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Blue Island Radio PodcastVinyl Fridays 45 with Guest DJ AP Lindsay 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 theme song by Dazzleflage Bed music: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann ...2025-03-282h 11Blue Island Radio PodcastVinyl Fridays 44 - Guest DJs Ali Jakobson & Jen Sabella 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 some dusty old nonsense as well. ...2025-03-212h 00Blue Island Radio PodcastVinyl Fridays 41 - Guest DJs Chantala & Mallory from Beverly Phono Mart 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. 2025-01-242h 24Blue Island Radio PodcastVinyl Fridays 39 - Thnxgiving Pot Luck with Mike Tucker, AP Lindsay & Brandon As this season of Vinyl Fridays winds down Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome back guest DJ Mike Tucker for a pot luck mix of songs about food, modes of transportation, family and foot ball! You will hear songs by Sneaks, Magnetic Fields, T. Rex, Jay & The Techniques and more! ------------------------------------------------------------------ Vinyl Fridays theme song by Dazzleflage Bed music: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Apache by The Incredible Bongo Band Apache 65’ by Davie Allan & The Arrows Biradio.libsyn.com Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio If you’d like to support the show v...2024-11-151h 52Blue Island Radio PodcastVinyl Fridays 37 with Guest DJ Justin Flanigan On today's episode of Vinyl Friday's Brandon & AP Lindsay are joined by guest DJ Justin Flanigan who has played in numerous local punk and hardcore bands throughout the years, is currently a member of Anxiety Patrol, and released an album of his own, Haywire in 2023. Justin brings not only some hard hitting punk & hardcore to the show, but also some French Oi, while Brandon plays a bunch of nonsense everyone's heard a million times. You'll hear Negative Approach, Rites of Spring, Empire, The Screamers,Traitors, The Queers, Snuffed, Easy Action, Sass Dragons, Flipper...2024-10-181h 41Blue Island Radio PodcastVinyl Fridays 36 with Guest DJ Jamie Sanchez On this week's episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon & AP Lindsay are joined by guest DJ Jamie Sanchez whose radio show Dusty Sparkles' Spectacular Soundhouse airs twice a month 105.5 WLPN and streams on www.lumpenradio.com. (Check it out!) Listen, as Jamie plays a finely curated set of proto-metal, and international rock, while Brandon fumbles his way through the show trying to keep up. Follow Jamie on Instagram @spectacularsoundhouse ------------------------------------------------------------------ Vinyl Fridays theme song by Dazzleflage Bed music: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Apache by The Incredible Bongo Band Apache 65’ by Davie Allan...2024-09-202h 03Blue Island Radio PodcastVINYL FRIDAYS 32 with GUEST DJ JIMMY MUNOZ On this week's episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon and AP Lindsay welcome back DJ Jimmy Munoz who tries convince them that a ring he found in his basement (pictured on Instagram) is actually a bottle opener, as he plays cuts from Severed Heads, Cibo Matto, soundtracks and more. But not before Brandon whines about "The Cloud" and wishes everyone a happy (belated) Caedar Salad Day! Vinyl Fridays theme song by Dazzleflage Bed music: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Biradio.libsyn.com Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio If you’d like to su...2024-07-121h 52Blue Island Radio PodcastVinyl Fridays No. 29 with Guest DJ Erik Oldman from Sons of Ra On today's episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon and AP Lindsay are joined by Chicago musician Erik Oldman whose long running band Sons of Ra just released a new collection of music called Tropic of Cancer. We will hear a couple of tracks from Sons of Ra and also some of the ingredients that go into the making of Sons of Ra, like Miles Davis, King Crimson, Sun Ra (of course), Voivod, Iron Maiden, and Slayer. But you'll also hear songs by Big Black, Pere Ubu, Bog Log III, Sonic Chicken and whatever else Brandon tries to pass...2024-05-312h 41Blue Island Radio PodcastVinyl Fridays No. 27 with Guest DJ Chris Bizarro On today’s episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon & AP Lindsay are joined by guest DJ Chris Bizarro who runs his restaurant Bizarro & Son out of the kitchen at The Rock Island Public House in Blue Island Illinois. He also promotes shows featuring local bands at Front Row on Olde Western (in Blue Island). The next show is scheduled for Sunday, May 26th and will feature The Cell Phones, Sweetie, Won’t Stay Dead, Cut Your Losses and Anxiety Patrol; not to mention flash tattoos, and vendors. And Christ will display his love & support of local music by play...2024-05-031h 53Blue Island Radio PodcastVinyl Fridays No. 25 with Guest DJ Jimmy Munoz aka Jimmy ConyakOn this week's episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon and AP Lindsay play host to Blue Island legend Jimmy Munoz. Traditionally a House DJ, Jimmy has been DJing for many years (unlike Brandon) has appeared on Vocalo, and a number of his mixes can be heard on Mixcloud. On