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Til Morning: More than just ‘Okay’ (Episode 343)

Chicago band Til Morning joins me for #QuarantineConCarne, just days after releasing their must-hear new song “Okay.” We talk about the new song and its video, the band’s songs, live shows and sleeping habits. I also throw in more than…

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Scotch talk while quarantined on a boat: Naomi Leslie of Belvanie (Episode 341)

Naomi Leslie, Brand Ambassador for Belvanie Scotch, joins me from her quarantine location: A boat docked in Boston Harbor! We talk about scotch, life under COVID-19, and she makes us a whiskey sour (and her solutions for not having bitters…

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Styx drummer Todd Sucherman finds his voice on ‘Last Flight Home’ (Episode 340)

Todd Sucherman is the world-class drummer for rock giant STYX, and this year he’s going solo with a powerful, emotional release called “Last Flight Home.” We talk at length about the new album (out 5/2/20), as well as Styx, songwriting…

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Meet the new classic rock: ROOKIE delivers veteran-level album (Episode 339)

Chicago band Rookie is everything you like about 70s classic rock in a kickass 21st century package. Their s/t debut on Bloodshot is an early 2020 favorite, and something you should have at the ready for summer listening. All six…

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Chicago singer/songwriter David Singer brings his sweet science to Quarantine Con Carne (Episode 338)

Live performance alert! David Singer performs his new single (48/49) “live” at the end of the episode! David Singer is a musician, singer/songwriter, stage composer, filmmaker, storyteller and mensch. These days, he’s 100% back into making music with David Singer…

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Friday night’s a great night for Scotch: Tracie Franklin of Glenfiddich (Episode 337)

Glenfiddich (pronounced Glen-fiddick) is a perfect partner for your Friday night. I’m joined by Glenfiddich brand ambassador Tracie Franklin, who gives us a little home schooling about scotch and all the ways you can drink Glenfiddich. Car Con Carne is…

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Chemlab’s Jared Louche checks in from London (Episode 336)

Jared Louche of Chemlab is one of Car Con Carne’s favorite guests. We talked for a while about a great many things, including: Ultraterrestrials Dogtablet Chemlab Reading, books, etc. Chicago Why we’re all drawn to dark stuff Life in London…

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Mental health in the time of pandemic: It’s (still) OK not to be OK. Catching back up with Hope for the Day (Episode 335)

Tonight I’m joined by Mike Vinopal (Director of Education) and Joel Frieders (Director of Public Policy) from Hope for the Day. We chat about how to take care of one’s mental health in this unprecedented time, how to tend to…

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The Trotter Project: Helping Chicago communities and the service industry (Episode 334)

Trotter Project CEO Derrek Hull’s on to talk about “Kitchen Sessions” on IGTV, helping out the restaurant community, and more! Car Con Carne is sponsored by C&H Financial Services

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Let’s drink rum! Ashley Thomas from Sailor Jerry joins us for virtual cocktails (Episode 333)

Ashley Thomas from Sailor Jerry rum joins me for Friday cocktails! Rum-based bloody Mary? Check. Shot with a pickle back? Double check. Get your quarantine drink on… you’re not going anywhere! Quarantine Con Carne is sponsored by C&H Financial Services!