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| Lost Tape 2: Can Studio 312 Contain Comedian Neil Hamburger? |
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| Host Jimmy Carrane welcomes comedian Neil Hamburger into Studio 312 to talk about this latest comedy/music DVD, Western Music and Variety. |
| Studio 312: The Onion Av Club Compiles Ultimate Book of Lists |
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| Josh Modell and Tasha Robinson of The Onion AV Club discuss their new book of lists, Inventory, 16 Films Featuring Manic Pixie Dream Girls, 10 Great Songs Nearly Ruined by Saxophone, and 100 More Obsessively Specific Pop-Culture Lists. |
| Studio 312: Comedian Bob Odenkirk Returns to the Second City |
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| Studio 312’s own Jimmy Carrane sits down with comedian Bob Odenkirk, who is part of this Saturday's Second City’s 50th anniversary celebration. |
| Rock-Star Chef Rick Bayless Celebrates His Birthday with Jimmy Carrane |
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| Studio 312's Jimmy Carrane talks with celebrity chef Rick Bayless about his work and growing older. |
| Studio 312: Will Clinger Takes to the Stage in One Man Show |
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| Studio 312's Jimmy Carrane talks with Will Clinger, former host of Wild Chicago. Clinger's new one-man show, Dr. Harlon's Keys to Better Living, is on stage at the Royal George Theatre in Chicago. |
| Studio 312: Artistry of the Barfly with Actor George Wendt |
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| Jimmy Carrane speaks with actor George Wendt about his career in TV and film, and about his new book, Drinking with George: A Barstool Professional's Guide to Beer (Simon & Schuster). |
| Studio 312: New Book Profiles Legends of Second City |
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| Jimmy Carrane welcomes Chicago journalist Mike Thomas down into Studio 312. He’s out with a new book that looks back at the history of Second City. |
| Bill Kurtis 2.0: Rebirthing a Career |
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| Jimmy Carrane lures Chicago news anchor, and growing cultural icon Bill Kurtis down to the bowels of Studio 312 by sending him an erroneous tip about a cold case file. |
| Studio 312 Pushes for the Olympics in Yeast Nation |
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| Studio 312's Jimmy Carrane talks with Greg Kotis and Mark Hollmann, the duo behind the Broadway hit Urinetown and the current rock opera, Yeast Nation (A Triumph of Life). |
| Studio 312: Journey to the Center of the Uterus |
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Jimmy Carrane talks with Kathleen Puls Andrade, the woman behind the local stage show Journey to the Center of the Uterus: Adventures Infertility.
Podcast: Subscribe to Studio 312 |
| Studio 312: Mr.Skin |
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Mr. Skin joins Jimmy Carrane down in Studio 312 to discuss what it means to document celebrity skin.
Studio 312 Podcast: Subscribe Now! |
| Studio 312: Jimmy Carrane Gets a Makeover |
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| Beauty and style expert Andy Paige drops by to help spruce up Studio 312 and it's host Jimmy Carrane. |
| Studio 312: Comedian Michael Palascak's Ties to Home All Part of the Act |
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| Comedian Michael Palascak goes from living at home with his parents to an even more pathetic abode: Studio 312. |
| Studio 312: Dave Awl Talks Facebook Protocol |
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| Studio 312 host Jimmy Carrane checks in with Chicago writer and performer Dave Awl. |
| Studio 312: Harold Ramis' New Film Kicks off Just for Laughs Fest |
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| Chicagoan Harold Ramis, director of the new comedy Year One, catches up with Studio 312's Jimmy Carrane. |
| Studio 312: Jen Lancaster Talks Plaid |
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| Studio 312 host Jimmy Carrane speaks with New York Times best-selling author Jen Lancaster about her latest memoir, Pretty in Plaid. |
| Studio 312: Filmmakers of Merry Gentleman |
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| Jimmy Carrane speaks with writer Ron Lazzeretti and actor Tom Bastounes about their new film, The Merry Gentleman. |
| Studio 312: "Frangela" Return to Their Chicago Roots |
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Comedy-duo Frangela stop by Studio 312 to chat with Jimmy Carrane.