today's episode Jimmy dives into the deep end of the freeform pool and mixes in a number of favorites with an equal amount of surprises. They also talk about Blue Island, of course, and Jimmy's sense of style. Vinyl Fridays theme song by Dazzleflage Bed music: Apa...2024-04-122h 34Blue Island Radio PodcastVinyl Fridays No. 24 with Guest DJ Jason Berry Brandon and AP Lindsay welcome back one of their favorite guests and DJs, Mr. Jason Berry. The last time Jason was on the show he played sets of Twee and Twee-Adjacent songs that were not available (to the best of his knowledge) on streaming sites like Spitofy or what-have-you) and this time he challenges Brandon to a duel of short songs. Who can play the shortest songs without mis-cueing, in the least amount of time. May the shortest set win! You will hear songs by Fuzzbox, The Judys, The Undertones, Dear Nora, Suburban Lawns, Sour Patch, The...2024-03-292h 28Blue Island Radio PodcastVinyl Fridays No. 23 - with Guest DJs The Ex-Bombers On this week's episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon & AP Lindsay are joined by The Ex-Bombers, Nancy & Kitty. Wether you call it "Beatnik Spy Jazz" or "Psychadelic Blues" The Ex-Bombers bring the noise and the fun. And today they bring an eccelctic selection of deepcuts and old favorites. But as Nancy said, "A good song is a good song" while Brandon plays some moldy old 45s that he wrestled from the clutches of an albino racoon. Vinyl Fridays theme song by Dazzleflage Bed music: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Bi...2024-03-152h 39Blue Island Radio PodcastVinyl Fridays No.21 with Guest DJs Stacey/DC & Jeff GilmanIt's a New Wave, Post-Punk, Synth Pop Party on this weeks Viny Fridays episode as Brandon and AP Lindsay welcome back DJs Stacey/DC and This Margin Walker, Jeff Gilman, to the Blue Island Radio Podcast studio to play some records and talk about the monthly New Wave night they host at the Rock Island Public House in beautiful Blue Island, Illinois. On today's episode you will hear songs by Liquid Liquid, Shopping, Wolf Parade, The Primitives, Fuzzbox, Chromatics, Japan, DEVO, Future Islands and more! Oh yeah, and hear the debut (demo) of the new Vinyl Fridays...2024-02-232h 27Blue Island Radio PodcastVinyl Fridays No. 20 with Brandon and AP LindsayOn the first Vinyl Friday episode of the 2024 season we have a rematch between AP Lindsay and DJ Silver Boots aka Brandon. It’s a battle go the ages as these two titans of the ones-and-two’s go head-to-head in a battle of the ages. Who will emerge victorious in this DJ battle to the death! On this episode you will here music by Cate Le Bon, Dengue Fever, Lutheran Heat, The Coathangers, CocoRosie, Trio, Billy Bragg, The Ex-Bombers and more! Main Theme song: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Follow: at Bir...2024-02-092h 01Blue Island Radio PodcastVinyl Fridays 19 - Guest DJs Ali Jakobson & Jen Sabella On today's episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon and AP Lindsay are joined by not one but two guest DJs, Ali Jakobson & Jen Sabella. If you're from the Blue Island area you may have seem them spinning playing the bops that got the people dancing at the Pride Dance Party at The Rock Island Public House in June. Listen, as they return to the 1s & 2s and play nearly two hours of jammers by Palehound, Being Dead, Dehd, Jenny Lewis, Pixel Grip, Fire-Toolz, Gravy Train, Olivia Rodrigo, Cate Le Bon, En Attendant, Ana Jockstrap, Melkbelly, and Spread Joy, wh...2023-11-242h 19Blue Island Radio PodcastVinyl Fridays No. 17 with Guest DJ Scottie Armstrong On this week's Vinyl Fridays episode Brandon and AP Lindsay welcome Scottie Armstrong back to the Blue Island Radio Podcast studio. Scottie got everyone shakin' their ass at the Rock Island Public Houses Pride Dance Party back in June, but today she will highlight the heavier side of her music collection with songs that would sound best coming from the speakers of an El Camino, several songs that only a stripper could love, and a record that she found on the street. And of course, Brandon struggles to follow along with his collection of moldy beaters. And...2023-10-202h 09Blue Island Radio PodcastVinyl Fridays No. 14 with Guest DJ Rudy Zamora Jr. On this week's episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon is joined by guest DJ Rudy Zamora Jr., his brother from the same mother, who plays a selection of odd-ball oldies with a number of songs about animals. And Brandon scrambles to keep up with his selection of garage sale rejects. Thanks for listening. ------------------------------------------------------------- Main Theme song: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio Twitter: @birp60406 Patreon: patreon.com/blueislandradio2023-09-081h 45
Sports Planet PodcastEp. 19 - 2023 NFL PredictionsThe Sports Planet Podcast is back just in time for the NFL season! Host, Brandon Zamora, is joined by Alex Valadez, the host of the RoyalTea Podcast. The two give their predictions for the upcoming NFL season.
Eagles' fan Brandon is all in on the Lions to improve this season, meanwhile Steelers' fan Alex is all in on Lamar Jackson and the Ravens to bounce back and finish their season in Las Vegas.
