You, Me, Them, Everybody

Episode 187 with Kevin Allison

The man behind the extremely popular/good podcast RISK! sits down with us (Adam Friedland, Peter Heyneman and Brandon Wetherbee) and lets ask inquire about story telling, sexy "State" members, teaching and things involving hands. Follow RISK! on Twitter.

Live at The Way Station with Michael Kupperman, James Adomian and Jenna Nicholls

There was a Tardis 10 feet away!

Cartoonist Michael Kupperman is the author of the new book Mark Twain's Autobiography 1910-2010. It's amazing. Buy it. He's also a very nice man and it was a pleasure talking to him. Follow him on Twitter.

I've been of James Adomian for years. I was way too geeked out to do a decent interview. I ended up having Huell Howser and Mark Twain recite the pledge of allegiance. It was amazing. Here's an animated gif of that moment. Follow him on Twitter.

It took six months but Jenna Nicholls was finally able to do the show. It was worth the wait. She had dudes in tears by the third song. Follow her on Twitter.

Thanks, The Way Station! Your bar is great and I like being there!

Live at the Wonderland Ballroom with Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton from All Songs Considered, Katherine Jessup and Aaron Thompson

When Steve Jobs met Victory.

Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton from All Songs Considered are very fun men. One likes Billy Joel, one does not.

Katherine Jessup is fine with being that aunt.

Aaron Thompson is using electricity.

Really fun show. I hope you enjoy it.

Live at the Hungry Brain with Psalm One, Think Tank and Anna Soltys

The fair was fun.

Psalm One stopped by to talk about her album in progress, working as a chemist and the awesomeness of the Timbaland/Chris Cornell album.

Think Tank are amazing.

Anna Solty's closed the set with some beautiful tunes in French.

Live at The Whistler with Sean Parnell, Danny Kallas, Steinomite and Orca Team

We all wore sleeves.

Sean is the author of "Historic Bars of Chicago" and the man behind the site Chicago Bar Project. He's a nice man and a good patron and we like his kind.

Danny Kallas is one of the Comedians You Should Know and made Merle and I laugh more than any comedian that has been on the show. He also walked 20 people. Listen to Danny. If you like him, we'll be very good friends. If you do not, well, maybe we'll find other things in common.

Steinomite is fucking great. As soon as he finished his set I asked him back to the show.

Orca Team closed the show with a fantastic set. Sadly, the recording didn't sound too hot so I put a song of theirs on instead. I highly recommend seeing them, buying their records and encouraging them to order more t-shirts.

YMTE with Scott Thompson

Scott Thompson is my favorite member of "Kids in the Hall." He's currently on a stand up tour. See him this weekend at the Arlington Drafthouse.

I like Scott.

Live at Pete's Candy Store with Sean Yseault, Brent Sullivan, Myq Kaplan, Ned Hepburn, Christine Friar and Julia Haltigan

The kids did not want to hear Wu-Tang.

Sean Yseult is the author of the recently released book I'm in the Band. The band she was in was called White Zombie. She was a great guest.

Brent Sullivan taught us what to call lovemaking, sex and one night stands.

Myq Kaplan was just as funny as when he was on "The Tonight Show," "Conan" and "Last Comic Standing."

Ned Hepburn stops by for a quick story about reality television.

Christine Friar read one of her terrific teenage poems. This installment is about the passing of Elliott Smith.

Julia Haltigan closes the show with three songs from her upcoming album, "My Green Heart."

A lot of show. It's a fun one.

Pitchfork Music Festival Day 2 with Keith Morris, Jim DeRogatis, White Mystery, Amy Phillips, Matt Dennewitz and Brandon Wetherbee

A punk legend, a Chicago critic, garage rockers and Pitchfork staffers. Day 2 at the Pitchfork Music Festival.

Pitchfork Music Festival Day 1 with Danny Pudi, Will Miles, Annie Higgins and Brandon Wetherbee

The 2011 Pitchfork Music Festival is underway. Day 1 was fun. This is the proof.

Go home, babies.