Media History
Chicago, IL MEDIASat 07/29/23 played “Frozen Burrito”The Midnight SpecialPODCAST MEDIAMon 07/03/23 Interviewed by Melissa Davis on my Top 5 Comedy SongsWFYI’s Small Studio Signal BoostMichigan City, Indiana MEDIAWed 08/31/22 “Michigan City finally brings back Oktoberfest for Labor Day weekend”Michigan City Post-TribuneValparaiso, IN MEDIAWed 08/31/22 “The Figbeats, Lung, Captain Ambivalent and other bands to play Oktoberfest in Michigan City”Northwest Indiana TimesLocal Public Radio, Podcast MEDIAWed 07/27/22 Chesterton Art Fair advance publicityArt On The AirPodcast MEDIAThu 06/09/22 Weekly podcast guestInterview re featured song “No One Believes Me (Satirical Stranger Things Song)”The FuMPPodcast MEDIAWed 03/02/22 Discussing John Williams’ best non-Star Wars scoresWSTR Galactic Public AccessNational MEDIASat 11/27/21 Played “She Takes Bad Selfies – Polka”Doctor DementoPodcast MEDIAThu 11/18/21 Weekly podcast guestInterview re featured song “She Takes Bad Selfies – Polka”The FuMPHuntington, WV MEDIAThu 09/23/21 Mention in “Tri-State Happenings: ‘Captain Ambivalent’…”The Herald-DispatchFredericksburg, VA MEDIAWed 09/22/21 Interview “Captain Ambivalent pairs funny lyrics with polka power”The Free Lance-StarNorthern Virginia MEDIATue 09/21/21 Interview “Superhero Songwriter ‘Captain Ambivalent’ To Sing”Potomac Local NewsCanandaigua, New York MEDIAMon 09/13/21 Mention in “New features, same vibe: KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival Goes Live”Daily Messenger/MPNnow.comElgin, IL MEDIAFri 09/03/21 Mention in “Spotlight: Ready for the Fringe? Elgin’s arts celebration returns for its 8th year”Daily HeraldElgin, IL MEDIAWed 09/01/21 Mention in “Uncurated slate of artists at Elgin Fringe Festival allows audiences ‘to take a chance'”Daily HeraldPodcast MEDIAWed 09/01/21 Interview and songsWSTR Galactic Public AccessElgin, IL MEDIAMon 08/23/21 Photo in “Elgin Fringe Fest ‘showcases some of the most exciting, unique experiences you can have in the performing arts,’ director says”Elgin Courier-NewsPodcast MEDIAThu 05/13/21 Weekly podcast guestInterview re featured song “Are We There Yet?”The FuMPPodcast MEDIATue 05/04/21 Played “Goin’ Jawa Rap” 1:24:45 inWSTR Galactic Public AccessWaukegan, IL MEDIAWed 03/24/21 “Captain Ambivalent brings accordion, satirical songs to Three Brothers Theatre in Waukegan”Lake County News-SunPodcast MEDIAThu 02/18/21 Interview re featured song “Goin’ Jawa Rap”The FuMPVirtual MEDIAMon 09/21/20 Interview on Facebook LiveElgin Finge Festival – Virtual EditionLocal Public Radio, Podcast MEDIAFri 09/11/20 Spotlight interviewArt On The AirElgin, IL MEDIAThu 09/03/20 Mention in “Show goes on for 2020 Elgin Fringe Fest, with mix of live and online performances starting Friday”Elgin Courier-NewsElgin, IL MEDIAThu 08/27/20 Mention in “Elgin Fringe Festival offers a mix of virtual, live events”Elgin Courier-NewsElgin, IL MEDIAWed 08/26/20 “It’s Fringe Festival Time In Elgin”Elgin Courier-NewsElgin, IL MEDIATue 09/03/19 Mention and photo in “More than 100 performances set for ‘innovative, uncurated’ Elgin Fringe Festival”Daily