However, both are all in on the Cardinals... to secure the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024...2023-09-0456 minBlue Island Radio PodcastVinyl Fridays No. 12 with Guest DJ Jason Vycas 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 an abandoned funeral home.Yes, there were pentagrams. LIsten at y...2023-08-182h 12Blue Island Radio PodcastVinyl Fridays No. 11 with Guest DJ Kevin Barron 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, plays some dusty old records he bought from a drifter under a bridge. Thanks for l...2023-08-062h 07
Blue Island Radio PodcastVinyl 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, plays some dusty old records he bought from a drifter under a bridge. Thanks for listening. Instagram: @birp604062023-08-041h 01Sports Planet PodcastEp. 18 - Nuggets win the 2023 NBA Championship & How the NBA could fix the NBA FinalsIn this episode, Brandon Zamora is joined by guest Daniel Tanious. The two react to the Denver Nuggets winning the 2023 NBA Championship, discuss whether or not the Nuggets could possibly retire No. 15 for both Nikola Jokić and Carmelo Anthony & give solutions to how the NBA could fix the NBA Finals.
Make sure to follow the Sports Planet Podcast on your favorite social media and podcast platforms (@SportsPlanetPod)! You can also follow Brandon on all social media platforms (@_brandonzamora).
Outro song "Life Is Good" courtesy of Cheridomingo.
Don't forget to like, comment, share and leave...2023-06-1639 minBlue Island Radio PodcastVinyl Fridays 8 - The High School Years 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 line at blueislandradio@gm...2023-06-161h 45Sports Planet PodcastEp. 17 - Messi to Miami, PGA/LIV Controversy, NBA Finals & Russell Wilson Says No to the EaglesIn this episode, Brandon Zamora is joined by guest Daniel Tanious. The two react to the news that Lionel Messi will come to the MLS and join David Beckham's Inter Miami. They also discuss how the PGA Tour is a hyprocrite after merging with LIV Golf. Then, Brandon and Daniel analyze the first three games of the NBA Finals before Brandon says thank you to Russell Wilson for not wanting to join his favorite NFL team.
Make sure to follow the Sports Planet Podcast on your favorite social media and podcast platforms (@SportsPlanetPod)! You can also follow Bra...2023-06-091h 12Sports Planet PodcastEp. 16 - ECF Reaction, Jimmy Butler Heat Resumé & NBA Finals PredictionsIn this episode, Brandon Zamora is joined by guest Daniel Tanious. The two react to the Eastern Conference Finals, analyze how well Jimmy Butler has done during his four seasons in Miami and then give their predictions for who will become the 2023 NBA Champions.
Make sure to follow the Sports Planet Podcast on your favorite social media and podcast platforms (@SportsPlanetPod)! You can also follow Brandon on all social media platforms (@_brandonzamora).
Outro song "Life Is Good" courtesy of Cheridomingo.
Don't forget to like, comment, share and leave a review!2023-06-0243 minSports Planet PodcastEp. 15 - Nuggets sweep Lakers, Celtics keep season alive & Ja MorantIn this episode, Brandon Zamora is joined by guest Daniel Tanious. The two discuss the Nuggets sweeping the Lakers, the Celtics avoiding elimination and Ja Morant receiving a welfare check from local police in Tennessee after posting cryptic IG stories. They also debate about how difficult a championship for the Miami Heat this season would be compared to the Dallas Mavericks' 2011 NBA Championship.
Make sure to follow the Sports Planet Podcast on your favorite social media and podcast platforms (@SportsPlanetPod)! You can also follow Brandon on all social media platforms (@_brandonzamora).
Outro song "Life Is Goo...2023-05-2742 minBlue Island Radio PodcastVinyl Fridays 6 - with Guest DJ AP Lindsay 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! 2023-05-191h 33Sports Planet PodcastEp. 14 - NBA Conference Finals & Ja Wick Flashes His Gun on IG Live AGAINIn this episode, Brandon Zamora is joined by guest Daniel Tanious. The two analyze the NBA's Conference Finals following Game 1 of each respective series. Then, they discuss the Ja Morant situation where he flashed a gun once again during an IG Live.
Make sure to follow the Sports Planet Podcast on your favorite social media and podcast platforms (@SportsPlanetPod)! You can also follow Brandon on all social media platforms (@_brandonzamora).
Outro song "Life Is Good" courtesy of Cheridomingo.
Don't forget to like, comment, share and leave a review!2023-05-1934 minSports Planet PodcastEp. 13 - NFL Schedule, NBA Playoffs Round 2 & Steve Kerr Says Lakers Are FloppingIn this episode, Brandon Zamora is joined by guest Daniel Tanious. The two highlight the marquee games that had been announced for the upcoming 2023 NFL Season, analyze Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs & talk about how Steve Kerr says the Lakers are getting away with flopping.
This week, the podcast introduces two new segments:
Things You Love To See (Wholesome/Feel Good Sport News Stories)
Fails of the Week (Self-explanatory)
Make sure to follow the Sports Planet Podcast on your favorite social media and podcast platforms (@SportsPlanetPod)! You can also follow Brandon on all social media pla...2023-05-1243 minSports Planet PodcastEp. 12 - NBA Playoffs Round 2, Dillon Brooks & Draymond Green Asks for Permission to go to LAIn this episode, Brandon Zamora discusses recent NBA news with guest Daniel Tanious. The two analyze Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs so far, Dillon Brooks' current situation, and how Draymond Green might really be LeBron James' biggest fan.
Make sure to follow the Sports Planet Podcast on your favorite social media and podcast platforms (@SportsPlanetPod)! You can also follow Brandon on all social media platforms (@_brandonzamora).
Outro song "Life Is Good" courtesy of Cheridomingo.
