About this podcast
Broadcasting to the Southside of Chicago and the southwest suburbs, WXAV 88.3FM is bold and revolutionary.It offers the most dynamic and cutting edge selection of music ever to air in Chicago. With our podcast series, we feature interviews with SXU athletes, artist interviews, historical series, and much more. WXAV The Escape from Ordinary Radio.
Episodes
The newest 50 of 391 episodes
- Flip Phone Interview · 21 minFlip Phone is a brand new band to the Chicagoland area that will be releasing their debut EP on Dec. 3, and will have an EP release show at the Beat Kitchen in Chicago's Lakeview…
- Edens Interview · 27 minEdens is an alternative indie rock band from the Chicagoland area that will remind you of Echo & The Bunnymen, with psychedelic elements. In this '773 Sounds' interview, host…
- The Summer Little Shop of Horrors Died · 1 h 2 minBOO! Did we scare you? Well maybe this episode of The College Exchange will. Grab your candy and your friends as Casey and Perla have a special Halloween's Eve episode lined up…
- Kacie Brown From Kacie Brown & The Vision Interview · 21 minKacie Brown is the front woman for Kacie Brown & The Vision. A "progressive soul" band that just released their debut album "WDYWFM". In this interview, '773 Sounds…
- Pat Leary and Tom Kelleher Interview · 22 minPat Leary and Tom Kelleher are long time friends who began performing as a jazz duo roughly ten years ago. Being inspired by classic rock bands, such as The Beatles, hip-hop from…
- Reserver Interview · 24 minReserver is an indie rock band from the Chicagoland area. On August 14, they released their debut album 'Reverser'. In this interview, Peter Kreten sits down with Chad Preston…
- Jake Racina Interview · 16 minJake Racina is a singer songwriter from the Chicagoland who takes his inspirations from The Shins and Wilco. Peter Kreten spoke with Racina to learn more about his new album…
- The College Exchange - Repo Does Not Dream of a Genetic Opera · 45 minStrap in folks, there's a hurricane of emotions coming through. Casey and Perla take a different route this episode as they both talk about an anime and a musical they strongly…
- Michael J. Miles Interview · 20 minMichael J. Miles is a musician who performs classical and Americana musician from the Chicagoland area. He's has been playing for over 30 years. In this interview, Miles shares…
- Sludgeworth Interview · 52 minSludgeworth is a legendary Chicago punk band that formed in 1989 and released their debut album 'What's This?' in 1991. 35 years later they've back with their recently released…
- Allison Russell Interview · 13 minAllison Russell is a Grammy and Juno award winning Folk and Americana artist from Montreal, and who resided in Chicago for a period of time. Russell set the folk and Americana…
- Julia Minkin Interview · 25 minJulia Minkin is a singer songwriter from the Chicagoland area that crafts introspective lyrics with a touch of French pop music. Peter Kreten spoke with Minkin and learned about…
- The College Exchange: My Heathers Academia · 1 h 8 minWith the school bell ringing around the corner, Casey and Perla discuss scholarly topics, such as the hit musical "Heathers" and award winning anime "My Hero Academia" Get ready…
- Eli and Erik from the Afrofuturistics Interview · 35 minAfrofuturistics is a Chicago collective that "fuses cosmic jazz and instrumental hip-hop." They released their latest album 'The Enigmatic' in Aug. 2026. Peter Kreten sat down…
- Neil and Stephanie from Snowcuffs Interview · 17 minSnowcuffs is a shoegaze alternative rock band from the Chicagoland area that blends haunting melody with introspective lyrics. Peter Kreten spoke with guitarist Neil Yodnane and…
- No Justice No One Piece Episode 4 · 52 minWelcome back to episode 4 of No Justice: No One Piece! This episode Danny and Perla discuss the highly anticipated skypiea arc f One Piece. A colonialist feud focusing on the…
- Manasseh Interview · 29 minManasseh is a Soul-Psychedelic singer. He mixes R&B, Gospel, and words of encouragement into his music to create a sound that's uplifting, and original. Peter Kreten sits down…
- Adam O'Leary from French Inhaler Interview · 22 minFrench Inhaler is indie/alternative synth pop band from the Chicagoland area who will grab your ear with their melodic hooks, catchy beats, and thoughtful lyrics. Peter Kreten…
- Sam Vicari from the Feeders Interview · 29 minThe Feeders are a punk rock band with infectious harmonies and fast riffs, who will have you singing in the car immediately. Frontman Sam Vicari sat down with Peter Kreten to…
- The College Exchange: Attack on Hamilton · 1 h 3 minWhat's that sound? Is it The Rumbling? The Battle of Yorktown? Nope, it's just Casey and Perla's newest episode of The College Exchange! This episode we discuss one of the most…
- No Justice, No One Piece Episode 3 · 50 minWelcome back to No Justice No One Piece! On this episode, Danny Justic and Perla Cobos discuss the Alabasta arc of One Piece, which is the longest arc yet. A politically fueled…
- No Justice, No One Piece Episode 2 · 53 minEpisode 2 follows Perla Cobos and Danny Justic as they discuss the Baratie, Arlong Park, and Loguetown story arcs of One Piece. These are the arcs that got them hooked on the…
- The College Exchange: Rent on Ice · 53 minJoin Casey and Perla in this special episode of The College Exchange as we celebrate Pride month! We talk about the ever famous musical "Rent" and the underdog anime "Yuri!!! on…
- Amira Jazeera Interview · 13 minAmira Jazeera is a queer Palestinian-American musician. In 2025 she released her debut album entitled: 'The Amira Diaries'. The creation of the album was a healing process for…
