The Interview Show With Mark Bazer

The Interview Show With Mark Bazer is a talk show in a bar. Held at The Hideout, in Chicago, and FitzGerald's, in Berwyn, IL, and occasionally elsewhere. Est. 2008.

The Interview Show With Mark Bazer is a arts podcast hosted by Mark Bazer, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Mark Bazer hosts The Interview Show With Mark Bazer, a arts show with 10 episodes published.

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  Episode #2

  The Interview Show With Mark Bazer: Paige Lewis

  Jun 30, 202628 minS2

  Paige Lewis' first novel is called "Canon," and it’s a real pleasure. Thoughtful, idiosyncratic and epic, and very funny. Paige is also the author of the poetry collection "Space Struck" and coeditor of "Another Last Call: Poems on Addiction and Deliverance." Paige also teaches at the University of Iowa, so we appreciate them making the trip. Our next show is at FitzGerald's on Aug. 20. It's a Dinner Party, with chef John Manion and music from Gia Margaret. https://www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com/tm-event/the-interview-show-dinner-party-w-mark-bazer-ft-chef-john-manion-and-musician-gia-margaret/ Learn more about The Interview Show With Mark Bazer, including how to see our next live show at theinterviewshowchicago.com.

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  The Interview Show With Mark Bazer: Friko

  Jun 18, 202617 minS2

  We saw Friko perform a sold-out album release show at Metro and had been looking forward to having them on The Interview Show ever since. They didn't disappoint. We hope you'll enjoy this brief convo with all four members of the Chicago-based band, along with a performance of "Seven Degrees," a song on their wonderful second album, "Something Worth Waiting For." It's taken from our show at The Hideout, June 12, 2026. Thank you to everyone at The Hideout, including Keith on sound. Thanks as well to Todd Tue for the photos of the night, Marco Morales for putting this podcast together and David Nagler for our theme music. As well as to everyone who came out to the show. You can find out more about The Interview Show at: www.theinterviewshowchicago.com. Or: @theinterviewshow on Instagram. Learn more about The Interview Show With Mark Bazer, including how to see our next live show at theinterviewshowchicago.com.

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  Episode #7

  Special Episode: The Thursday Murder Club's Richard Osman (The Book Cellar x City Winery)

  Dec 2, 20251 hourS1

  <p>Hi there. Well, I loved this conversation with Richard Osman. The author of "The Thursday Murder Club Mystery" series, including the latest one, "The Impossible Fortune," was as funny and as warm as his books. We also talked about his pre-author days as a quiz show (using the UK term out of respect) creator/producer/host in England. </p><p>Big thanks to The Book Cellar for inviting me to moderate, City Winery for their hospitality, the great audience and Pamela Dorman Books/Viking. I highly recommend these books! And that you share this podcast episode. Happy holidays!</p><p...

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  Episode #7

  Special Episode: Rob Reiner on the Making of Spinal Tap (WBEZ Events)

  Nov 5, 20251h 5mS1

  <p>Sometimes it's good to meet your heroes. </p><p>WBEZ, Chicago's wonderful public radio station, brought director Rob Reiner to Chicago on Sept. 17, as part of its Events series. Reiner is the author of the new book "A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever: The Story of Spinal Tap." </p><p>Some 800 people filled The Music Box to hear Reiner discuss all things "Spinal Tap," along with share a few stories about "The Princess Bride," "The American President" and more. Like when Harrison Ford built his bookshelves.</p><p>It was a real thrill to share the stage with Ro...

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  Episode #6

  The Interview Show With Mark Bazer Ep. 6: The Lemonheads' Evan Dando

  Oct 13, 202542 minS1

  <p>Evan Dando, frontman of The Lemonheads, has a memoir out, "Rumors of My Demise." He made Chicago—more specifically our show on Oct. 5 at FitzGerald's, in Berwyn—the first stop on the book tour. </p><p>The Lemonheads also have a forthcoming album. He didn't perform any songs off it on our show. Instead, in between talking, he played a couple Rolling Stones covers and even some Steely Dan. (He outs himself in the book as a closet Dan fan.)</p><p>Thank you to FitzGerald's and their team for everything.</p><p>Marco Morales for the audio in post...

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