Category: Episodes
Ugly Kid Joe on 1st US tour in 27 years (Episode 840)
It seems crazy, but Ugly Kid Joe hasn’t toured the states in 27 years. On the eve of the band’s appearance at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Ugly Kid Joe shredders Klaus Eichstadt and Dave Fortman join me for…
Waukegan in Your Footsteps: Stewart Copeland comes to Chicago area (Episode 839)
(Rejected episode headlines: “Next to Stew,” “Driven to Cheers”) The legendary Stewart Copeland joins me for an interview in advance of his Chicago area performance of “Police Deranged for Orchestra” at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan on May 19. Discussed…
Are ‘Podcasts’ Electric? The Gary Numan interview (Episode 838)
Gary Numan is an innovator, synth wizard and influence to artists and fans alike. I caught up with him backstage at the Rave in Milwaukee for a longform chat about his career and worldview. Some of the topics discussed: …
Bollweevils return with ‘Essential’ release (Episode 837)
The Bollweevils return with their first studio album since 1995: “Essential’ (out May 6 on Red Scare)! Returning favorite Dr. Daryl Wilson joins me to go track-by-track through the new album as we eat Middle Eastern food from Pita Inn…
Take the Reins release extended ‘Last Chance Motel’ video, perform song ‘live’ (Episode 836)
This episode was recorded inside Take the Reins’ practice space. They even prepared food for the recording, which will forever be known as “Crockpot Con Carne.” The band performed a first-ever acoustic version of “Last Chance Motel” on the episode,…
Grammy-winning Third Coast Percussion ready for ‘Metamorphosis’ at Harris Theater (Episode 835)
“Metamorphosis,” featuring Third Coast Percussion, makes its Chicago premiere at the Harris Theater on Tuesday, May 2. Joining me to preview the event is Third Coast Percussion’s Sean Connors, Ensemble member and Technical Director. Third Coast Percussion is a remarkable…
Lucky Boys Confusion, the Dog and Everything ready for Metro show (Episode 834)
There’s a treasure trove of Car Con Carne favorites set to play Metro on May 6, 2023: Lucky Boys Confusion The Dog and Everything Night Spice Take the Reins Stubhy (LBC) and Dan Monahan (The Dog and Everything) join me…
Sweet Cobra hits 20 year mark, eats food at Big Kids (Episode 833)
On the heels of releasing what may be Sweet Cobra’s finest album, “Threes,” drummer Jason Gagovski jumps in the car to talk about the new-ish release and the band’s history. Joining us for the conversation is Stephan Jurgovan, GM of…
‘Wanna Pizza Me?’ – Local pizza-making hero appears on Chopped (Episode 832)
John Carruthers of Crust Fund Pizza made it to runner-up on Chopped Season 54, Episode 14: “Wanna Pizza Me?” John addresses the unforgiving Chopped counters early in the episode: “You have not one second longer than those clocks say” We…
Video Game Hall of Famer talks decades-long journey to make passion project a reality (Episode 831)
The decades-long process to bring an arcade game to market is chronicled in the forthcoming documentary film, “Ghostlord and the Quest for Dark Presence.” The game in question is “Dark Presence,” the brainchild of Galloping Ghost owner/International Video Game Hall…
