A visit to 13th Floor Haunted House with You Died (Episode 786) from 2022-10-18T04:41

This episode finds Car Con Carne at 13th Floor Haunted House (5050 River Road, Schiller Park). Featured in this episode: Fred Frey (frontman/songwriter, You Died)...

A visit to Old Joliet Haunted Prison with James the Boneless (Episode 785) from 2022-10-11T13:47

It’s that time of year! Car Con Carne hit the road to visit the The Old Joliet Haunted PrisonListen

Kill Scenes talks about ‘Masque’ outside Club Belmont (Episode 784) from 2022-10-10T02:41

Sean Whittaker and Meghan Lamb of Chicago band Kill Scenes jumped in the car to talk abut their haunting, layered, and made-for-earbud-listening new release, “Mas...

Toadies celebrate ‘Rubberneck’ anniversary with Chicago show (Episode 783) from 2022-10-05T02:06

At last, the Toadies have taken the “Rubberneck” 25th anniversary tour on the road, a tour that lands at Metro in Chicago on October 9th.

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Solo Episode: Podcast updates, cool new music and Spooky Season (Episode 782) from 2022-10-04T01:46

I hadn’t gone solo on Car Con Carne in a very long time. Since I had some down time on a quiet Monday night, I decided to go live on Facebook.

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History of modern music shown in photographer Paul Natkin’s new book (Episode 781) from 2022-10-01T02:00

The music photography of Paul Natkin has, for decades, been the gold standard for how musicians should be captured on film. It's been a long time coming, but Paul...

Event preview: Smashed Plastic Live Vol. 1 (Episode 780) from 2022-09-20T19:23:32

Smashed Plastic provides an essential service to the fans and interviewees of Car Con Carne, as the only record pressing facility in the state of Illinois.  Listen

Riot Fest 2022: Treaty of Paris (Episode 779) from 2022-09-18T21:15:22

Phil, Dan and Chris from reunited Chicago band Treaty of Paris talked with Car Con Carne after their set on Day Three of Riot Fest 2022. Among the many things dis...

Riot Fest 2022: Night Spice (Episode 778) from 2022-09-18T19:16:52

Chicago band Night Spice kicked off the Radicals stage on Day Three of Riot Fest, and Kevin Singleton from the band came by after their set to talk about the amaz...

Riot Fest 2022: Rock photographer Bobby Talamine (Episode 777) from 2022-09-18T17:45:45

Photographer Bobby Talamine is a true pro, and I’ve been circling his orbit for years/decades. I asked him about what the life of a photographer is in a festival ...

Riot Fest 2022: Bad Religion (Episode 776) from 2022-09-18T02:41:16

Bad Religion guitarists Brian Baker and “The Serb” Mike Dimkich joined me backstage at Riot 2022 before their “big font” set (that will make more sense when you l...

Riot Fest 2022: Alexisonfire (Episode 775) from 2022-09-17T20:29:37

Jordan from Alexisonfire talked backstage at Riot Fest about the band’s new path forward.

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Riot Fest 2022: Skating Polly (Episode 774) from 2022-09-17T18:33:59

I 💖 Skating Polly!

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Riot Fest 2022: Destroy Boys (Episode 773) from 2022-09-17T14:50:08

Destroy Boys join Car Con Carne for a backstage chat at Riot Fest 2022.

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Riot Fest 2022: Lucky Boys Confusion (Episode 772) from 2022-09-16T22:25:47

Stubhy and Adam of LBC talk to Car Con Carne after their triumphant hometown set at Riot Fest 2022.

Car Con...

Riot Fest 2022: Boston Manor (Episode 771) from 2022-09-16T21:58:19

Mike from Boston Manor talks backstage at Riot Fest 2022

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Riot Fest 2022: Wargasm UK (Episode 770) from 2022-09-16T21:39

Sam Matlock and Milkie Way of Wargasm UK talk backstage at Riot Fest 2022

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Riot Fest 2022: Sincere Engineer (Episode 769) from 2022-09-16T19:54:49

Deanna of Sincere Engineer talks to Car Con Carne after playing an emotional set in front of a hometown crowd.

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Destination: 1990s Chicago. Exploring ‘Ninety Days in the 90s’ with author Andy Frye (Episode 768) from 2022-09-13T02:59:57

Chicago-based writer and author of “Ninety Days in the 90s,” Andy Frye is the guest on this episode.

We tal...

Live performance/interview: TAR at Smashed Plastic (Episode 767) from 2022-09-11T23:23:20

John Mohr of the legendary Chicago indie band TAR jumps in the car for a special episode recorded on the loading dock of Smashed Plastic. After our chat, he grabb...

How I spent my holiday weekend: Lollygagger and Bizarro&Son outside Liar’s Club (Episode 766) from 2022-09-05T02:56:43

Chicago band Lollygagger (Matt, Michael & Kinsey) and Chris from family-run kitchen Bizarro & Son joined me the night before Labor Day for a fun (and funny) chat ...

The most ‘Chicago’ wine event ever: WINE RIVAL (Episode 765) from 2022-08-31T02:30:34

WINE RIVAL (formerly Somm Madness) returns to Chicago on Thursday 9/22. Happening at Venue West (221 N. Paulina St.), the event brings together the nation’s somme...

Model Stranger eats Wolcott Tap wings (Episode 764) from 2022-08-24T03:08:11

Model Stranger joins me for food from Wolcott Tap (1834 W. Montrose). Wolcott Tap Owner/Founder Turan Yon sat shotgun as we ate jerk wings and mac and cheese squa...

Moon Kissed previews next month’s Riot Fest performance (Episode 763) from 2022-08-23T01:43:14

Moon Kissed is a New York band that makes smart synth pop with attitude and swagger… and has something to say, too!

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The Studio brings nightly live music to Lockport (Episode 762) from 2022-08-18T12:08:23

For this episode, I visited The Studio in Lockport (900 South State Street) to interview owner Laura Felker (also of The Simple Remedy) and Eddie Ryan of...

Last days of guitar paradise Songbirds Museum told in new documentary (Episode 761) from 2022-08-17T01:50

Songbirds, a museum that housed the most rare and wonderful examples of the guitar, opened a few years ago, only to be brought to a swift end by COVID.

The ‘friendliest, sexiest, and gayest band in Chicago’: Bev Rage and the Drinks (Episode 760) from 2022-08-12T03:26:59

Meet Bev Rage and the Drinks: “The Friendliest, sexiest, and gayest band in Chicago.” Their second album, “Exes and Hexes,” comes out Saturday and they’ll be cele...

