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On Episode #8 of 2 Guys 1 Album, hosts Mike Heidemann and Paul Farahvar take on the New York darlings, The Strokes with their ground-breaking album, “Is This It“.    [Some Mature Language] Listen To The Full Podcast Right Here: Like what you hear?  Have a question or want to get in contact with Sound Sessions? Soundsessionspod@gmail.com | Twitter | Facebook | ITunes Host – Michael Heidemann and Paul Farahvar

Legendary TV Show Host and star of the “Dick Cavett Show“, Dick Cavett and director, Robert Bader sit down to chat with WGN Radio’s Michael Heidemann about the new documentary film, “Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes” live from South By Southwest.  The film takes a look at the unique relationship that champion boxer, Muhammad Ali and Cavett shared over the years. The interview touches on Cavett’s vast career and how he connected to guests in a way other […]

On Episode #7 of 2 Guys 1 Album, hosts Mike Heidemann and Paul Farahvar take on the riff-heavy rock masterpiece, “Appetite For Destruction” by Guns N’ Roses.  [Some Mature Language] Listen To The Full Podcast Right Here: Like what you hear?  Have a question or want to get in contact with Sound Sessions? Soundsessionspod@gmail.com | Twitter | Facebook | ITunes Host – Michael Heidemann and Paul Farahvar

On this episode of Sound Sessions, Michael calls up Christian Anthony from the beat-heavy, slow-jam, nocturnal rock animals – Chase Atlantic. These Aussies are making a mark with their latest album, Chase Atlantic and will be bringing their sound to Chicago’s House of Blues on March 12th. Listen To The Full Podcast Right Here: Like what you hear?  Have a question or want to get in contact with Sound Sessions? Soundsessionspod@gmail.com | Twitter | Facebook | ITunes Host – Michael Heidemann

On Episode #6 of 2 Guys 1 Album, hosts Mike Heidemann and Paul Farahvar take on the soulful, sample heavy beats of Kanye West on his 2004 album, “College Dropout”.   [Some Mature Language] Listen To The Full Podcast Right Here: Like what you hear?  Have a question or want to get in contact with Sound Sessions? Soundsessionspod@gmail.com | Twitter | Facebook | ITunes Host – Michael Heidemann and Paul Farahvar

On this episode of Sound Sessions, Michael sits down with the heartfelt, thoughtful and powerful artist…LP.  Turn up your volume for this interview which took place at Chicago’s Metro before her sold out show. Listen To The Full Podcast Right Here: Like what you hear?  Have a question or want to get in contact with Sound Sessions? Soundsessionspod@gmail.com | Twitter | Facebook | ITunes Host – Michael Heidemann Audio Maestro – Brian Hlavacek

On Episode #5 of 2 Guys 1 Album, hosts Mike Heidemann and Paul Farahvar take on the pop-punk darlings of 1999…  Blink 182‘s “Enema Of The State”.    [Some Mature Language] Listen To The Full Podcast Right Here: Like what you hear?  Have a question or want to get in contact with Sound Sessions? Soundsessionspod@gmail.com | Twitter | Facebook | ITunes Host – Michael Heidemann and Paul Farahvar

On Episode Four of 2 Guys 1 Album, hosts Mike Heidemann and Paul Farahvar take on the crooner rock album that delighted the airwaves during the early 2000’s… “Hot Fuss” by The Killers.     [Some Mature Language] Listen To The Full Podcast Right Here: Like what you hear?  Have a question or want to get in contact with Sound Sessions? Soundsessionspod@gmail.com | Twitter | Facebook | ITunes Host – Michael Heidemann and Paul Farahvar

On Episode Three of 2 Guys 1 Album, hosts Mike Heidemann and Paul Farahvar take on the dread-lock heavy album “August and Everything After” by  Counting Crows. Listen To The Full Podcast Right Here: Like what you hear?  Have a question or want to get in contact with Sound Sessions? Soundsessionspod@gmail.com | Twitter | Facebook | ITunes Host – Michael Heidemann and Paul Farahvar

Chicago musician, Michael Heidemann (aka Michael J. Foxy) strums some acoustic love songs in preparation for his upcoming Valentines Day show at The Elbo Room as part of Appetite for Rock n’ Roll Storytelling. Listen to the full podcast right here: Love the show?  We want to hear from you!!  Message us at:  FACEBOOK | TWITTER | WGN SHOW PAGE | ITunes Or reach out to Producer Mike Heidemann for guest info and inquires:  TWITTER

