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The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 153 Comedians MATT VITA & SHARON SIMON drop by to chat about the comedy scene and their upcoming shows!On this episode we feature two outstanding New York comics! Matt Vita and Sharon Simon! Of course we joke around and have some laughs while finding out how these two comedians became friends over the years of being in the biz and performing along the comedy circuit! For more on Matt and Sharon check out their websites or follow them on social media to find out where they will be making you laugh next! And get your tickets soon for a good laugh! https://www.mattvita.comhttps://www.simonsayslaugh.com2025-04-2928 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 146 AMERICAN NOMADS singer/songwriter guitarist Matt Schneider drops by to chat about the band's new single "Wanted Man" from the new album "Hats Cleaned" produced by drummer Joe Vitale! (Joe Walsh, CSN, The Eagles)American Nomads is a roots rock band based in Brooklyn and Woodstock, New York. Inspired by artists like Bruce Springsteen and The Band, they dive deep into the heart of American music with blends of Country, Rock, and Blues to cultivate their own unique contemporary style. Receiving national radio play, they reached #6 on the Billboard AC chart, as well as passed the first round of Grammy nominations for their song, A Revelation’s Gonna Come. Constantly pushing forward, their newest 10-song album, Hats Cleaned is produced by Joe Vitale, a longtime drummer and contributor of Crosby, Stills & Nash, The Eag...2025-03-1125 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 127 The Cast of the new true crime series How (NOT) to Get Rid Of A Body Ep 3 Graveyard Shift now streaming on HBO Max, Prime Video, and ID Discovery!It's a true crime episode with the cast of How (NOT) To Get Rid Of A Body Episode 3 "Graveyard Shift" featuring John Campanile from Chicago, Kathy Sanders from the Maryland area, Dave Eggers II from Long Island, and yours truly Matt Zako from Westchester, New York! We talk about the filming of this True Crime episode and go behind the scenes of the making of a true crime story that takes place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! This episode airs on HBO Max, Amazon Prime, and ID Discovery! 2024-10-3132 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 118 DREAM PHASES from Los Angeles checks in from the West Coast to chat about their new music and album called Phantom Idol!L.A. neo-psych group, Dream Phases, share their new LP Phantom Idol on this episode. On the album, Brandon Graham says, "Phantom Idol is our third full length album that was written and recorded between 2022-2023. It has by far the most collaborative writing of any of our albums so far, as Shane, Keveen and I co-wrote about half of the tracks on the album as opposed to writing the songs individually. We initially recorded demos for all of the songs, and some extra outtakes, and then we...2024-09-1032 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 62 PRINCESS GOES: led by musician and actor Michael C. Hall (Dexter, Six Feet Under) alongside keyboardist Matt Katz-Bohen (Blondie, Cyndie Lauper) and drummer Peter Yanowitz (The Wallflowers)! Princess Goes — the buzzy band led by the charismatic showmanship and signature voice of vocalist, lyricist, musician and actor Michael C. Hall (Dexter, Six Feet Under, Lazarus) alongside keyboardist Matt Katz-Bohen (Blondie, Cyndie Lauper) and drummer Peter Yanowitz (The Wallflowers, Morningwood) — announced their forthcoming LP, Come Of Age, out October 6 via SO In De Goot Recordings.As a follow-up to the record's first two singles, "Shimmer" and "Blur" (each of which came alongside their own music video), today, Princess Goes shares a new...2023-10-0339 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard S3 E4 Corky Laing from the classic rock group Mountain has a new album out called Finnish Sessions! We check in with Corky from Finland and chat about the music and more!Since Covid-19 hit the world, Corky has spent half of his time in Finland. He has worked with Finnish musicians on several projects for a decade, but the pandemic gave him an opportunity to fully concentrate on the tunes that had been brewing in his mind. He has a small demo studio in Finland and together with his trusted studio engineer and multi-instrumentalist, Harri Väyrynen, he was able to