On 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 162 - The Graduating Class of 2022

It'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 161 - The Reading of The Seinfeld: The Conversion

It'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 160 - HOLIDAY MADNESS Vol. 5

On 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 159 - OH, CANADA: The Sounds of the Great White North

It'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 158 - Halloween Nuggets Vol. 7

On 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 song: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio Twitter: @birp60406  

BIRP 157- Special Guest: Author Zack Jeffries

On 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/blueislandradio    

BIRP 156 - Ivan & Joe Nava from Tizoc

On 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 Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio Twitter: @birp60406 If you’d like to support the show visit Patreon.com/blueislandradio

BIRP 155 - Sha-Na Boom Boom! - The Sounds of Illin' noise - Part 1

There 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 If you’d like to support the show visit Patreon.com/blueislandradio

BIRP 154 - THE BIRD IS THE WORD

THE 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 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 153 - I WANNA DO IT - THE SOUNDS of WISCONSIN pt.1

On 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 of Music, the impending Death & Memphis EP and his uncanny ability for landing himself in Facebook “Jail”.  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 LINKS: https://www.facebook.com/DeathandMemphis https://deathandmemphis.bandcamp.com/  

BIRP 152 - STEEV CUSTER from Death & Memphis

On 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 Patreon.com/blueislandradio  

BIRP 151 - CHICAGO STYLE with Nick and King Onion

On 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 Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio Twitter: @birp60406 If you’d like to support the show visit Patreon.com/blueislandradio

BIRP 150 - Pasha Gerard / Seize The Night

On 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

BIRP 149 - What's the Deal with the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame?

By some estimations Carol Kaye has logged 10,000 recording sessions during a career spanning more than 60 years. Her playing can be heard on everything from industrial films and commercials, to TV show theme songs and movie soundtracks. As a member of the prolific group of Los Angeles studio musicians “The Wrecking Crew” she played on hit songs for Sonny & Cher, Nancy Sinatra, The Monkees, The Beach Boys and more! So get ready because we on today’s show we are going to hear about 20 of those 10,000 tracks!  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 148 - featured artist CAROL KAYE

Brandon is joined by guests Birdy Vee from the Chicago band Sweetie, who will be premiering the video for their song "Devil Girl" at Liar's Club on Saturday, April 16th; and also, photographer, film maker, and ex-drag performer Shamaon Goad, who just happens to be the director of the video. Together they talk about the video project and fried pickles & coffee, and more.

BIRP 147 - BIRDY VEE & SHAMAN GOAD

It’s 311 Day and Brandon is joined by special co-hosts Joe Sowinski and Nick Stankus to discuss all things 311. Why are we doing an episode about 311? That’s a very good question, but if you’re looking for an answer I don’t know that you’ll find It on today’s episode. Wether you love them or hate them it promises to be a beautiful disaster.  ____________________________________ 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 146 - 311 DAY

On today's episode Brandon dips his toe in the salty waters of surf and surf related music with an emphasis on the King of Surf Guitar Dick Dale. But you will also hear music by The Trashmen, The Mudd Club, Agent Orange, The Satans, Freddie King, Meshugga Beach Party, The Cramps, 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 145 - WIPED OUT - SURF MUSIC FOR THE END TIMES

On today's episode Brandon explores some of the songs that were inspired by the champ, the greatest of all-time in and out of the ring, Muhammad Ali. You'll hear songs by Chuck Cornish, Don Covay, and the man himslef, Cassius Clay, Thanks for listening.

BIRP 144 - THE GREATEST: MUHAMMAD ALI

On today’s episode Brandon expands his horizons and digs into the musical wilderness that is Australia. This not a best of collection or complete playlist, just some songs that caught my eye in the last few months with some listener suggestions thrown in as well. You will hear songs by Johnny O’Keefe, The Throb, The Victims, The Scientists, Cold Meat, Jake Robertson and more. Thanks for listening.  Mini-Intro by Niko Riley Intro: Apache by Jorgen Ingmann Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @ blueislandradio Patreon: Patreon.com/blueislandradio  

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