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Chicago Foodcast

Episode 2: “Baconius Festivus Maximus”

Special coverage of Baconfest 2011

Running Time: 60:10

Chicago Foodcast

Episode Description: The follow up to the greatest debut in podcast history (according to undisclosed sources), the second episode of Chicago Foodcast delves into one of the most wonderful festivals known to man, Baconfest. Bill and Archie run down interviews with the event’s organizers, as well as chefs from Signature Room, Wow Bao, Nana, Quince, Park Grill, Meatyballs Mobile, RB Grill, Paddy Longs, Chizakaya and The Bristol, not to mention the proprietors of Bacon fragrance, Salted Caramel Company and Nonna Santi’s Biscotti. Bill and Archie also discuss their extensive sampling at the event, adding La Madia, Naha and Red Canary to the mix. They also talk about recent meals at Caffe Baci, Chicken Planet and Lumes Pancake House. They also delve into the recent Goose Island purchase. The “Snack Break!” segment debuts with Pop Chips, as well as “Hey, Fatty! Whatcha been eatin?”

Music on this episode – Scomber’s “Poke in the Eye (Pig Flu That Way)” via ccmixter. (more…)

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C2E2 Photo Gallery – Day Three, Part III – Matt Peters

Okay, so this is officially the last gallery we have to post from C2E2. It’s been a long road, and rather than a celeb, this one is headlined by the great Matt Peters doing a cool thing by giving away a pretty awesome Thor hammer on children’s day. So, hooray for kindness. All photos copyright Pads & Panels, by Matt Peters. (more…)

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C2E2 Photo Gallery – Day Three, Part I – Bill Jones

The first gallery from the final day of C2E2 features the dapper gents of Cyanide and Happiness, Archie and Matt in costume (along with so many others), sculpting, a protest and a walk through the webcomics pavilion. All photos copyright Pads & Panels, by Bill Jones. (more…)

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C2E2 Photo Gallery – Day Three, Part II – Bill Jones

In what may be the final gallery from C2E2 for Pads & Panels, Bill captured a clone butting in on a Spider-Man photo-op, the Wee Ninja doing epic battle with the Threadless Fridge, and Art Baltazar illustrating. All images copyright Pads & Panels, by Bill Jones. (more…)

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C2E2 Photo Gallery – Archie Easter

Archie is another case of tardiness when it comes to sending his photos, but we love the guy. And check it out! He got to meet Svengoolie. How awesome is that? So, we decided we’d post his photo gallery anyways. Make sure to check it out, as it contains 32 more awesome photos from the show floor at C2E2. All photos copyright Pads & Panels, by Archie Easter. (more…)

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C2E2 Photo Gallery – Tom Braaksma

And now Pads & Panels presents the Tom Braaksma C2E2 gallery. Why does Tom Braaksma get a gallery of his own, you ask? Well, he didn’t quite turn his photos in as early as everyone else for the daily posts, but we still thought he had some sweet shots, so we’re giving him his own space. Jedi do battle, Wolverine meets Capt. Jack, and zombie protesters feed off fear. All photos copyright Pads & Panels, by Tom Braaksma. (more…)

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C2E2 Photo Gallery – Day Two, Part IV – Bill Jones

In Bill’s final gallery from Day Two, Link takes a nap, Archie takes a call, Marvel gives away swag, and the entire gang goes up against 100 ounces of 3 Floyds’ Zombie Dust. All photos copyright Pads & Panels, by Bill Jones. (more…)

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C2E2 Photo Gallery – Day Two, Part III – Matt Peters

We go over to Matt Peters for the next patch of C2E2 photos. In this batch, a whole lot more cosplayin’ goes down, and Bill goes one-on-one with a Quidditch player. All photos copyright Pads & Panels, by Matt Peters. (more…)

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C2E2 Photo Gallery – Day Two, Part II – Bill Jones

As promised, Bill took a lot of pictures on Day Two of C2E2, and this isn’t the beginning or the end of them. In this batch, children dress up in awesome superhero costumes, Danny McBride signs to promote Your Highness at the Dark Horse booth, cosplay continues to happen, and Matt and site friend Issac go head-to-head in Street Fighter. All photos copyright Pads & Panels, by Bill Jones. (more…)

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C2E2 Photo Gallery – Day Two, Part I – Bill Jones

The second day of C2E2 was even more action-packed than the first, and Pads & Panels had more reporters out in the field. The photo galleries continue, with many more to come. For now, this one offers up 25 shots from early in Day Two, from Bill. Tony Moore makes an appearance and Jerry “The King” Lawler signs a photo for Batman. Photos copyright Pads & Panels, by Bill Jones. (more…)

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