give shape to the new material. The first single, "Whatcha Doin?" features Corky's multi-talented friend, Maria Hänninen (of Mount Mary) on vocals and the wonderful Conny Bloo...2022-12-2037 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard S2 Ep 64 Actor/Comedin Peter Fogel has a brand new Off Broadway Show called "TIL DEATH DO US PART... YOU FIRST directed by academy award nominee Chazz Palminteri from Bronx TaleToday, Actor, Comedian, Playwright Peter Fogel is one of those performers audiences have seen and enjoyed countless times on television, but you probably didn't know his name. Shows like "An Evening at The Improv," "Comedy Central," and "Comic Strip Live."On a balmy Saturday night in a South Florida theatre, funny man Fogel presented his multi-media solo show "Til Death Do Us Part, You First!" to a packed house. Little did he know that Chazz Palminteri was in attendance. The Broadway/Film Star was so impressed with Fogel's auto-biographical tale and the tremendous...2022-11-0129 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 56: Miami versus CT/NY Real Estate with Mia in Miami and Gloria and Nate in Norwalk who were featured on the TV show American Pickers!Real Estate is on fire in the suburbs since the pandemic! People want to be in the backyard of the big big cities like Miami and Manhattan! We talk to Mia Melissa DeSanty aka Mia in Miami and Gloria and Nate in Norwalk! Gloria and Nathan Dillard really do love Norwalk and it's history so much that they contacted the TV show American Pickers to come to their hometown to do some picking! We go from the beach in Miami, Florida right up the East Coast to Norwalk, Connecticut and talk real estate in the city's backyard! We hear why M...2021-09-2141 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 55: It's Octoberfest at Redding Beer with Accidental Breakdown then we head to Sono with The Breakers Band! The Tom Petty tribute!We are Live at Redding Beer for Octoberfest with Live Music, Great Beer, and Fun! First we chat with Brewmaster Dave Balsir about their new beers on tap! We hear from Greg Woolf from Westport's Accidental Breakdown and then we head to Sono to check in with The Breakers from Boston...the awesome Tom Petty Tribute band. We talk with lead singer Chris Chartier and also Tommy Booth backstage from The Sono Collection in Norwalk, CT!2021-09-1934 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 54: The alternative rock band Edisun! Lead singer Ethan Isaac talks about the band's past tour of 20 countries performing for the US Troops and their new documentary Bulletproof Wings! On the early morning of September 11, 2001, walking through lower Manhattan, New York City, Ethan Isaac saw something unfold before his eyes that would alter the course of his life. He would later capture his experiences in a song called “Into the Sunlight.” The song found its way to the offices of Armed Forces Entertainment, and so began a mission for Ethan and his band that continues to this day: bring music and fun to an audience of some of the most die-hard music fans Ethan has met; the soldiers of the US millitary. To date, Edisun...2021-09-1447 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 53: Long Island's Smokin Rockets! We chat with lead singer Sal Assenza!We talk with the lead singer of The Smokin Rockets Sal Assenza, otherwise known as John Lemmon from his Beatles tribute band days!As you know, Long Island gave birth to so much musical talent, notably Billy Joel and the multi-platinum band The Stray Cats who found their home in Massapequa. With the desire to showcase the music that has been a part of mainstream radio for audiences of all ages around the world, now comes Long Island's new "Atomic Rock Band"...The Smokin Rockets.Founding member, Johnny Lemmon (guitar/vocals) has performed internationally in the...2021-09-0730 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 52: Christine Olhman, "The Beehive Queen" and Tom "The Suit" Forst! Featuring music from both musicians!We chat with two amazing artists that will truly knock your socks off! Christine Olhman otherwise known as "The Beehive Queen" and Tom "The Suit" Forst! Both musicians not only know each other but will play on the same stage this September at The White Plains Performing Arts Center for a night of great music and fun! You may know Christine from The SNL band....and if you do not know who Tom Forst is...well you do now! Listen to these two