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Concert photographers are facing increasingly more oppressive "rights grabs." And that's how tonight's conversation with photographer Bobby Talamine and entertainment lawyer Ilya Zlatkin (of Zlatkin Wong) started. We covered the release forms photographers have to sign in order to shoot a show, "fair use" and its role in our digital lives, and what a photographer like Bobby can do for his career moving forward. This is a long one, folks, but only because it's super interesting. Thanks for watching/listening! Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry.
Concert photographers are facing increasingly more oppressive "rights grabs." And that's how tonight's conversation with photographer Bobby Talamine and entertainment lawyer Ilya Zlatkin (of Zlatkin Wong) started. We covered the release forms photographers have to sign in order to shoot a show, "fair use" and its role in our digital lives, and what a photographer like Bobby can do for his career moving forward. This is a long one, folks, but only because it's super interesting. Thanks for watching/listening! Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry.
WWE Superstar Damian Priest is having a very good year, starting with his Royal Rumble entry in January, continuing through his tag match at WrestleMania, alongside Bad Bunny. He joins me today to talk about his career, the music he listens to, and what transitioning from NXT has been like. See Damian Priest at RAW, LIVE IN CHICAGO on Monday August 2 … then watch him at SummerSlam from Allegiant Stadium in Vegas on Saturday, August 21. Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry, who present a special live performance with Chicago band Broken Robots this Saturday (7/31) at 7pm!
WWE Superstar Damian Priest is having a very good year, starting with his Royal Rumble entry in January, continuing through his tag match at WrestleMania, alongside Bad Bunny. He joins me today to talk about his career, the music he listens to, and what transitioning from NXT has been like. See Damian Priest at RAW, LIVE IN CHICAGO on Monday August 2 … then watch him at SummerSlam from Allegiant Stadium in Vegas on Saturday, August 21. Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry, who present a special live performance with Chicago band Broken Robots this Saturday (7/31) at 7pm!
WWE Superstar Apollo Crews has become one of the most-talked about and exciting wrestlers to watch in 2021. He joined me to talk about the Intercontinental Championship, its legacy, his career trajectory and whether or not there's a stable in the making. Watch Apollo Crews on Smackdown Friday night, and see him at SummerSlam on August 21!Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry, featuring Broken Robots in an in-store performance, Saturday night!
WWE Superstar Apollo Crews has become one of the most-talked about and exciting wrestlers to watch in 2021. He joined me to talk about the Intercontinental Championship, its legacy, his career trajectory and whether or not there's a stable in the making. Watch Apollo Crews on Smackdown Friday night, and see him at SummerSlam on August 21!Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry, featuring Broken Robots in an in-store performance, Saturday night!
Old school blues has been reinvented for the future by Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band, who emerges from a debilitating and brutal pandemic year with their best album to date: “Dance Songs for Hard Times.” Rev joins me for a spirited talk about music, the evolution of his band, the miserable circumstances that birthed the new album, their super-cool DIY music videos, and why the upcoming Chicago show at Reggie's (8/20/21) will be radically different and better from their last time through. All hail "front porch blues!" Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
Old school blues has been reinvented for the future by Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band, who emerges from a debilitating and brutal pandemic year with their best album to date: “Dance Songs for Hard Times.” Rev joins me for a spirited talk about music, the evolution of his band, the miserable circumstances that birthed the new album, their super-cool DIY music videos, and why the upcoming Chicago show at Reggie's (8/20/21) will be radically different and better from their last time through. All hail "front porch blues!" Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
John Carruthers has dedicated his life to pizza: Making it. Talking about it. Writing about it. Using it as a force for social justice. From his Crust Fund Pizza initiative to the just-released “Pizza for Everyone” book, John's efforts are inspired, engaging and delicious. He returned to Car Con Carne today to talk about the overly-successful crowdfunding of the second pressing for “Pizza for Everyone” (the overflow of which is going straight to charity). He also freshly baked one of his Crust Fund Pizzas for the recording: A sausage pizza that, without exaggeration, is one of the best pizzas I ever had. No joke. John's turned his obsession with mastering the art of pizza making into a legit life calling, and we're here for it. Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry.