HeraldValparaiso, IN MEDIASat 07/27/19 Mention in “Front Porch Music staff rallies to rock in the park”Northwest Indiana TimesPodcast MEDIAMon 05/13/19 Theme song contest entry! Segment starts at 7:40.Nobody Listens To Paula PoundstoneValparaiso, IN MEDIAMon 04/15/19 Quoted in “Stars Over Valpo” reportValpolife.comNorthwest Indiana MEDIAFri 01/18/19 “Take your talent to ‘Captain Ambivalent’s Talent Show’ in Michigan City”Dig The DunesLocal Public Radio, Podcast MEDIAMon 12/10/18 Rebroadcast 5:00 PM – 6:00 PMArt On The AirLocal Public Radio, Podcast MEDIAFri 12/07/18 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMInterview with live performancesArt On The AirElgin, IL MEDIAWed 09/05/18 Mention in “Fringe Festival offers performances, after parties in Elgin”Daily HeraldBlog MEDIAFri 08/24/18 Featured in “Star Tunes: Five Lesser Known Star Wars Inspired Jams”The Pop InsiderIndianapolis MEDIASun 08/19/18 “… a tongue-in-cheek, satirical look at the American landscape since we all fell asleep one night in 2016 and awakened in disbelief, confusion, and despair… It’s about the lyrics. And that’s why you should go and listen to this show.”ReviewIndyFringe Talks BlogIndianapolis, IN MEDIASat 08/18/18 “… a rollicking, entertaining hour full of lots of great music and lots of family-friendly fun.”ReviewPlays With John and Wendy BlogChicago, IL MEDIASat 04/14/18 Played “Heisenberg”The Midnight SpecialThree Oaks, MI MEDIASun 02/04/18 Photo in “A Lighthearted Open Mic Night”Harbor County NewsElgin, IL MEDIAFri 09/15/17 “Captain Ambivalent’s catchy songs and clever insights will have you saying to yourself “oh yeah, that’s right” before he moves on to the next part of his nerdy tale. A crowd-pleaser with an accordion, this show is definitely worth seeing”ReviewElgin WalkaboutElgin, IL MEDIATue 09/12/17 Mention in “Elgin Fringe Festival returns this week”Daily HeraldPittsburgh, PA MEDIAWed 04/05/17 “Unpredictable Treasure: The Fringe Fest Day 3” reviewPittsburgh In The RoundPittsburgh, PA MEDIASat 04/01/17 “Friday Fringe at AIR” reviewPittsburgh In The RoundElgin, IL MEDIAThu 09/15/16 “Captain Ambivalent is a nerd-rock virtuoso on a sparkly gold accordion, as well as an array of toy instruments, augmented by multimedia, multiple costume changes, and a blast from the past animated by forced air.”ReviewThe Elgin ReviewElgin, IL MEDIATue 09/13/16 Photo in “New acts, more artists add depth, variety to Elgin Fringe Festival”Daily HeraldPodcast MEDIAMon 09/12/16 Interview with live performancesAre You Famous Yet?Chicago, IL MEDIASat 09/10/16 Played “You Can’t Sing, You’re Ugly, And The Sixties Are Over”The Midnight SpecialElgin, IL MEDIAWed 09/07/16 Photo in “Elgin festival puts the Fringe front and center”Elgin Courier-NewsElgin, IL MEDIAWed 02/03/16 Mention in “Celebrating Valentine’s Day through art, performance in Elgin”Daily HeraldElgin, IL MEDIAWed 09/02/15 ProfileBravo (arts and culture paper)Indianapolis, IN MEDIAThu 08/20/15 ReviewJay Harvey Upstage BlogIndianapolis, IN MEDIATue 08/18/15 ReviewNUVO (alternative/arts paper)Indianapolis, IN MEDIATue 08/18/15 ReviewPlays With John