fantastic musicians as we have a blast throughout the interview with a lot of laughs plus w...2021-08-3141 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 51: Dirty Dancing Academy/Golden Globe Award winning Songwriters Franke Previte and John DeNicola are (still) having The Time Of Their Lives! Academy/Golden Globe Award winners Franke Previte & John DeNicola were down to the bottom of their bank accounts in 1987 when their lives changed forever.The Dirty Dancing original soundtrack spent 18 weeks at #1 on the Billboard 200 album sales chart and 230 weeks in the Top 30. As one of the greatest selling soundtracks of all time, the film became an iconic classic almost as soon as it hit the theaters in 1987...33 years later the Dirty Dancing brand is a cultural phenomenon.Knowing the feeling of being hungry, Previte & DeNicola felt since their lives have been musically r...2021-08-2446 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 50: BLACK DOG The music of Led Zeppelin!We go to the city's backyard of New Jersey this episode and check in with Rob Malave "the Robert Plant" of Black Dog! We talk about the new Zeppelin documentary coming out soon, we chat about other Zep tribute bands, the music of Led Zeppelin and future shows coming up in September for Black Dog!This script below was taken from their website http://www.blackdogzeppelin.com/Follow Black Dog on Facebook and Instagram! https://www.facebook.com/BlackDogZeppelin Then as it was, again it shall be Led Zeppelin shook the...2021-08-1741 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 49: Pop Singer Samantha Cole makes a comeback years later after being a 90's sensation!We go to the city's backyard of Danbury, CT and The Hamptons with 90's pop sensation Samantha Cole! At the age of 19 Samantha had some success in the music biz as a signed pop singer! She was the first artist signed to Universal Records! Timing is everything as Samantha says in the interview! She worked with Richard Marx, Nile Rodgers, 98 degrees and had a hit single called "Love Me Love Me" with Shaggy! We chat about her time in the limelight in the 90's and what it was like to be a celebrity pop singer. We talk about how...2021-08-1052 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 48: Evolving Restaurants in changing times! Special guests: Small biz consultant Craig Forster and Donnie O'Donoghue from the legendary Gallagher's Steakhouse in NYCIt is no secret that the pandemic has been rough on the restaurants all over America and especially NYC and it's suburbs! We go to the backyard and speak to a couple of guys that know the business well and we get tips on the best restaurants make the adjustments needed to rise above the rest! We chat with small business regional director of SBGA, Craig Forster and Donnie O'Donoghue, manager of Gallagher's Steakhouse in New York City!! Craig can be reached at craig.forster@sbga.comTo make a reservation at Gallagher's Steakhouse or fi...2021-07-2745 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 47: Acoustic ROCK Happy Hour remote at Wall Street Tavern in Norwalk!It's the debut of Acoustic Rock Happy Hour at the new Wall Street Tavern in Norwalk across from The Wall Street Theater! Live music from Nelson on the patio as we chat with owners Bryan Malcarney and John D'Agostino about the tavern and how great it is that they are becoming a part of the community! We find out how they are making their home in Norwalk with the customers and theater goers and why they chose a rock n roll theme and atmosphere! Tune into this live podcast where we interviewed both owners on Wall Street Tavern's patio! 2021-07-2323 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 46: The 50th Anniversary of the Closing of The Fillmore East Podcast Documentary Part 4The Fillmore East Podcast Documentary Series Part 4! We chat with Jane Bernstein a staffer from the Fillmore East office who was also the "candy chick" then promoted to working in the office with Bill Graham and also became a full timer at the box office! We also chat and hear stories from a regular spectator Mimi Botscheller! The Fillmore East closed this summer 50 years ago in 1971! Mimi has great stories about the "broom closet" at the Fillmore East and how she made friends with Vinny from The Hells Angels which always got her to the train safely after she a...2021-07-2056 minThe City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 45: Summer Sizzle: Beers & Bands at Redding Beer Co Live RemoteThe monthly music series continues at Redding Beer Co, with Steven Keith and Quantum Elev8!We chat about the great beer that is on tap and the events that keep on comin at Redding Beer! We talk with Quantum and Mark Minnock from East Rocks Sound and all the guys in the band! We talk beer and music with Dave Balsir, the owner from the brewery and in segment two we have fun with all the guys in the band from Elev8 who do a great version and tribute to Corey's Hart Sunglasses at Night from the 80s! 2021-07-1829 minThe City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 44: Honoring Veterans in July! It's "the Barn Stock 2021 Concert event" in support of HOMES for The BRAVE Summer Tour with the band GOLD DUST at The Barn in Easton!HONORING VETERANS during JULY! We chat with some of the members of the newly formed local Fairfield County classic rock band called Gold Dust! Special Guests: John Porio and Hans Hanson from Gold Dust tell us about the new band and how they decided to tie their shows into playing for a great organization, Homes For The Brave in Bridgeport! We talk with Homes For the Brave CEO Vince Santilli and find out how this live Summer Tour at The Barn ( 399 Center Road in Easton) benefits the local organization set up for our American CT veterans! The primary sponsors ar...2021-07-1619 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 43: The 50th anniversary of The Fillmore East Podcast Documentary Part 3This week we dig deeper with another Fillmore staffer who became a record promoter, a performer who warmed up for Janis Joplin and The Chambers Brothers and a concert goer turned recording studio owner! It's untold stories from Fillmore East spectator Steve Addabbo, usher Bruce Shindler and performer Larry Tasse from the band "Hello People"! The Fillmore East Podcast documentary series part 3! Plus Ken Franklin from Radioactive Talent, the man behind the scenes who got curious about the Fillmore East and it's history chimes in on why he wanted to do a special on the 50th anniversary of closing...2021-07-1254 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard: Ep 42: The Comeback of the Movie Theater Industry! We chat with Joe Masher, the COO of Bowtie Cinemas which is the oldest theater chain in North America!We chat with Joe Masher, the Chief Operating Officer of Bowtie Movie Theaters! Bow Tie Cinemas is an American movie theater chain, with locations in Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Virginia. As of 2013, it is the eighth-largest movie theater chain in the United States and is the oldest, having been founded in 1900! We chat with Joe about how things are changing in the movie industry especially since the pandemic and the new creative ways that Bow Tie Cinemas are evolving to keep up with modern times and a new world! We go right to the backyard o...2021-07-0638 minThe City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 41: SummerFEST: Bands&Beer at Redding Beer Co. with music from the band Accidental Breakdown!We are on location for SummerFEST: Bands and Beer! We chat with Dave Balsir from Redding Beer Co in Redding, Connecticut and Westport's Greg Wolfe from the band Accidental Breakdown! Their first time playing out since the pandemic! 2021-07-0123 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 40: The 50th anniversary of The Fillmore East podcast documentary Part 2 with staffers Amalie Rothschild, Alan Arkush and Jerry PompiliJune 27th 1971 the Fillmore East had it's closing night with it's final show! We chat in a roundtable discussion with the former staffers who have all gone on to do great things with their careers in the arts! Our guests are Amalie R. Rothschild who was "the house photographer" at the Fillmore East ! Amalie has a multi-faced background in Graphic Design, Photography, Computer Imaging, Motion Picture and Video production. Her photographs appeared in The NY Times, Newsweek, Time-Life Books, Life Magazine, The Village Voice, Rolling Stone and many other publications! She has iconic photos of Jimi Hendrix, Mountain, The Gr...2021-06-2859 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 39: Make Music Day 2021 in Connecticut! Featuring local artist interviews from the remote podcast at the Sono Collection!We head out to the Sono Collection...a brand new mall court in Norwalk, Connecticut from Make Music Day Norwalk 2021! We chat with the artists after their music sets and