Blue Island Radio Podcast
226 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThe Blue Island Radio Podcast is primarily a music & interview podcast from Blue Island, Illinois featuring a wide range of musical styles. Our host, Brandon Z. also conducts interviews with locals musicians and artists.
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Vinyl Fridays No. 25 with Guest DJ Jimmy Munoz aka Jimmy Conyak
April 12, 2024 12:59 - 2 hours - 177 MBOn this week's episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon and AP Lindsay play host to Blue Island legend Jimmy Munoz. Traditionally a House DJ, Jimmy has been DJing for many years (unlike Brandon) has appeared on Vocalo, and a number of his mixes can be heard on Mixcloud. On today's episode Jimmy dives into the deep end of the freeform pool and mixes in a number of favorites with an equal amount of surprises. They also talk about Blue Island, of course, and Jimmy's sense of style. Vinyl Frid...
Vinyl Fridays No. 24 with Guest DJ Jason Berry
March 29, 2024 13:39 - 2 hours - 170 MBBrandon and AP Lindsay welcome back one of their favorite guests and DJs, Mr. Jason Berry. The last time Jason was on the show he played sets of Twee and Twee-Adjacent songs that were not available (to the best of his knowledge) on streaming sites like Spitofy or what-have-you) and this time he challenges Brandon to a duel of short songs. Who can play the shortest songs without mis-cueing, in the least amount of time. May the shortest set win! You will hear songs by Fuzzbox, The Judys, The ...
Vinyl Fridays No. 23 - with Guest DJs The Ex-Bombers
March 15, 2024 13:08 - 2 hours - 182 MBOn this week's episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon & AP Lindsay are joined by The Ex-Bombers, Nancy & Kitty. Wether you call it "Beatnik Spy Jazz" or "Psychadelic Blues" The Ex-Bombers bring the noise and the fun. And today they bring an eccelctic selection of deepcuts and old favorites. But as Nancy said, "A good song is a good song" while Brandon plays some moldy old 45s that he wrestled from the clutches of an albino racoon. Vinyl Fridays theme song by Dazzleflage Bed music:...
Vinyl Fridays No.22 with Guest DJs Sweetie
March 01, 2024 13:35 - 1 hour - 137 MBOn this week’s episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon and AP Lindsay are joined once again by the members of Sweetie who cobble together a melange of soundtracks, jazz, punk, garage and local acts in their latest vinyl set. You will hear My Brightest Diamond, A Certain Ratio, Local H, Half Japanese, The Trashmen, Leslie Gore and more! They will be celebrating the release of the video for their new single "Showgirl" on Friday March 15th at the G-Man Tavern in Chicago, along with Shannon Candy, ...
Vinyl Fridays No.21 with Guest DJs Stacey/DC & Jeff Gilman
February 23, 2024 13:37 - 2 hours - 169 MBIt's a New Wave, Post-Punk, Synth Pop Party on this weeks Viny Fridays episode as Brandon and AP Lindsay welcome back DJs Stacey/DC and This Margin Walker, Jeff Gilman, to the Blue Island Radio Podcast studio to play some records and talk about the monthly New Wave night they host at the Rock Island Public House in beautiful Blue Island, Illinois. On today's episode you will hear songs by Liquid Liquid, Shopping, Wolf Parade, The Primitives, Fuzzbox, Chromatics, Japan, DEVO, Future Islands a...
Vinyl Fridays No. 20 with Brandon and AP Lindsay
February 09, 2024 14:17 - 2 hours - 139 MBOn the first Vinyl Friday episode of the 2024 season we have a rematch between AP Lindsay and DJ Silver Boots aka Brandon. It’s a battle go the ages as these two titans of the ones-and-two’s go head-to-head in a battle of the ages. Who will emerge victorious in this DJ battle to the death! On this episode you will here music by Cate Le Bon, Dengue Fever, Lutheran Heat, The Coathangers, CocoRosie, Trio, Billy Bragg, The Ex-Bombers and more! Main Theme song: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann ...
