Car Con Carne

<p>In advance of their show at Cobra Lounge on Sunday, 2/21, I’m joined by members of the Effigies and the Evictions at Cobra! Paul, Steve, and Andy from the Effigies and Johnny from the Evictions jumped in the car to...

<p>Are you doin’ the Dale? You should plan on doin’ the Dale. </p> <p> </p> <p>https://dointhedale.com/</p> <p> </p> <p>My guests are Shawn Podgurski (DMen/Sybris) and Dave Hornyak (Livewire Lounge), organizers of Doin’...

<p>Jaime Black (Dynasty Podcasts) has been podcasting for 20+ years, and has a wealth of experience and success behind that history. While not his first time on the podcast, this marks his first time joining me in the...

<p>Yeshi and Zach of La Rosa Noir jump into the car, conveniently parked outside their Pilsen practice space, for a chat about the band’s history, their Riot Fest performance, and new music/happenings for 2026.</p> <p>...

<p>Jonathan of Time Thieves returns to the podcast in advance of the band’s LP release show at Empty Bottle on February 26 (also featuring Josh Caterer Trio, Al Scorch, and Earl Gary).</p> <p> </p> <p>We met at Dante’s...

<p>Arden and Courtney of DØUBLE IDENTITY jump in the car in the dead of winter to talk about the band’s growth, songwriting, live show, and the need for CDs.</p> <p> </p> <p>Car Con Carne is sponsored by Exploding House...

<p>“You're born, you'rе cursed, and every deck is stacked.”</p> <p> </p> <p>Who are the Brokedowns? “A tradesman, two remote workers, and a pizza chef named Mustafa forged their sound in the industrial glow of...

<p>I’ve been reading comics since I was a small child. I’m pretty sure, without exaggeration, that I learned how to read largely because of comics.</p> <p> </p> <p>Like anyone in the hobby, I’d fallen in and out of it...

<p>As I head toward the end of my appendectomy/ileocectomy recovery, I jump back into podcasting with an obvious guest: Dr. Daryl Wilson of the Bollweevils. Who better to talk through the past 2 ½ months of medical...

<p>Guest host Gillian McGhee is a local musician, leading bands Hi Ho and Turnspit over the last decade, and is returning to Car Con Carne to interview her friend and fellow musician, Aly Jados. Aly's here to discuss...

<p>Guest host Jake “Jacques” LaMore, formerly of Pop-Punk & Pizza, now the voice behind new narrative storytelling podcast, “This One Time in Kankakee”, sits down for a conversation with Kevin Andrew, the lead vocalist...

<p>I’m back for a special end-of-the-year episode! Watch/listen for a handful of memorable highlights from 2025, including two especially wonderful musical performances.</p> <p><br>As I explain early in this episode...

<p>Comedian/radio personality Kevin Kellam returns to guest host and welcome special guests Sklar Brothers! </p> <p> </p> <p>Randy and Jason Sklar have been seen everywhere, including Curb Your Enthusiasm, It’s Always...

<p>Comedian/radio personality Kevin Kellam returns for another guest-hosting stint, and this time around he welcomes comedian Adam Burke.</p> <p>Kevin digs into Adam’s comedy career and the details of Adam's...

<p>Guest host Jaime Black interviews Stewart Hicks (Associate Dean of Physical Resources and Planning and Associate Professor of Architecture at the University of Illinois at Chicago) about his eponymous YouTube channel...