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FAQs about Best Of XRT:How many episodes does Best Of XRT have?The podcast currently has 469 episodes available.
September 18, 2017Andrew Bird's Gezelligheid Performances Return To ChicagoEvery winter, a few lucky music fans enter the Fourth Presbyterian Churchand bear witness to the beauty of Andrew Bird's Gezelligheid performances. The intimate concerts will return once again this year from December 11-14. ...more2minPlay
September 15, 2017Brehmer With Bowie: The InterviewBack in 2003, David Bowie released his 23rd studio album 'Reality'. The Thin White Duke discussed just that as he speaks with Lin Brehmer. Plus, Bowie gives insight into his old personas saying, "how can you be serious of it? How can you be serious of a guy who's half a dog with a red wig on his head?"...more9minPlay
September 15, 2017Brehmer With Bowie: The InterviewBack in 2003, David Bowie released his 23rd studio album 'Reality'. The Thin White Duke discussed just that as he speaks with Lin Brehmer. Plus, Bowie gives insight into his old personas saying, "how can you be serious of it? How can you be serious of a guy who's half a dog with a red wig on his head?"...more9minPlay
August 25, 2017Robert Plant Reveals His InfluencesRobert Plant spoke with Lin Brehmer right before the release of his 2014 record 'Lullaby And The Ceaseless Roar' and discussed where his influences come from. For Plant, YouTube has been a great source of inspiration as its allowed him to easily connect with musicians from across the world. ...more8minPlay
August 25, 2017Robert Plant Reveals His InfluencesRobert Plant spoke with Lin Brehmer right before the release of his 2014 record 'Lullaby And The Ceaseless Roar' and discussed where his influences come from. For Plant, YouTube has been a great source of inspiration as its allowed him to easily connect with musicians from across the world. ...more8minPlay
August 02, 2017Keep Your Ears Safe at Lollapalooza -- Audiologist Dr. Diane Schecklong InterviewDr. Diane M. Schecklong, Au. D., CCC-A is a clinical supervisor in Audiology at NIU. We spoke with her about protecting one’s hearing at Lollapalooza, the aftershows, and any other live music events in and around Chicago. We touched on preventative methods to combat hearing loss such as distance from loudspeakers, active methods such as earplugs and rest, and the warning signs of hearing damage. She also gave a cautionary tale about a 14 year old she treated following a concert. ...more13minPlay
August 02, 2017Keep Your Ears Safe at Lollapalooza -- Audiologist Dr. Diane Schecklong InterviewDr. Diane M. Schecklong, Au. D., CCC-A is a clinical supervisor in Audiology at NIU. We spoke with her about protecting one’s hearing at Lollapalooza, the aftershows, and any other live music events in and around Chicago. We touched on preventative methods to combat hearing loss such as distance from loudspeakers, active methods such as earplugs and rest, and the warning signs of hearing damage. She also gave a cautionary tale about a 14 year old she treated following a concert. ...more13minPlay
July 31, 2017Len & Lin: This Must Be the (First) PlaceThe Cubs are ten games over .500 since the All Star break, picking up eight games in the standings, and now find themselves atop the NL Central after taking 2 of 3 from the Brewers in Milwaukee. The northsiders move up in class as they come back to Wrigley to face the Arizona Diamondbacks and Washington Nationals. They'll do so with an improved bullpen courtesy of trading with Detroit for reliever Justin Wilson as well as backup catcher Alex Avila, who's no stranger to Chicago from his time on the Southside last season. It's trade deadline baseball, which means that the team as constituted now is likely to be the team that manager Joe Maddon rides the rest of the way....more3minPlay
July 31, 2017Len & Lin: This Must Be the (First) PlaceThe Cubs are ten games over .500 since the All Star break, picking up eight games in the standings, and now find themselves atop the NL Central after taking 2 of 3 from the Brewers in Milwaukee. The northsiders move up in class as they come back to Wrigley to face the Arizona Diamondbacks and Washington Nationals. They'll do so with an improved bullpen courtesy of trading with Detroit for reliever Justin Wilson as well as backup catcher Alex Avila, who's no stranger to Chicago from his time on the Southside last season. It's trade deadline baseball, which means that the team as constituted now is likely to be the team that manager Joe Maddon rides the rest of the way....more3minPlay
July 28, 2017Pete Townshend Talks Classic Quadrophenia BenefitOn September 13th, Pete Townshend’s Classic Quadrophenia will make a stop at the Rosemont Theatre and feature Townshend, Billy Idol, Eddie Vedder, and Alfie Boe as “Jimmy”. Additionally, the Chicagoland Pops Orchestra and Chicago Children’s Proceeds from the concert will benefit Teen Cancer America....more21minPlay
FAQs about Best Of XRT:How many episodes does Best Of XRT have?The podcast currently has 469 episodes available.