http://www.wbez.org en-us A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Where journalists, comedians and storytellers discuss current events, pop culture and American manners, hosted by Christopher Piatt and Ali Weiss Klingler. Where journalists, comedians and storytellers discuss current events, pop culture and American manners, hosted by Christopher Piatt and Ali Weiss Klingler. The Paper Machete is a weekly “live magazine,” a spoken-word show addressing politics and culture, performed in the back room of a tavern on Chicago’s north side. Past performers have included Sarah Haskins (Infomania's "Target Women"), Paul Brittain (new SNL cast member), Michael Phillips (At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper), Michael Patrick Thornton (ABC's The Practice) and Nathan Rabin (The Onion AV Club). no literary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writingSociety & Culture/Personal Journalspodcasts@wbez.orgChicago Public MediaChicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing 'Machete' co-founder Ali Weiss Klingler tackles the contraceptive debate with humor, playing the character of Penny Pillsbury, an "expectant libertarian." As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. 'Machete' co-founder Ali Weiss Klingler tackles the contraceptive debate with humor, playing the character of Penny Pillsbury, an "expectant libertarian." As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. clean http://www.wbez.org/node/96717 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:00:00 -0600 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing Aevalotis says that whether you think sport reflects everything good about America, or everything bad about America, Jeremy Lin proves you right. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. Aevalotis says that whether you think sport reflects everything good about America, or everything bad about America, Jeremy Lin proves you right. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. yes http://www.wbez.org/node/96702 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:15:00 -0600 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing The Second City performer says perhaps you should think twice about what you're looking for in a long-term relationship -- and how you're looking for it. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. The Second City performer says perhaps you should think twice about what you're looking for in a long-term relationship -- and how you're looking for it. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. clean http://www.wbez.org/node/96652 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:09:00 -0600 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing  The acclaimed Chicago playwright has some carefully chosen words about society's use of inappropriate language. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE.  The acclaimed Chicago playwright has some carefully chosen words about society's use of inappropriate language. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. clean http://www.wbez.org/node/96442 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:59:00 -0600 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing Comedian Cayne Collier takes a look at a new investigation by the Better Government Association that reveals that the city is losing money handing out back vacation pay to employees. And as usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. Comedian Cayne Collier takes a look at a new investigation by the Better Government Association that reveals that the city is losing money handing out back vacation pay to employees. And as usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. clean http://www.wbez.org/node/96402 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:00:00 -0600 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing According to Census data, Chicago is the most racially segregated city in the country. Dr. Coya Paz takes a look at a few a few surprising cities south of us to see what we should aspire to. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. According to Census data, Chicago is the most racially segregated city in the country. Dr. Coya Paz takes a look at a few a few surprising cities south of us to see what we should aspire to. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. clean http://www.wbez.org/node/96271 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:40:00 -0600 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing  Son of Eddie Van Halen, Wolfgang Von Halen (played by comedian Connor O'Malley) gives us a preview of the band's new record, and answers that age-old question: how did the son of a legend join a legendary band? As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE.  Son of Eddie Van Halen, Wolfgang Von Halen (played by comedian Connor O'Malley) gives us a preview of the band's new record, and answers that age-old question: how did the son of a legend join a legendary band? As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. yes http://www.wbez.org/node/96245 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:49:00 -0600 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing Comedian Peter Kremidas might find the details behind the recent crackdown on Chicago brothel madam Kimberly Miniea a little hilarious -- but he also says that we don't have a good enough reason to break up her family, no matter how unusal it might seem. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. Comedian Peter Kremidas might find the details behind the recent crackdown on Chicago brothel madam Kimberly Miniea a little hilarious -- but he also says that we don't have a good enough reason to break up her family, no matter how unusal it might seem. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. clean http://www.wbez.org/node/96205 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:06:00 -0600 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing "There's something odd afoot, when a movie that is entirely about seismic shifts in gender politics somehow gains the reputation of being entirely apolitical," 'Timeout' writer Christopher Shea says of 'The Iron Lady'. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. "There's something odd afoot, when a movie that is entirely about seismic shifts in gender politics somehow gains the reputation of being entirely apolitical," 'Timeout' writer Christopher Shea says of 'The Iron Lady'. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. clean http://www.wbez.org/node/96034 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:00:00 -0600 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing Etta James died last week after losing her battle with leukemia, but Downbeat Magazinecontributor James Porter remembers a 1985 Chicago Blues Festival performance when she was still rocking. He's joined by Bethany Thomas singing an a cappella version of "At Last." As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. Etta James died last week after losing her battle with leukemia, but Downbeat Magazinecontributor James Porter remembers a 1985 Chicago Blues Festival performance when she was still rocking. He's joined by Bethany Thomas singing an a cappella version of "At Last." As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. clean http://www.wbez.org/node/96027 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:00:00 -0600 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing The world was rocked last week when Heidi Klum and Seal announced they were separating after seven years together. But comedian Julia Weiss (playing Us Weekly correspondant Old Irish lady) argues that there's more than meets the eye for this celebrity couple -- mainly, that Seal is actually a "selkie", a Scottish mythical creature. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. The world was rocked last week when Heidi Klum and Seal announced they were separating after seven years together. But comedian Julia Weiss (playing Us Weekly correspondant Old Irish lady) argues that there's more than meets the eye for this celebrity couple -- mainly, that Seal is actually a "selkie", a Scottish mythical creature. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. clean http://www.wbez.org/node/96004 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:54:00 -0600 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing Chicago improviser and  teacher Mike Enriquez, who coached current Saturday Night Live performers Vanessa Bayer and Paul Brittain, died last week after losing his battle with cancer. Writer and performer Ryan Patrick Dolan talks about how he was the kind of guy who, in Christopher Piatt's words, "if he asked for a donut, you went out and bought a deep fat fryer." As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. Chicago improviser and  teacher Mike Enriquez, who coached current Saturday Night Live performers Vanessa Bayer and Paul Brittain, died last week after losing his battle with cancer. Writer and performer Ryan Patrick Dolan talks about how he was the kind of guy who, in Christopher Piatt's words, "if he asked for a donut, you went out and bought a deep fat fryer." As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. yes http://www.wbez.org/node/95819 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:00:00 -0600 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing Writer Samantha Irby takes a unique look at the move to implement gender neutral housing at Yale (with her trademarked salty language), which (to her at least) is less about gender and more about sex. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE.  Writer Samantha Irby takes a unique look at the move to implement gender neutral housing at Yale (with her trademarked salty language), which (to her at least) is less about gender and more about sex. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE.  yes http://www.wbez.org/node/95706 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:37:00 -0600 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing Gaper's Block writer Dyan Flores takes issue with the New York Times' look into vegetarianism in the Midwest; "Meatless in the Midwest: A Tale of Survival" was written and published last week by heir to the throne A.G. Sulzberger. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE.  Gaper's Block writer Dyan Flores takes issue with the New York Times' look into vegetarianism in the Midwest; "Meatless in the Midwest: A Tale of Survival" was written and published last week by heir to the throne A.G. Sulzberger. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE.  clean http://www.wbez.org/node/95685 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:06:00 -0600 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing Writer/performer/comedian Dennis O'Toole takes on the religion beat, and explains how on earth he can be a practicing, progressive Catholic in 2012. