Category: Episodes
Remembering radio legend Dick Biondi with WJBC’s Scott Miller (Episode 852)
Dick Biondi was an absolute radio legend. He died last week at the age of 90, after a 67-year career that paved the way for generations of broadcasters. He was the first guy to play the Beatles on the air…
Naked Raygun tribute album discussed at Rogue’s Corner (Episode 851)
Naked Raygun is one of the greatest bands to ever “whoa whoa” their way onto a Chicago stage, and their influence continues to loom large on the generations that follow in their footsteps. With that, a new Raygun tribute compilation…
Nightingales/Freakwater stars combine for timeless Lloyd / Bean album (Episode 850)
Robert Lloyd (Nightingales) and Janet Beveridge Bean (Freakwater, Eleventh Dream Day) join me to talk about their timeless and compelling new collaboration, Lloyd/Bean. This is an album that will completely take you by surprise; the sort of thing you’ll find…
Colleen Wild at Sovereign in Plainfield (Episode 849)
Car Con Carne visits Plainfield for a visit to Sovereign (24216 W Lockport St, Ste B), along with singer/songwriter Colleen Wild. Sovereign owner Raf Gomez jumps in the backseat to preview some of Sovereign’s new menu, including their apple chicken…
Bullet to the Heart at Flipside Brewing (Episode 848)
Bullet to the Heart (Draven and Audrey) joined me for this episode recorded at Flipside Brewing (7144 W 183rd Tinley Park). Flipside owner Erik Pizer jumped in the car to share some of his food menu and talk about the…
‘Cheers’ to Glory Days at Central Cafe in Highland Park (Episode 847)
This brunch episode was recorded with James and Vince of Glory Days and Jacqui Litvan of Central Cafe in Highland Park (664 Central). Glory Days has a new single out (“Cheers”), along with an accompanying video. You can also see…
Avantist releases ‘’Hexagon’ in advance of new album (Episode 846)
The Arias brothers (Fernando, David, Erick and Luis) of Avantist jump on the show 48 hours before headlining Empty Bottle for their “Hexagon” single release show. We talk a lot about their avant garde, singular style and the blood connection…
Smoking Popes’ Josh Caterer at Chicago Culinary Kitchen (Episode 845)
Old friend/returning hero Josh Caterer (Smoking Popes) joins me for a heart-stopping volume of delicious food from Chicago Culinary Kitchen (2391 N Hicks Rd Palatine, IL 60074). When Josh and I rave about the food in the episode, please know…
Bellhead delivers on ‘Good Intentions’ (Episode 844)
Karen and Ivan of Bellhead join me for hot dogs from Herm’s Palace in Skokie (3406 Dempster). The new EP, “Good Intentions” is fantastic, and we focus a lot on those songs. We also talk about tour stories (including Nazis…
Legendary rock vocalist Graham Bonnet (Rainbow, Alcatrazz, MSG) – Episode 842
Graham Bonnet’s voice is a singular force in rock and roll. You can hear the power and muscle in his singing through his time in Rainbow, Alcatrazz, MSG and so many more bands. Most recently, he put out the age-defying…