Music Button: Supreme Beings of Leisure, "Good", from the CD 11i, (Ryko records) |
| Studio 312: Andy Dick |
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| Comedian Andy Dick stops by Studio 312. |
| Web Extra: 5 Questions with Andy Dick |
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| A few more questions with Andy Dick... |
| Studio 312: Cliff from Cheers in a New Role |
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| Studio 312's Jimmy Carrane recently caught up with one-half of television’s most famous beer-swigging duo. And, "Cliff" from Cheers is playing a new role. |
| Studio 312: Dan Ponce |
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| Jimmy Carrane goes into Studio 312 with singer-turned-newsman-turned-singer Dan Ponce. |
| Studio 312: Dr. Laura Berman |
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| Renowned sex therapist, Sun-Times columnist and best-selling author Dr. Laura Berman joins Jimmy Carrane down in Studio 312 to school him on what real women want. |
| Studio 312: New Year's Day Spectacular! |
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Studio 312's Jimmy Carrane hosts a New Year's Day Spectacular. |
| Jimmy and Conan O'Brien Discuss Their Rivalry |
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| Jimmy Carrane sits down with NBC's Conan O'Brien to talk about the "rivalry" between Studio 312 and Late Night. The two discuss comedy and reminisce about O'Brien's time in Chicago. |
| Jimmy Attempts to "Rekindle" the Flame with Cindy Crawford |
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| Jimmy Carrane hooks up with his "old girlfriend and prom date" Cindy Crawford. The supermodel-turned-furniture designer doesn't quite remember their shared past the way Jimmy does. |
| Michael McKeon Riffs on Tracy Letts |
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| In town to play the lead in Steppenwolf's Superior Donuts, the hilarious and multi-talented Michael McKean stops by Studio 312. |
| Tommy Chong Stops by without Cheech |
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| Tommy Chong lights one up with Studio 312's Jimmy Carrane. |
| Studio 312 Bonus: 5 x 2 with Kevin Nealon |
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Kevin Nealon does word association with Jimmy Carrane.
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| Studio 312: Kevin Nealon |
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Jimmy Carrane takes comedian Kevin Nealon down to Studio 312.
Music Button: Jenny Lewis & Jonathan Rice, "Little Boxes", from the TV show Weeds, (available on the web at various sites for download) |
| Studio 312 Bonus: 5 x 2 with John Caponera |
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John Caponera does word association with Jimmy Carrane.
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| Is That Harry Caray in Studio 312? |
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| Jimmy Carrane talks with comedian and Harry Caray impersonator John Campanera. |
| Studio 312: Jane Lynch |
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| Actress/comedienne Jane Lynch loses her way and ends up in Studio 312. |
| Studio 312 Bonus: More of Our Conversation wtih Jane Lynch |
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Jane Lynch loses her way and ends up in Studio 312.
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| Studio 312 Bonus: 5 x 2 with Jane Lynch |
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Jane Lynch does word association with Jimmy Carrane.
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| Studio 312: Tim Meadows |
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| Jimmy Carrane chats with Improv Olympic, or IO, and Saturday Night Live alum Tim Meadows in Studio 312. |
| Studio 312 Bonus: Jeff Daniels 5 x 2 (or 7 x 2) |
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Jeff Daniels does word association with Jimmy Carrane.
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| Studio 312: Jeff Daniels |
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| Actor, singer-songwritter Jeff Daniels visits Studio 312. |
| Studio 312: Cindy Crawford |
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| Jimmy Carrane talks furniture and fame with DeKalb native Cindy Crawford. |
| Studio 312: William Christopher |
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| Jimmy Carrane hosts North Shore native William Christopher, best known as Father Mulcahy of M*A*S*H*. |
| Studio 312 Bonus: Bill Christopher 5 x 2 |
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Bill Christopher does word association with Jimmy Carrane.
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| Studio 312 Bonus: Tommy Chong 5 x 2 |
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Tommy Chong does word association with Jimmy Carrane.
