Car Con Carne

Hyperlocal Chicago podcast hosted by long-running local media personality James VanOsdol. Guests include musicians, restaurateurs, brewers, authors, actors and interesting persons of note. More often than not, the interviews happen in James's car.

Marina City frontman experiences Johnnie’s Italian beef for 1st time (Episode 1007) 11/22/2024

50K Check celebrates vinyl release of debut (Episode 1K6) 11/19/2024

Local H: ‘PJ Soles,’ track-by-track (Episode 1005) 11/16/2024

Quiet Pterodactyl celebrates 5 years with Angel Bat Dawid at Jerry’s (Episode 1004) 11/13/2024

You Died brings the ‘post-apocalyptic cyberpunk dance party’ (Episode 1003) 11/07/2024

Damager prepares to ‘rock forever or else’ (Episode 1002) 11/01/2024

Jazz star Chris Greene at Prairie Moon Evanston (Episode 1001) 10/29/2024

Episode 1000 - Pt. 3 (DEHD, AM Taxi, Siren Records, Showoff, clubdrugs) 10/24/2024

Episode 1000 - Pt. 3 (DEHD, AM Taxi, Siren Records, Showoff, clubdrugs) Welcome to the third and final part of the Episode 1000 anniversary episode, recorded at live events held at four locations throughout the greater Chicagoland area. My original idea was to combine all the interviews and performances into one single release. As fate would have it… it’s just too much content for one single episode, so I decided to break it up and make it more digestible. For this episode, recorded at Skeleton Key Brewery in Woodridge, Siren Records in McHenry, and Liar’s Club in Chicago, and the Q101 Lounge, you’ll hear (and see): An interview with DEHD on the sweet Q101 radio mics. One of my favorite bands, AM TAXI, performing and chatting from Skeleton Key. Siren Records owner Bill Lindquist. Long time pop-punk favorites Showoff. And a fantastic peformance and chat with the synthy goth pop duo clubdrugs. In between segments, you’ll also get to enjoy messages from former podcast guests, sharing their Episode 1000 greetings. This time around, that includes Patrick Brower of Challengers Comics + Conversation, Stubhy from Lucky Boys Confusion, Bullet to the Heart, Denis Buckley of 88 Fingers Louie, and You Died. ## CCC is sponsored by Easy Automation. Are you ready to turn your home into a smart home? 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 ## Thank you: Skeleton Key Brewery - Paul and Emily Slayton Liar’s Club - Herb Rosen. Also Gary and Scott! Siren Records - Bill and Jenny Lindquist The Black and Blue Hearts Mike Stricker The Ooozin’ Ahhhs AM Taxi Ike Reilly Steve Silver wht.rbbt.obj Showoff Josh Caterer Bellhead Kevin Kellam clubdrugs The Effigies DEHD Zach Spangler Henry Scherer Matt Winkelman Asim Ali James Kurdziel Dan Pursel Most importantly: Thank you for listening to, watching and supporting Car Con Carne. I don’t take any of it for granted. /episode/index/show/carconcarnepodcast/id/33592097

Episode 1000 - Pt. 2 (Josh Caterer, Liar’s Club, wht.rbbt.obj, Mike Stricker, Steve Silver, Bellhead) 10/22/2024

Episode 1000 - Pt. 2 (Josh Caterer, Liar’s Club, wht.rbbt.obj, Mike Stricker, Steve Silver, Bellhead) Welcome to the second part of the three-volume Episode 1000 anniversary episode, recorded at live events held at four locations throughout the greater Chicagoland area. My original idea was to combine all the interviews and performances into one single release. As fate would have it… it’s just too much content for one single episode, so I decided to break it up and make it more digestible. For this episode, recorded at Skeleton Key Brewery in Woodridge, Siren Records in McHenry, and Liar’s Club in Chicago, you’ll hear (and see): Theme song creator Josh Caterer from Liar’s Club. An interview with returning favorites wht.rbbt.obj from Siren Records. Comedian Mike Stricker with a comedy set from Skeleton Key. Herb Rosen, owner of Liar’s Club. A blistering performance and fun interview with Bellhead from Liar’s Club. And a rock and roll story from author Steve Silver. In between segments, you’ll also get to enjoy messages from former podcast guests, sharing their Episode 1000 greetings. This time around, that includes Dr. Daryl Wilson of the Bollweevils, Sincere Engineer, Todd Sucherman of Styx, Take the Reins and award-winning journalist Charlie Meyerson. ## CCC is sponsored by Easy Automation. Are you ready to turn your home into a smart home? 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 ## Thank you: Skeleton Key Brewery - Paul and Emily Slayton Liar’s Club - Herb Rosen. Also Gary and Scott! Siren Records - Bill and Jenny Lindquist The Black and Blue Hearts Mike Stricker The Ooozin’ Ahhhs AM Taxi Ike Reilly Steve Silver wht.rbbt.obj Showoff Josh Caterer Bellhead Kevin Kellam clubdrugs The Effigies DEHD Zach Spangler Henry Scherer Matt Winkelman Asim Ali James Kurdziel Dan Pursel Most importantly: Thank you for listening to, watching and supporting Car Con Carne. I don’t take any of it for granted. /episode/index/show/carconcarnepodcast/id/33574532

