59 a.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 38 seconds

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Pop-punk vets go power-pop: Hot Alice (Episode 917)

Published: Jan. 5, 2024, 2:09 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 5 seconds

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Looking for non-mainstream movies in January? Cinephile Stephanie Sack has recommendations (Episode 916)

Published: Dec. 31, 2023, 2:10 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 40 seconds

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Wrong War at BuckleDown Brewing (Episode 915)

Published: Dec. 29, 2023, 3:03 p.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 22 seconds

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I Dont Wanna Go Fest curated by Speed Babes (Episode 914)

Published: Dec. 28, 2023, 2:29 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 25 seconds

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The Usuals rev up for new music in 2024 (Episode 913)

Published: Dec. 21, 2023, 1:42 a.m.
Duration: 8 minutes 42 seconds

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Night Spice and Marina City ready to headline Thalia Hall (Episode 912)

Published: Dec. 20, 2023, 2:17 p.m.
Duration: 37 minutes 49 seconds

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The Run Around at Punk Rock Tacos (Episode 911)

Published: Dec. 19, 2023, 2:19 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 18 seconds

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(LIVE PERFORMANCE/INTERVIEW) Robin Taylor Zander goes The Distance (Episode 910)

Published: Dec. 18, 2023, 3:34 a.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 44 seconds

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The Queers (Episode 909)

Published: Dec. 17, 2023, 12:31 a.m.
Duration: 29 minutes 26 seconds

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Hushdrops John San Juan goes solo for Hideout show (Episode 908)

Published: Dec. 15, 2023, 3:58 p.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 58 seconds

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Best of 2023! (Episode 907)

Published: Dec. 12, 2023, 10:38 p.m.
Duration: 47 minutes 19 seconds

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A skewed cabaret band of blues, jazz and rockabilly - The Claudettes (Episode 906)

Published: Dec. 8, 2023, 10:32 p.m.
Duration: 27 minutes

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21 years later... its Woolworthy! (Episode 905)

Published: Dec. 2, 2023, 10:43 p.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 23 seconds

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Black Friday Deal: Capital Soiree at SubT (Episode 904)

Published: Nov. 22, 2023, 1:40 p.m.
Duration: 12 minutes 30 seconds

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Ike Reilly previews Music for Mars benefit for saxophonist Mars Williams (EPISODE 903)

Published: Nov. 17, 2023, 4:06 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 49 seconds

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We may not live long enough to see the world weve been dreaming of - Blind Adam and the Federal League (Episode 902)

Published: Nov. 14, 2023, 3:21 p.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 45 seconds

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From Journey and Vinnie Vincent Invasion to the art gallery: Robert Fleischman (Episode 901)

Published: Nov. 12, 2023, 1:22 a.m.
Duration: 45 minutes 24 seconds

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Episode 900 - Sincere Engineer, Plain White Ts, Smoking Popes and Bollweevils at Epic Deli

Published: Nov. 9, 2023, 3 p.m.
Duration: 55 minutes 16 seconds

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Most of the times, the songs are extremely personal - Chicken Happen (Episode 899)

Published: Nov. 4, 2023, 5:40 p.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 38 seconds

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Rocky Horror Picture Show' shadow cast (Episode 898)

Published: Oct. 29, 2023, 2:53 a.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 35 seconds

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A visit to 13th Floor Haunted House with Patrick Brower of Challengers Comics (Episode 897)

Published: Oct. 23, 2023, 2:15 p.m.
Duration: 39 minutes

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The Halloween circus is coming to town: Sideshow Villains at Alhambra Palace (Episode 896)

Published: Oct. 18, 2023, 3:35 p.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 51 seconds

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You wanted the heaviest ... you got the heaviest... PHAT KISS (Episode 895)

Published: Oct. 14, 2023, 4:09 p.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 4 seconds

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Halloween time is Giallo time in Chicago: Cinephile Stephanie Sack (Episode 894)

Published: Oct. 10, 2023, 1:53 p.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 11 seconds

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We don't just sell rubber Halloween masks. We sell characters - Zagone Studios (Episode 893)

Published: Oct. 10, 2023, 12:58 p.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 3 seconds

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A visit with Tim Virgin to favorite haunt HellsGate (Episode 892)

Published: Oct. 8, 2023, 2:25 a.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 41 seconds

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Rustbelt You Got Nowhere to Go But Youre Going There Tonight (SNACK)

Published: Oct. 6, 2023, 12:47 a.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 37 seconds

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Horror House scares up business in Avondale (Episode 891)

Published: Oct. 3, 2023, 10:07 p.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 28 seconds

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Halloween season is go time for monster band The Ooozin Ahhhs (Episode 890)

Published: Oct. 1, 2023, 2:41 p.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 17 seconds

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Ron Lazzeretti "Count Down By Threes" (SNACK - 9/25/23)

Published: Sept. 25, 2023, 5:31 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 52 seconds

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H.O.O.F. celebrates the women, femmes, and thems of the Chicago punk scene (Episode 889)

Published: Sept. 25, 2023, 2:07 a.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 26 seconds

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Not young men in a dark parking lot: My chat with Young Man in a Hurry (Episode 888)

Published: Sept. 21, 2023, 6:14 p.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 16 seconds

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Hotline TNT at Riot Fest (Episode 881)

Published: Sept. 18, 2023, 3:15 a.m.
Duration: 10 minutes 9 seconds

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Smoking Popes - The Riot Fest band that wasnt (Episode 887)

Published: Sept. 18, 2023, 2:33 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 36 seconds

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Snapcase at Riot Fest (Episode 886)

Published: Sept. 18, 2023, 12:04 a.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 37 seconds

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Cure Violence Global (Episode 885)

Published: Sept. 17, 2023, 11:42 p.m.
Duration: 12 minutes 36 seconds

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Screaming Females at Riot Fest (Episode 883)

Published: Sept. 17, 2023, 11:46 a.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 48 seconds

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Bowling for Soup at Riot Fest (Episode 884)

Published: Sept. 17, 2023, 11:43 a.m.
Duration: 10 minutes 29 seconds

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Sludgeworth is here to stay - Riot Fest interview (Episode 882)

Published: Sept. 16, 2023, 3:08 p.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 25 seconds

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The Aquadolls at Riot Fest (Episode 880)

Published: Sept. 16, 2023, 2:27 p.m.
Duration: 10 minutes 36 seconds

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Fea at Riot Fest (Episode 879)

Published: Sept. 15, 2023, 8:33 p.m.
Duration: 11 minutes 15 seconds

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Spitalfield remembers Remember Right Now (Episode 878)

Published: Sept. 15, 2023, 5:31 p.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 48 seconds

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Grammar is dead: Writer/editor Brian Moore offers tips to help your writing (Episode 877)

Published: Sept. 13, 2023, 3:05 a.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 17 seconds

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LiV Warfield on the Edge (Episode 876)

Published: Sept. 9, 2023, 2:15 a.m.
Duration: 37 minutes 21 seconds

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Radar Waves - 'Ain't Scared' (SNACK)

Published: Sept. 9, 2023, 1:28 a.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 35 seconds

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Filter exposes The Algorithm (Episode 875)

Published: Sept. 3, 2023, 1:37 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 32 seconds

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Vampire synth pop artist Madame Reaper and the Gentlemens Club eats falafel (Episode 874)

Published: Aug. 31, 2023, 3:06 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 34 seconds

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Corn dogs and Cheap Grills: Sincere Engineer (Episode 873)

Published: Aug. 23, 2023, 2:31 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 58 seconds

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Black Dog Vinyl Cafe with musician Jason Benefield (Episode 872)

Published: Aug. 20, 2023, 7:54 p.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 41 seconds

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Comedian Kyle Kinane (Episode 871)

Published: Aug. 20, 2023, 3:08 a.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 24 seconds

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JC Brooks - Dont call it a comeback (Episode 870)

Published: Aug. 18, 2023, 3:19 a.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 7 seconds

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Cultivate festival celebrates cannabis culture from 8/25-8/27 (Episode 869)

Published: Aug. 17, 2023, 4:05 p.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 4 seconds

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Ovef Ow eats tacos in advance of Vs. the Worm release (Episode 868)

Published: Aug. 15, 2023, 12:56 p.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 15 seconds

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Nathan Graham previews debut album, Saint of Second Chances (Episode 867)

Published: Aug. 11, 2023, 3:04 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 39 seconds

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Support an adult picture book thats full of swears: Shut Up and Feel (Episode 866)

Published: Aug. 8, 2023, 3:08 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 14 seconds

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Caroline Lucius Hey Thats Funny (SNACK - 8/4/23)

Published: Aug. 4, 2023, 1:54 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 11 seconds

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90s alt rock favorites Too Much Joy coming back to Chicago (Episode 865)

Published: Aug. 4, 2023, 3:11 a.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 12 seconds

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Girl Named Nino Letters (SNACK - 8/3/23)

Published: Aug. 4, 2023, 1:36 a.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 8 seconds

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The Feeders - 'Congratulations, By the Way' (SNACK - 7/31/23)

Published: July 31, 2023, 8:37 p.m.
Duration: 3 minutes

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Achings (Episode 864)

Published: July 31, 2023, 2:01 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 8 seconds

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Miirrors reflect (heh) on debut album (Episode 863)

Published: July 28, 2023, 2:23 a.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 44 seconds

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The Evictions chat about vinyl release, eat hot dogs (Episode 862)

Published: July 25, 2023, 2:22 a.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 48 seconds

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Blue Meanies reunite for rare concert appearance (Episode 861)

Published: July 21, 2023, 2:47 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 56 seconds

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Rent Party 'All My Life' (SNACK)

Published: July 19, 2023, 2:25 a.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 28 seconds

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Why Naked Raygun? (Episode 860)

Published: July 18, 2023, 8:22 p.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 53 seconds

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Delmark celebrates 70th anniversary (Episode 859)

Published: July 18, 2023, 2:46 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 12 seconds

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11th annual Homegrown Fest puts spotlight on 30 independent artists (Episode 858)

Published: July 17, 2023, 3:04 a.m.
Duration: 29 minutes 59 seconds

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6kitty 'My World' (SNACK - 7/13/23)

Published: July 13, 2023, 11:24 a.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 21 seconds

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Conciencia Total takes on social issues through punk rock (Episode 856)

Published: July 10, 2023, 2:22 a.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 1 second

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Showoff is back! (Episode 855)

Published: July 9, 2023, 8:02 p.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 7 seconds

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A quick chat with Calidius Timebomb at Punk Rock Tacos (Episode 857)

Published: July 9, 2023, 12:37 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 48 seconds

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Louise Post (Veruca Salt) prepares for Chicago homecoming - Episode 854

Published: July 6, 2023, 1:35 p.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 28 seconds

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Guardrail delivers Content at Evanston Mexican go-to La Principal (Episode 853)

Published: July 6, 2023, 2:46 a.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 18 seconds

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Remembering radio legend Dick Biondi with WJBCs Scott Miller (Episode 852)

Published: July 2, 2023, 3:28 p.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 18 seconds

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Naked Raygun tribute album discussed at Rogues Corner (Episode 851)

Published: June 26, 2023, 3:09 p.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 39 seconds

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Nightingales/Freakwater stars combine for timeless Lloyd / Bean album (Episode 850)

Published: June 24, 2023, 10:40 p.m.
Duration: 41 minutes 27 seconds

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Colleen Wild at Sovereign in Plainfield (Episode 849)

Published: June 22, 2023, 7:59 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 40 seconds

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Bullet to the Heart at Flipside Brewing (Episode 848)

Published: June 20, 2023, 12:43 p.m.
Duration: 37 minutes 21 seconds

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Cheers to Glory Days at Central Cafe in Highland Park (Episode 847)

Published: June 17, 2023, 5:26 p.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 12 seconds

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Avantist releases Hexagon in advance of new album (Episode 846)

Published: June 13, 2023, 2:55 a.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 55 seconds

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Smoking Popes Josh Caterer at Chicago Culinary Kitchen (Episode 845)

Published: June 10, 2023, 2:25 p.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 32 seconds

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Bellhead delivers on Good Intentions (Episode 844)

Published: June 5, 2023, 11:23 a.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 49 seconds

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TAFKAVince Band - 'Magazine Pages' (SNACK - 6/1/23)

Published: June 1, 2023, 10:13 a.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 11 seconds

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Legendary rock vocalist Graham Bonnet (Rainbow, Alcatrazz, MSG) - Episode 842

Published: June 1, 2023, 10 a.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 58 seconds

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Fluorescents celebrate EP release at Cobra Lounge (Episode 841)

Published: May 23, 2023, 2:23 p.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 33 seconds

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Ugly Kid Joe on 1st US tour in 27 years (Episode 840)

Published: May 18, 2023, 3:06 a.m.
Duration: 56 minutes 43 seconds

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Waukegan in Your Footsteps: Stewart Copeland comes to Chicago area (Episode 839)

Published: May 12, 2023, 12:22 p.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 34 seconds

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Are 'Podcasts' Electric? The Gary Numan interview (Episode 838)

Published: May 9, 2023, 2:40 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 19 seconds

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Bollweevils return with Essential release (Episode 837)

Published: May 4, 2023, 4:24 p.m.
Duration: 54 minutes 20 seconds

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Wrong War - 'Who's Hiding Now' (SNACK - 5/4/23)

Published: May 4, 2023, 6 a.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 17 seconds

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Take the Reins release extended Last Chance Motel video, perform song live (Episode 836)

Published: May 1, 2023, 6 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 20 seconds

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Grammy-winning Third Coast Percussion ready for Metamorphosis at Harris Theater (Episode 835)

Published: April 29, 2023, 8:52 p.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 57 seconds

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Razed by Apes - 'Liberation Hurts' (SNACK 4/27/23)

Published: April 27, 2023, 9 a.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 26 seconds

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Lucky Boys Confusion, the Dog and Everything ready for Metro show (Episode 834)

Published: April 26, 2023, 4:14 a.m.
Duration: 38 minutes 34 seconds

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Sweet Cobra hits 20 year mark, eats food at Big Kids (Episode 833)

Published: April 25, 2023, 12:41 p.m.
Duration: 42 minutes 4 seconds

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The Last Great Riot - 'Immortal 30' (SNACK - 4/25/23)

Published: April 25, 2023, 7 a.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 5 seconds

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Numerical Control Society - 'Astral Hobo' (SNACK - 4/20/23)

Published: April 20, 2023, 8 a.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 49 seconds

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Wanna Pizza Me?' - Local pizza-making hero appears on Chopped (Episode 832)

Published: April 19, 2023, 2:10 p.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 13 seconds

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The Weekend Run Club - 'Blossom' (SNACK -4/18/23)

Published: April 18, 2023, 8:31 a.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 9 seconds

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Video Game Hall of Famer talks decades-long journey to make passion project a reality (Episode 831)

Published: April 14, 2023, 1:19 p.m.
Duration: 47 minutes 4 seconds

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Carrying Torches - 'Small Talk' (SNACK 4/13/23)

Published: April 13, 2023, 6 a.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 29 seconds

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Jose Israel - 'Arms' (Snack - 4/11/23)

Published: April 11, 2023, 6 a.m.
Duration: 2 minutes 37 seconds

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Triple Fast Action returns with self-titled rarities collection (Episode 830)

Published: April 7, 2023, 2:12 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 23 seconds

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...and the balloons - 'god-awful' (Snack, 4/6/23)

Published: April 6, 2023, 6 a.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 56 seconds

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Bluesy, smoky, sexy and raw: wht.rbbt.obj (Episode 829)

Published: April 5, 2023, 12:15 p.m.
Duration: 23 minutes

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Joe Rian and the A.M. Drinkers - 'Jim Bristol' (Snack - 4/4/23)

Published: April 4, 2023, 6 a.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 48 seconds

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Emmy-winning comic Dwayne Kennedy talks about Chicagos comedy scene (Episode 828)

Published: April 1, 2023, 10:23 p.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 18 seconds

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JIP 'Smile. Enjoy Yourself.' (SNACK - 3/30/23)

Published: March 30, 2023, 7 a.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 4 seconds

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Robot Civil War - 'Midwest Boujee' (SNACK - 3/28/23)

Published: March 28, 2023, 9 a.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 27 seconds

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World-class FoxFire steakhouse approaching 20th anniversary in Geneva (Episode 827)

Published: March 25, 2023, 7:27 p.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 44 seconds

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Michelles - 'Walk by the Lake' (SNACK - 3/23/23)

Published: March 23, 2023, 8 a.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 5 seconds

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The Academy Is returns for Wrigley Field, UK shows (Episode 826)

Published: March 23, 2023, 2:04 a.m.
Duration: 56 minutes 1 second

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Pino Farina Band - 'Guilty' (SNACK - 3/21/23)

Published: March 21, 2023, 8:26 a.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 54 seconds

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One Arm Giant - 'The Verge of Our Collapse' (Snack 3/16/23)

Published: March 16, 2023, 7:17 a.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 22 seconds

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Challengers Comics celebrates 15th anniversary at Club Lago (Episode 825)

Published: March 14, 2023, 4:32 p.m.
Duration: 49 minutes 26 seconds

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8-bit crEEps - 'I Lose' (Snack - 3/14/23)

Published: March 14, 2023, 7 a.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 36 seconds

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Art-rock band FACS returns with Still Life in Decay (Episode 824)

Published: March 12, 2023, 9:35 p.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 46 seconds

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Touched By Ghoul - 'Cancel the World' (Snack - 3/9/23)

Published: March 9, 2023, 7 a.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 25 seconds

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Brother Derek - Tom Cruise Leaves Self (Snack - 3/7/23)

Published: March 7, 2023, 7 a.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 53 seconds

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Djunahs Donna Diane is she who is powerful (Episode 823)

Published: March 7, 2023, 3:32 a.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 47 seconds

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The Nettes perform/chat outside Perkolator in Portage Park (Episode 822)

Published: March 5, 2023, 9:56 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 25 seconds

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Cap Gun Heroes - 'With You' (Snack - 3/2/23)

Published: March 2, 2023, 7 a.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 3 seconds

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Moon celebrates vinyl release of Sapiens at Livewire (Episode 821)

Published: March 2, 2023, 3:57 a.m.
Duration: 16 minutes 45 seconds

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Corduroy Cat - Mary the Elephant (Extra - 2/28/23)

Published: Feb. 28, 2023, 7 a.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 34 seconds

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Poi Dog Ponderings Frank Orrall opens up about new album (Episode 820)

Published: Feb. 27, 2023, 2:26 a.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 21 seconds

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Derision Cult - 'Deaf Blood' (Snack - 2/23/23)

Published: Feb. 23, 2023, 7 a.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 30 seconds

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Aweful at Tony Ds (Episode 819)

Published: Feb. 22, 2023, 3:52 a.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 51 seconds

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The Dopers - 'Lookout' (Snack 2/21/23)

Published: Feb. 21, 2023, 7 a.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 53 seconds

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Punk legend Ivan Julian (Richard Hell and the Voidoids) talks new solo album, punk history (Episode 818)

Published: Feb. 20, 2023, 3:07 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 5 seconds

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Brady Matteson - 'Mouth of Canyon' (Snack - 2/16/23)

Published: Feb. 16, 2023, 8 a.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 1 second

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The Burst and Bloom - 'Home' (Snack - 2/14/23)

Published: Feb. 14, 2023, 9 a.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 44 seconds

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Metal! Beer! Tacos! Cats! Feed the Beasts fundraiser preview at Soundgrowler (Episode 817)

Published: Feb. 12, 2023, 1:31 a.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 5 seconds

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The personal side of record collecting explored in Vinyl Nation documentary (Episode 816)

Published: Feb. 10, 2023, 2:59 a.m.
Duration: 48 minutes 8 seconds

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Halfdog - Hey You (Snack - 2/9/2023)

Published: Feb. 9, 2023, 9 a.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 20 seconds

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Impulsive Hearts - 'Melody' (Extra - 2/7/23)

Published: Feb. 7, 2023, 7 a.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 10 seconds

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Visiting new Palatine hotspot Pinks Shrimp with LOTEC (Episode 815)

Published: Feb. 6, 2023, 12:34 a.m.
Duration: 51 minutes 15 seconds

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Bartolis makes modern deep dish pizza in the classic Chicago style (Episode 814)

Published: Feb. 3, 2023, 4:41 a.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 18 seconds

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Space Age Zeros - 'Wishing Well' (Extra - 2/2/23)

Published: Feb. 2, 2023, 7 a.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 46 seconds

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The Brokedowns talk new album, eat pizza slices (Episode 813)

Published: Feb. 1, 2023, 4:11 a.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 25 seconds

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Pink Frost - 'On the Way Down' (Extra - 1/31/23)

Published: Jan. 31, 2023, 7 a.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 18 seconds

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Almost There But Not Really - 'Marquette Park' (Extra - 1/26/23)

Published: Jan. 26, 2023, 8 a.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 7 seconds

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Man's Body - 'Dark Horse Matter' (Extra - 1/24/23)

Published: Jan. 24, 2023, 7 a.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 46 seconds

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Comedian Mike Stricker eats hot dogs, says funny things (Episode 812)

Published: Jan. 24, 2023, 4:34 a.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 33 seconds

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wht.rbbt.obj - "Once More Down the Rabbit Hole" (Extra - 1/19/23)

Published: Jan. 19, 2023, 6 a.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 48 seconds

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Peanut Park Trattoria serves killer pasta, tiramisu and more in Little Italy (Episode 811)

Published: Jan. 18, 2023, 3:39 a.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 13 seconds

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Marina City - "Youth" (Extra - 1/17/23)

Published: Jan. 17, 2023, 7 a.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 46 seconds

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Sweetie: Raw, bluesy, garage rock awesomeness (Episode 810)

Published: Jan. 15, 2023, 1:45 p.m.
Duration: 15 minutes

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Punk Rock Tacos brings local all-ages shows back to forefront (Episode 809)

Published: Jan. 14, 2023, 3:25 p.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 51 seconds

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Kill Scenes - Acid Black Window (1/12/23)

Published: Jan. 12, 2023, 6 a.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 2 seconds

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Caroline Lucius 'The Great Stone Face' (Extra - 1/10/23)

Published: Jan. 10, 2023, 6 a.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 20 seconds

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Illinois first NA brewery, Go Brewing, celebrates Dry January (Episode 808)

Published: Jan. 7, 2023, 9:41 p.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 3 seconds

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Chicago post-punk band Ghost Forest delivers raw, primal debut (Episode 807)

Published: Jan. 6, 2023, 4:45 a.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 21 seconds

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Vortis chronicles The Miasmic Years (Episode 806)

Published: Dec. 30, 2022, 3:35 a.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 27 seconds

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Poi Dogs Susan Voelz delivers stunning solo release, Trust the Waves Will Hold You (Episode 805)

Published: Dec. 28, 2022, 2:54 a.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 3 seconds

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10 highlights from 2022 (Episode 803)

Published: Dec. 16, 2022, 9:47 p.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 27 seconds

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The award-winning Piece Pizzeria & Brewery (Episode 802)

Published: Dec. 13, 2022, 4:07 a.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 17 seconds

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19th Annual KTS Kids Holiday Fundraiser at Liars Club 12/17 (Episode 801)

Published: Dec. 12, 2022, 4:30 a.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 47 seconds

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Looking back: 10 of the most memorable moments (Episode 800)

Published: Dec. 10, 2022, 2:39 a.m.
Duration: 58 minutes 45 seconds

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Singer/songwriter Caroline Lucius at Handlebar in Wicker Park (Episode 799)

Published: Dec. 9, 2022, 4:32 a.m.
Duration: 43 minutes 27 seconds

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Sludgeworth gets overdue Losers of the Year vinyl release (Episode 798)

Published: Dec. 7, 2022, 3:49 a.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 42 seconds

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Marina City enters the Simulation (Episode 797)

Published: Dec. 2, 2022, 4:11 a.m.
Duration: 38 minutes 13 seconds

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Dedicated diabetes benefit coming to Blue Island Beer Company 12/10/22 (Episode 796)

Published: Dec. 1, 2022, 4:14 a.m.
Duration: 54 minutes 7 seconds

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Skeleton Key Brewery visited by the Spectral Silhouette (Episode 795)

Published: Nov. 20, 2022, 10:45 p.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 50 seconds

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Singer/solo artist Nora OConnor steps back into the spotlight (Episode 794)

Published: Nov. 16, 2022, 1:03 p.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 1 second

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Hit the bricks with Man's Body! (Episode 793)

Published: Nov. 8, 2022, 4:18 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 31 seconds

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The best music chat youll hear all week: Frank Meyer of the Streetwalkin Cheetahs -Episode 792

Published: Nov. 7, 2022, 3:40 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 4 minutes 47 seconds

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Roast Battle, radio and running late: Kevin Kellam (Episode 791)

Published: Nov. 2, 2022, 3:05 a.m.
Duration: 44 minutes 20 seconds

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How mental health issues inspired the new release from the Linden Method (Episode 790)

Published: Nov. 1, 2022, 5 a.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 51 seconds

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Pink Frost at Pizzeria Serio (Episode 789)

Published: Oct. 27, 2022, 3:53 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 24 seconds

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Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas at Haymarket Pub & Brewery (Episode 788)

Published: Oct. 25, 2022, 2:40 p.m.
Duration: 52 minutes 45 seconds

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Talking 90s with Talk 90s with Me author Matt Pais (Episode 787)

Published: Oct. 20, 2022, 2:45 a.m.
Duration: 38 minutes 25 seconds

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A visit to 13th Floor Haunted House with You Died (Episode 786)

Published: Oct. 18, 2022, 4:41 a.m.
Duration: 29 minutes 50 seconds

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A visit to Old Joliet Haunted Prison with James the Boneless (Episode 785)

Published: Oct. 11, 2022, 1:47 p.m.
Duration: 46 minutes 1 second

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Kill Scenes talks about Masque outside Club Belmont (Episode 784)

Published: Oct. 10, 2022, 2:41 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 41 seconds

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Toadies celebrate Rubberneck anniversary with Chicago show (Episode 783)

Published: Oct. 5, 2022, 2:06 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 2 seconds

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Solo Episode: Podcast updates, cool new music and Spooky Season (Episode 782)

Published: Oct. 4, 2022, 1:46 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 2 seconds

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History of modern music shown in photographer Paul Natkins new book (Episode 781)

Published: Oct. 1, 2022, 2 a.m.
Duration: 53 minutes 5 seconds

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Event preview: Smashed Plastic Live Vol. 1 (Episode 780)

Published: Sept. 20, 2022, 7:23 p.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 56 seconds

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Riot Fest 2022: Treaty of Paris (Episode 779)

Published: Sept. 18, 2022, 9:15 p.m.
Duration: 12 minutes

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Riot Fest 2022: Night Spice (Episode 778)

