You can call a number & apply to join the X-Men!

May 29, 2016 | Kevin

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So this weekend sees the release of the mutant-powered blockbuster ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ which takes place in the 1980’s and sees Professor Xavier lead a group of his students of ‘School For Gifted Youngsters’ against the mega-evil monster Apocalypse. Since the school pushes a bit of ’80s nostaglia 20th Century Fox posted a faux commercial for this school a few weeks including a 1-800 number just like the ones used to sell anything back in the day. Now it’s gets better when over 75,000 voice mails poured into the number, Fox put together a highlight video. The results are quite fun and hilarious for comic book geeks and just the novice fans of the ‘X-Men’ movies. Deadpool makes an appearance where asks for Jean Grey’s number. Check out both videos posted below. @kevkellam

 

Jimmy Fallon, Maya Rudoplh, & Martin Short in a silly Chicago PD spoof

May 28, 2016 | Kevin

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On last night’s ‘Tonight Show’ host Jimmy Fallon with comedy legend Martin Short and SNL alum Maya Rudoplh  shared a fake flashback to an 80’s Chicago-based cop drama ‘The Windy City Blue’ that never really existed but was pretty funny none the less. These are the type of sketches Fallons pulls off the best, the tongue deep in the cheek and showing how much fun he is having with fellow TV pals.

As someone who grew up in a Chicago Police family, I am pretty sure officers don’t get grow their hair that long or deal with that much silly string on a daily basis.

‘Marty & Maya’ a new variety comedy show with Short & Rudoplh will debut on Tuesday 9pm with special guests Tom Hanks, Larry David, Miley Cyrus, and Fallon returning for the fun. If this video is any type of teaser, this show will be a hoot. – @Kevkellam

Not enough comedy for you? Our very own Russel looks at the best all time performers on Saturday Night Live

Enjoy laughing with us? Check out our behind-the-scenes podcast Not Ready for Broadcast 

 

Next level love achieved! Guy proposes to GF with Super Mario Bros

May 27, 2016 | Kevin

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If you don’t get moved by this video showing a very clever gamer proposing to his soon-to-be wife with his own custom created level of the Nintendo classic ‘Super Mario Bros’ , well you are just a koopa troopa. Yeah, I said that!

Leave it to a timeless classic like ‘Mario Bros’ to be a part of this proposal, you could not do this with ‘Call of Duty’ right? if you could, i don’t want to see it. Congratulations to Youtuber Retro Shanerator and his lovely bride-to-be! -@kevkellam

THE FUTRE OF 101WKQX?? (PODCAST)

May 27, 2016 | Marconi🍕

On the season finale with 101WKQX Program Director Troy Hanson. Topics include: PIQNIQ, THE FUTURE OF THE STATION, +  #AskThePD questions you tagged us in.

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Chicago Farmer’s Markets!!

May 27, 2016 | <3 Lauren

Excuse me while I hippy-out on you… but I LOVE farmer’s markets!  A farmer’s market is like my superbowl.  I love shopping for local produce and meeting the men and women who grew it.

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When I first moved to Chicago I had some harrowing experiences trying to find farmer’s markets but Tanveer Ali with DNAinfo.com put together an amazing resource with all the markets listed AND you can find them by location using the map!  Can you tell I’m excited?!?!  Now let’s get out there and stock up on some kale!!

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Full list HERE  See you out there!! <3 @laurenoneil

Alex Turner Calls In

May 27, 2016 | <3 Lauren

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📷: Ken Grand-Pierre, QRO

The enigmatic frontman for Arctic Monkeys and The Last Shadow Puppets calls in from Dublin to chat about how after 8 years TLSP were kickstarted by a single harmony, the new album Everything You’ve Come To Expect, the key to style, what music brings out of him, Lollapalooza and his romantic feelings about Chicago.  Enjoy!  <3 @laurenoneil

The infamous James Corden shirt comment:

And Miracle Aligner on The Late Late Show:

TV Shows Canceled in 2016: Did your favorite get the ax?

May 26, 2016 | Kevin

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The TV graveyard is getting some new corpses this time of year as word trickles out about what shows are getting cut or just ending their run of new episodes.

This year saw some major shows end their run like the Melissa McCarthy sitcom ‘Mike & Molly’ on CBS, while some other shows simply could not develop solid ratings to support another season despite having die hard fans like the Marvel based series ‘Agent Carter’ on ABC. Entertainment Weekly has a look at several noteworthy  recent cancellations on the TV landscape here. 