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| Studio 312: Tommy Chong |
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| Tommy Chong joins Jimmy Carrane in Studio 312. |
| Studio 312: Jennifer Weigel |
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| Jimmy Carrane talks with former Chicago TV news personality Jennifer Weigel about her book Stay Tuned and the stage play it’s inspired. |
| Studio 312: Goodbye Gabriel, Hello Richard |
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| We break some bad news to Jimmy Carrane—he won’t be the new host of Eight Forty-Eight. |
| Studio 312 Welcomes Michael McKean |
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| Jimmy Carrane talks with actor Michael McKean, who's now on stage in Steppenwolf Theater's Superior Donuts. |
| WEB EXTRA: Michael McKean Free Associates |
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| Jimmy Carrane does a word association exercise with Michael McKean, who's now on stage in Steppenwolf Theater's Superior Donuts. |
| Studio 312: Factory |
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| Members of the new Spike TV comedy Factory join Jimmy Carrane. |
| Studio 312: Filmmaker Steven Conrad |
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| Filmmaker Steven Conrad joins Jimmy Carrane in Studio 312. |
| Studio 312: Tom Farley |
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| Jimmy Carrane talks with Tom Farley about the comedy of his late brother Chris. |
| Studio 312: Kim 'Howard' Johnson |
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| Jimmy Carrane talks with the author of a new biography on Improv genius Del Close. |
| Studio 312: Schadenfreude |
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| The sketch comedy troupe Schadenfreude visits Studio 312. |
| Studio 312: The Strangerer |
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| Jimmy Carrane gets Strangerer in our occasional series, Studio 312. |
| Studio 312: Todd Logan |
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| Studio 312 returns with playwright Todd Logan. |
| Studio 312: The Exit Interview |
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| Jimmy Carrane invites Steve Edwards to Studio 312 for an exit interview. |
| Studio 312 Anniversary Special |
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| Studio 312 host Jimmy Carrane celebrates a special anniversary with a special show. |
| Studio 312: Larry Doyle |
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Jimmy Carrane sits down with Larry Doyle, author of I Love You, Beth Cooper (Ecco-Harper Collins Publishers, 2007.) |
| Mr. Fix-It Visits Studio 312 |
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| Jimmy Carrane gets a “Studio 312” makeover with the help of Mr. Fix-It Lou Manfredini. |
| Studio 312: October Dream |
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Jimmy Carrane learns the word “docu-comedy” and all about the 2003 Cubs in a conversation with Matt Liston, writer and director of the movie Chasing October: A Fan’s Crusade.
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| Studio 312: Mark Schiff |
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| Jimmy Carrane speaks with comedian Mark Schiff about his new book, I Killed: True Stories of the Road from America's Top Comics. |
| Studio 312: Bill Kurtis |
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| In his bid to win a job as a reporter, Steve's pal Jimmy Carrane gets some professional help from journalism giant Bill Kurtis down in Studio 312. |
| Studio 312: Hal Sparks |
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Comedian Hal Sparks joins Jimmy Carrane in Studio 312. |
| Studio 312: Paula Poundstone |
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Drug tests, Abe Lincoln and Paula Poundstone. Jimmy Carrane takes on them all in Studio 312.
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Chicago Public Radio's Jimmy Carrane gets some tips from Chicago Tribune advice columnist Amy Dickinson. |
| Studio 312: Liz Allen |
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| The Sports Action Team Visits Studio 312 |
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Al Samuels—Co-Creator, Star, NBC's “Sports Action Team” Kevin Flemming—Co-Creator, Star of NBC's “Sports Action Team” Jimmy Carrane tackles Al Samuels and Kevin Flemming. “Sports Action Team” can be seen Sunday nights on NBC 5. |
| Studio 312: Grannies on Safari |
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Pat Johnson and Regina Fraser—Hosts, “Grannies on Safari” In this installment of Studio 312, host Jimmy Carrane has a wardrobe malfunction and speaks with Pat Johnson and Regina Fraser from the series “Grannies on Safari.”Music Button: Nomo, “One To One,” from the CD NewTones (Ubiquity) |
| Studio 312: A Talk with Actor Jim True-Frost |
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Jimmy Carrane talks with actor Jim True-Frost from the HBO show, “The Wire.” True-Frost is currently appearing in The Pillowman at Steppenwolf Theater through November 12. |
| Studio 312: Offers Halloween Safety Advice |
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Studio 312 host Jimmy Carrane shares his very own Halloween safety tips. |
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Brett Paesel—Actress and Writer Studio 312 host Jimmy Carrane sits down with Chicago actress Brett Paesel to discuss her career, her role on Curb Your Enthusiasm and new book Mommies Who Drink (Warner Books, 2006). |
| Studio 312: Writer Josh Karp |
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The author of A Futile and Stupid Gesture: How Doug Kenney and National Lampoon Changed Comedy Forever (Chicago Review Press, 2006), Josh Karp swings by “Studio 312” to talk with Eight Forty-Eight contributor Jim Carrane.