and Wendy BlogIndianapolis, IN MEDIAWed 08/12/15 interview: “Chatting Up The Captain”NUVO (alternative/arts paper)Nationwide TV MEDIAWed 07/29/15 10th Anniversary Special montage behind Piers Morgan saying “I quickly realized I would have absolutely no idea what was coming out next on stage,” about 54 minutes inAmerica’s Got TalentSouth Bend, IN MEDIAThu 07/23/15 “The Thousand Mile Song”WNIT Michiana’s Rising StarNationwide TV MEDIATue 06/02/15 Cameo in dance-off segment playing “Pump Up The Jam” solo on accordion just past the third commercial breakAmerica’s Got TalentInternational MEDIAThu 03/05/15 Semi-Finalist (Comedy/Novelty)International Songwriting CompetitionPodcast MEDIAMon 11/17/14 Explained why Captain Ambivalent was their favorite guest in their first fifty episodesAre You Famous Yet?South Bend, IN MEDIAFri 08/08/14 Live “Are We There Yet?”WNIT Michiana’s Rising StarSouth Bend, IN MEDIAThu 07/31/14 Live “Eclipsed By Your Behind”WNIT Michiana’s Rising StarLocal MEDIASat 07/26/14 Cameo on “PierogiFest” SegmentMANCOW TVPodcast MEDIAMon 07/07/14 Interview with live performancesAre You Famous Yet?Salem, OR MEDIAWed 04/09/14 Interview with live performancesTara Hathaway’s “More Accordion!”South Bend, IN MEDIASun 04/06/14 Sunday print edition photo promoting 4/1 web videoSouth Bend TribuneSouth Bend, IN MEDIATue 04/01/14 “The Hero Song” (with dinosaur) on the “Press Play” video seriesSouth Bend TribuneValparaiso, IN MEDIATue 02/04/14 Interview with live performancesMickey Camp’s “Songs From Camp”Valparaiso, IN MEDIAMon 08/05/13 Mention in “Front Porch Festival unites music lovers”Northwest Indiana TimesSouth Bend, IN MEDIAFri 08/02/13 Live “Everything”WNIT Michiana’s Rising StarMerrillville, IN MEDIAFri 07/26/13 Played “Captain Ambivalent Theme Song” during interview with Chad Clifford about the First Annual Front Porch Music Festival89.1 FM The LakeshoreChicago, IL MEDIASun 05/12/13 Played “Rebecca’s Reindeer-Snowflake Christmas Socks”WXRT Local AnestheticValparaiso, IN MEDIAFri 05/03/13 Live variety benefit program with infamous accordion breakdown and a capella version of “Eclipsed By Your Behind”WVLP-LPMerrillville, IN MEDIAThu 11/29/12 Song and interview on Tavis Buchan’s “Lakeshore Drive” show 4:40-5:0089.1 FM The LakeshoreNorthwest IN MEDIAMon 10/29/12 Feature “Kidnapped dreams? Captain Ambivalent to the rescue”Post-TribuneMerrillville, IN MEDIAThu 10/11/12 Song and interview on Tavis Buchan’s “Lakeshore Drive” show 4:40-5:0089.1 FM The LakeshoreValparaiso, IN MEDIATue 10/09/12 Interview with live performancesMickey Camp’s “Songs From Camp”San Luis Obispo, CA MEDIAMon 08/27/12 Song on “Songwriters at Play” program/podcastSongwriters At PlayValparaiso, IN MEDIATue 05/08/12 Interview with live performancesMickey Camp’s “Songs From Camp”National MEDIASat 03/31/12 Played “Captain Ambivalent Theme Song”Doctor DementoText Adventure Game MEDIAMon 03/26/12 Victory song at end of text adventure gameNarrow Your EyesHarbor County, MI MEDIAFri 03/16/12 Acorn Theater open mic broadcastWRHC-LPValparaiso, IN MEDIASun 11/13/11 Live “Best of Front Porch Open Mic” specialWVLP-LP