10With The Chicagoist Podcast Series

GDB's Karl Klockars on WGN Radio Talking SB754, Craft Beer in Chicago

Karl Klockars — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:00:35 +0000

Karl Klockars on WGN Radio Re: Save The Craft

Karl Klockars — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 19:54:31 +0000

Karl Klockars on WGN's Mike MCConnell Show talking about Save The Craft from GuysDrinkingBeer.com

10With: Ed Bus, Pt 2

Karl Klockars — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:42:22 +0000

Ed Bus, Alderman of the 53rd Ward, wants to be your mayor. Should you let him?

10With: Ed Bus, Part 1

Karl Klockars — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 10:00:00 +0000

Ed Bus, Alderman of the 53rd Ward, wants to be your Mayor. Find out if you want to let him.

10With: Miguel Del Valle Pt 2

Karl Klockars — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 10:00:00 +0000

Part two of our conversation with Miguel Del Valle, candidate for Mayor of Chicago.

10With: Miguel Del Valle, Pt 1

Karl Klockars — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 10:00:00 +0000

Miguel Del Valle wants to be your Mayor, Chicago.

The Chicagoist Podcast Series Year-End Retrospective

Karl Klockars — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 05:00:00 +0000

A whole hunk of the years sounds packed into one big podcast. How 'bout that.

10With: Rahmfacts

Karl Klockars — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:51:07 +0000

Just talkin' bout Rahmfacts. Can you dig?

10With: Chair Free Chicago

Karl Klockars — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 14:27:49 +0000

Do you hate dibs? Did you ever want to find a way to proclaim your street dibs-free? We talk about Chair Free Chicago with Kevin Lynch, who has helped figure out a way to promote an anti-dibs bias.

10With: Steve Gadlin Wants To Draw a Cat For You.

Karl Klockars — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 15:11:00 +0000

Don't you want a cat drawn for you? Because you can have one. Oh, and of course, there was a Groupon for it.

10With: Cynthia Plaster Caster (Part 3)

Karl Klockars — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:00:00 +0000

More about the issues that Cynthia Plaster Caster would run on as part of her hunt to be Mayor of Chicago.

10With: Cynthia Plaster Caster (Part 2)

Karl Klockars — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:00:00 +0000

More about Cynthia Plaster Caster's run for Mayor.

10With: Cynthia Plaster Caster

Karl Klockars — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:00:00 +0000

Cynthia Plaster Caster wants to be Mayor of Chicago, part 1.

10With: Sam Calagione, Brewmaster (Part 2)

Karl Klockars — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 10:00:00 +0000

10With: Sam Calagione, Brewmaster

Karl Klockars — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 10:00:00 +0000

10With: Bib Gourmands

Karl Klockars — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 15:29:01 +0000

So, what's the deal with those Michelin Bib Gourmand awards? Are they a big deal? A travesty? A reasonable observance of Chicago food by outsiders? We talk with Anthony Todd about 'em and get geared up for the real Michelin stars.

10With: Kate McGroarty's Month At the Museum Pt 2

Karl Klockars — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 14:45:38 +0000

We go back to the Museum of Science and Industry to spend another 10With Kate McGroarty, picked to spend a Month at the Museum.

10With: Kate McGroarty's Month At The Museum

Karl Klockars — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 15:11:53 +0000

What would you do with a month at the Museum of Science and Industry? Well, we found out what Kate McGroarty is doing with it. We'd sleep in the submarine first and foremost and go from there.

10With: Molly Phelan (Pt 2)

Karl Klockars — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 18:05:43 +0000

We pick up with candidate for Alderman in the 46th Ward, Molly Phelan. In this podcast we talk TIF reform, transparency, and Tina Fey.

10With: Anthony Todd & the War on Foodies

Karl Klockars — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 17:18:54 +0000

Hey, remember last week when we all argued on the Chicagoist site about the so-called "war" on foodies? Yeah, we're hashing it out for another 10 minutes today. You know, just for fun.

10With: Molly Phelan, Pt 1

Karl Klockars — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 09:00:00 +0000

Enough national politics! Let's get local again. Molly Phelan is one of many who wants to take over Helen Schiller's aldermanic seat in just a few months. We talk with her for a few about TIFs and public housing in the 1st part of our conversation.

