To the Bottom

To the Bottom

Everyone has a story to tell. Join Eric Vorel and Mike Retondo, two musicians with a passion for lawncare, la bamba, laughs, and lumbago, as they struggle past their ADHD to get to the bottom of whatever it is that makes interesting people tick, and how they became the people that they are.

Episodes

March 29, 2025 56 mins

Jon is a beloved friend and to many in the Chicago music scene. From the early beginnings of most of our music careers Jon has been standing front and center supporting our musical endeavors. Today Jon joins in conversation about local music and his journey in comedy. Enjoy!

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The Burning Lights are a supernova of catchy rock and roll hooks and emotional anthems for the lost and lonely. Currently based out of Chicago, the band puts on energetic live performances with electric stage presence. They have shared the stage with prominent acts such as The Dirty Nil, Lucky Boys Confusion, Thomas Nicholas Band, and Castlecomer, and have performed at many notable venues including The Middle East Club, Bottom Loun...

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March 12, 2025 97 mins

You may not know but if you are a Chicago music goer you probably own a piece of Dan Wade's heart. Dan is known for his bands throughout the last 25 years Empyrean, Treaty Of Paris, and his own solo work. Dan is currently the Art Director for Riot Fest. Enjoy

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March 11, 2025 34 mins

Practice for TLB went South until little drummer boy makes visual assumption based on Art work from D*FACE

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Wake up with TLB, Dan Monahan of The Dog and Everything as they discuss Malibu sunrises over coffee and breakfast beers

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February 27, 2025 103 mins

Showoff fresh off the stage with little Ronnie!

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Dating back to last December Joe Cudiamat , Mike Retondo reflect on the early days of Tone Def George

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Just some Ozark boys who somehow made their way in to our trailer with the boys of Treaty of Paris 

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November 8, 2024 116 mins

Ron Modell was tasked with creating a jazz program from scratch, Modell auditioned 60 hopeful musicians for 20 available chairs in the new ensemble.  Just six weeks later, the NIU Jazz Ensemble played its first concert.

Modell was an accomplished trumpeter who had played with all the greats – Louis Armstrong, Maynard Ferguson, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Bellson and many more. His talent, outgoing personality and strong ...

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January 8, 2024 87 mins

Dan Musa Founding member of the Legendary Chicago band The Brockmeyers is on the bus! Dan is currently involved in multiple endeavors and we touch back on what led him on his musical bass thumping journey. 

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January 2, 2024 92 mins

From Swizzle Tree to Temple of Dome Saarang Pandav takes us on a self discovery lesson to the cosmos 

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December 10, 2023 58 mins

"One of the great voices of Chicago. James VanOsdol, joins us in the RV to discuss his career in broadcasting, his transition into the world of podcasts, our mutual love of local music, and the joy and pain of hard work."

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Celebrating Plainwhitets new self titled release Onelife, The Dog and Everything, Darren Vorel, Pat Gilroy, Marc Ess, Scott Darling, Shawn Davis, Nick Agee,  pop in to say hello!

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November 11, 2023 69 mins

Musician and songwriter, Kevin Presbrey, creator of allforuke.com joins us to talk about all things ukulele and how he built a YouTube channel and education platform.

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Deanna Belos of Sincere Engineer meets up to celebrate Cheap Grills, gas station grabs, sardines, and the upcoming US Tour! 

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September 22, 2023 91 mins

Chris Tracy is a Chicago Concert Photographer. If you are aspiring to get into concert photography this is your gate way episode! Chris gives you all the dirt to land your first pit pass to glory.

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September 5, 2023 50 mins

Ryan shows back up only to question Mike why he would fly to Jakarta Indonesia for 24 hours to indulge in Satay.

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August 24, 2023 66 mins
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