find out where they are from, how long they have been playing music and what kind of music they like to play! This was the schedule for the day where we set up to podcast live! Sono Garden Rooftop/The Wind-Up 3pmTom The Suit Forst 4pm - 4:45pmRiki Stevens 5pm - 5:45pmQuantum Elev8 (Acoustic 3 so...2021-06-2332 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 38: The 50th anniversary of The Fillmore East podcast documentary Part 1 with the performers! Special guests: Henry Gross from Sha Na Na and Corky Laing from Mountain!Fans of live rock, folk and blues music streamed through the entrance down in the East Village of NYC during a brief but memorable life of The Fillmore East! The great concert promoter Bill Graham brought The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, the Grateful Dead, Sha Na Na, Mountain and many more into a concert hall beloved by artists and audiences alike for its intimacy, acoustics and psychedelic light shows. ( this is taken from a plaque by the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation)...in this part one podcast documentary series we chat with two performers about the days...2021-06-2158 minThe City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 37: Bistro Mediterranean and Tapas Bar Remote with an acoustic set from Stamford's Nelson! Bonus podcast!We chat with the owner of Bistro Mediterranean Tapas Bar and Restaurant....how he has weathered the pandemic by offering live music on the patio...then we hear from Nelson's manager/roadie Bayardo Carillo and end the mini podcast with Jewel herself...aka Nelson!2021-06-2026 minThe City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 36: Real Estate in the Northeast! We go to the backyards of Boston and New York City and chat with realtors from New Hampshire, Cape Cod and Fairfield County, CT!The backyard is more important than ever since the historic pandemic! People are realizing how the home is where the heart is. The city's backyard has become more desirable than the city itself. We chat with four different realtors in the Northeast about why real estate has exploded lately. What do people want now in a home and why would they rather live outside of the city as opposed to in the city itself. We chat with Jay Sterin from New Hampshire, Wendy Allyson from Cape Cod and Kimberly and Michael Tromba from Fix and Fashion real estate in C...2021-06-1450 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 35: We All Shine On! A Ridgefield Town Event to uplift the community benefitting the Prospector Theater which was featured on "Good Morning America"We interview people from all over the community of Ridgefield as ArtShipEarth presents "We All Shine On"! Featuring local artists and musicians, classic car show, dunk tank, Ridgefield VFD activities for children, and learn about local disability resources! An event benefiting The Prospector Theater! As was featured on "Good Morning America!"Special guests: Chef/owner Giuseppe Castellano of The Lantern Restaurant, Joe Hoerman of The Classic Car Gallery, local artist Thomas Wood, and Denise Bertalovitz aka The Lady Bug Living Life Coach from "When Coffee Meets Tea podcast"The Prospector Theater is a 501(c)(3) non-profit d...2021-06-1336 minThe City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 34: Classic Cars and Concerts! We chat with the Presidents of Coachmen Rod & Custom and St. Ann ClubsSpecial Guests: Nick Giancaspro-President of the Coachmenrodand Customcarclub and Tony Cappuccia -President of The St. Ann Club...we chat about the classic car shows coming back to Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk and The Unlimited Pizza Tour Outdoor Concerts happening in the parking lot of Saint Ann Club! Plus we chat about The Saint Anns Festival returning this summer! We also talk about how the clubs give to charities in the community and how both clubs have created fun events for people to enjoy in their own backyard of Fairfield County! https://www.facebook.com/Coachmenrodand-Customcarclub2021-06-0739 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 33: Christine Ohlman "The Beehive Queen" from the SNL band and her own band Rebel Montez!We chat with Christine Ohlman, "the Beehive Queen" about music coming back to life with her new tour, what it is like to play in the SNL band and how it had to change during the pandemic, plus how important it is to support the arts and what independent music means to all of us!This