10With: Lizz Winstead

Karl Klockars — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 21:52:07 +0000

Lizz Winstead helped create the Daily Show. Lizz Winstead helped create Air America. Tonight, Lizz will help shape your instant reaction to the election results with a live shindig in conjunction with her Dumb-ocracy in Action show at the Mayne Stage theater. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll get drunk and throw things at CNN.

10With: Rally To Restore Sanity Chicago (Pt 2)

Karl Klockars — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:45:14 +0000

Yesterday we started the conversation with Angie McMahon, organizer of the Rally to Restore Sanity - Chicago satellite version. Today we pick up where we left off, talking about the learning curve of setting this up with the city, the money issue, and - will the President show up?

10With: Rally to Restore Sanity - Chicago

Karl Klockars — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 13:52:00 +0000

Angie McMahon is the organizer for the Chicago version of the Rally to Restore Sanity. So, how does one throw that together in six weeks? How is it working with the city? (And how much does it cost?) We found out.

13With: Rhymefest

Karl Klockars — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 09:00:00 +0000

Or will it be Alderman Rhymefest? Or Mr. Fest, Alderman? Or just Che? Rhymefest found a few minutes by phone for us to talk about his run to take the 20th Ward from current Alderman Willie Cochrane.

10With: The Foursquarian Candidate

Karl Klockars — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:33:10 +0000

Would you elect someone as Mayor of Chicago simply because they checked in on Foursquare a bunch of times? Hell, how could it hurt? Kevin Lynch with Proximity wants to make it happen.

10With: Rahm, Residency, and Orly Taitz

Karl Klockars — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 09:00:00 +0000

What the hell happens when you ask Orly Taitz, leader of the Birther movement, whether she thinks Rahm Emanuel is a citizen? Pretty much what you'd expect, for the most part.

BONUS AUDIO: Danny Pudi, Part 3

Karl Klockars — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 09:00:00 +0000

So much talking that we couldn't squeeze it all into the Chicagoist site. The final 12 or 13 minutes or so with Danny Pudi from Community.

10With: Danny Pudi, NBC's "Community" (Pt 2)

Karl Klockars — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 09:00:00 +0000

Part 2 of the conversation between Danny Pudi of Community & host Karl Klockars.

10With: Danny Pudi, NBC's "Community" (Pt 1)

Karl Klockars — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 09:00:00 +0000

You may know Danny Pudi from his role as Abed Nadir on NBC's "Community." Did you know he's a born and bred Chicagoan with serious Polish cred? You will when you listen to this.

10With: Rich Whitney (Pt 2)

Karl Klockars — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Rich Whitney (still) wants to be your governor. As the Green Party candidate, what does he bring to the Governor's Mansion that an establishment candidate won't?

10With: Rich Whitney Wants To Be Your Governor (Pt 1)

Karl Klockars — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 19:44:02 +0000

Rich Whitney, Green Party candidate for Governor, speaks with the Chicagoist Podcast Series.

BONUS AUDIO: 15 More with Anat Baron

Karl Klockars — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 10:00:00 +0000

The conversation with Anat Baron of Beer Wars went so long we thought we'd just put the rest of the audio up here and let you have it. So here it is!

10With: Anat Baron, "Beer Wars" (Pt 2)

Karl Klockars — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 19:51:01 +0000

More with Anat Baron, producer and protagonist of "Beer Wars," a look at the politics and business side of the American beer market. What couldn't get shoehorned in when discussing the three tier system set up after Prohibition? Did anyone get anything right during the epic Macrobrew Tasteoff? This and more from the Chicagoist Podcast Series.

10With: Anat Baron, "Beer Wars" (Pt 1)

Karl Klockars — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:49:00 +0000

Anat Baron was in town recently for the Chicago Food Film Fest, and the Chicagoist Podcast Series took the opportunity to talk with her about her film, "Beer Wars."

10With: Who Gets Capone & Jonathan Eig

Karl Klockars — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0000

A while back we spoke with Jonathan Eig about his book, "Get Capone." Now the files he uncovered are being battled over by the Chicago History Museum and the National Archives. Who gets 'em? Who knows - but we talked about 'em.

10With: Let's Get Media Critical!

Karl Klockars — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:59:19 +0000

Karl saw a couple things on TV the other day that have been stuck in his media-critical craw. Today, he de-craws them and asks you: Does this make any sense?

10With: Wanna Vote Naked?