BIRP 170 - The Graduating Classs of 20203 (part 2)
January 31, 2024 18:13 - 2 hours - 118 MBWelcome to part two of The Graduating Class of 2023. This is the one where you will find the music of (nearly) all the bands that were discussed in part 1 including The Butthole Surfers, Sinead O'Connor, Tina Turner, Harry Belafonte, David Crosby, and many more! Main Theme song: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio Patreon: patreon.com/blueislandradio
BIRP 169 - The Graduating Class of 2023 (part 1)
January 31, 2024 17:44 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBBetter late than never, but the first episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast is finally here and like "Who Shot JR?" it's a two- parter! On this first part Brandon is joined by AP Lindsay and Mike Tucker to discuss the graduating class of 2023. The musicians that we love, the ones that were influential, the ones that will live on forever even though they have moved on to the great beyond. They also take phone calls from listeners, talk about celebrity encounters and of course Smash Mou...
BIRP 167 - The 6th Annual Reading of The Seinfeld
December 20, 2023 19:43 - 33 minutes - 37.9 MBIt's time again for the annual reading of The Seinfeld, where Brandon and the Blue Island Radio Podcast Players do a dramatic reading of a classic Seinfeld episode. This year the crew takes on The Old Man aka The Goiter episode. (Season four, episode #18) Main Theme song: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio Twitter: @birp60406 Patreon: patreon.com/blueislandradio
BIRP 166 - THE WAR ON XMAS MUSIC /WINTER MIX
December 17, 2023 15:54 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBOn this year's winter, holiday, war on xmas music episode we will hear songs about winter affective disorder, tackle the question of wether santa claus is a hippie, and then get Horny for Hanukkah. We'll also hear one of the worst christmas songs evert written. You'll hear songs by The Chambers Brothers, The Fastbacks, Glam Chops, Redd Kross, Tiny Tim and more! Main Theme song: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio Twitter: @birp60406 Patreon: ...
Vinyl Fridays 19 - Guest DJs Ali Jakobson & Jen Sabella
November 24, 2023 16:41 - 2 hours - 160 MBOn today's episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon and AP Lindsay are joined by not one but two guest DJs, Ali Jakobson & Jen Sabella. If you're from the Blue Island area you may have seem them spinning playing the bops that got the people dancing at the Pride Dance Party at The Rock Island Public House in June. Listen, as they return to the 1s & 2s and play nearly two hours of jammers by Palehound, Being Dead, Dehd, Jenny Lewis, Pixel Grip, Fire-Toolz, Gravy Train, Olivia Rodrigo, Cate Le Bon, E...
Vinyl Fridays 18 with DJ Brandon
November 10, 2023 14:37 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBOn this week;s edition od Vinyl Fridays Bandon is left alone in the studio. This is never a good idea becuase he gets ideas that never translate into a cohesive set of music. On this episode you will hear The Grateful Dead, Neu, Cluster, Kraftwerk, Giorgio Moroder, Los Wakamonos, Andre Williams, Kool and The Gang, Dominitrix Sleeps Tonight, Art of Noise and more. Main Theme song: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio Twitter: @birp60406 Patreon...
Vinyl Fridays No. 17 with Guest DJ Scottie Armstrong
October 20, 2023 13:50 - 2 hours - 148 MBOn this week's Vinyl Fridays episode Brandon and AP Lindsay welcome Scottie Armstrong back to the Blue Island Radio Podcast studio. Scottie got everyone shakin' their ass at the Rock Island Public Houses Pride Dance Party back in June, but today she will highlight the heavier side of her music collection with songs that would sound best coming from the speakers of an El Camino, several songs that only a stripper could love, and a record that she found on the street. And of course, Brandon s...
BIRP 165 - HALLOWEEN NUGGEST VOL. 8
October 19, 2023 15:50 - 1 hour - 96.7 MBWe're back with another installment of of spooky Halloween songs about ghoosts, werewolves, zombies and what-have-you. There's even a song about a Disco Dracula.
Vinyl Fridays No. 16 with Guest DJ John Gaetano
October 06, 2023 14:12 - 1 hour - 123 MBVINYL FRIDAYS 16 - JOHN GAETANO On this week’s episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon and AP Lindsay are joined in the studio by local musician John Gaetano. Together they play a nearly 90 minute set of music from Chicago and Chicago adjacent bands including Rights of The Accused, Skafish, The Arrivals, The Ex-Bombers, and Mystery Actions, just to name a few. But we’ll also hear songs from several of John’s projects including Patir Filius, The Human Trials, and Sasquatch Turf War. Links: htt...
