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February 2, 2020 | bphillips

Hour 1

  • Green Day – Nice Guys Finish Last
  • Echo And The Bunnymen – People Are Strange
  • Stereo MCs – Step It Up
  • Soundgarden – My Wave
  • The Pixies – Debaser
  • Garbage – Special
  • Soul Asylum – Black Gold
  • Morrissey – Everyday Is Like Sunday
  • U2 – The Fly
  • Fun Lovin’ Criminals – Scooby Snacks
  • Spacehog – In The Meantime
  • The Replacements – I Will Dare
  • Veruca Salt – Volcano Girls

Hour 2

  • Beastie Boys – Hey Ladies
  • Iggy Pop – Lust For Life
  • Tracy Bonham – Mother Mother
  • Beck – The New Pollution
  • The Cult – She Sells Sanctuary
  • G Love And Special Sauce – Cold Beverage
  • Hum – Stars
  • R.E.M. – Stars
  • Third Eye Blind – Graduate
  • The Cardigans – My Favourite Game
  • Screaming Trees – Nearly Lost You
  • The Cure – High
  • No Doubt – Excuse Me Mr.

Chicago: Here’s Nirvana full Metro set from 1989.

February 1, 2020 | Eric

A reminder….there actually was a time that Dave Grohl was NOT in Nirvana.  And I have video proof.  More importantly than that — this is a full 1989 Metro show from Kurt, Krist, and NOT Dave (sorry, Chad Channing)

 

Technically…Metro was called Cabaret Metro at this time.  And as someone noted in the YouTube comments, it was crazy to see a show where it felt like there was 12 people in the audience.  Check out those comments for time-stamped listing of all the songs from this Bleach era concert.  — [eric] 

Remember ’85 Bears: Watch the entire game here & more

February 1, 2020 | Kevin

Someone is pretty smart over on the NFL’s YouTube channel as they posted the entire game from the Chicago Bears dominating performance in Super Bowl XX in 1986. The video above features the original call of the game, it’s cut down from the commercials and no one ever sees to the halftime show with the Up with People singers again. The game is interesting when you watch the first few minutes when you consider how much the Bears wrecked teams that season, but it’s amazing to see how much this team was able to turn it all on when it mattered. They were an amazing team and one of the greatest teams in Chicago sports history. Yeah, this video is going to be a lot more entertaining than anything we will see tonight in Miami.

For the shorter attention spans out there, here are all the highlights with DA COACH and Mike Singletary breaking it down.

While we are here….why not trot out this classic.

 

 

Watch hilarious big game ads before the big game

February 1, 2020 | Kevin

 

A lot of people are not watching the Super (Duper) Bowl for the game, they watch for the halftime show or just the big budget commercials. Here are 18 leaked big game commercials that will air tomorrow culled together by TPS and more. The best ones so far look like an ad for Tide starring Charlie Day, Rick & Morty Pringles spot, and a hilarious bit with Rachel Dratch trying to teach Big Papi how to have a Boston accent.

 

Super Comedy Bowl: Best SNL Big Game Sketches

February 1, 2020 | Kevin

This weekend’s ‘BIG GAME’ (Do we really have to call it that?!) will not feature the Bears but it will prompt every funny and not-funny comment to pop up on your Facebook feed. Let’s save the jokes to the professionals like Saturday Night Live. This week they dropped a 20 minute plus run of their best Super Bowl sketches. Oh, can I type that? It includes “Broadway’s All-Star Super Bowl Halftime Spectacular” and “Celebrity Family Feud: Super Bowl Edition.”  My favorite comes in at the 13 minute mark feature Dana Carvey leading a new wave band who are oddly performing a sports bar while Packer bro fans get really angry about it.

Also let me also suggest for SNL fans, here is Vanessa Bayer in her great run in this sketch series that spoofs the sexist trope of women having to be in the kitchen during the game hustling out pizza rolls, but things always take a twisted turn.

Kyle Mooney is one of the most underrated players on SNL, and here he brings her awkwardness to Times Square to chat up football fan attending the game in 2014.

Guy Fieri the food madman gives his over-the-top approach to football finger food.

NFL great Peyton Manning gets a little too aggressive while volunteering with kids.

There is a bunch of TV sizzle that gets flashed at you during Super Sunday, and this sketch from 2012 roasts the behind-the-scenes no frills nature of broadcasting the game.

Adam Driver

 

Most Excellent! Jimmy Kimmel interviews dispensary dude from Michigan

February 1, 2020 | Kevin

We don’t want to say everyone who smokes pot is your stereotypical dude who says “Man” a lot and always has goofy things to say. Well, Jimmy Kimmel found one guy who gracefully represents that the archetype in this local news report from outside of a Michigan dispensary and he delivered a really funny interview with a very EXCELLENT surprise guest.

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It’s not legal everywhere: Guy lights up joint in court room

January 31, 2020 | Tim Virgin

 

Well, it’s not legal everywhere. Spencer was in court for a simple marijuana charge and he tried to protest the charge, as he lit up a joint when he went to podium in the courthouse. The crowd at the court room reportedly found it pretty funny. News4 Nashville has it all in the video above.

Yes, he has THAT sweatshirt that every guy at Phish concert has to have on. 

Share this with your friend who is on his way to the dispensary. 

