How Chicago comedy prepared Jordan Klepper for Comedy Central

(chicagoreader.com)

Thanks in large part to Jordan Klepper, from 2005 to 2007 Chicago comedy connoisseurs had their Saturday-night plans locked down. They’d go to a party or check out an art show, then hurry over to the iO Theater, then located in Wrigleyville, just in time for the midnight performance of The Late Night Late Show. The weekly talk show featured local improv luminaries in character, guests such as Hoop Dreams director Steve James, and a lot of unabashed absurdity in the service of meticulously crafted conceits, such as an evening in which the show was hijacked by Russians.

Its host was the magnetic, deadpan, unflappable Klepper, whose new Monday­-through-Thursday program The Opposition With Jordan Klepper debuts on Comedy Central on September 25. Occupying the time slot following The Daily Show, on which Klepper was a correspondent for the past three years (MORE HERE)

 

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This previously unreleased STP demo was scrapped after Brandon Lee was killed

Earlier this year, Stone Temple Pilots announced a massive reissue box set for their debut album Core.

In addition to a remastered album, it comes with lots of goodies including unreleased demos and live recordings, One of those unreleased tracks is “Only Dying,” a demo originally intended to be on the 1994 soundtrack for The Crow but was scratched after Brandon Lee (son of Bruce Lee) was killed on the movie set.

I love this song but could do without the creepy clown music around the 3:40 mark…

And I wonder if the reissue will have lyrics as to what Scott is whispering around the 3:48 mark…

The Core reissue is due out September 29.

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OBJECTified: Hulk Hogan unveils the highs and lows that make up his life.

OBJECTified reveals how Hulk Hogan overcame the low point of his life when he put a gun in his own mouth. SUNDAY on @FoxNews, 8p ET / 5p PT

He’s a legend. An icon. At one time he could do know wrong. He was beloved. Then a sex scandal + audio tapes surfaced of him using racial slurs and most of us were like, NOPE!! Hulk Hogan was close to ending his life, but decided not to. He believes he can be a better person. Honestly I don’t know if his heart has changed but this show looks interesting enough to check out.

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How to Customize Your iPhone or iPad’s Control Center

(from howtogeek.com)

Starting with iOS 11, you can now customize the Control Center you see when you swipe up from the bottom of your iPhone or iPad’s screen. You can remove shortcuts you never use, add new shortcuts, and rearrange the shortcuts to make the Control Center your own. (MORE HERE)

Still trying to find out how to have my work email and gmail use different notification sounds like they did before I updated. 🙁 Anyone else have this issue?

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Brian & Lou 09.22.17

What Ya Missed, Ask Alexa, Dr. Mark Hammergren, Lou Cried Watching Frozen. Eat Travel Rock and TV Show Poems

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Eat Travel Rock 09.22.17

Summer is officially over! Collective Boo Hoo 🙁 But there is still lots of fun to be had… and wine and beer and cocktails to drink! Here are Kelly Rizzo’s  favorite picks right now as well as a cool contest!

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Dr. Mark Hammergren

Is the world ending tomorrow? We spoke with an astronomer from Adler Planetarium to find out!

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WKQX OMD Text Contest

WKQX’s “OMD Text” Contest
Official Rules

A complete copy of these rules can be obtained at the offices of radio station WKQX (“Station”), owned and operated by Cumulus Media Holdings Inc. or one of its subsidiary companies, 455 N. Cityfront Plaza Chicago, IL 60611, during normal business hours Monday through Friday or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address.

The Station will conduct the WKQX “OMD Text” Contest (the “Contest”) substantially as described in these rules, and by participating, each participant agrees as follows:

  1. No purchase is necessary to enter or win. A purchase will not increase your chance of winning.   Void where prohibited.  All federal, state, and local regulations apply.

Eligibility.  This Contest is open only to legal U.S. residents, excluding Florida and New York residents, age eighteen (18) years or older at the time of entry with a valid Social Security number and who reside in the Station’s Designated Market Area (“DMA”) as defined by Nielsen Audio, who have not won a prize from the Station in the last 30 days or a prize valued at $500 or more in the last 60 days, and whose immediate family members or household members have not won a prize from the Station in the last 30 days or a prize valued at $500 or more in the last 60 days.   Void where prohibited by law.  Employees of Cumulus Media Holdings Inc., its parent company, affiliates, related entities and subsidiaries, promotional sponsors, prize providers, advertising agencies, other radio stations serving the Station’s DMA, and the immediate family members and household members of all such employees are not eligible to participate. The term “immediate family members” includes spouses, parents and step-parents, siblings and step-siblings, and children and stepchildren.  The term “household members” refers to people who share the same residence at least three (3) months out of the year. The Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Participation constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules and Station’s decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Contest. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.

