Category: Episodes
Oscars Biggest Mistakes – An Academy Awards rundown with author Eric Litt (Episode 710)
The 94th Academy Awards happen on March 27th, and I invited author Eric Litt (“Oscars Biggest Mistakes: A Super Fan’s Guide to the Academy Awards: 1969-2021”) to talk about Academy Awards history. He talks about times they got it right……
This interview is TORTURE (actually, it’s ABOUT torture): The Medieval Torture Museum (Episode 709)
Associated image: Museum of Medieval Torture on Instagram (museum_torture)
Brontë Fall prepares for homecoming show and well-timed ‘Winter’ album release (Episode 708)
Brontë Fall headlines the Hideout on Saturday 2/26! Before that happens, Teri Bracken of Brontë Fall joins me to talk about her brush with a tornado, her deep Chicago roots, her cool new videos and the song inspirations behind the…
It’s t-shirt show and tell night with Charles Cardello (founder, Bifocal Media) – Episode 707
It’s t-shirt show and tell night! Charles Cardello, founder of Bifocal Media, shows off some of his insanely cool, limited edition, band tees that he creates in a split partnership with the artists. You’ll love hearing about the designs for…
Reasons why you should ‘opt in’ to Chicago band Nora Marks (Episode 705)
Nora Marks plays Cobra Lounge Saturday night (2/19/22)! Robbie, Matt, Matthew and Michael from the band join me for a deep dive into their fun new “Opt Out” album, and the conversation goes on to cover topics like competitive hot…
WGN-TV Morning News Announcer Mike Toomey appearing at ‘Comedy for Cancer’ benefit (Episode 704)
The WGN-TV Morning News is a morning show crowded with smart, funny people. Even with a “full house” of familiar personalities, Mike Toomey manages to stand out thanks to his timing, delivery and wildly creative mind. As a stand-up comic,…
Resist. Abide. Never satisfy: The return of Wrong War (Episode 702)
*This* is hardcore with a lot on its mind. Wrong War returns with their second full release, and they want you to know that things have not gotten better since their debut. Resist. Abide. Never satisfy. Resist or hide. Never…
Back again, this time for good: Cinco de Gatos (Episode 701)
Cinco de Gatos is a Chicago band that started out almost 30 years ago, and just as soon as they came… they went. Then they came back again. And then they went again. Then they came back, and it stuck….
Episode 700 (Part Three): Radio reunion with Bill Leff, Wendy Snyder, Steve Fisher, Brooke Hunter and Lance Tawzer
It’s here: Episode 700! Tonight’s show is all about radio, and I’ve invited over a dozen former on-air colleagues to jump on with me. If you want to play a drinking game along with the live stream, take a drink…
Episode 700 (Part Two): Radio reunion with Abe Kanan, Al Roker Jr, Grant Random, DJ Luv Cheez and Jen Jameson
It’s here: Episode 700! Tonight’s show is all about radio, and I’ve invited over a dozen former on-air colleagues to jump on with me. If you want to play a drinking game along with the live stream, take a drink…
