The Paper Machete
Summary: The Paper Machete is a weekly “live magazine,” a spoken-word show addressing politics and culture, performed in the back room of a tavern on Chicago’s north side. Featuring notable journalists, comics, artists and miscellaneous characters commenting on a variety of issues, The Paper Machete creates a salon culture in a saloon. The podcast features performances from each week's live show, as well as selections from our archives. Past performers have included Sarah Haskins (Infomania's "Target Women"), Paul Brittain (new SNL cast member), Michael Phillips (At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper), Michael Patrick Thornton (ABC's The Practice) and Nathan Rabin (The Onion AV Club). The Paper Machete's live show and podcast are produced by Christopher Piatt and Ali Weiss.
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Podcasts:
In the 5/21/11 show's controversial Food Report, comedian Chloe Ditzel (Impress These Apes) pokes some holes in Chicago's new "It" pastry destination, The Doughnut Vault. Introduction by Christopher Piatt. Recorded at Ricochet's by Anna Weber.
From the archives: Bethany Thomas, now appearing in the Court Theater's Porgy and Bess, sings a deep cut by her favorite singer/songwriter at the 7/10/2010 show. Guitar: Tony Focht. Introduction by Christopher Piatt. Recorded by Kyle Hamman at Ricochet's.
It's been four days since the world ended and we still can't get over Eric & Andy's final farewell to the universe at the 5/21/2011 show. Of course, Harold Camping has since insisted that his Judgement Day prediction was correct -- we're all being judged right now, just not with earthquakes because God is nice, and the world remains on schedule to get totally destroyed on 10/21/11. This makes Eric & Andy's demonstration of last rites a must-listen for the next five months. Introduction by Christopher Piatt. Recorded at Ricochet's by Anna Weber and mixed by Ali Weiss.
Comedian Alan Metoskie (Comedy Sportz) looks at the controversey surrounding rapper Common's White House appearance while revealing his incredibly deep (as in, listener-discretion-advised deep) admiration of the artist. Introduction by Christopher Piatt. Recorded at Ricochet’s on 5/7/11 by Tim Mata for WBEZ
Dan Granata (actor/writer) came to the show on 5/14/11, the anniversary of the Lewis and Clark expedition kick-off, to offer some insight into WTF they were doing. Introduction by Christopher Piatt. Recorded at Ricochet’s on 5/7/11 by Tim Mata for WBEZ
Machete house musician and jug band champion Jonas Friddle plays 3 songs on his banjo at the 5/7/11 show. Jared Facknitz (Beaten by Yuri) on percussion. Introduction by Christopher Piatt. Recorded at Ricochet's on 5/7/11 by Tim Mata for WBEZ
Comedian Hans Holsen (Baby Wants Candy, The Annoyance, The Second City) offers an exclusive peek at the next groundbreaking projects from molecular gastronomy wunderkind Grant Achatz. Introduction by Christopher Piatt. Recorded at Ricochet's on 5/7/11 by Tim Mata for WBEZ
Comedian and Iraq War veteran Matt Ulrich offers a soldier's perspective of the bizarre media frenzy and social network buzz surrounding Osama bin Laden's assassination. Introduction by Christopher Piatt. Recorded at Ricochet’s by Tim Mata for WBEZ.
Faced with major events around the nation and the globe, The Paper Machete calls in "Expert Expats" for the insider perspective. Julie Cowden, an Arkansas native living in Chicago, came to the 5/7/11 show to discuss the tornado devastation in Alabama and throughout the southern states. She gave us an eloquent and chilling glimpse into growing up in tornado alley. Introduction by Christopher Piatt. Recorded at Ricochet's by Tim Mata for WBEZ.
Following the April 2011 Supreme Court decision in AT&T Mobility v Concepcion, Aemilia Scott (writer/actress, Best Church of God) looks at the tide against class action lawsuits in favor of corporate interests -- and the futility of feudal law.