Vinyl Fridays No. 15 with Guest DJ SWEETIE
September 15, 2023 15:53 - 2 hours - 170 MBOn today's episode of Vinyl Fridays AP Lindsay & Brandon welcome two guest DJs Birdy and Ryan from the Chicago band Sweetie. Together they create a Frankenstein's Monster of an episode with genres ranging from Jazz to New Wave to Classical, Show Tunes and Punk. Also, don't forget to check out Sweetie at the Blue Island Beer Company on Saturday, September 30th (2023) for the H.O.O.F (Hands Off Our Festival) Fest celebrating the women, femmes and thems of the Chicago Punk Scene. Hayley and...
Vinyl Fridays No. 14 with Guest DJ Rudy Zamora Jr.
September 08, 2023 13:06 - 1 hour - 121 MBOn this week's episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon is joined by guest DJ Rudy Zamora Jr., his brother from the same mother, who plays a selection of odd-ball oldies with a number of songs about animals. And Brandon scrambles to keep up with his selection of garage sale rejects. Thanks for listening. ------------------------------------------------------------- Main Theme song: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio Twitter: @birp60406 Patreon: patr...
Vinyl Fridays No. 13 - Guest DJ Mike Tucker
September 01, 2023 14:15 - 1 hour - 133 MBOn this week's episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon and AP Lindsay are joined by guest DJ Mike Tucker who pays tribute to one of his favorite DJs, the legendary Chicago DJ Mike Biondi. Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio If you’d like to support the show visit Patreon.com/blueislandradio
Vinyl Fridays No. 12 with Guest DJ Jason Vycas
August 18, 2023 12:47 - 2 hours - 152 MBVINYL FRIDAYS 12 - JASON VYCAS Get your devil horns ready because on this week’s episode of Vinyl Fridays we get HEAVY, as Brandon and AP Lindsay are joined by fellow Blue Islander and heavy metal enthusiast, Jason Vycas. So prepare to have your mortal soul, not to mention your hearing, brutalized by 90 minutes of straight up devil music as Jason plays some choice cuts from his collection and Brandon plays some metal adjacent records, cover songs and moldy old discs he found in the crawl...
Vinyl Fridays No. 11 with Guest DJ Kevin Barron
August 06, 2023 13:42 - 2 hours - 145 MBVinyl Fridays No. 11 with Guest DJ Kevin Barron On this week's installment of Vinyl Fridays Brandon is joined by guest DJ Kevin Barron. Some may know him for his work in industrial music, and some may know him for his enthusiasm for documenting the historical sites of the south suburbs of Chicago on his web site southcookexplore.com and his Instagram account @southcookexplore, check 'em out. Kevin forces Brandon out of his comfort zone with some deep industrial cuts while Brandon, as ...
Vinyl Fridays No. 10 - Guest DJ Joe Sowinski
July 28, 2023 13:50 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBOn today's episode of Vinyl Fridays we are joined by podcast regular Joe Sowinski who shares some selections from his record collection with an emphasis on records purchased from his local record store Let's Boogie Records & Tapes. And of course, Brandon plays some beat up old records he found in the alley. Main Theme song: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio Twitter: @birp60406 Patreon: patreon.com/blueislandradio
Vinyl Fridays No. 9 with Guest DJ Jeff Gilman
July 14, 2023 13:04 - 2 hours - 122 MBWelcome to another episode of Vinyl Fridays on the Blue Island Radio Podcast! On today's show Brandon is joined by guest DJ Jeff Gilman (one half of the now defunct DJ Duo, These Old Men They Play Records). Everything from Tuxedo Moon to The Supremes and everything in between! Than k You for listening. Main Theme song: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio Twitter: @birp60406 Patreon: pattern.com/blueislandradio
Vinyl Fridays 8 - The High School Years
June 16, 2023 12:33 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBOn this week's edition of Vinyl Fridays Brandon re-visits some records from his years in high school where he was captain of the football team, prom king, got straight As, had perfect attendance for all six years, and of course, exquisite taste in clothes and music. Thank You for listening! If you're in the Blue Island/Chicago area and are interested in being a guest DJ please drop us a line at [email protected] c/o Brandon If you have any complaints about today's episode pleas...