Don't forget to like, comment, share and leave a review!2023-05-0534 minBlue Island Radio PodcastVinyl Fridays 5 - with Guest DJ Stacey Goldschmidt 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! 2023-05-051h 52Sports Planet PodcastEp. 11 - NFL Draft Round 1 ReactionIn this episode, Brandon Zamora is joined by Alex Valadez. The two give their reactions to the First Round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Brandon is sad Eagles didn't land Bijan Robinson but still loved the selections Philadelphia made on the first night of the draft. Alex is happy that the Steelers finally invested into their offensive line.
Make sure to follow the Sports Planet Podcast on all social media platforms (@SportsPlanetPod)! You can also follow Brandon and Alex on all social media platforms (@_brandonzamora & @_alexvaladez). You can also find Alex's sports content here.
Outro song "Life I...2023-04-2844 minSports Planet PodcastEp. 10 - Jalen Hurts Extension, NBA Playoffs & NBA AwardsIn this episode, Brandon Zamora discusses some NFL and NBA news with guest Daniel Tanious. The two talk about Jalen Hurts' contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles that made him the highest-paid player in NFL History. Then, they give their takes on what they've seen so far in the NBA Playoffs. At the end, they give their thoughts on the NBA Awards that have been announced so far and give their predictions for the ones that haven't been yet.
Make sure to follow the Sports Planet Podcast on your favorite social media and podcast platforms (@SportsPlanetPod)! You can also follow Bra...2023-04-2155 minSports Planet PodcastEp. 9 - NBA Play-In Tournament, Lakers Save Their Season via Trade Deadline, Wolves Final Day Drama & First Round Playoffs PredictionsIn this episode, Brandon Zamora discusses what's been going on in the NBA with guest Daniel Tanious. The two analyze the Play-In games from the first two nights, how the Los Angeles Lakers saved their season with their trade deadline moves, the Timberwolves' final day drama and how terrible the Rudy Gobert trade. The two then finish the episode by giving their predictions for the first round of the NBA Playoffs, which tip off Saturday, April 15.
Make sure to follow the Sports Planet Podcast on all social media and podcast platforms (@SportsPlanetPod)! You can also follow Brandon on...2023-04-1451 minBlue Island Radio PodcastVINYL FRIDAYS 4 - 4th Times the CharmWelcome 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! 2023-04-141h 11Sports Planet PodcastEp. 8 - Angel Reese Backlash & Is Damian Lillard "Running from the Grind?"In this episode, Brandon Zamora is joined by Alex Valadez. The two discuss the recent Angel Reese backlash of taunting Caitlin Clark during the Women's National Championship Game and whether or not Damian Lillard is actually running from the grind by staying with the Portland Trailblazers to avoid the pressures of winning an NBA Championship.
Make sure to follow the Sports Planet Podcast on all social media platforms (@SportsPlanetPod)! You can also follow Brandon and Alex on all social media platforms (@_brandonzamora & @_alexvaladez). You can also find Alex's sports content here.
Outro song "Life Is Good"...2023-04-0730 minSports Planet PodcastEp. 7 - Lamar Jackson, Fast Food Bracket & the MLB Pitch ClockIn this episode, Brandon Zamora is joined by Alex Valadez. The two discuss the Lamar Jackson situation, fill out a bracket of their favorite fast food restaurants in honor of this weekend's Final Four, and discuss how much quicker the new pitch clock has made MLB games.
Make sure to follow the Sports Planet Podcast on all social media platforms (@SportsPlanetPod)! You can also follow Brandon and Alex on all social media platforms (@_brandonzamora & @_alexvaladez). You can also find Alex's sports content here.
Outro song "Life Is Good" courtesy of Cheridomingo.
Don't forget to like...2023-03-3159 minSports Planet PodcastEp. 6 - Lakers, NBA Western Conference Standings and MJ Selling the HornetsIn this episode, Brandon Zamora discusses recent NBA news with guest Daniel Tanious. The two discuss the Los Angeles Lakers, the NBA's Western Conference standings as the playoffs get closer, the Dallas Mavericks appealing their loss to the Golden State Warriors, and Colin Cowherd's take on Michael Jordan selling his stake in the Charlotte Hornets.
Make sure to follow the Sports Planet Podcast on all social media and podcast platforms (@SportsPlanetPod)! You can also follow Brandon on all social media platforms (@_brandonzamora).
Outro song "Life Is Good" courtesy of Cheridomingo.
Don't forget to like...2023-03-2456 minSports Planet PodcastEp. 5 - Aaron Rodgers to the Jets rumors and NFL Free AgencyIn this episode, Brandon Zamora discusses the crazy start to the NFL's free agency period with guest Gio Galvez (co-host of Sideline Thoughts). The two discuss the Aaron Rodgers to the Jets rumors, how the Eagles have done in free agency, plus key signings and roster moves around the NFL.
Make sure to follow the Sports Planet Podcast on all social media and podcast platforms (@SportsPlanetPod)! You can also follow Brandon on all social media platforms (@_brandonzamora).
Outro song "Life Is Good" courtesy of Cheridomingo.
