The Smoking Popes released the excellent “Lovely Stuff” a few months back, which was the perfect excuse to have frontman Josh Caterer return to the show for his 14th (!) time.

With the new album top-of-mind, we go song-by song through all 10 songs. I loved having the opportunity to hear about the songwriting process and behind-the-scenes stories that led to its release.

This one’s for Smoking Popes fans, and is a must-listen if you’ve spent any time with “Lovely Stuff.” 

We met at Noon Whistle Brewing (800 E. Roosevelt in Lombard), and enjoyed being able to record in their Barrel Room. Noon Whistle’s offering a 20% discount on Barrel Room rental fees for weekday bookings, Monday through Thursday, until November 2025. Just mention James VanOsdol or the Car Con Carne podcast when you book your rental. Reach out to stephanie@noonwhistlebrewing.com or info@noonwhistlebrewing.com, or go to noonwhistlebrewing.com and click on events for more information.

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The Smoking Popes released the excellent &ldquo;Lovely Stuff&rdquo; a few months back, which was the perfect excuse to have frontman Josh Caterer return to the show for his 14th (!) time.
With the new album top-of-mind, we go song-by song through all 10 songs. I loved having the opportunity to hear about the songwriting process and behind-the-scenes stories that led to its release.
This one&rsquo;s for Smoking Popes fans, and is a must-listen if you&rsquo;ve spent any time with &ldquo;Lovely Stuff.&rdquo;&nbsp;
We met at Noon Whistle Brewing (800 E. Roosevelt in Lombard), and enjoyed being able to record in their Barrel Room. Noon Whistle&rsquo;s offering a 20% discount on Barrel Room rental fees for weekday bookings, Monday through Thursday, until November 2025. Just mention James VanOsdol or the Car Con Carne podcast when you book your rental. Reach out to stephanie@noonwhistlebrewing.com or info@noonwhistlebrewing.com, or go to <a href="http://noonwhistlebrewing.com">noonwhistlebrewing.com</a> and click on events for more information.
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Looking to transform your home, office, or business into a smart, seamlessly connected space? Easy Automation is a local business, headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, that delivers custom automation solutions tailored to your lifestyle.&nbsp;
Whether you&rsquo;re upgrading your home entertainment, streamlining your office tech, or enhancing the atmosphere in your restaurant or sports bar, they&rsquo;ve got you covered .
Their expert team designs and installs personalized systems&mdash;from smart lighting and climate control to audio/video distribution and robust Wi-Fi networks&mdash;all managed through an intuitive app on your favorite device.
Easy Automation makes technology work for you&mdash;effortlessly, reliably, and always with your satisfaction guaranteed.
Visit easy-automation.net or call Dan at 630-730-3728 and take control of your environment today!
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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.