Episode 1000 - Pt. 1 (Black & Blue Hearts, Ike Reilly, Kevin Kellam, Ooozin’ Ahhhs, the Effigies) 10/22/2024

Episode 1000 - Pt. 1 (Black & Blue Hearts, Ike Reilly, Kevin Kellam, Ooozin’ Ahhhs, the Effigies) Welcome to the first of a three volume Episode 1000 anniversary episode recorded at live events held at four locations throughout the greater Chicagoland area. The next two volumes will be released over the next two days. My original idea was to combine all the interviews and performances into one single release. As fate would have it… it’s just too much content for one single episode, so I decided to break it up and make it more digestible. For this episode, recorded at Skeleton Key Brewery in Woodridge, Siren Records in McHenry, and Liar’s Club in Chicago, you’ll hear (and see): An interview and performance from super cool jazz combo the Black and Blue Hearts. An interview and performance from the incredible Ike Reilly. A comedy set from Kevin Kellam. An interview and performance from the very scary Halloween band the Ooozin’ Ahhhs, and an interview with Chicago punk legends the Effigies. In between segments, you’ll also get to enjoy messages from former podcast guests, sharing their Episode 1000 greetings. This time around, that includes Garry Meier, Marina City, Kill Scenes, 13 Monsters and Smashed Plastic. ## CCC is sponsored by Easy Automation. Are you ready to turn your home into a smart home? 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 ## Thank you: Skeleton Key Brewery - Paul and Emily Slayton Liar’s Club - Herb Rosen. Also Gary and Scott! Siren Records - Bill and Jenny Lindquist The Black and Blue Hearts Mike Stricker The Ooozin’ Ahhhs AM Taxi Ike Reilly Steve Silver wht.rbbt.obj Showoff Josh Caterer Bellhead Kevin Kellam clubdrugs The Effigies DEHD Zach Spangler Henry Scherer Matt Winkelman Asim Ali James Kurdziel Dan Pursel Most importantly: Thank you for listening to, watching and supporting Car Con Carne. I don’t take any of it for granted. /episode/index/show/carconcarnepodcast/id/33562117

SubT and Beat Kitchen owner Robert Gomez (Episode 999) 10/18/2024

‘Mix of circus and cabaret acts designed to disturb and delight ‘ (Episode 998) 10/09/2024

Braving HellsGate Haunted House with 94.7’s Tim Virgin (Episode 997) 10/05/2024

T1 Fest returns to Reggies for 3 shows (Episode 996) 10/03/2024

Documentary on legendary ‘Kingdom Come’ graphic novel series on the way (Episode 995) 10/01/2024

Documentary on legendary ‘Kingdom Come’ graphic novel series on the way (Episode 995) Kingdom Come is a four-issue DC Comics graphic novel miniseries that came out in 1996. Mark Waid wrote it, Alex Ross envisioned it and painted it, and this epic story continues to ripple through not just the comics industry but the mainstream. It’s a study in heroism, morality, and generational change. And despite the large cast of characters, this really is a Superman story at its core - where truth, justice and the American way come in direct conflict with a brutal new world. You hear the world “legendary” overused to the point of being toothless, but this is truly a legendary comic series. “The Legend of Kingdom Come” is a new documentary about how Alex Ross’ artistic vision reshaped comic art and redefined superheroes across generations. It’s being crowdfunded on Kickstarter through late October, and Executive Producer Sal Abbinanti joined me at Gene & Jude's to talk about it. We get into the role Kingdom Come played in the era it was released, Alex Ross’s artistic method of using costumed models for photo reference (including my guest Sal), the working relationship between Ross and writer Mark Waid, the lasting influence of Kingdom Come on pop culture (including James Gunn’s forthcoming Superman movie), and the overall making of the documentary. Sal’s a favorite guest and person of mine, and he’s put together a story about comic books for everyone, including people who don’t read comic books. Give the interview a listen - Sal’s story about Alex putting Mark up in a Chicago hotel is cracking me up as I type this. Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/atomika/the-legend-of-kingdom-come-alex-ross-documentary ## Safety and security are things you and I want, need and expect. What if you could always come home to a well-lighted house knowing that you and everyone inside were safe? Or know that the package you were waiting on was delivered and secured. Embrace the future of smart living. Empower your home with intuitive control. Call Dan at Easy Automation for a free, no-hassle quote. 630-730-3728. Or visit easy-automation.net. /episode/index/show/carconcarnepodcast/id/33274727

