Best Of XRT

Chris & Rich Robinson of The Black Crowes stop by our studio for a conversation with Lin Brehmer on their acoustic Brothers Of A Feather Tour, why the time was right to reunite, and more.

A sold out crowd was on hand to witness a wonderful night of music at Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove as Poi Dog Pondering got the audience up and dancing right from the very first note. Here's Lin Brehmer's fantastic interview with Poi Dog Pondering's Frank Orrall as the two discuss the band's travels from Hawaii, to Austin, to Chicago, how Frank escaped danger from Hang Gliding,...

After 28 years, Lin finally gets the chance to sleep in as he moves to middays this Monday beginning at 10 AM. Richard Milne will be taking over morning duties with his show starting at 5:30 AM. Here's the sign off Lin played right before spinning Garland Jeffreys' "R.O.C.K." as his final track.

Chicago Cubs President of Business Operations Crane Kenney joined Lin Brehmer & Marty Lennartz at the 2020 Cubs Convention to talk about the Marquee Network and share stories of his many years behind the scenes with the Cubs, including one time when Jeff Samardzija was nearly killed by Blue Man Group.

At the 2020 Cubs Convention, Lin Brehmer & Marty Lennartz had a chat with Chicago Cubs infielder David Bote about his time in the minor leagues, how his preparation has informed his clutch hitting, and why he chose the number 13.

At the 2020 Cubs Convention, Lin Brehmer & Marty Lennartz sat down with Cubs Radio 670 WSCR color analyst Ron Coomer to chat about who gave him his "Coom-Dawg" nickname, his thoughts on the Astros & Red Sox cheating scandals, and a whole lot more.

Lin Brehmer shares fond memories of watching Monty Python's Flying Circus alongside other red-eyed college students back in the 70's.

Welcome to the Linside Podcast: addressing the great podcast shortage in America, where today we speak with Jason Narducy (Split Single, Bob Mould, Superchunk) about the new rock and roll musical, Verboten. Verboten is based on the true story of Chicago’s own young punks. Written by Brett Neveu with music and lyrics by Jason Narducy. Info at TheHouseTheatre.com. We also talk about Dave Grohl...

The Bears open the 2019 football campaign against the Green Bay Packers. It’s a rivalry that goes all the way back to the birth of the NFL. An earnest listeners asked Lin, What do you have against Wisconsin and The Packers?

Lee Smith was inducted into the Hall of Fame and Lin Brehmer pays tribute to the dominant Cubs closer.

Just Jeff Garlin from The Goldbergs and Curb Your Enthusiasm stopping by to alphabetize the CDs ... He’s got two shows at Park West Wednesday June 12 at 7 & 9:30pm for his Netflix special that’ll be releasing in the coming months.  Tickets available right here .

We catch up with Cage The Elephant frontman Matt Shultz ahead of the release of their new album Social Cues .

Ben Lovett & Ted Dwane from Mumford & Sons stopped by the XRT studios prior to their big show at the United Center to discuss their new album Delta , bringing an intimate feeling to a large stage, and their long relationship with Chicago.

The unseasonably warm weather hearkens to a summer evening under the stars on the beautiful lawn of Ravinia Festival. President & CEO Welz Kauffman called Frank E. Lee to give us a preview of what those nights will entail this year.   President & CEO of Ravinia Welz Kauffman Gives Frank E Lee A 2019 Preview

Today is International Women’s Day which recalls this piece I wrote and recorded for Lin’s Bin when a fellow asked me simply, Why are women crazy?

Hear which songs the longest-tenured member of Pink Floyd enjoys playing most, and his fond remembrances of the earliest days of the band in this exclusive conversation with Lin Brehmer. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster to catch Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets tour stop at the Chicago Theatre April 4th.

As the Rolling Stones' No Filter Tour was announced, Lin spoke with Keith Richards about his favorite songs to play on tour and his passion for the guitar.

Ahead of the No Filter Tour, Lin chatted with Mick Jagger about the early days of touring with the Rolling Stones and how he prepares to go out on the road.

Ahead of his Holiday Concert for the Kids tonight at Copernicus Center, Little Steven Van Zandt joined the XRT Morning Show to talk about his Disciples of Soul (latest album Soulfire Live! is out now), his Rock And Roll Forever Foundation, which provides free curriculum at teachrock.org, and more!  When you go to Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul tonight at Copernicus Center, please bri...

Congratulations to Patsy deVuono of Wilmette for being our Loyal Listener Of The Day!

We were ushered into a private room at City Winery Chicago. 40 XRT listeners had been selected at random to join Robert Plant and me for a very special and intimate conversation. The album Lullaby and the Ceaseless Roar had been released September 8, 2014 and this event took place October 1st. In a wide-ranging interview, Robert talked expansively about the death of the music industry, the humilia...

The Cubs sent longtime White Sox broadcaster Ken "The Hawk" Harrelson off by taking 2 of 3 from the upstart Sox on the South Side.  Catch Len & Lin every Monday morning at 8:30, brought to you by Sloan Valve and Vienna Beef.

Drew Magary is a writer for GQ & Deadspin and is a noted music fan. His weekly Funbag & Jamboroo columns on Deadspin feature a song of the week and include artists like Bob Mould, Queens Of The Stone Age, Foo Fighters, Nirvana, and more. As someone who specializes in self-deprecation, Magary doesn't mind getting jabbed at for liking "dad rock" bands. Instead, it's something to embrace, esp...