In this conversation, Tom Barnas discusses various topics including music, food, sports, and Chicago landmarks. He talks about his experiences at Windy City Smokeout, a country music festival, and his visit to Paisley Park, the home and studio of Prince. He also shares his thoughts on the book 'Last Comiskey' which explores the history of Comiskey Park, the former home of the Chicago White Sox. Additionally, he mentions the EatsCon culinary event and the Go Green Plaza in Inglewood. Overall, the conversation covers a range of cultural and entertainment topics related to Chicago.

Tom Barnas shares his experiences and stories from his travels around Chicago and beyond. He talks about his visit to Galena, Illinois, home of the Field of Dreams movie location, and the Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa. He also mentions the cozy Duck Inn in Bridgeport and the Illuminarium at Navy Pier. Tom reflects on the importance of war memorials and the significance of freedom on the 4th of July. He concludes by mentioning his conversation with author Jeff Hoffman and upcoming stories on his websit

In this podcast episode, Tom Barnas discusses various topics related to Chicago, including the history of Superdawg, the origin of the Italian beef sandwich, the story of Judy Garland's ruby slippers, the challenges faced by small businesses like Heritage Bikes and Coffee, and the unique performance style of the band Future Islands.