Comics legend Bill Sienkiewicz (Episode 759) from 2022-08-10T02:03:15

Comic creator BILL SIENKIEWICZ (Sin-KEV-itch) is an Eisner Award-winner for his work on DC Comics’ The Sandman: Endless Nights. He’s also a two time Emmy nominee ...

Alternative music pioneers FISHBONE return to Chicago on 9/3/22 (Episode 758) from 2022-08-08T23:18:09

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BOTTOM LOUNGE Saturday September 3

As music fans, our relationship with Fishbone ha...

Local Motive&Badcandy at Eris Brewery and Cider House (Episode 757) from 2022-08-05T03:27:46

First off, I swear it wasn’t my idea to put the dudes in the front seats and the women in the backseats. I knew it was going to be terrible optics. Dammit....

It’s bloody! It’s delicious! It’s GIALLO GELATO with Stephanie Sack (Episode 756) from 2022-07-21T03:06:27

Facets is home to a day of must-see Giallo cinema on Saturday, July 30. Come for GIALLO GELATO and see “The Psychic,” “Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion”...

There’s nothing to fear’ - Chicago band The Footlight District brings the rock, warpaint (Episode 755) from 2022-07-20T01:40:17

I'm an only child, so I don't know what it’s like to have a connection with a sibling. That means when I see The Footlight District, a group of siblings completel...

Homegrown Festival hits milestone 10th anniversary (Episode 754) from 2022-07-17T22:06:52

10 years is a long time. When it comes to music festivals, it’s a really big deal. The 10th Annual Homegrown Festival is happening on July 30th at BaseCamp in Lisle (5750 Lakeside Drive).
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Iconic rock club Metro immortalized in Gene Ambo’s photographs - recorded at Circle Tavern (Episode 753) from 2022-07-12T03:53:24

If you like music, Chicago culture and kickass tavern food, this is your episode.

Photographer Gene Ambo joins me to...

IL Hot Sauce Expo 2022 set to melt the Forge on 7/23 and 7/24 (Episode 752) from 2022-07-07T02:20:44

Presenting… the 3rd Annual IL Hot Sauce Expo.

This is going to be a seriously fun event… I mean, “bobbing f...

“We could ‘Jungle Pussy’ 24/7” - Poet C. Russell Price (Episode 751) from 2022-07-04T02:24:32

“Some people haven’t read a poem since high school,” says poet C. Russell Price in this episode. They’re probably right, but the new book “Oh, You Thought This Wa...

Ultravox, Band Aid, Live Aid, Visage: Music legend Midge Ure (Episode 750) from 2022-07-02T19:18:24

Midge Ure’s career is a life of music that’s played out in front of us: Live Aid. Band Aid. Ultravox. Visage. Rich Kids. Solo.  Before he took the stage of the De...

Mark Rose (Spitalfield, Downwrite) eats poutine at Beard&Belly (Episode 749) from 2022-07-01T11:44:55

This episode is fantastic, featuring two guests that span music, technology and food.

Mark Rose made a name for hims...

Chicago entrepreneur success story: Soothsayer Hot Sauce (Episode 748) from 2022-06-28T02:53:21

It was a pleasure to have Kyle Janis, founder of Soothsayer Hot Sauce, back on Car Con Carne.

We met at Village Tap ...

Take the Reins performs/eats tacos on ‘I’m At Your Door’ release day (Episode 747) from 2022-06-23T12:50:21

Take the Reins returns to Car Con Carne the day of their new release, “I’m At Your Door!” The band talks about how they ended up on a new label (it involved a lat...

Unlocking creativity and opening Sketchbook beer with Steve Dawson (Episode 746) from 2022-06-21T03:38:40

Chicago songwriting treasure Steve Dawson (Dolly Varden, Funeral Bonsai Wedding) is performing highlights from his superior "At the Bottom of a Canyon in the Bran...

Josh Caterer/Hushdrops share an episode (Episode 745) from 2022-06-21T03:14:55

As we head toward PravdaFest weekend, Josh Caterer (Josh Caterer Trio) and John San Juan (Hushdrops, Josh Caterer Trio) join me at Sketchbook in Skokie after hour...

Apocalypse Hoboken: Don’t call it a reunion (Episode 744) from 2022-06-19T01:30:43

Chicago punk favorites Apocalypse Hoboken return to the stage for two shows at Chop Shop this weekend (details below). Before those shows, ⅗ of the band (Tod, And...

Summer grilling tips from Happy to Meat You’s Scott Fischer (Episode 743) from 2022-06-18T02:40:35

As I type this, the weather has completely turned around in Chicago and it’s essentially PERFECT SUMMER WEATHER OUT. Which means it’s the time to get that grill f...

Boom Hank revisits past while planning for the future (Episode 742) from 2022-06-15T01:47:02

Boom Hank released one of the 90s best “sleeper” albums, “Nuisance,” on Pravda back in 1995. With only days away from Boom Hank kicking off Pravda Fest at Sketchb...

From ‘Inglorious Basterds’ to darkwave auteur: Omar Doom (Episode 741) from 2022-06-09T02:31:21

He’s Private First Class Omar Ulmer from Inglorious Basterds… and as an actor, you probably know OMAR DOOM from that movie, Death Proof and Grindhouse.

From Screeching Weasel to the ‘Basement’: John ‘Jughead’ Pierson (Episode 740) from 2022-06-08T18:34:11

John ‘Jughead’ Pierson is probably best known as a founding member and driving force of Screeching Weasel up through the beginning of the 21st century. These days...

Whatever: The Slugs return for Pravda Fest (Episode 739) from 2022-06-08T00:09:13

The Slugs are one of Chicago’s most enduring indie rock bands, and they’re reuniting for Pravda Fest at Sketchbook Brewing Co. (4901 Main St., Skokie, lineup belo...

Creating a Branded Podcast (Panel) - Chicago Podcast Day (Episode 738) from 2022-06-04T03:00:50

Small businesses… big companies… entrepreneurs… it seems like the demand for branded podcasts is at an all time high.

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From Word of Mouth to Paid Ads: How to Best Use Social Media (Panel): Chicago Podcast Day (Episode 737) from 2022-06-04T02:12:17

You’re on social media. Your audience is on social media. So how do you effectively nurture your community and grow your audience? That’s the focus of this Chicag...

What Can Digital Audio Learn From Traditional Media (Panel): Chicago Podcast Day (Episode 736) from 2022-06-04T01:23:30

This episode features the audio from a panel held at the first-ever “Chicago Podcast Day” event held at 2112 on May 21, 2022.

