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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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02:31:11

Vinyl Fridays 58 with Guest DJs Ben Grigg & Emily...

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2025/10/31

On today's episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome the founding members of the fabulous Chicago band Babe Report. They discuss the formation of the band, their early musical projects, Ben regales us with tales of growing up in Rockford, and Brandon tries to compare flutes to octopuses. Then they listen to records by Prewn, The Bats, Cusp, Jane Pow and more! Babe Report Links: Bandcamp: https://babereportchicago.bandcamp.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babereport_theband/

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02:18:54

Vinyl Fridays 57 - Guest DJ Erik Oldman

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2025/10/10

On today’s episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome back guest DJ Erik Oldman. A veteran musician from the bands Sons of Ra, KW3, and Afro Futuristics, Erik brings an eclectic mix of musical styles to the decks while Brandon well, we’re still trying to figure out what that was . . . but you will hear songs from Jimmy Smith, Slint, Over Ow, The Messthetics, The Scientists, Mary Halvorson and more. For the full playlist visit: blueislandradio/patreon.com

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02:21:07

Vinyl Fridays 56 with Guest DJ Jeff Gilman - The Boom...

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2025/09/26

Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome back guest DJ Jeff Gilman who hosts the BOOM BOX DJ night at the Rock Island Public House in Blue Island on the first Friday every month. And on today’s show he’ll be playing the original track of a song and then a hip-hop song that sampled it., while Brandon & AP Lindsay hang on for dear life and try to follow along. -------------------------------------------------------- For the full playlist visit patreon.com/blueislandradio Vinyl Fridays theme song & bed

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02:10:11

Vinyl Fridays 55 with Guest DJ Mike Tucker

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2025/09/05

On today’s episode of Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome back guest DJ Mike Tucker as they play some of their “favorite” summertime songs, and AP Lindsay is so angered by the annual St. Donatus Festival that she’s rendered speechless. It’s summer so what do you think you’re going to hear? Yeah, you’ll probably hear that, but you might hear a few pleasant and not so surprises as well. For the full playlist visit patreon.com/blueislandradio

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01:48:37

Vinyl Fridays 54 - Travelogue #2 - Destination Milwaukee

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2025/08/22

On today’s episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon & AP Lindsay discuss their recent foray into the land of cows & beer. That’s right, they travel all the way to Milwaukee to see DEVO at Summerfest and the DUIs and Watermelon at Sabbatic and of course record shopping! Milwaukee has some of the best record stores in the country and there are so many that they couldn’t even get to all of them but they’ll talk about the ones they did get to and then play some of the records. For the full playlist visit

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02:55:23

Vinyl Fridays 53 with Guest DJs Joe Chellino & Kevin...

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2025/08/08

Guess, what? We’re going to be listening to punk & metal today, and a lot of it is from Chicago and even more of it is from the 90s, because today’s episode of Vinyl Fridays is the first meeting of the new Punk & Metal Club as Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome guest DJ Joe Chellino who’s love of the punk rock inspired him to sponsor a Punk & Metal Club at his school about 10 years ago. And returning to the podcast is his friend and colleague Kevin Barron recently co-authored an Images of America book

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02:42:47

Vinyl Fridys 52 - Guest DJ Joe O'Meara

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2025/07/25

Do you like your punk a little on the crusty side? Then you’re in luck because on today’s episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome farmer, musician, record collector and fellow Blue Islander Mr Joe O'Meara. Besides playing in bands like No Slogan, Holy Whores and Weird Banana, he’s also one of the people responsible for the now defunct and sorely missed BIOS farm that used to be along the Cal Sag here in Blue Island. And if that weren’t enough we’ll also be talking about how a pet

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01:59:41

Vinyl Fridays 51 - Guest DJ Rudy "Babe" Zamora Jr.

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2025/07/18

On this week’s episode of VinylFridays Brandon’s guest DJ is his brother Rudy “Babe” Zamora Jr. who returns for his second go around as guest DJ armed a stack of records and a theme. On today’s episode you will hear music by The Impressions, Watermelon, The Bobs, Lene Lovitch, Wasted Youth, and more. For the complete list please visit our Patreon page at: Patreon.com/blueislandradio Vinyl Fridays theme song & bed music by Dazzleflage Bed music: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Apache The

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02:58:44

Vinyl Fridays 50 with Guest DJs Annie Novotny &...

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2025/06/06

Brandon & AP Lindsay say hooray to 50 episodes of Vinyl Fridays with this week’s guest DJs Annie Novotny and Corbly Brockman and it’s a doozy! We went on a wild, round-robin ride, each DJ playing two songs. Joni to Gaga, Bebe Buell to Beach Boys, this episode has something for everyone. Artists, art therapists and now DJs Annie and Corbly are preparing to open Roots & Rays Creative Counseling on the South Side of Chicago. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Vinyl

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02:35:16

Vinyl Fridays 49 with Guest DJs - The League of Erics

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2025/05/23

On this week’s episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome Eric Schwartz & Eric Stafford Dinse aka The League of Erics, who, for the better part of a the last ten years have been driving around playing ditties about drinking, death, debauchery, and the devil while never losing their sense of humor. And not only do they play a selection of fine records that encapsulate many of the ingredients that go into the dark stew that is The League of Erics, they also premier (with a live

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02:26:31

Vinyl Fridays 48 - Guest DJ Danielle Sines from...