 

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You may be getting a piece of Facebook’s $550 million settlement

January 31, 2020 | JVO

Facebook’s on the hook for over half a billion in a privacy case that specifically affects Illinois residents. At issue is the facial tagging feature, which allegedly runs afoul of an Illinois law designed to protect its citizens’ biometric information.

The Tribune reports that nothing’s been announced about how eligibility will be determined… or how we can collect once that’s figured out.

A lawyer representing consumers in the case says 5-6 million Facebook users could be included, going on to say some users stand to make a couple hundred bucks from the settlement.

 

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Brian, Ali, and Justin’s Superbowl Drinking Game

January 31, 2020 | jnettlebeck

Alright, here it is. The perfect Superbowl drinking game.

If you are of legal age of course…

Take a Drink when


-You see Troy Aikman’s bloodshot eyes
 
-When Joe Buck says “get ready for one of the greatest matchups in Super Bowl history!”
 
-Chug continuously while Demi Lovato sings “FREE” in the National Anthem. Chances are it’ll be for 10 seconds
 
-When anyone comments on how hot Jimmy G is
 
-On every blown call by the refs. Use your own judgment. Drink responsibly
 
-When Andy Reid looks at his play sheet like a menu 
 
-When Patrick Mahomes makes a ridiculous scramble
 
-If a commercial has a “big voice” narrator
 
-When they mention Kobe, don’t drink. Pour it out for the legend #RIP
 
-If Richard Sherman gets a pick, stand up and scream at the person you secretly dislike the most at the party “Best corner in the game!!!”. Do this 7 times in their face. Then drink
 
-If J-Lo and Shakira bump and grind on each other
 
-If J-Lo and Shakira kiss shotgun an entire beer
 
-If J-Lo and Shakira show more skin than clothes
 
-*PRO’S ONLY* 1 drink for every shake of the hips by J-Lo and Shakira
 
-When a woman at the party is disgusted by J-Lo and Shakira being too dirty
 
-If someone says “Can we watch the Puppy Bowl?”
 
-This could get dangerous… Every time they show 49ers coach Katie Sowers who is making history as the first female coach in the Super Bowl
… Oh and drink responsibly or whatever too.
(Seriously please be responsible and have fun!)

If you cheat… don’t apologize like this

January 31, 2020 | jnettlebeck

We’ve all left cringey, embarrassing messages on a significant others phone.

But this might be the worst possible reaction to a cringe message.

You know what, this guy deserves it… He cheated!

You’re welcome D-bag.

Ali got to hang out with puppies!!

January 31, 2020 | jnettlebeck
Yesterday I got to hang out with some of the best people and animals in Chicago! PAWS is a non-profit, no-kill, shelter that has saved thousands of cats and dogs since it was started by Paula and Alexis Fasseas. In 2018 alone, their organization helped over 5,000 pups and pussy cats find homes.

 

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Mark, a volunteer of 15 years, gave me the grand tour around Dog Town and Kitty City at their Clybourn Ave. location that was opened in 1997. He himself has adopted four pups from PAWS! The facility is top notch and very comfortable for the animals. At the end, I cuddled with two lab mix puppies, Wonda and Wilmer. That’s Wonda in the photo. She’s my new soulmate.
I can’t thank Sarah, Nicole, and Mark from PAWS enough for letting us spread the good word and… letting me ruff-house with some of the puppies.
The hardest part was not being able to take Wilmer home.  I’ve already got a big rescue dog, Big Reg!
 But if YOU want to know more about becoming a foster or volunteer, click on the website below!
– Ali

Stream new Gorillaz track ‘Momentary Bliss’

January 30, 2020 | Tim Virgin

Gorillaz are dropping new music in a unique way as only they can. The animated collective lead by Blur’s Damon Albarn with animator Jamie Ewlett and many special guests today began a new web series built around brand new songs called ‘Song Project’. The first episode features the new track ‘Momentary Bliss’ featuring slowthai & Slaves. The new episodes will be dropped “in direct opposition to the usual traditional recording/single/album release cycle.” so basically follow their YouTube for more.

The track the head-bobbing beats you have come to expect and unique inclusion of the band’s ‘virtual animated’ members.

It’s worth how much!?!

January 30, 2020 | jnettlebeck

Some people think the show Antiques Roadshow is boring.

Well, does this look boring to you!!

I’d hit the ground too if I found how much scratch I could make off a measly watch.

This is the way things always go on Antiques Roadshow right? It’s always this fun…

 

Stream the new track from Nathaniel Rateliff ‘What A Drag’

January 29, 2020 | Tim Virgin

The soulful swooning tones of Natahaniel Rateliff is prepping his upcoming solo album, And It’s Still Alright. The single, dubbed “What a Drag” dropped on YouTube this week with a stunning black and white video and lyrics about being alone. In the clip, Rateliff has a particularly memorable interaction with a mannequin.

101WKQX has been fortunate to feature Rateliff and his band, the Nightsweats on several shows in Chicago including a rousing headlining set on the Nights We Stole Christmas a few years ago. Rateliff and the Nightsweats also blessed the Lounge with this amazing private performance we recorded in 2018.

Private Performance With Nathaniel Rateliff And The Night Sweats!

Private Performance With Nathaniel Rateliff And The Night Sweats! All thanks to Capital One!

Posted by 101 WKQX on Wednesday, May 30, 2018

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