James VanOsdol Show – May 16, 2012

This week: Candlebox frontman Kevin Martin talks about the band's start and alienation from the Seattle scene, the new Candlebox album (Love Stories and Other Musings), and why KISS kicks ass. [...]

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James VanOsdol Show – May 9, 2012

This week: Author/rock critic/syndicated radio host Jim DeRogatis joins James for conversation about various music topics and "Wal Mart on the Lake," i.e. Lollapalooza. Also: "Check, Please!" co-creator Joel Cohen talks about the Minnie Minoso documentary he's hoping to get funded via Kickstarter. The deadline is *fast* approaching. [...]

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James VanOsdol Show – May 2, 2012

This week: Matt DuBiel, co-owner of former radio station/current "lifestyle brand" Q101, joins James to talk about the state of radio, Q101 as an online-only property, and what the impending arrival of a new FM alternative station means. [...]

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James VanOsdol Show – April 25, 2012

This week, James interviews indie Chicago band Dastardly, which he describes on the show as "Robert Plant and Alison Krauss on a cocaine jag." Absolutely no prior knowledge of Dastardly is required to enjoy this week's show, which is insane an an indie/nerdy kind of way. Bonus: Dastardly was kind enough to allow two of their full-length songs to be included in the show! [...]

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James VanOsdol Show – April 18, 2012

Golden throated Queensryche frontman Geoff Tate joins James this week to talk about his solo tour, the future of the band, and what things are really like behind the scenes at the Grammys. [...]

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James VanOsdol Show – April 4, 2012

This week, James VanOsdol interviews musician, author, and raconteur Emilie Autumn. The conversation includes hot girl/girl action, life inside a mental institution, and Autumn's ascent in the music business. James also talks about his trip to Graceland last week, and gives an update on his next book (We Appreciate Your Enthusiasm: the Oral History of Chicago's Q101). [...]

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James VanOsdol Show – March 28, 2012

This week: James talks to Thomas Dolby, a musician who helped define MTV in the 1980s, performed at Live Aid, practically invented the concept of "transmedia," and changed the face of cell phones (for real). Dolby's on the road on his "Time Machine" tour, and he explains how this tour will help to paint a picture of our culture for earth's future inhabitants. [...]

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James VanOsdol Show – March 21, 2012

This week: Dag Juhlin, of Poi Dog Pondering and Steve Dahl Show theme music fame, talks about his history with the Slugs and Poi Dog, as well as his feelings about playing on stage with Steve coming up in June. Also: video game creator Michael Mendheim has a new graphic novel series from Heavy Metal out, and James catches up with him about that. [...]

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James VanOsdol Show – March 14, 2012

This week: Max Collins, singer and bass guitarist from Eve 6, joins James on the show to talk about why the band broke up, why they got back together, and what the future holds for them... [...]

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James VanOsdol Show – March 7, 2012

This week, James is joined by two guests. First up, it's author Will Murray, the man behind the current literary adventures of legendary pulp hero Doc Savage. James and Will talk about Doc, as well as Murray's lasting contribution to Marvel Comics: Squirrel Girl. Yes, Squirrel Girl. Next, former Q101 disc jockey Christine "Electra" Pawlak calls in to catch up about the state [...]

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James VanOsdol Show – February 29, 2012

This week, Josh Caterer, frontman for long-running Chicago band Smoking Popes, joins James on the phone. For homework, Josh had to prepare a "Top 5" list to share, and you'll be shocked by what he chose. In addition to topics around the Top 5 list, James and Josh also talk about Iggy Pop, Morrissey, aging, the academic credibility of Columbia College and...Steve Dahl. [...]

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James VanOsdol Show – February 15, 2012

Butch Walker is one of the hardest-working guys in entertainment. He's a successful solo artist, producer, author, and subject of a new documentary. He's also a humble, congenial, funny guy to talk with. On the latest episode of the James VanOsdol show on the Steve Dahl Network, I talked with Butch about his latest album (The Spade), the pervasive influence of Dexy's Midnigh [...]

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James VanOsdol Show – February 8, 2012

This week on the show, James catches up with Mike Tyranski, guitarist and programmer for the Chicago-based rock/metal band Janus. James talks to Mike about the band's forthcoming album, what it was like coming up in the Chicago music scene, and why the bands you grew up with will always matter most. [...]

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James VanOsdol Show – February 1, 2012

This week, James talks with actor Paul Adelstein ("Coop" from ABC's "Private Practice"). In addition to acting, Adelstein fronts a band called Doris that got its start in Chicago back in the 1990s. James and Paul talk about the new Doris album, then walk through Paul's acting career, from "The Grifters" through "Private Practice." [...]

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