Vinyl Fridays 7 with Guest DJ Jason Berry
June 02, 2023 16:20 - 2 hours - 124 MBTo twee or not to twee, that is the question we are asking, but not necessarily answering on today’s installment of Vinyl Fridays as this week's guest DJ Jason Berry, plays a seamless mix of soul, twee, and what-have-you. And as usual Brandon derails the show with his mix of dime-store leftovers and bargain bin boners. Main Theme song: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio Twitter: @birp60406 If you’d like to support the show visit Patreon.c...
Vinyl Fridays 6 - with Guest DJ AP Lindsay
May 19, 2023 15:21 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBOn this week's episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon is joined by AP Lindsay who spins some of her favorite tracks from her small but growing collection of records and Brandon, of course, plays his usual filler. You will hear Wanda Jackson, Leonard Nimoy, Shannon Shaw, The Bee Gees and more. You'll also hear how Cookie Monster wants to munch your cookies!
Vinyl Fridays 5 - with Guest DJ Stacey Goldschmidt
May 05, 2023 14:38 - 1 hour - 104 MBOn today's episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon is joined in the studio by film maker, photographer, musician and vinyl enthusiast Stacey Goldschmidt. She has a very fine record collection and plays some selections from her set from Record Store Day. Oh yeah, and Brandon plays some beat up old records as well. You'll hear Jilted John, Nation of Language, The Records, Future Islands, and many more!
BIRP 165 - Songs in the Key of Seymour Stein
April 25, 2023 15:28 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBOn today's episode Brandon pays tribute to Sire Records co-founder Seymour Stein who passed away on April 2nd. During his time with Sire he was responsible for signing The Ramones, Talking Heads, The Pretenders and Madonna. And for better or for wrose he is also credited with inventing the term New Wave.
VINYL FRIDAYS 4 - 4th Times the Charm
April 14, 2023 14:21 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBWelcome to Vinyl Fridays on the Blue Island Radio Podcast, where your host, Brandon plays one hour of records from the Blue Island Radio Podcast record library without his usual jibba-jabba getting in the way. On today's episde Brandon works on a rough draft of the set he will be playing at the Rock Island Public House on Saturday, September 22nd for Record Store Day. In this set you may hear The Ventures, The Screamers, Big Black, The Coathangers, Yaz, Automatic and more!
Viny Fridays Volume 3 - Do the 45
March 31, 2023 14:24 - 1 hour - 135 MBIt's Friday, which means it's time for another episode of Vinyl Fridays, where Brandon plays one hour of continuous music without all the jibba-jabba, from the Blue Island Radio Podcast record library. Well, there might be a little jibba, but not so much jabba. On today's episode you will hear songs from Lutheran Heat, Jan Bradley, Weird Paul, The Showmen and more!
Vinyl Fridays - Volume Two
March 17, 2023 14:05 - 1 hour - 96 MBVinyl Fridays continues with another hour long set of music without the sound clips or Brandon's inane jibba-jabba, from the Blue Island Radio Podcast record library. A Spontaneous, free-form selection of songs that may or may not include Kraftwerk, Half-Japanese, Automatic, Yipes! and more.
Vinyl Fridays - Volume one
March 03, 2023 18:01 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBWelcome to the first episode of Blue Island Radio Podcast's Vinyl Fridays. One hour of straight vinyl straight from the BIRP vinyl library. No digital files, sound clips, themes or Brandon's jibba jabba, just one continous set of music. If you have records and would like to bring them in and have them played please drop us a line at [email protected]
BIRP 164 - Love for Sale - Songs in the key of LOVE
February 12, 2023 14:03 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBIn honor of VD Day, today's episode of the podcast is dedicated to the "Love" song. Songs about finding love, losing love, and wanting love; the love of beans, the love of volcanoes, baseball cards and what-have-you. You'll hear songs by Eartha Kitt, Tiny Tim, The Lurkers, The Turtles, The Exbats and more. ____________________________________________________ Mini-Intro song by Niko Riley Main Theme song: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio Tw...