Karl Klockars — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:55:04 +0000

So, do you? Want to vote naked? Because you can. You don't even have to leave your house - but obviously, that's not the image that Kevin Hauswirth with Equality Illinois wanted to put in your head. Today, 10With the creative behind the IL-viral Vote Naked ad.

10With: George Motz, the Chicago Food Film Festival

Karl Klockars — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Food and film usually went together in terms of action flicks and popcorn. George Motz is bringing a new form of food and film to Chicago, in an extension of his film festival in New York. We spend 10with the Chicago Food Film Festiva.

10With: Don Nowotny, 46th Ward Aldermanic Candidate (Part 2)

Karl Klockars — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0000

Yesterday we spent 10With Don Nowotny, running to be Alderman of Chicago's 46th ward. Today we conclude the conversation about the Uptown neighborhood and what a new leader needs to do for the area.

10With: Don Nowotny, 46th Ward Aldermanic Candidate

Karl Klockars — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 09:00:00 +0000

Politics in Chicago's 46th ward can be both fascinating and frustrating, and we're profiling as many candidates for Alderman as we can. Today, the first part of 10With Don Nowotny.

10With: Alderman Joe Moreno Listens to Minor Threat

Karl Klockars — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 21:53:00 +0000

Who'd expect an Alderman to like good music? Joe Moreno is the alderman for the 1st ward, so he's got to connect with his indie-rock constituency. We talk music with him, and the embarassing choices of his past, in today's 10With entry.

10With: The 1906 Chicago Manual of Style!

Karl Klockars — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:54:14 +0000

The University of Chicago is combining the old world with digital technology in giving away a digital version of the 1906 Chicago Manual of Style. So...what's a style guide anyways? Who needs 'em? And what kind of antequated goodness can we expect from the 1906 version?

10With: Ina Pinkney, Potential Interim Senator (Part 2)

Karl Klockars — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Ina Pinkney wants your signature in the "write-in" blank on your Senatorial ballot in November. But why would you only want 2 months in that seat? We spend another 10With Ina to find out this and more.

10With: Ina Pinkney, Restauranteur & Your Next Interim Senator?

Karl Klockars — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Why would anyone want to be a Senator for just 2 months? That's Ina Pinkney's plan, and she wants your write-in vote! Find out exactly why she's running for an interim position in today's 10With podcast.

10With: WBBM's Pat Cassidy, Covering 9/11 (Part 2)

Karl Klockars — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:16:50 +0000

Yesterday we started talking about what it was like to be behind the microphone on Chicago's only all-news radio station on September 11th. Today we conclude the conversation with WBBM's Pat Cassidy.

10With: WBBM's Pat Cassidy, Covering 9/11

Karl Klockars — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:00:00 +0000

What's the behind-the-scenes story of covering September 11th from Chicago, as it happened? Pat Cassidy was behind the microphone for WBBM-AM that morning, and talked with us about his experience that day.

10With: Merz Apothecary (Part 2)

Karl Klockars — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Yesterday we started the conversation with Anthony Qaiyum. He's the owner of Merz Apothecary in Lincoln Square, formerly in Macy's/Marshall Fields, and now in the Palmer House Hilton. Today, we finish the conversation.

10With: Merz Apothecary (Pt 1)

Karl Klockars — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Recently, Chicagoist reported that the Merz apothecary is moving from Macy's to the Palmer House. So we asked - why? Anthony Qaiyum, owner of Merz, joined the Chicagoist Podcast to answer that question.

10With: Voicemails for Marcus

Karl Klockars — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:00:00 +0000

When Editor-in-Chief Marcus takes a few days off, that doesn't mean that the rest of the Chicagoistos y istas dial it back. No, sir. Today we pull back the veil of internet secrecy to show you some of the ideas (one of the) writers throw up against the wall of Marcus to see what sticks.

10With: Gyros!

Karl Klockars — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Did you get your free gyros? Valerie Lester with Kronos Gyros joins the Chicagoist Podcast Series to talk charity, gyros distribution, and just who is that girl on the gyros poster anyways?

10With: Handicapping the

Karl Klockars — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +0000

When we broke the news that the alligator found in the Chicago River was running for mayor, it sent shockwaves throughout the city. Today on 10With, Karl Klockars and Kevin Robinson handicap the race.

10With: Robots! Greg Gilla, Robot City Workshop

Karl Klockars — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Did you know there was a store dedicated to robots in Chicago? Robots. Nothing but robots. We spent 10With Proprietor Greg Gilla of Robot City Workshop to talk all things servo, microprocessor and HAL 9000.

