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David Uosikkinen's In the Pocket

179 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratings

Hooters drummer David Uosikkinen loves talking about music almost as much as he loves making it. From MTV-era super-stardom to his ongoing gig as band leader of the all-star ensemble In the Pocket, he’s got plenty of stories to share. Join him and longtime Philadelphia-area entertainment writer Andy Vineberg for in-depth conversations with some of Philly’s finest musicians, as well as some nationally known acts. If you love hearing the stories behind the songs from the people who lived them (with an occasional side dish of sports and pop culture talk), this is the show for you. in-the-pocket.simplecast.com

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Episodes

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket V2 with Rob Stoner

February 27, 2024 20:30 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MB

We couldn't get enough of Rob Stoner and his stories so we brought him back for a follow-up.

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with guest Rob Stoner.

January 16, 2024 20:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

Rob Stoner has an amazing  life making music.  I met Rob around 2010 when we both recorded tracks on a Robert Gordon record produced by Quention Jones.  I found him to be a a genuinely good dude and super bassist. I found out that session that he played bass on Don McLean's hit American Pie but he also sings back up with the track.  He was the band leader of Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue. Which was a  stellar band the included Rob, Nick Ronson. Howie Wyeth,Scarlet Rivera.     

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with guest Jimmy Salamone

December 12, 2023 20:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MB

Andy  Vineberg, Freddie B, David Uosikkinen host the podcast. 

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with guest Mike Vanderhule

November 29, 2023 02:38 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Since 2006, Mike has been touring the world as a member of the classic/hard-rock band Y&​T playing major international festivals, concerts and clubs. Since his joining, Mike has recorded their DVD "One Hot Night," three albums, "Facemelter," "Live at the Mystic" and "Acoustic Classix Vol.1," as well as appearing in the band's documentary "On With The Show." website- www.YandTRocks.com   As a side man, Mike has performed and/or recorded with Montrose, Vince Neil (Motley Crue), John Denver,...

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with guest Bailey James.

November 14, 2023 20:23 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MB

Bailey James can bring a crowd to their knees.  Much like Janis Joplin she can hypnotise you with her incredible vocal styling and bluesy riffs.  Her swiftly growing audience celebrates her fresh musical adaptation that is well beyond her years. including country roots infused with blues, rock-n-roll and soul.   

David Uosikkinen's In the Pocket Podcast co-hosted by Andy Vineberg with Guest Roger Earl of Foghat.

October 31, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

Listen to the ITP podcast #117 featuring legendary drummer Roger Earl of Foghat. Roger has been bringing his best for over 50 years. Check it out!

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket with guest Daryl Davis.

January 05, 2023 15:45 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

Daryl is an international recording artist, actor and leader of The Daryl Davis Band. He is considered to be one of the greatest Blues & Boogie Woogie and Blues and Rock’n’Roll pianists of all time, having played with The Legendary Blues Band (formerly the Muddy Waters band) and Chuck Berry. As an Actor, Daryl has received rave reviews for his stage role in William Saroyan’s The Time Of Your Life. Daryl has done film and television as well and had roles in the critically acclaimed 5-year HBO ...

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket with guest Richard X Heyman.

December 01, 2022 12:30 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB

Richard X Heyman talks about his latest album release. The Doughboys.

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket with guest David Prater.

November 10, 2022 17:20 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

David is joined by Freddie Berman. His guest is his longtime friend David Prater, drummer and music producer. He's produced Dream Theater, Glen Burtnik, Texas Hippie Coalition.  Member of bands. Baby Grand, Nektar, Driving School, Sanatana. Lots to talk about today with Prater.

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket with guest Robyn Flans

October 26, 2022 16:25 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

It's About Time by Robyn Flans.  Jeff Porcaro was a founding member of the Grammy Award-winning band Toto, and he also recorded and toured with a list of artists that reads like a who's who of popular music in the late twentieth.

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with guest Quentin Jones.

August 24, 2022 16:40 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

Quentin Jones has produced and played with some of the most significant artist in Rock n Roll and Rockabilly.

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with guest Dallyn Pavey Uosikkinen.

July 27, 2022 16:38 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MB

View the video series on YouTube:  Unsolved Mystery: The Fatal Journey Read the feature in Philadelphia Magazine:  Main Line Mystery: Dallyn Pavey’s 40-Year Search For Her Vanished Dad  

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with guest JBD Music Works.

July 12, 2022 20:03 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB

David and Fred talk with John and his team about the launch of their music media venture.

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with guest Brian Quinn.

June 22, 2022 17:01 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

David Uosikkinen and Freddie Berman are joined by rock guitarist Brian Quinn of the band Candlebox.

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket podcast with guest Joe Mass.