John Carruthers has dedicated his life to pizza: Making it. Talking about it. Writing about it. Using it as a force for social justice. From his Crust Fund Pizza initiative to the just-released “Pizza for Everyone” book, John's efforts are inspired, engaging and delicious. He returned to Car Con Carne today to talk about the overly-successful crowdfunding of the second pressing for “Pizza for Everyone” (the overflow of which is going straight to charity). He also freshly baked one of his Crust Fund Pizzas for the recording: A sausage pizza that, without exaggeration, is one of the best pizzas I ever had. No joke. John's turned his obsession with mastering the art of pizza making into a legit life calling, and we're here for it. Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry.
The man behind the delicious food menu of Cobra Lounge, Chef Jason Gilmore, joined me to talk about his food creations. In addition to chatting about current favorites like the “Jerk Store” sandwich and buffalo cauliflower, we also talked about his epic soup creations (hot dog! Italian beef!). We dug into the Jerk Store and Chicago Hot Chicken sandwiches during the recording. The Hot Chicken was spiced perfectly... not obnoxiously hot, but with enough heat to let you know what you're eating. The Jerk Store may very well be my new favorite sandwich. Chef explained all the flavors involved in putting that one together. Cobra Lounge is at 235 N. Ashland. Go there. Support their staff. Drink their beer. And definitely eat their food. Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
The man behind the delicious food menu of Cobra Lounge, Chef Jason Gilmore, joined me to talk about his food creations. In addition to chatting about current favorites like the “Jerk Store” sandwich and buffalo cauliflower, we also talked about his epic soup creations (hot dog! Italian beef!). We dug into the Jerk Store and Chicago Hot Chicken sandwiches during the recording. The Hot Chicken was spiced perfectly... not obnoxiously hot, but with enough heat to let you know what you're eating. The Jerk Store may very well be my new favorite sandwich. Chef explained all the flavors involved in putting that one together. Cobra Lounge is at 235 N. Ashland. Go there. Support their staff. Drink their beer. And definitely eat their food. Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
This week, I'm thrilled to welcome the return of musician Aaron Williams, whose Homegrown Arts and Music Festival returns for its 9th annual event. We talk about Homegrown while on location at the site of the event: Basecamp in Lisle (5750 Lakeside Drive). Thanks to Basecamp for keeping the conversation moving with delicious food from their menu! Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
This week, I'm thrilled to welcome the return of musician Aaron Williams, whose Homegrown Arts and Music Festival returns for its 9th annual event. We talk about Homegrown while on location at the site of the event: Basecamp in Lisle (5750 Lakeside Drive). Thanks to Basecamp for keeping the conversation moving with delicious food from their menu! Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
What an episode! I'm joined today by Mikey Kay of Fire and Smoke BBQ Company and Mike Pallen of Mikerphone Brewing in Elk Grove Village. Over mouth-watering BBQ from Fire and Smoke, we talk about the state of business for both Fire and Smoke & Mikerphone, Mikerphone and Fire and Smoke's history and why what they both do is similar to running a DIY band. Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
What an episode! I'm joined today by Mikey Kay of Fire and Smoke BBQ Company and Mike Pallen of Mikerphone Brewing in Elk Grove Village. Over mouth-watering BBQ from Fire and Smoke, we talk about the state of business for both Fire and Smoke & Mikerphone, Mikerphone and Fire and Smoke's history and why what they both do is similar to running a DIY band. Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
Sex work: The stigmas. The realities. The narrative. This episode covers it all. My guest is one of sex work's most impassioned advocates, Kaytlin Bailey, who hosts the well-researched and entertaining “The Oldest Profession” podcast (give it a listen on your platform of choice). We talk about her “stubborn crusade against whorephobia,” the impact of SESTA-FOSTA, the conflation of all sex work and human trafficking, and a lot of history that got us to this point. Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