10With: Michael Carroll, 46th Ward Aldermanic Candidate, Pt 2.

Karl Klockars — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Michael Carroll wants to be the alderman for the 46th ward. So exactly what does he want to do if he gets there? Part two of the conversation with Karl Klockars.

10With: Michael Carroll, 46th Ward Alderman Candidate, Pt 1

Karl Klockars — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Even before Helen Schiller announced she wasn't running, Michael Carroll's had was in the ring to take over the 46th Ward. What's his plan? What are his issues? What kind of politics can a Chicago cop bring to City Hall? Download today's entry to the Chicagoist Podcast Series & find out.

10With: Randy Craig Pt. 2

Karl Klockars — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Part two of the Chicagoist Podcast Series' 10With conversation with Randy Craig. Will he be meeting Oprah again, after lo these many years?

10With: Randy Craig, Original Oprah Attendee

Karl Klockars — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Randy Craig was at the very first national broadcast of the Oprah Winfrey show. The Harpo folks are looking for people like him, and we at Chicagoist helped find him! Hear his epic tale of attending that program on this episode of 10With.

10With: Brandon Wetherbee, Pt. 2

Karl Klockars — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0000

The conclusion of the conversation with Brandon Wetherbee, host of the You Me Them Everybody podcast. Herein: The philosophy of profanity, among other things.

10With: Brandon Wetherbee, Pt. 1

Karl Klockars — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0000

10With Brandon Wetherbee, host of the You Me Them Everybody podcast.

10With: Chicagoist EIC Marcus Gilmer

Karl Klockars — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0000

For our first rebooted entry to the Chicagoist Podcast Series, we bring you 10With Chicagoist editor in chief Marcus Gilmer. In the first episode ever, we talked inauguration - in this second "first" episode we're talking about something not as regal, the deliberations of the Blagojevich jury.

Ryan Manno, Ex-Blago Juror - Chicagoist Podcast Jun 16

Karl Klockars — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:35:00 +0000

Ex-Q101 jock and current JBTV host Ryan Manno was called to be a juror in the Blagojevich trial. So, that must have been weird. We at the Chicagoist Podcast Series decided to find out.

Adam Carolla and Chris Hardwick - Just For Laughs

Karl Klockars — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:18:00 +0000

Two of the most popular comedy podcasts in the world are hosted by Adam Carolla and Chris Hardwick - and both of them joined the Chicagoist Podcast Series in advance of their appearances with the Just For Laughs festival!

Sean Parnell, Historic Bars of Chicago - June 1 Podcast

Karl Klockars — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:05:00 +0000

Sean Parnell might be best known for his Chicago Bar Project website, but he's got a new book about Historic Bars of Chicago and joined the Chicagoist Podcast Series to discuss it with Karl Klockars.

Hopcast! Chicagoist Podcast May 17

Karl Klockars — Mon, 17 May 2010 19:33:00 +0000

Brad and Ken with Hopcast are with us talking about Chicago Craft Beer Week and their event at Small Bar on Fullerton, featuring some of the rarest brews from Chicago's brewing scene.

Chicago Film Office's Rich Moskal and Boba Fett?

Karl Klockars — Mon, 10 May 2010 16:50:00 +0000

Films have been shooting in Chicago and will continue all the way through the summer, and Rich Moskal with the Chicago Film Office is the man at the heart of the city's efforts to bring more and more productions to town. After that, an interview from the archives! The Field Museum celebrated the Empire Strikes Back this weekend, so we pulled a 2005 discussion with Jeremy Bulloch, the original Boba Fett, just for fun.

Get Capone - Chicagoist Podcast April 26

Karl Klockars — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:38:00 +0000

Jonathan Eig went deep into the source material and sussed out some new tales of Capone-related gangland history for his book Get Capone, and came up with a novel way of promoting the book - a Chicago Gangland Tour app!

Craft Beer Conferencing with Chuck Sudo, Apr 19

Karl Klockars — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:34:00 +0000

The Craft Beer Conference came to Chicago recently, so what actually went down while the world's best craft brewers were in town? What kind of trouble did everyone get into? Chicagoist's Food & Drink editor Chuck Sudo was the site's boots on the ground and checked in to talk about what happened in the world of beer.

