Comedians Jesse Baltes and Kevin O’ Brien join us for our LIVE show at The Bar 10 Doors! This is the new LIVE format we decided to test out just before the regular stand-up showcase, hosted by comedian Eric Oren. We talk about the news, topical events, make phone calls, and have some crowd interaction. If you want more details, I suggest you LISTEN…

This episode is from RyeBread Radio’s Holiday Special Supreme Burrito show recorded in December – rappers KC and Cain of The Odd Couple join us in the RyeBread Radio Lounge! We find out how these two came together to become the oddest couple, and get them to freestyle on a couple of tracks. Only on RyeBread can you hear M.A.S.H and PBR referred to …

Join us Rye Guys as we welcome local improv troupe the Crocodile Players into the RyeBread Radio studio! The Crocodile Players are Logan Dean, Mark Robinson, Rob Speer and Travis Tack. We cover politics, dating and relationships, and Nicolas Cage sightings. You can catch the Crocodile Players at the Crocodile Lounge (1540 North Milwaukee Avenue) as…

RyeBread Radio is LIVE at the Argo Tea on 819 N. Rush st. in Chicago! From the Late Live Show, comedian Joe Kwaczala joins us, along with musical guest Sarah Holtschlag. Akeem is joined by local Chicago comedians Emily Lake and Eric Oren, with special guests throughout the night. It’s our LIVE show, so nothing can be anticipated and everything is a…

Raphael Anstey, the Chicago Director of DateMySchool.com, joins us in the RyeBread Radio studio (on-location, actually – listen and find out where)! We talk about DateMySchool.com – a website that helps to facilitate the meeting of students from different departments within the same school and between different universities. We discuss the general …

Comedian Dennis Blair joins RyeBread Radio on-location, before his week-long performance at Zanies Comedy Club! Early in his career, Rodney Dangerfield made him his protégé, and together they toured the United States and Canada for over three years. Dennis conceived and co-wrote Rodney’s hit movie, “Easy Money,” where he also played two cameo roles…

Comedian Dobie Maxwell joins us in the RyeBread Radio studio! Dobie discusses his time on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, his comedy classes, teaching the art of comedy to students. He’s opened up for such notable comedians as Jay Leno, Jeff Foxworthy, and Chris Rock. We talk about how the stand-up comedy scene has changed over the course o…

From NBC’s Last Comic Standing season 6, Comedian Marcus joins us in the RyeBread Radio studio! He discusses his time on the NBC hit reality show, and gives us some real insider knowledge on the dynamics of the entire production – any fan of the Last Comic Standing series will enjoy this in-depth conversation on the industry, and of course what it’…

Comedian Jamie Campbell (ComedySportz Theater) joins us in the RyeBread Radio studio! He talks about his career in stand-up, and improv. You can check him out in his new improv group, Montreal Screwjob. Also, from Last Comic Standing Season 6, comedian Marcus calls in to the RyeBread Radio studio! He recently performed at Chicago’s own Congress The…

Dan Peters (guitarist, vocals), Derek Brand (Bassist) and Kyle Olsen (Drums) of the West Side Winders join us in the RyeBread Radio Lounge for another Jam Sess’! Filled to the brim with smokin’ guitar work, this Chicago power trio packs a mighty blend of rockabilly, surf, honky-tonk, blues and western swing into one seriously rockin’ good time pack…

Comedian Eddie Sarfaty joins us in the RyeBread Radio Studio! Eddie Sarfaty has appeared on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, The Today Show, and Logo’s stand-up show, Wisecrack. In 2008, Eddie’s short story “Second-Guessing Grandma”, was made into a film which has been featured at festivals across the USA as well as in Europe and South America. Eddi…

Annie Higgins (piano/lead vocals), Donna Miller (cello), and Katie Cooper (violin/vocals) of Singing In The Abbey join us in the RyeBread Radio studio for another one of our Jam Sessions! We chat about how the girls got together, their inspiration for their musical genius, and have them perform a few NEW SONGS off their yet-to-be-released EP. Of co…

On this episode of RyeBread Radio, host Akeem introduces local comedian Eric Oren and talks about his burgeoning career in stand-up. Originally from Oregon, Eric has three years of comedy under his belt. Along with co-host Jeremy Solomon, Eric will be performing at Chicago’s acclaimed Zanies comedy club this month! Though the RyeBread Radio Show ha…