Tag: radio
Local H: ‘PJ Soles,’ track-by-track (Episode 1005)
Hey, hello, how was your day? “Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles,” originally released 20 years ago, has grown to become a fan-favorite Local H album, and remains the favorite of band leader Scott Lucas. In his words, “P.J. Soles” was…
Long after Bush, guitarist Nigel Pulsford surprises with ‘Losing Track’ (Episode 934)
Guitarist Nigel Pulsford earned his reputation as a lead guitarist through his years in Bush. He was there through the “hitmaking years” for the band, performing on the first four albums (Sixteen Stone, Razorblade Suitcase, The Science of Things, Golden…
10 of the most memorable moments (Episode 800)
Watch the full-length video on YouTube and Facebook! Welcome to the 800th episode of Car Con Carne! For this special episode, we’re looking back at 10 memorable moments from the past 799 episodes. They’re not the “ultimate” or “definitive” 10…
‘Records’ truly is his middle name: Radio Hall of Famer John Landecker (Episode 400)
The first radio disc jockey whose name I remembered as a child was John Records Landecker. He’s a Radio Hall of Famer and recent inductee to the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. His autobiography, “Records Truly is My…
Radio Hall of Famer Garry Meier on radio’s past, present and future (Episode 235)
Radio Hall of Fame member Garry Meier jumps in the Mazda CX-9 on the eve of his weeklong fill-in doing mornings on WLS-AM 890.
Marina City talks about the WKQX Piqniq and Next2Rock while devouring City BBQ’s menu (Episode 164)
Chicago band-on-the-rise, 101 WKQX Piqniq artist and national Next2Rock finalist, Marina City jumps in the car for a wild, delicious romp through the menu of recently-opened restaurant City Barbeque in Berwyn (7108 W. Cermak Road Ste B2, Berwyn, IL 60402)….
The smarmy side and high points of modeling: Loop Rock Girl April Rose (Episode 84)
“Am I allowed to eat while we’re doing this?” “That’s kinda the thing.” Model and radio/TV star April Rose jumped in the Mazda 3 while Game 2 of the NLCS was happening 15 minutes away. Her sacrifice wasn’t in vain:…
How a video went viral: Sherman from 101 WKQX sits shotgun (Episode 64)
Mere hours after colleague Sherman (101 WKQX) posted a video of the Goodman Theatre sign in flames that went viral, he sat shotgun for Car Con Carne. This episode finds us at Susie’s Drive-Thru at 4126 W. Montrose. The show…
TV pilot rehearsal with 101 WKQX’s Lauren O’Neil (Episode 62)
Welcome to a truly behind-the-scenes episode. Car Con Carne is shooting a TV pilot this summer; a for-real, I’m-not-kidding, television show, produced by some of the most talented TV people in Chicago. Before that happens, there are a lot of…
My Dinner with Mancow (Part One) (Episode 61)
Media superstar Mancow jumps in the passenger seat for “My Dinner with Mancow (Part One): An intimate conversation over hot dogs”(at Irving’s for Red Hot Lovers in Wilmette). I’ve worked with Mancow off and on for years, and remain in…