June 08, 2022 18:46 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

We talk with Joe Mass about being a hired gun guitarist and what it's like playing with guitar with Bootsy Collins.

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with guest Daniel Glass.

May 25, 2022 17:25 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

Daniel Glass … …. is an award-winning drummer, author, historian and educator based in New York City. He is widely recognized as an authority on classic American drumming and the evolution of American Popular Music. A member of the pioneering swing group Royal Crown Revue since 1994, Daniel has recorded and performed all over the world with a diverse roster of top artists, including Brian Setzer, Bette Midler, Liza Minnelli, Jose Feliciano, Michelle Shocked, Mike Ness, Freddie Cole, Air Suppl...

David Uosikkinen In The Pocket Podcast with Guest Jeff Washington.

April 27, 2022 16:52 - 59 minutes - 44.7 MB

Dave, Freddy and Jeff Washington sit down to talk about Jeff's playing career, some cool stories including 1 that involves Madonna and so much more!

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with guest Ritchie DeCarlo.

April 13, 2022 18:31 - 56 minutes - 45 MB

Talking drums and everything it takes to be a pro drummer. How to stay relevant in todays ever changing music business.

David Uosikknen's ITP Podcast #104 with Guest Michael A. Borowski

March 31, 2022 18:24 - 1 hour - 40.5 MB

Michael A. Borowski joins Dave and Fred to discuss his album, career and stories. A must listen! You can find Michael through the links below Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaelborowskimusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelborowski_music/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSrHjioOnO6CdrEPrtFVlw?sub_confirmation=1

ITP Podcast #103 Van Romaine

March 16, 2022 17:10 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MB

Van has performed, recorded and/or collaborated with the biggest artist in the world. He's amazing drummer. David and Freddie B talk drums and we get caught up on what he's up to.

Episode 103 - Wally Smith

February 03, 2022 01:04 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MB

Talkin' Drums with Freddie Berman.

December 29, 2021 16:19 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MB

Freddie and Dave talk about their favorite drums and drummer, records, music, nothings off limits.

David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast featuring Pat Berkery

November 17, 2021 18:12 - 59 minutes - 54 MB

This weeks ITP podcast guest is Pat Berkery. Pat's one of my fav drummers out there doing it today. He's been playing with "Strand of Oaks." Pat has been playing and recording with some of the coolest records out today. Just check out War on Drugs. We'll talk drummer and maybe some Phillies. He loves baseball.

Live From Sam Ash with guest Eric Bazilian and Alexis Cunningham.

September 22, 2021 22:43 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

We are doing our first remote podcast in nearly two years at Sam Ash Music in King Of Prussia. 

Cyndy Drue on 102.9 WMGK and 93.3 WMMR "STREET BEAT."

September 08, 2021 16:46 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

Cyndy Drue is a veteran radio DJ that started a local hit radio show, Street Beat,  on 93.3 WWMR, It highlighted local music and many unsigned artists. Cyndy single-handedly helped bands get their music heard on the radio waves. We are eternally grateful for all she's done for the Philly music scene.

Episode 95 - Mike Edison

August 11, 2021 16:45 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB

Mike Edison, author of 'Sympathy For The Drummer' is this week's ITP podcast guest. Available where ever you find books

Episode 94- Chris Day

July 28, 2021 17:16 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB

Chris Day is the long time guitarist with Tommy Conwell and the Young Rumblers. We'll debuting a track from his new album "Hidden In Plain Sight."

Episode 93 - Ben Arnold

July 14, 2021 16:51 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

Episode 93 - Ben Arnold: Songwriter, musician, performer and producer. Talks with Dave about the challenges of 2020 and his optimism for 2021.

Episode 92 - Thommy Price

June 30, 2021 16:49 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MB

This weeks guest is legendary drummer Thommy Price. Thommy's been the beat behind Joan Jett and The Black hearts, Billy Idol, and Mink DeVille so many more.

Episode 91 - Steve Butler

June 23, 2021 16:48 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

Steve Butler and Dave talk about Smash Palace, Rogers & Butler. The making of the new album "21" and Getting back to playing shows after the pandemic.

Episode 90 - Matt Cappy

June 01, 2021 16:49 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

Trumpeter Matt Cappy, who has recorded, toured and performed with the likes of Jill Scott, the Roots, Jay-Z, Earth, Wind & Fire, Dave Matthews, Michael Jackson, Tony Bennett and more, shares stories from a career in music and performs live in studio with David.

Episode 89 - Glen Burtnik

May 18, 2021 16:55 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

Glen Burtnik talks about playing Paul McCartney in "Beatlemania," performing and recording with Styx, co-writing the hit "Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough" with Patty Smyth, recording at the Beatles' Abbey Road Studios, and why his current band the Weeklings likes to pretend the '80s never happened.