- No Justice, No One Piece Episode 1 · 42 min'No Justice, No One Piece' is a brand new anime focused podcast hosted by Danny Justic and Perla Cobos. In this debut episode, Danny and Perla covered the first 3 arcs of the…
- Kicked By A Hand Interview · 35 minKicked By A Hand is a ska band inspired by punk rock giants Blink-182 and Green Day. Fronted by RJ Ramanauskas, Kicked By A Hand has evolved from a solo project to a multi-person…
- Griefeater Interview · 21 minGriefeater is a “blackened alternative-emo” band from Chicago. The Chicago Reader named their debut album ‘Worn‘ as one of the Best Albums of 2025. With guitar heavy riffs and…
- Northwest Community Credit Union Financial Literacy 2026 · 29 minIn this time of financial uncertainty, financial literacy is even more important than it ever was. Knowing what a credit score is, how it impacts interest rate on loans, and…
- Park Hills Circle Interview · 19 minMaris O'Tierney aka Park Hills Circle is a singer songwriter residing in the Chicagoland area, and along with her twin sister Quinn, is part of duo Maeve & Quinn. Under the Park…
- Spencer Krug Interview · 20 minSpencer Krug is a member of legendary indie rock bands Wolf Parade, Sunset Rubdown, Moonface, and has a prolific solo career. On May 15, 2026, he will be releasing his latest…
- Jane Hobson Interview · 21 minJane Hobson is a alternative singer songwriter from Madison Wisconsin, who residue in Chicago. Jane describes her music as almost journal entries to what she is experiencing in…
- The College Exchange: Muppet Extravaganza · 56 minIn the latest episode of The college Exchange, Casey and Perla invite a very special guest onto the podcast, Features Writer of The Xavierite Niki! As a Muppet expert and…
- Abolishvictory! Interview · 34 minFrom their Bandcamp, "ABOLISHVICTORY! is the purveyor of the original sounds of R&Beyond ". Their unique blend of R&B, soul, and folk give Abolishvictory1 a sound like none…
- Reva K Interview · 23 minReva K is a pop musician from the Chicagoland area, who will be releasing her debut album 'Welcome to 20 Something' on May 29, 2026. In this interview, Peter Kreten sits down…
- Iris Marlowe Interview · 21 minIrish Marlowe is a country western musician who incorporates gothic horror themes, along with some B movie love, into her music. In this interview, Peter Kreten sits down with…
- Cheekface Vinylthon Interview · 35 minTo celebrate this year's Vinlython, Peter Kreten and Laura Blachowicz sat down with Cheekface. In this interview, members Greg Katz, Amanda Tannen, and Mark Edwards share their…
- The College Exchange: Pilot Episode - Kiki's Horror Show · 29 minThe College Exchange: a podcast where Perla recommends Casey an anime and Casey recommends Perla a musical. Sharing their interests with each other, Perla and Casey discuss…
- Laura Hollingsworth from The Transference · 18 minThe Transference is an indie pop band from the Chicago area who pairs dark melodies with lyrics that explore community and connectedness. In this interview, Peter Kreten sits…
- Won't Stay Dead Interview · 13 minWon't Stay Dead "is a horror-themed punk band from Chicago, blending catchy hooks and harmonies with macabre lyrics." In this interview, Peter Kreten sits down with Violet…
- Time Thieves In-Studio Interview · 24 minTime Thieves is an alternative rock band that has its roots in the DIY punk community. On this week's edition of 773 Sounds, Peter Kreten is joined in studio by Jonathan Pool…
- The Arrivals Interview · 34 minThe Arrivals are a legendary punk rock band from Blue Island, Illinois. 773 Sounds host Peter Kreten caught up with Ronnie DiCola (Drums) and Little Dave Merriman (Vocals &…
- Abstract Mindstate Interview · 41 minAbstract Mindstate is a legendary hip-hop duo from the south and west side of Chicago. 773 Sounds host Peter Kreten caught up with E.P Da Hellcat and Olskool Ice-Gre from…
- The Empty Pockets Interview · 27 minThe Empty Pockets are an Americana, folk, blues rock band from Chicago. 773 Sounds host Peter Kreten is joined by Adam Balasco [drums], Josh Solomon [guitar, vocals], Erika Brett…
- Almost There But Not Really Interview · 22 minAlmost There But Not Really is "Indie Band on the South Side of Chicago playing sad songs with chime guitars and ambient trials". In this interview Peter Kreten sits down with…
- Los Tamalas Jazz Band Interview · 26 minLos Tamales is a jazz band from the south side of Chicago and Chicagoland area. In this interview Peter Kreten sits down with Cesar Vazquez and Sebastian Santos from Los Tamales…
- Alyssa Allgood Interview · 20 minAlyssa Allgood is the 2024 'Best Individual Jazz Musician' in the Chicago Reader Poll. She is a jazz singer, songwriter, and music educator. In this interview, Peter Kreten sits…
- The Railway Gamblers Interview · 39 minThe Railway Gamblers are a Cosmic Americana Band that hail from the south side of Chicago. In this interview, Peter Kreten sits down with Matt Fricks, Brendan Folliard, and Sean…
- Rich Jones Interview · 25 minRich Jones is a veteran of the Chicago hip-hop scene, and community figure. In this phone interview, Peter Kreten sits down with Rich to learn about his new EP 'Swiss Camo', his…
- Jack Riedy Interview · 25 minJack Riedy is an independent artist that creates an unique sound that's inspired by TV on the Radio, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, and the Clash. In this interview, Peter Kreten…
- Jonthan Pool from Time Thieves Interview · 26 minTime Thieves is an alternative rock band that has its roots in the DIY punk community. In this interview, Jonathan Pool from Time Thieves sits down with Peter Kreten to discuss…