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Night Spice eats spicy food from Beacon Tap (Episode 735) from 2022-06-03T02:57:43

Beacon Tap (1374 Lee, Des Plaines) was one of the last restaurants Car Con Carne visited before lockdown (March 2, 2020). ...

The Handcuffs release best album to date: The reverential ‘Burn the Rails’ (Episode 734) from 2022-06-01T01:41:39

Chicago band the Handcuffs will release their finest moment to date on Friday (6/3), “Burn the Rails,” on Pravda Records.

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‘If Elvira&Wednesday Adams did shots of snake venom at a bachelorette party’ - The Darts (Episode 733) from 2022-05-26T02:06:19

“Garage-punk-rock grrls will make your head slam and your feet shake. And then there's the music”

The Darts play Liar’s Clu...

Dialogue with Howard Jones in advance of ‘Dialogue’ tour (Episode 732) from 2022-05-20T12:25:03

Howard Jones returns to the Greater Chicagoland area on July 2 for a show at the Des Plaines Theater (with Listen

LBC 25, Riot Fest and Mr. Ms.&the Infusions: Stubhy (Episode 731) from 2022-05-14T01:55:15

Two weeks from the day this episode was recorded, Lucky Boys Confusion will play a sold-out 25th anniversary show at Bottom Lounge. Didn’t get tickets in time? No...

PravdaFest is coming! (Episode 730) from 2022-05-11T00:53:37

PravdaFest celebrates the 38th anniversary of Chicago-based Pravda Records on June 24 & June 25. Sketchbook in Skokie is playing host to epic Pravda reunions and performances, including:

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Chicago Podcast Day is coming! A solo podcast episode (Episode 729) from 2022-05-03T02:23:13

A podcast guest canceled at the last minute, but the show must go on … I’m podcasting tonight from the home office/studio. I talk at length about podcasting and C...

Star Union Spirits in Peru, IL embraces history, delivers award-winning spirits (Episode 728) from 2022-04-28T01:41:49

The Chicago Rum Fest is this Saturday at Logan Square Auditorium (2538 N. Kedzie). Joining me to talk about the event, as well as their own spectacular line of ...

New optimistic side suits Chicago’s Fort Frances (Episode 727) from 2022-04-26T02:14:24

David McMillin of Fort Frances returns to Car Con Carne, as the band’s new song, “If You Look Hard Enough” is gathering attention. The song is the band’s self-des...

Liv Warfield (Prince/NPG) eats sandwiches in car; plays SPACE on Tuesday (Episode 726) from 2022-04-25T02:34:06

For this episode, I’m joined by the fiercely talented Liv Warfield. Liv’s a powerful solo artist who is perhaps best known as a member of Prince’s backing band, N...

Diplomats of Solid Sound release new live EP, plan Pravda Fest performance in June (Episode 725) from 2022-04-21T02:37:02

Diplomats of Solid Sound are Iowa City’s Ambassadors of Funk and Soul. With over 50 million streams to the...

Introducing Leonora, the band FKA The God Awful Small Affairs (Episode 724) from 2022-04-20T02:44:16

With their band, the God Awful Small Affairs, recently renamed Leonora, Missy Preston comes on Car Con Carne to talk about the very first Leonora song, “Wrong Car...

Pinhead Gunpowder’s entire catalog reissued (Episode 723) from 2022-04-18T02:27:05

Green Day fans have been aware of Pinhead Gunpowder from the beginning, but the band still feels like one of punk rock’s best-kept secrets. The band (Billie Joe Arms...

Musician/graphic novelist Dan Dougherty joins me for Lebanese/Mexican food from Evette’s (Episode 722) from 2022-04-07T02:43:02

Let’s get this out of the way: We ate insanely good food tonight. Thanks to Mitchell Abou Jamra for his hospitality and menu selections from Evette’s in Lincoln P...

Ours celebrates 20+ years of ‘Distorted Lullabies’ at Beat Kitchen (Episode 721) from 2022-04-06T03:11:51

Ours is a band whose major label debut back in 2001 continues to resonate with fans more than 20 years after the fact. The 6th and latest Ours album, the self tit...

Notorious Chicago jailbreak inspires new Axons album, ‘I Object to Everything’ (Episode 720) from 2022-04-05T02:20:56

Ready for a jangly dream pop album about the ballsy bedsheet escape of two prisoners from Chicago’s Metropolitan Correctional Center 10 years ago? That’s the concept...

Colin Peterik readies solo debut, headlines City Winery on 4/5/22 (Episode 719) from 2022-04-04T01:22:31

Colin Peterik’s a modern songwriter with one ear firmly planted in the 1970s. His forthcoming debut, “Everything and Nothing” is a testament to (and reflection of...

'Basket Case,' 'Evil Dead' and Cheap Trick: Chicago's Best Bartender Mike Vanderbilt (Episode 718) from 2022-03-26T02:07:45

My guest tonight is Mike Vanderbilt, Chicago’s Best Bartender, as voted by the readers of the Chicago Reader. He’s also: 

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Ravinia announces 2022 season (Episode 717) from 2022-03-24T11:01:58

Ravinia is back! Chief Brand, Marketing and Communications Officer Blake Smith joins me to talk about the just-announced 2022 schedule.

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‘Here’s some songs about drinking’ - Damager (Episode 716) from 2022-03-24T02:34:44

Dan Stewart (vocals/guitar) and Garrison Krotz (bass) of Chicago indie band Damager talked with me tonight in advance of their headlining gig at Gman this weekend...

Dante’s Pizzeria with music curator Denis Buckley (88 Fingers Louie) - Episode 715 from 2022-03-21T04:06:01

For this car-based episode, I’m joined by music curator Denis Buckley (of 88 Fingers Louie fame) and Dante’s owner Tim Murphy.. Denis is going to be “DJ-ing” at Dant...

Local H at Wiener’s Circle (Episode 714) from 2022-03-16T21:00:49

This episode brings the collision of one of Chicago’s most celebrated and respected musicians and one of the city’s most notorious and well regarded hot dog joints.<...

Situation Chicago Live: Two shows at Empty Bottle next week! (Episode 713) from 2022-03-11T03:14:45

Two Situation Chicago Live shows are happening at the Empty Bottle next week. 

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LowDown Brass Band have a sound and style all their own (Episode 712) from 2022-03-10T03:13:37

Funk. New Orleans horns. Pop. Conscious hip hop. Dancehall... LowDown Brass Band brings all those sounds together to create a sound that, in their own words, could only have come out of Chic...

