Ed McMahon

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#100: 100th Episode!!!

January 13, 2023

In this special 100th episode of the Lifers podcast, hosts Scott Lucas, Ben Reiser, and Gabe Rodriguez reminisce about their favorite moments and guests from the show's history. The conversation covers many of the most memorable episodes, interviews and stories that have made the podcast entertaining over the past 100 weeks.

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#73: Julian Antos

July 8, 2022

Julian Antos, the technical director at the Music Box Theatre in Chicago and one of the founders of the Chicago Film Society, discusses his passion for film projection and the challenges of keeping the art form alive in the digital age. He shares stories of tracking down rare prints, programming unique film series, and the intricate technical aspects involved in running 35mm and 70mm film projectors.

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#64: Tamar Berk

May 6, 2022

Tamar Berk discusses her long music career, from early bands like Starball in Chicago to her recent acclaimed solo albums. She opens up about the challenges of being a woman in rock, her musical family, and continuing to make music after losing her father. Berk also expresses admiration for artists like Fiona Apple and Lana Del Rey who have stayed true to their artistic visions over many years.

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#51: Lauren O'Neil

January 28, 2022

In this episode, Scott Lucas and his co-hosts interview Lauren O'Neill, a radio DJ originally from Florida now based in Chicago. Lauren discusses her passion for radio, music and going to concerts, her path from college radio to professional radio, and how she aims to connect with listeners both on-air and in-person at events. The conversation also touches on pop culture topics like the show Queer Eye, thin crust pizza, and karaoke.

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