Street Sweepers & Schadenfreude - Chicagoist Podcast April 5

Karl Klockars — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 19:41:00 +0000

Mike the Parking Ticket Geek with The Expired Meter joins the podcast to talk with host Karl Klockars about the possible Street Sweeper Revolution in City Hall, and Justin Kaufmann with Schadenfreude joins the 'cast to talk about the group's return to the stage this weekend!

Illinois Coalition Against the Death Penalty - March 19

Karl Klockars — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:32:00 +0000

Jeremy Schroeder, Executive Director of the Illinois Coalition Against the Death Penalty joined the Chicagoist podcast to discuss their recent increased efforts to keep the state's moratorium on executions in place.

CHIRP Radio & The EUFF

Karl Klockars — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Shawn Campbell, president of CHIRP talks about the future of their Chicago-centric internet radio station, and Rob Christopher has been covering the European Union Film Festival at the Siskel Film Center for Chicagoist - he joins the podcast to talk about the offerings this year.

Chicago Nerds - Chicagoist Podcast March 5

Karl Klockars — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:42:00 +0000

ChicagoNerds.com is your local home for all things geek-related, and co-founder Rachel Baker joined the podcast to talk with host Karl Klockars about the group, what being a nerd today means, how the social breakdown of geekery goes, and much more.

Wal-Mart Expose - Chicagoist Podcast Jan. 29

Karl Klockars — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:58:00 +0000

On this week's podcast, what went into producing this week's Wal-Mart expose? We talk with our own Kevin Robinson to find out more, and to see what's next.

Scott Raab/Blago Esquire - Chicagoist Podcast January 15

Karl Klockars — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Scott Raab went behind the Blagojevich smokescreen to bring us the report in Esquire we've all been talking about this week. And now, Karl Klockars and the Chicagoist Podcast Series brings you the inside story of how the story came to be.

Ray Daniels/Cicerone Cert. - Chicagoist Podcast December 11

Karl Klockars — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:32:00 +0000

Ray Daniels, creator of the Cicerone Certification program (where you basically become a beer encyclopedia) and Andrew Mason, creator and founder of Groupon, join the Chicagoist Podcast Series this week.

Burt Natarus - Chicagoist Podcast December 4

Karl Klockars — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:49:00 +0000

Burt Natarus spent a decent portion of his life as a Chicago Alderman, but he'll be spending part of his weekend on stage at Zanies - whose idea was that? And after that, director of "The Blair Witch Project" Eduwardo Sanchez will be at the Portage Theater to introduce his famed film and do a little Q&A - and the Chicagoist Podcast Q&A'ed with him first. Karl Klockars is your host of the Chicagoist Podcast Series.

Chicago Current - Chicagoist Podcast November 16

Karl Klockars — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:51:00 +0000

Chicago Current has risen from the ashes of the Chi-Town Daily News, and Geoff Dougherty runs it. He also spent a few minutes talking with us about the new journalistic endeavor and how it fits into the Chicago media landscape.

Windy City Rollers - Chicagoist Podcast November 9

Karl Klockars — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:49:00 +0000

Windy City Roller All-Star Shocka Conduit joins the Podcast to talk about the team's impending trip to Philly to take place in the Declaration of Derby. Teams from around the nation face off to kick ass, take names, chew bubble gum, and skate their way to glory. Will the WCR take the crown?

Amy Landecker - Chicagoist Podcast October 19

Karl Klockars — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:41:00 +0000

Amy Landecker appears in the new Coen Brothers movie "A Serious Man," and you've seen her if you watch Mad Men as religiously as we do, but she is a Chicagoan first and part of the Landecker media clan - and she spends some time talking with Karl on the Chicagoist Podcast Series.

John Waters - Chicagoist Podcast October 12

Karl Klockars — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:28:00 +0000

Famed director John Waters joins the podcast, as do noted comedians Michael Ian Black and Michael Showalter. Some of this podcast is awesome. Some of this podcast is painful. You figure out which it is. Karl Klockars is the host of the Chicagoist Podcast Series, and will remain so until someone stops him.

Neo-Futurists / Hells Kitchen - Chicagoist Podcast October 5

Karl Klockars — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:25:00 +0000

Your opportunity to learn to perform with the Neo-Futurists, as well as perform on a national stage in front of Chef Gordon Ramsey on "Hell's Kitchen" is discussed. We know which one we'd rather take part in, but you be the judge for yourself. Karl Klockars hosts the Chicagoist Podcast Series for Chicagoist.com every Monday (or as many Mondays as possible).

