Jurassic Pot: Clayton English’s very 420 recap of Jurassic Park

May 14, 2020 | Kevin

 

Comedy Central continues it’s unique movie recap web series ‘Dope Movies’ which features comedian Clayton English taking in bong rips and laying down movie riffs on the game-changing ‘Jurrassic Park’. This movie was a mandatory must-see flick for any 90’s kid, but now those kids are bigger kids who have embraced higher learning to see it all in a new light.

The animation on English’s riffs are on point, the impression of Samuel L. Jackson, and the thought provoking notion that back in the 1990’s people could hack into computers too quickly. Also a discovery about the premise of the movie you can only reach in this altered state of mind.

Run the Jewels collaborate with RATM and Queens of the Stone Age

May 14, 2020 | Kevin

Run the Jewels have never been bound by the limitations of grey lines separating genres of music, which has allowed their alternative take on hip hop to take on new collaborative challenges heading into their anticipated ‘RTJ4’ album. due out June 5. This collection of songs is confirmed from AltPress to feature Rage Against the Machine’s Zach De Le Rocha, Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme, and pop mastermind Pharrell Williams.

Killer Mike and EL-P rocked the Aragon with QOTSA for 101WKQX’s Nights We Stole Christmas in 2017. It was incredible to say the least, and it sold out super fast. Objectively, you would think this bumping aggressive rap duo would not draw an aligned vibe with the chugging rock grooves fo Homme and company, but it all fit together like a glove. You can relive it here with stage photos and more. 

Zack de la Rocha has joined RTJ on their track “Close Your Eyes (And Count To Fuck)” and just appeared in their video for “Oooh LA LA.” RTJ was scheduled to tour with RATM and come to Chicago but that has been postponed to July 2021.

The Killers dedicate song on Fallon to front line workers

May 14, 2020 | Kevin

The Killers are still a band we can lean on with emotive anthems we need in these tough days, and you may have heard a new one from them called ‘Caution’. Ronnie Venucci and Brandon Flowers appeared last night on the at-home edition of ‘the Tonight Show’ where with the help of a drum machine, a piano, and an acoustic guitar they played the song dedicated to the frontline workers in hospitals, grocery stores, and those helping us get through the pandemic.

The new album ‘Imploding of the Mirage’ drops on streaming platform on May 29th.

101WKQX’s Jon Manley talked with Brandon Flowers for our quarantine sessions last month, where he shared insight on their new album, the lasting impact of their music, and what a life in music might feel like moving forward through the pandemic.

THE KILLERS are live with Jon Manley right now! Got a question? Let’s hear it!

Posted by 101 WKQX on Monday, April 6, 2020

Hamilton is getting it’s very own movie this summer

May 14, 2020 | jnettlebeck

If you had a chance to see the musical in theaters then you’ll be excited to hear that Hamilton will be coming to Disney + this summer

It was announced by Lin-Manuel Miranda via twitter that the Hamilton movie would be dropping on Disney + on July 3, just in time for Independence day!

Who knows when Broadway will open again anyways, now you can enjoy the famous musical from the comfort of your very own couch!

Car chase DOESN’T end after truck is flipped by police

May 14, 2020 | jnettlebeck

Police in Oklahoma were led on a wild car chase where ultimately they decided to spin their perp out in his truck.

Things don’t always go to plan though, and they actually flipped the truck all the way upside down onto its roof.

But did that stop the perp from continuing the chase?

The judge will have to take years off this guy’s sentence for style points right??

Dennis Rodman describes what a night with Kim Jong Un is like

May 14, 2020 | jnettlebeck

Everyone knows about the weird relationship between former NBA superstar Dennis Rodman and the leader of North Korea Kim Jong Un.

But now we know exactly what it is like to hang out with the dictator for a night.

Apparently  it involves  lot of vodka, some “hotties” and kareokee!

“Next thing I know, we are having dinner and we are drunk as sh-t, he starts singing karaoke and I have no clue what the f–k he’s talking about.” Rodman was quoted saying on Mike Tyson’s podcast ‘Hot Boxin Podcast’.

This is all just so strange, never in a million years would you think an NBA star and a dictator could have such a beautiful friendship.

 

Chicago Insults in quarantine: Wiener Circle now provides “curbside abuse”

May 13, 2020 | Kevin

We are quite separated from the simple pleasures with quarantine life in full throttle, and one specific good time in Lincoln Park that is usually had on late nights in the Wiener Circle (2622 N Clark St, Chicago, IL) where the hard working staff delightfully insult the customers to their face. Yes, it’s a Chicago tradition of dirty words that can’t be repeated in front of your grandmother, but add the flavor when you are getting a delicious char-broiled hot dog at 2am. So it made our Polish sausage-devouring faces smile this week when we read that the very humorous Wiener Circle introduced curbside service an “extra side of curbside abuse” for no additional fee according to Time Out Chicago.

If you don’t know what’s going on, watch these comedy reports at this very real hot dog stand from Conan and Jimmy Kimmel Live. Just be warned this language is not-safe-for-work but everyone is working from home so go for it.

 

Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1+2 is being remastered!!

May 13, 2020 | jnettlebeck

Everyones favorite video game is coming back with brand new graphics and the original soundtrack!

Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 is being remastered and rereleased onto the Xbox One, the PS4, and PC on September 4 2020.

Nothing is changing, just a little update to the way it looks so it meets today’s video game standards, and it is going to be awesome!

The game will feature 4k graphics, the original sound tracks and locations, and Online multiplayer so you can skate with friends!

This is going to be amazing!

This Tik Tok cooking hack will change your life

May 13, 2020 | jnettlebeck

A lot of people are staring at Tik Toks all day now that they are stuck inside.

But it might not be 100% a waste of time, you might actually learn something useful!

For instance did you know you can take that gross tendon out of a chicken breast super easily??

@raising_kraziesBest cooking hack ever! ##cookinghacks ##tiktokmoms ##itsdinnertime ##cookingontiktok ##lifehack ##momsoftiktok ##whatsfordinner ##waitforit ##fyp♬ original sound – raising_krazies

Thousands of people have viewed this video and have actually started posting their own videos of them trying the cooking hack out themselves.

It actually works!  Looks like there’s something actually useful on this app after all!

These new Jordan laughing memes are hilarious

May 13, 2020 | jnettlebeck

There is a new meme where people are taking a clip from ‘The Last Dance’ of Michael Jordan laughing at something on a tablet and editing in another video to get some priceless reactions.

Like this one of Lebron James calling himself the greatest player of all time.

Keep these coming internet, they make life worth living during quarantine!

Brian, Ali and Justin: Save Our Stages Radiothon!

May 13, 2020 | ZSpang

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Update: May 22, 2020, 4pm

THANK YOU for sticking with us during our 34-hour Radiothon! We are exhausted, proud and in love with this city and our music venues!

Your donations, calls, posts and stories were amazing!

Together, we raised over $34,000 for the Chicago Independent Venue League and its venues!

YOU CAN STILL DONATE HERE!

#SaveOurStages

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We need to SAVE OUR CHICAGO INDEPENDENT VENUES! #SaveOurStages

34 Chicago venues have banned together to form CIVL, Chicago Independent Venue League, and they need our help during the COVID-19 Crisis Shutdown.

Brian, Ali and Justin are LIVE now for their 34-hour Radiothon (thru 4pm Friday). Please consider donating to support the 34 venues that make up Chicago Independent Venue League (CIVL). They need our help during the COVID-19 Shutdown. These venues have played a crucial role in forming our music-loving city and now it’s time to show them some love!
Call us with your best concert memories at these venues! (312)-772-5866 (leave a message!)
And share your Facebook, Insta & Twitter with #SaveOurStages

Also, check out the first look of the new brew Goose Island Beer Co. is releasing… CIVL Pale Ale!

 

It’ll be exclusively available for pick up from their taproom in a few weeks, and proceeds benefit the Chicago Independent Venue League!

We’ll be sure to share the day, time and second it’s available for order/pick up!

 

CIVL MEMBERS:

Avondale Music Hall
Beat Kitchen
Cafe Mustache
Chicago Chop Shop
Coles
Concord Music Hall
Dorian’s
Empty Bottle
G-Man Tavern
Harold Washington Cultural Center
The Hideout
Hungry Brain
Lincoln Hall
Martyrs
Metro
Park West
Patio Theater 
The Promontory
PRYSM
Radius
Reggies
The Riviera Theatre
Rosa’s Lounge
Schubas
The Silver Room
Sleeping Village
SmartBar
Spybar Chicago
Subterranean
Thalia Hall
Tonic Room
Uncommon Ground
The Vic
The Whistler

‘Hamilton’ movie skipping theaters for Disney+

May 12, 2020 | Kevin

The smash-hit hip-hop musical ‘Hamilton’ which raked in millions at live theaters, is skipping it’s anticipated release in movie theaters for a summer release on the popular streaming service. Disney+. The anticipated movie adaption which will feature notable historical figures from the formative years of the U.S.A will drop on the fitting date of July 3rd.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, who created and starred in the musical joined Disney mega-boss Bob Iger to announced the news today on ‘Good Morning America’ which has been met with some very positive reactions to fans of musical theater online.

This means the movie will come out over a year before it’s originally scheduled release of October 15. 2021. It’s another sign of Hollywood studios trying to redirect their resources in these COVID-19 times as thousands of cinemas around shuttered around the world.

Miranda sold the transition of the musical to film as giving viewers “the best seat in the house” and that it features the original cast from  performances on stage in June of 2016.

 

Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo covers Nirvana on piano

May 12, 2020 | Kevin

 

The music world is seeing many covers popping up online and this one is quite the treat: Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo covered Nirvana’s moody classic “Heart Shaped Box”. Using his swooning tone Rivers covered the song during a recent live stream with just piano. It’s quite the rendition to say the least.

Weezer appeared on ‘the Simpsons’ this past Sunday where they premiered a new song Blue Dream’ off their delayed upcoming album ‘Van Weezer’. You may heard the song ‘End of the Game’ from that album on 101WKQX.. See what the band looked like on the Simpsons here. ‘

MLB announces that baseball is coming back in 2020!!

May 12, 2020 | jnettlebeck

It looks like we are going to have a baseball season after all.

MLB team owners have met and discussed a possible season start in early July.

Is this for real!?!?!?! Will we actually get some baseball???

I sure hope so, I would watch pro bowling at this point!!

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