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WGN’s Michael Heidemann sits down with Vik Pandya, Meghana Indurti and Tyler  Fowler of Team Us Comedy. They’re promoting their new album “FRIENDS WITH 401(K) BENEFITS”, which releases on iTunes March 6th.  Plus! On the heels of their brand new album they are also throwing a release party with a pop-up show in downtown Chicago.  Be sure to pick up their new album (HERE) and catch a show, you’ll thank me later… Enjoy!  [Info on the pop-up show below] Info:  […]

WGN Radio’s Executive Producer music extraordinaire Michael Heidemann joins The Matt Bubala Show live from Los Angeles to participate in the excitement of the 61st Annual Grammys! It’s been a mission for Heidemann to get on a Grammy stage and “experience what it was like to be a part of the Grammy scene.” Michael will be in the audience during the show, which airs at 7pm tomorrow on CBS. Nominations have been extended this year from five to eight, which […]

Tonight the WGN Radio Nightside is shaken up when WGN Radio host, Michael Heidemann and Comedian Paul Farahvar take over the airwaves!  Along with the Nightside crew and comedian Marty DeRosa – They take on everything from cherished memories of Chicago’s Double Door Theater to opening the phone and text lines for best celebrity encounters!  They also have listeners strap in for a brand new game “Point/Counter-Point” where two panelists go head to head over the most important topics of […]

Comedian Marty DeRosa joins Michael Heidemann and Paul Farahvar tonight on WGN’s Nightside!  They take on everything from cherished memories of Chicago’s Double Door Theater to opening the phone and text lines for best celebrity encounters.  They also have listeners strap in for a brand new game “Point/Counter-Point” where Marty and Paul go head to head over the most important topics of the day… Tonight we battle it out over ‘Blue Cheese/Ranch”, “Single/In a Relationship” and “Going out/Staying in”. SUBSCRIBE […]

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On Episode #28 of 2 Guys 1 Album, hosts Mike Heidemann and Paul Farahvar hop into their AirStream van and cruise back to the early 90s with the quensential college rock band’s album… Spin Doctors “Pocket Full of Kryptonite”.  [Some naughty words were used…but in a good way] Listen To The Full Podcast Right Here And Comment Below! Each week, “Music Insiders” Michael Heidemann & Paul Farahvar review, dissect and discuss a new album, complete with personal opinions and journeys related […]

On Episode #26 of 2 Guys 1 Album, hosts Mike Heidemann and Paul Farahvar strap up their boots and dust off a classic when they dissect country legend Dolly Parton “Jolene”.   [Some Mature Language] Listen To The Full Podcast Right Here And Comment Below! Each week, “Music Insiders” Michael Heidemann & Paul Farahvar review, dissect and discuss a new album, complete with personal opinions and journeys related to the music. Subscribe and Message Us today! Like what you hear?  Have […]

Bob Marley and The Wailers “Natty Dread” VS. 2 Guys 1 Album

Tonight on the show Andrea Darlas and Michael Heidemann of Sound Sessions Podcast reflect on a past interview with Butch Vig of the band Garbage who are celebrating the 20 year anniversary of Version 2.0. Love the show or want to reach out to Patti or Andrea?  FACEBOOK | TWITTER | WGN SHOW PAGE | ITunes Or reach out to Producer Michael Heidemann for guest info and inquires:  TWITTER

Listen to the interview with Chloe by clicking PLAY [Comment Below] On this episode of Sound Sessions host, Michael Heidemann calls up the lead singer of one of the most explosive bands to hit the music scene, Chloe Chaidez of the band KITTEN.  From their infectious sound to their totally electric stage show – this is the band to watch this year.  Listen in to the interview to hear about Chloe’s punk background and where she find inspiration for her […]

Each week, “Music Insiders” Michael Heidemann & Paul Farahvar review, dissect and discuss a new album, complete with personal opinions and journeys related to the music. Subscribe and Message Us today! On Episode #22 of 2 Guys 1 Album, hosts Mike Heidemann and Paul Farahvar strap in for one of the most “pop”ular albums of the last 10 years and call upon the T Swifty mega-force for Taylor Swift “1989”.  Listen in as they dissect the album song by song […]