  1. Contest Period. The Contest will begin at 10:58 am CT on Friday, September 22, 2017 and will run through 12:00am CT on Monday, March 12, 2018 (the “Contest Period”).  The Station’s computer is the official time keeping device for this Contest.
  2. How to Enter. To enter:
  • Text: Send a text message with the keyword OMD to 312-101 during the Sweepstakes Period.  All entries must be received by 11:59 pm CT on Sunday, March 11, 2018 to be eligible for the Grand Prize drawing.  Standard text messaging rates, as established by an individual’s wireless carrier, may apply, and Station assumes no responsibility for any fees or charges incurred for and associated with any text message sent to or from Station.  Any and all fees arising out of the transmission of a text message shall be the sole responsibility of the entrant.  Limit one (1) entry per person per phone number. Multiple participants are not permitted to share the same telephone number. Any attempt by any participant to submit more than one (1) entry by using multiple/different telephone phone numbers, identities, or any other methods will void that participant from further participation in the Sweepstakes.
  • Online: Send an e-mail with the title OMD Contest during the Contest Period, to [email protected] containing your Legal Name, Phone Number, Date of Birth, and Address in the body of the e-mail.  All entries must be received by 11:59 pm CT on Sunday, March 11, 2018 to be eligible for the Grand Prize drawing.  Limit one (1) entry per person per email address.  Multiple participants are not permitted to share the same email address. Any attempt by any participant to submit more than one (1) entry per day by using multiple/different email addresses, identities, registrations and logins, or any other methods will void that entry and the participant may be disqualified.  Use of any automated system to participate is prohibited and will result in disqualification. Station is not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, invalid, unintelligible, inappropriate or misdirected registrations, all of which will be disqualified.  In the event of a dispute as to any registration, the authorized account holder of the email address used to register will be deemed to be the participant. The “authorized account holder” is the natural person assigned the telephone number by the wireless carrier or an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted address.  Potential winner may be required to show proof of being the authorized account holder. All entries become the sole and exclusive property of Station and will not be returned.  Station reserves the right to contact entrants and all other individuals whose email address is submitted as part of this promotion.  No mail-in entries will be accepted.
  1. Winner Selection. On or about 10:00 am CT on Monday, March 12, 2018, Station will select four (4) entries for the Grand Prize in a random drawing from among all valid entries received by Station during the Contest Period. The winning entrant will be contacted using the email address and/or telephone number provided with the entry and may be awarded the prize (subject to verification of eligibility and compliance with the terms of these rules). Station’s decisions as to the administration and operation of the Contest and the selection of the potential winner are final and binding in all matters related to the Contest. Failure to respond to the initial verification contact will result in disqualification.
  2. Verification of Potential Winner. THE ELIGIBILITY OF ALL POTENTIAL CONTEST WINNERS IS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION BY STATION WHOSE DECISIONS ARE FINAL AND BINDING IN ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE CONTEST. The potential winner must continue to comply with all terms and conditions of these Official Rules, and winning is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements. The potential winner may be notified by email and/or telephone call after the date of random drawing and/or winner determination. The potential winner will be required to sign and return to Station, within three (3) days of the date notice is sent, an affidavit of eligibility and a liability/publicity release (except where prohibited) in order to claim his/her prize, if applicable.  A winner who returns the affidavit of eligibility and liability/publicity release will be deemed to have accepted the contest prize and thereafter will not be permitted to rescind their acceptance of the prize and/or return the prize. If a potential winner cannot be contacted, fails to sign and return the affidavit of eligibility and/or the liability/publicity release within the required time period (if applicable), or if the prize or prize notification is returned as undeliverable, potential winner forfeits prize. In the event that the potential winner of a prize is disqualified for any reason, Station may award the applicable prize to an alternate winner by random drawing from among all remaining eligible entries.    
  3. Grand Prize. Four (4) Grand Prizes will be awarded in this Contest.  The Grand Prize is 2 tickets to OMD on Friday, March 16th at The Vic. ARV [Seventy Dollars] ($70.00).  Winner is responsible for all taxes associated with prize receipt and/or use.  Odds of winning the Grand Prize depend on a number of factors including the number of eligible entries received during the Contest Period and listeners participating at any given time.

There is no substitution, transfer, or cash equivalent for prizes, except that the Station may, at its sole discretion and to the extent permitted by law, substitute prizes of comparable value or cash.  The prizes are expressly limited to the item(s) listed above and do not include taxes, gratuities or any other expenses.  Any tickets and/or gift certificates/cards awarded as part of a prize will be subject to the terms and conditions set forth by the issuer and are valid only on the date(s) printed on the tickets or gift certificates/cards.  Other restrictions may apply.