Horror storefront ‘The Horror House’ readies for Avondale launch (Episode 711) from 2022-03-09T03:54:17

Horror crawls its way into the Avondale neighborhood this Spring with the arrival of the HORROR HOUSE. It’s a new horror storefront that speaks to me in every possib...

Oscars Biggest Mistakes - An Academy Awards rundown with author Eric Litt (Episode 710) from 2022-03-04T03:30:37

The 94th Academy Awards happen on March 27th, and I invited author Eric Litt (“Oscars Biggest Mistakes: A Super Fan’s Guide to the Academy Awards: 1969-2021”) to ...

This interview is TORTURE (actually, it’s ABOUT torture): The Medieval Torture Museum (Episode 709) from 2022-03-01T23:26:11

Did you know that Chicago is home to the Medieval Torture Museum? Museum Manager Paula Malone joins me to talk about the museum's exhibits, local reaction and gen...

Brontë Fall prepares for homecoming show and well-timed ‘Winter’ album release (Episode 708) from 2022-02-26T02:05:08

Brontë Fall headlines the Hideout on Saturday 2/26! Before that happens, Teri Bracken of Brontë Fall joins me to talk about her brush with a tornado, her deep Chicago roots, her cool ne...

It’s t-shirt show and tell night with Charles Cardello (founder, Bifocal Media) - Episode 707 from 2022-02-25T04:36:09

It’s t-shirt show and tell night! Charles Cardello, founder of Bifocal Media, shows off some of his insanely cool, limited edition, band tees that he creates in a sp...

Alligator: The Movie! Movie trivia! It’s another week in the life of Internet Celebrity™️ Mike Vanderbilt (Episode 706) from 2022-02-22T03:23:05

There are the movies you’ve seen and know all about, and then there are the movies Mike Vanderbilt knows about. Mike’s a cinephile, a curator, and an internet celebr...

Reasons why you should ‘opt in’ to Chicago band Nora Marks (Episode 705) from 2022-02-18T03:45:28

Nora Marks plays Cobra Lounge Saturday night (2/19/22)!

Robbie, Matt, Matthew and Michael from the band join me for ...

WGN-TV Morning News Announcer Mike Toomey appearing at ‘Comedy for Cancer’ benefit (Episode 704) from 2022-02-06T23:21:58

The WGN-TV Morning News is a morning show crowded with smart, funny people. Even with a “full house” of familiar personalities, Mike Toomey manages to stand out than...

‘Dawn of the Dead’ midnight shows happening this weekend (Episode 703) from 2022-02-03T02:51:50

"Some kind of instinct. Memory of what they used to do. This was an important place in their lives."

The original "Dawn of ...

Resist. Abide. Never satisfy: The return of Wrong War (Episode 702) from 2022-01-28T03:13:12

*This* is hardcore with a lot on its mind. Wrong War returns with their second full release, and they want you to know that things have not gotten better since th...

Back again, this time for good: Cinco de Gatos (Episode 701) from 2022-01-26T06:01:49

Cinco de Gatos is a Chicago band that started out almost 30 years ago, and just as soon as they came… they went. Then they came back again. And then they went aga...

Episode 700 (Part Three): Radio reunion with Bill Leff, Wendy Snyder, Steve Fisher, Brooke Hunter and Lance Tawzer from 2022-01-25T04:45:16

It’s here: Episode 700! Tonight’s show is all about radio, and I’ve invited over a dozen former on-air colleagues to jump on with me. If you want to play a drinking game along with the live stream,...

Episode 700 (Part Two): Radio reunion with Abe Kanan, Al Roker Jr, Grant Random, DJ Luv Cheez and Jen Jameson from 2022-01-25T04:35:01

It’s here: Episode 700! Tonight’s show is all about radio, and I’ve invited over a dozen former on-air colleagues to jump on with me. If you want to play a drinking game along with the live stre...

Episode 700 (Part One): Radio reunion with Chris Payne, Alan Cox, Alex Quigley and Jaime Black from 2022-01-25T04:26:12

It’s here: Episode 700! Tonight’s show is all about radio, and I’ve invited over a dozen former on-air colleagues to jump on with me. If you want to play a drinking ...

No headline necessary: NAKED RAYGUN (Episode 699) from 2022-01-18T02:40:50

The members of legendary Chicago band NAKED RAYGUN join the show to talk about their new release, “Over the Overlords,” their history, and why Styx, Cheap Trick a...

Double Door is coming back to Chicago’s live music landscape (Episode 698) from 2022-01-11T05:13:10

From Fat Nut to the Rolling Stones, Double Door has been one of Chicago’s premiere music venues.

In a city ...

Urge Overkill emerges from 10+ year absence with ‘Oui’ (Episode 697) from 2022-01-07T04:08:22

Urge Overkill entered the 90s as one of Chicago’s coolest, most exciting, and riff-delivering bands. They were the band other bands wanted to hang with… they open...

Touched By Ghoul releases new album, ready for NYE at Liar’s Club (Episode 696) from 2021-12-31T03:04:47

Touched By Ghoul is one of Chicago’s more celebrated independent bands, and they recently delivered their much delayed and anticipated second album, “Cancel the W...

The celebrated return of ‘Punk Rock Doc’ Daryl Wilson (Episode 695) from 2021-12-29T14:51:51

This week marks the return of a Car Con Carne favorite: Dr. Daryl Wilson! Daryl’s the frontman of the long-running Chicago punk institution the Bollweevils (new album out next year!). Dr. Daryl ...

Music treasure Ike Reilly looks to the future, talks about remarkable past (Episode 694) from 2021-12-22T03:51:54

My guest this week is Ike Reilly, a man whose voice, lyrics and songs are entirely unique, original and unforgettable.

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Plain White Tom: The man behind Plain White Ts, Million Miler and Humans Were Here (Episode 693) from 2021-12-17T04:51:05

Tom Higgenson of Plain White Ts/Million Miler is one of my favorite guests. He’s a mega-talented guy with an enviable list of accomplishments (Grammy & Tony nomin...

The future of non-alcoholic beer is… delicious. Meet Jeff Stevens of Well Being Brewing (Episode 692) from 2021-12-10T03:29:26

Non-alcoholic beer was stigmatized for decades. Problem was, most NA products weren’t worth drinking. The craft beer revolution’s led to companies like Well Being...

KT's Kids benefit preview with Scott Lucas, Herb Rosen&KT Augustyn (Episode 691) from 2021-12-09T03:58

I’m inspired by the work KT’s Kids does to help children who desperately need it. This Sunday night, Liar’s Club plays host to the KT’s Kids Toy Drive Fundraiser....