Published: Sept. 18, 2022, 7:16 p.m.
Duration: 11 minutes 35 seconds

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Riot Fest 2022: Rock photographer Bobby Talamine (Episode 777)

Published: Sept. 18, 2022, 5:45 p.m.
Duration: 10 minutes 30 seconds

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Riot Fest 2022: Bad Religion (Episode 776)

Published: Sept. 18, 2022, 2:41 a.m.
Duration: 11 minutes 45 seconds

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Riot Fest 2022: Alexisonfire (Episode 775)

Published: Sept. 17, 2022, 8:29 p.m.
Duration: 8 minutes 53 seconds

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Riot Fest 2022: Skating Polly (Episode 774)

Published: Sept. 17, 2022, 6:33 p.m.
Duration: 9 minutes 56 seconds

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Riot Fest 2022: Destroy Boys (Episode 773)

Published: Sept. 17, 2022, 2:50 p.m.
Duration: 8 minutes 1 second

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Riot Fest 2022: Lucky Boys Confusion (Episode 772)

Published: Sept. 16, 2022, 10:25 p.m.
Duration: 10 minutes 17 seconds

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Riot Fest 2022: Boston Manor (Episode 771)

Published: Sept. 16, 2022, 9:58 p.m.
Duration: 8 minutes 56 seconds

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Riot Fest 2022: Wargasm UK (Episode 770)

Published: Sept. 16, 2022, 9:39 p.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 6 seconds

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Riot Fest 2022: Sincere Engineer (Episode 769)

Published: Sept. 16, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 17 seconds

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Destination: 1990s Chicago. Exploring Ninety Days in the 90s with author Andy Frye (Episode 768)

Published: Sept. 13, 2022, 2:59 a.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 37 seconds

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Live performance/interview: TAR at Smashed Plastic (Episode 767)

Published: Sept. 11, 2022, 11:23 p.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 20 seconds

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How I spent my holiday weekend: Lollygagger and Bizarro & Son outside Liars Club (Episode 766)

Published: Sept. 5, 2022, 2:56 a.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 3 seconds

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The most Chicago wine event ever: WINE RIVAL (Episode 765)

Published: Aug. 31, 2022, 2:30 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes

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Model Stranger eats Wolcott Tap wings (Episode 764)

Published: Aug. 24, 2022, 3:08 a.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 57 seconds

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Moon Kissed previews next months Riot Fest performance (Episode 763)

Published: Aug. 23, 2022, 1:43 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 18 seconds

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The Studio brings nightly live music to Lockport (Episode 762)

Published: Aug. 18, 2022, 12:08 p.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 24 seconds

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Last days of guitar paradise Songbirds Museum told in new documentary (Episode 761)

Published: Aug. 17, 2022, 1:50 a.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 19 seconds

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The friendliest, sexiest, and gayest band in Chicago: Bev Rage and the Drinks (Episode 760)

Published: Aug. 12, 2022, 3:26 a.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 28 seconds

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Comics legend Bill Sienkiewicz (Episode 759)

Published: Aug. 10, 2022, 2:03 a.m.
Duration: 37 minutes 57 seconds

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Alternative music pioneers FISHBONE return to Chicago on 9/3/22 (Episode 758)

Published: Aug. 8, 2022, 11:18 p.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 49 seconds

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Local Motive & Badcandy at Eris Brewery and Cider House (Episode 757)

Published: Aug. 5, 2022, 3:27 a.m.
Duration: 45 minutes 26 seconds

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Its bloody! Its delicious! Its GIALLO GELATO with Stephanie Sack (Episode 756)

Published: July 21, 2022, 3:06 a.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 52 seconds

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Theres nothing to fear - Chicago band The Footlight District brings the rock, warpaint (Episode 755)

Published: July 20, 2022, 1:40 a.m.
Duration: 16 minutes 46 seconds

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Homegrown Festival hits milestone 10th anniversary (Episode 754)

Published: July 17, 2022, 10:06 p.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 52 seconds

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Iconic rock club Metro immortalized in Gene Ambos photographs - recorded at Circle Tavern (Episode 753)

Published: July 12, 2022, 3:53 a.m.
Duration: 39 minutes 26 seconds

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IL Hot Sauce Expo 2022 set to melt the Forge on 7/23 and 7/24 (Episode 752)

Published: July 7, 2022, 2:20 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 38 seconds

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We could Jungle Pussy 24/7 - Poet C. Russell Price (Episode 751)

Published: July 4, 2022, 2:24 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 31 seconds

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Ultravox, Band Aid, Live Aid, Visage: Music legend Midge Ure (Episode 750)

Published: July 2, 2022, 7:18 p.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 47 seconds

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Mark Rose (Spitalfield, Downwrite) eats poutine at Beard & Belly (Episode 749)

Published: July 1, 2022, 11:44 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes 51 seconds

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Chicago entrepreneur success story: Soothsayer Hot Sauce (Episode 748)

Published: June 28, 2022, 2:53 a.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 14 seconds

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Take the Reins performs/eats tacos on Im At Your Door release day (Episode 747)

Published: June 23, 2022, 12:50 p.m.
Duration: 40 minutes 8 seconds

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Unlocking creativity and opening Sketchbook beer with Steve Dawson (Episode 746)

Published: June 21, 2022, 3:38 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 29 seconds

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Josh Caterer/Hushdrops share an episode (Episode 745)

Published: June 21, 2022, 3:14 a.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 52 seconds

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Apocalypse Hoboken: Dont call it a reunion (Episode 744)

Published: June 19, 2022, 1:30 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 7 seconds

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Summer grilling tips from Happy to Meat Yous Scott Fischer (Episode 743)

Published: June 18, 2022, 2:40 a.m.
Duration: 37 minutes 12 seconds

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Boom Hank revisits past while planning for the future (Episode 742)

Published: June 15, 2022, 1:47 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 20 seconds

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From Inglorious Basterds to darkwave auteur: Omar Doom (Episode 741)

Published: June 9, 2022, 2:31 a.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 7 seconds

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From Screeching Weasel to the Basement: John Jughead Pierson (Episode 740)

Published: June 8, 2022, 6:34 p.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 4 seconds

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Whatever: The Slugs return for Pravda Fest (Episode 739)

Published: June 8, 2022, 12:09 a.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 19 seconds

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Creating a Branded Podcast (Panel) - Chicago Podcast Day (Episode 738)

Published: June 4, 2022, 3 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 54 seconds

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From Word of Mouth to Paid Ads: How to Best Use Social Media (Panel): Chicago Podcast Day (Episode 737)

Published: June 4, 2022, 2:12 a.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 14 seconds

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What Can Digital Audio Learn From Traditional Media (Panel): Chicago Podcast Day (Episode 736)

Published: June 4, 2022, 1:23 a.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 49 seconds

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Night Spice eats spicy food from Beacon Tap (Episode 735)

Published: June 3, 2022, 2:57 a.m.
Duration: 43 minutes 44 seconds

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The Handcuffs release best album to date: The reverential Burn the Rails (Episode 734)

Published: June 1, 2022, 1:41 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 34 seconds

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If Elvira & Wednesday Adams did shots of snake venom at a bachelorette party - The Darts (Episode 733)

Published: May 26, 2022, 2:06 a.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 22 seconds

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Dialogue with Howard Jones in advance of Dialogue tour (Episode 732)

Published: May 20, 2022, 12:25 p.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 29 seconds

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LBC 25, Riot Fest and Mr. Ms. & the Infusions: Stubhy (Episode 731)

Published: May 14, 2022, 1:55 a.m.
Duration: 58 minutes 28 seconds

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PravdaFest is coming! (Episode 730)

Published: May 11, 2022, 12:53 a.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 17 seconds

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Chicago Podcast Day is coming! A solo podcast episode (Episode 729)

Published: May 3, 2022, 2:23 a.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 36 seconds

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Star Union Spirits in Peru, IL embraces history, delivers award-winning spirits (Episode 728)

Published: April 28, 2022, 1:41 a.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 54 seconds

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New optimistic side suits Chicagos Fort Frances (Episode 727)

Published: April 26, 2022, 2:14 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 22 seconds

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Liv Warfield (Prince/NPG) eats sandwiches in car; plays SPACE on Tuesday (Episode 726)

Published: April 25, 2022, 2:34 a.m.
Duration: 37 minutes 55 seconds

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Diplomats of Solid Sound release new live EP, plan Pravda Fest performance in June (Episode 725)

Published: April 21, 2022, 2:37 a.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 33 seconds

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Introducing Leonora, the band FKA The God Awful Small Affairs (Episode 724)

Published: April 20, 2022, 2:44 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 58 seconds

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Pinhead Gunpowders entire catalog reissued (Episode 723)

Published: April 18, 2022, 2:27 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 30 seconds

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Musician/graphic novelist Dan Dougherty joins me for Lebanese/Mexican food from Evettes (Episode 722)

Published: April 7, 2022, 2:43 a.m.
Duration: 47 minutes 5 seconds

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Ours celebrates 20+ years of Distorted Lullabies at Beat Kitchen (Episode 721)

Published: April 6, 2022, 3:11 a.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 20 seconds

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Notorious Chicago jailbreak inspires new Axons album, I Object to Everything (Episode 720)

Published: April 5, 2022, 2:20 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 22 seconds

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Colin Peterik readies solo debut, headlines City Winery on 4/5/22 (Episode 719)

Published: April 4, 2022, 1:22 a.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 30 seconds

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Ravinia announces 2022 season (Episode 717)

Published: March 24, 2022, 11:01 a.m.
Duration: 41 minutes 25 seconds

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Heres some songs about drinking - Damager (Episode 716)

Published: March 24, 2022, 2:34 a.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 52 seconds

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Dantes Pizzeria with music curator Denis Buckley (88 Fingers Louie) - Episode 715

Published: March 21, 2022, 4:06 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 11 seconds

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Local H at Wieners Circle (Episode 714)

Published: March 16, 2022, 9 p.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 37 seconds

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Situation Chicago Live: Two shows at Empty Bottle next week! (Episode 713)

Published: March 11, 2022, 3:14 a.m.
Duration: 16 minutes 34 seconds

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LowDown Brass Band have a sound and style all their own (Episode 712)

Published: March 10, 2022, 3:13 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 22 seconds

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Horror storefront The Horror House readies for Avondale launch (Episode 711)

Published: March 9, 2022, 3:54 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 27 seconds

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Oscars Biggest Mistakes - An Academy Awards rundown with author Eric Litt (Episode 710)

Published: March 4, 2022, 3:30 a.m.
Duration: 41 minutes

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This interview is TORTURE (actually, its ABOUT torture): The Medieval Torture Museum (Episode 709)

Published: March 1, 2022, 11:26 p.m.
Duration: 10 minutes 46 seconds

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Bronte Fall prepares for homecoming show and well-timed Winter album release (Episode 708)

Published: Feb. 26, 2022, 2:05 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 42 seconds

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Its t-shirt show and tell night with Charles Cardello (founder, Bifocal Media) - Episode 707

Published: Feb. 25, 2022, 4:36 a.m.
Duration: 29 minutes 37 seconds

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Reasons why you should opt in to Chicago band Nora Marks (Episode 705)

Published: Feb. 18, 2022, 3:45 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 5 seconds

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WGN-TV Morning News Announcer Mike Toomey appearing at Comedy for Cancer benefit (Episode 704)

Published: Feb. 6, 2022, 11:21 p.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 51 seconds

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Dawn of the Dead midnight shows happening this weekend (Episode 703)

Published: Feb. 3, 2022, 2:51 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 16 seconds

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Resist. Abide. Never satisfy: The return of Wrong War (Episode 702)

Published: Jan. 28, 2022, 3:13 a.m.
Duration: 29 minutes 10 seconds

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Back again, this time for good: Cinco de Gatos (Episode 701)

Published: Jan. 26, 2022, 6:01 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 27 seconds

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Episode 700 (Part Three): Radio reunion with Bill Leff, Wendy Snyder, Steve Fisher, Brooke Hunter and Lance Tawzer

Published: Jan. 25, 2022, 4:45 a.m.
Duration: 48 minutes 54 seconds

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Episode 700 (Part Two): Radio reunion with Abe Kanan, Al Roker Jr, Grant Random, DJ Luv Cheez and Jen Jameson

Published: Jan. 25, 2022, 4:35 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 5 seconds

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Episode 700 (Part One): Radio reunion with Chris Payne, Alan Cox, Alex Quigley and Jaime Black

Published: Jan. 25, 2022, 4:26 a.m.
Duration: 48 minutes 35 seconds

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No headline necessary: NAKED RAYGUN (Episode 699)

Published: Jan. 18, 2022, 2:40 a.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 23 seconds

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Double Door is coming back to Chicagos live music landscape (Episode 698)

Published: Jan. 11, 2022, 5:13 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes 39 seconds

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Urge Overkill emerges from 10+ year absence with Oui (Episode 697)

Published: Jan. 7, 2022, 4:08 a.m.
Duration: 57 minutes 51 seconds

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Touched By Ghoul releases new album, ready for NYE at Liars Club (Episode 696)

Published: Dec. 31, 2021, 3:04 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 57 seconds

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The celebrated return of Punk Rock Doc Daryl Wilson (Episode 695)

Published: Dec. 29, 2021, 2:51 p.m.
Duration: 52 minutes 43 seconds

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Music treasure Ike Reilly looks to the future, talks about remarkable past (Episode 694)

Published: Dec. 22, 2021, 3:51 a.m.
Duration: 39 minutes 6 seconds

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Plain White Tom: The man behind Plain White Ts, Million Miler and Humans Were Here (Episode 693)

Published: Dec. 17, 2021, 4:51 a.m.
Duration: 41 minutes 33 seconds

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The future of non-alcoholic beer is... delicious. Meet Jeff Stevens of Well Being Brewing (Episode 692)

Published: Dec. 10, 2021, 3:29 a.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 9 seconds

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KT's Kids benefit preview with Scott Lucas, Herb Rosen & KT Augustyn (Episode 691)

Published: Dec. 9, 2021, 3:58 a.m.
Duration: 29 minutes 18 seconds

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Sci-Fi and Fantasy come alive on stage at Otherworld Theatre (Episode 690)

Published: Dec. 7, 2021, 3:05 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 39 seconds

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Wheatonites Unite! Matt Derda at 302 Wheaton (Episode 689)

Published: Nov. 23, 2021, 4:43 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 38 seconds

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Russian mythology and Italian sausage: Talking Atomika over Johnnies Beef with comics creator Sal Abbinanti (Episode 688)

Published: Nov. 22, 2021, 4:22 a.m.
Duration: 38 minutes 58 seconds

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More bizarre than Battle Royale and far bloodier than The Ring - A.V. Clubs Katie Rife talks Suicide Club (Episode 687)

Published: Nov. 20, 2021, 3:14 a.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 21 seconds

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The Last Days of Capitalism takes on social class disparity, white privilege and authenticity (Episode 686)

Published: Nov. 19, 2021, 3:43 a.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 56 seconds

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Cupid for Christmas aims arrow for Hulu this weekend (Episode 685)

Published: Nov. 18, 2021, 4:01 a.m.
Duration: 16 minutes 12 seconds

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From thrift store find to record company publisher: Unearthing Lorna Donley and the Veil (Episode 684)

Published: Nov. 18, 2021, 3:18 a.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 15 seconds

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Mysterious Chicago band Miirrors reflect on their future (Episode 683)

Published: Nov. 11, 2021, 3:09 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 25 seconds

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BACK IN THE CAR with Hushdrops and Village Inn Pizzeria (Episode 682)

Published: Nov. 9, 2021, 4:18 a.m.
Duration: 37 minutes 44 seconds

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Paranormal Activity documentarian and Hell House LLC producer Joe Bandelli talks found footage (Episode 681)

Published: Nov. 6, 2021, 1:57 a.m.
Duration: 29 minutes 14 seconds

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Dan Vapid and the Cheats are back with Escape Velocity (Episode 680)

Published: Nov. 3, 2021, 2:47 a.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 22 seconds

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Bhoomi makes Indian cuisine accessible for Chicago (Episode 679)

Published: Nov. 2, 2021, 2:29 a.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 8 seconds

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B-Movie themes collide with Chicago in George Zak's latest artwork (Episode 677)

Published: Oct. 27, 2021, 2:43 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 19 seconds

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AAW returns to Berwyn for Jim Lynam Memorial Tournament (Episode 676)

Published: Oct. 27, 2021, 12:49 a.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 50 seconds

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500 Miles to Memphis go DIY and release best album (Episode 675)

Published: Oct. 26, 2021, 2:40 a.m.
Duration: 40 minutes 47 seconds

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Is Wolfden Brewing haunted? (Episode 674)

Published: Oct. 23, 2021, 11:11 p.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 18 seconds

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Dez Money talks about his genetic ties to rock and roll and his musical path forward (Episode 673)

Published: Oct. 19, 2021, 2:11 a.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 16 seconds

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Songs From a Scene preview with LBC, the Dog & Everything and One Life (Episode 672)

Published: Oct. 18, 2021, 3:13 a.m.
Duration: 45 minutes 35 seconds

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Singer/songwriter Nathan Graham returns to Car Con Carne! (Episode 671)

Published: Oct. 15, 2021, 2:29 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 19 seconds

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The Chicago International Film Festival After Dark (Episode 670)

Published: Oct. 13, 2021, 2:21 a.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 25 seconds

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Haunted house time! Lets go to 13th Floor and the Old Joliet Haunted Prison! (Episode 669)

Published: Oct. 12, 2021, 2:17 a.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 44 seconds

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Do you dare face... THE MUSIC BOX OF HORRORS? (Episode 668)

Published: Sept. 30, 2021, 2:24 a.m.
Duration: 37 minutes 59 seconds

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The punk rock past and dark fairy tale future of Camille Rose Garcia (Episode 667)

Published: Sept. 24, 2021, 2:38 a.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 7 seconds

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Last Call for Adderall! Cap Gun Heroes are back! (Episode 665)

Published: Sept. 23, 2021, 2:33 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 1 second

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BLACKSTARKIDS at Riot Fest 2021 (Episode 664)

Published: Sept. 20, 2021, 12:40 p.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 37 seconds

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Melkbelly at Riot Fest 2021 (Episode 663)

Published: Sept. 20, 2021, 12:35 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 47 seconds

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Airstream Futures at Riot Fest 2021 (Episode 662)

Published: Sept. 20, 2021, 3:02 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 51 seconds

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The Orphan the Poet at Riot Fest 2021 (Episode 661)

Published: Sept. 19, 2021, 2:14 a.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 7 seconds

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Gymshorts at Riot Fest 2021 (Episode 660)

Published: Sept. 19, 2021, 2:06 a.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 47 seconds

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Les Savy Fav at Riot Fest 2021 (Episode 659)

Published: Sept. 19, 2021, 1:56 a.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 39 seconds

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Hepcat returns, right when we need them most-RIOT FEST 2021 (Episode 658)

Published: Sept. 19, 2021, 1:49 a.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 53 seconds

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Not a bad day to be day drinking: Devon Kay and the Solutions at RIOT FEST 2021 (Episode 657)

Published: Sept. 19, 2021, 1:37 a.m.
Duration: 11 minutes 59 seconds

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Mighty Mighty Bosstones co-founding member Johnny Vegas talks RIOT FEST 2021 (Episode 656)

Published: Sept. 19, 2021, 1:25 a.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 38 seconds

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My back is broken! Im interviewing Bollweevils again! RIOT FEST 2021 (Episode 655)

Published: Sept. 19, 2021, 1:14 a.m.
Duration: 16 minutes 34 seconds

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Safety, accessibility and unity: Building the Humanity is the Genre Festival (Episode 654)

Published: Sept. 17, 2021, 2:50 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 2 seconds

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Welcome to Septemburger (Episode 653)

Published: Sept. 14, 2021, 2:28 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 37 seconds

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Beverly Art Walk strolls into 8th year (Episode 652)

Published: Sept. 11, 2021, 2:11 a.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 57 seconds

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Chicago Philharmonics new Composer in Residence Marcus Norris (episode 651)

Published: Sept. 8, 2021, 2:19 a.m.
Duration: 58 minutes 28 seconds

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The Joy Thieves: Defying expectations on American Parasite (Episode 650)

Published: Sept. 3, 2021, 2:54 a.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 41 seconds

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Beloved Chicago band Pulsars return with "largely unheard lost tracks from your favorite weirdos" (Episode 649)

Published: Sept. 1, 2021, 2:51 a.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 22 seconds

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Local black metal project Annihilus is raw, primal and awesome (Episode 648)

Published: Aug. 24, 2021, 2:27 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 59 seconds

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The Stranglers return with Dark Matters: An interview with J.J. Burnel (Episode 647)

Published: Aug. 18, 2021, 4:50 p.m.
Duration: 29 minutes 31 seconds

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Blind Adam and the Federal League release new album on Anti-Flags A-F Records (Episode 646)

Published: Aug. 18, 2021, 2:28 a.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 8 seconds

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The beer! The food! Crushed By Giants redefines what River North can be (Episode 645)

Published: Aug. 11, 2021, 2:23 a.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 1 second

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BEHOLD... THE GIANT PORK TENDERLOIN SANDWICH from The Rambler Kitchen + Tap (Episode 644)

Published: Aug. 10, 2021, 2:39 a.m.
Duration: 25 minutes

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The superheroic life and music of the man behind V is for Villains (Episode 643)

Published: Aug. 8, 2021, 10:13 p.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 10 seconds

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The plight of concert photographers, fair use and entertainment law (Episode 642)

Published: Aug. 5, 2021, 3:18 a.m.
Duration: 58 minutes 18 seconds

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WWEs Damian Priest and his whirlwind year (Episode 641)

Published: July 29, 2021, 11:33 a.m.
Duration: 9 minutes 5 seconds

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WWE Intercontinental Champion Apollo Crews ready for SummerSlam (Episode 640)

Published: July 28, 2021, 12:54 p.m.
Duration: 12 minutes 44 seconds

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The band everyone falls in love with on first listen: Rev. Peytons Big Damn Band (Episode 639)

Published: July 27, 2021, 2:54 a.m.
Duration: 51 minutes 4 seconds

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Pizza for Everyone! Crust Fund Pizzas John Carruthers talks new book, Chicago charities and PIZZA (Episode 638)

Published: July 24, 2021, 4:06 a.m.
Duration: 42 minutes 58 seconds

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The menu masterpieces of Cobra Lounges Chef Jason Gilmore (Episode 637)

Published: July 22, 2021, 12:04 a.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 33 seconds

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Homegrown Arts and Music Festival returns for 9th annual event (Episode 636)

Published: July 21, 2021, 3:26 a.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 52 seconds

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Beer and BBQ: Fire and Smoke BBQ Company at Mikerphone Brewing (Episode 635)

Published: July 17, 2021, 9:57 p.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 18 seconds

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Sex work: A whores-eye-view with sex worker rights advocate Kaytlin Bailey (Episode 634)

Published: July 16, 2021, 2:12 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 40 seconds

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Hideout co-owner Tim Tuten: From Saturdays CIVL fundraiser into the future (Episode 633)

Published: July 15, 2021, 9:47 p.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 4 seconds

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Jon Langford previews Pine Valley Cosmonauts tribute to Tom Waits at the Hideout (Episode 632)

Published: July 15, 2021, 1:16 p.m.
Duration: 10 minutes 15 seconds

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Mapping America: Using maps to tell Americas origin story (Episode 631)

Published: July 14, 2021, 2:20 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 27 seconds

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For the Fallen Dreams/Flowers For Dorian drummer Marc Esses eats himself at Epic Deli (Episode 630)

Published: July 10, 2021, 11:55 p.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 42 seconds

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Rock critic Jessica Hopper talks about her newly revised and expanded First Collection book release (EPISODE 628)

Published: July 2, 2021, 9:06 p.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 44 seconds

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From the bottom of a canyon to the top of Chicago songwriting: Steve Dawson (Episode 627)

Published: June 29, 2021, 2:16 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 18 seconds

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Mike Lust discusses excellent new Demented Wings album while eating Dantes wings (Episode 626)

Published: June 24, 2021, 3 a.m.
Duration: 59 minutes 20 seconds

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South side culture, hidden treasures and beer: Chris Lanuti of Southside Pod (Episode 625)

Published: June 23, 2021, 2:45 a.m.
Duration: 49 minutes 6 seconds

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Tiffany brings sunlight and joy while promoting Shadows (Episode 624)

Published: June 22, 2021, 1:24 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 35 seconds

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Cobra Lounge welcomes a return to normalcy (Episode 623)

Published: June 18, 2021, 2:55 a.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 54 seconds

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Vicious Kicks, hot sausage and a songwriting triumph for David Singer (Episode 622)

Published: June 17, 2021, 3:18 a.m.
Duration: 38 minutes 33 seconds

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Record Store Day live from Siren Records (Episode 620)

Published: June 12, 2021, 5:56 p.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 51 seconds

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WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre (Episode 619)

Published: June 10, 2021, 3:54 p.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 11 seconds

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Transforming painful reminders of gang life or human trafficking enslavement into beautiful art: Ink 180 (Episode 618)

Published: June 10, 2021, 3:11 a.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 28 seconds

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The FEW Spirits distillery tour and conversation with Paul Hletko (Episode 617)

Published: June 8, 2021, 3:29 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 22 seconds

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Launching the podcasts-to-vinyl 'Phonation' project (Episode 616)

Published: June 3, 2021, 2:22 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 48 seconds

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Rancid tribute and 924 Gilman St: Alex Botkin from Lavasocks Records (Episode 615)

Published: May 28, 2021, 4:34 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 21 seconds

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Letdown joins us for hot dogs as we RETURN TO THE CAR! (Episode 614)

Published: May 27, 2021, 3:08 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 59 seconds

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State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois (Episode 613)

Published: May 25, 2021, 8:54 p.m.
Duration: 54 minutes 34 seconds

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'Throwing the Game' 20 years later: Lucky Boys Confusion (Episode 612)

Published: May 25, 2021, 3:47 a.m.
Duration: 46 minutes 50 seconds

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'Situation Chicago 2' benefit album arrives this week (Episode 611)

Published: May 21, 2021, 2:20 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 10 seconds

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Band in Austria/Banned in America: DeeCRACKS (Episode 610)

Published: May 18, 2021, 1:25 p.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 32 seconds

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We are stronger together than what we are divided - Humanity is the Genre (Episode 609)

Published: May 15, 2021, 2:10 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 14 seconds

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Giallo cinema! Hong Kong Cat 3! Its cinephile night with Stephanie Sack (Episode 608)

Published: May 11, 2021, 2:29 a.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 48 seconds

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The Inevitables, Less Than Jake, Fueled By Ramen, Paper & Plastick: The world of Vinnie Fiorello (Episode 607)

Published: May 8, 2021, 2:52 a.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 33 seconds

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Tavern-style meets speakeasy chic for charity: CRUST FUND PIZZA (Episode 605)

Published: May 6, 2021, 2:39 a.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 36 seconds

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Nightmare fuel and a cool song with a violin: The joy of DEAD ANIMAL ASSEMBLY PLANT (Episode 604)

Published: May 3, 2021, 2:11 a.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 5 seconds

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Girly sounds: The electronic world of Julian Beeston (Episode 603)

Published: April 30, 2021, 2:52 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 36 seconds

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The Surprise Restaurant Manager - Author/consultant Ken McGarrie talks about the hospitality business (Episode 602)

Published: April 29, 2021, 2:31 a.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 7 seconds

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Happy Half-O-Ween! The Music Box of Horrors is back this weekend! (Episode 601)

Published: April 28, 2021, 1:52 a.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 22 seconds

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Episode 600 (Part Five) - Jesse Valenciana, Superkick, Guardrail, OutDREJAS and Till Morning

Published: April 27, 2021, 2:25 p.m.
Duration: 42 minutes 14 seconds

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Episode 600 (Part Four) - Hot Doug, Dag Juhlin, David Singer, Hi Ho, Dan Dougherty and more!

