Category: punk rock
Episode 212: I wanna die with my friends (and beer from Blue Island Beer Company) – Tall Doug and BIBC
Another in-car performance! Another killer Chicago area craft brewery!
Sex, drugs and rock and roll done the Chicago way: Author Steve Silver at La Humita (Episode 204)
Chicago stories told by a guy who’s seen and done it all
The reunion Rise Against’s Tim McIlrath helped will into reality: Welcome back, Sidekick Kato (Episode 192)
“The punk kids didn’t like us very much… and the kids who were into the math-y/emo type stuff… we were like ‘fart and dick joke’ guys (to them). We never really fit in anywhere.”
Naked Raygun’s Jeff Pezzati: A Chicago music icon (Episode 182)
Naked Raygun is simply one of the greatest bands to emerge from Chicago. They helped define the Chicago punk sound in the 1980s with a handful of timeless albums and legendary live shows.
Proving there is still justice to be found in the world, Raygun’s legend continues to be discovered and the band’s catalog is finding its way into a new generation’s streaming playlists. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that one of the band’s most high-profile evangelists is Dave Grohl, who frequently shares the story of seeing Naked Raygun back in the 1980s at the Cubby Bear in Chicago.
The awkward ‘bro hugs’ that will forever define our relationship: Smoking Popes at 350 Fest (Episode 178)
Maybe my favorite Smoking Popes interview in 25 years…
Descendents eat tacos in a Mazda at 350 Fest (Episode 176)
This week, I’m joined by 50% of Descendents (Stephen and Bill) outside this year’s 350 Fest in Tinley Park.
Throat-kick cauliflower and ass-kicking beer: A visit to 350 Brewing Company in Tinley Park (Episode 172)
This week, Car Con Carne (sponsored by Boost Mobile) makes a trip out to Tinley Park to visit the exceptional 350 Brewing Company (7144 183rd St, Tinley Park, IL 60477). Owner Todd Randall and Director of Marketing Justin Maynard jump…
Do you know what it’s like to be p***ed on? DO YOU? The return of Apocalypse Hoboken (recorded at Legit Dogs & Ice) (Episode 166)
Chicago punk legends Apocalypse Hoboken are gearing up for two reunion shows at Chop Shop (July 13 & 14). That seemed like a perfect excuse to chat with Todd and Andy from the band. Joining us in the car is…
‘Car Con Carne is my social life’ – Dinner with new friends TAKE THE REINS (Episode 163)
The phenomenal suburban Chicago band Take the Reins joins me for dinner at Hamburger Heaven in Elmhurst (281 N York Rd, Elmhurst, IL 60126). Before you listen to this episode, make sure to listen to their recently-released “Addiction by Subtraction”…