Sci-Fi and Fantasy come alive on stage at Otherworld Theatre (Episode 690) from 2021-12-07T03:05:02

We’re diving into the world of fantasy and sci-fi. Otherworld Theatre, on 3914 North Clark Street, has been bringing the theatrical experience to sci-fi and fantasy for close to 10 years now, an...

Wheatonites Unite! Matt Derda at 302 Wheaton (Episode 689) from 2021-11-23T04:43:08

Musician Matt Derda joins me for food at 302 Wheaton (302 W. Front St.). We ate the “Wheaton Bowl” (it’s healthy, or so I’m told), fries, onion rings and more as ...

Russian mythology and Italian sausage: Talking ‘Atomika’ over Johnnie’s Beef with comics creator Sal Abbinanti (Episode 688) from 2021-11-22T04:22:56

ATOMIKA: GOD IS RED, the independently-created graphic novel by Sal Abbinanti, is being compiled in a new Omnibus edition. Jump on the Kickstarter of Atomika whil...

‘More bizarre than Battle Royale and far bloodier than The Ring’ - A.V. Club’s Katie Rife talks ‘Suicide Club’ (Episode 687) from 2021-11-20T03:14:49

The A.V. Club Senior Writer Katie Rife joined me tonight to talk about Japanese shocker "Suicide Club," from 2001. See it in two midnight shows in all of its 35mm glory at the legendary Music Bo...

‘The Last Days of Capitalism’ takes on social class disparity, white privilege and authenticity (Episode 686) from 2021-11-19T03:43:05

The value of truth and money are explored (if not eviscerated) in the engaging, slow-burning new movie “The Last Days of Capitalism.” In a very lean, focused way,...

‘Cupid for Christmas’ aims arrow for Hulu this weekend (Episode 685) from 2021-11-18T04:01:36

Christmas and Valentine’s Day collide in “Cupid for Christmas,” a family-friendly new rom com movie debuting on Hulu this Saturday. Director Blayne Weaver returns...

From thrift store find to record company publisher: Unearthing Lorna Donley and the Veil (Episode 684) from 2021-11-18T03:18:03

Have you ever discovered a band from a bygone era and had its music change your life?

That’s what happened when musi...

Mysterious Chicago band Miirrors reflect on their future (Episode 683) from 2021-11-11T03:09:07

As they get ready to share a bill with Moritat at the Hideout tomorrow night, the men of Miirrors join me for a chat about music curation, live music, video creat...

BACK IN THE CAR with Hushdrops and Village Inn Pizzeria (Episode 682) from 2021-11-09T04:18:30

After a false start this summer, Car Con Carne is back in the car! This episode finds the car parked outside Village Inn (8050 Lincoln Avenue in Skokie) for a con...

‘Paranormal Activity’ documentarian and ‘Hell House LLC’ producer Joe Bandelli talks found footage (Episode 681) from 2021-11-06T01:57:16

The first Paranormal Activity made $193.4 million dollars on a $15,000 budget. The franchise is covered in deep, satisfying detail in the new documentary, "Parano...

Dan Vapid and the Cheats are back with ‘Escape Velocity’ (Episode 680) from 2021-11-03T02:47:57

Dan Vapid and the Cheats return with a new album, “Escape Velocity,” on Friday. Considering Vapid’s career has included runs in the Methadones, Screeching Weasel ...

Bhoomi makes Indian cuisine accessible for Chicago (Episode 679) from 2021-11-02T02:29:44

Now that Bhoomi is up and running in the Urbanspace Food Hall (15 W. Washington), I’m catching up with Co-Founders Sukhu an...

B-Movie themes collide with Chicago in George Zak's latest artwork (Episode 677) from 2021-10-27T02:43:02

Artist George Zak is back with new paintings to show off. See them in person at the Liar's Club Spooky Day Kickoff on Thursday 10/28!

AAW returns to Berwyn for Jim Lynam Memorial Tournament (Episode 676) from 2021-10-27T00:49:05

The AAW is back with a massive weekend of live action starting Friday in Berwyn. Providing a preview of what you can expect are AAW play-by-play announcer Tyler V...

500 Miles to Memphis go DIY and release best album (Episode 675) from 2021-10-26T02:40:30

500 Miles to Memphis just released their career best album, “Hard to Love,” and Ryan Malott joins me to talk about it.

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Is Wolfden Brewing haunted? (Episode 674) from 2021-10-23T23:11:31

Is Wolfden Brewing haunted? There's an awful lot of lore around the 170 year-old h...

Dez Money talks about his genetic ties to rock and roll and his musical path forward (Episode 673) from 2021-10-19T02:11:32

His dad’s last name is what might grab your interest, but Eddie Money's son, Dez, is carving his own path.

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‘Songs From a Scene’ preview with LBC, the Dog&Everything and One Life (Episode 672) from 2021-10-18T03:13:54

Songs From a Scene ‘21 hits Bottom Lounge on 11/5 and 11/6. Joining me tonight at an undisclosed Midwest location to talk about the shows are Stubhy Pandav (Lucky...

Singer/songwriter Nathan Graham returns to Car Con Carne! (Episode 671) from 2021-10-15T02:29:09

Nathan Graham, a favorite guest of Car Con Carne through the years, is back on the show as his new single, “Somebody Else” is taking off!

The Chicago International Film Festival ‘After Dark’ (Episode 670) from 2021-10-13T02:21:03

The Chicago International Film Festival returns on October 13! And it’s impossible to miss: North America’s longest-running competitive film festival features scr...

Haunted house time! Let’s go to 13th Floor and the Old Joliet Haunted Prison! (Episode 669) from 2021-10-12T02:17:40

👻 Spooky season is here! 👻 Halloween season is my favorite time of the year, and haunted houses are a big part of it. Bryan Kopp, Senior General Manager of 13th Floor Chicago and the Old Jolie...

Do you dare face… THE MUSIC BOX OF HORRORS? (Episode 668) from 2021-09-30T02:24:23

Hey, kids! It’s that time of year again! The MUSIC BOX OF HORRORS month-long drive-in event returns to Pilsen and the line-up is spectacular. Co-curator Mike Vand...

The punk rock past and dark fairy tale future of Camille Rose Garcia (Episode 667) from 2021-09-24T02:38:44

Camille Rose Garcia is a painter, illustrator and musician. In the 90s, she spent her time in the band The Real Minx, whose music has recently been collected in a...