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. Writer/performer/comedian Dennis O'Toole takes on the religion beat, and explains how on earth he can be a practicing, progressive Catholic in 2012. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. clean http://www.wbez.org/node/95655 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:30:00 -0600 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing The New York-based sketch group Team Submarine take it back to their youth, playing games like 'Guess which one of us is Jewish?' and 'Truth or Dump'. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. The New York-based sketch group Team Submarine take it back to their youth, playing games like 'Guess which one of us is Jewish?' and 'Truth or Dump'. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. clean http://www.wbez.org/node/95549 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:50:00 -0600 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing Performer Lisa Buscani explains why the War in Iraq isn't really over, through a story from the perspective of veteran Benjamin Colton Barnes. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. Performer Lisa Buscani explains why the War in Iraq isn't really over, through a story from the perspective of veteran Benjamin Colton Barnes. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. yes http://www.wbez.org/node/95533 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:42:00 -0600 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing Writer and comedian Emerson Dameron talks about Los Angeles, a city he calls "profound in its superficiality." As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. Writer and comedian Emerson Dameron talks about Los Angeles, a city he calls "profound in its superficiality." As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. clean http://www.wbez.org/node/95490 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:30:00 -0600 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing  Samantha Irby and Ian Belknap come down on opposite sides of the 'Is James Franco legitimate?' argument. If you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE.  Samantha Irby and Ian Belknap come down on opposite sides of the 'Is James Franco legitimate?' argument. If you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. yes http://www.wbez.org/node/95134 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:13:00 -0600 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing  'The A.V. Club editor gives us his take on this year in Chicago politics during the last show of 2011. He makes it clear it's a bit of a mixed bag. If you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE.  'The A.V. Club editor gives us his take on this year in Chicago politics during the last show of 2011. He makes it clear it's a bit of a mixed bag. If you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. yes http://www.wbez.org/node/95080 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:42:00 -0600 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing Hillary Clinton's success as secretary of state has prompted some to wonder if we wouldn't just be better off with her as president. Comedians Steve Waltien and Kate James (aka everyone's favorite Drunk Cubs Fan) take a stroll through time, and visit with famous historical women like Abigail Adams, Marie Curie and Susan B. Anthony to explore what they think. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. Hillary Clinton's success as secretary of state has prompted some to wonder if we wouldn't just be better off with her as president. Comedians Steve Waltien and Kate James (aka everyone's favorite Drunk Cubs Fan) take a stroll through time, and visit with famous historical women like Abigail Adams, Marie Curie and Susan B. Anthony to explore what they think. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. clean http://www.wbez.org/node/94972 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:27:00 -0600 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing Writer Maggie Andersen talks about the "fierce love" between the Daley's that prompted the former Mayor to do some crazy things to better the city in her name. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. Writer Maggie Andersen talks about the "fierce love" between the Daley's that prompted the former Mayor to do some crazy things to better the city in her name. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. clean http://www.wbez.org/node/94761 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:04:00 -0600 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing Recently, texting in the theater and  not being considered the rudest person on earth became a distinct possibility. Nicky Margolis explains, with her thoughts on how this new theater etiquette precedent might make us all teenagers. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. Recently, texting in the theater and  not being considered the rudest person on earth became a distinct possibility. Nicky Margolis explains, with her thoughts on how this new theater etiquette precedent might make us all teenagers. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. clean http://www.wbez.org/node/94722 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:12:00 -0600 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing  'The Muppets' has a 98 percent fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Christopher Piatt explains how he's the one percent (with a margin for error) that hated it. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE.  'The Muppets' has a 98 percent fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Christopher Piatt explains how he's the one percent (with a margin for error) that hated it. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. yes http://www.wbez.org/node/94680 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:19:00 -0600 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing Nancy Piatt, mother of Machete host Christopher, talks about how very far far away from anything the Piatt's home in Victoria, Kansas is, but how that might not be such a bad thing. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. Nancy Piatt, mother of Machete host Christopher, talks about how very far far away from anything the Piatt's home in Victoria, Kansas is, but how that might not be such a bad thing. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. clean http://www.wbez.org/node/94545 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:04:00 -0600 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing  Bob Piatt, father of Machete host Christopher, makes it a family thing and gives us a senior citizen's perspective on how technology has changed over his lifetime. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE.  Bob Piatt, father of Machete host Christopher, makes it a family thing and gives us a senior citizen's perspective on how technology has changed over his lifetime. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. clean http://www.wbez.org/node/94543 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:03:00 -0600 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing  Micah Philbrook becomes 1920's robber baron Chester Q. Goodsbee, a character of his own creation, who talks about his take on the Occupy movement. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE.  Micah Philbrook becomes 1920's robber baron Chester Q. Goodsbee, a character of his own creation, who talks about his take on the Occupy movement. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. clean http://www.wbez.org/node/94454 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:09:00 -0600 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing Scott Smith of Chicago Magazine talks about his lack of surprise, and growing frustration, with Former First Daughter Chelsea Clinton's appointment as a new correspondent for NBC. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. Scott Smith of Chicago Magazine talks about his lack of surprise, and growing frustration, with Former First Daughter Chelsea Clinton's appointment as a new correspondent for NBC. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. yes http://www.wbez.org/node/94338 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:00:00 -0600 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing  Matthew Loren Cohen describes the Pilgrims' first dinner with the Native Americans in what will probably become the only popular Thanksgiving song out there. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE.   Matthew Loren Cohen describes the Pilgrims' first dinner with the Native Americans in what will probably become the only popular Thanksgiving song out there. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE.  yes http://www.wbez.org/node/94340 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:00:00 -0600 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing Shannon Cason is a real live Macy's employee (he sells women's shoes). So he's more than equipped to give you his thoughts on Black Friday's move to Thursday. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. Shannon Cason is a real live Macy's employee (he sells women's shoes). So he's more than equipped to give you his thoughts on Black Friday's move to Thursday. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. yes http://www.wbez.org/node/94320 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:28:00 -0600 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing The gays were all over the news this week. Brendan Dowling and Tim Stiffen agree with Brett Radner when he said that "rehearsal is for faggots." Coya Paz explains how clinics in Equador that try to convert homosexuals are the exception, not the rule. But Bill Ayers talks about peace, student loans and the Occupy movement. With music from Pinto and the Bean. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. The gays were all over the news this week. Brendan Dowling and Tim Stiffen agree with Brett Radner when he said that "rehearsal is for faggots." Coya Paz explains how clinics in Equador that try to convert homosexuals are the exception, not the rule. But Bill Ayers talks about peace, student loans and the Occupy movement. With music from Pinto and the Bean. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. yes http://www.wbez.org/node/94100 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:22:00 -0600 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing Before Daylight Savings ended, there was a whole lotta trouble. Samantha Irby paints Herman Cain as the lady killer he is. Cayne Collier becomes a gastroenterologist who educates us on fecal transplants (a real thing!). And Chad the Bird wonders whether those wearing Guy Fawkes masks really know what they mean. With music from Diego Sol and the Metronomes. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. Before Daylight Savings ended, there was a whole lotta trouble. Samantha Irby paints Herman Cain as the lady killer he is. Cayne Collier becomes a gastroenterologist who educates us on fecal transplants (a real thing!). And Chad the Bird wonders whether those wearing Guy Fawkes masks really know what they mean. With music from Diego Sol and the Metronomes. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. yes http://www.wbez.org/node/93894 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:36:00 -0600 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing For this Very Special Halloween Episode, we have a Very Special Guest Host, Josh Zagoren. Adam Guerino claims Halloween is the new gay holiday. Aemilia Scott manages to occupy the ridiculousness that is the media coverage of Occupy Wall Street. Finally, we have music from Fatbook, which Christopher is very sad he missed. Halloween is still in the air, because the candy corn hasn't run out. And as usual, if you can hear this, this magazine is LIVE. For this Very Special Halloween Episode, we have a Very Special Guest Host, Josh Zagoren. Adam Guerino claims Halloween is the new gay holiday. Aemilia Scott manages to occupy the ridiculousness that is the media coverage of Occupy Wall Street. Finally, we have music from Fatbook, which Christopher is very sad he missed. Halloween is still in the air, because the candy corn hasn't run out. And as usual, if you can hear this, this magazine is LIVE. yes http://www.wbez.org/node/93684 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:47:00 -0500 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing  There's no theme this week, but no riff raff either. Tim Baltz is on all things baseball and all things Schaumburg, laying down the relationship between the Schaumburg Flyers and the Schaumburg Boomers. Lacy Campbell tells us about the three-for-the-price-of-one women granted this year's Nobel Prize. Marisa Wegrzyn and Emily Schwartz perform an original horror radio play. And there's music from Josh and the Empty Pockets. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE.   There's no theme this week, but no riff raff either. Tim Baltz is on all things baseball and all things Schaumburg, laying down the relationship between the Schaumburg Flyers and the Schaumburg Boomers. Lacy Campbell tells us about the three-for-the-price-of-one women granted this year's Nobel Prize. Marisa Wegrzyn and Emily Schwartz perform an original horror radio play. And there's music from Josh and the Empty Pockets. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE.  clean http://www.wbez.org/node/93504 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:42:00 -0500 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing It's the Chicago Reader's 40th birthday, and Michael Miner joins us because he's been there for it all. Hans Holsen becomes METRA PR man Harvey Pilke, who explains recent fare hikes. Whit Nelson explains science, specifically, neutrinos. Thea Lux performs as Nadine Valentine. And Dastardly comes in with music. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE.  It's the Chicago Reader's 40th birthday, and Michael Miner joins us because he's been there for it all. Hans Holsen becomes METRA PR man Harvey Pilke, who explains recent fare hikes. Whit Nelson explains science, specifically, neutrinos. Thea Lux performs as Nadine Valentine. And Dastardly comes in with music. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE.  clean http://www.wbez.org/node/93285 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:43:00 -0500 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing This was just a big, big news week, so Chad the Bird recaps it for you. Matt Klingler plays Terrence McCarthy, who talks about the cancellation of The Playboy Club. James Porter weighs in on the Hank Williams Jr. Hitler controversy. Katie Rich gives election advice to single ladies. With music from Jessica Joy and Chance Bone. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. This was just a big, big news week, so Chad the Bird recaps it for you. Matt Klingler plays Terrence McCarthy, who talks about the cancellation of The Playboy Club. James Porter weighs in on the Hank Williams Jr. Hitler controversy. Katie Rich gives election advice to single ladies. With music from Jessica Joy and Chance Bone. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. yes http://www.wbez.org/node/93085 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:05:00 -0500 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing The show starts off with Alisa 'Plucky' Rosenthal singing 'Corns For My Country.' Katie Watson becomes the avant-garde Cassidy Nabisco, who feels theater can save the world from war. Andrea Lenaburg is our expert expat from North Dakota, and she goes deep into the state's natural resources. And Josh Zagoren aka Chad the Bird, talks about the Jewish high holidays. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. The show starts off with Alisa 'Plucky' Rosenthal singing 'Corns For My Country.' Katie Watson becomes the avant-garde Cassidy Nabisco, who feels theater can save the world from war. Andrea Lenaburg is our expert expat from North Dakota, and she goes deep into the state's natural resources. And Josh Zagoren aka Chad the Bird, talks about the Jewish high holidays. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. clean http://www.wbez.org/node/92855 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:50:00 -0500 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing This week you'll get way more music than you ever dreamed of, with Justin Hayford doing cabaret, and Bobby Conn rocking and rolling. In spoken words, Brett Neveu delivers news from the art world, and Katie Rich rails on Whitney Cumming's new show appropriately titled 'Whitney.' As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. This week you'll get way more music than you ever dreamed of, with Justin Hayford doing cabaret, and Bobby Conn rocking and rolling. In spoken words, Brett Neveu delivers news from the art world, and Katie Rich rails on Whitney Cumming's new show appropriately titled 'Whitney.' As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. yes http://www.wbez.org/node/92536 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:17:00 -0500 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing This week, we're going to to get schooled. Schooled in how to behave. Dan Sinker teaches you how to handle your sportsfan child who exists in art nerd family. Mel Evans talks about how to announce that you're pregnant, Beyonce-style. And Brian Babylon discusses the let-down that is the mass text from President Barack Obama. And Blane Fonda gives us something to dance to with "Bear Lee Lee Gull." As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. This week, we're going to to get schooled. Schooled in how to behave. Dan Sinker teaches you how to handle your sportsfan child who exists in art nerd family. Mel Evans talks about how to announce that you're pregnant, Beyonce-style. And Brian Babylon discusses the let-down that is the mass text from President Barack Obama. And Blane Fonda gives us something to dance to with "Bear Lee Lee Gull." As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. yes http://www.wbez.org/node/92238 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:17:00 -0500 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing Christopher and Ali talk way too much about cats, so skip the beginning of this week's issue if you're not so inclined. First up, Benno Nelson discusses how art hasn't changed as much as you'd think it might have since 9/11. Megan Stielstra celebrates the launch of Tavi Gevinson's Rookie Magazine by diving back to the 90s, to its predecessor Sassy. Sad Brad Smith brings our sad weather report. And there's a word from our sponser O'Reilly's artisan wafers, courtesy of Doug Hurley. Music from Chris Damiano on your way out. And as usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE.   Christopher and Ali talk way too much about cats, so skip the beginning of this week's issue if you're not so inclined. First up, Benno Nelson discusses how art hasn't changed as much as you'd think it might have since 9/11. Megan Stielstra celebrates the launch of Tavi Gevinson's Rookie Magazine by diving back to the 90s, to its predecessor Sassy. Sad Brad Smith brings our sad weather report. And there's a word from our sponser O'Reilly's artisan wafers, courtesy of Doug Hurley. Music from Chris Damiano on your way out. And as usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE.   clean http://www.wbez.org/node/91976 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:01:00 -0500 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing When it rains outside the Horseshoe, it rains inside the Horseshoe. But that didn't put a damper on things! We have Julia Sweeney ragging on strollers at the acquarium. Stephanie McCanles comments on reality television and the Emmy season. Bond Benton reports on pro-wrestling. Michael Patrick Thornton with Ed Flynn, a famous LA Storm Trooper, talks politics. Paper Thick Walls wails along with the storm. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. When it rains outside the Horseshoe, it rains inside the Horseshoe. But that didn't put a damper on things! We have Julia Sweeney ragging on strollers at the acquarium. Stephanie McCanles comments on reality television and the Emmy season. Bond Benton reports on pro-wrestling. Michael Patrick Thornton with Ed Flynn, a famous LA Storm Trooper, talks politics. Paper Thick Walls wails along with the storm. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. yes http://www.wbez.org/node/91683 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:09:00 -0500 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing We have a new theme song this week -- it's "Pick up the Pieces" by Fitz & the Tantrums. Kim Belware spoke about Syl Johnson, whose song "Different Strokes" wasn't cleared to be sampled on Kanye West and Jay Z's new album. Kelly Kleiman discusses how some MAJOR Chicago institutions aren't paying property taxes and why on earth they'd do such a thing. Shannon Cason goes to the Southside and fills us in on the Moo and Oink restaurant and food deserts. And Briar Rabbit wraps things up with some tunes. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE.  We have a new theme song this week -- it's "Pick up the Pieces" by Fitz & the Tantrums. Kim Belware spoke about Syl Johnson, whose song "Different Strokes" wasn't cleared to be sampled on Kanye West and Jay Z's new album. Kelly Kleiman discusses how some MAJOR Chicago institutions aren't paying property taxes and why on earth they'd do such a thing. Shannon Cason goes to the Southside and fills us in on the Moo and Oink restaurant and food deserts. And Briar Rabbit wraps things up with some tunes. