Car Con Carne James VanOsdol

Cinephile Stephanie Sack returns to preview cool screenings at local independent theaters. Discussed in this episode:

 

-“Go Go Godzilla,” a Godzila marathon at the venerable Music Box Theatre

-Chinatown - 50th anniversary screening at the Pickwick (Park Ridge)

-Hollywood 90028 at Alamo Drafthouse

-Modern Horror Retro Vibes Double Feature of Pearl and X at Facets (produced/curated by Stephanie)

 

The summer season at Ravinia is here… and there’s no place more comfortable to see outdoor shows.  

 

Your Ravinia Ticket gets you a free ride in Metra’s UP North Line… e train ride to and from the park on Metra’s Union Pacific North Line.  Just show your same-day concert ticket to the conductor, and you’re good to go!

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A smart home connects virtually all of the technology in your home.  With an Easy Automation-installed smart home system, you and your family can control nearly every device and system in the house in ways that are easy and fun to use.

 

Transform your living space with cutting-edge home automation. Experience seamless control over audio/video, lighting, climate, security, and more. Embrace the future of smart living – your home, your rules.

Get a quote by visiting Easy-automation.net, or call Dan at 630.730.3728
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The third MS fundraiser is happening on June 29 at Bottom Lounge. Returning guest/longtime friend Stubhy Pandav (Lucky Boys Confusion, Super Happy Fun Club, Shock Stars, etc.) joins me to talk about the event, as well as living with MS. Joining him in the conversation are MS Sucks team members Dan Volz and Lizz Lukes.

 

And because Stubhy and I have been friends forever, I just had them all come over so we could record the podcast in my backyard.

 

See MS Sucks on June 29, featuring the Dog and Everything, AM Taxi, Super Happy Fun Club and Night Spice!

 

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The summer season at Ravinia kicks off next month… and there’s no place more comfortable to see outdoor shows.  

 

Load up your picnic basket and head to the show… or take advantage of some of Ravinia’s outstanding food options inside the park. 

 

Violent Femmes are set to do an album play of their debut album with the Chicago Philharmonic. It’s been hard for me to imagine stripped down songs like Gone Daddy Gone and Add It Up done with a classical collaboration. Get tickets and see the full schedule at ravinia.org.

 

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A smart home connects virtually all of the technology in your home.  With an Easy Automation-installed smart home system, you and your family can control nearly every device and system in the house in ways that are easy and fun to use.

 

Transform your living space with cutting-edge home automation. Experience seamless control over audio/video, lighting, climate, security, and more. Embrace the future of smart living – your home, your rules.

Get a quote by visiting Easy-automation.net, or call Dan at 630.730.3728
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ravinia’s Senior Artistic Producer, Erik Soderstrom, joins me for a conversation about the 2024 summer season line-up. See you at Elvis Costello/Daryl Hall, Violent Femmes and more!

 

Tickets for the The 2024 Ravinia Festival Summer Schedule are on sale.

Don't miss your chance to see The Beach Boys, Elvis Costello, ZZ Top and more under the stars this year. Visit Ravinia.org for full schedule and tickets

 

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A smart home connects virtually all of the technology in your home.  With an Easy Automation-installed smart home system, you and your family can control nearly every device and system in the house in ways that are easy and fun to use.

 

Transform your living space with cutting-edge home automation. Experience seamless control over audio/video, lighting, climate, security, and more. Embrace the future of smart living – your home, your rules.

Get a quote by visiting Easy-automation.net, or call Dan at 630.730.3728
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monster Dogs Morning Monster Cafe with Steve Silver (Episode 958)

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I agree, especially if hot dogs are involved.

 

Steve Silver, Chicago's legendary lover, fighter, doorman, and raconteur, joined me at the Morning Monster Cafe (Monster Dogs food truck) outside Cobra Lounge (235 N. Ashland).

 

I had the Daywalker to get my day started the right way. It’s a monster, but in the best possible way: A hot dog (or breakfast sausage) nestled in a French toast New England roll topped with bacon, blueberry jam, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and a sweet cereal milk mustard. 