On Episode One of 2 Guys 1 Album, hosts Mike Heidemann and Paul Farahvar take on the legendary album “No Need To Argue” by The Cranberries. Listen To The Full Podcast Right Here: Like what you hear?  Have a question or want to get in contact with Sound Sessions? Soundsessionspod@gmail.com | Twitter | Facebook | ITunes Host – Michael Heidemann and Paul Farahvar

On Episode One of 2 Guys 1 Album, hosts Mike Heidemann and Paul Farahvar take on the legendary album “Weezer” aka “The Blue Album” by Weezer. Listen To The Full Podcast Right Here: Like what you hear?  Have a question or want to get in contact with Sound Sessions? Soundsessionspod@gmail.com | Twitter | Facebook | ITunes Host – Michael Heidemann and Paul Farahvar

Tonight on Pretty Late! (Dec 22nd) Jon Hansen and Michael Heidemann fill-in for Patti Vasquez! Justin Kulovsek, VP of Innovation for the Museum of Broadcast Communications, joins the show to talk about the Museum’s upcoming Schweddy Ball; Jerry Nunn, of Nunnontherun.com, stops by to talk Golden Globe Nominations; Actor Donald “Ogre” Gibb shares information about his upcoming New Years Eve Celebration at Trader Todd’s; and Dark Heart News stop by the studio to share some of their latest hits, their […]

Members of Dark Heart News join Jon Hansen and Michael Heidemann on Pretty Late to share some of their latest hits, their journey as a band and their upcoming show at Cubby Bear. Listen to the full podcast right here:  

Jon Hansen and Michael Heidemann fill-in for Patti Vasquez and are joined by Actor Donald “Orge” Gibb. Best known for his role in Revenge Of The Nerds, Donald joins the show to talk about his journey through the entertainment business, moving to Chicago, and his upcoming New Years Eve Celebration at Trader Todd’s. For more information and to join Donald to bring in the New Year, visit HERE!   Listen to the full podcast right here:  

Tonight on Pretty Late! (Dec 14th) Jon Hansen and Michael Heidemann fill-in for Patti Vasquez! Ryan Shannon, founder of MusicRx Foundation and US Veteran, joins the show to share his experiences while serving in the U.S. Navy and what lead him to starting his foundation; Blockbuster Blake Stubbs shares his thoughts on the latest Star Wars movie; Jon and Michael, along with Producer Cash and Esmeralda Leon in Traffic, talk the popularity of family Holiday Cards, a game of Holiday […]

Michael Heidemann and Jon Hansen are joined by U.S. Veteran and Warrior Games Medalist, Ryan Shannon. Ryan shares his experiences while serving in the U.S. Navy, the importance of music in his life and what lead him to start his foundation: MusicRx Foundation.   Listen to the full podcast right here:  

Just in time for the holidays! WGN Radio’s Michael Heidemann catches up with Joffrey Ballet dancer, Amanda Assucena regarding her career and her amazing performance in The Nutcracker. See The Nutcracker live at the historic Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University in downtown Chicago at 50 East Congress Parkway, December 1-30, 2017. Listen To The Full Podcast Right Here: Like what you hear?  Have a questions or want to get in contact with Mike? Soundsessionspod@gmail.com | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | ITunes Host – Michael Heidemann […]

Sound Sessions spoke with Bruce Finkelman about creating a musical legacy in Chicago, growing alongside a changing Ukrainian Village and what the future holds as The Empty Bottle celebrates 25 years of great music in Chicago.  #EB25 Listen To The Full Podcast Right Here:   In 1992, Bruce Finkelman created something that, over the course of the next 25 years, would become an almost unparalleled celebration of arts, culture and music in Chicago.  But what we know today at the […]

We take you back to a classic Sound Sessions interview with Of Montreal’s frontman, Kevin Barnes. Listen back as Kevin discusses the band’s theatrical performances, innovative music making, and latest album, Aureate Gloom.  Mike and Kevin also delve into how Barnes’ faith in America is now restored, one concert at a time. Like what you see?  Have a question or want to get in contact with Sound Sessions? Soundsessionspod@gmail.com | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | ITunes Host – Michael Heidemann