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Lin Brehmer answers all your burning questions twice a week on the air and anytime you want on your MP3 player. From WXRT, Chicago's Finest Rock - stream at 93XRT.com
Please note: if you subscribed to XRT Podcasts prior to 9/1/2006, you will need to re-subscribe with these links.
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6/22/09: No
Lin explores the use of the negative word "No" in rock and roll songs.
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6/12/09: The Blues
Why does listening to the blues make us feel so good? Lin says the blues were born to sustain us.
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6/8/09: Coffee
Why do we love coffee? Is it because caffiene is one of the only legal substances we can use?
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5/29/09: Nurses
How come school teachers and firemen are always getting accolades but registered nurses aren't getting the same attention?
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5/8/09: Blame
Who should take the blame when things go wrong? Lin looks into the blame game.
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5/1/09: Made Up Words
Are pseudo-words a creative way to sell a product or the bastardization of the English language?
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4/17/09: Dead Rock Stars
Why is the average life span of rock stars 43 years? Lin weighs the problems of rock musicians.
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4/13/09: Cubs Opening Day
Is this finally going to be the year the Cubs win the World Series? Lin hopes the Cubs show him the crazy.
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3/23/09: Mondegreens
Did you ever think you knew the lyrics to a song, only to find out you were singing the wrong words all along?
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3/16/09: Horses Part Two
What is the deal with horse songs? Lin explains the powerful symbolism of horses in lyrics. Part Two.
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3/6/09: Are We There Yet?
Lin says there are so many important questions to be asked on a road trip. So, why is the question "are we there yet?" even asked?
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2/20: Books are Reality
What's the deal with the fingerprint payment and computerized ordering at the deli? There is a catalogue of literature that described the present and future.
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2/11: Valentine
What's an appropriate Valentine's Day gift Lin? He'll tell you in this episode of Lin's Bin.
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2/4: Flirt
What is the difference between sexual harrassment and plain ol' flirting Lin?
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12/5: Music in Relationships
Is music an important part of a relationship? Lin responds with the question, what does a relationship even mean?
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2/2: Guns Part Two
Lin discusses whether you should buy a gun and your reasons behind actually wanting one. Part Two.
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1/30: Guns Part One
Lin discusses whether you should buy a gun and your reasons behind actually wanting one.
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1/26: Facebook
We long for privacy, but why do we need to know what you are doing right now?
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1/19: Obama's Song
In the midst of our country's chaos, the American Dream needs a double shot of inspiration on inauguration. We need a good song, Lin do you have any ideas?
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1/12: Resolutions
What's the deal with New Year's Resolutions? You should probably just wait a week to begin them. Lin gives us some of his favorite.
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11/17: Bars
Which bars are better Lin? The north or south side bars? Don't think you know the answer to this one!
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11/10: Organics
Lin tells us what really is organic in a world of "all natural" labels.
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12/1: Obsession
Lin explains his obsessions and how to cope in this world of obsessions.
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Barack Obama Elected President!
Post-election analysis from Lin Brehmer’s morning show with news anchor Mary Dixon and CBS 2 Political Editor Mike Flannery
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10/24: High School Reunions
Lin explains the real meaning of high school reunions. Is it about those fond memories or does it fill the emptiness of expectations?
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10/10/08: Apple Picking?
Lin answers a listeners question about apple picking. Is the apple picking enough? What else do we need to make the experience that much better?
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10/6/08:The Number Seven
What does the number seven mean and where does it come from? The world in seven days according to Lin.
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10/03/08: Cubs Songs?
Do you have any good songs that will comfort a Cubs fan in exile during this playoff run?
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09/22/08: Evil?
What is Evil? banjo? tasty drinks with cheap tequilla? lima beans in good soup?
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09/19/08: Handshake
Lin helps demistify the handshake. Bump fists, bump fists and blow it out, high five, low five, slip some skin, soul shake, hand shake, air kiss, cheek kiss, hug it out?
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08/27/08: Women Rock
What do Tina Turner and Courtney Love have in common? Lin gives input on women who can rock.
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8/20/08:College
Thinking about pre-med? Lin reflects on his days in college and offers advice to college freshmen.
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8/15/08: Ice Cream Man
What if Lin were the Ice Cream Man? Lin lets listeners know what kind of music he would play if he had the pleasure of rocking around town in the ice cream truck.
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8/1/08 : Sneezing
Lin talks about proper etiquette of responding to someone sneezing.
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7/30/08: Know what I mean?
Are we too obvious and less descrete when we finish a statement with "Ya know what I mean?" Lin shares his thoughts on the popular used phrase, and fills us in on 'what it means.'
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7/25/08: Lifeguard
Demons or dynamos? Lin talks about Chicago lifeguards and how they are percieved these days.
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07/14/08:Night Shift
Lin answers a listeners question about working the night shift. He gives tips about working the small hours just past night time but not quite dawn.
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07/09/08:Bin Bragging
When is it appropriate to brag? When is it necessary to be modest? Lin\\\'s answer.
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06/27/08: George Carlin
Lin speaks about George Carlin live, he shares a great story of George's career and what it would like to see this legend.
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06/09/08:Stimulus Package
Lin discusses economic stimulus money, it's worth, and how he intends to spend his by stimulating everything.
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06/06/08: Bo Diddley
Lin answers a listener's question of if there's been another artist besides Bo Diddley whose beat has been used as much in rock songs and explains his answer in saying that the beat of rock 'n' roll's name is Bo Diddley.