Published: April 27, 2021, 2:20 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 3 minutes 25 seconds

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Episode 600 (Part Three) - Fort Francis, Liars Club, Amy Guth, Yes Factory, Mike Bratton and more!

Published: April 27, 2021, 2:04 p.m.
Duration: 58 minutes 11 seconds

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Episode 600 (Part Two) - Stubhy, Local H, Daryl Wilson, Denis Buckley, Kristina Cottone and more!

Published: April 27, 2021, 1:49 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes 54 seconds

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Episode 600 (Part One) Josh Caterer, Martin Atkins, Broken Robots and more!

Published: April 27, 2021, 1:33 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 4 minutes 59 seconds

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Tiny Kingdoms on Car Con Carne (Episode 599)

Published: April 22, 2021, 2:13 a.m.
Duration: 16 minutes 17 seconds

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Eve 6s Max Collins from the archives (Episode 598)

Published: April 20, 2021, 1:41 p.m.
Duration: 16 minutes 47 seconds

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Chicago radio legend Kevin Matthews introduces Elevator a Go Go (Episode 597)

Published: April 20, 2021, 2:12 a.m.
Duration: 39 minutes 27 seconds

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Justice Hill establishes himself in Room With a View (Episode 596)

Published: April 17, 2021, 2:05 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 16 seconds

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The breweries of the Dixie Highway Brewery Trail (Episode 595)

Published: April 16, 2021, 2:13 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 22 seconds

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S.W.A.T. / SoA star Kenny Johnson talks about dyslexia, arm wrestling and acting (Episode 594)

Published: April 15, 2021, 3:55 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 59 seconds

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The 80s vibe of transcontinental duo Rain Rabbit (Episode 593)

Published: April 15, 2021, 2:43 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 4 seconds

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Trauma, struggle, treatment and hope: Djunahs Donna Diane (Episode 592)

Published: April 14, 2021, 1:55 a.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 30 seconds

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MAKS the Fox returns after 5 years with stunning album That We Exist (Episode 591)

Published: April 13, 2021, 2 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 12 seconds

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The Rotten Drapes on Car Con Carne (Episode 590)

Published: April 10, 2021, 2:27 a.m.
Duration: 10 minutes 49 seconds

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The sonic growth and prolific past year of Marina City (Episode 589)

Published: April 9, 2021, 2:40 a.m.
Duration: 29 minutes 22 seconds

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PRAVDA Records: Profile of an enduring indie label with Kenn Goodman (Episode 588)

Published: April 8, 2021, 2:25 a.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 23 seconds

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Making dystopias fun again with 'Utopia PR' author Adam Bender (Episode 587)

Published: April 7, 2021, 2:06 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 51 seconds

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Unearthing sports-related music treasures with Rick Gieser (Episode 585)

Published: April 2, 2021, 3:22 a.m.
Duration: 37 minutes 38 seconds

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Bubbles Erotica: Proof that Morton Grove rocks (Episode 584)

Published: March 31, 2021, 2:36 a.m.
Duration: 16 minutes 17 seconds

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Artist George Zak previews Odd Kid Art's Andersonville Galleria showcase (Episode 583)

Published: March 30, 2021, 3:05 a.m.
Duration: 39 minutes 27 seconds

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Surrealist is the perfect showcase of OK COOLs raw, reflective indie rock (Episode 582)

Published: March 27, 2021, 2:16 a.m.
Duration: 16 minutes 11 seconds

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Quantum Mirror: Mind-blowing subversion off the Mag Mile (Episode 581)

Published: March 25, 2021, 2:07 a.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 44 seconds

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Liquid Souls groove returns: The Mars Williams interview (Episode 580)

Published: March 24, 2021, 2:36 a.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 32 seconds

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Evanstons Temperance Beer Co. talks community, music and fire pits (Episode 579)

Published: March 23, 2021, 2:46 a.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 28 seconds

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Suburban thrash band Having Kittens readies new album (Episode 578)

Published: March 22, 2021, 2:04 a.m.
Duration: 12 minutes 41 seconds

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Celebrating 50 years of Chicago pizza legend Lou Malnatis Pizzeria (Episode 577)

Published: March 20, 2021, 1:50 a.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 26 seconds

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Studio time with Soundmine Studios Dennis Tousana (Episode 576)

Published: March 19, 2021, 2:12 a.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 27 seconds

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Celtic rockers Avondale Ramblers give me one for the ditch (Episode 575)

Published: March 16, 2021, 2:03 a.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 15 seconds

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Craft beer for mental health: THINGS WE DONT SAY IPA (Episode 574)

Published: March 13, 2021, 3:33 a.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 22 seconds

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The lost album from Chicagos Urban Idols (Episode 573)

Published: March 11, 2021, 12:25 a.m.
Duration: 16 minutes 3 seconds

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The horrors youre about to witness cannot be unseen - PSYCHO GOREMAN writer/director Steven Kostanski (Episode 572)

Published: March 10, 2021, 5 a.m.
Duration: 11 minutes 57 seconds

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Time to get fit: Enter CHI-SOCIETY (Episode 571)

Published: March 10, 2021, 3:21 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 59 seconds

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50 years of Alligator Records: Owner Bruce Iglauer and award-winning blues musician Shemekia Copeland (Episode 570)

Published: March 9, 2021, 1:32 a.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 13 seconds

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Talking '100 Days to Live' w/ the twisty thriller's lead actress Heidi Johanningmeier (Episode 569)

Published: March 7, 2021, 3:31 p.m.
Duration: 29 minutes 53 seconds

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The highly listenable, instrumental, post rock/metal/progressive sounds of Coyote Man (Episode 568)

Published: March 5, 2021, 3:01 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 31 seconds

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St. Patrick’s Day flicks, Italian movies & Kiss Meets the Phantom: RIPH drive-in curator Mike Vanderbilt (Episode 567)

Published: March 4, 2021, 1:50 a.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 27 seconds

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Spaghetti western garage rock operetta inspired by the character Chong Li from the martial arts film Bloodsport - Devils Teeth (Episode 566)

Published: March 3, 2021, 3:38 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 37 seconds

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Spawns journey from the Image explosion through the Spawn Universe: Editor Thomas Healy (Episode 565)

Published: March 2, 2021, 3:15 a.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 47 seconds

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Electric-pop duo Butcher and the Florist (Episode 564)

Published: Feb. 25, 2021, 3:12 a.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 42 seconds

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Badfinger, the Beatles and Breaking Bad - Guitarist Joey Molland (Episode 563)

Published: Feb. 24, 2021, 3:27 a.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 3 seconds

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Vintage finds at the sustainable, charitable Capucine (Episode 562)

Published: Feb. 23, 2021, 2:56 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 12 seconds

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Claudia restaurant has a new forever home for Chef Trevor Teichs culinary innovations (Episode 561)

Published: Feb. 19, 2021, 3:45 a.m.
Duration: 37 minutes 39 seconds

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They live on take-out food, sing about it and talk about it: Fuzzbucket (Episode 560)

Published: Feb. 18, 2021, 3:40 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 6 seconds

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The romantic and artistic partnership at the core of Fairview: Matt and Lizzy (Episode 559)

Published: Feb. 17, 2021, 2:59 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 23 seconds

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Poverty, revenge, religion and violence: Comics creator Sal Abbinantis The Hostage (Episode 558)

Published: Feb. 16, 2021, 3:53 a.m.
Duration: 50 minutes

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Olympic gold medalist/activist/author/legend Greg Louganis (Episode 557)

Published: Feb. 15, 2021, 5:30 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 1 second

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Tomahawk guitarist Duane Denison talks new album, band history (Episode 556)

Published: Feb. 14, 2021, 9:56 p.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 17 seconds

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Chicagos man of the people, comedian Pat Tomasulo previews Zanies event (Episode 555)

Published: Feb. 12, 2021, 8:31 p.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 47 seconds

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'Woke' star T. Murph previews Zanies comedy special (Episode 554)

Published: Feb. 12, 2021, 3:26 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 50 seconds

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Joe Shanahan (Metro), Scott Lucas (Local H) & Jerry Bryant (JBTV) - Episode 553

Published: Feb. 12, 2021, 12:55 a.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 53 seconds

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Sicilian street food hits Chicago streets. Meet Sfera owners Steven and Daniela (Episode 552)

Published: Feb. 11, 2021, 3:56 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 18 seconds

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Tequila seltzer has arrived in Illinois! Cracking open Freshie with Paige and Ryne Ismenger (Episode 551)

Published: Feb. 11, 2021, 3:08 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 48 seconds

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Building networks for suicide survivors: Amy Kartheiser talks about Under the Same Sky (Episode 550)

Published: Feb. 10, 2021, 3:04 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 15 seconds

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The wolf and the crow of masked duo Canvus visit Car Con Carne (Episode 549)

Published: Feb. 9, 2021, 3:18 a.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 28 seconds

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Handsome Naked talks turkey sandwiches, puppetry and football (Episode 548)

Published: Feb. 7, 2021, 11:48 p.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 23 seconds

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The retro soul, garage rock & roll of Black Bolts (Episode 547)

Published: Feb. 4, 2021, 3:19 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 44 seconds

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The perils of being an independent musician: Author/songwriter Kat Goldman (Episode 546)

Published: Feb. 3, 2021, 3:34 a.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 52 seconds

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Mob movies, cult movies, romance(ish) movies and more: Rock Island Public House drive-in (Episode 545)

Published: Feb. 3, 2021, 2:41 a.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 13 seconds

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The rape kit: Its Chicago origins and history, told by Dr. Tristin Engels (Episode 544)

Published: Jan. 30, 2021, 3:36 a.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 40 seconds

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Lookout! Records history with the Smugglers Grant Lawrence (Episode 543)

Published: Jan. 29, 2021, 4:30 a.m.
Duration: 57 minutes 1 second

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Stupid Rad entrepreneurship: The merch world of Simeon Meyer (Episode 542)

Published: Jan. 27, 2021, 3:43 a.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 25 seconds

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What does SFA mean? Singer/songwriter Jennifer Hall will never tell. (Episode 541)

Published: Jan. 26, 2021, 3:46 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 20 seconds

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COVID-19: Where weve been, and where were going (Dr. Daryl Wilson) - Episode 540

Published: Jan. 23, 2021, 4:17 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 4 minutes 31 seconds

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Erica Nicole Clark: Teacher by day. Stand-up comic by night. Mr. Ts daughter always. (Episode 539)

Published: Jan. 22, 2021, 3:46 a.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 47 seconds

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This is what hopelessness and despair sound like... and its awesome. Meet 5RVLN5 (Episode 538)

Published: Jan. 16, 2021, 3:30 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 56 seconds

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Joel McHale talks Stargirl, The Soup and why we all need a Ken Jeong (Episode 537)

Published: Jan. 14, 2021, 4 p.m.
Duration: 16 minutes 14 seconds

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Southside Jake stays on brand, drinks Busch Light (Episode 536)

Published: Jan. 14, 2021, 4:01 a.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 20 seconds

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Malort: When you need to unfriend someone in person. CH Distillery owner Tremaine Atkinson (Episode 535)

Published: Jan. 12, 2021, 11:48 p.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 27 seconds

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What will become of us - The approachable goth of the Well Tempered (Episode 534)

Published: Jan. 12, 2021, 3:50 a.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 31 seconds

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Craft brewing with a community focus: Sketchbook Brewing (Episode 533)

Published: Jan. 9, 2021, 5:43 a.m.
Duration: 42 minutes 26 seconds

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Dont do really dumb things - Dads Great Advice for Teens with Marc Fienberg (Episode 532)

Published: Jan. 8, 2021, 3:48 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 25 seconds

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Kung-fu movies! Music movies! Robot movies! The Big Lebowski! Let’s go to the drive-in! (Episode 531)

Published: Jan. 8, 2021, 2:24 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 59 seconds

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TheLINE makes music-making a family affair (Episode 530)

Published: Jan. 6, 2021, 3:25 a.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 14 seconds

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Get your adorable Bobo the dog calendar and support The Atlas Moth (Episode 529)

Published: Jan. 4, 2021, 2:22 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 5 seconds

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Blown-off and solo for the last show of 2020 (Episode 528)

Published: Dec. 31, 2020, 3:25 a.m.
Duration: 11 minutes 10 seconds

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Chicago comedian Calvin Evans headlines Zanies for NYE (Episode 527)

Published: Dec. 30, 2020, 2:32 a.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 20 seconds

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Let's drink Soju and bring on the new year! Mikis Park in River North (Episode 526)

Published: Dec. 29, 2020, 3:12 a.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 8 seconds

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Another walk through the pop-art studio of painter George Zak (Episode 525)

Published: Dec. 24, 2020, 4:25 a.m.
Duration: 39 minutes 13 seconds

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From 'The Last Dance' specials to 'Pizza and Parm': The year in dining innovations from Cornerstone Restaurant Group (Episode 524)

Published: Dec. 23, 2020, 3:41 a.m.
Duration: 40 minutes 21 seconds

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New slasher flick GetAWAY brings old school horror to VOD: Writer/Director Blayne Weaver & Actress Emma Norville (Episode 523)

Published: Dec. 22, 2020, 3:30 a.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 34 seconds

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Shoes next: The history of 'signature shoes' with author Ryan Trembath (Episode 522)

Published: Dec. 19, 2020, 3:30 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 26 seconds

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Chicago dining in 2020: Fooditors Mike Gebert (Episode 521)

Published: Dec. 18, 2020, 3:25 a.m.
Duration: 29 minutes 16 seconds

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Rock star brings music and light to war-ravaged countries: Lanny Cordola (Episode 520)

Published: Dec. 17, 2020, 4:23 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 18 minutes 43 seconds

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Wine, Andersonville and community: A visit with Lindsey Anderson-Perez of Uvae (Episode 519)

Published: Dec. 16, 2020, 3:22 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 19 seconds

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AWOLNATION/Distillers tour manager launches skateboard company (Episode 518)

Published: Dec. 15, 2020, 3:05 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 53 seconds

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Baseball and rock come together in 'Baseball Furies' documentary (Episode 517)

Published: Dec. 11, 2020, 3:56 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 38 seconds

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See Xmas classics & creepy lesser-known flicks @ the Rock Island Public House drive-in (Ep 516)

Published: Dec. 11, 2020, 2:59 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 39 seconds

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Friday Pilots Club looks to the future (and better in gold) - Episode 515

Published: Dec. 10, 2020, 3:31 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 27 seconds

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KTs Kids preview with Liar's Club, Local H and Katie Augustyn (Episode 514)

Published: Dec. 9, 2020, 3:34 a.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 21 seconds

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The smells of Chicago come alive in candle form at Beverly Dry Goods (Episode 513)

Published: Dec. 8, 2020, 3:18 a.m.
Duration: 16 minutes 48 seconds

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A successful pandemic-era food business created out of 'spite': Hardbittenn (Episode 512)

Published: Dec. 8, 2020, 2:31 a.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 15 seconds

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Whisky, gin, and tequila gifts for all tastes and budgets: Sebastien Derbomez of William Grant (Episode 511)

Published: Dec. 4, 2020, 3:38 a.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 19 seconds

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Firefighters helping kids who are fighting serious illness: Kurt DeGroot of Project Firebuddies (Episode 510)

Published: Dec. 3, 2020, 3:53 a.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 36 seconds

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Storm King Comics, John Carpenter movies and the entertainment business: Sandy King Carpenter (Episode 509)

Published: Dec. 3, 2020, 2:44 a.m.
Duration: 37 minutes 25 seconds

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Mostly-safe to Google: The very funny Handsome Naked (Episode 508)

Published: Dec. 2, 2020, 4:11 a.m.
Duration: 46 minutes

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Helping Illinois craft breweries: The Nonessential Project (Episode 507)

Published: Dec. 1, 2020, 3:30 a.m.
Duration: 16 minutes 50 seconds

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From cooking in restaurant kitchens to cranking out paintings in the garage: George Zak (Episode 506)

Published: Nov. 28, 2020, 3:43 a.m.
Duration: 37 minutes 52 seconds

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From KFMDM to "PAIN IS GOD": Raymond Watts of PIG (Episode 505)

Published: Nov. 24, 2020, 2:55 p.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 46 seconds

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Wrong War: right band for right now (Episode 504)

Published: Nov. 24, 2020, 3:07 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 29 seconds

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Chicago's independent venues team up for CIVLIZATION FESTIVAL (Episode 503)

Published: Nov. 22, 2020, 6:46 p.m.
Duration: 45 minutes 35 seconds

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The Goddess and Grocer's Debbie Sharpe (Episode 502)

Published: Nov. 22, 2020, 3:30 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 14 seconds

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Digging into the dark, synthy, melodic post punk of Kill Scenes (Episode 501)

Published: Nov. 21, 2020, 3:22 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 52 seconds

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JVO goes solo for Episode 500!

Published: Nov. 20, 2020, 3:11 p.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 58 seconds

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Ascot-wearing Radio Buzzkills frontman readies punk holiday comp (Episode 499)

Published: Nov. 20, 2020, 3:43 a.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 56 seconds

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It's OK not to be OK: Smashing the stigma about talking about suicide w/ Hope for the Day (Episode 498)

Published: Nov. 19, 2020, 3:44 a.m.
Duration: 39 minutes 50 seconds

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Hayley Crusher Cain of 'Poolside glitter trash trio' Hayley and the Crushers (Episode 497)

Published: Nov. 18, 2020, 3:54 a.m.
Duration: 40 minutes 3 seconds

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'Graveyard Sex' takes the prolific Chris Connelly down a deeply personal road (Episode 496)

Published: Nov. 18, 2020, 2:47 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 14 seconds

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Hot Doug talks about life after Hot Doug's (Episode 495)

Published: Nov. 17, 2020, 3:27 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 7 seconds

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The multi-continental siblings in experimental art rock band Jack of None (Episode 494)

Published: Nov. 14, 2020, 3:11 a.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 13 seconds

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DAMMIT, JERRY! A chat with the wonderful Jim O'Heir (Episode 493)

Published: Nov. 13, 2020, 1:26 a.m.
Duration: 37 minutes 50 seconds

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Say 'hello' to 'So Long,' the solo debut from Shannon Candy (Episode 492)

Published: Nov. 12, 2020, 3:37 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 49 seconds

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Drive-in movies, beer and food: Rock Island Public House in Blue Island (Episode 491)

Published: Nov. 12, 2020, 2:06 a.m.
Duration: 10 minutes 16 seconds

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Martin Atkins (PiL, Pigface, Killing Joke) spearheads 'scratch and sniff' music conference (Episode 490)

Published: Nov. 11, 2020, 3:59 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 12 seconds

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Triple Fast Action celebrates 'Michael Jordan anniversary' of 'Cattlemen Don't' (Episode 489)

Published: Nov. 10, 2020, 4:15 a.m.
Duration: 43 minutes 12 seconds

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10+ years of riffs, melodies and swagger: Model Stranger (Episode 488)

Published: Nov. 7, 2020, 3:43 a.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 10 seconds

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Political music, social consciousness and life during lockdown: Adam Gogola (Blind Adam and the Federal League)-Episode 487

Published: Nov. 3, 2020, 3:45 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 59 seconds

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The joys of music on cassette and vinyl: Dan Jarvis & Andy Weber (Episode 486)

Published: Nov. 1, 2020, 6:45 p.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 14 seconds

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Public domain songs updated for the 21st century: PlaybackPlayfwd (Episode 485)

Published: Oct. 31, 2020, 2:34 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 14 seconds

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'Trashy suburban rock duo' readies 'Bloody Disco': SKYD (Episode 484)

Published: Oct. 29, 2020, 2:36 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 29 seconds

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Smoking Popes frontman Josh Caterer prepares to record live album from The Hideout (Episode 483)

Published: Oct. 28, 2020, 3:02 a.m.
Duration: 48 minutes 12 seconds

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'There's nothing more emotionally honest' than horror: Author Peter Counter (Episode 482)

Published: Oct. 27, 2020, 2:28 a.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 1 second

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T1 fest: Punk rock fest goes virtual to fight T1 diabetes (Episode 481)

Published: Oct. 23, 2020, 2:36 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 20 seconds

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The pandemic, broken down day-by-day: Author/Editor Jon Sternfeld (Episode 480)

Published: Oct. 21, 2020, 2:15 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 29 seconds

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From 'Permanent Waves' to 'Presto': Rush in the 1980s with author Martin Popoff (Episode 479)

Published: Oct. 20, 2020, 2:33 a.m.
Duration: 42 minutes

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Celebrating 30 years of Pegboy (Episode 478)

Published: Oct. 17, 2020, 2:43 a.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 27 seconds

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Let's enjoy a Fistful of Bourbon (Episode 477)

Published: Oct. 16, 2020, 2:27 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 18 seconds

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Comedy is medicinal: The standup comedy of Dr. Bill Miller (Episode 476)

Published: Oct. 16, 2020, 1:25 a.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 50 seconds

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Dead Bars release fantastic live album with zero edits: John Maiello (Episode 475)

Published: Oct. 15, 2020, 2:30 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 52 seconds

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Ghost stories and chocolate & Scotch pairings: Glenrothes (Episode 474)

Published: Oct. 13, 2020, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 3 seconds

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'Sound Opinions' hosts Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis (Episode 473)

Published: Oct. 13, 2020, 7:05 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 28 seconds

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The future looks bright: Teen band Neptunes Core (Episode 471)

Published: Oct. 10, 2020, 2:02 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 37 seconds

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Scenes from the pandemic: Author Bill Hayes (Episode 470)

Published: Oct. 9, 2020, 2:15 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 30 seconds

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Skateboarding royalty Manny Santiago previews The Downtown Open SKATE Championship (Episode 469)

Published: Oct. 8, 2020, 1:56 a.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 1 second

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Blues on a Monday: Dave Specter and Billy Branch (Episode 468)

Published: Oct. 6, 2020, 2:22 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 24 seconds

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I love you, and youll learn to love me, too" - The Honeymoon Phase (Episode 467)

Published: Oct. 4, 2020, 7:01 p.m.
Duration: 37 minutes 15 seconds

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New music releases previewed with Denis Buckley (88 Fingers Louie) -Episode 466

Published: Oct. 3, 2020, 3:01 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes 4 seconds

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Band to know: The Head of a Girl (Episode 465)

Published: Oct. 2, 2020, 2:21 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 50 seconds

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The global reach of the blues: Johnny Burgin and Stephanie Tice (Episode 464)

Published: Oct. 1, 2020, 3:24 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 25 seconds

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Don't You Just Hate That? - Author Scott Cohen (Episode 463)

Published: Sept. 30, 2020, 2:26 a.m.
Duration: 11 minutes 10 seconds

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Church frontman Steve Kilbey talks 40 years of music, new solo album 'Eleven Women' (Episode 462)

Published: Sept. 28, 2020, 11:06 p.m.
Duration: 45 minutes 5 seconds

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Wilmette celebrates day of EP release in bed, on Car Con Carne (Episode 461)

Published: Sept. 26, 2020, 2:18 a.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 57 seconds

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Suitable for listening after dark: Diagonal (Episode 460)

Published: Sept. 25, 2020, 2:40 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 38 seconds

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Howling Bells frontperson Juanita Stein readies new 'Snapshot' album (Episode 459)

Published: Sept. 24, 2020, 2:27 p.m.
Duration: 16 minutes 14 seconds

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It's a haunted house in an abandoned casket factory: Evil Intentions (Episode 458)

Published: Sept. 24, 2020, 2:23 a.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 31 seconds

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Turning telemarketing calls into comedy gold: Jason Batchko (Episode 457)

Published: Sept. 23, 2020, 2:45 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 46 seconds

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'The Bill Murray of rock n roll': Ballroom Boxer (Episode 456)

Published: Sept. 22, 2020, 2:14 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 41 seconds

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What does the future hold for the concert business? My chat with concert biz exec Jon Reens (Episode 455)

Published: Sept. 19, 2020, 2:41 a.m.
Duration: 38 minutes 11 seconds

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Lost album: Vigil (S/T). Interview with Vigil bassist Gregg Maizel (Episode 454)

Published: Sept. 18, 2020, 2:21 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 50 seconds

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YIKES! Enjoy an ice cold 'diet punk' with Guardrail (Episode 453)

Published: Sept. 17, 2020, 2:36 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 43 seconds

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From Live Aid to 'Lockdown Club': Midge Ure (Episode 452)

Published: Sept. 16, 2020, 12:47 p.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 4 seconds

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'Bringing comfort & joy to Chicago hospital patients through the power of live music' -Sharing Notes (Episode 451)

Published: Sept. 16, 2020, 2:11 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 55 seconds

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Brace yourself... for the MUSEUM OF TERROR (Episode 450)

Published: Sept. 12, 2020, 3:16 a.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 25 seconds

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'COLD WAVES' festival moves online: Organizers Jason and Kelly Britton Novak (Episode 449)

Published: Sept. 11, 2020, 2:52 a.m.
Duration: 42 minutes 30 seconds

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Reviewing 50 Chicago hot dog joints in 50 days: Author Dennis Foley (Episode 448)

Published: Sept. 10, 2020, 2:58 a.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 35 seconds

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Shades Apart returns after 19-year hiatus with 'Eternal Echo' (Episode 447)

Published: Sept. 9, 2020, 3:10 a.m.
Duration: 42 minutes

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The badass rock and roll artwork of Chris Pienta (Episode 446)

Published: Sept. 8, 2020, 3:02 a.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 37 seconds

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My strange little party with 8-bit crEEps (Episode 445)

Published: Sept. 5, 2020, 2:38 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 22 seconds

