Poi Dog Pondering's Frank Orrall: Conversation about food, music and Chicago at City Winery (Episode 171) - a podcast by James VanOsdol

One of Chicago's most beloved musicians, Frank Orrall of Poi Dog Pondering, jumps in the car in advance of his solo show at City Winery (8/2/18). City Winery is always a cool place to hang out. Go see a show there (like Frank Orrall solo). Or just go for the food and wine. Just go: 1200 W Randolph.

This episode, sponsored by Boost Mobile, finds us talking about:

• Frank's "down" with duck tacos.
• "We're breaking the fish barrier tonight."
• City Winery to go? It's a Frank Orrall thing.
• I'm introduced to burrata cheese. WOW.
• There's nothing "rock star" about Frank (other than his rock star shirt).
• Frank's culinary "Chef Franc" identity, where he goes to people's homes, cooks for them, and plays for them.
• The time Poi Dog appeared on Letterman in the early 90s: "I was exhilarated... I was pretty reckless in those days... ."
• Frank used to be a Pesch-catarian, only eating Joe Pesci.
• "We don't know what we're eating, and we love it."
• Poi Dog's declaration of independence: "Pomegranate."
• With as many people who've played in Poi Dog through the years, how can Frank know for sure that I didn't play in the band at one point?
• Next year's the 30th anniversary of Poi Dog!
• I eat gazpacho without a spoon: Sexy.
• Are there songs Frank/Poi Dog ever get tired of playing?
• Frank/Poi Dog's relationship with Chicago.
• New Poi Dog music: On the way!

 

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