Category: Episodes
Episode 278 – The Chicago mixtape (crossover episode with Make Us a Mixtape)
This week, Car Con Carne crosses over with the “Make Us a Mixtape” podcast, hosted by comedians Paul Faravhar and Marty DeRosa. The premise is simple: Their weekly guest makes them a 5-song mixtape and they collectively talk about the…
Episode 277 – The brothers in the Safes talk family and ‘Winning Combination’ at Haymarket
Frankie and Patrick O’Malley of the Safes join me for a meal at Haymarket Pub & Brewery (737 W. Randolph). Discussed on the show this week: There are 4 O’Malleys in the Safes… and they come from a family of…
Episode 276 – Former Chicago Bear Jay McElroy talks about playing for his hometown team
NFL star Jay McElroy talks about playing for the Colts in the 90s and the Bears in the 00s.
Episode 275-Triple amputee/war hero/Gary Sinise Foundation rep Bryan Anderson
The most inspirational interview you’ll hear this week… Bryan’s a remarkable man.
Episode 274 – Former “South Side Hit Man” Eric Soderholm talks baseball, spirituality
Former Chicago White Sox Eric Soderholm talks about his days playing for Bill Veeck’s “South Side Hitmen” and the spiritual path his life’s taken since then.
Episode 273 – NHL star Brent Sopel at the Brent Sopel Celebrity Golf Tournament
Former Blackhawk/Stanley Cup winner Brent Sopel has wrestled with dyslexia his entire life. These days, he’s throwing everything he has at helping kids with dyslexia, through the Brent Sopel Foundation. Car Con Carne was live all day at the first…
Episode 272 – NFL star Tim Tyrrell and I bond over a shared AC/DC love
I’m pretty sure Tim Tyrrell (Steelers, Rams, Bills, Falcons) and I are besties at this point. It really comes down to a mutual passion for all things AC/DC. He was honestly surprised by my favorite AC/DC song (you’ll have to…
Episode 271 – Ex-Chicago White Sox pitcher Adam Russell remembers his time on the South Side
Former Sox hurler Adam Russell talked about his career and playing with the phenomenal talent that populated the White Sox in the late-00s. We talked at the Brent Sopel Celebrity Golf Tournament on 10/2/19. Russel’s a great storyteller… you’ll love…
Episode 270 – Damn you people! This is golf. Not a rock concert! (Christopher McDonald / “Shooter McGavin”)
This is a fun one. I’m joined by actor Christopher McDonald, who’s been in EVERYTHING. That said, he’s easily most recognized for playing Shooter McGavin in Happy Gilmore. He jumped in the car early in the day as it was…
Haex at Cold Waves VIII (Episode 269)
Meet the incredible L.A. duo Haex!
