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Blue Island Radio Podcast

The 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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All Episodes

01:06:47

BIRP 35 - SAY IT OUT LOUD

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2017/03/01

On this week's episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast we get proud and funky! We check out some songs from Jimi Hendrix, the session man, who cut his teeth on the Chitlin' Circuit after getting out of the Army. He Played with the Isley Brothers, Little Richard, Ironing Board Sam, Lonnie Youngblood and so many more. Thanks for listening. And please, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram.

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01:47:42

BIRP 34 - Brandon & Timmy Talk About Love

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2017/02/13

Brandon and Tim sit down with friends and discuss a possible sex shop in Blue Island, the new plastic bag tax, love and more . . . . Music by Abbeymatic, The MinuteMen, and Lutheran Heat. Bad words provided by Timmy.

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01:06:41

BIRP 33 - It's a Love Uprising!

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2017/02/06

What the world needs now is love sweet love, it's the only thing that there's too little of, and The Blue Island Radio Podcast is bringing it! So ready or not, here comes the love; with music by The Pussycats, The Chiffons, The Electric Prunes, The Mummies, and more!

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01:09:05

BIRP 32 - Space is the Place

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2017/01/24

ON this weeks show we listen to 20+ songs about space, martians, moons, planets, orbits and what-have-you. It's out of this world. We'll hear songs by Bonnie Guitar, Shonen Knife, The Tornaados and many more!

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01:08:59

BIRP 31 - Money, Everyone Wants It But No One Seems...

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2017/01/08

Money, greenbacks, bread, cash, chedda, frog skins, mullah, whatever you call it there never seems to be enough of it, as we'll see on this week's episode as we listen to 20 songs all about the almighty dollar. Thanks for listening.

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45:41

BIRP 30 - Last Episode of 2016 with Tim Sidler

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2016/12/29

On this, the last episode of the year, Brandon sits down with the Cal-Sag Kid, Tim Sidler to chat about Blue Island, 2016, butter, and more.

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01:19:31

BIRP 29 - Put good music back in Christmas

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2016/12/17

Next to Halloween I think Christmas has some of the best holiday music. And yet, every year you hear the same versions of the same songs over and over again. Well, on this episode I will play some of the great but lesser known christmas hits. We'll hear songs by Augie Rios, Red Simpson, Huey "Piano" Smith, Little Eva, and more.

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01:04:14

BIRP 28 - THE NAME GAME

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2016/12/05

On this week's episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast we play the Name Game. 23 name songs from Shirley Ellis, Smiley Lewis, The Equals, Johnny Cameron and more! Thanks for listening. For episode notes check out blueislandradio.wordpress.comOn Facebook @blueislandradio

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01:07:06

BIRP 27 - THE SOUNDS OF LOUISIANA

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2016/11/23

Blue Island Radio Podcast - Episode #27 On this week's episode we head south to the state of Louisiana and check out songs from Fats Domino, Jessie Hill, Rusty & Doug Kershaw, The Gaturs, The Barracudas, The Persian Market, and more! SUBSCRIBE for FREE on iTunes. Please leave a review or rating. Or contact the show at blueislandradio@gmail.com, find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! Thanks.

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01:05:42

BIRP 26 - NOT MY PODCAST! THE 2016 ELECTION

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2016/11/17

On this week's episode your host hits the streets of Blue Island and talks to people about the election. He offers his two cents, and when it's all over you'll wish you could have paid him to stop talking. He talks about the protests, social media, the World Series, and Ron Kittle.

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01:07:09

BIRP 25 - A TEAR IN YOUR BEER

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2016/11/04

On this episode we listen to some good old drinking music. We get Sloppy Drunk, and ask, Who Drank My Beer? with Little Walter, The Church Keys, Dave Bartholomew, Wild Wind and more. Whether you're celebrating or drowning your sorrows there's something here for everybody. Thanks for listening. Cheers!

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01:36:44

BIRP 24 - GHOOSTS & GOBLINS HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2016/10/22

On this week's episode we will be playing 31 show stopping, NO, heart-stopping tunes, in honor of the greatest of all holidays: HALLOWEEN! Oh ladies and gentlemen, this is going to a killer episode that will thrill you right down to your thriller! Thanks for listening.

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01:05:40

BIRP 23 - Red Hot Mommas & Ice Cold Beer

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2016/10/14

Blue Island Radio Podcast #23 Today's episode is not so much about moms and mothers as it is about the "Mama", specifically, the Mama song. And yes, daddy makes a couple of appearances. Thanks for listening!

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33:39

BIRP 22 - Rock Bios Pt 2. - Worst Band Ever Pt. 2 -...

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2016/10/02

Blue Island Radio Podcast - Episode #22 On this week's episode we talk a bit about rock biographies, check in on the Worst Band Ever, and I beg you (the listener) to PLEASE, help me understand the attraction to vaping. I promise, this is the last time I will bring it up. And again, if you in Chicago, or Blue Island, or anywhere in Illinois and you are a musician or play in a band (even if that band is no longer together) and you want your music played on BIRP then please send me an MP3 at

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01:04:39

BIRP 21 - Let's Get FUZZY - The Sounds of California

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2016/09/17

On this installment of the Blue Island Radio Podcast we will be heading West, to the land of the "flakes", and checking out some of the fuzzed out sounds of (mostly) 1960s California garage.

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01:07:12

BIRP 20 - ODD NUMBERS

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2016/09/04

On This week's show we will be listening to some odd musical numbers; a few of them performed by some of music's biggest stahs, but mostly by people you've never heard of but soon they will be household names. Thanks for listening.

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01:11:24

BIRP 19 - Featured Artist - Joe Meek + A Few More...

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2016/08/26

On this week's episode we look at the brief but brilliant career of British producer Joe Meek. We will hear from The Blue Rondos + The Tornados + Heinz + The Honeycombs and more!

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39:12

BIRP 18 - St. Donatus Festival + Worst Band Ever Pt....

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2016/08/16

Blue Island Radio Podcast - #18 On this week's Episode we take a look at the 107th annual St. Donatus Festival! Then we hear the first part of what I hope will be an ongoing segment of the show: The Worst Band Ever! And Finally, wrapping up what has been a busy two weeks in Blue Island, The Dragon Boat Race! Thanks for listening.

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01:01:29

BIRP 17 - THIS AIN'T NO PICNIC

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2016/07/31

BLUE ISLAND RADIO - #17 On this week's episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast we pay tribute to the working class with songs about working and having a job. But more importantly, we reveal the name of the best band that ever existed! We settle all disputes. This episode will put RollingStone out of business once and for all. Thanks for listening.

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01:03:16

BIRP 16 - CATS vs. DOGS

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2016/07/24

Blue Island Radio - EPISODE #16 This week's episode is dedicated to the eternal question: Are you a cat person or a dog person? Well, we decided to throw our hat into the ring and settle this debate once and for all with 20 songs about our furry friends. But come on, we all know which one is better.

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