Don't forget to like, comment, share and leave...2023-03-1754 minSports Planet PodcastEp. 4 - Pau Gasol's Jersey Retired, Lakers Playoff Push and Ja Morant's Current SituationIn this episode, Brandon Zamora discusses recent NBA news and events with guest Daniel Tanious. The two discuss Pau Gasol's jersey finally being retired by the Lakers, share their stories about Kobe Bryant, look into the Lakers playoff push without LeBron and give their thoughts about Ja Morant's current situation since his infamous IG Live video.
Make sure to follow the Sports Planet Podcast on all social media and podcast platforms (@SportsPlanetPod)! You can also follow Brandon on all social media platforms (@_brandonzamora).
Outro song "Life Is Good" courtesy of Cheridomingo.
Don't forget...2023-03-101h 01Sports Planet PodcastEp. 3 - MLB's New Rules & Thoughts from a Longtime Suffering Angels FanIn this episode, Brandon Zamora discusses the three new rules the MLB is implementing with guest Jose Novelo. The two discuss the pros and cons each of the three rules can bring from the perspectives of both longtime baseball fans, as well as newer fans.
Make sure to follow the Sports Planet Podcast on all social media and podcast platforms (@SportsPlanetPod)! You can also follow Brandon on all social media platforms (@_brandonzamora).
Outro song "Life Is Good" courtesy of Cheridomingo.
Don't forget to like, comment and leave a review!2023-03-0350 minSports Planet PodcastEp. 2 - NBA All Star Weekend, Eric Bieniemy, and the XFLIn this episode, Brandon Zamora is joined again by Alex Valadez. The two discuss the NBA's All Star Weekend, the controversy behind the NBA honoring Karl Malone, and what All-Star Anthony Edwards says he'd change about the NBA. Also, we discuss if Eric Bieniemy should've left the Kansas City Chiefs for the Washington Commanders and the return of the XFL and its rules that make the games even more exciting to watch.
Make sure to follow the Sports Planet Podcast on all social media platforms (@SportsPlanetPod)! You can also follow Brandon and Alex on all social media...2023-02-241h 11Sports Planet PodcastSports Planet Podcast - Ep. 1Brandon Zamora (@_brandonzamora) and Alex Valadez (@_alexvaladez) discuss the Super Bowl, Juju's Valentine's Day card, the NBA All Star Break, and recent NBA trades.
Follow us on IG & Twitter! (@SportsPlanetPod)2023-02-171h 19Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 150 - Pasha Gerard / Seize The NightOn 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...2022-05-271h 07Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 142 - DRAMATIC READING OF THE BIG SALADIt’s December, which means it’s time for the last episode of the year, which also means it’s time for the reading of the Seinfeld. This year Brandon and his fellow Blue Island Radio Podcast Players sit down and do a table read of the classic Seinfeld episode, “The Big Salad” (Season 6, ep. 2). Thank you for listening and of course thank you to the cast: Joe Sowinski Lindsay Zamora, Mark Doddato, Buffy Van Huis, John Armentrout, Britta Van Westrienen, and Dave Brown, I couldn’t do it without you. Cheers! Instagram: @birp604062021-12-2127 minBlue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 119 - SCOTT BOSWELLOn today's episode Brandon welcomes Scott Boswell; builder of electric bass guitars, former Blue Island resident, and current member of the rock band Dead Town Revival. Inspired by a recent Spotify playlist Punk Rock & Disorderly in Blue Island, Brandon asks Scott to shed some light on the early Blue Island punk scene, and asks some listener questions and to top it off we hear a song from Dead Town Revival and Naked Raygun. Thanks for listening. 2020-10-031h 10Blue Island Radio PodcastFLASHBACK FRIDAY - WBAR #2On today's episode of Flashback Friday it's Brandon's birthday and he leans heavy into the garage and punk tunes on this. Give it a listen and tell Brandon how bad he sounds on the mic. 2020-08-221h 22Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 117 - "J" IS FOR JULYOn today's episode Brandon plays songs in honor of some of the day that are often overlooked, like National Bikini Day, Take Your Plant for a Walk Day, World UFO Day and so many more! Thanks for listening. 2020-07-051h 10Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP MINI-EPISODE #2 - TOUGH CHOICESRecorded on May 22nd, 2020 Brandon & AP Lindsay man the phones and talk to a couple of listeners, and talk about this day in history. 2020-05-3037 minBlue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 115 - "Scary" Larry MontetHi, this is Brandon, and on today's episode I'll be speaking with musician "Scary" Larry Montet, who has been in and around the Chicago music scene for more than 30 years. Not only that but he is also my cousin. We talk about some the bands that were in and around Blue Island back in the early days, some of the joints he hung out at on the north side, and the difficulties of keeping a band together. His long running band The Gravetones have a new record that they are up and we'll take a quick listen to one...2020-05-171h 19Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 114 - MAMA SAIDOn today's episode Brandon offers up twenty-one songs in the key of mama. That's right, just in time for mother's day, twenty-one songs about your mutha, sort of . . . You will hear songs by Black Nasty, The Ramones, Wilson Pickett and more. But if you're still not satisfied and looking for more songs about ya mama then check out episode #23 of the Blue Island Radio Podcast RED HOT MAMAS & ICE COLD BEER! 2020-05-061h 12Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 112 - THE WELLNESS CHECKOn today's episode of the show Brandon makes some calls and to old friends in different parts of the country, people he hasn't spoken to in years, and checks on their well-being. He finds out how they are navigating through the treacherous circumstances we are all currently facing and then asks them to tell an embarrassing story about Brandon. Thanks for listening. 