Keeping Score In Chicago Episode 15: Beer, Steroids, Surfin' and Rock 'N' Roll
The guys interview former rock radio DJ James VanOsdol about his fight to publish a book on Chicago's rock scene in the '90s and why you should donate to the cause.
The guys interview former rock radio DJ James VanOsdol about his fight to publish a book on Chicago's rock scene in the '90s and why you should donate to the cause.
Mark Konkol and Todd Fooks | Posted 06.16.2009 | Chicago
The guys get the inside scoop on the Chicago Sports Webio scandal from Mike North, who tells all about his allegedly crooked business partner and his future as a FBI cooperating witness.
Mark Konkol and Todd Fooks | Posted 06.09.2009 | Chicago
Downtown Ald. Brendan Reilly talks about targeting the Bucket Boys with a new noise ordinance, what's next for the Chicago Children's Museum and why he will not support Todd Stroger for re-election.
Mark Konkol and Todd Fooks | Posted 06.03.2009 | Chicago
Fook and Konkol strike back with an interview with Chicago's own radio terrorist, Mancow Muller, who discusses his controversial waterboarding and take on the parking meters from hell.
Mark Konkol and Todd Fooks | Posted 02.03.2009 | Chicago
If not for bacon this might be Chicago's worst scoring week ever. Our ex-governor officially became a talk show queen, our hometown NBA hero was struck by tragedy and a kid cop made Mayor Daley blow his top.
Mark Konkol and Todd Fooks | Posted 01.20.2009 | Chicago
What if our new Mr. President channeled Slick Rick during his inaugural address? You wondered that, too? Well, you better listen.
Mark Konkol and Todd Fooks | Posted 01.06.2009 | Chicago
The guys talk with Ray Wu, the Chicago guy who came up with a special app that turns your iPhone into a personal massager, and "What Would Jay (Marriotti) Say?" makes its triumphant return.
Mark Konkol and Todd Fooks | Posted 12.23.2008 | Chicago
Fook and Konkol got stood up by Bolingbrook stud muffin Drew Peterson, but they talk about his, er, undying quest for wife No. 5 anyway and find out how much guys get paid for doing the worst winter job in Chicago.
Mark Konkol and Todd Fooks | Posted 12.16.2008 | Chicago
The guys interview former Channel 5 reporter Amy Jacobson, who talks for the first time about having dinner with Rod Blagojevich and how she caught her husband cheating.
Mark Konkol and Todd Fooks | Posted 12.11.2008 | Chicago
This week we're talking about the great Goose Island Sit-in at Republic Windows and Doors, Brian Urlacher's baby momma drama and selling Chicago's parking meters (thanks a ton, Mayor Daley).
Mark Konkol and Todd Fooks | Posted 11.11.2008 | Chicago
Barack Obama declared victory in Grant Park amid celebration and the wafting scent of an herb now available for medicinal purposes in Michigan and Fook caught the celebration on tape. Hear it on this edition of Keeping Score In Chicago.
Mark Konkol and Todd Fooks | Posted 11.04.2008 | Chicago
Want to know what it might be like to hang out with Barack Obama backstage at the Ba-Rock Show on election night?
Mark Konkol and Todd Fooks | Posted 10.28.2008 | Chicago
Everything on this week's episode will freak you out: From the Jon Burge Torture Timeline, to the Jennifer Hudson saga.
Mark Konkol and Todd Fooks | Posted 10.22.2008 | Chicago
On this week's episode, hear Chicago band Fluid Minds tear up their new hit "Hey Joe (The Plumber)."
Posted 10.14.2008 | Chicago
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Mark Konkol and Todd Fooks | Posted 06.23.2009 | Chicago