Preview: Halloween Triple Feature at McHenry Outdoor Theater (Episode 994) 09/29/2024

The 25th Chicago Horror Film Fest is this weekend! (Episode 993) 09/24/2024

Instrumental music for people who think they don’t like instrumental music: Maxx McGathey (Episode 992) 09/19/2024

Red Scare Industries celebrates 20th anniversary (Episode 991) 09/18/2024

Red Scare Industries celebrates 20th anniversary (Episode 991) Red Scare Industries celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The new compilation, “20 Years of Dreaming and Scheming,” includes contributions from Laura Jane Grace, Sludgeworth, the Brokedowns, the Falcon, Won’t Stay Dead and the Bollweevils. I’m out of the car for this one … Toby Jeg and Brendan Kelly of Red Scare joined me at the Q101 studios in downtown Chicago for this recording. I mean, if I’m going to have a partnership with Q101, I may as well take advantage and use their facilities. We talk about the turbulent music business, and how Red Scare has managed to endure well into the 21st century. We get into discussing some of the tracks on “20 Years of Dreaming and Scheming,” and dive into topics like Fernet, Jon Bon Jovi and Toby’s favorite stage banterist. I wrap the conversation by sharing an audio clip of an interview I did with Brendan in … 2002! Our voices both sound pitched up, but … that’s just how we sounded 22 years ago. Every now and then, I do an interview that feels less like an interview and more like a casual conversation that just happens to have been captured on microphone. This is one of them. ## DON’T FORGET: Thursday, 9/26/24 Skeleton Key in Woodridge CAR CON CARNE EPISODE 1000 Featuring AM Taxi, Ooozin’ Ahhhs, the Black and Blue Hearts, Mike Stricker DJ sets 7pm FREE TO ATTEND ## Car Con Carne is sponsored by Easy Automation. 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 /episode/index/show/carconcarnepodcast/id/33113927

Former Playmate brings sparkle to Disco Pancake in Old Town (Episode 990) 09/14/2024

Doom metal band Avernus reemerges with ‘Grievances’ (Episode 989) 09/11/2024

Won’t Stay Dead at DryHop Brewers (Episode 987) 09/10/2024

(PERFORMANCE) flowersatherfeet at River Street Tavern - Episode 988 09/10/2024

The Jesus Lizard returns with ‘Rack’ (Episode 986) 09/03/2024

The Jesus Lizard returns with ‘Rack’ (Episode 986) The Jesus Lizard is back! The band is set to release “Rack” on September 13, their first new album of new music since “Blue” (1998). TJL guitarist Duane Denison joins me for a conversation about the new album, the early Chicago days, and whether “Rack” and lengthy tour is a sign of what’s to come for the band. In Chicago? Don’t miss the Jesus Lizard’s return: they’ll be playing the Warm Love Cool Dreams festival at Salt Shed on September 28. While I’m on the topic of the Jesus Lizard’s live show, I’ve always loved this quote from John Haggerty (Pegboy/Naked Raygun) about an especially memorable night: “They’re playing; they get through about two or three songs, and a full bottle of beer comes shooting from the back of the audience, hits Dave Yow square in the head. He goes down like a ton of bricks. He’s out cold, like a light. The band keeps playing for a little while, then they realize he’s not going to get up. So they stop playing. There’s a bunch of sauntering about—what are we going to do? What’s happening? It went on for what seemed like a really long time, but I’m sure it was only two or three minutes. After this extended period of time, being passed out cold on the floor, he gets up and he says, ‘Nice shot, asshole.’ Before the word ‘asshole’ was even out of his mouth, they were into the next song and they just continued as if nothing had happened.” Photo credit: Joshua Black Wilkins ## 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 /episode/index/show/carconcarnepodcast/id/32858537

OUTDrejas talks live album, social strategy and the joys of Thorogood (Episode 985) 08/30/2024

‘Psych-wave quartet in a polygamist marriage’ 8-bit crEEps at Cobra Lounge (Episode 984) 08/16/2024

Volunteer-driven, community radio: CHIRP (Episode 983) 08/13/2024

Pravda Records celebrates 40th anniversary (Episode 982) 08/08/2024

Mac Sabbath’s meat-e-oric 10-year rise (Episode 981) 08/07/2024

2-song performance from Shukin & the Ramblers (Episode 980) 07/31/2024

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