Each week, “Music Insiders” Michael Heidemann & Paul Farahvar review, dissect and discuss a new album, complete with personal opinions and journeys related to the music. Subscribe today! On Episode #21 of 2 Guys 1 Album, hosts Mike Heidemann and Paul Farahvar turn it up to 11 and listen song by song to the 90’s indie rock darling… Beck “Odelay”. Turn up your ear buds and/or car stereo and hear Michael and Paul tear into this iconic album and get […]

Each week, “Music Insiders” Michael Heidemann & Paul Farahvar review, dissect and discuss a new album, complete with personal opinions and journeys related to the music. Subscribe today! On Episode #21 of 2 Guys 1 Album, hosts Mike Heidemann and Paul Farahvar turn it up to 11 and listen song by song to the 90’s indie rock darling… Beck “Odelay”. Turn up your ear buds and/or car stereo and hear Michael and Paul tear into this iconic album and get […]

Each week, “Music Insiders” Michael Heidemann & Paul Farahvar review, dissect and discuss a new album, complete with personal opinions and journeys related to the music. Subscribe today! On Episode #20 of 2 Guys 1 Album, hosts Mike Heidemann and Paul Farahvar spin the vinyl to one of the most legendary albums to grace the 1980’s  hip hop scene with – Beastie Boys “Licensed to Ill”.  Turn up your ear buds and/or car stereo and Michael and Paul tear into […]

Each week, “Music Insiders” Michael Heidemann & Paul Farahvar review, dissect and discuss a new album, complete with personal opinions and journeys related to the music. Subscribe today! On Episode #20 of 2 Guys 1 Album, hosts Mike Heidemann and Paul Farahvar spin the dial to one of the most legendary albums to grace the 1980’s  hip hop scene with Beastie Boys “Licensed to Ill”.  Turn up your ear buds and/or car stereo and hear Michael and Paul tear into […]

[Michael Heidemann, host of Sound Sessions sits down with CKY at Chicago’s 2018 Lollapalooza] Listen to the interview by clicking PLAY [Comment Below] SUBSCRIBE HERE:  Like what you hear?  Have a question or want to get in contact with Michael? Soundsessionspod@gmail.com | Twitter | Facebook | ITunes Host – Michael Heidemann  

WGN Radio’s Michael Heidemann invited some of Chicago’s finest comedians: Tyler Fowler, Paige Blair, and Vik Pandya to dissect the best listener ‘Dad Jokes’.  They also discuss:  How they prepare for an open mic or a standup show, and what are the differences in performing in comedy versus music? http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3542371/3542371_2018-09-02-142911.64kmono.mp3  

WGN Radio’s Michael Heidemann fills in for Dave Plier and has a fun show in store! First, Michael brings in WGN Radio’s Dometi Pongo to discuss his pop up open mic event called The Artists Lounge, promoting local artists, and how they discover new music. They even get a call from Dave Plier himself! Later, Michael welcomes comedians Tyler Fowler, Paige Blair, and Vik Pandya. How do they prepare for an open mic or a standup show, and what are […]

Each week, “Music Insiders” Michael Heidemann & Paul Farahvar review, dissect and discuss a new album, complete with personal opinions and journeys related to the music. Subscribe today! On Episode #19 of 2 Guys 1 Album, hosts Mike Heidemann and Paul Farahvar tip their toe into the orchestral lullaby that came from the mind of Rufus Wainwright with his most commercially successful album (and a listener favorite) “Want One”.   [Some Mature Language] Listen To The Full Podcast Right Here And Comment […]

On tonight’s edition of WGN Nightside, Michael Heidemann and Paul Farahvar welcome Mike LeMaistre of Jam Productions to the studio as they discuss some of their they’re favorite albums and most memorable concerts that they’ve attended over the years; Comedian Paige Blair  stops by to share details about the many upcoming shows she has; and a fan favorite game of “What’s Paul Eating” takes place.