
Car Con Carne is an award-winning interview podcast hosted by legendary Chicago media personality James VanOsdol (Q101, WXRT, WGN, WLUP). Hosted in James's car, at live events, restaurants, brewpubs and recording studios, Car Con Carne offers engaging and honest conversations with people you want to know, mostly from the world of music.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 927 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsMusicPerforming ArtsFood | |||

In this episode, Martin Atkins (Public Image Ltd., Killing Joke, Pigface) joins the show from his Post-Punk and Industrial Music Museum to discuss the upcoming 45th-anniversary recreation of Public Image Ltd.’s third album, The Flowers of Romance. On... more
This episode of Car Con Carne features Cat Ayala, the frontwoman for the Chicago band Scarlet Demore. James and Cat discuss the band's impressive trajectory, moving from DIY basement shows to playing Thalia Hall and Lincoln Hall and performing at Lol... more
In this episode of Car Con Carne, James VanOsdol welcomes Josh Chicoine, the creative force behind Cult Canyon, to discuss the release of the debut album, Smoke Tricks. The conversation delves into the evolution of Josh's musical projects, from the r... more
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In this episode of Car Con Carne, host James VanOsdol welcomes Meredith and Jon from the Chicago-based band Latter. Described as "equal parts art project and band," Latter delivers a sound that is jarring, experimental, and unapolo... more
Fun and lively podcast with great guests like Tom Higgenson of TLB. He has an independent record label Humans Were Here. Listen to find out what this guy is up to next.
Fun and lively podcast with great guests like Tom Higgenson of TLB. He has an independent record label Humans Were Here. Listen to find out what this guy is up to next.
Car Con Carne is a fun and lively podcast with guests like Tom Higgenson of TLB. He has an independent record label, Humans Were Here. Listen to find out what is next for this busy guy.
Fun and lively podcast with great guests like Tom Higgenson of TLB. He has an independent record label Humans Were Here. Listen to find out what is next for this busy guy.
Such an amazing Podcast! The episode with Tom Higgenson (Million Miler) is spectacular. Loved hearing about the Christmas extravaganza he did with artists from his label, Humans Were Here.
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A lively interview series centered in car-and-restaurant conversations with musicians, artists, and creators from Chicago and beyond. Episodes frequently explore origin stories, creative processes, and upcoming projects, often tied to live shows, new releases, and community happenings. The show stands out for its informal, hands-on vibe, willingness to cover both established acts and boundary-pushing projects, and the way guests discuss the evolving music and arts scene with a distinctly Chicago flavor.
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Recent guests on Car Con Carne include:
1. Keith Wakefield
2. Eric Oldman
3. Monique Powell
4. Jake Nickell
5. John Carruthers
6. Jean-François Alcolea
7. Evan J. Thomas
8. River Toussaint Rabbitte
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