  1. Entry Conditions and Release. By entering, each participant agrees to: (a) comply with and be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Station, which are binding and final in all matters relating to this Contest; (b) release and hold harmless Station, Cumulus Media Inc., and its subsidiaries, related and affiliated companies, participating sponsors, the prize suppliers and any other organizations responsible for sponsoring, fulfilling, administering, advertising or promoting the Contest, and each of their respective past and present officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from and against any and all claims, expenses, and liability, including but not limited to negligence and damages of any kind to persons and property, including but not limited to invasion of privacy (under appropriation, intrusion, public disclosure of private facts, false light in the public eye or other legal theory), defamation, slander, libel, violation of right of publicity, infringement of trademark, copyright or other intellectual property rights, property damage, or death or personal injury arising out of or relating to a participant’s entry, creation of an entry or submission of an entry, participation in the Contest, acceptance or use or misuse of prize (including any travel or activity related thereto) and/or the broadcast, exploitation or use of entry; and (c) indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all claims, expenses, and liabilities (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to an entrant’s participation in the Contest and/or entrant’s acceptance, use, non-use or misuse of the prize.
  2. Except where prohibited, participation in the Contest constitutes winner’s consent to use by the Station and its agent of winner’s name, likeness, photograph, voice, opinions and/or biographical information (including hometown and state) for promotional purposes in any media, worldwide, without further payment or consideration, unless otherwise prohibited by law.
  3. All State, Local, Federal and/or other taxes, duties, tariffs, title fees, licensing fees, or other fees for prizes awarded become the sole responsibility of the winner.  All those who win a prize or prizes valued $600 or more in any given year will be issued an IRS Form 1099 to report their winnings.
  4. General Conditions. Station reserves the right to cancel, suspend and/or modify the Contest, or any part of it, if any fraud, technical failures or any other factor beyond Station’s reasonable control impairs the integrity or proper functioning of the Contest, as determined by Station in its sole discretion. Station reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Contest or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or acting in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to deliberately undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, Station reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Station’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.
  5. Limitations of Liability. The Released Parties are not responsible for: (1) any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by Station, entrants, printing errors or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest; (2) technical failures of any kind, including but not limited to malfunctions, interruptions, or disconnections in phone lines or network hardware or software; (3) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Contest; (4) technical or human error which may occur in the administration of the Contest or the processing of entries; or (5) any injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrant’s participation in the Contest or receipt or use, non-use or misuse of any prize. No more than the stated number of prizes will be awarded. In event that a production, technical, programming or other error causes more than stated number of prizes as set forth in these Official Rules to be claimed, Station reserves the right to award only the stated number of prizes by a random drawing among all legitimate, unawarded, eligible prize claims.
  6. Entrant agrees that: (i) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Contest, or any prizes awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; (ii) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Contest, or any prizes awarded, shall be resolved exclusively by the United States District Court or the appropriate state court located in the Station’s listening area; (iii) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Contest, but in no event attorneys’ fees; and (iv) under no circumstances will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim punitive, incidental and consequential damages and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of entrant and Station in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the state in which the Station is located, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the state in which the Station is located or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the state in which the Station is located.
  7. Entrant’s Personal Information. Information collected from entrants is subject to Station’s Privacy Policy, which is available on the Station’s website under the “Privacy Policy” link. All entry blanks, forms, devices, and materials gathered during the course of entry, as well as all information contained therein, shall become the sole property of Station to be used, disposed of or destroyed in its sole discretion. Station is not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information entered by website users, and assumes no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to Station’s website.
  8. Contest Results. A winners list may be obtained within thirty (30) days after the Contest Period expires by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Station identified below.

CONTEST SPONSOR: Cumulus Media Holdings Inc., WKQX, 455 N. Cityfront Plaza Chicago, IL 60611.

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William Patrick Corgan releasing a new short film ‘Pillbox’

William Patrick Corgan announced a new silent film set entitled ‘Pillbox’ today which portrays a hero’s tragic journey, which is set to music from his upcoming solo album ‘Ogilala’. Corgran directed the film with Linda Strawberry and both will be appearing at a special screening on Chicago’s north side at the famous Music Box Theater on October 11th.

The trailer posted on Corgan’s twitter shows off an aesthetic that reminds me of the early 20th century art influences we saw in the Smashing Pumpkin;s videos and album visuals for ‘ Mellon Collie and Infinite Saddness’. Anyone else get that vibe?

Last month, Corgan issued a new single off the Rick Rubin-produced album, ‘Aeronaut’ which is a the piano ballad alludes to a traveler losing himself in the path he is on. ‘Ogilala’ is due out October 13th.