 

Joining us for the chat is a returning favorite, Chef Jason Gilmore. Besides being the chef at Cobra Lounge, his vision and love for hot dogs led him to run the Monster Dogs food truck.

 

Working downtown? Near Fulton Market? Stop by the Morning Monster Cafe, open weekdays from 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.



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The summer season at Ravinia is here… and there’s no place more comfortable to see outdoor shows.  

 

Load up your picnic basket and head to the show… or take advantage of some of Ravinia’s outstanding food options inside the park. 

 

Violent Femmes are set to do an album play of their debut album with the Chicago Philharmonic. It’s been hard for me to imagine stripped down songs like Gone Daddy Gone and Add It Up done with a classical collaboration. Get tickets and see the full schedule at ravinia.org.

 

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A smart home connects virtually all of the technology in your home.  With an Easy Automation-installed smart home system, you and your family can control nearly every device and system in the house in ways that are easy and fun to use.

 

Transform your living space with cutting-edge home automation. Experience seamless control over audio/video, lighting, climate, security, and more. Embrace the future of smart living – your home, your rules.

Get a quote by visiting Easy-automation.net, or call Dan at 630.730.3728
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The second Weekend Run Club album, “Liminal Space Race,” finds the band hitting its stride and frontman Mitchell Kinn cementing his metaphorical and lyrical voice.

 

Mitchell and Xack (bass) join me for pizza slices from Lobo in Logan Square, and we talk about all the coming of age issues and trauma that fuel Mitchell’s art (and therapy sessions, as we learn).

 

See Weekend Run Club at Beat Kitchen on July 3!

 

Car Con Carne (a Q101 podcast) is presented by Alex Ross Art. Visit Alex Ross on YouTube (@TheAlexRossArt) to keep up to date with one of the comics industry's most important and celebrated creators.

 

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The summer season at Ravinia is here… and there’s no place more comfortable to see outdoor shows.  

 

Load up your picnic basket and head to the show… or take advantage of some of Ravinia’s outstanding food options inside the park. 

 

Violent Femmes are set to do an album play of their debut album with the Chicago Philharmonic. It’s been hard for me to imagine stripped down songs like Gone Daddy Gone and Add It Up done with a classical collaboration. Get tickets and see the full schedule at ravinia.org.

 

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A smart home connects virtually all of the technology in your home.  With an Easy Automation-installed smart home system, you and your family can control nearly every device and system in the house in ways that are easy and fun to use.

 

Transform your living space with cutting-edge home automation. Experience seamless control over audio/video, lighting, climate, security, and more. Embrace the future of smart living – your home, your rules.

Get a quote by visiting Easy-automation.net, or call Dan at 630.730.3728
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode finds me at Mirella’s Tavern (2056 W. Division), where I chatted with chef/owner “Angry” Chef Jose and restaurant social media director Callie Ezell.

I ate Chef’s  MASSIVE, award-winning, burger: Double five ounces patties, gem lettuce, heirloom tomatoes, caramelized onions, chef aioli, secret cheese on a brioche bun. It’s truly delicious (though not recommended for eating in a car).

For more info: https://mirellastavern.com

Car Con Carne (a Q101 podcast) is presented by Alex Ross Art. Visit Alex Ross on YouTube (@TheAlexRossArt) to keep up to date with one of the comics industry's most important and celebrated creators.

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The summer season at Ravinia kicks off next month… and there’s no place more comfortable to see outdoor shows.  

Load up your picnic basket and head to the show… or take advantage of some of Ravinia’s outstanding food options inside the park. 

Violent Femmes are set to do an album play of their debut album with the Chicago Philharmonic. It’s been hard for me to imagine stripped down songs like Gone Daddy Gone and Add It Up done with a classical collaboration. Get tickets and see the full schedule at ravinia.org.

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A smart home connects virtually all of the technology in your home.  With an Easy Automation-installed smart home system, you and your family can control nearly every device and system in the house in ways that are easy and fun to use.

Transform your living space with cutting-edge home automation. Experience seamless control over audio/video, lighting, climate, security, and more. Embrace the future of smart living – your home, your rules.

Get a quote by visiting Easy-automation.net, or call Dan at 630.730.3728
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.