Comedian Kristen Toomey heads to Apple TV with new special (Episode 1066)
This interview was a long time in the making – four years, to be exact – and that gets explained early in the show. In short, I sent an SOS to the world, and comedian Kristen Toomey received it. We…
‘Americana with teeth’: Dave Suh and the Dirty Wings (Episode 1065)
After many years of profile roles in some excellent Chicago bands, Dave Suh is putting himself out there with his new project, Dave Suh & the Dirty Wings. The digital release of their album, “Set to Begin,” is set for…
Time Thieves steal my power-pop heart (Episode 1064)
Jonathan, Tim, and Mustafa of Time Thieves are my guests for a new episode recorded on the NW side of Chicago. We talk about the band’s power-pop leanings, emergence from much noisier bands, both 2025 EP releases (“If You Survive”…
DIY post-punk band Staring Problem talks ‘Equinox’ (Episode 1063)
The wonderful DIY post punk band Staring Problem joins me to talk about their bewitching album, “Equinox” on this episode. I’m joined by Lauren Owen and Mike Erickson for the conversation, which covers topics ranging from MTV, long distance drummers,…
Lucky Boys Confusion announces opening act ‘live’ on CCC (Episode 1061)
Lucky Boys Confusion returns to the House of Blues on 11/15/25 for The Soapbox Spectacle Vinyl Release Show. As I type this, the show is pretty much sold out, meaning if you waited on tickets, you may kick yourself early…
Giallo Gelato – ‘4-night spree of suspense, sleaze, and stylish psychosis’ (Episode 1062)
GIALLO GELATO Logan Theatre 2646 N. Milwaukee A 50th Anniversary Giallo Celebration July 18-21 | 11 pm | The Logan Theatre | Chicago Four nights of killer Italian movies celebrating their 50th anniversary will be featured at Logan Theatre next…
Smoking Popes: Song-by-Song through ‘Lovely Stuff’ (Episode 1060)
The Smoking Popes released the excellent “Lovely Stuff” a few months back, which was the perfect excuse to have frontman Josh Caterer return to the show for his 14th (!) time. With the new album top-of-mind, we go song-by song…
Win tickets to opening night of GIALLO GELATO at the Logan Theatre!
(CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED – THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING) MOVIE FANS! CINEPHILES! LISTENERS! Win tickets to opening night (Friday, July 18) of GIALLO GELATO, featuring a screening of Autopsy (Armando Crispino)! What’s not to love about this movie?…
Flake Michigan performs in a parking lot (Episode 1059)
Flake Michigan is a self-described, five-person, “Midwest Indie Saxy band from Chicago.” I’m joined by Sergio, Laura, and Dave just days before “Flaketoberfest” at Chop Shop (July 10), where they’ll celebrate the one-year anniversary of their “Ottawa” album. We talk…
Face to Face at Motoblot (Episode 1058)
Trever Keith of Face to Face joins me for an interview recorded inside Loud Pizza Records, located inside Salt Shed in Chicago. The interview happened during Motoblot weekend at Salt Shed, a day before Face to Face’s headlining set on…