Sex work: The stigmas. The realities. The narrative. This episode covers it all. My guest is one of sex work's most impassioned advocates, Kaytlin Bailey, who hosts the well-researched and entertaining “The Oldest Profession” podcast (give it a listen on your platform of choice). We talk about her “stubborn crusade against whorephobia,” the impact of SESTA-FOSTA, the conflation of all sex work and human trafficking, and a lot of history that got us to this point. Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
Tim Tuten, Hideout owner/activist/CIVL member, comes on Car Con Carne for a spirited talk about the state of local independent venues, this weekend's Pine Valley Cosmonauts fundraiser at the Hideout, and what the future looks like for the industry and fans. Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
Tim Tuten, Hideout owner/activist/CIVL member, comes on Car Con Carne for a spirited talk about the state of local independent venues, this weekend's Pine Valley Cosmonauts fundraiser at the Hideout, and what the future looks like for the industry and fans. Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
Pine Valley Cosmonauts' new album, “The Closing Time,” is a song-for-song recreation of Tom Waits' debut album, “Closing Time.” “Patron saint of Chicago music” Jon Langford returns to Car Con Carne to preview the album, and its release show at the Hideout (happening on 7/17). All ticket proceeds from the release show benefit Chicago Independent Venue League (CIVIL) to help secure the future of Chicago's independently owned live music venues. Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
Pine Valley Cosmonauts' new album, “The Closing Time,” is a song-for-song recreation of Tom Waits' debut album, “Closing Time.” “Patron saint of Chicago music” Jon Langford returns to Car Con Carne to preview the album, and its release show at the Hideout (happening on 7/17). All ticket proceeds from the release show benefit Chicago Independent Venue League (CIVIL) to help secure the future of Chicago's independently owned live music venues. Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
The first two guys I'm picking for my “imaginary bar trivia team” draft are Neal Asbury and Professor Jean-Pierre Isbouts. Together, they co-authored the stunning, full-color, new book, “Mapping America: The Incredible Story and Stunning Hand-Colored Maps and Engravings that Created the United States.” I thought this interview was absolutely fascinating. It appealed to the collector in me, and to my natural curiosity about history. I hope you enjoy it (and check out the book)! Pictured: Asbury holding the Nuremberg Chronicle (“the 'world is flat' book”), first published in 1493. My jaw literally fell open. Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
The first two guys I'm picking for my “imaginary bar trivia team” draft are Neal Asbury and Professor Jean-Pierre Isbouts. Together, they co-authored the stunning, full-color, new book, “Mapping America: The Incredible Story and Stunning Hand-Colored Maps and Engravings that Created the United States.” I thought this interview was absolutely fascinating. It appealed to the collector in me, and to my natural curiosity about history. I hope you enjoy it (and check out the book)! Pictured: Asbury holding the Nuremberg Chronicle (“the 'world is flat' book”), first published in 1493. My jaw literally fell open. Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
This episode marks the first post-pandemic visit to the hallowed grounds of Epic Deli. My signature sandwich is back on the menu! The “JVO” is an open-faced sandwich on cornbread, covered with pulled pork, country fried pork belly, crumbled bacon, Carolina vinegar BBQ sauce, fried pickles and coleslaw! Topped with a drizzle of Mike's Hot Honey! Joining me for this episode is the talented and charming Marc Esses (For the Fallen Dreams/Flowers For Dorian), who also has a sandwich special on the Epic Deli menu this month. The “Messes” is oven roasted chicken breast, bacon, shredded provolone and smoked gouda cheese, bacon aioli, and sautéed onions cooked in 3 Floyd's “Zombie Dust” beer!! Topped with fried cheese curds and lettuce that is tossed in ghost pepper ranch! Served on an eight-inch garlic bread sub roll with a side of “Zombie Dust” BBQ sauce!! Marc and I generally make a mess in my car while eating and talking about music stuff. Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry, where I bought a Faith No More record before recording Car Con Carne this afternoon.