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First colon cancer, then possible eviction: The fund to help JBTV's Jerry Bryant (Episode 444)

Published: Sept. 3, 2020, 3:23 a.m.
Duration: 47 minutes 57 seconds

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'StEvEn' creator/social media influencer Parker James talks about Dino Club, music & more (Episode 443)

Published: Sept. 2, 2020, 10:55 p.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 56 seconds

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Walking through an art auction for suicide prevention with I Ya Toyah (Episode 442)

Published: Sept. 2, 2020, 2:57 a.m.
Duration: 28 minutes

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Formerly: Stoop Goodnoise. Now: Camina. (Episode 441)

Published: Sept. 1, 2020, 2:16 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 40 seconds

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You Weren't There: Chicago punk in the 80s with filmmakers Joe Losurdo & Christina Tillman (Episode 440)

Published: Aug. 29, 2020, 2:54 a.m.
Duration: 37 minutes 50 seconds

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"They got tanks coming through right here, and there ain't nothing else you can do" - Songwriter Wyatt Waddell (Episode 439)

Published: Aug. 28, 2020, 2:33 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 7 seconds

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GET THE *%$? INTO THIS INTERVIEW! Martin Atkins (Pigface, PiL, Killing Joke, etc.) - Episode 438

Published: Aug. 27, 2020, 3:14 a.m.
Duration: 54 minutes 48 seconds

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Power pop purveyor Drew Neely talks about his roots and interests (Episode 437)

Published: Aug. 26, 2020, 2:32 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 10 seconds

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Let's talk openly and honestly about suicide. Hope for the Day returns to Car Con Carne (Episode 436)

Published: Aug. 25, 2020, 2:59 a.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 37 seconds

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The twisted and insanely funny mind of illustrator Rich Sparks (Episode 435)

Published: Aug. 22, 2020, 2:14 a.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 56 seconds

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This is a podcast about a girl: The Mr. T Experience (Episode 434)

Published: Aug. 22, 2020, 1:11 a.m.
Duration: 41 minutes 13 seconds

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'Saved by the Bell' analyzed to a methodical, data-rich extreme: Author Matt Pais (Episode 433)

Published: Aug. 21, 2020, 2:24 a.m.
Duration: 29 minutes 47 seconds

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Why would I want to kill you? Is it because Im Black? - Behind the viral "racist Karen in Winnetka" video (Episode 432)

Published: Aug. 20, 2020, 10:10 p.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 30 seconds

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Two bass guitarists. One undeniable post-punk, industrial-flavored sound: Bellhead (Episode 431)

Published: Aug. 19, 2020, 2:56 a.m.
Duration: 38 minutes 38 seconds

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The majestic screenprinted posters of The Bird Machine (Episode 430)

Published: Aug. 18, 2020, 3:12 a.m.
Duration: 47 minutes 22 seconds

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Meet Chicago band Kowloon Bay (Episode 429)

Published: Aug. 17, 2020, 2:02 a.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 53 seconds

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Hockey star Brent Sopel dedicates post-NHL career to helping kids struggling with dyslexia (Episode 428)

Published: Aug. 15, 2020, 3:11 a.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 56 seconds

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Talking Heads drummer Chris Frantz talks about his career in music (Episode 427)

Published: Aug. 13, 2020, 8:27 p.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 49 seconds

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'Bombs Away' with Chicago 'party punks' the Run Around (Episode 426)

Published: Aug. 12, 2020, 2:26 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 26 seconds

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Cold Beaches' new album 'Drifter' is the right release for right now (Episode 425)

Published: Aug. 11, 2020, 2:21 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 30 seconds

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12 hours after downtown Chicago was looted: Reporter Bob Chiarito (Episode 424)

Published: Aug. 11, 2020, 12:40 a.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 9 seconds

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Checking in with Broken Robots on new music and quarantine advice for struggling addicts-in-recovery (Episode 423)

Published: Aug. 7, 2020, 2:51 a.m.
Duration: 16 minutes 43 seconds

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Beer made by nerds for nerds: Empirical Brewery with Eric Oren (Episode 422)

Published: Aug. 5, 2020, 2:48 a.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 44 seconds

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The less-told story of German-born Jews fighting the Nazis: Documentarian Steve Karras (Episode 421)

Published: Aug. 4, 2020, 1:32 a.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 1 second

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The Webstirs debut new song, hang out on Car Con Carne! (Episode 420)

Published: July 31, 2020, 2:13 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 27 seconds

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It's a Car Con Carne homecoming for original co-host Mike Bratton (Episode 419)

Published: July 30, 2020, 2:38 a.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 3 seconds

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Comedian Hari Rao talks about comedy during COVID-19 (Episode 418)

Published: July 29, 2020, 2:33 a.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 39 seconds

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Happy National Scotch Day! I'm celebrating with Kevin from Glenfiddich! (Episode 417)

Published: July 28, 2020, 2:08 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 49 seconds

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Award-winning comic artist Dan Dougherty rocks on solo music release (Episode 416)

Published: July 25, 2020, 3:08 a.m.
Duration: 38 minutes 29 seconds

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Behind the new horror film '1BR': David Marmour, Alok MIshra and Naomi Grossman (Episode 415)

Published: July 24, 2020, 1:51 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 4 minutes 28 seconds

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Kali Masi's Sam Porter talks about new music, old demos and playing Riot Fest (Episode 414)

Published: July 23, 2020, 2:13 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 38 seconds

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From 'Terrifier' to Marilyn Manson: Guitarist/composer Paul Wiley (Episode 413)

Published: July 22, 2020, 2:40 a.m.
Duration: 47 minutes 6 seconds

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Nick Perri delivers an orgy of psych/blues/funk/rock on new album (Episode 412)

Published: July 21, 2020, 1:19 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 37 seconds

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Talking tattoos, rum, punk rock & counterculture with Sailor Jerry Rum's 'Gravy' Thomas (Episode 411)

Published: July 18, 2020, 2:42 a.m.
Duration: 43 minutes 12 seconds

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Kansas lead singer Ronnie Platt talks band history and 'The Absence of Presence' (Episode 410)

Published: July 17, 2020, 2:57 a.m.
Duration: 36 minutes

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'Carne' returns to Car Con Carne: The magnificent meats of Happy to Meat You and Master Chef Scott Fischer (Episode 409)

Published: July 16, 2020, 3 a.m.
Duration: 42 minutes 10 seconds

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'Situation Chicago' double LP set to raise money for Chicago venues (Episode 408)

Published: July 15, 2020, 2:27 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 43 seconds

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Guest Host Herb Rosen (Liar's Club) chats with 8 different music guests in one show! (Episode 407)

Published: July 13, 2020, 3:24 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes 1 second

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Bad Cop / Bad Cop talks with Guest Host Gillian McGhee (Episode 406)

Published: July 11, 2020, 3:24 a.m.
Duration: 50 minutes 7 seconds

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Guest host Stubhy (Lucky Boys Confusion) revisits 'Songs From a Scene' with a roundtable chat (Episode 405)

Published: July 9, 2020, 3:50 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 12 minutes 8 seconds

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Cannabis Con Carne: Guest host Tim Virgin chats with Next Green Wave CMO Ryan Lange (Episode 404)

Published: July 8, 2020, 2:28 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 39 seconds

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GUEST HOST WEEK - Dr. Daryl Wilson interviews Rise Against's Joe Principe (Episode 403)

Published: July 7, 2020, 2:08 a.m.
Duration: 56 minutes 43 seconds

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'Real World' alum Andre Comeau delivers rocking new EP, live performance (Episode 402)

Published: July 4, 2020, 2:31 a.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 35 seconds

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Michael McDermott asks 'What in the World' on new album (Episode 401)

Published: July 3, 2020, 2:58 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 16 seconds

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'Records' truly is his middle name: Radio Hall of Famer John Landecker (Episode 400)

Published: July 2, 2020, 2:46 a.m.
Duration: 43 minutes 20 seconds

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KOVAL Distillery is a groundbreaking Chicago treasure (Episode 399)

Published: July 1, 2020, 2:30 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 24 seconds

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From the streets of Harvey to the stratosphere with Frank Sinatra: Legendary comedian Tom Dreesen (Episode 398)

Published: June 30, 2020, 2:44 a.m.
Duration: 38 minutes 2 seconds

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Xoe Wise: From scooter pop-ups to the new album "Air" (Episode 397)

Published: June 27, 2020, 1:28 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 20 seconds

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Local H at Harvest Moon Drive-In in Gibson City, IL (Episode 396)

Published: June 26, 2020, 1:07 a.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 38 seconds

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The remarkable and inspirational story of V is for Villains (Episode 395)

Published: June 25, 2020, 4:59 a.m.
Duration: 2 hours 5 minutes 49 seconds

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Stoner metal/doom band Black Road talks horror, pot and music (Episode 394)

Published: June 24, 2020, 4:12 a.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 12 seconds

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Michael Shannon is one of our era's greatest actors (Episode 393)

Published: June 19, 2020, 8:27 p.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 50 seconds

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August Hotel interview and performance (Episode 392)

Published: June 18, 2020, 9:39 p.m.
Duration: 16 minutes 29 seconds

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Live performance and conversation with Chicago artist Nathan Graham (Episode 391)

Published: June 18, 2020, 3:05 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes

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Digging into the defiant Chicago roots of Chicago's Bloodshot Records with Rob Miller (Episode 390)

Published: June 17, 2020, 2:40 a.m.
Duration: 42 minutes 6 seconds

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Crossover episode with Pop-Punk & Pizza Podcast (Episode 389)

Published: June 15, 2020, 8:49 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 3 minutes 31 seconds

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Western Automatic shares album picks, talks about 'The Fugitive' (Episode 388)

Published: June 13, 2020, 2:29 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 50 seconds

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Innovation and entrepreneurship for Chicagos creatives: 2112 (Episode 387)

Published: June 12, 2020, 1:08 a.m.
Duration: 29 minutes 31 seconds

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Buckledown Brewing in Lyons (Episode 386)

Published: June 12, 2020, 1:06 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 48 seconds

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Father's Day gift guide from William Grant & Sons (Episode 385)

Published: June 10, 2020, 2:32 a.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 11 seconds

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Let's all go to the drive-in! Louie Mendicino of Chicago Drive-In talks Bridgeview opening (Episode 384)

Published: June 9, 2020, 10:52 p.m.
Duration: 12 minutes 39 seconds

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Passion for beer: The history of Spiteful Brewing (Episode 383)

Published: June 9, 2020, 2:48 a.m.
Duration: 16 minutes 12 seconds

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The need for diversity and inclusion in the craft beer business: Haymarket Brewing (Episode 382)

Published: June 6, 2020, 1:25 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 52 seconds

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'Righteously good' conversation with Jace Rhea of Church Street Brewing (Episode 381)

Published: June 5, 2020, 3:19 a.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 53 seconds

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Paul McCartney's DJ Chris Holmes talks music and forward-thinking tech (Episode 380)

Published: June 1, 2020, 2:31 a.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 43 seconds

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Metal Monkey Brewing (Beer Week) - Episode 379

Published: June 1, 2020, 12:57 a.m.
Duration: 16 minutes 39 seconds

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Lights Over Bridgeport perform "Little Devil" and chat on Car Con Carne (Episode 378)

Published: May 30, 2020, 3:08 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 13 seconds

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Local H announcement: Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In Theatre in Gibson City on 6/25/20! (Episode 377)

Published: May 29, 2020, 7:58 p.m.
Duration: 11 minutes 36 seconds

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The bleak and wonderful sounds of Chicago musician Tim Larson (Episode 376)

Published: May 29, 2020, 2:18 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 54 seconds

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Supergirl... Black... Molly Danger... Firestorm! The comics work of Jamal Igle (Episode 375)

Published: May 28, 2020, 1:57 a.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 11 seconds

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Live performance and fun chat with Superkick! (Episode 373)

Published: May 25, 2020, 2:14 a.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 58 seconds

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The art and science of podcasting -Dynasty Podcast's Jaime Black (Episode 372)

Published: May 23, 2020, 2:31 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 34 seconds

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"In the end were only worth what we leave behind" - AM Taxi's Adam Krier (Episode 371)

Published: May 22, 2020, 2:12 a.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 16 seconds

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Veil of Maya guitarist Marc Okubo talks new album, Chicago roots (Episode 370)

Published: May 21, 2020, 1:29 a.m.
Duration: 10 minutes 23 seconds

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It's cocktail hour with Lettuce Entertain You's L. Woods restaurant! (Episode 369)

Published: May 20, 2020, 2:31 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 21 seconds

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Jazz legend/Chicago icon Ramsey Lewis (Episode 368)

Published: May 19, 2020, 7:46 p.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 29 seconds

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Live performance and interview from Hi Ho (Episode 367)

Published: May 19, 2020, 2:24 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 2 seconds

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SHIM (ex-Sick Puppies) creates artistic blueprint for music's new future-Episode 366

Published: May 19, 2020, 1:43 a.m.
Duration: 38 minutes 57 seconds

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Self-care in a time of collective trauma: A new chat with Hope for the Day (Episode 365)

Published: May 17, 2020, 4:48 p.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 48 seconds

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Confronting racism and extremism with 'Breaking Hate' author Christian Picciolini (Episode 364)

Published: May 15, 2020, 9:31 p.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 7 seconds

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The rabbits-foot-luck, discography and Chicago connections of NONPOINT (Episode 363)

Published: May 15, 2020, 2:54 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 21 seconds

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From the Blackhawks to the whiskey barrel: Hockey hall-of-famer/distiller Ed Belfour (Episode 362)

Published: May 14, 2020, 7:50 p.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 7 seconds

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Monsters, werewolves, super-heroes and Walter White: A visit with comics creator Steve Ellis (Episode 361)

Published: May 13, 2020, 2:35 a.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 25 seconds

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The sounds, style and next steps for Chicago musician Emily Blue (Episode 360)

Published: May 12, 2020, 1:13 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 21 seconds

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Harmony House for Cats president Ann Dieter (Episode 359/Animal Week)

Published: May 9, 2020, 1:59 a.m.
Duration: 10 minutes 1 second

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PAWS Chicago (Episode 358/Animal Week)

Published: May 7, 2020, 7:39 p.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 19 seconds

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One Tail at a Time Dog Rescue Executive Director Heather Owen (Episode 357/Animal Week)

Published: May 7, 2020, 2:07 a.m.
Duration: 11 minutes 31 seconds

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Alive Rescue founder Kristen Gerali (Episode 356/Animal Week)

Published: May 5, 2020, 10:30 p.m.
Duration: 9 minutes 50 seconds

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Chicagoland Bully Breed Rescue founder Carolyn Giannopoulos (Episode 355 / Animal Week)

Published: May 5, 2020, 2:29 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 41 seconds

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Chicago musician Blake Smith (Fig Dish, Caviar, Prairie Cartel, Forgotten Species) talks about his battle with COVID-19 (Episode 354)

Published: May 2, 2020, 2:15 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 20 seconds

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The man whose work's been heard on Lego Batman, Weezer, CeeLo and Austin & Ally: Oh, Hush (Episode 353)

Published: May 1, 2020, 2:45 a.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 3 seconds

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This band is catnip for all men: HUNTSMEN (Episode 352)

Published: April 30, 2020, 2:31 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 5 seconds

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Yes Factory checks in from quarantine (Episode 351)

Published: April 29, 2020, 2:57 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 55 seconds

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There's no better time than the present to learn the guitar: Fender Guitars' Mary Keenan (Episode #350)

Published: April 28, 2020, 1:08 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 51 seconds

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New song alert! Fort Frances debuts 'From Lake Michigan With Love' on Car Con Carne (Episode 349)

Published: April 27, 2020, 2:21 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 30 seconds

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Chicago venue roundtable on weathering COVID-19: CIVL action (Episode 348)

Published: April 26, 2020, 10:45 p.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 21 seconds

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Girl Named Nino performs on Podcast Named Car Con Carne (Episode 347)

Published: April 25, 2020, 1:16 a.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 39 seconds

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Car Con Carne Extra - Felix Da Housecat from 2003

Published: April 24, 2020, 8:38 p.m.
Duration: 9 minutes 31 seconds

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Synthesizing music and fashion: FEE LION (Episode 346)

Published: April 24, 2020, 2:35 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 3 seconds

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Raconteur... troubadour... son of Libertyville... Ike Reilly (Episode 345)

Published: April 23, 2020, 2:26 a.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 48 seconds

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FEW Spirits: Distilling world-class whiskey and rye in the former home of temperance (Episode 344)

Published: April 22, 2020, 12:07 a.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 37 seconds

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Til Morning: More than just 'Okay' (Episode 343)

Published: April 21, 2020, 3:35 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 12 seconds

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New music on the way from Friday Pilots Club (Episode 342)

Published: April 18, 2020, 3:27 a.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 4 seconds

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Scotch talk while quarantined on a boat: Naomi Leslie of Belvanie (Episode 341)

Published: April 17, 2020, 1:43 a.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 7 seconds

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Styx drummer Todd Sucherman finds his voice on 'Last Flight Home' (Episode 340)

Published: April 16, 2020, 4 a.m.
Duration: 38 minutes 26 seconds

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Meet the new classic rock: ROOKIE delivers veteran-level album (Episode 339)

Published: April 15, 2020, 2:34 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 51 seconds

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Chicago singer/songwriter David Singer brings his sweet science to Quarantine Con Carne (Episode 338)

Published: April 14, 2020, 3:07 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 10 seconds

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Friday night's a great night for Scotch: Tracie Franklin of Glenfiddich (Episode 337)

Published: April 11, 2020, 1:58 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 57 seconds

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Chemlab's Jared Louche checks in from London (Episode 336)

Published: April 9, 2020, 2:29 p.m.
Duration: 41 minutes 19 seconds

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Mental health in the time of pandemic: Its (still) OK not to be OK. Catching back up with Hope for the Day (Episode 335)

Published: April 9, 2020, 2:28 a.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 7 seconds

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The Trotter Project: Helping Chicago communities and the service industry (Episode 334)

Published: April 8, 2020, 2:17 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 32 seconds

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Let's drink rum! Ashley Thomas from Sailor Jerry joins us for virtual cocktails (Episode 333)

Published: April 4, 2020, 1:40 a.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 56 seconds

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Sunshine Boys ready album #2 while sheltering at home (Episode 332)

Published: April 3, 2020, 2:40 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 15 seconds

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Chicago band Baby Cuts eats pizza, debuts new song live (Episode 331)

Published: April 2, 2020, 2:04 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 53 seconds

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Rock and roll photography: Shooting icons with Bobby Talamine (Episode 330)

Published: April 1, 2020, 2:17 a.m.
Duration: 38 minutes 17 seconds

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Vegan cooking demo with plant-based media advocate Elysabeth Alfano (Episode 329)

Published: March 31, 2020, 2:11 a.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 54 seconds

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Finished 'Tiger King' yet? Talking about Big Cat Rescue with former employee/zookeeper Brian Czarnik (Episode 328)

Published: March 29, 2020, 11:17 p.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 7 seconds

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International Whiskey Day with Aberlour's Callum O'Donnell (Episode 327)

Published: March 28, 2020, 2:09 a.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 44 seconds

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Phillip-Michael Scales performs live from his kitchen on Car Con Carne (Episode 326)

Published: March 27, 2020, 2:42 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 29 seconds

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Talking local music, radio and food with Jill Hopkins of Vocalo's 'Morning Amp' (Episode 325)

Published: March 26, 2020, 1:43 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 33 seconds

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Avantist guitarist unveils new solo project while sheltering-at-home (Episode 324)

Published: March 25, 2020, 1:55 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 28 seconds

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'I ended up in Fort Wayne, dude': The Letdown story (Episode 323)

Published: March 24, 2020, 1:46 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 54 seconds

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The first Car Con Carne Town Hall! (Episode 322)

Published: March 23, 2020, 11:58 p.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 42 seconds

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Impulsive Hearts 'Cry All the Time' in a time of sheltering-at-home (Episode 321)

Published: March 21, 2020, 2:40 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 43 seconds

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101 WKQX DJs Tim Virgin and Jon Manley talk COVID-19, snacks on Quarantine Con Carne (Episode 320)

Published: March 20, 2020, 2:18 a.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 15 seconds

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Hope for the Day in the time of pandemic: Mike Vinopal (Episode 319)

Published: March 19, 2020, 2:20 a.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 43 seconds

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Take the Reins on St. Patrick's Day - Episode 318

Published: March 18, 2020, 2:35 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 31 seconds

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Stubhy of LBC talks about the reissue of the band's 1st album, MS and comic books (Episode 317)

Published: March 17, 2020, 3:28 a.m.
Duration: 38 minutes 54 seconds

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Happy St. Patrick's Day! Making cocktails with Tullamore D.E.W. (Episode 316)

Published: March 17, 2020, 2:57 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 56 seconds

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Punk rock vs. COVID-19: Daryl Wilson (Bollweevils), Josh Caterer (Smoking Popes) and Denis Buckley (88 Fingers Louie) - Episode 315

Published: March 16, 2020, 3:17 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 33 seconds

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Running a small business in Chicago during COVID-19: Patrick Brower of Challengers Comics (Episode 314)

Published: March 14, 2020, 11:17 p.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 50 seconds

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Lagunitas Tap Room and the art curation of Chris Pienta (Episode 313)

Published: March 14, 2020, 10:42 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 58 seconds

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Getting shamrocked outside Dante's Tavern: Live music from The Avondale Ramblers (Episode 312)

Published: March 11, 2020, 1:42 a.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 21 seconds

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Songs about being loaded and loaded mac and cheese pizza: The Blind Staggers at Beacon Tap (Episode 311)

Published: March 5, 2020, 3:52 a.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 19 seconds

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'The biggest scene event of the year' - The return of Chicago's Cupcakes (Episode 310)

Published: Feb. 27, 2020, 3:34 a.m.
Duration: 40 minutes 48 seconds

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The path from addiction and jail through recovery and music-making: Broken Robots at Delightful Pastries (Episode 309)

Published: Feb. 21, 2020, 3:41 a.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 33 seconds

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Burgers! Metal! It's a Kuma's Fest preview with The Atlas Moth (Episode 308)

Published: Feb. 16, 2020, 3:14 a.m.
Duration: 40 minutes 47 seconds

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Grave Podcaster's Union: Soul Asylum's Dave Pirner from 'Runaway Train' to published author (Episode 307)

Published: Feb. 14, 2020, 11:12 p.m.
Duration: 11 minutes 48 seconds

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One-woman industrial army I Ya Toyah at Gale Street Inn (Episode 306)

Published: Feb. 7, 2020, 2:50 a.m.
Duration: 38 minutes 41 seconds

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SIAMES does their first U.S. interview inside a car (Episode 305)

Published: Jan. 31, 2020, 4:46 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 50 seconds

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Zero-proof whiskey and gin: 'We literally cannot make this fast enough for demand' (Marcus Sakey of Ritual Zero Proof) - Episode 304

Published: Jan. 30, 2020, 3:01 a.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 3 seconds

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Where to Eat in Chicago: Fooditor at Finom Coffee (Episode 303)

Published: Jan. 24, 2020, 3:24 a.m.
Duration: 50 minutes 7 seconds

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Mest: Growing up and moving forward (Episode 302)

Published: Jan. 19, 2020, 10:15 p.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 21 seconds

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Episode 301 - Yacht metal rocks! The Band Royale talks about their new album, touring and the truth about Chicago pizza

Published: Jan. 14, 2020, 4:20 a.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 54 seconds

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Episode 300! Rockford band Yes Factory debuts two new songs live!

Published: Jan. 8, 2020, 2:07 a.m.
Duration: 41 minutes 40 seconds

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Plain White T's frontman talks T's, future projects (Episode 299)

Published: Dec. 23, 2019, 9:08 p.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 13 seconds

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Lucky Boys Confusion takes on MS for benefit event (Episode 298)

Published: Dec. 23, 2019, 8:53 p.m.
Duration: 8 minutes 22 seconds

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Let's talk local music with Brian Shamie (Chicago Soundcheck/Daily Herald) - Episode 297

Published: Dec. 23, 2019, 8:39 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 59 seconds

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El Famous is back, and they've never sounded better (Episode 296)

Published: Dec. 23, 2019, 8:26 p.m.
Duration: 10 minutes 52 seconds

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Chicago band Park and Main talks outside Bottom Lounge (Episode 295)

Published: Dec. 23, 2019, 8:16 p.m.
Duration: 9 minutes 2 seconds

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All aboard Transit Tees - Talking Chicago retail while eating food from the Delta (Episode 294)

Published: Dec. 19, 2019, 9:38 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 40 seconds

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Country star Emma White carves her own path in music industry: Conversation outside Haymarket Pub & Brewery (Episode 293)

Published: Dec. 7, 2019, 2:36 a.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 59 seconds

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Alice Cooper and Beasto Blanco, through the eyes of bass titan Chuck Garric (Episode 292)

Published: Nov. 30, 2019, 10:57 p.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 28 seconds

Chuck Garric (bass, Alice Cooper / frontman and guitar, Beasto Blanco) returns to Car Con Carne before an Alice Cooper gig at the Genessee in Waukegan.

Discussed this week:

  • Why do punk bands have the best names?
  • Cannibalism!
  • Chuck: Beast on stage, zen guy off stage.
  • Chuck\'s eating habits.
  • The relentless Alice Cooper tour cycle: "The highway is my home."
  • What mishaps happen onstage with Alice Cooper?
  • Beasto Blanco\'s latest album, "We Are."
  • Since Chuck plays with Alice in Alice\'s band and Calico Cooper in Beasto Blanco, is he essentially a family member?
  • That time when Alice drew the "devil\'s hand" in poker.
  • When Chuck started playing with Ronnie James Dio: "I owe everything to Ronnie."
  • Chuck\'s thoughts on the Dio hologram.
  • Guitar music has to come back.
  • The first record Chuck ever bought.
  • The white lie Chuck told when he got the gig with Alice Cooper.

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'There's not a moment in my life that I'm not living with this' - Lucky Boys Confusion's Stubhy on MS (Episode 291)

Published: Nov. 30, 2019, 12:38 a.m.
Duration: 49 minutes 34 seconds

Kaustubh "Stubhy" Pandav (Lucky Boys Confusion) and Brad Chagdes (Hoodie Life) join Car Con Carne this week to discuss Stubhy\'s recent MS diagnosis and the upcoming benefit event, "MS SUCKS." (Side note: I\'m emceeing the event!)

Thanks to our friends at Casa Indigo for providing the fantastic tacos and chorizo fries!

