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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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01:56:22

Vinyl Fridays No. 13 - Guest DJ Mike Tucker

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2023/09/01

On 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

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02:12:55

Vinyl Fridays No. 12 with Guest DJ Jason Vycas

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2023/08/18

VINYL 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 space of

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02:07:04

Vinyl Fridays No. 11 with Guest DJ Kevin Barron

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2023/08/06

Vinyl 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 usual,

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01:29:02

Vinyl Fridays No. 10 - Guest DJ Joe Sowinski

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2023/07/28

On 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

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02:11:29

Vinyl Fridays No. 9 with Guest DJ Jeff Gilman

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2023/07/14

Welcome 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

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01:45:06

Vinyl Fridays 8 - The High School Years

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2023/06/16

On 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 blueislandradio@gmail.com c/o Brandon If you have any complaints about today's episode please drop us a

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02:13:44

Vinyl Fridays 7 with Guest DJ Jason Berry

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2023/06/02

To 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.com/blueislandradio

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01:33:17

Vinyl Fridays 6 - with Guest DJ AP Lindsay

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2023/05/19

On 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!

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01:52:21

Vinyl Fridays 5 - with Guest DJ Stacey Goldschmidt

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2023/05/05

On 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!

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01:30:20

BIRP 165 - Songs in the Key of Seymour Stein

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2023/04/25

On 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.

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01:11:41

VINYL FRIDAYS 4 - 4th Times the Charm

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2023/04/14

Welcome 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!

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01:10:03

Viny Fridays Volume 3 - Do the 45

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2023/03/31

It'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!

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01:09:21

Vinyl Fridays - Volume Two

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2023/03/17

Vinyl 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.

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01:09:11

Vinyl Fridays - Volume one

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2023/03/03

Welcome 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 blueislandradio@gmail.com

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01:09:22

BIRP 164 - Love for Sale - Songs in the key of LOVE

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2023/02/12

In 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 Twitter: @birp60406

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33:45

BIRP 163 - Mini Episode with AP Lindsay & Zachary...

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2023/02/01

On 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

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01:26:25

BIRP 162 - The Graduating Class of 2022

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2023/01/18

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

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31:12

BIRP 161 - The Reading of The Seinfeld: The Conversion

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2022/12/21

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!

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01:15:13

BIRP 160 - HOLIDAY MADNESS Vol. 5

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2022/12/15

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.

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01:19:13

BIRP 159 - OH, CANADA: The Sounds of the Great White...

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2022/12/08

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

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