This episode marks the first post-pandemic visit to the hallowed grounds of Epic Deli. My signature sandwich is back on the menu! The “JVO” is an open-faced sandwich on cornbread, covered with pulled pork, country fried pork belly, crumbled bacon, Carolina vinegar BBQ sauce, fried pickles and coleslaw! Topped with a drizzle of Mike's Hot Honey! Joining me for this episode is the talented and charming Marc Esses (For the Fallen Dreams/Flowers For Dorian), who also has a sandwich special on the Epic Deli menu this month. The “Messes” is oven roasted chicken breast, bacon, shredded provolone and smoked gouda cheese, bacon aioli, and sautéed onions cooked in 3 Floyd's “Zombie Dust” beer!! Topped with fried cheese curds and lettuce that is tossed in ghost pepper ranch! Served on an eight-inch garlic bread sub roll with a side of “Zombie Dust” BBQ sauce!! Marc and I generally make a mess in my car while eating and talking about music stuff. Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry, where I bought a Faith No More record before recording Car Con Carne this afternoon.
Get ready for another month of drive-in movies at Rock Island Public House in Blue Island! Curator Mike Vanderbilt is back on Car Con Carne to talk about the weekend programming for July (Scorsese/DeNiro, John Candy summer movies, summer blockbusters, Madonna). See you at Raging Bull? Batman ‘89? Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
Get ready for another month of drive-in movies at Rock Island Public House in Blue Island! Curator Mike Vanderbilt is back on Car Con Carne to talk about the weekend programming for July (Scorsese/DeNiro, John Candy summer movies, summer blockbusters, Madonna). See you at Raging Bull? Batman ‘89? Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
Author Jessica Hopper (The First Collection of Criticism by a Living Female Rock Critic and Night Moves) joins me today to talk about the revised and expanded version of “The First Collection...” You've read her stuff everywhere: the Chicago Reader, the Chicago Tribune, Pitchfork, GQ, Rolling Stone, the New York Times, Village Voice, etc. Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
Author Jessica Hopper (The First Collection of Criticism by a Living Female Rock Critic and Night Moves) joins me today to talk about the revised and expanded version of “The First Collection...” You've read her stuff everywhere: the Chicago Reader, the Chicago Tribune, Pitchfork, GQ, Rolling Stone, the New York Times, Village Voice, etc. Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
Chicago songwriting treasure Steve Dawson (Dolly Varden, Funeral Bonsai Wedding) is ready to release his new solo album, "At the Bottom of a Canyon in the Branches of a Tree," on PRAVDA. He jumped on Car Con Carne to preview the album and his upcoming shows (!). Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
Chicago songwriting treasure Steve Dawson (Dolly Varden, Funeral Bonsai Wedding) is ready to release his new solo album, "At the Bottom of a Canyon in the Branches of a Tree," on PRAVDA. He jumped on Car Con Carne to preview the album and his upcoming shows (!). Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
Mike Lust (Tight Phantomz, Lustre King) jumps in the car for a conversation over a delicious dinner provided by Dante's Tavern (1936 W. Chicago Ave.). We loved the pepperoni slices, and couldn't get enough of the wings. Mike talks at length about his killer debut, “Demented Wings,” and we go in plenty of musical tangents along the way. Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry.
Mike Lust (Tight Phantomz, Lustre King) jumps in the car for a conversation over a delicious dinner provided by Dante's Tavern (1936 W. Chicago Ave.). We loved the pepperoni slices, and couldn't get enough of the wings. Mike talks at length about his killer debut, “Demented Wings,” and we go in plenty of musical tangents along the way. Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry.