Discussed:

  • Kaustubh\'s adjustment to life with MS.
  • How Brad and bandmates reacted to the diagnosis.
  • Kaustubh is known as an "invisible" in the MS community.
  • How has MS affected Stubhy\'s ability to perform?
  • Casa Indigo is part of Kaustubh\'s healing.
  • The Bottom Lounge event on 12/21/19.
  • The lessons Kaustubh took from his father and applied to facing multiple sclerosis.
  • People with MS who\'ve reached out to Kaustubh since he announced his diagnosis.
  • "MS is one of those diseases (where)... you don\'t get anything back."
  • The "tinkle clock" ticks faster when you have MS.
  • Car Con Carne first! We get hit by a dipshit who didn\'t know how to park his Highlander (23:25-ish). "Not even the Highlander needs a Highlander."
  • Kaustubh and Brad kept the podcast going as I inspected the car.
  • Do Kaustubh and Adam Krier (Lucky Boys Confusion) like each other?
  • I\'m a nihilist.
  • Brad was busted looking stoic.
  • MS Sucks will be an annual event.
  • What dealing with insurance is like when you have MS.
  • Kaustubh\'s MS-fueled need to pee brought the show to a close.

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Death by cocktail sauce with Local H and Liar's Club (Episode 290)

Published: Nov. 23, 2019, 2:37 a.m.
Duration: 29 minutes 50 seconds

This is a great episode with fantastic people: Scott Lucas (Local H) and Herb Rosen (Liar\'s Club) join me for fried and smoked delights from Hagen\'s Fish Market (5635 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60634).

One consistent thread throughout the show is our self-inflicted discomfort from using too much spicy St. Elmo\'s cocktail sauce. We even went as far as to basically do shots of it (20:45-ish). That was a bad idea.

Discussed this week:

  • The new Local H release, which will be previewed at Liar\'s Club on 11/23/19.
  • Scott\'s experience with producer Steve Albini.
  • Herb has previously smoked Scott\'s turkey.
  • The 16th annual KT\'s Kids benefit at Liar\'s Club on 12/8/19.
  • We ordered roughly $1200 of fish from Hagen\'s.
  • Herb is a grouchy old man.
  • Doing shots of cocktail sauce: In the words of Herb, "As soon as you breathe in, you\'re fucked."
  • The Liar\'s Club bathrooms get a .5 on a 10 scale ("unbearable").
  • Herb\'s connection to Joe Walsh.
  • The Eagles album "The Long Run" SUUUUCCCCCKKKS.
  • Herb threatened us with lower GI stories.

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Blood People unbox their namesake burger at Good Measure (Episode 289)

Published: Nov. 21, 2019, 2:15 a.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 21 seconds

Blood People are back on the podcast after a couple years away! We recorded at the fantastic River North restaurant Good Measure (226 W. Chicago Avenue), and Chef Matt joined us for the show!

We sampled the limited-time-only Blood People burger (Beyond Burger, CBD cashew butter, jalapeno and black grape jelly, Fritos, and an onion bun). Singer Aly Jados describes it as "kindergarten chic." We also ended our meal with "Fried Pun\'kin Pie." It\'s amazing. Discussed this week:

  • The ferociousness of Blood People live.
  • I love a cool concert poster.
  • I\'m number 69.
  • We "unbox" the Blood People burger.
  • The secret to eating the burger can be found in "The Breakfast Club."
  • Why CBD cashew butter? "We\'re rock and rollers, James."
  • Blood People is *right there*.
  • Blood People\'s Riot Fest strategy was amazing.
  • The fries were "fresh adjacent."
  • Blood People offer a full-bodied cathartic release.
  • The weird request Mickey made of me the last time I did a stage intro for them.

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'You are destined to experience most things bewildered and alone'

Published: Nov. 17, 2019, 7:24 p.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 58 seconds

Entrepreneur Steve Gadlin (I Want to Draw a Cat for You, Raccoon Penis Bones, Two-Film t-shirt, OddBox) joins me this week for pierogi in Chicago\'s Loop area. It\'s been a bit... the last time Steve was on the show was EPISODE FIVE.

Discussed this week:

  • The all-new monthly subscription service OddBox (subscribe at oddboxthebox.com).
  • The things I would do in order to take a nap might surprise you.
  • The flu shot knocks you out.
  • The "Two film" t-shirt concept: An idea that was ahead of its time.
  • "I Want to Draw a Cat for You."
  • "Steve Gadlin\'s Star Makers."
  • The strange story of selling raccoon penis bones.
  • OddBox is a bargain at any price.
  • OddBox is very "Gadlnian."
  • Steve\'s in the process of creating FOMO.
  • Want in on the first month of OddBox? Order by 11/21!

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Meet my new best friends, The Reaganomics (Episode 287)

Published: Nov. 12, 2019, 4:12 a.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 5 seconds

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Digging into Dan Vapid's punk rock resume - Dan Vapid and the Cheats (Episode 286)

Published: Nov. 12, 2019, 3:57 a.m.
Duration: 12 minutes 44 seconds

Dan Vapid's been around the punk rock block for decades now, creating indelible music with bands like Screeching Weasel, the Methadones, Riverdales, the Queers and Sludgeworth.

After road tripping across Illinois, he pulled up in front of the Forge in Joliet, got out of his car and jumped right into mine with Dan Vapid and the Cheats band members Simon and Dillon.

We quickly covered Dan's career (he had to get into the venue to perform), but we hit all the high notes.

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88 Fingers Louie returns!(Episode 285)

Published: Nov. 12, 2019, 3:40 a.m.
Duration: 9 minutes 32 seconds

It's the return of Denis and Dan, as they prepared to play at this year's T1 Fest.

88 Fingers Louie is a favorite band of Car Con Carne and these two guys are some of Car Con Carne's favorite humans.

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The enduring kickassness of Smoking Popes - Episode 284

Published: Nov. 12, 2019, 3:27 a.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 5 seconds

Car Con Carne favorite and theme song creator Josh Caterer returns to the show after Smoking Popes delivered yet another phenomenal show, closing out the first annual T1 Fest at the Forge in Joliet.

This episode is sponsored by C&H Financial Services.

Discussed on the show:

  • Caterer brother/Smoking Pope Matt Caterer uses stage performance as his sole exercise regimen. #GOALS
  • My mistaken identity situation with Matt Caterer.
  • My ongoing mispronunciation of Popes drummer Mike Felumlee\'s surname.
  • Why do people spoil setlists for themselves?
  • Dan Vapid crashed the podcast!
  • The art of mixing a setlist with old and new songs.
  • I wouldn\'t blow smoke up Josh\'s ass.
  • We recorded on the "good side" of Joliet.
  • The band\'s live set was a little "loosey goosey" that night.
  • Josh was in Apocalypse Hoboken for a minute.
  • Secondhand smoke at the Forge damn near killed me.
  • Why on earth haven\'t people been eating on Car Con Carne lately?
  • The next time I interview Josh, it\'ll be in Lombard and it\'ll be for breakfast.

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Punk rock vs. Type 1 Diabetes: CapGun Heroes and T1 Fest (Episode 283)

Published: Nov. 12, 2019, 2:55 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes

Joe and Jimmy from CapGun Heroes opened Day Two of T1 Fest at the Forge in Joliet, and also happen to be the brains behind the festival. They explain the very personal reason for launching the event, and what we can do to help.

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A live performance before heading to prison: Zombie Schoolboy at the Old Joliet Prison (Episode 282)

Published: Nov. 8, 2019, 4:49 p.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 9 seconds

Craig and Billy of Zombie Schoolboy joined me outside the gates of the Old Joliet Prison for a podcast in the "bad" part of Joliet. They played an acoustic version of "Hey California" in the car before we drove around to the other side of the prison for a late night tour (thanks, Greg!). You can watch us take the tour here.

This episode is sponsored by C & H Financial Services. Small business owners: See how they can save you an almost-stupid amount of money!

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He plays in all the bands and eats all the BBQ. Jason Narducy: From Verboten to Split Single (and all points in between) - Episode 281

Published: Oct. 31, 2019, 2:25 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 10 seconds

Jason Narducy (Bob Mould, Split Single, Superchunk, Verbow, Verboten, Jason and Alison, so much more) met me for conversation and THE MOTHERLOAD at City Barbeque in Park Ridge (123 N Northwest Pkwy, Park Ridge, IL 60068). City Barbeque basically set us up with one of everything. I\'m still wrestling with the meat sweats as I type this.

Advance warning: Verboten: The Musical is opening January 26th at the Chopin Theatre!

This episode is sponsored by C & H Financial Services. C&H will also upgrade your business to THE INDUSTRY\'S LEADING Point of Sale system to streamline every aspect of your business for NO COST.

Discussed this week:

  • The similarities between my car and Jason\'s grandmother\'s car.
  • The first time Jason and I met. No way would he remember.
  • Bob Mould\'s Riot Fest set, and the things that made it special to Jason.
  • What makes Guided By Voices tick? It\'s beer.
  • The lasting impact of Bob Mould\'s "Workbook" album.
  • Bob Mould is going to rage to his grave.
  • Bob Mould\'s band doesn\'t practice? Seriously?
  • Our friendship is at "tin shareable" level.
  • The mythology of Jason\'s first band, Verboten, has grown into something epic.
  • The correlation between Jason and Dave Grohl.
  • Verboten: The Musical. OPENING JANUARY 26 AT THE CHOPIN THEATRE!
  • Mike Mills is playing on the new Split Single album. MIKE FREAKING MILLS. Jason: "I was obviously thrilled that he said (he\'d play on the album)."
  • The first time Jason played in front of Mike Mills was awkward.
  • What the future holds for Jason.

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Episode 280 - The Mizzerables are only here for the boos (recorded at 13th Floor Haunted House)

Published: Oct. 23, 2019, 2:09 a.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 34 seconds

It\'s spooky season on Car Con Carne, and this episode finds the podcast at 13th Floor Haunted House in Melrose Park. Joining me for the experience is the Mizzerables (Joe and Korey), whose most recent album, "whatever... this sucks," is a hooky, guitar-driven collection of melodic punk. Discussed this week:

  • The Mizzerables don\'t know techno. They\'re a pop punk band.
  • The disorienting aspects of some of 13th Floor\'s rooms.
  • This was the first haunted house Joe went to in literal decades.
  • "(Haunted house actors) can\'t touch you anymore." "Anymore??"
  • Star Trek: The Next Generation lost its footing when Worf\'s kid joined the show.
  • The men of the Mizzerables are looking sharp in sweater vests with nothing underneath.
  • What\'s up with the Mizzerables wanting to change their name a while back?
  • Dan Precision (88 Fingers Louie) has a too-hard-to-pronounce surname.
  • The political nature of some of the Mizzerables\' music.
  • Suburbs: Pro or con?
  • Did the Mizzerables honestly want to do the podcast?
  • Car Con Carne is in the running for "Best Music Podcast" in the Chicago Reader\'s "Best of Chicago 2019" poll!

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Episode 279 - Deep in the bowels of Hellsgate haunted house with 88 Fingers Louie.

Published: Oct. 19, 2019, 2:03 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 51 seconds

Oh, man... what a fun episode! I met up with Dan and Nat from 88 Fingers Louie in Lockport, Illinois to join me in walking through Hellsgate Haunted House. You can listen to hear what we thought about it, and hear what Hellsgate creator John Laflamboy has to say about its history and vision.

Discussed this week:

  • 88 Fingers Louie Denis Buckley, a frequent CCC guest, may not have had the intestinal fortitude to take on Hellsgate.
  • The mystery ghoul who followed us through our entire journey through Hellsgate.
  • How John conceptualized the haunted house: Legos!
  • Some of the highlights of walking through Hellsgate.
  • Dan kept his cool throughout the haunt.
  • Dan\'s a grower, not a shower.
  • There are a lot of people employed by Hellsgate.
  • Seriously big bands have used the Hellsgate property for videos.
  • Hellsgate is ever-changing.
  • The "swamp water" effect... so cool.
  • I have the crap scared out of me around the 15:20 mark. It was amazing.
  • What\'s next for 88 Fingers Louie (T1 Fest!).

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Episode 278 - The Chicago mixtape (crossover episode with Make Us a Mixtape)

Published: Oct. 13, 2019, 1:46 a.m.
Duration: 41 minutes 39 seconds

This week, Car Con Carne crosses over with the "Make Us a Mixtape" podcast, hosted by comedians Paul Faravhar and Marty DeRosa. The premise is simple: Their weekly guest makes them a 5-song mixtape and they collectively talk about the tape, song by song. I chose "Chicago music" as my theme. Here\'s what we talked about this week, over food from Big & Littles:

  • Paul says Portillo\'s makes the best Chicago burger. Marty: "(Picking Portillo\'s as the best) is a coward\'s move."
  • The art of crafting a mixtape.
  • The tyranny of "Make Us a Mixtape"s rules.
  • Guilty pleasures: Are they bullshit?
  • How do you eat your food? One item at a time?
  • My love of Kuma\'s.
  • My first playlist created for this episode, which was rejected.
  • The quintessential Chicago band when I was young: Naked Raygun.
  • The appeal of "album play" concerts.
  • Paul doesn\'t know his Adam Ant history. I assigned him homework.
  • The 90s in Chicago music.
  • Paul blames record companies for shitty music.
  • Indie rock is alive and well in Chicago.
  • Guitars are alive and well in Chicago.
  • James: "I hate Lollapalooza." Paul (shocked): "WHY?"
  • Paul likes going to Lollapalooza to hang out in the VIP section.
  • Paul: "Do you remember the band Live?" James: (inaudible eye roll)
  • "I know a lot of recovering Limp Bizkit fans"
  • The charm of AM Taxi, and their emergence from the suburban scene.
  • The best concert I ever saw... it was a whiiiiiiile ago.
  • Paul thought mosh pits started in the 90s.
  • Metro is clearly the best rock club.
  • I wasn\'t young enough or punk enough for Fireside shows.
  • The legacy of Wesley Willis.
  • Rock over London, Rock on Chicago!
  • Paul made a post-break-up mix tape for an ex. Marty and I understand that as being a fucked up move.
  • Counting Crows completely fucking suck.
  • Paul: "You have to admit that at the time, (Counting Crows)... " Me: "No." Paul: "They were the biggest thing.... " James: "No."

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Episode 277 - The brothers in the Safes talk family and 'Winning Combination' at Haymarket

Published: Oct. 10, 2019, 1:56 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 30 seconds

Frankie and Patrick O\'Malley of the Safes join me for a meal at Haymarket Pub & Brewery (737 W. Randolph). Discussed on the show this week:

  • There are 4 O\'Malleys in the Safes... and they come from a family of 11 kids
  • The new album, "Winning Combination"
  • The album is about "growing up and sharing music and passing music down"
  • Haymarket makes ridiculously good burgers.
  • The Safes 16th annual Night Before Thanksgiving is coming up at Beat Kitchen!
  • The band\'s sound: Midwestern? Power pop?

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Episode 276 - Former Chicago Bear Jay McElroy talks about playing for his hometown team

Published: Oct. 6, 2019, 3:03 a.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 14 seconds

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Episode 275-Triple amputee/war hero/Gary Sinise Foundation rep Bryan Anderson

Published: Oct. 6, 2019, 2:42 a.m.
Duration: 9 minutes 30 seconds

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Episode 274 - Former South Side Hit Man Eric Soderholm talks baseball, spirituality

Published: Oct. 6, 2019, 2:31 a.m.
Duration: 12 minutes 11 seconds

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Episode 273 - NHL star Brent Sopel at the Brent Sopel Celebrity Golf Tournament

Published: Oct. 6, 2019, 2:15 a.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 37 seconds

Former Blackhawk/Stanley Cup winner Brent Sopel has wrestled with dyslexia his entire life. These days, he's throwing everything he has at helping kids with dyslexia, through the Brent Sopel Foundation.

Car Con Carne was live all day at the first annual Brent Sopel Celebrity Golf Tournament, and Brent returned to the podcast to explain everything about it.

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Episode 272 - NFL star Tim Tyrrell and I bond over a shared AC/DC love

Published: Oct. 4, 2019, 2:34 a.m.
Duration: 8 minutes 32 seconds

I'm pretty sure Tim Tyrrell (Steelers, Rams, Bills, Falcons) and I are besties at this point. It really comes down to a mutual passion for all things AC/DC. He was honestly surprised by my favorite AC/DC song (you'll have to listen to learn what it is).

While outside the Brent Sopel Celebrity Golf Tournament on 10/2/19, we also talk at length about Tyrrell's incredible career in the NFL, his post-NFL charitable work and more!

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Episode 271 - Ex-Chicago White Sox pitcher Adam Russell remembers his time on the South Side

Published: Oct. 4, 2019, 2:05 a.m.
Duration: 8 minutes 27 seconds

Former Sox hurler Adam Russell talked about his career and playing with the phenomenal talent that populated the White Sox in the late-00s.

We talked at the Brent Sopel Celebrity Golf Tournament on 10/2/19. Russel's a great storyteller... you'll love hearing about pitching his first game in the bigs and the awkward situation in his post-MLB business career.

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Episode 270 - Damn you people! This is golf. Not a rock concert! (Christopher McDonald / "Shooter McGavin")

Published: Oct. 4, 2019, 1:41 a.m.
Duration: 8 minutes 16 seconds

This is a fun one. I'm joined by actor Christopher McDonald, who's been in EVERYTHING. That said, he's easily most recognized for playing Shooter McGavin in Happy Gilmore.

He jumped in the car early in the day as it was parked at the 18th hole of the Brent Sopel Celebrity Golf Tournament on 10/2/19.

We talked about Shooter, Thelma and Louise, Superman, Grease 2 and a lot more...

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Haex at Cold Waves VIII (Episode 269)

Published: Sept. 25, 2019, 2:40 a.m.
Duration: 9 minutes 30 seconds

Adam and Sarah of Haex jumped into the Mazda after opening night 4 of Cold Waves VIII. Discussed on this episode:

  • Sarah really wanted to whisper her way through the entire episode.
  • How Haex got involved with Cold Waves.
  • How Adam and Sarah found their path to industrial music.
  • Haex\'s relationship with depression, especially as it relates to Cold Waves: "I just feel like poop sometimes."
  • How Adam and Sarah create Haex music together.

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Hey Man, Nice Podcast: Richard Patrick of FILTER (Episode 268)

Published: Sept. 25, 2019, 2:15 a.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 23 seconds

Richard Patrick of Filter is an enduring rock hero and it was a thrill to chat with him before Filter headlined Cold Waves VIII at Metro in Chicago.

  • Has Richard always been accepted by the industrial scene?
  • Discovering his music passion and trying to get signed in Ohio.
  • Hooking up with Trent Reznor and joining Nine Inch Nails.
  • The importance of playing Metro in Chicago.
  • The 20-year anniversary of "Title of Record"
  • The personal issues Richard faced during the "Title of Record" era: "I was fully drug-laden, absolutely exploring the realm of addiction."
  • Richard\'s then-secret relationship with D\'arcy Wretsky of Smashing Pumpkins.
  • "Every single song on (Title of Record) is about (D\'arcy)."
  • The show that was cancelled in El Paso because of promised "Trump bashing."
  • Filter\'s ongoing support for the troops and visits overseas.
  • Was "The Amalgamut" where the wheels came off?
  • The importance of "giving back" to people fighting addiction: "It\'s completely possible to get sober... suicide is never an option."
  • The current political climate: "I\'m getting angrier and angrier."
  • The fate of the PledgeMusic album, "ReBus."
  • Richard loves doing movie scores.

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Industrial legend Paul Barker (Ministry, Revolting Cocks, Lard, etc.) talks at Cold Waves VIII (Episode 267)

Published: Sept. 25, 2019, 1:24 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 14 seconds

  • Paul\'s feeling about Ministry: Is it positive? Acrimonious?
  • When was the last time Paul talked with Al Jourgensen? The answer: Very recently! In summary, "The door is open."
  • Paul\'s favorite Ministry album? It\'s not "Psalm 69."
  • Paul\'s current music status: "I\'m going to finish a new record of my own... I hope to finish it by the end of the year."
  • Balancing Paul\'s business (Malekko Heavy Industry) and his music.
  • The industrial music community and how it comes together for Cold Waves.
  • "Ostensibly I could be (a survivor)."

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Preaching to the perverted: Pop Will Eat Itself at Cold Waves (Episode 266)

Published: Sept. 21, 2019, 10:44 p.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 58 seconds

Graham Crabb and Mary Byker of the long-running Pop Will Eat Itself jump into the car before headlining the first night of Cold Waves VIII at Metro. Discussed on this episode:

  • Everyone knows and has played with everyone else. Mary, in particular, is in Pigface and first became well-known for Gaye Bykers on Acid.
  • The all-inclusive, un-pigeonholeable, sound of PWEI.
  • The anniversary of PWEI\'s "This is the Day... " album. Mary: "I just realized what a really great record it was... it\'s a genuinely overlooked, great record."
  • PWEI in the early 90s, and dealing with major labels.
  • Graham is the only "through line" in the PWEI story.
  • The ongoing role of technology in PWEI\'s music.
  • The importance of talking about suicide.

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CHEMLAB talks career highs and lows at Cold Waves VIII (Episode 265)

Published: Sept. 21, 2019, 2:38 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 25 seconds

Jared Louche from CHEMLAB jumps in the car for a chat in front of Metro as Cold Waves VIII kicked off! Jared is a charismatic, intelligent, well-spoken, wildly creative guy with a dark past that he owns as he continues to look forward. Discussed on the show:

  • Jared "carries a lot of stories with him."
  • Remembering Jamie Duffy, whose life is celebrated at Cold Waves.
  • The "unreality" of working in the restaurant business.
  • Chicago is "home" to Jared.
  • Chemlab calling it quits in Chicago... then taking it back.
  • The musicians in Jared\'s band who constantly inspire him.
  • The importance of new ideas being introduced to industrial music.
  • The early days of Chemlab.
  • Industrial is "machine rock."
  • The challenge or running an indie label
  • Jared did *all* the drugs before going sober 20 years ago. The new motto: "No smack, no crack, no pills, no powders... "
  • "I was a complete and utter fuck-up."
  • "He\'s dead now, because of me."

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Cold Waves VIII: Acumen (Episode 264)

Published: Sept. 21, 2019, 1:56 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes

Jason and Ethan Novak of Acumen jumped into the Mazda, parked in front of Metro for Night One of the 8th annual "Cold Waves" event.

We talk about the band\'s history, as well as the story behind Cold Waves. Making the recording a little concerning was the fact that a Cubs game let out just as we started. It was a trainwreck of humanity.

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Live at Riot Fest 2019: Chicago band Kali Masi (Episode 263)

Published: Sept. 21, 2019, 1:09 a.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 7 seconds

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Live at Riot Fest 2019: Chicago band Ganser (Episode 262)

Published: Sept. 17, 2019, 2:37 a.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 42 seconds

Listening to Ganser will make you feel cooler. I love this band, and it's even more exciting to claim them as a Chicago band. We talked on Day Two of Riot Fest, when they were hanging out before their Day Three performance.

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Live at Riot Fest 2019: White Reaper (Episode 261)

Published: Sept. 17, 2019, 2:02 a.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 18 seconds

White Reaper is a wonderful band you need to discover. We talked backstage at Riot Fest after their set on Day Three and discussed:

  • The haunted areas of their hometown of Louisville.
  • White Reaper supports the limbless.
  • New White Reaper stuff on the way!
  • The White Reaper sound.
  • What's the role of the guitar in pop culture, moving forward.

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Engines fueled by Passion House coffee (Episode 260)

Published: Sept. 17, 2019, 1:26 a.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 52 seconds

This week, it\'s two guests in one car: Joshua, owner of Passion House Coffee Roasters, and Justin and Emily from indie band Engines. We all met outside the Logan Square Passion House location and discussed:

  • The house-made Passion House coffee syrups are phenomenal.
  • "My State of Mind," the new charity cold brew done in collaboration with SocialWorks (Chance the Rapper\'s charity). It\'s light and really easy to drink.
  • The Car Con Carne car is a safe space.
  • How Joshua grew (and continues to grow) Passion House.
  • The band\'s heads turned at the mention of "nearby head shop."
  • Pinball is the best game ever.
  • Engines band history.
  • Emily\'s voice is awesome.
  • The curious current status of Engines: "You\'re still a band, right?" There are some personnel questions.
  • How does an independent coffee establishment like Passion House compete against all the other coffee choices out there?

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Live at Riot Fest 2019: Surfer Blood (Episode 259)

Published: Sept. 17, 2019, 12:55 a.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 4 seconds

Well, this was challenging: I interviewed Surfer Blood just as Anthrax took the stage and completely overpowered our interview. Surfer Blood is a fantastic band, and it was great to chat with them, regardless of context.

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Live at Riot Fest 2019: Legendary ska band The Selecter (Episode 258)

Published: Sept. 15, 2019, 7:26 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 44 seconds

If you\'re looking for the textbook definition of "cool," look no further than The Selecter.

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Live at Riot Fest 2019: Meet The Hu (Episode 257)

Published: Sept. 15, 2019, 6:49 p.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 56 seconds

(Featured photo taken by Zach Spangler)

The Hu was one of the most exciting and fresh-sounding acts at this year's Riot Fest. With the help of a translator, I talked with them after their set.

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Live at Riot Fest: The swagger and talent of the Struts (Episode 256)

Published: Sept. 15, 2019, 6:16 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 31 seconds

The Struts are walking, talking and... strutting personifications of rock and roll. They chatted with Car Con Carne before their set at Riot Fest.

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Live at Riot Fest 2019: Teenage Bottlerocket (Episode 255)

Published: Sept. 15, 2019, 5:50 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 58 seconds

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Live at Riot Fest 2019: RISE AGAINST returns to Car Con Carne (Episode 254)

Published: Sept. 15, 2019, 5:13 p.m.
Duration: 11 minutes 16 seconds

Joe Principe of Rise Against talked with Car Con Carne before the band absolutely owned Riot Fest 2019. We talked about the band\'s 20-year history, their trend of only playing iconic Chicago locations and the "Ghost Notes" show. We also go song-by-song through a bunch of Rise Against classics.

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Live from Riot Fest 2019: Anti-Flag (Episode 253)

Published: Sept. 14, 2019, 4:01 a.m.
Duration: 12 minutes 52 seconds

Justin and Pat from Anti-Flag talk politics, community, their 20-year history, the spirit of punk rock and the obvious trilogy that will never come to be.

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Live from Riot Fest 2019: Save Ferris (Episode 252)

Published: Sept. 13, 2019, 8:39 p.m.
Duration: 10 minutes 33 seconds

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Live from Riot Fest 2019: No Parents (Episode 251)

Published: Sept. 13, 2019, 7:29 p.m.
Duration: 8 minutes 36 seconds

Zoe and Dee Dee of No Parents joined Car Con Carne backstage after their performance on day one of Riot Fest 2019.

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A doctor, a Pope and a surly frontman walk into a car: EPISODE 250 with Smoking Popes, Bollweevils and 88 Fingers Louie!

