Dan Vapid’s punk rock resume is massive (Screeching Weasel, Methadones, Riverdales, Sludgeworth, Queers, etc.). He jumped in the car with his band, the Cheats, to talk about how the Cheats came into being, the end of Screeching Weasel, and more.

Joe and Jimmy from Capgun Heroes opened Day Two of T1 Fest, and also happen to be the brains behind the festival. They explain the very personal reason for launching the event, and what we can do to help.

It’s spooky season on Car Con Carne, and this episode finds the podcast at 13th Floor Haunted House in Melrose Park. Joining me for the experience is the Mizzerables (Joe and Korey), whose most recent album, “whatever… this sucks,” is…

Dan and Nat from 88 Fingers Louie jump in the car after walking through the magnificent Hellsgate Haunted House in Lockport. Hellsgate mastermind John Laflamboy joins us to talk about the haunt’s history and vision. And keep watching until the…

Ray from Teenage Bottlerocket joined me bright and early on Day 3 of Riot Fest! Car Con Carne is presented by the Autobarn Mazda of Evanston

Joe Principe of Rise Against talked with Car Con Carne before the band absolutely owned Riot Fest 2019. We talked about the band’s 20-year history, their trend of only playing iconic Chicago locations and the “Ghost Notes” show. We also…

Justin and Pat from Anti-Flag talk politics, community, their 20-year history, the spirit of punk rock and the obvious trilogy that will never come to be.

Zoe and Dee Dee of No Parents joined Car Con Carne backstage after their performance on day one of Riot Fest 2019.

If you’re celebrating an anniversary, these are the guys you wanna celebrate with.