South side culture, hidden treasures and beer: Chris Lanuti of Southside Pod (Episode 625) Southside Pod is a very well-done, funny and community-focused podcast that I love listening to. Chris Lanuti joins me tonight to talk about his show, the south side, and why people should pledge to "Phonation" TODAY. Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
South side culture, hidden treasures and beer: Chris Lanuti of Southside Pod (Episode 625) Southside Pod is a very well-done, funny and community-focused podcast that I love listening to. Chris Lanuti joins me tonight to talk about his show, the south side, and why people should pledge to "Phonation" TODAY. Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
Tiffany returns! Tiffany and guitarist/producer/stud Marc Alberici jumped in the car at an undisclosed Chicago area location to talk about the new tour, what to expect from the new “Shadows” album, the fantastic new throwback single “Hey Baby,” cooking and Tiffany's cross-generational fanbase. The episode starts with a jawdropping in-car acoustic performance of “Hey Baby!” That's not included in the audio podcast for copyright reasons, but you can watch the performance on Car Con Carne's YouTube and Facebook pages. It's awesome! Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry and Phonation: A Chicago Podcast Compilation (crowdfunding ends Friday! Get in on this!).
Tiffany returns! Tiffany and guitarist/producer/stud Mark Alberici jumped in the car at an undisclosed Chicago area location to talk about the new tour, what to expect from the new “Shadows” album, the fantastic new throwback single “Hey Baby,” cooking and Tiffany's cross-generational fanbase. The episode starts with a jawdropping in-car acoustic performance of “Hey Baby!” That's not included in the audio podcast for copyright reasons, but you can watch the performance on Car Con Carne's YouTube and Facebook pages. It's awesome! Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry and Phonation: A Chicago Podcast Compilation (crowdfunding ends Friday! Get in on this!).
It's time to light the masks on fire, have a cold beer, listen to loud music, eat kickass food and re-embrace the concept of what ‘Saturday night' can be. Cobra Lounge (235 N. Ashland) owner Louie Mendicino returns to the show, along with returning guest, artist George Zak. They preview this coming Saturday night's “return to normalcy” party at Cobra (6/19/21), talk about Cobra history, music, live events, the local bar and entertainment communities and, oh yeah… WE HAD HOT DOG SOUP AND IT WAS FUCKING PERFECT. HOT DOG SOUP Hot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soup Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
It's time to light the masks on fire, have a cold beer, listen to loud music, eat kickass food and re-embrace the concept of what ‘Saturday night' can be. Cobra Lounge (235 N. Ashland) owner Louie Mendicino returns to the show, along with returning guest, artist George Zak. They preview this coming Saturday night's “return to normalcy” party at Cobra (6/19/21), talk about Cobra history, music, live events, the local bar and entertainment communities and, oh yeah… WE HAD HOT DOG SOUP AND IT WAS FUCKING PERFECT. HOT DOG SOUP Hot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soup Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
An early favorite for my 2021 “best of” list is David Singer & the Sweet Science's new album, “Vicious Kicks.” After years of exemplary songwriting, David has outdone himself with this new release. David and I met at Roma's on the northwest side for Italian beef. I went with the Atomic Combo, seeing as it includes a Hot Doug's sausage. David is a very dry, very funny guy to chat with. I think you'll like this interview. Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
An early favorite for my 2021 “best of” list is David Singer & the Sweet Science's new album, “Vicious Kicks.” After years of exemplary songwriting, David has outdone himself with this new release. David and I met at Roma's on the northwest side for Italian beef. I went with the Atomic Combo, seeing as it includes a Hot Doug's sausage. David is a very dry, very funny guy to chat with. I think you'll like this interview. Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
The Mazda 3 makes it to Blue Island for an in-person, in-car recording with Mike Vanderbilt of Rock Island Public House! We talk about the fantastic drive-in schedule at RIPH (Don Knotts weekend!), eat killer food from Butter Upon Bacon (I tried the “Mike Vanderbilt” burger), and preview the Chicago podcast compilation-on-vinyl, Phonation. Mike co-hosts (with Adam Carlson) the wonderful “Windy City Double Feature Picture Show” podcast, which is one of the ten podcasts that will be pressed onto vinyl if Phonation funding is reached by 6/25/21! Special thanks to Gina and Butter Upon Bacon for the yummy hospitality. Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry.
