Dan Dougherty launches new ‘Beardo’ Kickstarter for 20th anniversary (Episode 1123)
In this episode of Car Con Carne, James VanOsdol catches up with Chicago comic artist and musician Dan Dougherty at Hamburger Heaven in Elmhurst to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Dougherty’s award-winning comic series, Beardo. Dan looks back on the…
Toadies return with new Albini-recorded ‘The Charmer’ (Episode 1126)
When Clark Vogeler joined the Toadies in 1996, there was no way to imagine the band would still be going, selling out rooms across North America. Thirty years later, the veteran guitarist finds himself navigating a beautifully unpredictable landscape, touring…
Is Bask the ‘turducken of rock?’ (Episode 1125)
Zeb and Ray from the fantastic North Carolina band Bask join me for this episode as we chat on the back patio of Livewire Lounge in Chicago’s Avondale neighborhood. Bask released their epic, genre-defying album The Turning last year, blending…
L7 takes victory lap on ‘Last Hurrah’ tour (Episode 1124)
In this episode, L7 co-founder, guitarist, and vocalist Donita Sparks joins the show to reflect on the long road, the band’s legacy, and what it means to finally say goodbye on their own terms.
Meet me in Golden Sands – Exploring Rachel Lichtman’s corner of the multiverse (Episode 1122)
Was life better before the digital era? That’s the rhetorical question at the heart of Golden Sands, the immersive, totally analog experience created by Rachel Lichtman. She recently jumped in the car to talk about her upcoming Programme 4: The…
Elevating concerts to next-level experiential moments: Robb Jibson (So Midwest) – Episode 1121
“We’re a little egoless. We’re happy to just do the content, be a part of the lighting, or help anybody execute and create something cool.” — Robb Jibson In this episode, I sit down with Robb Jibson, the founder and…
Colombian music icon Andrés Cepeda starts his US tour in Chicago (Episode 1120)
In this episode of Car Con Carne, host James VanOsdol talks with Colombian icon Andrés Cepeda. A multi-Latin Grammy winner and 2026 Grammy nominee for his album Bogota, Cepeda visits the podcast to discuss his upcoming performance at the Riviera…
When We Was Kids – evading grammar police and bending genres (Episode 1119)
In this episode of Car Con Carne, James VanOsdol welcomes the Chicago-based band When We Was Kids to the car. Band members Chris, Mike, and Mark dive into their evolution from childhood rivals in the Cicero and Berwyn music scenes…
Sean Mulroney on the future of Double Door and Gallery Cabaret (Episode 1118)
James VanOsdol sits down with Sean Mulroney at the legendary Gallery Cabaret in Bucktown to discuss the evolving landscape of Chicago’s music scene. Mulroney, the owner of Double Door, shares major updates regarding the iconic venue’s future and his new…
The Arrivals chat about their first album in 15 years, Payload (Episode 1117)
Recorded on a drizzly Monday in the Fulton Market neighborhood, this episode features Little Dave Merriman and Ronnie DiCola of the long-running Chicago melodic punk band, The Arrivals. The band recently released Payload, their first full-length album in 15 years….
