Guest hosts Bellhead talk Killing Joke’s ‘Extremities’ with Martin Atkins (Episode 1091)
As I continue to recover (and prepare for a couple of procedures and impending surgery) from appendix issues, I’ve excitedly turned Car Con Carne over to guest hosts. For this episode, Karen and Ivan from the Chicago bass duo Bellhead…
Guest host Kevin Kellam talks about the 90s with author Greg Prato (Episode 1090)
Hello from James VanOsdol. As I type this, I’m recovering from appendix-related issues and preparing for an appendectomy just before Christmas. I’m counting it as a holiday gift. Bottom line: I’m not able to get out and record the podcast…
Health / podcast update
Let me first say this: The appendix is no joke. After spending three days in the hospital for a perforated appendix two weeks ago, I landed right back in the ER the following week. When I was discharged from my…
A quick health update from your host
(Also shared to social media) It’s been… a week. Not to bury the lede: I was recently discharged from a hospital after checking in through the ER with a perforated appendix. Stupid vestigial organ. It took me longer than it…
Folk-punk troubadour Sam Russo takes huge leap forward on ‘Hold You Hard’ (Episode 1089)
Sam Russo put out his fourth album (“Hold You Hard”) a few months ago and is currently touring the states in a run-up to the Fest in Gainesville later this month. The new album was written across America, and feels…
The 55+ year journey of Chicago legends the Flock (Episode 1088)
The Flock was making noise on a national level starting back during the Nixon administration. They were unorthodox for the time: Jazz. Prog. Rock. Fusion. A little bit of everything, all masterfully played by the individual band members. They put…
Are the Volo Antique Malls haunted? (Episode 1087)
This episode finds me at the fabulous Volo Antique Malls, where I can easily lose myself for hours at a time. Owners/managers Keith and Lisa Santiago sat down with me to talk about collectibles and antique culture, as well as…
wht.rbbt.obj delivers fuzzed-out, torchy & sexy new album, ‘Oscar Bravo Juliett’ (Episode 1086)
Frank and River of wht.rbbt.obj are back to talk about their excellent new album, “Oscar Bravo Juliett.” As I mention early in this episode, the new album is a collection of songs that are alternatingly (sometimes all at once) fuzzed…
Noon Whistle: ‘Who wants chili-infused Malort?’ Everyone: ___ (Episode 1085)
I’m back at Noon Whistle’s Lombard Brewpub (800 E. Roosevelt) for this one. They’ve pulled me back with yet another mad scientist idea. I’ve had cicada-infused Malort there. I choked down Garlic Butterlort, still an all-time low taste experience. And…
HellsGate Haunted House with clubdrugs (Episode 1084)
It’s my favorite time of year – I’m back at Hellsgate Haunted House in Lockport to see what’s new at the haunt and meet up with creator/owner John LaFlamboy. Joining me for the trip this year are two of my…