BIRP 163 - Mini Episode with AP Lindsay & Zachary Jeffries
February 01, 2023 22:56 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MBOn today's episode Brandon sits down with AP Lindsay to discuss her upcoming pop-up at Solemn Oath Brewing in Chicago and her ongoing project Three Sides with her partner in food Becky Carson. Then they welcome their friend and author Zachary Jeffries to discuss his new book Angel of Fate which will be released into the world on February 14th, 2023. Follow Three Sides @Threesideschicago Follow Zachary Jeffries at zjeffries.com
BIRP 162 - The Graduating Class of 2022
January 18, 2023 16:12 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBOn the first episode of the year Brandon honors the graduating class of 2022. The musicians who moved on to the great beyond but who's music will be with us forever. We remember, Ronnie Spector, Terry Hall, Keith Levene, Loretta Lynn and more! Mini-Intro song by Niko Riley Main Theme song: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio If you’d like to support the show visit Patreon.com/blueislandradio
BIRP 161 - The Reading of The Seinfeld: The Conversion
December 21, 2022 15:51 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBIt's finally here, the Reading of The Seinfeld! This year Brandon and the Blue Island Radio Podcast Players got together to do a dramatic reading of the classic Seinfeld episode "The Conversion" where George converts to Latvian Orthodox for a woman. Thanks for listening and Happy Holidays!
BIRP 160 - HOLIDAY MADNESS Vol. 5
December 15, 2022 15:56 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBIt's December, which means it's cold, it's dark by 4pm, and it's time for another installment of Holiday MADNESS! Holiday songs for the rest of us. On today's episode you will hear songs by Buck Owens, Captain Sensible, The Go Gos, Alice Bag and more! Thanks for listening.
BIRP 159 - OH, CANADA: The Sounds of the Great White North
December 08, 2022 17:15 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBOn today's episode of the podcast Brandon explores the vast musical landscape that is Canada. Bands featured on today's episode include Ronnie Hawkins, The Ugly Ducklings, The Mynah Birds, Polyester Explosion and more! Mini-Intro song by Niko Riley Main Theme song: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio Twitter: @birp60406 If you’d like to support the show visit Patreon.com/blueislandradio
BIRP 158 - Halloween Nuggets Vol. 7
October 21, 2022 13:56 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBIt's October, which means it's time for the latest installment of Blue Island Radio Podcast's Halloween extravaganza where Brandon plays songs about ghoosts, goblins, phantoms, creeps, frankensteins, vampires, zombies, devils and what-have-you. With music by The Fortunes, Lord Luther, Kay Bell & The Spacemen, Jan Terri, The Cell Phones and more! Thanks for listening!
BIRP 157- Special Guest: Author Zack Jeffries
October 12, 2022 14:05 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBOn today's episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast Brandon and AP Lindsay are joined in the studio by author Zack Jeffries who, under the pen names Z and Zachary Jeffries, has written a number of middle grade science fiction and young adult fantasy books including The Hide & Seek Chronicles, Pro Wrestling Saves the Earth, The Unseen Curse, and the soon to be released ANgel of Fate. Listen as they discuss reading, writing, and wrestling bears. Mini-Intro song by Niko Riley Main Theme s...
BIRP 156 - Ivan & Joe Nava from Tizoc
September 27, 2022 16:33 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBOn today's episode of the podcast Brandon is joined in the studio by Alternative Latin Rock band Tizoc whose single Los Pajaros is now available on all streaming services. And they'll also be appearing at the Blue Island Beer Company on Saturday, October 15th. Thanks for listening! Mini-Intro song by Niko Riley Main Theme song: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio Twitter: @birp60406 If you’d like to support the show visit Patreon.com/blueisland...
BIRP 155 - Sha-Na Boom Boom! - The Sounds of Illin' noise - Part 1
September 07, 2022 15:04 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBOn today's episode of the podcast Brandon finally dips his toes into the musical waters of his home state of Illinois. Since there is such a wide variety of music and bands both old and new that come out of Illinois, it would be impossible to even scratch the surface with just one episode. So consider this part 1 of an ongoing series of episode dedicated to the music/sounds of Illinois. Thanks for listening. Mini-Intro song by Niko Riley Main Theme song: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Instagra...
BIRP 154 - THE BIRD IS THE WORD
July 30, 2022 15:44 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBThere are thousands of songs that are either about a bird, use the imagery of birds, have the name of a bird in the title etc. In fact, with the exception of maybe "Love", there are probably more "bird" songs than any other type of song. On today's episode we will be listening to songs about ducks, chickens, turkeys, eagles and even a jailbird. Mini-Intro song by Niko Riley Main Theme song: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio Twitter: @birp60406 ...
