The Big Hairy Eyeball

Gary Vacha has performed in venues that often turned down Pete's bands. In this episode, Gary talks about the importance of music, what influenced him, and what it's like to spend a few decades playing music in and around Chicago.

David C. Smith is an author with quite a few published fantasy and horror novels under his belt. In this episode, part 2 of 2, Dave and Pete go deeper into Dave's early days as a published writer, his latest book, and the importance of author Robert...

David C. Smith is an author with quite a few published fantasy and horror novels under his belt. In this episode, part 1 of 2, Dave and Pete discuss gangsters, his latest book, and Youngstown, Ohio.

Ken Markiewicz is an artist and muralist with a unique style who's work can be found everywhere from homes to hospitals.

Denis Kramer is a guitarist who has played in dozens of bands and who Pete thinks might be a little crazy, but in "the good way."

Catherine Smitko is an actress who was in her 40s when she was cast in her first professional show...at Chicago's Goodman Theatre.

The Big Hairy Eyeball with Pete Pollack starts next week! Better start mapping escape routes...