Studio 312 with Jimmy Carrane from WBEZ

Studio 312 Bites Into Rick Bayless' Street Food at Xoco

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0600

Dishing out Mexican cuisine may be Rick Bayless’ favorite thing to do. But for the next two Fridays, he’ll participate in The Madam Barker Holiday Variety Show, a production of 500 Clown theater troupe. To taste-test his theatrical skills,...

Studio 312: Will Clinger Takes to the Stage in One Man Show

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0600

Former Wild Chicago host, and current Netflix spokesman Will Clinger joins Jimmy Carrane down in Studio 312. Clinger, a longtime comedic actor, talks about his career, and his Dr. Harlon’s Keys to Better Living.

Studio 312: Artistry of the Barfly with Actor George Wendt

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0600

Actor George Wendt is the latest victim caught in the glare of Jimmy Carrane's interviewing headlights. Wendt’s gone from a place where everyone knew his name on the TV sitcom Cheers, to a place where he doesn’t want anyone to know he’s been: Studio 312.

Studio 312: The Second City Unscripted - An Oral History of the Legendary Comedy Club

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0600

Studio 312 host Jimmy Carrane speaks with Chicago writer Mike Thomas. Thomas' new book, The Second City Unscripted chronicles the history of the legendary comedy club.

Studio 312: Bill Kurtis 2.0: Rebirthing a Career

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0600

Deep down in the bowels of Studio 312 is probably one of the last places you’d expect to find the legendary Chicago news anchor, renowned pitchman and growing cultural icon Bill Kurtis. But after receiving a supposedly “anonymous tip” on a...

Studio 312: Pushes for the Olympics in Yeast Nation

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0600

Jimmy Carrane talks with Greg Kotis and Mark Hollmann, the duo behind the Broadway hit Urinetown and the current rock opera, Yeast Nation (A Triumph of Life). It’s at American Theatre Company in Chicago.

Studio 312: Kathleen Puls Andrade

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:00:00 -0600

We’re used to hearing Studio 312 host Jimmy Carrane sound a little clueless. But when it comes to the whole making babies thing – especially through alternative means – Carrane’s at a bit of a loss. So Chicago writer and performer Kathleen...

Studio 312: Mr. Skin

podcasts@chicagopublicradio.org — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:00:00 -0600

MrSkin.com celebrates 10 years as a prurient portal to celebrity flesh on film. Mr. Skin joins Jimmy Carrane this week down in Studio 312 to "fast forward to the 'good parts.' "