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05/30/08: Salesmen
Lin answers a question pertaining to a listener that teaches a training class on sales and gives music suggestions to liven up the listener's classes.
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5/28/08: T-Shirts
Lin discusses the nostalgia and importance behind the rock t-shirt and delves into the meaning behind his own collection.
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05/23/08: State Cocktail
Lin discusses a listener's comment on Louisiana proclaiming an official state cocktail, and talks about what Illinios' official cocktail should be.
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05/21/08: Left Field
Lin answers a listener's question on which is worse: right or left field, discussing right field as being a place where nothing happens.
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05/19/08:The Next Bob Dylan
Lin discusses what happened to all "the next Bob Dylans" and the curse of being considered the "next great artist."
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05/14/08: Scream
Lin responds to a listener's question on screaming in rock music and describes screaming in rock as the rock star's primal therapy.
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05/12/08: Maturity Part Two
Lin highlights down the "mature" ages in life and the best way to celebrate a 50th! Part two in this two part series.
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05/05/08:Newlyweds
Lin gives advice to newlyweds regarding the next couple of months and years of their lives!
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04/11/08:Guitar Hero
Why is Guitar Hero so much fun? Lessons, commitment, and sore fingers go along with playing the actual guitar, that's why!
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04/30/08:Moving
What Rock and Roll bands are freaked out by moving, besides the "Talking Heads?" Moving is a scary thing.
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04/25/08: Testing Part One
Lin gives advice regarding college entrance exams and the anxiety that surrounds this significant event in teens' lives.
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04/23/08: Freud
Lin talks about the possibilty of Freud's repressed pressure principle and it's relation to rock music.
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04/21/08: Fishing
How does fishing constitute as relaxing? Lin explains the rules to a relaxing fishing experience.
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04/18/08: Small Talk
Do you have to be good at small talk to socialize? Why is it important, can't we just be good at "Big Talk?"
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04/16/08: Taxes
Where did the saying "all we have to do is die and pay taxes" originate from?
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04/14/08: Madonna
Why was Madonna inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Lin describes the significance of the "Princess of Pop."
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04/09/08: Library
How do you convince teenagers that libarians are cool role models and not shushing she-demons?
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04/02/08: Wrigley Field
Wrigley Field was named in 1926 after the Wrigley family bought the rights. Listen as Lin gives the history and why it is so special, like the first night game, 8/8/88.
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03/26/08: Voices in My Head
Who controls the voices in your head? Lin says that we all hear them so listen to find out who he thinks controls them.
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03/24/08: Family Vacation Part Two
Lin gives tips for surviving a family vacation in Florida. He discusses his own experience with family vacations in this two part series.
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03/21/08: Family Vacation Part One
Lin gives tips for surviving a family vacation in Florida. He discusses his own experience with family vacations in this two part series.
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03/14/08: Sushi Part Two
What's the big deal about sushi? Lin continues to answer this question in the second half of this Sushi two part series.
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03/12/08: Bin Stamps
Why do postal stamps always go up strange prices such as two cents? Lin explains why the postal service does this in an era of internet and e-mails.
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03/07/08: Daydream
Lin defines daydreaming as thinking about why we daydream. Listen to Lin sum up this answer.
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03/05/08: Plug Bug
What is the significance of the mural, downtown Chicago, on Dearbon in between Washington St. and Randolph St., titled "Plug Bug"? Lin explains the cultural significance in relation to Chicago Day!
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03/03/08: Karaoke
What is karaoke all about and why do people like it? Should you sing if you have the inability to sing?
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02/27/08 Cussing
How do you express that cussing is a cheasy shot at self-expression?
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02/25/08 Snow Day
What is a snow day and what do you do that day? Lin recommends and explains things to do on a snow day.
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02/11//08 Figure Skating
Why do some men think figure skating is not a sport? Listen as Lin gives his opinion on figure skating!
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01/23/08 Stage Moves Part Two
Who has the best rock stage move? Lin continues to discuss the best rock stage moves. Part two in a three part series.
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01/21/08 Stage Moves Part One
Who has the best rock stage move? Is it Mick's finger shake or Elvis' pelvis shake? Part one in a three part series.
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01/18/08 Cannibals
Have you ever thought about how many calories are in humans? Why are people so interested in cannibalism?
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04/20/07: Clutter?
Why do we save so much stuff, and when we get rid of it, what do we do with it?
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04/16/07: Taxes?
Who said the only things that are certain in life are death and taxes?
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04/02/07: Mondays?
Is it desperation we feel on Mondays? What are the best songs to listen to for a case of the Mondays?
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03/16/07: Grunting?
Blues and rock have long embraced the grunt. What songs have the most quality grunting?
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03/09/07: Knights?
How does one become a knight, and what powers does being one actually give you?
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03/05/07: Jeans?
Can the expert on casual attire help a man age his jeans to perfection?
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02/26/07: Native Americans?
Was The Chief truly a "hostile and abusive" mascot, and how else do Native Americans fare in current culture?
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02/05/07: Post-bowl?
What remains in the wreckage and debris of a big game loss? Is there always "next year?"
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02/02/07: Bears?
With Chicago's team in the big game, what songs about bears will make the ultimate playlist?
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01/12/07: Bears?
Did the Bears win the Superbowl because of one listener's birth?
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10/23/06: Ego?
Will the self-obsessed inherit the Earth? When did the egomaniac become king?
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09/22/06: Rules?
How do you go about breaking rules? Especially the ones that make no sense?
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