2016 Archives

Harrison Ford and Steven Spielberg Return for Indiana Jones 5 in Summer 2019

March 15, 2016 | Marconi🍕

Spielberg will direct, Ford will star, Frank Marshall and Kathleen Kennedy will produce.

Queued Up #167

March 15, 2016 | Web Team

Not going to SXSW this week? Don’t worry, we have the cliff-notes on awesome new artists. Grab some barbecue, fire up this playlist and pretend you’re in Austin.

3.13.16 – Alt_Backspace

March 15, 2016 | Web Team

You lost an hour due to daylight savings, so here’s the closest you can get to a time machine: old school alternative from the likes of New Order, Sinead O’Conner, Depeche Mode & more.

“Sausage Party” – Official Red Band Trailer

March 15, 2016 | Lou

The first trailer for Seth Rogen’s “Sausage Party” is out. Heads up, just because it’s animated doesn’t mean it’s clean. This is super NOT SAFE FOR WORK… And probably some people. -Lou

Please Speak Directly into the Mushroom

March 15, 2016 | Lou

No idea what is being said, but who cares? How often does someone mistake a gigantic mushroom for a microphone?

Drake’s Big Mouth Cant’ Save The Raptors

March 15, 2016 | Lou

Despite his chirping, which cost the Bulls a 5 second penalty, Drake’s Raptors fall to the Bulls for the 9th time in a row in Toronto.

The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man Reacts to the New “Ghostbusters” Trailer

March 14, 2016 | Marconi🍕

I really wish these reboots were limited to just the trailer, or a Fallon sketch then we could take a vote, and if enough of us agree that we’d go see it then and only then could they make the full movie.

VOTING STUFF!

March 14, 2016 | <3 Lauren

Tomorrow is the Illinois primary and you haven’t registered to vote yet… actually that isn’t a problem! Through Election Day, you can register and vote at the same time! In Chicago, every polling place can register voters on primary day, but you must go to the designated polling place for your address, which can be…

New Weezer video!

March 14, 2016 | <3 Lauren

The video for California Kids features Rivers Cuomo digging up Rivers Cuomo, Daniel back at it again with no white Vans (Damn) and a cannoli money shot. Enjoy!

Will Smith’s Kids Will Blow Your Mind. In a Bad Way.

March 11, 2016 | Lou

Will Smith’s kids write their own novels and music because other people’s work is just not up to their standards. The New York Post has a breakdown of a Time magazine article HERE. -Lou

First Look at Spider-Man… Again.

March 11, 2016 | Lou

Toby Maguire, Andrew Garfield and now Tom Holland is pulling up his tights as Spider-Man. Third time’s the charm, right? We get our first look at the new, new, new Spidey in the latest trailer for Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War.” It’s out May, 6th. Don’t worry. They have stand-alone Spider-Man movies planned too, so…

NOT READY FOR BROADCAST EPISODE 2!!

March 11, 2016 | Marconi🍕

Brian Phillips from Brian and Lou is the co-host this week. He gives Marconi the gift of a new theme song, Talks about the origin of Alt_Backspace, News about the Redline Phone Jammer, B-Side music from U2 and much more…

The Wiener’s Circle welcomes Donald Trump with 3-inch hot dog deal

March 10, 2016 | Marconi🍕

The Trump Art of the Meal menu includes three items, Kelly said: the Trump footlong ($2.69), which comes fully dressed Chicago-style; the Trump Package ($8.30), including two mini-dogs with fries and a drink; and the Super PAC ($12.56) with four mini-dogs, fries and a drink.

Johnny Depp On Walking Dead, Smart Rats, & Astronauts Growing In Space

March 10, 2016 | Marconi🍕

Kevin digs into stories about Johnny Depp in the Walking Dead, NASA’s Scott Kelly growing larger in space, and scary smart rats?!

Pawn Star Busted

March 10, 2016 | Lou

Chumlee from “Pawn Stars” was arrested on weapon and drug charges when cops raided his Vegas home. NBC has more on the story HERE. No word on what History plans to do with the show. Gonna be hard to find something else to run on the channel 20 hours a day.

Chicago cats you should follow on Instagram immediately

March 9, 2016 | Marconi🍕

So many Chicago cats on Instagram. So little time.

New CTA Rail Cars Are Coming!! Still No Pizza Bar

March 9, 2016 | Marconi🍕

Prototypes of the new cars are to be ready in 2019, with all the cars in the system by 2020, according to Steele. The new cars will replace 2600 Series cars produced between 1981 and 1987.

The World’s Most Interesting Man retires

March 9, 2016 | <3 Lauren

After 9 years of going everywhere and doing everything, Dos Equis is letting The Most Interesting Man retire. MORE HERE I will miss his musk. Stay thirsty, my friends.

A Ditka-less “Sunday NFL Countdown”

March 9, 2016 | Lou

Looks like “Da Coach” is off ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown. They needed to make room for the brilliance that Matt Hasselbeck is going to bring. Because no one can tell us what it’s like to not win a Super Bowl like Matt Hasselbeck. Keyshawn Johnson is also off the show. He’ll be replaced by Charles…

“Holy Smokes!” College Ref Ejects Announcer

March 9, 2016 | Lou

I had no idea refs could eject the radio announcer, but it happend to Matt Menzl. He was temporarily ejected from a game for gesturing. DeadSpin has the whole story and audio HERE Brian & Lou