No Games/Deathscribe - Chicagoist Podcast September 28

Karl Klockars — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:08:00 +0000

Ready for the Olympics? We're in the home stretch and racing toward the bid's finish line, and Tom Tresser with No Games Chicago is back with the podcast to talk about their anti-bid activities. Also, Brian Amidei with Wild Claw Theater joins the show to talk about next week's horror radio play extravaganza, Deathscribe. Karl Klockars is your host for the Chicagoist.com Podcast Series!

No Games/Deathscribe - Chicagoist Podcast September 28

Karl Klockars — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:02:00 +0000

Red Hot Annie / Booze Taxes - Chicagoist Podcast September 8

Karl Klockars — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:51:00 +0000

Interviews this episode include Red Hot Annie talking about her "Big Lebowski" themed burlesque show, Christina Anderson-Heller with Lynfred Winery explains the new tax on Booze, and our own Lauri Apple talks about goin' to Gary to shoot the photos you marveled at last week. Karl Klockars hosts the Chicagoist.com Podcast Series each week!

Hannibal Burress - Chicagoist Podcast August 31

Karl Klockars — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:24:00 +0000

Hannibal Burress is Saturday Night Live's newest writer, he's a stand-up comedian from Chicago, and he spent a few minutes today with the Chicagoist Podcast Series!

Zombies! - Chicagoist Podcast August 24

Karl Klockars — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:40:00 +0000

Zombies! Brains! Hideouts! Horror! It's August but we're already in a Halloween-y mood after talking about where in Chicago we would hunker down in the event of a zombie invasion. Chad Savage runs ChicagoZombie.com and talks with us about the undead in Chicago and why they're invading the city.

Mindy Segal / Share our Strength - Chicagoist Podcast August 3

Karl Klockars — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:29:00 +0000

On this week's entry to the Chicagoist Podcast Series, we highlight an upcoming event dedicated to helping reduce childhood hunger, which is also a great way to feed yourself with food from some of Chicago's best chefs. We talk with Hot Chocolate's Mindy Segal about the Share Our Strength Taste of the Nation event she's chairing.

Writer Vs. White Supremacist - Chicagoist Podcast July 27

Karl Klockars — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:51:00 +0000

In this week's entry to the Chicagoist Podcast Series: What is a writer to do when his work gets ripped off - and reappropriated by an anti-Semitic bigot? Why is this part of the Chicagoist series? Well, because the bigot in question...was posting from Chicago's western suburbs.

Stephanie Izard - Chicagoist Podcast July 21

Karl Klockars — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:16:00 +0000

In a special bonus addition to the Chicagoist Podcast Series this week, Stephanie Izard joins the 'cast to talk about her upcoming appearances at the Chopping Block and her Wandering Goat Dinner Series, as well as life after her Top Chef victory.

Macys/Willis Tower? - Chicagoist Podcast July 20

Karl Klockars — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:14:00 +0000

This week on the Chicagoist Podcast: What will it take to get Macy's to rename themselves Marshall Fields, and get the Willis Tower to revert to the Sears name? We speak with a couple guys who run the websites that are spearheading the efforts on both fronts.

Patrick Bertoletti - Chicagoist Podcast July 13

Karl Klockars — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:40:00 +0000

The Chicagoist.com Podcast returns!Patrick Bertoletti may not have won the Nathan’s 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest, but now he’s achieved a more impressive accomplishment – appearing on the Chicagoist Podcast! Competetive Eater Bertoletti joins us to talk about what goes into being a guy who eats 55 hot dogs at a stretch.

Chicago's Guardian Angels - Chicagoist Podcast June 22

Karl Klockars — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:11:00 +0000

On this week's Chicagoist.com podcast: After spirited conversation erupted over Chicago's Guardian Angels and their YouTube videos, Karl Klockars speaks with Miguel Fuentes, who runs the Chicago GA chapter.

New Al Capone Photo? - Chicagoist Podcast June 15

Karl Klockars — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:59:00 +0000

The Chicagoist Podcast Series pushes through what’s passing for summer this year, with some conversation about Capone & Comics. First, podcast host Karl Klockars talks about the “smoking gun” photo connecting Al Capone with Chicago’s mayor with the man who found it, John Binder. Following that, what’s a good looking girl like Amber Benson doing in comic stores? We’ll find out from the former “Buffy” star about her new book.