Last Call for Adderall! Cap Gun Heroes are back! (Episode 665) from 2021-09-23T02:33:22

Ramonescore lives in the songs and attitude of suburban Chicago band Cap Gun Heroes. The band returns to Car Con Carne to talk about their new album, “Last Call f...

BLACKSTARKIDS at Riot Fest 2021 (Episode 664) from 2021-09-20T12:40:53

Cruisin' down Chicago / I just won the lotto

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Melkbelly at Riot Fest 2021 (Episode 663) from 2021-09-20T12:35:07

Miranda Winters (guitar/vocals) of Chicago’s Melkbelly talked with Car Con Carne backstage at Riot Fest 2021.

Airstream Futures at Riot Fest 2021 (Episode 662) from 2021-09-20T03:02:34

Devon Carson (vocals) and Jeff Dean (guitar) of Airstream Futures catch up with Car Con Carne after kicking off the Rebel Stage earlier in the day on Day Four of ...

The Orphan the Poet at Riot Fest 2021 (Episode 661) from 2021-09-19T02:14:23

Jake Floyd (bass) David Eselgoth (vox) of The Orphan the Poet talked with me about their awesome new single (“The Moxie”), playing with Chicago band Friday Pilots...

Gymshorts at Riot Fest 2021 (Episode 660) from 2021-09-19T02:06:38

She is the Jeff Gordon of our generation...she’s good at being bad… she is Sarah Greenwell of Gymshorts! Sarah and the band joined me backstage at Riot Fest, wher...

Les Savy Fav at Riot Fest 2021 (Episode 659) from 2021-09-19T01:56:58

Seth Jabour and Harrison Haynes of Les Savy Fav chatted with Car Con Carne before the band tore up the Roots Stage at Riot Fest!

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Hepcat returns, right when we need them most-RIOT FEST 2021 (Episode 658) from 2021-09-19T01:49:03

The members of Hepcat played a fantastic Riot Fest set on a picture-perfect Chicago afternoon. The band checked in with me backstage before their performance. Listen

‘Not a bad day to be day drinking’: Devon Kay and the Solutions at RIOT FEST 2021 (Episode 657) from 2021-09-19T01:37:36

Devon Kay was one of my favorite interviewees at this year’s Riot Fest. He’s super fun, self deprecating and funny. And his new EP (The Space In Between) is aweso...

Mighty Mighty Bosstones co-founding member Johnny Vegas talks RIOT FEST 2021 (Episode 656) from 2021-09-19T01:25:44

Johnny Vegas (Tim Burton) of the Mighty Mighty Bosstones talks about the 90s, the new album (“When God Was Great ”) and why their horn section kicks so much ass.<...

My back is broken! I’m interviewing Bollweevils again! RIOT FEST 2021 (Episode 655) from 2021-09-19T01:14:50

My back is broken! I’m interviewing Bollweevils again! RIOT FEST 2021 (Episode 655)

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Safety, accessibility and unity: Building the Humanity is the Genre Festival (Episode 654) from 2021-09-17T02:50:32

Guitars Over Guns. Sounds great to me. The Humanity is the Genre Festival is happening 9/25, from 12-6:00 p.m. in the court...

Welcome to ‘Septemburger’ (Episode 653) from 2021-09-14T02:28:28

Three chefs, one show! Chicago Gourmet’s “Hamburger Hop” event is happening right now, and joining me to talk about it are Chef Daniel Pineda (Whiskey Business), ...

Beverly Art Walk strolls into 8th year (Episode 652) from 2021-09-11T02:11:54

The Beverly Art Walk strolls into its 8th year with another fantastic event on Saturday, 9/18. Spanning from 95th to 111th ...

Chicago Philharmonic’s new Composer in Residence Marcus Norris (episode 651) from 2021-09-08T02:19:56

Musician and composer (and former Chicagoan) Marcus Norris is the Chicago Philharmonic’s new composer in residence. You can see his epic piece, “Glory,” performed...

The Joy Thieves: Defying expectations on ‘American Parasite’ (Episode 650) from 2021-09-03T02:54:07

A loose collective of musicians delivered one of the year’s tightest sets of music. The Joy Thieves recently put out their first full-length (“American Parasite”)...

Beloved Chicago band Pulsars return with "largely unheard lost tracks from your favorite weirdos" (Episode 649) from 2021-09-01T02:51:47

Mid-90s. Chicago. Bands across the city were swept up in a record company feeding frenzy the likes of which we’d never see again. You know the names of some of th...

Local black metal project Annihilus is raw, primal and awesome (Episode 648) from 2021-08-24T02:27:20

Raw. Primal. Awesome. Black metal project Annihilus returns with the follow-up to last year’s celebrated “Ghanima” release with “Follow a Song From the Sky.” Luca...

The Stranglers return with ‘Dark Matters’: An interview with J.J. Burnel (Episode 647) from 2021-08-18T16:50:46

"Committed for insanity and crimes against the soulThe worst crime that I ever did was play some rock 'n roll."

Blind Adam and the Federal League release new album on Anti-Flag’s A-F Records (Episode 646) from 2021-08-18T02:28:06

Anti-Flag is one of America’s most tireless activist voices in music, and they have a kindred spirit in Chicago’s Blind Adam and the Federal League. 

The beer! The food! Crushed By Giants redefines what River North can be (Episode 645) from 2021-08-11T02:23:28

Oh, man. Crushed By Giants rules. I spent the afternoon with Marketing Director Joe Steigerwald, Head Brewer David Kerns and Head Chef Enrique Roman. I got to wat...

BEHOLD… THE GIANT PORK TENDERLOIN SANDWICH from The Rambler Kitchen + Tap (Episode 644) from 2021-08-10T02:39:23

The Rambler Kitchen + Tap (4128 N. Lincoln) has become a fast favorite over the past two years. Owner Kyle Bagley is here to talk about his business, and to show off THE GIANT PORK TENDERLOIN SA...

The superheroic life and music of the man behind V is for Villains (Episode 643) from 2021-08-08T22:13:01

Live streaming is back on Car Con Carne! We're live from Temperance Beer Co. (2000 Dempster) in Evanston! Joining me for today's chat is the delightful Mr. Agitat...

The plight of concert photographers, “fair use” and entertainment law (Episode 642) from 2021-08-05T03:18:23

Concert photographers are facing increasingly more oppressive "rights grabs." And that's how tonight's conversation with photographer Listen

WWE’s Damian Priest and his whirlwind year  (Episode 641) from 2021-07-29T11:33:25

WWE Superstar Damian Priest is having a very good year, starting with his Royal Rumble entry in January, continuing through his tag match at WrestleMania, alongsi...

