The CCC1K Liar’s Club promo videos
Sunday, October 13 is going to be unforgettable…
‘Mix of circus and cabaret acts designed to disturb and delight ‘ (Episode 998)
Sideshow Villains’ Deviant Cabaret brings their mix of circus and cabaret acts ‘designed to disturb and delight’ back to Alhambra Palace (1240 W. Randolph) on Sunday, October 27th. This is the latest project from Dante Ingram, and she joins me…
DEHD in the Q101 Lounge – Episode 1000
Announcing the fourth and final live event for Car Con Carne 1000: DEHD in the Q101 Lounge! The only way into this one is to register to win at Q101.com. Hope to see you there! I’m very excited about my…
Braving HellsGate Haunted House with 94.7’s Tim Virgin (Episode 997)
In what’s become a favorite annual tradition, old friend/radio colleague Tim Virgin (94.7 WLS) and I meet up at Hellsgate (hellsgate.com) in Lockport for a trip through the haunt and a podcast conversation with creator/owner John LaFlamboy. I say it…
T1 Fest returns to Reggies for 3 shows (Episode 996)
T1 Fest is back this year, with three nights worth of killer shows at Reggie’s (2105 S. State Street), from 10/10-10/12. T1 Fest’s mission is to fight Type 1 diabetes, otherwise known as juvenile diabetes. Their mission: “To make a…
Documentary on legendary ‘Kingdom Come’ graphic novel series on the way (Episode 995)
Kingdom Come is a four-issue DC Comics graphic novel miniseries that came out in 1996. Mark Waid wrote it, Alex Ross envisioned it and painted it, and this epic story continues to ripple through not just the comics industry but…
Preview: Halloween Triple Feature at McHenry Outdoor Theater (Episode 994)
McHenry Outdoor Theater – Golden Age Cinemas (1510 N Chapel Hill Rd, McHenry, IL 60051) will host a Halloween Triple Feature, including independent cult favorites “High on the Hog” and “Halloweed” and the sometimes overlooked/always awesome “Halloween 3.” I recorded…
The 25th Chicago Horror Film Fest is this weekend! (Episode 993)
Returning favorite Stephanie Sack is back to preview the 25th edition of the Chicago Horror Film Festival, happening this weekend. Stephanie’s an associate producer of this year’s event, which focuses on women in horror and the “Final Girl” trope. The…
Instrumental music for people who think they don’t like instrumental music: Maxx McGathey (Episode 992)
Chicago composer Maxx McGathey, best known for his work with Gramps the Vamp, releases his first solo album, “Imaginary Eyes,” on September 27. We met at Roma’s (4237 N. Cicero) for Italian beef (that’s what we do here in Chicago)…
Red Scare Industries celebrates 20th anniversary (Episode 991)
Red Scare Industries celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The new compilation, “20 Years of Dreaming and Scheming,” includes contributions from Laura Jane Grace, Sludgeworth, the Brokedowns, the Falcon, Won’t Stay Dead and the Bollweevils. I’m out of the car…
