Nick welcomes music journalist Jim Ryan to the podcast to talk about some of the concerts he’s seen recently, including GWAR, Public Enemy, and Slayer at Riotfest; ELO at the United Center; Crowded House at Ravinia; and Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band in New Lenox. Jim also shares his interview with the co-founder of Riotfest, discussing the festival’s move from Douglass Park to Bridgeview and then back again. They also chat about the pros and cons of The Salt Shed concert venue.

Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to discuss the movie *Blink Twice*, pop culture moments that haven’t aged well, and a strange Stanley Kubrick documentary that Esma watched on Tubi. They also continue their culinary adventure by taste-testing another snack from Korea. [Ep289]