WWE Intercontinental Champion Apollo Crews ready for SummerSlam (Episode 640) from 2021-07-28T12:54:05

WWE Superstar Apollo Crews has become one of the most-talked about and exciting wrestlers to watch in 2021. He joined me to talk about the Intercontinental Champi...

The band everyone falls in love with on first listen: Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band (Episode 639) from 2021-07-27T02:54

Old school blues has been reinvented for the future by Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band, who emerges from a debilitating and brutal pandemic year with their best album...

Pizza for Everyone! Crust Fund Pizza’s John Carruthers talks new book, Chicago charities and PIZZA (Episode 638) from 2021-07-24T04:06:35

John Carruthers has dedicated his life to pizza: Making it. Talking about it. Writing about it. Using it as a force for social justice. From his Crust Fund Pizza ...

The menu masterpieces of Cobra Lounge’s Chef Jason Gilmore (Episode 637) from 2021-07-22T00:04:20

The man behind the delicious food menu of Cobra Lounge, Chef Jason Gilmore, joined me to talk about his food creations.

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Homegrown Arts and Music Festival returns for 9th annual event (Episode 636) from 2021-07-21T03:26:15

This week, I’m thrilled to welcome the return of musician Aaron Williams, whose Homegrown Arts and Music Festival returns for its 9th annual event. We talk about ...

Beer and BBQ: Fire and Smoke BBQ Company at Mikerphone Brewing (Episode 635) from 2021-07-17T21:57:05

What an episode! I’m joined today by Mikey Kay of Fire and Smoke BBQ Company and Mike Pallen of Mikerphone Brewing in Elk Grove Village.

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Sex work: A ‘whore’s-eye-view’ with sex worker rights advocate Kaytlin Bailey (Episode 634) from 2021-07-16T02:12:12

Sex work: The stigmas. The realities. The narrative. This episode covers it all. My guest is one of sex work’s most impassioned advocates, Kaytlin Bailey, who hos...

Hideout co-owner Tim Tuten: From Saturday’s CIVL fundraiser into the future (Episode 633) from 2021-07-15T21:47:01

Tim Tuten, Hideout owner/activist/CIVL member, comes on Car Con Carne for a spirited talk about the state of local independent venues, this weekend’s Pine Valley ...

Jon Langford previews Pine Valley Cosmonauts tribute to Tom Waits at the Hideout (Episode 632) from 2021-07-15T13:16:05

Pine Valley Cosmonauts’ new album, “The Closing Time,” is a song-for-song recreation of Tom Waits’ debut album, “Closing Time.” “Patron saint of Chicago music” Jo...

Mapping America: Using maps to tell America’s “origin story” (Episode 631) from 2021-07-14T02:20:17

The first two guys I’m picking for my “imaginary bar trivia team” draft are Neal Asbury and Professor Jean-Pierre Isbouts. Together, they co-authored the stunning...

For the Fallen Dreams/Flowers For Dorian drummer Marc Esses eats himself at Epic Deli (Episode 630) from 2021-07-10T23:55:49

This episode marks the first post-pandemic visit to the hallowed grounds of Epic Deli. My signature sandwich is back on the menu! The “JVO” is Listen

Drive-in movie preview with Rock Island Public House’s Mike Vanderbilt (Episode 629) from 2021-07-05T22:33:26

Get ready for another month of drive-in movies at Rock Island Public House in Blue Island! Curator Mike Vanderbilt is back on Car Con Carne to talk about the week...

Rock critic Jessica Hopper talks about her newly revised and expanded ‘First Collection’ book release (EPISODE 628) from 2021-07-02T21:06:14

Author Jessica Hopper (The First Collection of Criticism by a Living Female Rock Critic and Night Moves) joins me today to talk about the revise...

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From the bottom of a canyon to the top of Chicago songwriting: Steve Dawson (Episode 627) from 2021-06-29T02:16:13

Chicago songwriting treasure Steve Dawson (Dolly Varden, Funeral Bonsai Wedding) is ready to release his new solo album, "At the Bottom of a Canyon in the Branche...

Mike Lust discusses excellent new ‘Demented Wings’ album while eating Dante’s wings (Episode 626) from 2021-06-24T03:00:40

Mike Lust (Tight Phantomz, Lustre King) jumps in the car for a conversation over a delicious dinner provided by Dante’s Tavern (1936 W. Chicago Ave.). We loved th...

South side culture, hidden treasures and beer: Chris Lanuti of Southside Pod (Episode 625) from 2021-06-23T02:45:43

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

Southside Pod is a very w...

Tiffany brings sunlight and joy while promoting ‘Shadows’ (Episode 624) from 2021-06-22T01:24:12

Tiffany returns! Tiffany and guitarist/producer/stud Mark Alberici jumped in the car at an undisclosed Chicago area location to talk about the new tour, what to e...

Cobra Lounge welcomes a return to normalcy (Episode 623) from 2021-06-18T02:55:20

It’s time to light the masks on fire, have a cold beer, listen to loud music, eat kickass food and re-embrace the concept of what ‘Saturday night’ can be. Cobra L...

Vicious Kicks, hot sausage and a songwriting triumph for David Singer (Episode 622) from 2021-06-17T03:18:21

An early favorite for my 2021 “best of” list is David Singer & the Sweet Science’s new album, “Vicious Kicks.” After years of exemplary songwriting, David has out...

On location at the Rock Island Public House drive-in parking lot with Mike Vanderbilt (Episode 621) from 2021-06-14T01:33:36

The Mazda 3 makes it to Blue Island for an in-person, in-car recording with Mike Vanderbilt of Rock Island Public House! We talk about the fantastic drive-in sche...

Record Store Day live from Siren Records (Episode 620) from 2021-06-12T17:56:47

Record Store Day, 6/12/21: I recorded this one from the front of Siren Records in McHenry, just as the doors opened at 8 a.m. I talked with owner Listen

WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre (Episode 619) from 2021-06-10T15:54:39

Drew McIntyre is a giant among men and a giant in professional wrestling. He’s a 2-time WWE champion… former Intercontinental champion… 2 time Raw tag team champi...

Transforming ‘painful reminders’ of gang life or human trafficking enslavement into beautiful art: Ink 180 (Episode 618) from 2021-06-10T03:11:23

Victims of human trafficking are often “branded” with tattoos of pimps’ names or bar codes. Gang members’ tattoos are proof of allegiance. But what happens when a...

The FEW Spirits distillery tour and conversation with Paul Hletko (Episode 617) from 2021-06-08T03:29:29

Evanston was a hotbed for the temperance movement and remained a dry town for many decades. These days, it’s home to one of our favorite distilleries, the very-local and very-excellent FEW Spiri...

