Frank has left his house for a very substantial time since March and it feels good! This week on the Daily Life of Frank he shares his adventure outside, stove issues, free pizza, joining Tik Tok and much more!

Bands need allies, and a trusted merch partner is everything. Over the past several years, Stupid Rad Merch has become a major go-to for local and touring musicians. But how did Stupid Rad find its footing and make its way to its current “go-to” status? We’ll find out tonight with guest Simeon Meyer, owner of Stupid Rad. Vote Car Con Carne in the Chicago Reader’s BEST OF CHICAGO 2020 poll: James VanOsdol - Best Podcast Host (City Life); Car Con Carne - Best Music Podcast (Music & Nightlife). Voting ends in early February!

Instead of talking about punk rock and comic books like we usually do, Dr. Daryl Wilson joins Car Con Carne tonight to speak about his pandemic-related thoughts and experiences. (That said, I’m sure something punk rock or comic-related will come out in the conversation.) Vote Car Con Carne in the Chicago Reader’s BEST OF CHICAGO 2020 poll: James VanOsdol - Best Podcast Host; Car Con Carne - Best Music Podcast. Voting ends in early February!

The very funny Erica Nicole Clark joins me to preview the Laugh More Virtual Comedy Series for Zanies! We talk about life under Zoom, the awfulness of Wrigleyville and her super-famous father (Mr. T). The Laugh More Virtual Comedy Series happens Saturday 1/23, featuring Erica Nicole Clark, Joey Villagomez, Dario Durham & Jim Flannigan. The event’s hosted by former guest (and awesome dude) Calvin Evans!

Like seriously, what in the actual heck Bears? It is not okay being mediocre if you're a professional sports team! This week, Frank rants about his displeasure of his beloved football team, not liking a name, playing Mega Man and much more!

Malört: Turning taste-buds into taste-foes for generations. CH Distillery owner/head distiller Tremaine Atkinson, joins me to talk about the most “Chicago” spirit of all.  We also cover plenty of CH history, too.

Meet The Well Tempered. RIYL Depeche Mode, Nine Inch Nails, New Order. The synthy, moody gloom of the Well Tempered feels appropriate for January, to say nothing of a January spinning out of 2020. The project of musician Robert Bock recently released the “Three Sisters” EP, a song cycle that emerged from emotions around the pandemic. Robert joins me tonight!

I talked tonight with Cesar Marron and Shawn Decker, the managing partners of Sketchbook Brewing Company, about their company history. We went back to the beginning, when they were serving 2 oz. pours in an Evanston alley, and covered everything through their present-day new taproom and facility in Skokie. Grab yourself an Orange Door and enjoy this interview!

Have kids? They could probably use some advice. Author, filmmaker and old JVO schoolmate Marc Fienberg is on tonight to talk about his helpful, insightful and entertaining recent book release, “Dad’s Great Advice for Teens.”

“This is Spinal Tap.” “The Big Lebowski.” Lots of Kung-Fu movies. The drive-in situation at Rock Island Public House is awesome for the rest of the month. RIPH drive-in movie curator and movie fanatic Mike Vanderbilt is back on tonight!