Published: Sept. 8, 2019, 11:09 p.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 6 seconds

It\'s the anniversary episode! For #250, I\'m joined by three returning all-time favorites, who all happen to be Chicago punk rock legends: Josh Caterer (Smoking Popes), Daryl Wilson (Bollweevils) and Denis Buckley (88 Fingers Louie).

We met up at a taco place in Naperville (the swingers\' capital of the Midwest). I basically just sat back and listened as they discussed:

  • Ronnie James Dio. They open up the show improvising "Rainbow in the Dark." I CRY OUT FOR MAGIC!
  • Daryl is the new Josh. It\'s a theme song theme.
  • Years (YEARS) of acrimony between the Bollweevils and Smoking Popes.
  • The tour the Popes and Bollweevils did that led to the acrimony. There were Nazis and drive-bys.
  • Josh has a great laugh.
  • The devil\'s lettuce has got the best of Denis.
  • 88 and Bollweevils just played 350 Fest. Next up: The Popes and 88 will be at T1 Fest together in November.
  • Denis is known as a "bear" in the picnic basket community.
  • "88 will get you home every time, baby."
  • People kept texting Josh during the recording. We learned after the fact it was because there was no audio on the live video feed (it\'s been fixed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5ynQqCnSpg
  • Daryl and Josh coordinated outfits for the recording.
  • We made plans for Denis\'s death, going as far as to plot out who\'ll deliver the eulogy.
  • See the Bollweevils at Liarpalooza.
  • Car Con Carne needs to do another haunted house episode.
  • Josh was erroneously crowned most-frequent guest of Car Con Carne. A post-show review of the logs shows Tyler Wildey (Epic Deli) to be in the lead.

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Representing Chicago at this year's Riot Fest: Sincere Engineer (Episode 249)

Published: Aug. 29, 2019, 1:51 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 6 seconds

Before she plays Riot Fest 2019 in Chicago, Sincere Engineer (Deanna Belos) joins me for tacos outside Tacos Garcia on W. Armitage.

Discussed this week:

  • Playing Riot Fest this year. Any nerves involved?
  • NEVER. READ. THE. COMMENTS.
  • The curse of the corn dogs. Are they to Sincere Engineer what mac & cheese is to Barenaked Ladies?
  • Sincere Engineer\'s best cheerleader? Josh Caterer of Smoking Popes.
  • If you\'re gonna get a Skee-Ball machine, you have to also get a prize redemption center.
  • Deanna\'s a very "normal" person.
  • Car Con Carne will never go to Chuck E. Cheese.
  • Where does Deanna stand on profanity?
  • Denis Buckley of 88 Fingers Louie likes to watch.
  • I may have had cilantro on my lip.
  • I\'m broadcasting from Riot Fest from 9/13-9/15. Deanna needs to visit me in the media area.
  • Deanna first heard me when I interviewed the Lawrence Arms on the Zone. No one listened to the Zone!

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He's in John Mayer's band! He has a must-hear solo career! He's won a Grammy! Guitarist Isaiah Sharkey (Episode 248)

Published: Aug. 21, 2019, 12:55 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 13 seconds

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Greetings from the 'swingers capital of the midwest': Hear the Darling Suns play live! (Episode 247)

Published: Aug. 18, 2019, 1:52 a.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 38 seconds

Chicago indie band the Darling Suns (Robert, Lindsey, John and Charlie) joined the show this week for for a live performance of their fantastic song "Raspberry Homecoming" (from "Midnight Feelings") and hot dogs from Johnny\'s Red Hot Hots in Naperville.

  • Is Naperville the "swingers capital of the midwest?"
  • I didn\'t have a beard when I started my commute to Naperville.
  • The band abandoned me, forcing me to monologue. That said, I needed the opportunity to plug upcoming guests (Riot Fest, Isaiah Sharkey, Engines, Sincere Engineer, etc.).
  • The new album, "Midnight Feelings." We go deep in our discussion, but the top line info is that it\'s great.
  • Darling Suns deliver familiar sounds, but put together in new and interesting ways.

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Let's talk about beer and immigration! Old Irving Brewery and immigration lawyer Fiona McEntee (Episode 246)

Published: Aug. 11, 2019, 1:29 a.m.
Duration: 47 minutes 29 seconds

Trevor Rose-Hamblin (owner/head brewer, Old Irving Brewery and Fiona McEntee (owner, McEntee Law Group) are on the show for a so-crazy-it-just-might-work balance of immigration law information and beer talk. We recorded the show in advance of the Trotter Project Beer Fest kicking off on Sunday 8/11 at the Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 North Knox.

  • Why did I pair brewery owner Trevor with immigration lawyer Fiona for this episode? I thought they\'d have "terrific chemistry."
  • The Trotter Project Beer Fest on Sunday 8/11 (Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 North Knox). The Fest launches Charlie Trotter Days on Sunday.
  • Immigration law, especially as it pertains to touring musicians.
  • We started our OIB courses with Fried Zucchini (Sicilian caper salsa verde, beer vinegar aioli, parmesan, lemon).
  • The curbside service we got for the podcast has ruined me for all future recordings. (Also: Thanks, Matt!)
  • The food at OIB is high end and next-level.
  • How does Fiona feel about doing media: "I have a responsibility to try and use (my) voice to try and advocate for my clients."
  • Fiona\'s next immigration-related endeavor: A children\'s book!
  • Labor trafficking and sex trafficking: Which is more prevalent?
  • "Taking your job home": The differences between Fiona and Trevor.
  • We had the exceptional (and absolutely worth trying if you\'ve never had anything like it) wood-fired Spanish octopus (crispy potatoes, Piquillo peppers, beer vinegar aioli, oregano, lemon, green olive salsa).
  • The key to business travel: Exploring in your down time.
  • We finished our tour of the menu with the OIB burger (8oz wood fired\\xa0USDA\\xa0Prime beef, white cheddar, caramelized onions, beer vinegar aioli, rosemary bun, plus fried egg and bacon!).

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Celebrating a 'Cruel Summer' with KrashKarma (Episode 245)

Published: Aug. 5, 2019, 2:45 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 41 seconds

KrashKarma (Niki and Ralf) returned to Car Con Carne as they stopped through Chicago to play a show at Live Wire (love that place)! One of the in-car highlights was their performing an acoustic version of their cover of Bananarama\'s "Cruel Summer." Because of licensing, I couldn\'t include the performance in the podcast, but you can watch it on the Car Con Carne Facebook page or Car Con Carne YouTube page! Also, the band was A-MAZE-ING at Live Wire. Make a point of seeing them when they come through the area again!

Discussed on the show this week:

  • We got Mexican food from a place that none of us could pronounce.
  • They took my advice from the last time we talked and had lunch at Kuma\'s Corner!
  • The restaurant didn\'t want to give Ralf more horchata.
  • L.A. natives KrashKarma rejected the al pastor tacos we ate.
  • KrashKarma\'s metal version of "Game of Thrones."
  • Are all metal bands hardwired to watch shows with dragons?
  • KrashKarma\'s K-Pop cover. For real.

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'Thank you, Jesus, for taking us to BrauerHouse': Chicago band Death and Memphis (Episode 244)

Published: July 31, 2019, 2:17 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 34 seconds

This week, Chicago band Death and Memphis met me at BrauerHouse (1000-13 North Rohlwing Road) in Lombard. We loved our food, and showed it off on camera for the Car Car Con Carne Facebook account, should you want to watch it there. Beware: my awful camera work torpedoes the last part of the interview (long after the food is gone).

Discussed this week:

  • The BrauerHouse menu: It\'s awesome. And I\'ll be back for the Zombie Burger, which was flat-out delicious.
  • The Tater Tachos were ridiculously good.
  • Pistachio Pesto Fries: Holy. Crap.
  • Steev from Death and Memphis was celebrating a birthday as we recorded. Not sure where the podcast ranks on the list of birthday gifts.
  • Zombie Burger to go: Eyeball assembly required.
  • Why did I wear a white shirt?
  • Death and Memphis just played BrauerHouse recently and loved the experience.
  • Death and Memphis history, dating back to 2013.
  • I had to surrender hosting duties because I couldn\'t eat the Zombie Burger and host at the same time.
  • Thanks to listener Eddie, who was inside BrauerHouse.
  • I\'m convinced there are people who don\'t even realize this is a podcast.
  • I\'m twitchy AF.
  • Thanks to Newcity for naming me one of this year\'s "Music 45" and mentioning Car Con Carne in the write-up!
  • The August 9 release of new Death and Memphis music.
  • Their next gig: August 10 with 350 Brewery!
  • Why isn\'t there more death in Death and Memphis?
  • The band chose a conjunction over a preposition. WHY?
  • Why is Steev\'s name spelled "Steev?" WHY?

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The Alice Cooper family: Backstage with Calico Cooper and bass monster Chuck Garric of Beasto Blanco (Episode 243)

Published: July 25, 2019, 2:46 a.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 23 seconds

This week, Car Con Carne goes on location for a backstage interview with the core of Beasto Blanco: Alice Cooper\'s daughter Calico and Alice\'s phenomenal bass player Chuck Garric. We talk about Beasto Blanco, as well as the mighty Alice Cooper (who was amazing as always at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre). Discussed this week:

  • Is it important for Beasto Blanco to not sound like Alice Cooper?
  • The vocal interplay between Calico and Chuck is one of the things that makes Beasto Blanco great.
  • Beasto Blanco is just like Sonny & Cher.
  • Calico Cooper: Video directing titan.
  • The sexiness of Beasto Blanco\'s version of Alice\'s "Feed My Frankenstein."
  • Chuck\'s role with Alice Cooper\'s band: "He\'s one of the greatest guys to work with... it\'s always just a joy to be around (him)."
  • Alice\'s "Dada" album: Does he even remember recording it?
  • Would Alice Cooper ever do an "album play" tour?
  • What\'s the biggest showbiz lesson Calico learned from Alice?
  • One of the greatest comic book adaptations of all time was Marvel Premiere #50.

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Chicago music/songwriting legend Jim Peterik performs outside Revolution Brewpub (Episode 242)

Published: July 19, 2019, 3:10 a.m.
Duration: 54 minutes 48 seconds

Music legend Jim Peterik (Ides of March, Survivor, countless songwriting credits throughout the past 50 years) joins me for a fantastic meal provided by Revolution Brewpub (2323 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647). When I realized the iconic Jim Peterik would be in my car, I wanted to be sure we ate at an iconic Chicago location. From their iconic beers to the brewpub, Revolution is the best.

We covered A TON in this episode, and Jim had his guitar at the ready throughout. Some highlights:

  • The Ides of March are celebrating their 55th (!!) year with a new album ("Play On").
  • How on earth are the guys in Ides of March still friends?
  • The first Ides of March rehearsal happened while the Beatles were on Ed Sullivan.
  • I blew Jim\'s mind by bringing a vinyl copy of Survivor\'s "Premonition" album along for the recording.
  • The life-changing phone call Jim got from Sylvester Stallone.
  • The evergreen quality of "Eye of the Tiger."
  • What went into the writing of "Eye of the Tiger."
  • Hulk Hogan using "Eye of the Tiger" as his entrance music.
  • If I worked out, I\'d listen to "Eye of the Tiger" all the time.
  • Survivor\'s "Summer Nights" was my gateway drug to Survivor.
  • Jim plays "Vehicle" in my vehicle! SCORE! Great God in heaven, you know I love Jim Peterik.
  • Could "Vehicle" have been a hit in the "Me Too" era?
  • Why didn\'t Jim ever leave Chicago for warmer climes?
  • Jim plays the new Ides of March song "Blue Storm Rising!"
  • Writing "Heavy Metal" with Sammy Hagar.
  • The hits Jim wrote for .38 Special. Who doesn\'t sing along loudly to "Hold On Loosely?
  • Jim opened up for Zeppelin!
  • The state of rock in 2019.
  • Did the guys in Ides of March resent Jim for Survivor\'s success?

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You could tell our career was doomed from that day forward': Showoff celebrates 20th anniversary of major label debut (Episode 241)

Published: July 18, 2019, 3:12 a.m.
Duration: 38 minutes 22 seconds

Showoff released their self-titled major label debut 20 years ago, and an hour before they took the stage to celebrate the anniversary at Beat Kitchen, Chris, Dan and Dave jumped into my car. Discussed in this episode:

  • Our career trajectories have fallen.
  • The last time I interviewed them was about this album, and here we are 20 years later, talking about it again...
  • We talk about every song on the album, going song-by-song.
  • Chris was the beneficiary of the all-new "nipple cam."
  • We recorded in a highly residential area, which was... odd.
  • "Ralphie" should have been a single.
  • Showoff\'s first big tour was the literal worst tour to launch the band\'s major label career.
  • The circumstances around the band\'s breakup: 9/11 was a major factor.
  • "If you like the Beatles, you\'re gonna love Showoff."
  • Shhh... all the band\'s songs are about Chris not being able to find a girlfriend.
  • The days of bands being accused of "selling out."
  • Chris is a hugger; don\'t let him tell you differently.
  • What\'s the future of Showoff? And where do families fit in?
  • I didn\'t feed the band (Car Sin Carne), and I was made to feel guilty about it.

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Previewing the Homegrown Arts and Music festival with Aaron Williams and the Daily Herald's Brian Shamie (Episode 240)

Published: July 13, 2019, 2:21 p.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 27 seconds

This week, I\'m joined by musician Aaron Williams, creator of the The Homegrown Arts & Music Festival, and Brian Shamie, multiplatform editor and Sound Check columnist for the Daily Herald.

We got subs from Submarine Tender and talked about this year\'s Homegrown Festival, happening at Basecamp in Lisle on 7/27 and 7/28.

On the show:

  • Aaron performs a killer acoustic version of his song "Ash."
  • Submarine Tender has the shittiest parking lot in all of the western suburbs.
  • Shamie\'s evolution covering the local music scene.
  • The must-sees and new faces on this year\'s Homegrown line-up.
  • Nehi is the mark of a fine restaurant establishment.
  • The need for local music coverage.
  • The challenges of putting on an event like Homegrown.
  • Some bands struggle with self-promotion.

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R&B star on the rise: Bianca Shaw at Budlong Hot Chicken (Episode 239)

Published: July 10, 2019, 2:55 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 12 seconds

R&B artist/rapper Bianca Shaw meets me in Hyde Park this week for conversation over Nashville Hot Chicken at the Budlong. Car Con Carne has a long and loving relationship with the Budlong, dating all the way back to Episode 48: http://carconcarne.com/2016/02/sweating-out-hot-chicken-with-the-budlongs-jared-leonard/

Bianca may very well represent the future of R&B, so introduce yourself to her and her music now!

  • Her latest EP, "Exhale."
  • Bianca used to be an introvert.
  • Her status as the first signing on Taylor Bennett\'s label.
  • How she got discovered.
  • Budlong pickles are delicious, and worth sharing.
  • The literal music approach behind the song "Bipolar."
  • The song "Magneto": Is Bianca an X-Men fan?
  • The EP closer, "Best Idea," and the thematic fit at the end of the EP.
  • Bianca\'s interest in broadcasting and network news.
  • Bianca\'s early music.
  • The only thing children want to eat is chicken nuggets.

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Taking a sex-positive approach to 'Wizard of Oz': PS Burlesque (Episode 238)

Published: July 5, 2019, 1:06 a.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 27 seconds

The women of PS Burlesque join me this week in advance of their new show, "Dorothy Does Oz," a Wizard of Oz-themed nerdlesque.

Trash Bandicooch (PS Burlesque marketing, improperly referred to as "Crash Bandicooch" early in the episode), Layla Bird ("Dorothy Does Oz" writer) and Baum- Shell Belle (Dorothy) join me for burlesque conversation and pizza from Big G\'s in Wrigleyville.

Discussed this week:

  • Mac & cheese pizza!
  • I was brought to tears as Trash Bandicooch was telling a story.
  • The origin story (nerdlesque-friendly term) of PS Burlesque.
  • How did Layla approach writing Wizard of Oz from a burlesque perspective?
  • Is Chicago\'s burlesque/nerdlesque scene competitive?
  • Sex positivity: Explained!
  • GO SEE "DOROTHY DOES OZ!"

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DJ Chante Linwood: 'If you want something, you'll do it... you'll find a way to get it done." (Episode 237)

Published: June 30, 2019, 3:34 a.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 3 seconds

DJ/actor/comedian Chant\\xe9 Linwood joined me for amazing food from Haymarket Pub & Brewery (737 W. Randolph). And yes, Haymarket is a Car Con Carne favorite!

Chant\\xe9 is a very busy woman, and I nobly tried to talk about everything she\'s working on and has done. Included in the conversation:

  • Starting out as a DJ.
  • A childhood filled with Styx and Journey music.
  • "Every human being gets their music taste from their mother."
  • Who was the first person to swear in this episode? Not me.
  • "If you want something, you\'ll do it... you\'ll find a way to get it done."
  • When will we get an "official" Chant\\xe9 Linwood release?
  • What is the Collectiv?
  • Her "Pussy Control" parties: Did the name get in the way of its success?
  • Chante\'s entrepreneurial spirit, and how she\'s created her own destiny.

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Backstage at Cirque du Soleil "VOLTA" (Episode 236)

Published: June 28, 2019, 2:41 a.m.
Duration: 12 minutes 3 seconds

  • It\\u2019s multi-generational. All the performances long-time Cirque attendees would expect (acrobatics, hoop-jumping) are there, making it a comfortable experience for the proverbial upper demos. On the other hand, \\u201cVOLTA\\u201d crescendos in a gravity-defying, dizzying BMX performance that feels more representative of a generation that can\\u2019t yet legally drink.
  • The Cirque performers and crew are multi-continental. There\\u2019s an almost otherworldliness to the Cirque experience, as the vision and perspectives aren\\u2019t told through one distinct cultural filter. I spent most of my night in close proximity to band leader/drummer Ben Todd, who\\u2019s from Australia, and guitarist Will Lawrence, who\\u2019s British. Along the way, I also met singer/violinist Camilla B\\xe4ckman (the first Finnish musician in Cirque du Soleil). If Cirque isn\\u2019t a metaphor for the citizens of Planet Earth coming together under a shared vision, I don\\u2019t know what is.
  • The on-stage performances straddle every corner of the performing arts. I saw ballet, dance, comedy, vaudeville, singing, acting and sports (BMX is sports, right?).
  • The score isn\\u2019t content to lock into one groove. My preconceived notion of Cirque du Soleil\\u2019s music was \\u201ctheatrical Enya.\\u201d And while a new age haze is always on the horizon in \\u201cVOLTA,\\u201d I was pulled in by prog rock moments (\\u201cLike Kids\\u201d), pop smarts (\\u201cDancing Ants\\u201d) and synthy elevations (\\u201cModern Jungle\\u201d).

When Cirque du Soleil lands in a city, they create their own city inside it. The various tents and trailers that populate the parking lot are a sustaining infrastructure, including costume design, bike repair, gear repair, showers and bathrooms, a cafeteria with world-class (and healthy) food, and practice/workout spaces. Speaking of which, you wouldn\\u2019t be wrong to have tired legs just from watching this pre-show warmup from the rope skippers:

And here\\u2019s the ceiling of that same practice space:

My plan for the night was to embed with the band during the show. Before the show, I sat down with band leader/drummer Ben Todd to talk about his career and his Cirque observations, which you can hear in this podcast.

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Cirque du Soleil Volta

Minutes before showtime, Ben and Will Lawrence spirited me away into one of the two \\u201cband pits." The pits are essentially musician bunkers that are beneath, but still visible, on the stage.\\xa0

Here\\u2019s the view from the band pit, Will Lawrence included.

I was perched in the corner of Will\\u2019s space, watching him transition from guitar-to-keyboard-to-different-guitar-to-onstage-performer with a stressless grace (and a fairly constant smile throughout).

To my immediate right was Ben\\u2019s drum room, where he balanced the performance aspect of the gig with providing in-the-moment direction to the band as the performance shifted, changed and twisted in some unexpected ways. How close was I to the drums, you ask? THIS CLOSE.

I was wired into the stage directions and Ben\\u2019s directions via IFB device and headphones, so I could hear everything going on behind the scenes. For those of us who can\\u2019t walk and chew gum at the same time, hearing Ben direct the band while playing drums and monitoring the show comes off as a multitasking achievement.

In my interview with Ben, we talked about how unforeseen circumstances can lead to him making decisions and adjustments on the fly, making each performance unique. It must have been foreshadowing, because that\\u2019s exactly what happened on the night I was there.\\xa0

Because this has been the worst weather summer ever in Chicago (right?), what started as a beautiful night went south for about an hour as storms rolled through. Lightning was detected near the downtown area, and \\u201cVOLTA\\u201d had to be paused twice for safety precautions. I heard the notices come through my IFB, something along the lines of, \\u201cwe\\u2019re stopping the show\\u201d (which sounded super ominous without the context of what was happening outside). Ben directed the band to kill the music as stage activity was brought to a halt for 15 minutes each time.\\xa0

To oversimplify show business moments like that, shit happens. And when they happen, the incident is never as important as the recovery from it. And the recovery was seamless.\\xa0

The two unplanned breaks meant songs needed to be sacrificed as the show was realigned. Will and Ben showed no perceptible shift in attitude or energy as they stole the momentum back from the weather-dictated down times.

As multi-continental as the \\u201cVOLTA\\u201d cast is, it\\u2019s cool to know that the Chicago area has representation in \\u201cVOLTA.\\u201d Kevin Beverly is a hoop-diver and a back-up for lead character Waz. We snuck in a quick picture as a sign of local solidarity:

Cirque du Soleil \\u201cVOLTA\\u201d runs through July 6 in the South Parking Lot of Soldier Field.

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Radio Hall of Famer Garry Meier on radio's past, present and future (Episode 235)

Published: June 23, 2019, 9:52 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 39 seconds

Radio Hall of Fame member Garry Meier jumps in the Mazda CX-9 on the eve of his weeklong fill-in doing mornings on WLS-AM 890.

It\'s been five years since Garry was last heard hosting a show on terrestrial radio, so we talk a bit about that. We also talk about his excellent daily podcast, "The Garry Meier Show."

Also discussed:

  • Podcasting is no longer witchcraft.
  • What is Garry\'s general feeling toward radio in the present day?
  • The Loop back in the Garry Meier era: Sodom and Gomorrah?
  • Does Garry\'s audience allow him to evolve as an air personality?
  • How Garry sees the world, as a talk radio host?
  • What would Garry say to prospective broadcasters?
  • Garry feels weird about eating on camera.
  • What was it like recently reconnecting with Kevin Matthews?
  • The Radio Hall of Fame honorific.
  • The personal high points of Garry\'s career.
  • Chicago\'s relationship with radio stars.
  • The worst radio crutches.
  • Where did people with work ethics go?

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Hard Rock Cafe: Love All Serve All, Music for Life, Take Time to Be Kind, All is One (Episode 234)

Published: June 19, 2019, 2:54 a.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 22 seconds

Hard Rock Cafe: Chicago has been in River North for 33 years; its sign is one of the most iconic landmarks in downtown Chicago. Now, decades into the chain\'s history, the menu has been completely revamped.

Walking me through the new Hard Rock menu are Chicago GM Clarence Choffel and Hard Rock International Corporate Sales Marketing Manager Loren Hall. Covered on this week\'s show:

  • Why Chicagoans need to come back to HRC. Screw the tourists.
  • Milkshakes: Boozy and non-boozy. We had non-boozy shakes, because car. And they were delicious.
  • The three-cheese & Roma tomato flatbread feels guilt-free.
  • Ribs and wings: Never okay for the car.
  • American cheese is the best-melting cheese.
  • The Buffalo-style slider is my jam. Also, there\'s whiskey bacon jam on another slider.
  • I ATE GOLD: We had the 24-karat gold leaf steak burger. It\'s a 1/2 pound steak burger topped with 24-karat edible gold leaf. Seriously. How does it taste? Rich.
  • Tonight was not the night to use the Autobarn Mazda of Evanston\'s Mazda CX-9. I made a mess.
  • The memorabilia at Hard Rock Cafe: The Hendrix guitar at the Chicago location is a show-stopper.
  • The HRC\'s four mottos: They still hold up.

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Tiffany: International pop star, foodie and evolving artist (Episode 233)

Published: June 17, 2019, 2:55 a.m.
Duration: 29 minutes 58 seconds

Tiffany is an internationally beloved singer, songwriter, actress and teen icon. In this week\'s episode, she and guitarist/producer Mark Alberici jumped in a Mazda CX-9 to have lunch with me after playing two sold-out shows at the Allstate Arena for the "Mixtape Tour" (along with NKOTB, Debbie Gibson, Naughty by Nature and Salt n Pepa).

They also played a killer version of "Waste of Time," which you can watch by visiting the Car Con Carne YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HndHz8-4Lm0

Our food was kindly provided by Murray Bros. Caddyshack in Rosemont. Thanks to Andy Murray for sharing some of his fantastic menu creations with us (and if you\'re in the Rosemont area, be sure to pay them a visit).

Car Con Carne is presented by the\\xa0The Autobarn Mazda of Evanston, who let me take their Mazda CX-9 for a spin with Tiffany. I love that car; but more importantly, I love the team there. If you\'re in the market for a new ride, head their way.

Discussed on this week\'s show:

  • Touring with New Kids on the Block again, after all these years.
  • Tiffany is a total foodie.
  • Everyone still wants Tiffany to be a teen pop star: Is that bothersome?
  • The reasons behind Tiffany\'s Playboy pictorial.
  • "If you\'re loving what you\'re doing ... then it\'s going to find a home."
  • "Reinvention" is reductive. "Evolution" is more like it.
  • Facing the media crucible as a teenage girl.
  • Not being able to stay directly in touch with close friends and family.
  • Tiffany\'s relationship with social media.
  • Tiffany\'s recent, fantastic album, "Pieces of Me."
  • Reality shows are no "Mega Piranha."
  • Will Tiffany keep steering in the "rock" direction?
  • Can we get Tiffany in a Marvel movie?
  • If you don\'t eat the quinoa salad, it\'s like a slight against the entire Murray family.

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From unrequited love to 'first-time man sluts': 'I Saw You' reads Chicago personal ads (Episode 232)

Published: June 12, 2019, 2:15 a.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 31 seconds

"I Saw You" is a gut-busting, live performance comedy show of real Chicago personals held the first and third Wednesdays of each month at the Town Hall Pub (3340 N. Halsted).

Hear highlights of real Chicago personals, lovingly rendered by "I Saw You" stalwarts Max Stewart, Jenn Santanello and Kim Boler! I couldn\'t possibly have enjoyed having them on any more than I did.

