From Journey and Vinnie Vincent Invasion to the art gallery: Robert Fleischman (Episode 901)
Car Con Carne is presented by Alex Ross Art. Support Alex’s YouTube page! Robert Fleischman’s career has been fascinating. Most famously, he was brought in to be Journey’s lead singer as work started on the “Infinity” album. He was only…
Episode 900 – Sincere Engineer, Plain White Ts, Smoking Popes and Bollweevils at Epic Deli
Welcome to Episode 900, presented by Alex Ross Art. Chicago podcast Car Con Carne celebrates its 900th episode! For this landmark moment, I hosted a roundtable of friends at Epic Deli (2616 Schaid Ct, McHenry, IL): Deanna Belos of Sincere…
‘Most of the times, the songs are extremely personal’ – Chicken Happen (Episode 899)
Just as Chicago indie band Chicken Happen gets ready to release its fourth full-length (IV), Lilly Choi jumps in my car for hot dogs and a chat about the band and the new album. IV releases on 11/10. Make a…
January 1, 2023 – October 31, 2023: All the guests
A business colleague recently asked what drives me to devote as much time and energy as I do to my podcast. Everyone needs a creative outlet, and this is mine. I genuinely enjoy hosting, producing, promoting and sharing my podcast….
‘Rocky Horror Picture Show” shadow cast (Episode 898)
With Halloween fast approaching, I made a visit to the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb (135 North Second Street) to interview directors/cast members of the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” “shadow cast.” I’m joined by Elliot Lubicz, Josh Chesser, and returning favorite…
A visit to 13th Floor Haunted House with Patrick Brower of Challengers Comics (Episode 897)
All October long, Car Con Carne is featuring Halloween-related interviews and locations. This episode finds me back at 13th Floor Haunted House (5050 River Road, Schiller Park). Joining me for a trip through the haunt is returning guest Patrick Brower,…
The Halloween circus is coming to town: Sideshow Villains at Alhambra Palace (Episode 896)
Get ready for a live event unlike anything else happening in Chicago this season: Sideshow Villains’ Deviant Cabaret is happening at Alhambra Palace (1240 W. Randolph) on Sunday, October 22. Described as “a mix of dance, circus, and cabaret acts…
You wanted the heaviest … you got the heaviest… PHAT KISS (Episode 895)
Plus-sized Kiss tribute band Phat Kiss plays Livewire (3394 N. Milwaukee) Halloween night. Half the band joined me at Cobra Lounge to talk about the show, and everything relating to Kiss. Car Con Carne is presented by Alex Ross Art….
Halloween time is Giallo time in Chicago: Cinephile Stephanie Sack (Episode 894)
Cinephile/Giallo expert Stephanie Sack returns to Car Con Carne to talk about some Giallo events happening in Chicago during this Halloween season. The centerpiece of that list is a special appearance by “Suspiria” actress Barbara Magnolfi at Chicago’s horror-themed cafe,…
‘We don’t just sell rubber Halloween masks. We sell characters’ – Zagone Studios (Episode 893)
Every year, Halloween fans scramble to find the perfect masks and costumes to represent themselves through Spooky Season. For decades, a local mask maker has been there for them. Zagone Studios in Melrose Park has been making handmade (!) masks…