2020-04-081h 14Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP MINI-EPISODE #1 - SOCIAL DISTANCINGThis is a special mini-episode where Brandon & AP Lindsay take calls and talk about "Social Distancing" and state ordered closure of the bars in Illinois. ** The Rock Island Public House will be open today MARCH 16th. Then it will be closed until April. Please, if you are healthy, and want to support the business before they are forced to close go there tonight!2020-03-1631 minBlue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 109 - Gus FullerOn today's episode Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome Blue Island musician and part-time impresario Gus Fuller to the studio to talk about The Repellents, The Soda Jerks, Brad's House, bad shows and more. Thanks for listening. If you like the show please follow us on Facebook and/or Instagram or leave us a review on iTunes. 2020-03-111h 08Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 108 - IT'S ALL SO OBVIOUS - THE SOUNDS OF MINNESOTAOn today’s episode of the podcast Brandon turns his attention to the great state of Minnesota. He has a special place in his heart for the 32nd state, particularly Minneapolis where he spent his sophomore year of high school going to shows at First Ave. 7th St. Entry and playing pinball at that one arcade that used to be a few doors down from the Gay 90s Bar whose name he unfortunately can’t remember. Can someone please remind him what it was called? Anyway, you will hear 21 songs from bands and musicians from Minnesota; everything from Augi...2020-02-221h 13Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 105 - LEMON KNIFEOn today's episode Brandon & Lindsay travel to Chicago to visit the practice space of the dynamic duo Lemon Knife. They talk about Guitar Hero, the meaning behind some of their songs, their mutual love for cheese and so much more. But wait, they also play some songs including a cover of Pulp's "Common People" and one from their latest album I know that this is Vitriol. Listen to the episode and then go check them out on Band Camp our where ever you purchase your music. 2019-12-161h 07Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 104 - THE RACEContinuing what will hopefully become an annual tradition, Brandon and the Blue Island Radio Podcast Players get together to do a reading of the classic "holiday" Seinfeld episode: The Race. Perfect with that glass of lukewarm eggnog that you like to drink while wrapping presents. Enjoy! 2019-12-0728 minBlue Island Radio PodcastSaturday Soundcheck 3On this week's Saturday Soundcheck Brandon asks: what are you putting in your time capsule. 2019-11-3028 minBlue Island Radio PodcastSaturday Soundcheck #2This week Brandon hits the streets to ask the people of Blue Island the all important question of what vinyl record would you like your ashes to be pressed into when you die. The answers range from a McDonald's promotional flexi disc to Tesla. 2019-11-2337 minBlue Island Radio PodcastSaturday Soundcheck #1Welcome to the first episode of Saturday Soundcheck, which will be recorded every Saturday morning. On this episode Brandon talks about making commitments and Weird Paul. He also tries to solicit suggestions for his running playlist. 2019-11-1625 minBlue Island Radio PodcastHALLOWEEN VOLUME 4 - MANIACS ON THE LOOSEIt'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, demons and all the other things that you can think of that go bump in the night. 2019-10-191h 08Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 101 - DEATH & MEMPHISJoliet rock outfit Death & Memphis join Brandon in the studio to talk about music, The Replacements, Joliet, IL and more. And they have a new album out called Exhausted. Check it out! 2019-10-101h 06Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 98 - THE SOUNDS OF WASHINGTONThis is the episode where Brandon play's songs from the state of Washington. What else do you want? 2019-08-221h 15Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 97 - JARED LANGWORTHYBrandon and the gang are joined in the studio by the rock outfit Jared Langworthy aka Shorty, Baldy, and Hairy. They talk about Rhode Island, G.G. Allin, taste some wine, and play some songs. Please, check them out at one of their upcoming shows. Cheers! 2019-08-101h 14Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 96 - AREA 51 + APOLLO MOON LANDING + CHANCE THE SNAPPERBrandon & Tim are joined in the studio by AP Lindsay and together they talk about the gathering of the Juggalos aka The Storming of Area 51, the 50 year anniversary of the Apollo Space Landing, and a little alligator known as Chance the Snapper. 2019-07-301h 05Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 94 - MYSTERY WHEEL + HOW DO YOU PARK?Hey, it's the first day of Summer and the 94th episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast! You do the math! Why am I screaming! On today's episode of the show Brandon and Timmy take suggestions to fill the slots of their Mystery Wheel which will play a big part of the 100th episode, which will be recorded LIVE at the Rock Island Public House on Sunday, August 18th. Thanks for listening! 2019-06-221h 05Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 92 - THE SMITHS vs. THE CUREOn this episode of the podcast Brandon and Timmy play a game of "Either Or" pitting two giants against each other, The Cure & The Smiths. There can be just one winner. Who will reign supreme in this grudge match for the ages! 2019-05-271h 05Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 91 - CAN'D BEER FEST 2019On this episode of the podcast Brandon goes to the 2019 Can'd Beer Festival at The Double Play Saloon in Blue Island, IL. With his microphone and trusty 4-track he records a number of the bands including No Dead Heroes, Oveja Negra, The Islanderz, Dangerous Chairs, Dethwarrant, Fighting for Scraps, and Death & Memphis. He also drinks lots of canned beer and manages to get some interviews with some of the bands. Thanks for listening! 2019-05-1958 minBlue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 90 - MOMOn today's episode of the podcast Brandon interviews his mom on Mother's Day. They talk about Mother's Day past and all things Blue Island. Thank You for listening. 2019-05-121h 00
Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 89 - The Good, The Bad, and The UglyBrandon is back with another music episode and this one is full of songs about the good, the bad and the ugly with music by The Mojo Men, The Ugky Ducklings, The Spiritual Harmonizers of Little Rock, Arkansas and more! 2019-04-291h 09Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 88 - THE ISLANDERSOn today's episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast Brandon is joined by Blue Island punks The Islanders. 2019-04-211h 21Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 87 21st Birthdays + S0und CollageOn today's episode of the show Brandon & Timmy take calls from listeners and ask them about their 21st birthdays. I'll give you a hint: there's a lot of puking. Also, a new sound collage. Thanks for listening! 2019-04-091h 04Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 86 - STACEY GOLDSCHMIDTOn today's episode of the podcast Brandon & Timmy welcome film maker, musician, photographer and all around cool person Stacey Goldschmidt. Check the videos she made for her band Palmflower and Weird Paul Petroskey. Not to mention the film she directed Weird Paul: A Lo-Fi Documentary. 2019-03-311h 16Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 84 - CELEBRITY ENCOUNTERSOn today's episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast Brandon and Timmy talk about celebrity encounters. 2019-03-121h 03Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 83 - What We Talk ABout When We Talk About LoveOn today's episode of the show Brandon and the Blue Island Radio Podcast gang get together to talk about love. They talk about gas station sushi, not that gas station but actual gas station sushi, The Sybaris Hotel, hot dates, and all things sexy. They also try to figure out what third base is. Thanks for listening. Like us on Facebook @blueislandradio Follow us on Instagram @ Blue_island_radio And if you really like the show visit our Patreon page at: patreon.com/blueislandradio and become a patron 2019-02-241h 19Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 79 - THE STATE OF THE UNIONOn this, the first episode of the year, Brandon & Tim discuss some nonsense including what we'd like to see less of in 2019, and Timmy's failed attempt to watch The Last Tango in Paris. This episode also includes a bonus song from one of our favorite guests of 2018, "Little" Dave Merriman. The song was recorded live for episode #58 has not seen the light of day until now. Thanks for listening! 2019-01-151h 02Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 77 - THE STRIKE On this week’s episode of the podcast Brandon gets together with the Blue Island Radio Podcast Players to record what is arguably the best episode of the last two months. Recorded in August, the crew performs a dramatic reading of “The Strike” which is sure to become a holiday classic in its own right. Happy Festivus, Happy Chanukah, Merry Christmas, whatever. Thanks for listening.2018-12-2232 minBlue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 75 - Alex Francois & Stephani MeehanOn today's episode of the podcast Brandon & Tim are joined in the studio by Blue Island's own Alex Francois & Stephanie Meehan. 2018-11-191h 29Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 74 - Hallow-what?On this episode of the podcast Brandon and Tim sit down and talk about Halloween. An in-depth conversation about candy, costumes, and Halloween in Blue Island. Thanks for listening! Like us on Facebook @blueislandradio Follow us on Instagram @blue_island_radio 2018-10-241h 06Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 73 - HALLOWEEN NUGGETS VOL. 3Blue Island Radio Podcast - Episode 73 On today's episode Brandon plays music from his favorite holiday, Halloween! You will hear songs from the Crystals, Roy Clark, Arthur Brown, The Rattles and more! It's gonna thrill you right down to your thriller. 2018-10-161h 07Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 70 - SCOTT ARMSTRONG - SOUND COLLAGE #2 On today's episode Brandon & Tim are joined in the studio by everyone's 3rd favorite Rock Island Public House bartender, Scott Armstrong. And yes, there is a new sound collage!2018-08-121h 24Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 68 - MIKEY "RAMONE" TUCKER + SOUND COLLAGE - CALLSBrandon and Tim sit down with car enthusiast and friend of the show Mike Tucker. We take phone calls and Brandon plays a new sound collage. And as usual please address all complaints to Mr. Tim Sidler. Thanks for listening. 2018-07-041h 12Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 67 - 2018 CANNED BEER FESTIVAL On today's episode of the podcast Brandon continues with Blue Island bootleg series as he brings you live recordings from this year's Canned Beer Festival. Enjoy live recordings from Nightcap, The Studs, The Crombies and more! Thanks for listening and remember to Like us on Twitter & Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and leave us a comment.2018-06-1943 minBlue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 66 - RELIGION? Brandon is joined in the studio by Dave Brown, Randy Korwin, and Father Connor Danstrom. Together they work through an often divisive topic: Religion. Topics of discussion include Atheism, Faith, Excorcism, Rocky, Confession and more. For the full uncensored and uncut episode check patreon.com/blueislandradio 2018-05-311h 45Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 64 - MORE ODD NUMBERS On today's episode Brandon offers up a second collection of "Odd Numbers" - novelty songs, slightly weird songs, or just songs that just don't fit easily in one any particular genre. Featuring songs by Jim Backus, Neil Sedaka, Dee Dee Ramone and more!2018-04-241h 08Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 63 - Alan CromwellToday Brandon and Tim are joined in the studio by musician and co-founder of the Blue Island Beer Company, Alan Cromwell. 