Launching the podcasts-to-vinyl 'Phonation' project (Episode 616) from 2021-06-03T02:22:31

What is Phonation? I'm chatting about the podcasts-on-vinyl crowdfunding project with my co-conspirators Giorgio Reyes and Zach Spangler. We had plenty of video mishaps as we recorded (it's been...

Rancid tribute and 924 Gilman St: Alex Botkin from Lavasocks Records (Episode 615) from 2021-05-28T04:34:58

Alex Botkin of Lavasocks Records joins me to talk about the rerelease of 80s punk comp “The Thing That Ate Floyd” and the forthcoming Rancid tribute “And Out Come...

Letdown joins us for hot dogs as we RETURN TO THE CAR! (Episode 614) from 2021-05-27T03:08:16

Letdown is the next band to break big out of Chicago. Half a million TikTok users can’t be wrong…

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State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois (Episode 613) from 2021-05-25T20:54:46

The music of Illinois is on display in Springfield at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in the “State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois” exhibit. I ...

'Throwing the Game' 20 years later: Lucky Boys Confusion (Episode 612) from 2021-05-25T03:47:14

Has it really been 20 years since Lucky Boys Confusion released their breakthrough album, "Throwing the Game?" As the band readies a live stream performance for T...

'Situation Chicago 2' benefit album arrives this week (Episode 611) from 2021-05-21T02:20:27

The first "Situation Chicago" benefit album is out of print, and a new one is on the way! Trey Elder of Quiet Pterodactyl returns alongside Shawn and Brian of Mii...

Band in Austria/Banned in America: DeeCRACKS (Episode 610) from 2021-05-18T13:25:01

Ramones song structures collide with Motorhead rock swagger, and the result is glorious. Meet Austrian punk heroes DeeCRACKS

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“We are stronger together than what we are divided” - Humanity is the Genre (Episode 609) from 2021-05-15T02:10:57

"Humanity is the Genre" is a fantastic new music compilation benefitting Haven Studios and Guitars Over Guns. Joining me to talk about it tonight are Freddie Bell...

Giallo cinema! Hong Kong Cat 3! It’s cinephile night with Stephanie Sack (Episode 608) from 2021-05-11T02:29:33

What is Giallo cinema all about? What's a Hong Kong Category 3 movie? Why should you go to the Music Box Theatre Listen

The Inevitables, Less Than Jake, Fueled By Ramen, Paper&Plastick: The world of Vinnie Fiorello (Episode 607) from 2021-05-08T02:52:23

Musician Vinnie Fiorello (The Inevitables, Less Than Jake, Paper & Plastick)  is one of those people who never seems to slo...

Repo Man, Mad Max and Mother’s day: RIPH movies at the drive-in (Episode 606) from 2021-05-07T01:23:52

As we head into Mothers Day weekend, Rock Island Public House drive-in curator Mike Vanderbilt returns to preview this month's screenings.

‘Tavern-style’ meets ‘speakeasy chic’ for charity: CRUST FUND PIZZA (Episode 605) from 2021-05-06T02:39:41

Author, marketer and foodie John Carruthers has thrown himself into pizza over the past year. Now that he’s mastered the art of making “tavern style” pizza, he’s ...

Nightmare fuel and a cool song with a violin: The joy of DEAD ANIMAL ASSEMBLY PLANT (Episode 604) from 2021-05-03T02:11:21

Their videos are nightmare fuel. Their music is heavy and haunting. Their name is vegan-enraging. Join me for a special Sunday night recording with the dark force...

‘Girly’ sounds: The electronic world of Julian Beeston (Episode 603) from 2021-04-30T02:52:20

Julian Beeston’s a visionary artist whose new project, Featured, released a fantastic full length last month called Girly.

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‘The Surprise Restaurant Manager’ - Author/consultant Ken McGarrie talks about the hospitality business (Episode 602) from 2021-04-29T02:31:57

Ken McGarrie’s been in the hospitality business for decades, and his career has led him to major food locales like Ontario, Dallas and New Orleans. Here in Chicag...

Happy Half-O-Ween! The Music Box of Horrors is back this weekend! (Episode 601) from 2021-04-28T01:52:33

The Music Box of Horrors returns to Chi-Town Movies Drive-In next weekend, featuring Halloween III, Midsommar, Alucarda, Friday the 13th Part III and Sleepaway Ca...

Episode 600 (Part Five) - Jesse Valenciana, Superkick, Guardrail, OutDREJAS and Till Morning from 2021-04-27T14:25:26

“The Night of 1000 Stars” was a live, 5-hour podcast recording that included dozens of guests who’ve appeared on the show through the years. In this segment, JVO ...

Episode 600 (Part Four) - Hot Doug, Dag Juhlin, David Singer, Hi Ho, Dan Dougherty and more! from 2021-04-27T14:20:19

“The Night of 1000 Stars” was a live, 5-hour podcast recording that included dozens of guests who’ve appeared on the show through the years. In this segment, JVO ...

Episode 600 (Part Three) - Fort Francis, Liar’s Club, Amy Guth, Yes Factory, Mike Bratton and more! from 2021-04-27T14:04:36

“The Night of 1000 Stars” was a live, 5-hour podcast recording that included dozens of guests who’ve appeared on the show through the years. In this segment, JVO ...

Episode 600 (Part Two) - Stubhy, Local H, Daryl Wilson, Denis Buckley, Kristina Cottone and more! from 2021-04-27T13:49:29

“The Night of 1000 Stars” was a live, 5-hour podcast recording that included dozens of guests who’ve appeared on the show through the years. In this second segmen...

Episode 600 (Part One) Josh Caterer, Martin Atkins, Broken Robots and more! from 2021-04-27T13:33:07

“The Night of 1000 Stars” was a live, 5-hour podcast recording that included dozens of guests who’ve appeared on the show through the years. In this first segment...

Tiny Kingdoms on Car Con Carne (Episode 599) from 2021-04-22T02:13:32

Jake Newling of Tiny Kingdoms is on Car Con Carne to talk about the band’s most recent releases and plans for their upcoming EP.

Eve 6’s Max Collins from the archives (Episode 598) from 2021-04-20T13:41:29

Eve 6’s Max Collins has become one of the must-read Twitter voices over the past year. And the band continues on, with a new EP called “Grim Value” on the way thi...

Chicago radio legend Kevin Matthews introduces ‘Elevator a Go Go’ (Episode 597) from 2021-04-20T02:12:44