SHIM (ex-Sick Puppies) creates artistic blueprint for music’s new future-Episode 366
This was such a fun conversation: Shim (ex-Sick Puppies) joined me for a chat that covered a lot of ground, including AC/DC, shared musical interests, how bands need to reinvent themselves for the pandemic age, finding his way to a…
Self-care in a time of collective trauma: A new chat with Hope for the Day (Episode 365)
We’re all still quarantined, and it’s still OK not to be OK. It’s been a while, so I checked back in with Mike Vinopal (Director of Education) and Joel Frieders (Director of Public Policy) from Hope for the Day. We…
Confronting racism and extremism with ‘Breaking Hate’ author Christian Picciolini (Episode 364)
Author Christian Picciolini returns to Car Con Carne to talk about his latest book, “Breaking Hate: Confronting the New Culture of Extremism.” Discussed in this episode: Why sheltering-at-home creates a risk for the growth of extremism. “Potholes”: We have to…
The rabbits-foot-luck, discography and Chicago connections of NONPOINT (Episode 363)
Elias and Robb of Nonpoint jumped on Car Con Carne to talk about: The Quarantine Sessions What bands *should* do once touring resumes The importance of community The band’s connection to Chicago The impending 20th anniversary of “Statement” Phil Collins…
From the Blackhawks to the whiskey barrel: Hockey hall-of-famer/distiller Ed Belfour (Episode 362)
He’s one of hockey’s all time best goaltenders…a hall of famer, an Olympic gold medalist and Stanley Cup winner. He’s also a world-class distiller of some of the best whiskey and rye you’ll ever have. Legend Ed Belfour is my…
Monsters, werewolves, super-heroes and Walter White: A visit with comics creator Steve Ellis (Episode 361)
Comic book creator Steve Ellis joins me to talk about a career that’s included Western werewolves, “Breaking Bad,” the Green Lantern Corps, “The Only Living Boy,” “The Only Living Girl,” and Dungeons & Dragons! #quarantineconcarne #comics Car Con Carne is…
The sounds, style and next steps for Chicago musician Emily Blue (Episode 360)
Musician Emily Blue possesses that rare combination of style and substance. Fresh off the release of her new single, “Aperture,” she joins me for #QuarantineConCarne! Car Con Carne is sponsored by C&H Financial Services.
Harmony House for Cats president Ann Dieter (Episode 359/Animal Week)
?#AnimalWeek on Car Con Carne wraps up with a visit with Ann Dieter, President of Harmony House for Cats! ? Car Con Carne is sponsored by C&H Financial Services
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PAWS Chicago (Episode 358/Animal Week)
Let’s PAWS for a moment… As #AnimalWeek continues, I’m chatting with PAWS humans Sarah McDonald (associate director of media and community relations) and Brian Zeman (lead, Adoption/Foster program). #bark #meow #woof #quarantineconcarne Car Con Carne is sponsored by C&H Financial…