Scott Smith/Hackerspaces - Chicagoist Podcast June 8

Karl Klockars — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:59:00 +0000

On this week’s Chicagoist Podcast, Karl Klockars checks in with Scott Smith, former Chicagoist writer and current Senior Editor at Playboy.com. Scott’s talking about his upcoming Media Future Conference – so where’s that journalism headed, anyways? Also, have you heard of the upcoming Chicago Geek Prom? Karl gets the details from organizer Eric Michaud with Chicago’s “hackerspace,” Pumping Station One.

Medical Marijuana in IL? - Chicagoist Podcast June 1

Karl Klockars — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:58:00 +0000

It's "Media & Marijuana" this week on the Chicagoist Podcast. We start off with Karl Klockars discussing the IFC Make Media Matter forum with Marcus Gilmer. Marcus was on the panel discussing media's future - what was that like? Following that, State Senator William Haine discusses his bill to legalize medical marijuana. Does it have a chance in the IL House?

Autism/Skepticism - Chicagoist Podcast May 25

Karl Klockars — Mon, 25 May 2009 13:00:00 +0000

We're avoiding any grilling or beer conversation for a change of pace on this Memorial Day - instead we're preparing for the 5th Anniversary Party with a conversation about the site's creation with Gothamist Mastermind Jen Chung. Interspersed around that conversation is a discussion about the autism conference featuring anti-vaccinationist Jenny McCarthy. We talk to Skepchick writer Elyse Anders. (We tried to talk to Jenny, too. No dice.)

Kate Gardiner & Bike the Drive - Chicagoist Podcast May 18

Karl Klockars — Mon, 18 May 2009 12:00:00 +0000

On this week’s Chicagoist Podcast, host Karl Klockars connects with Chicagoist contributor Kate Gardiner about her recent coverage of the Golden Gloves Boxing events, and what – if anything – there was in common with her coverage of the So You Think You Can Strip show at the Admiral Theater. Plus, it’s biking season once again, so we checked in with Bike The Drive spokesperson Margo O’Hara.

GCM/Parking Meter Fiasco! - Chicagoist Podcast May 4

Karl Klockars — Mon, 04 May 2009 20:02:00 +0000

In this week’s entry to the Chicagoist.com Podcast Series, host Karl Klockars discusses the Green City Market with Executive Director Lyle Allen and their springtime move outdoors. Then, Alderman Tom Allen discusses his “30 day wait” legislation in response to the parking meter privatization fiasco.

Dark Lord Day - Chicagoist Podcast April 27

Karl Klockars — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:35:00 +0000

On this week’s podcast, Chicagoist Food & Drink Editor Chuck Sudo joins the ‘cast to discuss this weekend’s Dark Lord Day at Three Floyds Brewery. Then, Karl had the opportunity to go on WLS Radio to talk about Talk Like Shakespeare Day and his alternative to the occasion: “Speak Like Studs.”

No Games/Tea Party Protests - Chicagoist Podcast April 20

Karl Klockars — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:16:00 +0000

This week in the Chicagoist Podcast Series, since Chicago has seen its fair share of high-profile protests over the past few weeks, why not talk about them? Chicagoist has had boots on the ground at the No Games Chicago protests as well as the Chicago Tea Party, so Karl Klockars and Kevin Robinson join forces to talk about similarities and differences between the two, and other perspective on the rallies.

Chicagoist Podcast - April 13

Karl Klockars — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:40:00 +0000

On this week's Chicagoist Podcast, it's an audio version of "Ask Chicagoist." We got an email that asked what that big mural was with all the names on it that's visible from the Brown Line. It's called "Freedom Wall," it's by artist Adam Brooks, and we spoke with him about the piece, its place in history, its longevity - and why is there a gap in the names, anyways?

Baseball Season! - Chicagoist Podcast April 6

Karl Klockars — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:30:00 +0000

In the Chicagoist Podcast this week, it's all things baseball! First Karl and Benjy sound off on all things Sox, followed by Al Yellon of BleedCubbieBlue.com to talk about the upcoming Cubs season. Finally, Chicagoist Editor in Chief Marcus Gilmer phones in a rebuttal to the Chicagoist site's general Sox-bias. Finally, it's opening day in Chicago! (Except for that stupid snow.)

