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Reasons why you should ‘opt in’ to Chicago band Nora Marks (Episode 705)

Nora Marks plays Cobra Lounge Saturday night (2/19/22)! Robbie, Matt, Matthew and Michael from the band join me for a deep dive into their fun new “Opt Out” album, and the conversation goes on to cover topics like competitive hot…

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WGN-TV Morning News Announcer Mike Toomey appearing at ‘Comedy for Cancer’ benefit (Episode 704)

The WGN-TV Morning News is a morning show crowded with smart, funny people. Even with a “full house” of familiar personalities, Mike Toomey manages to stand out thanks to his timing, delivery and wildly creative mind. As a stand-up comic,…

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New trailer!

Check out the fantastic new trailer, produced by the talented Giorgio Reyes!

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Resist. Abide. Never satisfy: The return of Wrong War (Episode 702)

*This* is hardcore with a lot on its mind. Wrong War returns with their second full release, and they want you to know that things have not gotten better since their debut. Resist. Abide. Never satisfy. Resist or hide. Never…

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Back again, this time for good: Cinco de Gatos (Episode 701)

Cinco de Gatos is a Chicago band that started out almost 30 years ago, and just as soon as they came… they went. Then they came back again. And then they went again. Then they came back, and it stuck….

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Episode 700 (Part Three): Radio reunion with Bill Leff, Wendy Snyder, Steve Fisher, Brooke Hunter and Lance Tawzer

It’s here: Episode 700! Tonight’s show is all about radio, and I’ve invited over a dozen former on-air colleagues to jump on with me. If you want to play a drinking game along with the live stream, take a drink…

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Episode 700 (Part Two): Radio reunion with Abe Kanan, Al Roker Jr, Grant Random, DJ Luv Cheez and Jen Jameson

It’s here: Episode 700! Tonight’s show is all about radio, and I’ve invited over a dozen former on-air colleagues to jump on with me. If you want to play a drinking game along with the live stream, take a drink…

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Episode 700 (Part One): Radio reunion with Chris Payne, Alan Cox, Alex Quigley and Jaime Black

It’s here: Episode 700! Tonight’s show is all about radio, and I’ve invited over a dozen former on-air colleagues to jump on with me. If you want to play a drinking game along with the live stream, take a drink…

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How did I get to 700 episodes?

I just posted an article to LinkedIn about hitting the “700 episode” milestone. You can click the link to read it there and see all the fun pictures associated with it, or just read the copy below. In summary: Thanks…

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No headline necessary: NAKED RAYGUN (Episode 699)

The members of legendary Chicago band NAKED RAYGUN join the show to talk about their new release, “Over the Overlords,” their history, and why Styx, Cheap Trick and Rise Against should fear them. Appearing on this episode: Jeff Pezzati, Eric…