Karp joins other local authors for a free reading on Wednesday, September 20, at the Book Cellar in Lincoln Square. |
| Studio 312: A Visit from Mort Sahl |
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Comedian and speechwriter Mort Sahl sits down with Studio 312 host Jimmy Carrane. |
| Studio 312: Tom Dreesen |
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Jimmy Carrane talks with comedian Tom Dreesen about his show Shining Shoes and Sinatra, which takes place at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie on September 9.
Music Button: Frank Sinatra, “When You’re Smiling,” from the CD Sinatra’s Swingin’ Session!!! And More (Capitol)
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| Studio 312: The Sex Doctor |
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Jimmy Carrane talks with sex advisor, Chicago Sun-Times columnist and host of Showtime’s “Sexual Healing” Dr. Laura Berman.
“Sexual Healing” airs Fridays at 9 pm through September 22, 2006.
Related Link:
The Berman Center Clinic
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| Studio 312: Comedian Jeff Garlin |
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Chicago native, Second City alum, and Curb Your Enthusiasm cast member Jeff Garlin sits down with contributor Jimmy Carrane in Studio 312.
Music Button: Herbie Mann, “Yardbird Suite,” from the CD ReBop: The Savoy Originals (Savoy Records)
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| Studio 312: Slotnik and Katz |
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Improv actors Lauren Katz and Joey Slotnick speak with Studio 312 host Jimmy Carrane.
Katz and Slotnick star in Wants and Needs: An Improvised Exploration of Life in the Land of Plenty now on stage at Lookingglass Theatre until August 6, 2006.
Music Button: Fugazi, “Suggestion,” from the CD 13 Songs, Dischord records
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| Studio 312: Conan O’Brien |
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Conan O'Brien—Late Show host
Studio 312's Jimmy Carrane talks with Conan O'Brian, host of “Late Night with Conan O'Brien.” O’Brien is filming the show at The Chicago Theatre from Tuesday, May 9-Friday, May 12, 2006.
Music Button: The Bamboos, “Eel Oil,” from the CD Step It Up (Ubiquity)
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| Studio 312: Wild Chicago Comes to Studio 312 |
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Ben Hollis—Wild Chicago’s Illinois Road Trip Host
Tom Siegel—Wild Chicago’s Illinois Road Trip Producer
Jimmy Carrane's show within a show welcomes Ben Hollis and Tom Siegel. “Wild Chicago's Illinois Road Trip” premieres Friday, April 21, 2006, at 8:30 pm on WTTW. |
| Guacamole in Studio 312 |
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Rick Bayless—Chicago Chef; Restaurant Owner; TV Host
Contributor, and Studio 312 host, Jimmy Carrane challenges superstar chef Rick Bayless to a cook-off. |
| Studio 312: Dino Stamatopoulos |
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Dino Stamatopoulos—Writer
Jim Carrane—Contributor
Studio 312, our show within a show, welcomes Columbia College graduate and veteran TV comedy writer Dino Stamatopoulos. He's the creator of the adult cartoon “Moral Orel.” |
| Studio 312: Ralph Covert |
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Studio 312, our show within a show, welcomes Grammy nominee and kid song superstar Ralph Covert for a chat with contributor and self-confessed Wigglephobe Jimmy Carrane.
Ralph’s World Concert
Saturday, February 18, 2006 @ 11 am
North Day Avenue Nursery
Wicker Park Lutheran Church
2112 West LeMoyne Avenue |
| Studio 312: Sound Opinions |
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Jim DeRogatis—Pop Music Critic, Chicago Sun-Times
Greg Kot—Pop Music Critic, Chicago Tribune
Jim Carrane—Contributor
Studio 312, our show within a show, opens its doors to the cohosts of Sound Opinions, the world's only rock 'n' roll talk show.
You can hear Sound Opinions Saturday nights at 7 on Chicago Public Radio. |
| Studio 312: The LeeVees |
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Adam Gardner and Dave Schneider—Musicians
In this edition of our show within a show, contributor Jimmy Carrane tries to make “Studio 312” more marketable. And the LeeVees—Adam Gardner of Guster and Dave Schneider of the Zambonis—stop by to talk about their new CD, Hanukkah Rocks. |
| Studio 312: Judy Belushi Pisano |
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Judy Belushi Pisano, who was married to the late actor and comedian John Belushi, visits “Studio 312,” our show within a show hosted by contributor Jimmy Carrane. Pisano recently coauthored Belushi (Rugged Land, 2005), a collection of photographs and recollections by Belushi’s friends.
Music Button: Bosco & Jorge, “Kacello,” Ally in the Sky (Sixgunlover Records) |