Angela Eve/Lizz Kannenberg - Chicagoist Podcast March 30

Karl Klockars — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:09:00 +0000

This week in the Chicagoist Podcast Series, our own Lizz Kannenberg checks in with a final South By Southwest recap, Angela Eve of Eve's Parlor joins us to talk about So You Think You Can Strip at the Admiral Theater, and Tom Tresser from No Games Chicago discusses the reasons behind their opposition to the 2016 Olympics coming to town, and the plans behind their upcoming rally at Daley plaza.

North Shore Distillery/Whiskeyfest - Chicagoist Podcast March 23

Karl Klockars — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:19:00 +0000

This week's podcast is all liquor, all the time. First it's vodka, gin and absinthe - and a discussion with Sonja from North Shore Distillery, the only craft distillery in Illinois. Then we talk with Rachel from Lush Wine and Spirits about the upcoming Whiskyfest as well as their plans to give away free booze to get you interested in Bourbon. Brought to you by Karl Klockars and the Chicagoist Podcast series!

Pitchfork Festival / Horrorbles - Chicagoist Podcast March 16

Karl Klockars — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:01:00 +0000

This week's podcast finds us checking in with Chris Kaskie of Pitchfork Media, discussing what it takes to put together their annual music festival. And why are we talking about horror films and sci-fi in March? Because we're talking about the Fangoria horror fest that just left town, with the owner of Horrorbles in Berwyn, John Aranzia. (And-why not talk about horror films?) All on this week's Chicagoist Podcast, hosted by Karl Klockars.

European Union Film Fest - Chicagoist Podcast March 9

Karl Klockars — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:10:00 +0000

We're breaking all the rules early in the run - whereas we've liked to put together a longer form program previously, this week we're giving a shot to just one shorter conversation to see how it works out. The European Union Film Festival is in progress at the Siskel Film Center; Chicagoist's Rob Christopher and Karl Klockars talk euroflicks to find out what's worth checking out.

CJTH / Radhika Desai -Chicagoist Podcast March 2

Karl Klockars — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:20:00 +0000

The Chicagoist.com Podcast Series, hosted by Karl Klockars, soldiers into what passes for spring in Chicago! This week, we checked in with Ken Davis to talk about the aftermath of the Chicago Journalism Town Hall. Then, Kevin Robinson and Karl converse about the race to replace Rahm Emanuel, and manage to talk about pretty much everything but. Finally, Top Chef closed their season and we took the opportunity to talk to Chicago cheftestant Radhika Desai.

Bozo! - Chicagoist Podcast Feb 23

Karl Klockars — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:47:00 +0000

For our 4th podcast, we wanted to go inside the Tribune's recent article about the Bozo Show on WGN - so we got Bozo on the line. More accurately, we spoke with Joey D'Auria, who played our favorite clown for so many years. And Michael Shannon didn't take home the Oscar for his role in Revolutionary Road, but he did speak with us before the ceremony - hear our conversation here as well.

Restaurant Week / Horse Meat? - Chicagoist Podcast February 16

Karl Klockars — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:55:00 +0000

This week in the Chicagoist.com Podcast Series: Karl talks beer with Tracy from Metropolitan Brewing, a preview of Chicago's Restaurant Week with Chicagoist Food & Drink Editor Chuck Sudo, and Representative Jim Sacia discusses his amendment to the Illinois ban on horse slaughter. Why can Belgium have horse steaks and we can't? (And don't miss the excellent auctioneering at the end!)

V-day Sex Episode - Chicagoist Podcast Feb 9

Karl Klockars — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:27:00 +0000

For our second podcast, since we're just a few days shy of Valentines Day, we figured now would be a good time to look a little closer at a couple adult-related things that no one else in the media market would touch. We check in with Brian Chankin of Odd Obsession in Wicker Park to delve the depths of his film store's adult collection. Then we switch gears and talk with Chicagoist's Laura Stolpman about her "food porn" at L20. Finally, if you'd never heard of the Sex Worker Outreach Program in Chicago, you will when we talk to "Serpent," one of the activists with the program. Don't forget to check out what we've got all week on Chicagoist.com!

Louisa Chu/No Reservations - Chicagoist Podcast Feb 2

Karl Klockars — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:43:00 +0000

The introductory edition of the Chicagoist.com podcast!

For the first time out, we spent some time recapping our inauguration experiences, as well as checking in with Louisa Chu about her experiences as the "fixer" for the Chicago episode of "No Reservations."