Returning favorites Take the Reins jumped in the car before headlining Punk Rock Tacos at Cemitas Poblanas in Villa Park on May 10, 2024.



In addition to catching up on all the things that have been happening with the band since we last chatted in 2023, the band debuted an acoustic version of a new, as-yet unheard, song called “Dead Leaves.” 





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.  



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!



Go to ravnia.org for the full season schedule and tickets!





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I want you to join my team! I’m training for the American Lung Association’s Fight for Air Climb at Soldier Field on May 19. Go to fightforairclimb.org/chicago and click “register as a team member.” From there, search “Car Con Carne” and get yourself signed up!

Join me at Soldier Field. Let’s have some fun, do good and feel good.



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Returning favorites Take the Reins jumped in the car before headlining Punk Rock Tacos at Cemitas Poblanas in Villa Park on May 10, 2024.
 
In addition to catching up on all the things that have been happening with the band since we last chatted in 2023, the band debuted an acoustic version of a new, as-yet unheard, song called “Dead Leaves.” 
 
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.  
 
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!
 
Go to ravnia.org for the full season schedule and tickets!
 
 
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I want you to join my team! I’m training for the American Lung Association’s Fight for Air Climb at Soldier Field on May 19. Go to <a href="http://fightforairclimb.org/chicago">fightforairclimb.org/chicago</a> and click “register as a team member.” From there, search “Car Con Carne” and get yourself signed up!
Join me at Soldier Field. Let’s have some fun, do good and feel good.
 
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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

Car Con Carne is an award-winning interview podcast hosted by legendary Chicago media personality James VanOsdol (Q101, WXRT, WGN, WLUP). Hosted in James's car, at live events, restaurants, brewpubs and recording studios, Car Con Carne offers engaging and honest conversations with people you want to know, mostly from the world of music.

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(PERFORMANCE AND INTERVIEW) Take the Reins debut new song (Episode 952)

Irish American Heritage Center (4626 N. Knox) celebrates Irish and Irish American culture through events, music, theater, literature, and language. It’s truly one of the city’s hidden treasures, which is why I’m thrilled to spotlight what they do in this episode.

Home to Fifth Province Pub, Mayfair Theatre and plenty of meeting and event spaces, the Irish American Heritage Center is a wonderful place for community, culture and music. Bonus: It’s in a giant, century-old, north side, school building, which makes it look and feel unique and very Chicago.

Joining me for conversation over bangers & mash from Fifth Province Pub are Brian Esterline (Hospitality Manager) and Ki Wolf-Smith (Board of Directors).

Meet me on a Friday after work for a Guinness and Tullamore Dew?

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.  

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!

Go to ravnia.org for the full season 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

Irish American Heritage Center (4626 N. Knox) celebrates Irish and Irish American culture through events, music, theater, literature, and language. It’s truly one of the city’s hidden treasures, which is why I’m thrilled to spotlight what they do in this episode.
Home to Fifth Province Pub, Mayfair Theatre and plenty of meeting and event spaces, the Irish American Heritage Center is a wonderful place for community, culture and music. Bonus: It’s in a giant, century-old, north side, school building, which makes it look and feel unique and very Chicago.
Joining me for conversation over bangers &amp; mash from Fifth Province Pub are Brian Esterline (Hospitality Manager) and Ki Wolf-Smith (Board of Directors).
Meet me on a Friday after work for a Guinness and Tullamore Dew?
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.  
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!
Go to ravnia.org for the full season 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

One of Chicago’s hidden treasures: Irish American Heritage Center (Episode 954)

(Disclaimer: We're not in the car for this one, which allowed for the consumption of beer/spirits.)

Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether they could, they didn't stop to think if they should

Cicada-infused Malört is a real thing, and it’s being served at Noon Whistle’s Lombard Brewpub (800 E. Roosevelt). I sat down with Marketing Director Joey Giardiniera to talk about this very Chicago, mostly-appalling, concept. 

And yes, we sample the product during the recording. THE RESULTS WILL SHOCK YOU. (Sorry: Clickbait. Not that shocking.)

And don’t let the cicadas fool you: Noon Whistle is a fantastic brewery. As we talked about (and drank) the cicada-infused Malört, we also enjoyed the highly-crushable Noon Whistle Mexican Style Lager. Be sure to stop by the brewpub for a beer and one of their awesome pizzas.


#chicago #brewery #malort #cicada #podcast



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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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.



(Image provided by Noon Whistle Brewing)

(Disclaimer: We're not in the car for this one, which allowed for the consumption of beer/spirits.)
Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether they could, they didn't stop to think if they should
Cicada-infused Malört is a real thing, and it’s being served at Noon Whistle’s Lombard Brewpub (800 E. Roosevelt). I sat down with Marketing Director Joey Giardiniera to talk about this very Chicago, mostly-appalling, concept. 
And yes, we sample the product during the recording. THE RESULTS WILL SHOCK YOU. (Sorry: Clickbait. Not that shocking.)
And don’t let the cicadas fool you: Noon Whistle is a fantastic brewery. As we talked about (and drank) the cicada-infused Malört, we also enjoyed the highly-crushable Noon Whistle Mexican Style Lager. Be sure to stop by the brewpub for a beer and one of their awesome pizzas.
 #chicago #brewery #malort #cicada #podcast
 
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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 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.
 
(Image provided by Noon Whistle Brewing)

Noon Whistle breaks internet with Cicada-infused Malört (Episode 955)

Pop punk/skate punk band After the Fight is back after a period of relative quiet. They’ll be releasing a new song (“Age of Distraction”) on 5/24/24, the same day as their first show in four years, at Montrose Saloon (also appearing: Medicine Hat, the Fomites and 13 Monsters).

Josh, Steve and Tim of After the Fight join me for delicious hot dogs from Byron’s Hot Dogs (1701 W. Lawrence) and catch me up on the band, starting with its formation 20 (!) years ago.

Thanks so much to Byron’s for the great eats and hospitality!

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.  

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!

Go to ravnia.org for the full season 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

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Thanks to everyone who participated in the American Lung Association’s Fight for Air Climb at Soldier Field on May 19! We had a fun day, and did something really meaningful and important for our community.

Pop punk/skate punk band After the Fight is back after a period of relative quiet. They’ll be releasing a new song (“Age of Distraction”) on 5/24/24, the same day as their first show in four years, at Montrose Saloon (also appearing: Medicine Hat, the Fomites and 13 Monsters).
Josh, Steve and Tim of After the Fight join me for delicious hot dogs from Byron’s Hot Dogs (1701 W. Lawrence) and catch me up on the band, starting with its formation 20 (!) years ago.
Thanks so much to Byron’s for the great eats and hospitality!
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.  
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!
Go to ravnia.org for the full season 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
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Thanks to everyone who participated in the American Lung Association’s Fight for Air Climb at Soldier Field on May 19! We had a fun day, and did something really meaningful and important for our community.

(PERFORMANCE AND INTERVIEW) Take the Reins debut new song (Episode 952)

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