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE.  clean http://www.wbez.org/node/91306 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:08:00 -0500 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing Christopher Piatt is still in Kansas, a vacation which h is mom told Ali Weiss Klingler has been therapeutic. No, really, Mrs. Piatt talked to Ali. Steve Waltien of iO was at the helm for The Paper Machete. Mary Fons kicks off this week with her piece about Madison Young, the breast-feeding porn star. Dennis O’Toole does some gonzo reporting at the new Lincoln Square Athletic Square. The woman who wrote a book about following Oprah’s living advice for a year, Robyn Okrant, deconstructs an Australian study that watching TV will take years off of your life. Tunes were from musical guest Mal Darcy. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. Christopher Piatt is still in Kansas, a vacation which h is mom told Ali Weiss Klingler has been therapeutic. No, really, Mrs. Piatt talked to Ali. Steve Waltien of iO was at the helm for The Paper Machete. Mary Fons kicks off this week with her piece about Madison Young, the breast-feeding porn star. Dennis O’Toole does some gonzo reporting at the new Lincoln Square Athletic Square. The woman who wrote a book about following Oprah’s living advice for a year, Robyn Okrant, deconstructs an Australian study that watching TV will take years off of your life. Tunes were from musical guest Mal Darcy. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. yes http://www.wbez.org/node/91053 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:52:00 -0500 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing Christopher Piatt phones this one in - literally. He is visiting his folks in Kansas. But the Paper Machete was in good hands with guest host Anderson Lawfer, who is so well equipped to host the show, he had Tom Hickey read his bio. Did you know Lawfer was named best kept and hottest secret, in every magazine? Now you do. In This Week in History, Dan Granata teaches us about the 1812 death of Native American captive William Wells. Because times are tough, Chloe Ditzel offers tips to picking up sugar daddies at the East Bank Club. Dyan Flores talks about the new line of clothing inspired by Mad Men at Banana Republic. Finally, some tunes from Glad Funny, also known as Tiffany Topol, also known as upstairs neighbor of Christopher Piatt. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. Christopher Piatt phones this one in - literally. He is visiting his folks in Kansas. But the Paper Machete was in good hands with guest host Anderson Lawfer, who is so well equipped to host the show, he had Tom Hickey read his bio. Did you know Lawfer was named best kept and hottest secret, in every magazine? Now you do. In This Week in History, Dan Granata teaches us about the 1812 death of Native American captive William Wells. Because times are tough, Chloe Ditzel offers tips to picking up sugar daddies at the East Bank Club. Dyan Flores talks about the new line of clothing inspired by Mad Men at Banana Republic. Finally, some tunes from Glad Funny, also known as Tiffany Topol, also known as upstairs neighbor of Christopher Piatt. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. yes http://www.wbez.org/node/90747 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:45:00 -0500 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing We are going back into the archives, to the beginning of summer 2011 (oh! so long ago!), for this week's The Paper Machete extra. It is the Fourth of July, and Ali and Christopher just do not want to be here right now. But Robbie Fulks does; he talks about cowboy Jack Clement, and he and his wife Donna sing songs about their favorite cowboys. Neo-Futurist Bilal Dardai bemoans Samuel Morse and the creation of the telegraph. Stephanie Shaw tears into Phyllis Schlafly, and Dastardly wraps things up with some more music. As always, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. We are going back into the archives, to the beginning of summer 2011 (oh! so long ago!), for this week's The Paper Machete extra. It is the Fourth of July, and Ali and Christopher just do not want to be here right now. But Robbie Fulks does; he talks about cowboy Jack Clement, and he and his wife Donna sing songs about their favorite cowboys. Neo-Futurist Bilal Dardai bemoans Samuel Morse and the creation of the telegraph. Stephanie Shaw tears into Phyllis Schlafly, and Dastardly wraps things up with some more music. As always, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. clean http://www.wbez.org/node/90608 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:55:00 -0500 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing Learn why Christopher opens the show every week with Anita O'Day singing "And Her Tears Flowed Like Wine." In more topical news, Jack Tamburri explains exactly how Spiderman became biracial. From the archives, Will Nedved takes a bite at Tina Brown's role as Newsweek's Editor-in-Chief, which is especially interesting, given the recent Michele Bachmann cover drama. And Kristen Studard becomes Harlem Michigan, a lesbian indie rocker hosting "a much better alternative to Lollapalooza." Finally, we've got several amazing Neil Young covers by Bethany Thomas, of  Court Theatre's 'Porgy & Bess.' As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. Learn why Christopher opens the show every week with Anita O'Day singing "And Her Tears Flowed Like Wine." In more topical news, Jack