Yak Channel Podcast Network

Tiffany returns! Tiffany and guitarist/producer/stud Marc Alberici jumped in the car at an undisclosed Chicago area location to talk about the new tour, what to expect from the new “Shadows” album, the fantastic new throwback single “Hey Baby,” cooking and Tiffany’s cross-generational fanbase. The episode starts with a jawdropping in-car acoustic performance of “Hey Baby!” That’s not included in the audio podcast for copyright reasons, but you can watch the performance on Car Con Carne’s YouTube and Facebook pages. It’s awesome! Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry and Phonation: A Chicago Podcast Compilation (crowdfunding ends Friday! Get in on this!).

What a wild weekend! Frank recaps his son’s birthday weekend, an almost devastating spider incident, why he is so proud of his kids, and more!

It’s time to light the masks on fire, have a cold beer, listen to loud music, eat kickass food and re-embrace the concept of what ‘Saturday night’ can be. Cobra Lounge (235 N. Ashland) owner Louie Mendicino returns to the show, along with returning guest, artist George Zak. They preview this coming Saturday night’s “return to normalcy” party at Cobra (6/19/21), talk about Cobra history, music, live events, the local bar and entertainment communities and, oh yeah… WE HAD HOT DOG SOUP AND IT WAS FUCKING PERFECT. HOT DOG SOUP   Hot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soupHot dog soup   Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry

An early favorite for my 2021 “best of” list is David Singer & the Sweet Science’s new album, “Vicious Kicks.” After years of exemplary songwriting, David has outdone himself with this new release. David and I met at Roma’s on the northwest side for Italian beef. I went with the Atomic Combo, seeing as it includes a Hot Doug’s sausage. David is a very dry, very funny guy to chat with. I think you’ll like this interview.   Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry

The Mazda 3 makes it to Blue Island for an in-person, in-car recording with Mike Vanderbilt of Rock Island Public House! We talk about the fantastic drive-in schedule at RIPH (Don Knotts weekend!), eat killer food from Butter Upon Bacon (I tried the “Mike Vanderbilt” burger), and preview the Chicago podcast compilation-on-vinyl, Phonation. Mike co-hosts (with Adam Carlson) the wonderful “Windy City Double Feature Picture Show” podcast, which is one of the ten podcasts that will be pressed onto vinyl if Phonation funding is reached by 6/25/21! Special thanks to Gina and Butter Upon Bacon for the yummy hospitality. Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry.

Record Store Day, 6/12/21: I recorded this one from the front of Siren Records in McHenry, just as the doors opened at 8 a.m. I talked with owner Bill Linquist about the state of record store retail, the pros and cons of RSD and what the interesting releases were for this drop.

Drew McIntyre is a giant among men and a giant in professional wrestling. He’s a 2-time WWE champion… former Intercontinental champion… 2 time Raw tag team champion… a Royal Rumble winner… a guy who’s worked every corner of the business and climbed his way to the very top… the Scottish Warrior joins me for a special daytime episode of Car Con Carne.   Don’t miss RAW, returning to Chicago on August 2 at the Allstate Arena. Scheduled to appear: Bobby Lashley Charlotte Flair Kofi Kingston Randy Orton Rhea Ripley   Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records in McHenry (3902 Main St.)

Victims of human trafficking are often “branded” with tattoos of pimps’ names or bar codes. Gang members’ tattoos are proof of allegiance. But what happens when a human trafficking victim escapes enslavement? When a gang member leaves the life? Those tattoos … those markings remain as painful reminders of the horrifying situations they were in. Chris Baker runs Ink 180, a tattoo studio in Oswego that also focuses most of its energies on removing or covering up those painful reminders. He’s a legitimate force for good in the universe, and it was fascinating to talk with him over food from RV’s Home of the Hoagy in Oswego. Chris’s “thINK 180” podcast is one of the 10 that we want to press onto Phonation: A Chicago Podcast Compilation, a vinyl-only collection of area podcasts. Help fund the project (deadline 6/25) by searching “Phonation” on Kickstarter.

The Summer of 2021 is going to be ultimate, and Frank will explain why! Plus Frank talks about his kids starting their own YouTube channels, his son’s upcoming birthday bash, struggling to find a vacation destination, and more!

Evanston was a hotbed for the temperance movement and remained a dry town for many decades. These days, it’s home to one of our favorite distilleries, the very-local and very-excellent FEW Spirits. We went onsite to the distillery for a tour and chat with owner and master distiller Paul Hletko for this special episode. Video produced by ZSpang and Giorgio Reyes Sponsored by Siren Records McHenry