The ‘Family Matters’ House Is Going To Be Demolished

(from chicagoist)

A little bit of our pop-cultural childhood is about to get knocked into rubble.

The address 1516 W. Wrightwood Avenue alone probably won’t mean anything to you, but the house that stands there might, especially if you were raised on ABC’s TGIF lineup in the early 1990s. That was the house that served as the Winslow’s home in the opening credits of Family Matters—and we’re sorry to say it’s slated to be demolished. (MORE HERE)

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Jack White’s Third Man Rolling Record Stores stopping in Chicago

Jack White’s Third Man Records with locations in Nashville and Detroit is known for producing physical music releases for hardcore fanatics, but that vinyl party comes to Whicker Park this weekend with a mobile version that is a must-see. Look for the big yellow mobile unit of fun located outside Reckless Records on Milwaukee Avenue this Sunday, September 24 from 2 to 6:30pm. Their approach to music is a throwback but it has this great sense of whimsy and appreciation for music has a tangible form of art that you can experience in a memorable way. Expect some special rare finds and yellow-tinged wonders to behold during this special event.

It’s another reminder on the return of the physical record. Jack White has been ahead of the curve, opening his own production facility, Third Man Pressing to manufacture new vinyl records. Here White discusses the process in his new record pressing plant with VICE.

 

 

Judah & The Lion Perform “Suit and Jacket”…IN A SUIT AND JACKET!!

Judah & The Lion specifically sing about NOT ‘trading their youth for no suit and jacket’ only to appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live performing the song wearing JUST THAT!! (watch below)

Before they began their web of fibbery on national television Judah & The Lion made magic in ourLounge (watch below)

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Blink-182 and more set for Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington tribute concert

Linkin Park announced last week a ‘one-night only’ tribute show for their late singer Chester Bennington that will be presented at the Hollywood Bowl in California on October 27th. Tickets for the show go on sale tomorrow at 10am CST and you can get details on that here. 

According to theprp.com, the following singers and friends of LP will be on the show in some way.

Jonathan Davis (Korn)
Oliver Sykes (Bring Me The Horizon)
Daron Malakian (System Of A Down)
Shavo Odadjian (System Of A Down)
John Dolmayan (System Of A Down)
Blink-182
Machine Gun Kelly
Ryan Key (ex-Yellowcard)
Kiiara

It’s touching to see so many fans and fellow musicians join LP to pay tribute to a brilliant artist and celebrate his life with his family. Chester lost his life to suicide in July. If you or anyone you know is dealing with suicidal thoughts, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

Several bands involved have confirmed their participation in the special show on social media.

 

‘The Dadbag’ is an ironic fanny pack for ‘Dad Bod’ lovers

The trendy phrase ‘Dad Bod’ has been  embraced recently as an slightly endearing term for soft-in-the-core men, but too-hip-to-be-unhealthy idealist Albert Pukies. This is meant for men who want the trendy ponch without all the negative health issues that come with it. Based on the teaser pics for the prototype on dadbag.com, it looks like a great place to hide beer near your belly instead sporting a ‘beer belly’. Techincally the DadBag is not for sale just yet, but Pukies is looking for investors to make them.

“I made the dadbag because I’m desperate to have dad bod but I’m also very concerned about the health risks associated with it. The solution is quite simple, a bumbag with a proper dad belly printed on it. Now I can put on a dad bod whenever I feel like it and even store my valuables in it.” says Pukies.

For more debatable weirdness, listen to today’s Brian & Lou

Brian & Lou 09.21.17

What Ya Missed – Lawrence O’Donnells Breakdown – Sneaking Into Weddings – Football Picks – Clown punishment – Would you rather – fake Halloween outrage

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Foo Fighters Carpool Karaoke

Foo Fighters ‘Carpool Karaoke’ is here and it’s 13 minutes of total epicness!! It starts out with some air-drumming to “All My Life,” carries on with even more vigorous air-drumming during “Best Of You,”then slows down with some slightly less vigorous air-drumming for “Learn to Fly.”

They also talk about how the Foo Fighters formed, a chat about Dave’s leg break show, and then they dropped into a music store for a quick drum session with Grohl and Hawkins.

 

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An MSNBC Host Lost His Mind Over a Malfunctioning Earpiece

MSNBC host LAWRENCE O’DONNELL flipped out on his staff during a taping of his show “The Last Word” a few weeks ago, and some behind-the-scenes footage hit the web yesterday.  It’s hilarious.

There was something messed up with O’Donnell’s earpiece, and on top of that, there was also some loud HAMMERING happening somewhere just outside the studio.

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