Tamburri explains exactly how Spiderman became biracial. From the archives, Will Nedved takes a bite at Tina Brown's role as Newsweek's Editor-in-Chief, which is especially interesting, given the recent Michele Bachmann cover drama. And Kristen Studard becomes Harlem Michigan, a lesbian indie rocker hosting "a much better alternative to Lollapalooza." Finally, we've got several amazing Neil Young covers by Bethany Thomas, of  Court Theatre's 'Porgy & Bess.' As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. yes http://www.wbez.org/node/90352 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:52:00 -0500 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing Things that are free: The Paper Machete. Things that are not free: Netflix. Brooke Breit explains what a "streamer" is and more about the Netflix price hike. John Paul Davis reads a poem about Amy Winehouse. The Paper Machete first-timer Scott Levy talks about Chicago's high gas prices. And on your way out,  listen to the sweet sounds of house musician Jonas Friddle. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. Things that are free: The Paper Machete. Things that are not free: Netflix. Brooke Breit explains what a "streamer" is and more about the Netflix price hike. John Paul Davis reads a poem about Amy Winehouse. The Paper Machete first-timer Scott Levy talks about Chicago's high gas prices. And on your way out,  listen to the sweet sounds of house musician Jonas Friddle. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. clean http://www.wbez.org/node/90066 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:15:00 -0500 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing It was a thousand degrees in Chicago for this week's The Paper Machete episode, so why not celebrate the outdoors? Kris Vire comments on en route, the new Chicago play with more walking than one might normally expect. Julienne Bilker talks about Marilyn Monroe and looking up her skirt in downtown Chicago. Let's take it back, by digging into the archives and hear from Kate James with a sports report about the infamous drunk Cubs fan. And as you're leaving, Good Evening will serenade you. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE.  It was a thousand degrees in Chicago for this week's The Paper Machete episode, so why not celebrate the outdoors? Kris Vire comments on en route, the new Chicago play with more walking than one might normally expect. Julienne Bilker talks about Marilyn Monroe and looking up her skirt in downtown Chicago. Let's take it back, by digging into the archives and hear from Kate James with a sports report about the infamous drunk Cubs fan. And as you're leaving, Good Evening will serenade you. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE.  clean http://www.wbez.org/node/89717 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:31:00 -0500 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing In this week's episode, The Paper Machete celebrates the power of two. Tim Sniffen and Brendan Dowling discuss the realm of the Bachmann's (that would be Marcus and Michele). The History Girls become Annie Sullivan and Helen Keller who talk about teacher pensions. And Coya Paz and Ricky Gamboa take down the campaign to take back Boystown. On your way out, you'll hear Will Phalen with music. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE.  In this week's episode, The Paper Machete celebrates the power of two. Tim Sniffen and Brendan Dowling discuss the realm of the Bachmann's (that would be Marcus and Michele). The History Girls become Annie Sullivan and Helen Keller who talk about teacher pensions. And Coya Paz and Ricky Gamboa take down the campaign to take back Boystown. On your way out, you'll hear Will Phalen with music. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE.  clean http://www.wbez.org/node/89406 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:26:00 -0500 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing In this week's episode, The Paper Machete dives deep for their 'last ever podcast.' Rondi Reed, the Tony-award winning actress of August: Osage County, tells us about labor disputes in the theater world, and hits us with a few old-school Steppenwolf stories. Peter Kremedias of iO and Comedy Sportz talks about Denver and their rash of marijuana dispensaries. And Marcus Gilmer of The A.V. Club discusses his work as an escort...for Planned Parenthood. Finally, we wrap things up with a musical performance by Jessie Fisher and Erik Hellman. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. In this week's episode, The Paper Machete dives deep for their 'last ever podcast.' Rondi Reed, the Tony-award winning actress of August: Osage County, tells us about labor disputes in the theater world, and hits us with a few old-school Steppenwolf stories. Peter Kremedias of iO and Comedy Sportz talks about Denver and their rash of marijuana dispensaries. And Marcus Gilmer of The A.V. Club discusses his work as an escort...for Planned Parenthood. Finally, we wrap things up with a musical performance by Jessie Fisher and Erik Hellman. As usual, if you can hear us, this magazine is LIVE. yes http://www.wbez.org/node/89100 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 18:24:00 -0500 podcasts@wbez.org (Chicago Public Media)A weekly salon in a Chicago saloon. Chicago Public Medialiterary,magazine,theater,performance,music,creative,writing Chicago Public MedianonadultA weekly salon in a Chicago saloon.