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2025/05/09

On this week’s episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon & AP Lindsay are happy to welcome local musician and DJ Danielle Sines. Originally from Michigan, Danielle has been forging a path through the Chicago music scene for the past ten years. Her band Impulsive Hearts are amazing and you should check them out August 9th at The Cubby Bear. We are also looking forward to their fourth album which is currently in the works. In addition to being a musician Danielle is also an avid vinyl collector. No stranger

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02:17:03

Vinyl Fridays 47 - Steev Custer & Paul Garcia from...

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2025/04/25

On this week’s episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome back Paul Garcia & Steev Custer, who have been making music together for more than 35 years. Their longest running project is Death & Memphis, whose latest release The Time Between Dog and Wolf is available on Bandcamp so check it out. Besides talking about music and Paul’s musical awakening and spinning some vinyl records Steev & Paul also play two acoustic Death & Memphis songs one of their oldest songs and one of their

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02:16:50

Vinyl Fridays 46 with Guest DJ Alex Jandernoa

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2025/04/11

On this week’s episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon and AP Lindsay are excited to welcome Lindsay’s longtime friend and former co-worker Alex Jandernoa to the show. His latest venture is the delightful Charis listening bar in Bridgeport, Chicago where people can listen to DJs spin an eclectic mix of records while imbibing some of the best cocktails in the city, in a room that might be described as basement chic. And they also have vinyl for sale with a selection of records curated by Drew from 606

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02:11:42

Vinyl Fridays 45 with Guest DJ AP Lindsay

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2025/03/28

On this week’s episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon welcomes the president of the Kimono Klub, DJ PJs, aka AP Lindsay who. brings her unique blend of something new, something borrowed and something blue, with bangers, bops and jammers from both the new and old with music by Waxahatche, Horsegirl, Sylvain Esso, Santi Gold, La Luz, and The Ex-Bombers, reminding you to Pick a Side. And of course, Brandon ruins it all with some dusty old nonsense that no one wants to hear. ————————————— Vinyl Fridays

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02:00:35

Vinyl Fridays 45 - Guest DJs Ali Jakobson & Jen Sabella

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2025/03/21

On this week’s installment of Vinyl Fridays Brandon and AP Lindsay welcome back two of their favorite guest DJs Ali Jacobson and Jen Sabella , the Sonny & Cher of DJ’ing duos. It was a pleasure talking to them about Wisconsin super clubs, relish trays and of course, Joe Jackson. How can you have a podcast and not talk about Joe Jackson? And of course, they bring another amazing selection of records from both local and international musicians that you won’t want to miss. And of course, Brandon plays

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01:16:01

BIRP 174 - Patir Filius

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2025/03/12

We're back with our first long form interview in more than two years as we welcome the father and son duo Patir Filius to BIRP HQ to discuss Beatles cuts, making music, Blue Island, The Cook County Band and more. ---------------------------------------------------- Vinyl Fridays theme song by Dazzleflage Bed music: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Apache 65’ by Davie Allan & The Arrows Apache The Incredible Bongo Band Biradio.libsyn.com Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook:

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02:22:14

Vinyl Fridays 43 - Soundtracks with Jeff Gilman &...

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2025/02/28

On today's episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon & AP Lindsay rate some record stores from their recent trip to Michigan and welcome back guest DJs Mike Tucker & Jeff Gilman. Just in time for a thing called the Oscars (I'm guessing that has something to do with movies) we will be playing songs from some of our favorite movies. That doesn't mean they're always good. --------------------------------------------------------------- Vinyl Fridays theme song by Dazzleflage Bed music: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann

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01:36:41

Vinyl Fridays 42 with Guest DJ Chris Bizarro

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2025/02/14

On today’s episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome back local restauranteur and music promoter Chris Bizarro whose next event Cornfed Fest will feature bands from around the midwest including Andrew Son of Robert, Scam Likely, Our Century in Pictures, Stake Weight, Violets are Blue, The Basement Melons, Butthole, and Feral Tact. The Constant Agitation Film Lab will also be there. What’s that? Go and find out on Saturday, February 22nd at DIY PILSEN! (Ask a friend for the address or

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02:24:01

Vinyl Fridays 41 - Guest DJs Chantala & Mallory from...

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2025/01/24

Welcome to a new season of Vinyl Fridays on the Blue Island Radio Podcast! Breaking the seal on the 2025 season Brandon and AP Lindsay welcome guest DJs Chantala Kommaniranh & Mallory McClare, the owners of one of their favorite local record stores, Beverly Phono Mart. Listen as they kick off the new season with soulful selections from their personal collection while Brandon struggles to keep up with his fuzzy dime store clunkers.

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01:21:56

BIRP 173 - Christmas with Satan

Blue Island Radio Podcast ·

2024/12/20

Who's ready to spend christmas with satan? Oh, then you've come to the right place because on today's show, the last of 2024 will bring you the music of James White, Teddy & Akim, Gefilte Joe & The Fish, Dead Moon, Evil Beaver, Alicja Trout, Count Sidney & His Counts, Bad Girls and more! Thanks for listening. See you next year! Drop us a line at blueislandradio@gmail.com

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