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Lauren O'Neill

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#119: Kyle Kinane

May 26, 2023

Kyle Kinane was a guest on the Lifers podcast with Scott Lucas and Gabe Rodriguez. They discussed Kinane's career trajectory as a comedian, the challenges of pursuing mainstream success in entertainment, and the importance of focusing on stand-up comedy as a fulfilling creative outlet. Kinane also shared humorous anecdotes about getting a colonoscopy and the awkwardness of defecating in the wilderness.

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#89: Road Report #14 : Slurry Road

October 28, 2022

In this episode of the Lifers podcast, Scott Lucas, Gabe Rodriguez and Ben Reiser discuss Rod Stewart's disappointing concert performance, share stories from their recent show at The Metro in Chicago, and debate the best rock and roll voices of all time. They also talk about the new Halloween movie, reminisce about seeing actor Udo Kier at a film screening, and answer listener questions about their favorite venues, songs, and black and white movies.

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#56: Happy Anniversary!

March 4, 2022

Scott, Gabe and Ben celebrate the one year anniversary of their Lifers podcast by discussing listener feedback on favorite moments and guests from the past year. They reflect on how the podcast has evolved, their own rapport and dynamic, and memorable interviews with musicians like Justine Frischmann, John McCauley, and Scott's dad. Despite not having a clear mission, the hosts agree the podcast works as an entertaining hangout capturing the experience of friends casually discussing music and life.

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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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#26: Jill Hopkins

August 6, 2021

Jill Hopkins, a DJ and radio host in Chicago, discusses her career in music broadcasting and podcasting on this episode of the Lifers podcast with Scott Lucas and Gabe Rodriguez. Hopkins talks about her work at Chicago public radio stations WBEZ and Vocalo, her love for the city of Chicago, and reminisces about 80s and 90s music and MTV. She also mentions some of her other projects like a Beyoncé podcast series and a show called The Opus where she does deep dives into classic albums.