We are beyond excited to have Glenn Kotche on the show for episode 28. It's a dream come true (although Glenn said we have to have bigger dreams than that!). We talk about how he got started as a drummer, his early career, meeting Jim O'Rourke, playing in Loose Fur, joining Wilco, his solo projects and a whole lot more. Of course, we also talk about Chicago. We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did.

Time stamps:

2:20: When did you start playing drums?

4: Did you always have tunnel vision that you wanted to be a professional musician?

6:45: DId you have anybody who inspired you growing up?

10:55: Who were some of your musical influences growing up?

17:30: What is Chicago like when you come back after graduating college? What's your plan?

20:34: Is the culture that exists in Chicago unique to Chicago or was that happening everywhere?

24:55: What's your best Jim O'Rourke story?

27:36: When did you start getting the urge to make your own percussion instruments?

30: How'd you meet Jeff Tweedy?

36:20: Was there an immediate attraction to how Jeff creates, or did this just feel like another gig?

38:09: Is there going to be a Loose Fur 3?

40: How long did it take you to feel accepted by the band?

41:29: Did you recognize right away that the music you were recording for Yankee Hotel Foxtrot was a big leap forward?

43: How has Wilco's creative process evolved over the past 20 years?

48: When you are getting ready to go on tour, what's the process like?

50: Are there songs that you are really looking forward to playing?

54:45: What's a typical non-touring day like for you?

56: How do you decide what you are going to work on?

57:45: Are you in demand? Do you get a lot of requests to play with people?

59: Thick or thin crust pizza?

60:30: Where is your favorite place to play in town, and where is your favorite place to see a show?

62:30: What makes Chicago a unique music scene?

63: Who are some of your favorite Chicago bands?

65:25: Anything you've been listening to lately?

66:36: What's your favorite cheap drink?

67:30: What are you excited about for the rest of the year?