Max, Jenn and Kim did a handful of live "I Saw You" readings in a lovely Mazda CX-9 (Thanks, Autobarn Mazda of Evanston). This is a very funny episode, but it\'s worth noting that some of the content is very NSFW. Some of the highlights:

  • The woman who was outraged over a man who spent way too much time considering powdered sugar at the Whole Foods on Halsted.
  • The dude who was desperate to make a connection with the First Class flight attendant on his trip to Chicago.
  • The bicyclist who calls out a car driver for bad behavior and a host of other things.
  • The chess player who likes classical, hates rap and was in a coma, maybe.
  • The woman who found love in a drunk woman she found rolling in a street.
  • The woman who took her love for "Game of Thrones" to a new, highly sexual, extreme.
  • I had a throne delivered to my house via Amazon Prime.
  • The loving wife who went on a quest for "juicy booty" for her husband.
  • We saved the best personal ad for last: "First-time man slut."


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Ribfest Chicago preview at BBQ King with guest Eric Kristensen of 101 WKQX (Episode 231)

Published: June 8, 2019, 3:23 p.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 33 seconds

This week, it\'s a preview of this year\'s Ribfest Chicago, happening June 14-16. The Mazda lands in bucolic Huntley, Illinois for a visit to BBQ King ( 11706 Coral St, Huntley, IL 60142), one of the many fine restaurants participating in Ribfest.

It\'s a full house this week, as I\'m joined by BBQ King owner Jason Szmurlo, Ribfest spokesperson Brad Ball and my radio pal/101 WKQX co-worker Eric Kristensen.

Discussed on this week\'s show:

  • We eat way too much food from BBQ King. We\'re not complaining. The burnt ends are amazing.
  • The burnt ends rub is surprising... perhaps because of the Italian seasoning.
  • We take the burnt ends bareback.
  • We wore our fat pants for the recording. No regrets.
  • The Pretzel Bomb landed BBQ King on terrorist watch lists.
  • We got wet naps delivered right to the car!
  • The music line-up at Ribfest is awesome.
  • You can likely find a mate at Ribfest.
  • Why are men shamed for cargo shorts?
  • Jason and Eric went to high school together, and talk about what they were like back then.

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Local H: Chicago-made and Chicago-beloved (Episode 230)

Published: June 3, 2019, 1:24 a.m.
Duration: 44 minutes 44 seconds

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Stellar West: They're young, they're accomplished and they eat pizza (Episode 229)

Published: May 27, 2019, 6:39 p.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 9 seconds

Stellar West has racked up a solid list of credits and acknowledgments over their relatively short career. AP said they were an "under 21" band to watch. They played Riot Fest. They made the finals to open up for Metallica at Soldier Field. And now, they\'re playing live in a Mazda.

Discussed this week:

  • The band plays a live version of their song "Regatta."
  • Their live shows involve costume changes.
  • How hard is it to be punk rock in Naperville?
  • Our mutual pal, Adam Krier of AM Taxi/Lucky Boys Confusion.
  • The new EP, "Kermit the Fraud."

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'Industrial Accident: The Story of Wax Trax! Records' (Episode 228)

Published: May 21, 2019, 3:06 a.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 52 seconds

Julia Nash and husband Mark Skillicorn join me this week to talk about their superb documentary film,"Industrial Accident: The Story of Wax Trax! Records."

The cultural contributions of Wax Trax! can\'t be measured (nor can I adequately summarize them here). The best I can do is share some descriptive words about the store and label: Groundbreaking, dangerous, liberating, inclusive, edgy, pulsating, throbbing, relentless... what were we talking about again?

Julia is more than qualified to have written and directed the documentary; she\'s the daughter of late Wax Trax! co-owner Jim Nash.

  • The history of Wax Trax! Records (the store and the label) and its celebrated co-owners, Jim Nash and Dannie Flesher.
  • What was it like growing up around Wax Trax!?
  • The "Retrospectacle" 3-day event at Metro that first gave Julia a hint of how big the Wax Trax! footprint was.
  • TVT Records and the end of Wax Trax!
  • The fundamental differences between Nash and Dannie ("You need that balance; you need that excitement").
  • How important was Ministry to Wax Trax!?
  • Is Chris Connelly the Wax Trax! MVP?
  • The mainstream artists in the documentary who voice their love and appreciation for Wax Trax!, including Dave Grohl and Trent Reznor.
  • The super cool Wax Trax! Black Box set and Trent Reznor\'s involvement.
  • Julia Nash is now the "Indiana Jones" of industrial music.
  • Where does Julia go to next with the Wax Trax! brand?
  • What would Jim have thought about having a documentary made about Wax Trax!?


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Listen to a live musical preview of 'Take Me' with Jon Langford and actors Nicole Bloomsmith and Carmine Grisolia (Episode 227)

Published: May 14, 2019, 3:32 a.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 57 seconds

"Take Me" debuts at the Strawdog Theatre Company on May 20. Co-created by the team of Mark Guarino and Jon Langford (Waco Brothers, Mekons, lots of amazing things), "Take Me" is "a comic fantasia about searching the vast universe for answers when all along they may be found inside."

Langford returns to Car Con Carne, and this time he brought "Take Me" actors Nicole Bloomsmith and Carmine Grisolia with him! They performed three songs from "Take Me" in the Mazda, and they were breathtakingly beautiful and cool. You\'ve got to hear them!

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'When you're on the street, you've got a millisecond to make a decision' - The Chicago PoPo Report joins me for cop talk (Episode 226)

Published: May 11, 2019, 1:24 a.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 25 seconds

Paul Ciolino and Lupe Aguirre of The Chicago PoPo Report (Saturdays 7-9 p.m. on WLS-AM 890) jump in my car to talk about crime and punishment. Discussed this week:

  • We got breaded steak sandwiches from Freddie\'s on 31st, a "total cop restaurant."
  • Paul and Lupe are trailblazers.
  • The seemingly-imminent legalization of marijuana in Illinois.
  • Is Chicago the violent dystopia we see reported on the news?
  • "You go to the east of the Cell, you\'ve got a problem."
  • What do people get wrong in their perception of the police?
  • "It\'s easy to escalate a situation."
  • What moments stand out as most positive in their police work?
  • "Every day, you get a chance to be impactful."
  • Lupe has a very calming influence, to the point where I wanted to tell him where I buried the bodies.
  • Paul was described as an "all-around pain in the backside" by Chicago Magazine.
  • How "Chicago" is Paul? We should test his blood.
  • "You never know what\'s on the other side of that door."
  • "ALWAYS look at people\'s hands."
  • "No one\'s ever gotten shot with a foot."
  • Are things worse now than they were when Paul and Lupe each started in law enforcement?
  • "Gangsters are going to get guns."
  • "We could drive six blocks and buy... a nice gun."
  • The only difference between the PoPo Report on WLS-AM and the PoPo Report on Car Con Carne: Profanity!
  • Paul and Lupe should have done a ride along with me.
  • Paul took a shot of marinara to the hoodie. Good thing he was wearing a vest.
  • Lupe is "Hollywood Handsome."
  • The parallel universe that is Aldi.
  • "Most criminals are stupid shits... I\'ve never met a criminal who retired rich."
  • The book "American Kingpin": I HIGHLY recommend it.

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If you can make it in Lithuania, you can make it anywhere. Also, Fort Frances eats tacos. (Episode 225)

Published: May 9, 2019, 2:58 a.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 36 seconds

This week, it\'s taco time with Chicago band Fort Frances (David, Aaron and Jason), arguably the only Chicago band to have earned superstar status in Lithuania. Equal parts Americana and indie rock, Fort Frances can comfortably live next to ANYTHING ON ANY OF YOUR PLAYLISTS.

Discussed this week:

  • The Will Smith cover that helped their career explode, particularly in Lithuania.
  • We avoided Anaphylaxis!
  • Fort Frances\' music history
  • The new song, "Double Take," which is awesome (love the horns!)
  • Alexa is always listening. Always.
  • Special thanks to Pat Gleason for checking in and always being there for Car Con Carne!

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'Porno movies watered down for 13 year olds' - Author Mike McPadden talks coming-of-age movies over Gino's East Pizza (Episode 224)

Published: May 2, 2019, 2:50 a.m.
Duration: 38 minutes 44 seconds

Mike "McBeardo" McPadden, author of TEEN MOVIE HELL - A CRUCIBLE OF COMING-OF-AGE COMEDIES FROM ANIMAL HOUSE TO ZAPPED! joins me for fantastic pizza from Gino\'s East River North (a true Chicago classic). We tackled a fantastic deep dish "Gino\'s Supreme" and had scant few leftovers to speak of by the time we left the car!

We talked at length about teen coming-of-age comedies, and:

  • We didn\'t use plates; we went "full animal."
  • The "Slobs vs. the Snobs."
  • Mike\'s book is perfect for bathroom reading.
  • What leads a 50-year-old man to collect all this information on coming-of-age teen comedies?
  • The quintessential teen movie moment: Phoebe Cates in "Fast Times."
  • Why does "Fast Times" hold up better than most films in the genre?
  • Mike takes aim at "Ferris Bueller," the "sacred cow" of coming-of-age movies.
  • How does a book like "Teen Movie Hell" in the "Me Too" era?
  • Teen movie archetypes: The jock! The nerd! The cheerleader! The fascistic authority figure! Chronic masturbator!
  • The massive talent of Rodney Dangerfield.
  • I like Gino\'s pizza so much I decided to wear it home.
  • There were four "Revenge of the Nerds" movies. WHYYYYY?
  • My main problem with "The Breakfast Club."
  • Are coming-of-age movies still being made, or made well?
  • Some of the more obnoxious movie titles, including Gimme an F!
  • "Meatballs" is the moment when Bill Murray became Bill Murray.
  • "Snowballing" is the second-best title in teen movie history.
  • The fantastic soundtrack to "Valley Girl."

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Legendary comic book artist Alex Ross talks about his work, the comic industry and his 'Marvelocity' museum exhibit (Episode 223)

Published: April 24, 2019, 2:21 a.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 53 seconds

Alex Ross is one of the most celebrated artists in the history of comic books; his breathtaking painted covers and interiors are simply unmatched. He breathes life into every character he puts on the page, showing us what these characters would look like if they actually walked among us.

I\'ve been lucky to interview Alex a few times through the years. The first time was waaaaay back when I worked at Q101 (the first time around). I also did a piece on him for Time Out Chicago several years ago and interviewed him for a pre-Car Con Carne podcast I hosted called "Stun." It was a pleasure to sit down with him in a Mazda CX-9 (Thanks, Autobarn Mazda of Evanston) to talk about his current museum exhibit ("Marvelocity: The Art of Alex Ross" in Libertyville) and...

  • What is the state of the comic book industry?
  • Where does Alex Ross fit in to the industry?
  • The impact of comic book movies on the comic book industry.
  • Is "The Rock" the right guy to play Black Adam?
  • The ascent of Alex Ross in the 90s. "The most radical thing I could do is just draw things to look normal."
  • Alex\'s work on "Unbreakable" and "Glass": What\'s his relationship with M. Night Shyamalan?
  • Could I be a life model for his work?
  • My phone overheated and killed the Facebook Live feed.
  • Alex riffs on some of his most famous works: Marvels, Kingdom Come, etc.
  • The new "Marvels" comic that\'s on the way.
  • Alex\'s accidental career advice.

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Katie Cole talks music, touring and Smashing Pumpkins while eating Haymarket tater tots (Episode 222)

Published: April 23, 2019, 1:35 a.m.
Duration: 29 minutes 45 seconds

Singer/songwriter and Smashing Pumpkins keyboardist Katie Cole met me at the wonderful Haymarket Pub & Brewery (737 W. Randolph, Chicago) for food and conversation.

She was in town to play Haymarket the following night, and you\'ll hear us plug the show. You\'ll also hear us discuss:

  • Michael from Haymarket hand delivered our delicious Haymarket food! Too bad he wasn\'t on roller skates.
  • Katie\'s side hustle with the Smashing Pumpkins.
  • Haymarket\'s Americana series is fantastic.
  • Katie\'s superior EP, "Things That Break, Part 1."
  • Maybe "straddling" isn\'t the best word choice.
  • You have to build a protective force field when eating.
  • Sweet potato tots make the world go round.
  • Awkward poses are the only kind of poses I know.
  • The song "Graceland" and Katie\'s relationship with American pop culture.
  • Our view for the night? An open porta-potty. #blessed
  • Everyone in Tennessee sounds like Katie Cole.
  • Sound life advice is administered.

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That train overhead? It's the 'L.' That amazing performance? It's the return of the War on Peace. (Episode 221)

Published: April 14, 2019, 9:14 p.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 44 seconds

The War on Peace (Grahm, Steven and Jeremy) returns to Car Con Carne for another hard-to-believe-it-was-done-in-a-car performance! They previewed the new song "High School" from the forthcoming EP, "Mutual Destruction" and joined me for fabulous Tacos Al Pastor from Taqueria Moran.

See The War on Peace May 17h at Lincoln Hall! There may be balloon animals.

Discussed this week:

  • A return to thematic darkness for the band.
  • There\'s a train overhead: "It\'s called the \'L\'."
  • I\'m like the Carson of car-based food podcasts.
  • The video for "\'97 Camry."
  • Why isn\'t the band putting out the new EP on vinyl?
  • My plans for releasing Car Con Carne on vinyl.
  • The PTSD I\'m left with after doing radio-related stage announcements "back in the day."
  • The Flaming Lips experience was the worst of all.
  • "The Handmaid\'s Tale" should never be binge watched.
  • The TV show "The OA" has nothing to do with Green Lantern, and that\'s why I\'ve never watched it.
  • I should be the professor of (whatever it is I told the band).


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Jim DeRogatis takes on R. Kelly while Vortis takes on greasy tacos (Episode 220)

Published: April 11, 2019, 2:34 a.m.
Duration: 54 minutes 17 seconds

This week, I go for tacos with Chicago punk band Vortis (Louie Calvano, Jim DeRogatis, Tony Tavano).

Jim\'s more famously known as co-host of the nationally syndicated "Sound Opinions" show, a celebrated music critic and author of several exemplary music-related books. Jim and I go waaaay back. We first met and worked together at the start of my radio career, and I adore him.

Over the past several years, Jim\'s been at the center of the R. Kelly case. He broke the story in 2000, and his commitment to reporting on the story through the years has been the equivalent of a master class on journalism.

Discussed on this week\'s show:

  • Jim and I won\'t be going to Lollapalooza together, mainly because he was banned 10 years ago.
  • My history with Jim, dating back to when I produced "Sound Opinions" on Q101.
  • Vortis\'s history.
  • The value of living with the "lust for life of a teenager."
  • The new Vortis album, "This Machine Kills Fascists."
  • Free speech and its relevance to Trump and Chicago.
  • Journalism and "fake news."
  • The loss of all-ages shows in Chicago and its impact.
  • What Chicago needs to do to better embrace the music community and strengthen its connections to it.
  • Louie is much better at asking my questions than I am.
  • Social media and its value (or lack thereof) as a communications tool.
  • The "sheer perversity" of being in R. Kelly\'s corner.
  • WHY DID JIM SAY "VITUPERATIVE?" NOW I HAVE TO LOOK IT UP.
  • Jim\'s upcoming R. Kelly book (Soulless: The Case Against R. Kelly): "I didn\'t want to write this book."
  • The hate mail Jim used to get for his best reviews.
  • The R. Kelly "tape," and how it scarred Jim.
  • "Soulless" will be a book about "systems failing."
  • One of the core issues from the R. Kelly case: "No victim matters if she is a young black girl."
  • The music industry is extinct.
  • What will happen to R. Kelly?
  • Sound Opinions memories with Blur, Courtney Love and Flaming Lips.
  • The problems with bands that play the same setlist every night.

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'(Chicago fans) would know the arcane stuff' - Music legend Robyn Hitchcock (Episode 219)

Published: April 5, 2019, 2:44 a.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 19 seconds

Robyn Hitchcock is unique by any estimation. It\'s not just his songwriting, lyrics, world view and effortless charisma... it\'s also that he\'s managed to release consistently solid music for decades, up through and beyond 2017\'s self-titled album. This is wholly anomalous in the industry. I mean, even the Stones crapped out after "Some Girls," and Bowie got kinda sketchy for a while after "Scary Monsters." Hitchcock has known no such hiccups.

He\'s long been a favorite songwriter of mine, so having him on Car Con Carne is something of a dream come true. If you\'re new to his music and want recommendations so you can start spiraling down the Hitchcock rabbit hole, email me. I\'m only too happy to share playlists and song suggestions.

Discussed on the show this week, presented by the Autobarn Mazda of Evanston:

  • After seeing him play at SPACE the night before, we talked about the benefits of changing up the live setlist every night: "Songs are with you for life. I\'ve bottled bits of my life like a firefly in a jar that doesn\'t suffocate ... like a gif, if you want to look at things in Instagram terms... "
  • How Robyn approaches a setlist for Chicago fans: "I don\'t think there were that many casual listeners. They would know the arcane stuff."
  • Robyn\'s live music history in Chicago, from Lounge Ax and Metro to the Vic, Thalia Hall, SPACE and all venues in between.
  • What\'s in a name? When it comes to "alternative," it\'s impossible to answer.
  • R.E.M.\'s early enthusiasm for Robyn Hitchcock.
  • Robyn and Jonathan Richman: They\'re characters.
  • Robyn\'s cover of Psychedelic Furs\' "Ghost In You": What did Psychedelic Furs think of it?
  • Robyn\'s take on the "carcass" of the music industry, and his perception of how things are working in the present day.
  • The albums from Robyn\'s "commercial" period on A&M: Why aren\'t they streamable? And go ahead and rip them if you want to hear them.
  • Knowing how articulate Robyn is, is it safe to assume he always has his face in a book?
  • The secret to enjoying Shakespeare? Booze.
  • I rattle off a list of favorite Hitchcock songs and get his impressions and stories behind each. He goes deep into what informed "Goodnight Oslo" and the critical importance of Peter Buck\'s guitar on "Flesh Number One."
  • "Dislocated state" is the new best way to describe one\'s disposition while partying.
  • Robyn\'s music basically has "two and a half settings."
  • Could Robyn see himself often dreaming of L trains?

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Episode 218 - Bummed Out in good spirits as they eat pizza in Franklin Park

Published: March 27, 2019, 2:07 p.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 18 seconds

This week, I\'m joined by local band Bummed Out for a trip to Franklin Park (specifically: Sugar Skull and Wow Pizzeria). Discussed on the show:

  • The band is dressed for hunting.
  • Why was the car window open in the rain?
  • Does the art and vision of an album still matter?
  • I didn\'t know the band would force me to do geography homework.
  • The pizza from Wow Pizzeria is GIGANTIC.
  • Were the police shining their lights in the window?
  • Bummed Out and Sugar Skull both have big things happening on Friday.
  • Sugar Skull has lovely bathrooms.
  • It will never be warm and dry in Chicago ever again.

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Record-making and taco-eating in Chicago: Smashed Plastic (Episode 217)

Published: March 19, 2019, 3:05 a.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 59 seconds

Chicago finally has its own record pressing plant, Smashed Plastic! This is the right idea at the right time for the Chicago music scene, and I couldn\'t have been more impressed with what they\'ve already managed to do with their business. Check out the video tour here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKQYrEglPXg&feature=youtu.be

Andy, John and Steve from Smashed Plastic join me for grocery store tacos as we discuss:

  • Starting a record-pressing business: How to find the right machinery and approach.
  • The joy of running this kind of business.
  • Everyone wants to hug the Smashed Plastic owners.
  • Pressing vinyl: The "high cost" perception vs. the reasonable reality.
  • How long is the process from idea to pressed records?
  • What makes records so damn appealing?
  • Would Smashed Plastic ever branch out to other states? Spoiler warning: NOPE.
  • There are local music events just waiting to happen at the Smashed Plastic space

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R.I.P. Dick Dale (Car Con Carne extra)

Published: March 18, 2019, 2:37 a.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 5 seconds

Dick Dale RIP\\u2026 The surf guitar legend died today at the age of 81.

I was fortunate enough to have the chance to talk with him close to seven years ago\\u2026 we talked about a lot of stuff\\u2026 his love of the guitar, playing the ukelele. And to be clear, he did all the talking. He was a storyteller and loved to go deep into whatever topic he was dialed into.

We started by talking about his health, which didn't have a great outlook back then. R.I.P. to a legend, and the progenitor of the surf guitar.

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Episode 216 - The 4th annual Baconfest preview, with Logan Square restaurant Twain and Baconfest co-founder Seth Zurer

Published: March 14, 2019, 2:06 a.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 54 seconds

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Three bands. Two Brothers Roundhouse. One podcast. (Episode 215)

Published: March 10, 2019, 4:50 a.m.
Duration: 43 minutes 25 seconds

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Brothels, Chuck Berry and listener-dating: Author David Himmel is 'The Last DJ' (Episode 214)

Published: March 3, 2019, 9:46 p.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 10 seconds

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Two Chicago classics: AM Taxi and Lou Malnati's (LIVE AM TAXI PERFORMANCE)

Published: Feb. 28, 2019, 2:37 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 10 seconds

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Episode 212: I wanna die with my friends (and beer from Blue Island Beer Company) - Tall Doug and BIBC

Published: Feb. 19, 2019, 2:50 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 2 seconds

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Nocturna Transmission: Goth DJ Scary Lady Sarah eats vegan food from Upton's Breakroom (Episode 211)

Published: Feb. 5, 2019, 4:03 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 44 seconds

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Dirty Ditties and Donuts: Dynamite (Episode 210)

Published: Feb. 3, 2019, 2:18 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 28 seconds

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From rabbits in hats to rabbits in sausage: Chicago Magic Lounge at Hot 'G' Dog (Episode 209)

Published: Jan. 27, 2019, 5:49 p.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 5 seconds

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Hard-working, super-talented Chicago actor Mickey O'Sullivan eats Byron's hot dogs, talks movies/TV (Episode 207)

Published: Jan. 19, 2019, 1:30 a.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 19 seconds

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Chicago's Ghostlight Ensemble takes on 'Spice World' in my car (Episode 208)

Published: Jan. 17, 2019, 4:49 p.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 8 seconds

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'I'm drunk on meat' - KQX Morning Crew co-host Brian and I take on a 7-pound food challenge (Episode 206)

Published: Jan. 13, 2019, 12:57 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 10 seconds

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Drum giant Matt Walker (Sons of the Silent Age, Morrissey, Smashing Pumpkins, Garbage, etc.) tells career stories outside Chicago Diner (Episode 205)

Published: Jan. 9, 2019, 2:50 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 28 seconds

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Sex, drugs and rock and roll done the Chicago way: Author Steve Silver at La Humita (Episode 204)

Published: Jan. 6, 2019, 2:52 a.m.
Duration: 54 minutes 14 seconds

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Which restaurants in Chicago should you visit next? Fooditor breaks down the annual '99' at Kimski (Episode 201)

Published: Dec. 28, 2018, 4:08 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes 27 seconds

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Live, from the Autobarn Mazda of Evanston floor: Hi Ho and OUTDrejas (Episode 203)

Published: Dec. 23, 2018, 12:26 a.m.
Duration: 51 minutes 8 seconds

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Music that works in movies, the bedroom and live stage: Trip-hop group She Killed In Ecstasy eats meatballs (Episode 202)

Published: Dec. 21, 2018, 3:18 a.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 32 seconds

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From a brain tumor to scaling the world's highest peaks: The good deeds of Alex Pancoe (Episode 200)

Published: Dec. 15, 2018, 3:57 a.m.
Duration: 29 minutes 1 second

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88 Fingers Louie visits Krampus haunted house before heading to Costa Rica (Episode 199)

Published: Dec. 8, 2018, 5:05 p.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 53 seconds

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Must-hear live performance & conversation with the Inventors (Episode 198)

Published: Nov. 27, 2018, 4:41 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 38 seconds

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'I don't want another kid to feel the way I do' - Stanley Cup winner and dyslexia-awareness crusader Brent Sopel (Episode 197)

Published: Nov. 20, 2018, 3:55 a.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 4 seconds

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Sunshine Boys eat vegan food under the 'L' tracks, talk about 'Blue Music' (Episode 196)

Published: Nov. 17, 2018, 3:57 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 28 seconds

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47 years of blues, now in book form! Bruce Iglauer of Alligator Records (Episode 195)

Published: Nov. 10, 2018, 9:43 p.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 6 seconds

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WGN-TV's Marcus Leshock at Borinquen Lounge: He's won Emmys, and now he reeks of garlic. (Episode 194)

Published: Nov. 5, 2018, 7:27 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 35 seconds

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The name will get your attention; the music will make you a fan. Singer-songwriter Lilly Winwood at Haymarket (Episode 193)

Published: Nov. 2, 2018, 2:24 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 9 seconds

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The reunion Rise Against's Tim McIlrath helped will into reality: Welcome back, Sidekick Kato (Episode 192)

Published: Oct. 29, 2018, 12:40 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes

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'If you don't like the Beer Nuts now, you'll hate them later' - Beer Nuts end career, eat sub sandwiches (NSFW) (Episode 191)

Published: Oct. 24, 2018, 2:21 a.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 53 seconds

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First, the horror. Then, the live performance: The Burst and Bloom at House of Torment (Episode 190)

Published: Oct. 22, 2018, 3:18 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 11 seconds

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Scaramouche! Scaramouche! Will you join me for tacos? - Queen tribute the Ready Freddies (Episode 189)

Published: Oct. 20, 2018, 2 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 26 seconds

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Meet the band ready to put Chicago back in the national spotlight: Friday Pilots Club (Episode 188)

Published: Oct. 16, 2018, 3:48 a.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 37 seconds

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'I got pretty high and Googled how to make hot sauce': Trying the delicious varieties of Soothsayer hot sauce (Episode 187)

Published: Oct. 10, 2018, 3:13 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 51 seconds

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'This car doubles as an iron lung' - Eating vegan food with author Ashlee Piper (Give a S*it) (Episode 186)

Published: Oct. 2, 2018, 4:22 a.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 8 seconds

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'Journalists afflict the comfortable and comfort the afflicted' -Journalist Charlie Meyerson (Episode 185)

Published: Sept. 27, 2018, 2:06 a.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 21 seconds

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Naked Raygun's Jeff Pezzati: A Chicago music icon (Episode 182)

Published: Sept. 24, 2018, 12:11 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 12 seconds

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Pro tip: Don't invite people to your home who ignite flash bombs. Exploring Baconstock with 13-Monsters (Episode 183)

Published: Sept. 22, 2018, 10:51 p.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 35 seconds

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Why craft brewing is like 'giving medicine to the sick': Metal Monkey Brewery (Episode 184)

Published: Sept. 22, 2018, 10:19 p.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 50 seconds

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Best of Media Guests, Volume One (Episode 181)