The Mazda 3 makes it to Blue Island for an in-person, in-car recording with Mike Vanderbilt of Rock Island Public House! We talk about the fantastic drive-in schedule at RIPH (Don Knotts weekend!), eat killer food from Butter Upon Bacon (I tried the “Mike Vanderbilt” burger), and preview the Chicago podcast compilation-on-vinyl, Phonation. Mike co-hosts (with Adam Carlson) the wonderful “Windy City Double Feature Picture Show” podcast, which is one of the ten podcasts that will be pressed onto vinyl if Phonation funding is reached by 6/25/21! Special thanks to Geena and Butter Upon Bacon for the yummy hospitality. Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry.
Evanston was a hotbed for the temperance movement and remained a dry town for many decades. These days, it's home to one of our favorite distilleries, the very-local and very-excellent FEW Spirits. We went onsite to the distillery for a tour and chat with owner and master distiller Paul Hletko for this special episode. Video produced by ZSpang and Giorgio Reyes Sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
Evanston was a hotbed for the temperance movement and remained a dry town for many decades. These days, it's home to one of our favorite distilleries, the very-local and very-excellent FEW Spirits. We went onsite to the distillery for a tour and chat with owner and master distiller Paul Hletko for this special episode. Video produced by ZSpang and Giorgio Reyes Sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
What is Phonation? I'm chatting about the podcasts-on-vinyl crowdfunding project with my co-conspirators Giorgio Reyes and Zach Spangler. We had plenty of video mishaps as we recorded (it's been a long time since I did car-based podcasts on a regular basis), but the audio sounds great! Check out the Kickstarter ! Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
What is Phonation? I'm chatting about the podcasts-on-vinyl crowdfunding project with my co-conspirators Giorgio Reyes and Zach Spangler. We had plenty of video mishaps as we recorded (it's been a long time since I did car-based podcasts on a regular basis), but the audio sounds great! Check out the Kickstarter here! Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
Alex Botkin of Lavasocks Records joins me to talk about the rerelease of 80s punk comp “The Thing That Ate Floyd” and the forthcoming Rancid tribute “And Out Come the Lawsuits.” Sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
Alex Botkin of Lavasocks Records joins me to talk about the rerelease of 80s punk comp “The Thing That Ate Floyd” and the forthcoming Rancid tribute “And Out Come the Lawsuits.” Sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
Letdown is the next band to break big out of Chicago. Half a million TikTok users can’t be wrong… Blake Coddington of Letdown returns to Car Con Carne just as the podcast makes its return to recording in the car! As we talk about Blake’s career, we share dinner at Byron’s Hot Dogs at 1701 W. Lawrence (thanks to Mike and his team there). It felt amazing to return to the car! Thanks to Siren Records McHenry for sponsoring the show.
Letdown is the next band to break big out of Chicago. Half a million TikTok users can’t be wrong… Blake Coddington of Letdown returns to Car Con Carne just as the podcast makes its return to recording in the car! As we talk about Blake’s career, we share dinner at Byron’s Hot Dogs at 1701 W. Lawrence (thanks to Mike and his team there). It felt amazing to return to the car! Thanks to Siren Records McHenry for sponsoring the show.
