Tag: podcast
2-song performance from Americana band Shukin & the Ramblers (Episode 980)
Roots/Americana/garage rock band Shukin and the Ramblers (actually, Matt Shukin and one Rambler, Rob) join me for Italian beef at Pop’s in Lyons. We talk about the debut EP, No Canteen, and then Shukin and Rob play two acoustic songs…
Best of 2023 (Episode 907)
This year-end retrospective is presented by Alex Ross Art. Visit Alex Ross on YouTube to keep up to date with one of the comics industry’s most important and celebrated creators. With the year winding down, we’re taking a look back…
It’s a Car Con Carne homecoming for original co-host Mike Bratton (Episode 419)
Many years ago, Car Con Carne was a very different podcast. It was then a co-hosted venture between myself (JVO) and longtime friend Mike Bratton. He bowed out in 2015 when he moved to New York, and hasn’t been back…
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…
Alive Rescue founder Kristen Gerali (Episode 356/Animal Week)
Animal Week continues on Car Con Carne, and for this episode, I chatted with Alive Rescue founder Kristen Gerali and her adorable dog Baguette.
Music that works in movies, the bedroom and live stage: Trip-hop group She Killed In Ecstasy eats meatballs (Episode 202)
Trip hop + meatballs: Trippin’ balls
Aiwa Arc-1: The official headphones of Car Con Carne
Your search for the perfect Bluetooth headphones is over. I think I’ve only taken my new Arc-1s off to shower since I first unboxed them. Unbelievable sound, solidly-made, light to wear, and easy functionality. Get in on this (click the…
The joy of ‘Fake Sex’: Chicago band Post Child (Episode 119)
This week’s show is sponsored by the excellent people at BOOST MOBILE! Post Child (well, Bryan and Mustafa from the band) meet me at Zacatecas (5037 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639) for pastor tacos and conversation this week. http://traffic.libsyn.com/carconcarnepodcast/Post_Child.mp3 We…
Chicago band-to-know My Gold Mask eats Carnivale Food Truck’s menu (Episode 90)
This week’s mouth watering food comes courtesy of the Carnivale Food Truck . With Chicago band-on-the-cusp My Gold Mask (Jack and Gretta) in the back seat, Carnivale’s Chef Rodolfo sits shotgun to talk about the food we’re eating (highlights of…
Slutter, the all-female KISS cover band, celebrates Taco Tuesday (Episode 83)
The all-female KISS tribute band Slutter jumps in the car for Taco Tuesday at El Comalito (2234 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647). We talk about: *Slutter history *How they got on KISS’s radar (and why they’re better than the…