Published: Sept. 18, 2018, 3:41 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 19 seconds

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Chicago band The Giving Moon is given encased meats (Episode 180)

Published: Sept. 11, 2018, 3:17 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 58 seconds

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The awkward 'bro hugs' that will forever define our relationship: Smoking Popes at 350 Fest (Episode 178)

Published: Sept. 2, 2018, 9:50 p.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 14 seconds

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'Waiting for that career-ending F-bomb': Catching up with Tony from MEST at 350 Fest (Episode 179)

Published: Sept. 2, 2018, 9:23 p.m.
Duration: 9 minutes 37 seconds

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Tom Higgenson of Plain White Ts: From Villa Park to the Grammys and Tonys (Episode 177)

Published: Aug. 27, 2018, 3:20 a.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 14 seconds

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Descendents eat tacos in a Mazda at 350 Fest (Episode 176)

Published: Aug. 25, 2018, 7:14 p.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 42 seconds

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Moon is full... of tacos. Moon does first-ever acoustic performance in my Mazda! (Episode 175)

Published: Aug. 23, 2018, 3:56 a.m.
Duration: 29 minutes 25 seconds

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The difficult-to-describe, coming-through-in-the-clutch, Chicago band Midwave eats hot dogs (Episode 174)

Published: Aug. 14, 2018, 2:54 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 9 seconds

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Chicago band Parker ignores the smell of I-94 to perform live in the Mazda 3 (Episode 173)

Published: Aug. 5, 2018, 12:36 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 43 seconds

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Throat-kick cauliflower and ass-kicking beer: A visit to 350 Brewing Company in Tinley Park (Episode 172)

Published: Aug. 2, 2018, 1:36 a.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 41 seconds

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Poi Dog Pondering's Frank Orrall: Conversation about food, music and Chicago at City Winery (Episode 171)

Published: July 29, 2018, 1:06 a.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 41 seconds

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'Abe doesn't deserve to eat here' - Abe Kanan and Dan "Bass" Levy at the phenomenal Chicago Culinary Kitchen (Episode 170)

Published: July 15, 2018, 3 a.m.
Duration: 48 minutes 14 seconds

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Bury Me in Lights buried in Burger Moovment burgers: Live performance & music chat in Elmwood Park (Episode 169)

Published: July 8, 2018, 1:49 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 24 seconds

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'I feel like we're trying the whole menu tonight' - Return to Epic Deli in McHenry (Episode 168)

Published: July 3, 2018, 1:56 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 28 seconds

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2 days, 2 stages and 40 bands: Talking DZ Fest with Ben Arguelles (and eating subs from Peppo's) (Episode 167)

Published: June 24, 2018, 8:19 p.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 13 seconds

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Do you know what it's like to be p***ed on? DO YOU? The return of Apocalypse Hoboken (recorded at Legit Dogs & Ice) (Episode 166)

Published: June 17, 2018, 2:40 a.m.
Duration: 40 minutes

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Advice for local bands, plus 2 live in-car performances: Kevin Singleton of The Cold Mourning/Bottom Lounge (Episode 165)

Published: June 10, 2018, 8:06 p.m.
Duration: 41 minutes 57 seconds

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Marina City talks about the WKQX Piqniq and Next2Rock while devouring City BBQ's menu (Episode 164)

Published: June 2, 2018, 4:07 a.m.
Duration: 45 minutes 26 seconds

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'Car Con Carne is my social life' - Dinner with new friends TAKE THE REINS (Episode 163)

Published: May 22, 2018, 2:46 a.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 39 seconds

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Vegetarian Mexican food with Chicago alt band Hidden Hospitals (Episode 162)

Published: May 15, 2018, 2:37 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 41 seconds

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Hollywood calling: Author Emily Belden talks 'Hot Mess' and why the new book is perfect for TV (Episode 161)

Published: May 9, 2018, 2:59 a.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 53 seconds

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Remembering when the Chairman of AIWA USA punched me in the face: Joe Born on Taco Tuesday (Episode 160)

Published: May 5, 2018, 1:46 a.m.
Duration: 39 minutes 33 seconds

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Meat, beer, tattoos, skulls, rock and roll... and roller derby. The Chicago Outfit joins me at Chicago Culinary Kitchen (Episode 159)

Published: April 27, 2018, 9:47 p.m.
Duration: 38 minutes 4 seconds

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'Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day' 2018 (Episode 158)

Published: April 23, 2018, 1:47 a.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 29 seconds

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Pinball pro tips, outlaw history and awesome future: Stern Pinball's Zach Sharpe (Episode 157)

Published: April 21, 2018, 2:23 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 55 seconds

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Kristina Cottone performs in-car, eats delicious Mexican food from El Metro Cantina (Episode 156)

Published: April 12, 2018, 1:57 a.m.
Duration: 29 minutes 32 seconds

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It's a slippery slope... and cooooo. Former WLUP-ers Abe Kanan and Al Roker, Jr. at Calumet Fisheries (Episode 155)

Published: April 5, 2018, 3:02 a.m.
Duration: 53 minutes 52 seconds

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Best of the Restaurateurs (Volume One) (Episode 154)

Published: March 29, 2018, 3:18 p.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 7 seconds

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'Someone's a Car Con ***hole' - Talking punk rock with Daryl Wilson (Bollweevils) and Denis Buckley (88 Fingers Louie) (Episode 153)

Published: March 21, 2018, 3:08 a.m.
Duration: 49 minutes 7 seconds

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KrashKarma: Live performance and interview over Chicago deep dish pizza (Episode 152)

Published: March 16, 2018, 2 a.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 43 seconds

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Getting the Led out: Led Zeppelin 2 at Nighthawk (Episode 151)

Published: March 13, 2018, 3:03 a.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 14 seconds

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Indie-pop Chicago band Like Language does amazing in-car performance, eats tacos (Episode 150)

Published: March 5, 2018, 2:45 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 58 seconds

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From living out of a Jeep to a role on Showtime's 'The Chi': Actor Mickey O'Sullivan (Episode 149)

Published: Feb. 27, 2018, 3:40 a.m.
Duration: 44 minutes 49 seconds

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Baconfest: Saluting '10 years of the greatest pork geniuses in Chicago' with Paulie Gee's (Episode 148)

Published: Feb. 24, 2018, 1:14 a.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 1 second

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What do U.S. presidents, Jerry Seinfeld and Car Con Carne have in common? Manny's Deli in Chicago (Episode 147)

Published: Feb. 19, 2018, 1 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 32 seconds

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Tacos in a Bag eaten by creator of death metal's most evil album covers: Dinner with Matt 'Putrid' Carr (Episode 146)

Published: Feb. 13, 2018, 6:05 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes 43 seconds

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PODCAST AND DESTROY: A visit with vegan author/personality Natalie Slater (Episode 145)

Published: Feb. 5, 2018, 5 a.m.
Duration: 40 minutes 23 seconds

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'Two shady looking-fellas; must be comics' - Team Us Comedy's Vik and Tyler eat tacos (Episode 144)

Published: Jan. 29, 2018, 6 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 29 seconds

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A life of metal and burgers: A visit from Kuma's Creative Director David Bacso (Episode 143)

Published: Jan. 22, 2018, 5 p.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 21 seconds

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'Where to eat and what to eat there': Fooditor editor Mike Gebert and Big Guy's owner Brendan O'Connor (Episode 142)

Published: Jan. 17, 2018, 5 p.m.
Duration: 38 minutes 50 seconds

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Bluegrass performance from Coyote Riot and cheesy beefs at Pop's (Episode 141)

Published: Jan. 8, 2018, 5 a.m.
Duration: 11 minutes 28 seconds

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WWE Hall-of-Famer Sunny talks about her wrestling career while trying not to vomit

Published: Jan. 1, 2018, 4:48 p.m.
Duration: 9 minutes 4 seconds

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The Best of Car Con Carne - The Performances (Volume One) (Episode 139)

Published: Dec. 25, 2017, 2:31 p.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 19 seconds

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Evil Engine talks about lead singer's reality TV experience, mystery album cover body parts and fried pickles (Episode 138)

Published: Dec. 17, 2017, 3:18 p.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 42 seconds

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'Everybody's butt puckers up on everything' - Stand-up comedy talk with comedian Mike Maxwell (Episode 137)

Published: Dec. 9, 2017, 3:56 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 50 seconds

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Where to go #2 in public / insincerity about celeb deaths / eating a puffin: Ricobene's with Abe Kanan, Bass and Tim Virgin (Episode 136)

Published: Dec. 4, 2017, 5 a.m.
Duration: 51 minutes 19 seconds

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Car Con Corgan - Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins) and Sheri Shaw at Madame Zuzu's (Episode 135)

Published: Nov. 27, 2017, 2 a.m.
Duration: 58 minutes 38 seconds

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'Ugly dudes playing ugly music for other ugly dudes' - Mexican Werewolf (Episode 134)

Published: Nov. 19, 2017, 3:27 a.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 39 seconds

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'She makes music... and hot sauce!' Chicago musician Xoe Wise (Episode 133)

Published: Nov. 13, 2017, 1:31 p.m.
Duration: 14 minutes

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'My sausage has gone rogue' - Johnnie's Beef with 'Punk rock doctor' Daryl Wilson (Episode 132)

Published: Nov. 6, 2017, 4 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 3 minutes 34 seconds

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The War on Peace joins me for CAR CON CARNAGE at a haunted house (Episode 131)

Published: Oct. 29, 2017, 4 p.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 3 seconds

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Reverend Horton Heat becomes Reverend Horton Eat - Jim Heath and I chow down on Billy Goat burgers (Episode 129)

Published: Oct. 23, 2017, noon
Duration: 27 minutes 2 seconds

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'Dystopian' Chicago band Replicant eats poutine, talks Cold Waves (Episode 130)

Published: Oct. 23, 2017, midnight
Duration: 11 minutes 33 seconds

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Unboxing a 'mystery bag of food' with pro wrestler Jay Bradley (Episode 128)

Published: Oct. 16, 2017, noon
Duration: 47 minutes 18 seconds

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Stabbing Westward: 'All I wanted to do was drink beer and sing songs and maybe have sex' (Episode 127)

Published: Oct. 9, 2017, 3 p.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 22 seconds

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'Where did all the Busch beer come from?' - Live performance from Black Bear Rodeo (Episode 126)

Published: Oct. 2, 2017, 1 p.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 14 seconds

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Burlesque and ice cream: A visit from Peep Show (Episode 125)

Published: Sept. 25, 2017, 4 p.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 2 seconds

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Ghosts, serial killers and grave robberies: Author/Chicago historian Adam Selzer (Episode 124)

Published: Sept. 18, 2017, 4 p.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 7 seconds

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Thanking 88 Fingers Louie singer Denis 'for being a friend' (Episode 123)

Published: Sept. 10, 2017, 4 a.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 20 seconds

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'There's a bar?' - live performance from W.O.R.M. and pizza from Village Inn (Episode 122)

Published: Sept. 3, 2017, 4 a.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 41 seconds

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The Atlas Moth at Epic Deli: This could 'very well be the death of us' (Episode 120)

Published: Aug. 27, 2017, 4 p.m.
Duration: 50 minutes 37 seconds

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Epic Deli decadence and a live performance from August Hotel (Episode 121)

Published: Aug. 20, 2017, 4 p.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 26 seconds

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The joy of 'Fake Sex': Chicago band Post Child (Episode 119)

Published: Aug. 8, 2017, 2:39 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 31 seconds

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The man who eats like a 12-year-old boy: Comedian/radio star Kevin Kellam at Seafood City (Episode 118)

Published: Aug. 7, 2017, 8 a.m.
Duration: 40 minutes 43 seconds

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Family dysfunction for all: Tony and Tina honeymoon in a Mazda 3 (Episode 117)

Published: July 31, 2017, 12:32 p.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 36 seconds

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A life in BBQ: Talking restaurant business with Real Urban Barbecue's Jeff Shapiro (Episode 116)

Published: July 24, 2017, 4 a.m.
Duration: 46 minutes 16 seconds

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He's a comics creator! He's a musician! He's both! Dan Dougherty at Billy Goat (Episode 115)

Published: July 15, 2017, 11 a.m.
Duration: 42 minutes 36 seconds

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'This car is the clean plate club' - Singer Fiona Grey joins me for sausage at Roma's (Episode 114)

Published: July 7, 2017, 4 p.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 8 seconds

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Going solo after Rock Star: INXS, L.A. Guns and Lovehammers: Marty Casey (Episode 113)

Published: July 2, 2017, 7:30 a.m.
Duration: 43 minutes 47 seconds

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"It's like a burrito, but with the masculine 'he' in front of it" - Jibaritos with the Evictions (Episode 112)

Published: June 25, 2017, 4 p.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 39 seconds

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Ralph's World/Bad Examples musical genius Ralph Covert shares new song and talks Chicago music, goat tacos and Grammys (Episode 111)

Published: June 19, 2017, 3 a.m.
Duration: 44 minutes 59 seconds

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Rockabilly with Them Guilty Aces! Hot dogs at Gene and Jude's! (Episode 110)

Published: June 11, 2017, 1 p.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 26 seconds

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Meet and listen to a band to know: Turnspit (Episode 109)

Published: June 4, 2017, 10:06 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 28 seconds

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Hot Doug is the Alec Baldwin of Car Con Carne (Episode 108)

Published: May 24, 2017, 7:56 p.m.
Duration: 41 minutes 52 seconds

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'I've never worried about the guys in Megadeth listening to this' - Phoenix band Doll Skin eats tacos, talks music (Episode 107)

Published: May 21, 2017, 2:42 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 5 seconds

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Horror? Sci-Fi? Thriller? 'Yes' to all: Talking 'Chicago Rot' with writer/star Brant McCrea (Episode 106)

Published: May 14, 2017, 10 p.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 43 seconds

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Lucky Boys Confusion rocks car, eats hot dogs (Episode 105)

Published: April 19, 2017, 4:25 p.m.
Duration: 43 minutes 58 seconds

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Backseat performance of new Mutts song 'Tin Foil Hat' from Mutts' Mike Maimone (Episode 104)

Published: April 12, 2017, 5:18 a.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 53 seconds

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High school reunion? 'I would say f*** that': Taco Tuesday with Chicago glam-rockers V Sparks (Episode 103)

Published: April 5, 2017, 4:07 a.m.
Duration: 16 minutes 1 second

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Tinder disasters, radio stories and cheeseburger revelations: WLUP's Lyndsey Marie (Episode 102)

Published: March 22, 2017, 3:59 a.m.
Duration: 49 minutes 31 seconds

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Zanies, Letterman and Tony the Tiger: Eating beef with comedian Pat McGann (Episode 101)

Published: March 15, 2017, 8:36 p.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 44 seconds

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Terror, teen sex and tofu: Author Mike "McBeardo" McPadden (Heavy Metal Movies) (Episode 100)

Published: March 13, 2017, 4:28 p.m.
Duration: 39 minutes 1 second

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What's in a name? Bad Bad Meow play live (Episode 99)

Published: March 10, 2017, 6:08 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 32 seconds

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'Pace yourself, or you'll die': Baconfest preview w/ Honey Butter Fried Chicken's Christine Cikowski (Episode 98)

Published: March 1, 2017, 8:16 p.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 19 seconds

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Radio chameleon Abe Kanan: 'on the same page with eating disgusting foods' (Episode 97)

Published: Feb. 23, 2017, 4:40 a.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 45 seconds

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A blazing performance from Chicago's Blood People (and a food challenge) (Episode 96)

Published: Feb. 14, 2017, 4:46 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 50 seconds

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Testing Taco Bell's Naked Chicken Chalupa with ManBQue's John Carruthers (Episode 95)

Published: Jan. 27, 2017, 5:10 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 5 seconds

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From Billy Corgan and wrestling to burger carnage in a Mazda: Musician Sheri Shaw (Episode 94)

Published: Jan. 22, 2017, 6:40 p.m.
Duration: 40 minutes 24 seconds

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Fooditor's Mike Gebert reveals 'One of the top 3 dishes in Chicago' (Episode 93)

Published: Dec. 22, 2016, 3:36 a.m.
Duration: 41 minutes 19 seconds

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'It's like the kindest prison yard you've ever been to': AAW wrestling with Dr. Keith Lipinski (Episode 92)

Published: Dec. 18, 2016, 1:47 a.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 21 seconds

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Chicago blues from the west side clubs to Conan O'Brien: Li'l Ed Williams (Episode 91)

Published: Dec. 11, 2016, 1:04 a.m.
Duration: 40 minutes 37 seconds

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Chicago band-to-know My Gold Mask eats Carnivale Food Truck's menu (Episode 90)

Published: Dec. 7, 2016, 4:30 a.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 33 seconds

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Meatless for Mars: Radio talk and vegan food with veteran DJ Johnny Mars (Episode 89)

Published: Nov. 30, 2016, 9:42 p.m.
Duration: 50 minutes 38 seconds

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Styx drummer Todd Sucherman: 'If you have room for fries, you've got room for another dog' (Episode 88)

Published: Nov. 13, 2016, 3:53 a.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 15 seconds

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'We're going to fatten the s**t out of you' - Club Lago w/ film director Chris Fetchko (All In Time) (Episode 87)

Published: Nov. 6, 2016, 10:36 p.m.
Duration: 49 minutes 45 seconds

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Talking music with MTV/radio's most trusted music voice, Matt Pinfield (Episode 86)

Published: Oct. 30, 2016, 5:23 p.m.
Duration: 58 minutes 20 seconds

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Smoking Pope vs. JVO at Epic Deli (Episode 85)

Published: Oct. 19, 2016, 3:37 a.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 30 seconds

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The smarmy side and high points of modeling: Loop Rock Girl April Rose (Episode 84)

Published: Oct. 17, 2016, 3:36 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 3 seconds

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Slutter, the all-female KISS cover band, celebrates Taco Tuesday (Episode 83)

Published: Oct. 12, 2016, 3:29 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 57 seconds

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'We disguise ourselves to protect the identities of our loved ones' - Magic Sword and hot dogs (Episode 82)

Published: Oct. 6, 2016, 3:23 a.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 37 seconds

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'You can take the band out of Hawaii... " Yesod from Pepper (Live at Riot Fest)

Published: Sept. 19, 2016, 2:32 p.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 51 seconds

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Columbia College alum crushes it at Riot Fest (Live at Riot Fest)

Published: Sept. 18, 2016, 5:04 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes

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GVSB - 'The future of the band is... a work in progress' (Live at Riot Fest)

Published: Sept. 17, 2016, 5:59 p.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 5 seconds

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The end of Dillinger Escape Plan (live at Riot Fest)

Published: Sept. 16, 2016, 5:33 p.m.
Duration: 12 minutes 22 seconds

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'Hey, you jagoff!' We speak Chicagoese with author Dennis Foley (Episode 81)

Published: Sept. 14, 2016, 3:17 a.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 39 seconds

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'We have real blood at our show' - Taco Tuesday with the Noise FM (Episode 80)

Published: Sept. 7, 2016, 4:17 a.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 2 seconds

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Candlebox from the Archives (Car Con Carne Bonus)

Published: Sept. 7, 2016, 3:07 a.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 43 seconds

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Heligoats perform live, eat 'Italian Beef pizza' (Episode 79)

Published: Sept. 4, 2016, 3:52 p.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 50 seconds

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'This band literally runs on Taqueria Moran, High Life and ... Jameson' - Sleep On It (Episode 78)

Published: Aug. 24, 2016, 3:03 a.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 42 seconds

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Whopperito night: 'I want to talk to you about your medical condition, but... after we eat' (Episode 77)

Published: Aug. 17, 2016, 4:30 a.m.
Duration: 59 minutes 5 seconds

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'It's still a man's world out there': Mystery Actions tear up Chicago punk scene (Episode 76)

Published: Aug. 10, 2016, 3:08 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 56 seconds

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From Joliet to DePaul to the WNBA: Chicago Sky star Allie Quigley (Episode 75)

Published: Aug. 4, 2016, 5:54 p.m.
Duration: 12 minutes 15 seconds

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A car-melting live backseat performance from The Lucky Dutch! (Episode 74)

Published: Aug. 1, 2016, 3:30 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 4 seconds

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From working in a 'war zone' to eating diner food in a Mazda: 'Blues Doctor' Dan Ivankovich (Episode 73)

Published: July 27, 2016, 5:17 a.m.
Duration: 46 minutes

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Local H: As Good As Fed (Episode 72)

Published: July 18, 2016, 1:58 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 31 seconds

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Guest-a-palooza at the Taste of Chicago -or- 'My life is a week-long burgerfest' (Episode 71)

Published: July 7, 2016, 5:16 a.m.
Duration: 46 minutes 58 seconds

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Michael McDermott performs and talks about success, addiction and redemption (Episode 70)

Published: July 4, 2016, 4:12 p.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 51 seconds

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'If you let it, cancer will take everything from you... you can't let it do that': Gildapalooza (Episode 69)

Published: June 26, 2016, 6:52 p.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 33 seconds

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'The full Beverly experience given by media gadfly Scott Smith (Episode 68)

Published: June 20, 2016, 3:38 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 40 seconds

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The war on cargo shorts, the proliferation of spandex and 'Fatty': Actor Matt Nikkila (Episode 66)

Published: June 10, 2016, 4:10 a.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 52 seconds

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Indie frontwoman prescribes a 'big, meaty Tylenol': White Mystery goes to Wolfy's (Episode 65)

Published: June 4, 2016, 8:19 p.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 1 second

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Why take on online harassment? Amy Guth: Someones got to do this. Why not me? (Episode 67)

Published: June 1, 2016, 3:33 a.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 31 seconds

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How a video went viral: Sherman from 101 WKQX sits shotgun (Episode 64)

Published: May 28, 2016, 7:26 p.m.
Duration: 46 minutes 19 seconds

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'Our band van is horrific': Tour stories and music chat with Sean Lenart of Victorian Halls (Episode 63)

Published: May 24, 2016, 4:44 p.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 7 seconds

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TV pilot rehearsal with 101 WKQX's Lauren O'Neil (Episode 62)

Published: May 18, 2016, 3:10 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 53 seconds

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My Dinner with Mancow Part Two - Car Con Carne (Episode 61 1/2)

Published: May 10, 2016, 2:14 a.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 42 seconds

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My Dinner With Mancow Part One - Car Con Carne (Episode 61)

Published: May 4, 2016, 3:05 a.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 11 seconds

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'It's like Taste of Chicago, but everything is going to be bacon.' (Episode 60)

Published: April 21, 2016, 2:31 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 15 seconds

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The 'Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work' Special Edition (Episode 59)

Published: April 17, 2016, 2:26 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 49 seconds

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'A lot of s****y grudges were buried'-Jason Novak (Cold Waves founder, musician) (Episode 58)

Published: April 15, 2016, 3:25 a.m.
Duration: 29 minutes

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'I am my own worst nightmare': WLUP's Tim Virgin sits shotgun (Episode 57)

Published: April 5, 2016, 3:33 a.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 1 second

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Are we doing this wrong? Should we be having mojitos? (Episode 56)

Published: March 28, 2016, 11:19 p.m.
Duration: 47 minutes 29 seconds

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'Kiss my glass!' Wine Channel TV host uncorks knowledge over pizza (Episode 55)

Published: March 23, 2016, 2:10 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 8 seconds

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Temptation, good and evil discussed over hot dogs with Sandy King Carpenter (Episode 54)

Published: March 17, 2016, 7:51 p.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 37 seconds

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Ex-skinhead Christian Picciolini talks about dark past, eats fried shrimp (Episode 53)

Published: March 10, 2016, 5:01 a.m.
Duration: 46 minutes 30 seconds

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From playing with Johnny Rotten and Killing Joke to eating Italian beef in a Mazda: Martin Atkins (Episode 52)

Published: March 2, 2016, 4:06 a.m.
Duration: 51 minutes 5 seconds

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The 'debauchery sensei of Chicago' talks ghosts, Chicago rock and charity (Episode 51)

Published: Feb. 24, 2016, 3:14 a.m.
Duration: 29 minutes 24 seconds

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Planning the death metal version of 'Thriller' over tacos: Broken Hope's Jeremy Wagner (Episode 50)

Published: Feb. 14, 2016, 5:22 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 27 minutes 37 seconds

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Rise Against bassist Joe Principe shares a pizza in a strip mall lot (Episode 49)

Published: Feb. 9, 2016, 3:43 a.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 29 seconds

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Sweating out 'hot chicken' with the Budlong's Jared Leonard (Episode 48)

Published: Feb. 3, 2016, 4:05 a.m.
Duration: 29 minutes 12 seconds

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Toronzo Cannon brings the blues to the backseat (Episode 47)

Published: Jan. 30, 2016, 4:43 a.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 39 seconds

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Exclusive live performance from Jon Langford (Episode 46)

Published: Jan. 21, 2016, 3:51 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 41 seconds

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Recovering from brain surgery, playing piano and eating encased meats: Keyboard king David Allen (Episode 45)

Published: Jan. 14, 2016, 4:41 a.m.
Duration: 47 minutes 49 seconds

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Competitive eating gets 86'd / 'JVO' sales steady: Epic Deli's Tyler Wildey at BBQ'd (Episode 44)

Published: Jan. 7, 2016, 4:37 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 59 seconds

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'Dripping glistening grease' with 88 Fingers Louie's Denis Buckley (Episode 43)

Published: Jan. 1, 2016, 4:23 p.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 25 seconds

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Comedian Paul Farahvar eats burritos, discovers flight attendant party (Episode 42)

Published: Dec. 23, 2015, 5:22 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 36 seconds

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Superdawg with ManBQue's Jesse Valenciana (Episode 41)

Published: Dec. 15, 2015, 4:07 a.m.
Duration: 41 minutes 20 seconds

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Taco night with 'Beardo' creator Dan Dougherty (Episode 40)

Published: Dec. 10, 2015, 3:50 a.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 40 seconds

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Live performance from Smoking Popes' Josh Caterer (Episode 39)

Published: Dec. 1, 2015, 4:46 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes 42 seconds

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It's a Polish sausage, my friend: Felonious Munk sits shotgun for Jim's Original (Episode 38)

Published: Nov. 22, 2015, 3:43 a.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 16 seconds

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Oye! Eso sandwich cubano no es un sandwich cubano! (El Cubanito with Patricia Forman) (Episode 37)

Published: Nov. 18, 2015, 8:05 p.m.
Duration: 17 minutes 52 seconds

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Bomb scares, highbrow content and Phil Collins: Lillie's Q with co-host "Hot Doug" Sohn (Episode 36)

Published: Nov. 11, 2015, 3:54 a.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 58 seconds

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Rock 'N Ribs with guest host Alex Quigley (Episode 35)

Published: Nov. 8, 2015, 5:58 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 32 seconds

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