Episode 88 - Olivia Rubini

April 28, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

Promising young singer-songwriter Olivia Rubini, joined by her producer father Ritchie, performs tracks from her debut album "Silhouettes" and shares the stories behind the record, including the challenge of sharing heartfelt, personal lyrics with her dad.

Episode 87 - Jon Wurster

April 15, 2021 00:23 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

Jon Wurster, longtime drummer with Superchunk, the Mountain Goats and Bob Mould, shares stories from an eventful career in music and comedy.

Episode 86 - Ray Koob

March 31, 2021 16:45 - 1 hour - 61.9 MB

Veteran DJ Ray Koob shares stories from an eventful career in Philly rock radio and talks about some of the entertaining characters he's met along the way.

Episode 85 - Rick Criniti

March 18, 2021 16:38 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

Popular Philly guitarist Rick Criniti shares stories from a lifetime in music, including his wild and crazy days in Cinderella, and talks about making his first solo album.

Episode 84 - Dave's Scrapbook

March 04, 2021 02:19 - 1 hour - 55 MB

David takes a trip down memory lane as he looks back at photos alongside the likes of Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Mick Jagger, Roger Waters and Jackson Browne, as well as some of his pre-Hooters bands.

Episode 83 - Greg Sover

February 10, 2021 17:54 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB

Blues-rock singer/songwriter/guitarist Greg Sover talks about once auditioning for Joe Frazier's band, his new EP "The Parade," how hearing Jim Hendrix's "Purple Haze" for the first time changed his life, and getting laughed at by his childhood friends for liking country music. Plus, Dave gets a surprise birthday phone call.

Episode 82 - Rob Hyman

January 27, 2021 18:01 - 1 hour - 71.5 MB

Hooters co-leader Rob Hyman shares the stories behind songs such as "All You Zombies" and "Blood From a Stone," talks about co-writing "Time After Time" with Cyndi Lauper and playing drums on Joan Osborne's "One of Us," and recalls his earliest impressions of Dave.

Episod 81 - Sammy Merendino

January 13, 2021 17:51 - 1 hour - 63 MB

Veteran drummer Sammy Merendino talks about recording a blockbuster album with Cameo in the '80s, touring with Cyndi Lauper, performing on Broadway, where to find the best burger in NYC, and how spending his last $5 on a beer changed his entire career.

Episode 80 - Jay Davidson

December 23, 2020 18:47 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

Saxophonist Jay Davidson talks about touring with the likes of Cinderella, Steve Winwood and Whitney Houston (and playing 2-on-2 basketball with Houston), recalls his years in the Philadelphia Sixers House band, and shares other stories from his multi-faceted music career.

Episode 79 - John Faye

December 09, 2020 17:50 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

Singer-songwriter John Faye of the Caulfields and Ike talks about his upcoming memoir, how a personal experience with his infant son led to a Philadelphia musical anthem, and the reunited Caulfields' feel-good cover of "Love Will Keep Us Together."

Episode 78 - Eric Bazilian

November 25, 2020 17:58 - 1 hour - 66.4 MB

Hooters co-leader Eric Bazilian talks about his first solo album in 18 years and looks back at the band's 40-year history.

Episode 77 - Brian McTear

November 11, 2020 17:51 - 1 hour - 64.6 MB

Philly music producer Brian McTear talks about working with artists such as Dr. Dog and the Dead Milkmen, praises the "best lyricist I've ever worked with" on a new Christmas project, and shares his earliest memories of Dave and the Hooters.

Episode 76 - Michael McDermott

October 28, 2020 16:47 - 1 hour - 61.9 MB

Michael McDermott, drummer for Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and formerly with the Bouncing Souls, talks about joining Joan's band, memories of playing Warped Tour, and why playing "I Love Rock and Roll" onstage is a surreal moment every time.

Episode 75 - Eddie Van Halen tribute

October 14, 2020 16:52 - 1 hour - 66.2 MB

Native Philadelphia guitarists Nick Perri, Greg Davis, Eric Bazilian and Chris Greatti share stories and memories about Eddie Van Halen.

Episode 74 - ZouZou Mansour

September 30, 2020 16:51 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

ZouZou Mansour, leader of the Philly rock band Soraia, talks about their new album, "Dig Your Roots," working with Little Steven Van Zandt, meeting her idol Joan Jett, and using the F-word in a lyric for the first time.

Episode 73 - Carmine Rojas

September 16, 2020 16:50 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

Veteran bassist Carmine Rojas talks about backing up such legends as David Bowie, Rod Stewart and Tina Turner, his iconic bass line on Bowie's "China Girl," and why he still gets starstruck when meeting his musical heroes.