Dont let anyone EVER tell you baseball is boring..

The audio mix on Fox is giving me anxiety. It's as if the game is an afterthought.

Paging Terry Boers.. Your friend is on the loose.

Fun day on Say More on @wbez.org !

And then there's Maude.

Bobby Hart teamed with Tommy Boyce on such hits as "Last Train to Clarksville" and "I'm Not Your Steppin' Stone."

There was doubt??

Join me today in "The Record Store" on WRRG FM from 11-1. New music from Alabama Shakes, Spoon and more live Oasis from Dublin. Plus some old favorites too. WRRG 88.9 FM North and West of downtown (Dig our new sound) or globally on Tune In or Online Radio Box apps. Search WRRG!

Mood.

I just can't understand the joy killers. The folks that lurk on Al Gore's Internet to tell someone their favorite restaurant, band or movie sucks. "Oasis sucks and Taylor Swift ruined football. Only tourists eat deep dish..You're stupid" That's sad that's all you have. "Shut up, libtard." On and on

Perfect weather too. This place is hell..

Wages of unionized workers are 13% higher than their nonunion counterparts. But unions also set a higher pay standard that all workers enjoy. In high-union-density states, median household income is $12,000 higher than in low-union-density states. This is why unions are vital.

I can

Happy Oasis Eve to you all. It's a reminder that on this night good children leave cigarettes and Guinness out for Liam Gallagher.

So Cracker Barrel cleaned up the logo and painted? That's the reason everyone's in a twist?

Cesium 137 is what Chernobyl and Fukishima spit out. How did this happen?

And then there's Maude....

One of the simple joys of a Midwest summer.

@schmutzie.bsky.social knows how much I revere the Apollo astronauts, but this is a great Ed Farmer story. I was doing Cubs Radio at the Rate one time and Capt. Lovell was the VIP guest. He did Sox radio and there was a tap at the door. It was a kid from Sox PR. Ed needs you. I stepped out and.

It's a hot and humid morning in Chicago, so naturally a commute needs more feet.

“When’s the chimp show up?!” - me, watching Dirty Harry

I'm sure this is fine.

I've been thinking about how dumb the Internet has made things. I posted a picture of a pizza on X. It got hundreds of retweets which ultimately had most of the East Coast angry at me. Name calling... Threats of violence. It was a picture of a pizza. A tasty treat. I pulled the post down.

"An aristocratic club member bets that a talkative acquaintance cannot stay silent for an entire year. The aristocrat says the words “low-income housing” and wins the bet after seven seconds. "

On Halloween 2016, I rolled into Cleveland for the 2nd time at the dinner hour headed to Progressive Field to set up for Game 6 of the World Series. This in the middle of a severe thunderstorm. The great WMMS spun this full album version in all its glory. RIP Ozzy. I felt this in my core.

I was explaining to my Ukrainian colleague the phrase ‘There’s no such thing as a free lunch’. She told me the equivalent in Ukrainian is ‘The only free cheese is in the mousetrap’ - which is so much better

I had a co-worker recently tell me that I "exude a general air of competence" I'm still trying to decide if that's good.

You know what they say? A rolling stone can give you a hell of a bruise.

RIP Michael Madsen..Can never hear this song without thinking of him.. #hellllloooo

If I've been quiet, it's because social media is worse than real life now. I need your guitars, pizza pics, smut, poetry, baseball and fun facts. I work at a news radio station. I hear more tales of human fuckery by 10 am than you hear all week .

RIP to an American Icon. youtu.be/xdr2rMBOlBo?...

I immediately thought of @cruisinsoozan.bsky.social

By cracky..

I'll tell you this. After returning from a hiatus from college radio, I'm here to tell you that indie music is alive and well. There's so much out there, it'll make your head spin in the best ways.

On the radio at 11am! Join Karina Miska and myself in "The Record Store" New music from The Feelies, Major Murphy, Scarlet Sometimes, and Hoolahan. Lots of old favorites and wherever the wind takes us. 88.9 in the Chicago area, tunein.com, or tell your smart speaker to play WRRG.

@schmutzie.bsky.social The D is the biggest...

Great night with @halfgringa.com at Schuba's last night. Worth the trek in a dust storm to have some badly needed fun.. Sounded fantastic.

I guess this is a fine breakfast.

Just what the doctor ordered... @bobmouldmusic.bsky.social @jasonnarducy.bsky.social and @jonwurster.bsky.social melting faces at @metrochicago.bsky.social last night! Punk rock is good for the soul, especially in times like these..

Between the NFL and the Papal Conclave, that's sure a lot of mock drafts and depth charts for one week

Hmm I never would have guessed that.

Hey all..This morning from 11am-1pm CDT I'll be on the mighty 88.9 WRRG..In honor of the station's upcoming 50th anniversary, I'm hosting two hours of classic alternative from the golden age of college radio. 88.9 FM North and West, or globally at tunein.com Search WRRG!

Anyone get anything cool???

Ain't it grand??

Woof

Good way to start your Friday.. Hear @maryldixon.bsky.social at 8:20 on @wbez.org have a conversation with Isabel. Then enjoy the whole @halfgringa.com performance here. This was an absolute blast for me to mix and can't wait for you to enjoy!

Big doings tomorrow at the mighty 91.5! Tune in to Morning Edition to hear @maryldixon.bsky.social interview @halfgringa.com and catch this great session at wbez.org! @wbez.org

I've stayed out of it for 24 hours. I just can't stand keyboard warriors with the handle "Bearsfan69" and no photo dunking on a guy they've never met personally losing his job. Radio hosts are my co workers and frankly, friends. It doesn't mean they don't make mistakes. They do.

Beware..

Didn't wear a suit? He's a little busy to go to a tailor. Got a little chippy with you? Think about how tired that guy is. I can't believe what a bunch of spoiled brats this country has become.