What’s Been Canceled by Major Networks and other cable channels

ABC

Of Kings and Prophets

Nashville:

Agent Carter:

Castle:

Muppets:

CBS

Angel From Hell

Mike and Molly

The Good Wife

Person of Interest

CSI: Cyber

Rush Hour

Limitless

NBC

Telenovela

Game of Silence

Crowded

Heartbeat

Undateable
HBO

Girls:(Not yet ‘cancelled’ but the sixth season will be the shows last)

Togetherness

TNT

Rizzoli & Isles

A&E

Unforgettable

USA
Royal Pains

Showtime

Episodes

House of Lies

A&E

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Here is a fitting look at quality shows that were cancelled too soon from WatchMojo

Cancellation has not the ultimate end for your favorite cult shows as some have been able to live on in reruns, renewed on new platforms like Netflix and other channels. The biggest example of this might be Family Guy was cancelled but renewed by FOX years later after big sales on DVD and revived exposure as a rerun on Adult Swim. The edgy cartoon lead by the mind of Seth MacFarlane  became a pillar for the FOX network, and allowed other MacFarlane shows like ‘American Dad’ and ‘the Cleveland Show’ to get the green light. So don’t worry maybe your favorite canned show will come back online somewhere. What show that got let go too soon are you going to miss the most? Let us know on Facebook.com/101wkqx or @101wkqx on Twitter.@kevkellam 

Speaking of series finales, here is the Season 1 closer of our behind-the-scenes podcast Not Ready for Broadcast with our program director Troy Hanson revealing what is the future of 101WKQX and what goes into running our radio machine. Give it a listen and share it!

 

The Flip Heard Round The World

May 26, 2016 | <3 Lauren

My high school talent was skipping school and (usually) not getting caught.
Mike Senatore, a senior at Ardrey Kell High School in Charlotte, N.C., just won every high school talent show ever.
Well done, sir. Video by Scottie Finanger.

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The List To Rule Them All (So Far)!

May 25, 2016 | Russell

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Just in case you were wondering, there have been 336 Alt Rock songs to go #1 on the Alt Rock chart since 1988. There have been some great bands that have been #1 like AWOLNATION, Green Day, The Black Keys, Incubus, Foo Fighters, and more. But then there has been some not so great bands that today we would question how they even got to be #1. Don’t worry, I will spare your eyes from seeing those names in this post.

Our friends over at Consequence Of Sound did what none of us have time to do, make a list of all 336 #1 Alt Rock songs and rank them from worst to best! I’m not going to lie, seeing some of the songs that have made it to #1 really make me question our human existence. Then again, seeing some of the songs on the list that I forgot were great made it all better, at least a little bit! You can see the mega list HERE!

After looking at the list (if you have that much free time), do you agree with their top 10 songs? If you don’t, what would be your top 10?

CHICAGOING – FERRIS FEST

May 25, 2016 | Marconi🍕

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I don’t usually post videos from my personal channel here but like you I love this city and this was a fun vlog to make. As you may know it’s the 30th anniversary of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. To celebrate Kevin and I visited the replica bedroom at the Virgin Hotel. Then we meandered around Wicker Park too. – @marconibologna

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Chewbacca Mom laughs it up with James Corden

May 25, 2016 | Kevin

The Chewbacca Mask Lady or Chewbacca Mom (Candace Payne)  made internet waves recently viral video of her  busting a gut over purchasing a sound-making Chewbacca mask from a store and filming her genuine reaction. The video which drew 140 million views in 3 days online lead to her getting a very fun appearance on ‘Late Late Show with James Corden’ on CBS.

This interview gives you the feels, as this bright lady just enjoys all the recognition this silly video. When you truly like something laugh, geek out over the things you really like right? This lady geeks out in the greatest way possible. If you love Star Wars as much as Chewbacca Mom, check out these slight spoilers for the next movie.  –@kevkellam 

Movies in the Park is back this summer

May 24, 2016 | Kevin

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One of the best parts of a Chicago summer is enjoying some outdoorsy time in one of our many parks but also summer is the season of big movies too? Both this seasonal pastimes are paired together with the annual Nights Out at the Parks program presented by the Chicago Park District throughout the city with many great movie screenings for free. This week the City of Chicago posted the full itinerary of dozens of different movies to see as well theater, dance, and art programs presented for free as well in city parks this summer.

Get the blanket and snacks for screenings of action thrillers like  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014), Star Wars, Jurassic World, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and more. The schedule also includes classics like Grease, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Goonies, and more. If you have kids, there will be family friendly films shown as well with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!, Minions, and the Good Dinosaur.

 

 Get the full listing of what to see and do at specific parks closest to you here. 

While we’re on the topic of Chicago movies and fresh off this past weekend’s Ferris Fest celebrating arguably the ultimate movie to star the Second City, check out this neat retrospective that shows you what all the locations from the movie look like now.

@kevkellam

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