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Even through the "drinking" years, Steve had the presence of mind to start recording and saving his shows. The early shows were recorded on a Betamax and then later on VHS machines. That was the only ... more
FAQs about Descent Into The Archives:How many episodes does Descent Into The Archives have?The podcast currently has 455 episodes available.
June 27, 2015Descent Into The Archives – June 27, 2015Part 2 of this 1987 full show, they take calls, Steve likes the Honeymooners, & they talk about the Rolling Stones at Altamont. Up & coming comic Tim Allen in studio for a very awkward crash & burn in front of S&G. Lots of flop sweat!...more1h 15minPlay
June 20, 2015Descent Into The Archives – June 20, 2015It's June 1987 on this AM100 show - Steve preps for Taste of Chicago traffic. Broadcasting from there is not a good idea. Vlasta wrote a "Taste" Polka. Larry Himes enforces White Sox dress codes, & Steve wants Steve Earle to record some of his songs....more1h 39minPlay
June 13, 2015Descent Into The Archives – June 13, 2015On part 2 of this 1986 show, a hyper Johnny B checks in about plans for Poplar Creek. Steve discovers slot car racing on SportsVision, A classic WMET station memo from the GM, and Tom Skilling talks about his trip around the lake in his Berlinetta....more52minPlay
June 06, 2015Descent Into The Archives – June 6, 2015On part 1 of this WLUP June 1986 full show: Steve & Garry prep for a Poplar Creek show, Steve's in hot water over a video he did, Steve saw his old Chevy truck on the way in, old people scared by a fog machine, & Steve had a big fight with his Mom....more1h 4minPlay
May 30, 2015Descent Into The Archives – May 30, 2015On this early 2004 WCKG grab bag, Mike Dahl gets a scholarship. Steve marvels at the precision timing of cement workers pouring his new pool deck. We get to the bottom of the crappy candy and snacks in the station vending machines, and Who is Billy Dec?...more1h 52minPlay
May 23, 2015Descent Into The Archives – May 23, 2015On this WCKG descent from Jan. 2000, Steve catches up with Ken Nordine. He talks about his new CD, Colors, his work with Levi’s, and Word Jazz. Ken recorded two albums with the Grateful Dead! Hanging with Ken is like getting high without doing any drugs....more1hPlay
May 16, 2015Descent Into The Archives – May 16, 2015Steve & Garry talk about Geraldo Rivera’s runaway kids special, Jim Thompson bans an AIDS show, Mort Downy Jr’s drug test, & a lame DJ, Skid Roadie from Kansas. Steve’s also trying to get their new dog Halle trained. All on pt. 2 of this 1987 full show....more1h 6minPlay
May 09, 2015Descent Into The Archives – May 8, 2015An April 1987 show, Steve is asked to be on Nightline about shock radio. Mort Downey Jr. wants air personalities to take drug tests. A guy that makes all the parade floats calls in. Steve has a mouse problem, and Gov. Thompson bans an AIDS song....more1h 25minPlay
May 02, 2015Descent Into The Archives – May 2, 2015This July 17-18, 1979 WLUP descent features 2 partial shows of the Coho Breakfast Club from the Allerton Hotel Cloud Room. It’s a week after Disco Demolition. They play stump the band with some hot rock chicks & a young, aspiring reporter-Lilia Chacon!...more1h 18minPlay
April 25, 2015Descent Into The Archives – April 25, 2015This May 1983 show features Greg Kihn in studio, he's taping Soundstage at the Park West, celebrity Jeopardy with host Mark Czerniec. Steve was a bus boy at the Kona Kai Inn in CA, rats everywhere in Chicago, and they make fun of the LOOP’s music format....more1h 1minPlay
FAQs about Descent Into The Archives:How many episodes does Descent Into The Archives have?The podcast currently has 455 episodes available.