THE GESTURES - RUN, RUN, RUN
July 19, 2022 15:34he Gestures were an early rock band from Mankato, Minnesota and their first single “Run, Run, Run” is today’s song of the week. Several bands from the 1960s had songs titled ‘Run Run Run’ (with and without commas) including The Who, The Velvet Underground and The Third Rail, but The Gestures were first; though none of them had much in common outside of their names. The song made it to 44 on the Billboard Hot 100 in December of 1964, and the band made an appearance on American Bandstand and t...
BIRP 153 - I WANNA DO IT - THE SOUNDS of WISCONSIN pt.1
July 08, 2022 14:17 - 1 hour - 63 MBTHE SOUNDS of WISCONSIN - PART 1 - THE EARLY DAYS On today’s episode of the podcast Brandon stays close to home and explores the musical lineage of his neighbor to the north, the land of beer and cheese, Wisconsin! Part one of two episodes, this first collection of songs will focus primarily on the music being made in the areas surrounding the big bad city of Milwaukee from the 1950s - 1970. And part two will focus almost exclusively on Milwaukee from the 1970s and beyond. Mini-Intro son...
BIRP 152 - STEEV CUSTER
June 25, 2022 14:19 - 1 hour - 71 MBOn today’s episode of the podcast Brandon and AP Lindsay are joined by special guest Steev Custer who, as a member of such bands as Fractured Adolescents, My Big Beautiful, Boneyard Brawlers, The Bomb, and Death & Memphis, has been an active member of the Chicagoland music scene for more than 30 years. Together they discuss Steev’s hometown Joliet, IL., band life, and the one through line through each of these bands, his friend and bandmate Paul Garcia. We also discuss his Fine Tunes School ...
BIRP 152 - STEEV CUSTER from Death & Memphis
June 25, 2022 14:19 - 1 hour - 71 MBOn today’s episode of the podcast Brandon and AP Lindsay are joined by special guest Steev Custer who, as a member of such bands as Fractured Adolescents, My Big Beautiful, Boneyard Brawlers, The Bomb, and Death & Memphis, has been an active member of the Chicagoland music scene for more than 30 years. Together they discuss Steev’s hometown Joliet, IL., band life, and the one through line through each of these bands, his friend and bandmate Paul Garcia. We also discuss his Fine Tunes School ...
Song of The Week - Peanut Duck by Marsha Gee
June 15, 2022 16:19The only thing that we know about “Peanut Duck” is that it was recorded in Philadelphia in 1965. But it’s unknown, or at the very least unclear, who actually played on and sang the song. Supposedly, it was recorded during a drunken late night session and then shelved with no intention of it ever being released. The recording survived only as an acetate, which was eventually discovered in the ‘80s by a British DJ who took it back to England, and released is as a bootleg on Joker Records. Not ...
BIRP 151 - CHICAGO STYLE with Nick and King Onion
June 09, 2022 18:59 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBOn today's episode of the podcast Brandon is joined by friends and fellow Blue Islanders Nick Stankus and Scottie "King Onion" Armstrong to discuss Chicago and some of the things that make it unique. Hint: It's just 90 minutes of people talking about pizza. Oh yeah, and they also take some phone calls. Mini-Intro song by Niko Riley Main Theme song: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio Twitter: @birp60406 If you’d like to support the show visit Pat...
BIRP 150 - Pasha Gerard / Seize The Night
May 27, 2022 13:35 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBOn today's episode Brandon is joined in the studio by AP Lindsay, and together they talk to Brandon's longtime friend Pasha "Ashe" Gerard, a filmmaker whose first movie Seize the Night has recently entered the world and is now streaming on Amazon Prime, Tubi and other fine streaming services. Together they talk about Pasha's coming to America from the Philippines, basketball, movie night, and Seize the Night. Mini-Intro song by Niko Riley Main Theme song: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann ...
BIRP 149 - What's the Deal with the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame?
April 29, 2022 14:37 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBOn today’s episode Brandon is joined by AP Lindsay, and Blue Island locals Jason Vycas, and “Metal” Dave Rodriguez to discuss the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame and this year’s class of nominations. Mini-Intro song by Niko Riley Main Theme song: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio Twitter: @birp60406 If you’d like to support the show visit Patreon.com/blueislandradio