Ryan Argast and Eric Somers-Urrea of Marina City return to Car Con Carne to chat about the making of their current release, “The Simulation.”

We chatted outside Fabulous Freddie’s Italian Eatery on 31st and dined on “Yerminators” and pizza puffs. South Side, represent.

We talked about Ryan’s time on “American Idol,” bachelor parties, eating unhealthy food (and loving it), and whether the music industry is out of its “a la carte” phase.

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