2018-04-131h 00Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 61 - HYMEN MOMENTS On this episode of The Blue Island Radio Podcast Brandon & Tim are joined by Colleen & Jenna from the all-female Misfits cover band Hymen Moments.Thanks for listening.2018-03-231h 06Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 60 - JOE SOWINSKI If you’ve ever wondered what Phil Collins, Cheetos, and dildo “numb-chucks” all have in common then don’t listen to this show, because we have no idea; yet they are all mentioned with alarming frequency during this episode of The Blue Island Radio Podcast with special guest Joe Sowinski. As a bonus Brandon & Tim manage to squeeze in a few questions about music and Joe’s bands The Old Comiskey’s, Static Age, Young Distractions, and Major Threat. If you like the show please like us on Facebook, and or follow us on Instagram...2018-03-121h 37Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 58 - "Little" Dave Merriman Dave Merriman, one of Blue Island’s finest exports, is a long standing member of the rock bands: The Arrivals, The Text Book Committee, Big Baby and more; not to mention a solo artist whose album The Odd Bird is now available @ http://hewhocorruptsinc.bandcamp.com/album/odd-bird Brandon & Tim are thrilled to have Little Dave in the studio to talk about music, Blue Island, Chip Z’Nuff and more. Listen at biradio.libsyn.com or subscribe for FREE on iTunes. Thanks For Listening! #BIRP #60406 #BlueIsland #TheArrivals #CaptainMidnight #TextBookCommittee #OddBird #LittleDave #TheMons2018-02-121h 49Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 57 - Brandon & Tim alone in the studioWithout a guest to distract them Brandon & Tim are left to their own devices. Next week, or maybe the week after that we will be joined in the studio by the one and only Dave Merriman. Until then, please enjoy this short episode. Hey, I said please! 2018-02-0345 minBlue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 54 - NIKO RILEY It's a Christmas miracle! There's a new episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast. On today's episode Brandon & Tim are joined in the studio by local musician and fellow Blue Islander Niko Riley. Thanks for listening.2017-12-251h 43Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 52 - MARK DODDATO On this week’s episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast, originally recorded as episode 51, Brandon and Tim sit down with one half of the dynamic DJ duo These Old Men They Play Records. They talk about some old Blue Island hangouts, Record Store Day, the legendary south suburban all-ages venue Off The Alley, and a few selections from Mark’s record collection. And as usual, if anyone was offended by this week’s episode please direct all complaints to blueislandradio@gmail.com c/o Tim Sidler. Thank You 2017-11-201h 13Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 51 - A FAREWELL TO FRED COLEBrandon pays tribute to one of his all-time favorite musicians and artistic role models, Fred Cole. There may be another Bono, there may be another Mick Jagger, and hell, there will probably be another Beatles. But there will never be another Fred Cole. 2017-11-111h 05Blue Island Radio PodcastEPISODE 50 - THE BEVERLY ART WALK On today’s episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast Brandon sets up shop at the 75th annual Beverly Art Walk. He talks art with the people, the people being anyone, and I mean anyone, who is willing to talk to him, including his mom. We also hear some music from Chicago bands Los Espejos and Hymen Moments. Thank’s for listening. 2017-11-061h 04Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 48 - JOHN ARMENTROUT Brandon and Tim are joined in the studio by Blue Island resident, John Armentrout. They talk about family, life in Bensonvile, and nude photography. Follow them on Facebook @blueislandradio and Instagram @blue_island_radio ---- THANKS!2017-10-121h 07Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 47 - THE SLOPPY EPISODE On this episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast the crew gets extra sloppy as Brandon & Tim are joined in the studio by AP Lindsay. Together they drink lots of beers and attempt to discuss football, the closing of an iconic south side restaurant Beverly Woods, and some of the things that grind their gears. And of course, don't forget to visit our sponsor, the Rock Island Public House. Thanks for listening2017-09-3057 minBlue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 46 - CHEESE STEAKS & TUNA FISH HOAGIES - THE MUSIC OF PENNSYLVANIA On this episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast Brandon Plays some tunes from one of his favorite cities, PHILADELPHIA; and there might be a few other towns from PA thrown in as well. Thanks for listening2017-09-081h 10Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 34 - Brandon & Timmy Talk About LoveBrandon 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.2017-02-131h 47Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 11 - A Message to You - A Dedication to RudyBlue Island Radio - Episode #11 This week's episode is dedicated to my dad, Rudy Zamora, and all the music that he introduced to me over the years. He was my first, and probably the biggest musical influence in my life. So the songs in this episode are from records that he would bring home from work when he was working as a hair dresser on the South Side of Chicago. Dad, you'll always be with me, in my thoughts, in my heart and . . . I would also like to mention that this photograph was taken by a...2016-06-141h 23Blue Island Radio PodcastBIRP 04 - It's a Love ThingThis episode is dedicated to two of the people I love most, my parents, Rudy & Geri Zamora, who will be celebrating their 47th anniversary on Wednesday, March 30th! So the songs in today's episode will mostly be about luv. love! 2016-03-291h 03