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Car Con Carne

Dec 31, 2017

This is the second of a two-part special featuring the best of the in-car performances, sponsored by Boost Mobile. Featured in this episode are show-stopping performances from:

Michael McDermott “Willow Springs” (7/4/16)

Turnspit “Walk Away” (6/5/17)

Them Guilty Aces “Last Straw” (6/11/17)

Lucky Boys...


Dec 25, 2017

Happy Holidays! This is the first of a two-part special just in time for holiday listening! It's the best of the in-car performances, sponsored by Boost Mobile. Featured in this episode, show-stopping performances from:

Josh Caterer “Need You Around” (12/1/15)

The War on Peace “High Rise Lies” (10/29/17)


Dec 17, 2017

This week, Chicago band Evil Engine jumps in my car for delicious appetizers from Epic Deli (2616 Schaid Ct, McHenry, IL 60050)

In this episode (lovingly sponsored by Boost Mobile), we discuss:

  • Band history: Evil Engine has that "new band smell"
  • Lead singer Kryssie's moments in the public eye, from her appearance in an...


Dec 9, 2017

This week, I happily open the passenger door to comedian Mike Maxwell. We meet at Los 2 Amigos 2216 W Algonquin Rd, Rolling Meadows, IL, which is right next door to a Boost Mobile. I love Boost. So much so, that I mention in the podcast, "If it were open right now, I'd say let's just go there and hang out."

We talk...


Dec 4, 2017

This week, I'm joined by my very funny colleagues Abe Kanan (WLUP-FM, Abe Kanan on Hold), Tim Virgin (WLUP-FM) and Bass (WLS-AM).

We ate at Chicago's famous home of the breaded steak sandwich, Ricobene's (252 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60616). Abe and Bass are long-time customers; this was a first time for Tim and me.

We...