Ramones song structures collide with Motorhead rock swagger, and the result is glorious. Meet Austrian punk heroes DeeCRACKS Sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
Ramones song structures collide with Motorhead rock swagger, and the result is glorious. Meet Austrian punk heroes DeeCRACKS Sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
What is Giallo cinema all about? What's a Hong Kong Category 3 movie? Why should you go to the Music Box Theatre Sunday night? These questions were all answered by tonight's guest, cinephile Stephanie Sack. Go see Centipede Horror, along with A Lizard in a Woman's Skin, a fantastic double feature at the Music Box on Sunday 5/23! Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
What is Giallo cinema all about? What's a Hong Kong Category 3 movie? Why should you go to the Music Box Theatre Sunday night? These questions were all answered by tonight's guest, cinephile Stephanie Sack. Go see Centipede Horror, along with A Lizard in a Woman's Skin, a fantastic double feature at the Music Box on Sunday 5/23! Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
Musician Vinnie Fiorello (The Inevitables, Less Than Jake, Paper & Plastick) is one of those people who never seems to slow down. If he'd only been the drummer and lyricist of Less Than Jake, that would have been plenty to hang his hat on. Instead, he co-founded Fueled By Ramen, launched Paper and Plastic records, started other businesses and recently introduced the world to THE INEVITABLES. We talk about his stellar career and our shared love for music in this episode! Sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
Musician Vinnie Fiorello (The Inevitables, Less Than Jake, Paper & Plastick) is one of those people who never seems to slow down. If he'd only been the drummer and lyricist of Less Than Jake, that would have been plenty to hang his hat on. Instead, he co-founded Fueled By Ramen, launched Paper and Plastick records, started other businesses and recently introduced the world to THE INEVITABLES. We talk about his stellar career and our shared love for music in this episode! Sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
Earlier today, Justice Hill debuted the video for “Outta This,” the strong lead single from his forthcoming album, “Room With a View.” We talked about his career today, seven years removed from him dropping out of Berklee and living in a rental car. Justice is a fascinating, compelling performer. Get in on the ground floor here. Car Con Carne is sponsored by C&H Financial Services and Siren Records McHenry
Rain Rabbit is a transcontinental duo, with Kyle Brauch headquartered here in Chicago and Craig Bennett in Australia. They both came on Car Con Carne to talk about how they came together, and how they got their self-titled debut (out Friday) off the ground. Sponsored by C&H Financial Services and Siren Records McHenry
"I only recently got the treatment I needed, and I’m glad I did because it saved my life" - that sentence stopped me in my tracks when I saw Djunah's Instagram feed last week. Donna Diane of Djunah has wrestled with C-PTSD for a long time. She came on Car Con Carne tonight to share her story of treatment, while offering encouragement for others struggling and suffering throughout our chat. We talked about the stigmas that still exist around discussing mental health and suicide, what C-PTSD is and how we can help support people who are struggling. We didn't talk about Djunah's music (much) in this interview. That's a great conversation waiting to be had down the road. #suicide #mentalhealth #cptsd Car Con Carne is sponsored by C&H Financial Services and Siren Records McHenry
MAKS the Fox returns with a new album (That We Exist) on 4/23, and Kori, Marlon and Rachel are on Car Con Carne to talk about it! Car Con Carne is sponsored by C&H Financial Services and Siren Records McHenry
Michael Vallez of the Rotten Drapes is tonight's guest. Car Con Carne is sponsored by C&H Financial Services and Siren Records McHenry
The night before they drop their new song, "Undone," Ryan Argast of Marina City returns to Car Con Carne to catch up on everything the band’s been writing and working on over the past year. Car Con Carne is sponsored by C&H Financial Services and Siren Records McHenry
Author Adam Bender jumps on Car Con Carne to talk about his new book, "Utopia PR," "A sci-fi satire about a public relations rep seeking work-life balance while managing crisis after crisis for a dystopian American president." Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
Rock Island Public House drive-in movie curator Mike Vanderbilt returns to talk about the upcoming schedule! This weekend (4/9-4/11), it’s baseball movies: Major League (4/9), A League of Their Own (4/10) and The Sandlot (4/11). Next weekend, it’s Orson Welles’ high and lows: Citizen Kane (4/16), Touch of Evil (4/17) and… Transformers: The Movie (4/18). Finally, it’s a GOTHSPLOITATION weekend at the end of the month: The Craft (4/23), The Crow (4/24) and Lost Highway (4/25).Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry.
Rick Gieser has the largest collection of sports-related songs anywhere, and he joins Car Con Carne tonight with tons of obscure and fascinating releases that you likely weren’t aware even existed! This is a fun one for record collectors, music fans and especially sports fans. Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
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