

Deep Dark Tunnel
Sage Gillespie
Of the underground and emerging local scenes. You’re invited to the Tunnel to hang out with our artists as we listen to and discuss their latest tracks. We are the only college radio station to play Yabujin. Find us on WCRX 88.1 FM Chicago weekly on Thursdays from 7-9 PM!
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Jul 4, 2025 • 29min
Jason Stewart
In this chat, Jason Stewart, one half of the How Long Gone podcast and a talented DJ known for his food descriptions, shares his excitement about his upcoming live pod tour with Chris Black. He discusses the nerves of preparing to throw the first pitch at a baseball game and the significance of fashion in Chicago culture. They also dive into clever summer heat survival tips and reminisce about their podcast journey, featuring a fun story about a cameo in FX’s The Bear. Get ready for laughs and engaging insights!

Jan 23, 2025 • 25min
gum.mp3 and Swami Sound
Woah... anyone else sense a super laid-back and chill demeanor? I sat down with gum and Swami ahead of their performance at Lincoln Hall for TNK Fest. We chat about their recent visit to Japan, outlooks for the new year, new music, performing at the Apple Store, and gatekeeping clothing.

Jan 23, 2025 • 30min
Sami Reiss
Back from the tundra coming out swinging! From the depths of the archives, we bring you a conversation with writer and dark health shaman, Sami Reiss. We talk about celebrating 10 years of his newsletter, Snake, the unveiling of his health newsletter, Snake Super Health, and his book, SHEER DRIFT: The Snake America Newsletters, out on Shining Life.

Aug 27, 2024 • 36min
Lawrence Schlossman
Ayooooooooo New Yooooooorrrkkkk! Today we're one on one with the goat and one half of The Only Podcast That Matters™, Lawrence Schlossman of Throwing Fits. We get to talking about their recent migration to Substack, writing newsletters in a post-blog-era America, critiquing movies on "the Box", and making money moves in Europe. Shoutout to the Throwgang!

Jul 31, 2024 • 12min
Militarie Gun
OOH OOH! We got a quick one from the archives just in time for Lollapalooza - I got to chat with Ian from Militarie Gun about their set at Coachella, one-man band demos, hitting Europe in style, and new music on the way. Much love!!!
ORIGINAL AIR DATE: May 17th, 2024 😎

May 22, 2024 • 34min
Ryan Dwinnells
When goats collide... we're back and we're talking to designer and online personality Ryan Dwinnells. We talk about his brand, Eastern Western, modern Americana icon John Hamm, Boston cultural exports, and the art of the YouTuber cadence.
IMPORTANT NOTE: We recorded this April 23, prior to further developments in the Drake v. Kendrick beef 🥩

Apr 22, 2024 • 24min
benten
Hello beautiful world. In our first in person episode in like forever, we’re chatting with Chicago singer/songwriter, benten. We talk about our morning diets, double fisting donuts, hitting the road with Mickey Darling, surrounding yourself with good folk, and mid Quentin Tarantino movies.

Apr 10, 2024 • 23min
Karsten Runquist
Shoutout all my film bros - we’re in the lab with filmmaker and commentator, Karsten Runquist. We talk about his longevity on YouTube, his favorite theaters in Chicago, his residency on Beloved Radio, and we shoutout everybody in existence.

Mar 21, 2024 • 33min
Jack Wagner
Two episodes, one day, you KNOW I’m on that editing grind. Today we’re talking with podcaster and filmmaker, Jack Wagner. Jack hosts a podcast called “Otherworld” in which real people tell real stories of the paranormal or unexplainable. It’s super spooky vibes you gotta listen to it with the lights on. We talk about how to spot a fake haunted house, hardcore, AMC seniority, and Deezer. Jack also studied film at Columbia College Chicago so we’re BASICALLY boys now.

Mar 8, 2024 • 18min
Chanel Beads
Went too hard and had to take a week off but we’re BACK with New York-based musician Chanel Beads. We discuss his upcoming debut album, signing to Jagjaguwar, collabing as a dictator, and Colorado v. Montana beef.