queen of blue-eyed rock n’ soul, who grew up loving equally the sweetness of a Memphis horn line and the raunch of an electric guitar riff, whether played by Muddy Waters, Keith Richards, or Pop Staples, teased her blonde hair into a be...2021-05-3131 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 32:Bonfires and Brews remote at Redding Beer Co with the band Rising Tide on Memorial Day Weekend! Bonus mini episodeBonfires and Brews on a rainy Memorial Day Weekend! We check in with Dave Balsir from Redding Beer Co with our monthly local concert series and Birks from the band Rising Tide! 2021-05-3016 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 31: BBQ in The Backyard for Memorial Day Weekend! We talk with the guys from BBQ Radio Nation in Kansas... Host Dave Kious and bbq expert Dan Hathaway!2021-05-2433 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 30: The Jimmy Page of No Quarter, Bryan Christiansen :the Tribute to Zeppelin's Legacy and Coop from Milford Performance Center's Drive In Concert Series! Bonus mini Episode Live from the Mall parking lot!2021-05-2223 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 29: LIVE Events are coming back this summer! We talk to the pros: Musician Leigh Richardson and his new trio RISING TIDE...and two local mobile DJs! Jimmy "Jams" Nuzzo and Sean "Big Daddy" McKee!Live events are finally coming back this summer! Everything from backyard bbq's to weddings to birthday celebrations and more are coming back alive in the area. Musicians are getting hired and so are DJ's! We chat with a local favorite, Leigh Richardson who is a solo acoustic act and most recently formed a trio called Rising Tide. Rising Tide is rock trio that plays everything from covers of Bob Seger to Tom Petty and Dave Matthews to Jack Johnson! One of his best cover songs is ELP's "Lucky Man"! We chat about the evolving trio group and why it i...2021-05-1743 minThe City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 28: Mental Health Awareness month in May with author James Carlon, Chef Via Melissa and fitness trainer NikkiFit!Mental Health Awareness month in May is here and there are ways you can stay positive, calm and active. We chat with James Carlon who has had his struggles with anxiety/depression to the point that he checked into Silver Hill hospital. He also wrote a book about it called "Conversation With A Desperate Man". In the second segment we chat with Nicole Delli Bovi-Kubach aka NikkiFit and Chef Via Melissa about ways to combat anxiety and depression by eating healthy and working out. Anxiety and Depression can be very hard to handle especially in troubling times. Th...2021-05-1050 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 27: Drummer Corky Laing from the classic rock group Mountain talks about his new book called "Letters To Sarah" and all about his life as a musician and rock starCORKY LAING'S MOUNTAINSince 2015 Corky has been touring the world celebrating the musical legacy of Mountain. A 50th Anniversary of the Mississippi Queen Cowbell World Tour was supposed to start in the USA in the Spring of 2020, but that has been postponed due to the global pandemic. Corky, Mark Mikel (vocals, bass & keyboards), and Richie Scarlet (guitar) are eagerly waiting for it to be safe to hit the road again. Check the TOUR page for information about rescheduled gigs. LETTERS TO SARAH - Corky's autobiographyLett...2021-05-0356 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 26: The Breakers from Boston- The country's premiere tribute to Tom Petty! We talk with Chris Chartier and Steve George :the two lead guys in this new TP tribute band from Boston!We visit the backyard of Boston, MASS with this awesome tribute to Tom Petty and his legacy with the Heartbreakers! The country's premier Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers tribute band. Established to let the fans of the late great Tom Petty continue to enjoy the live experience of TP & the HB's. No other Tom Petty tribute band comes close to capturing the SOUND and emotions of Tom's songs quite like the Breakers. Unlike the vast amount of Tom Petty tributes who substitute visual mimicry for sound, the Breakers encompass the true unmistakable sound and e...2021-04-2734 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 25: Bonus Live Local Music Show at Redding Beer Co!It's a Pilsner Party at Redding Beer Company with Local musicians Julie Maimon aka Nelson! And Brian Matzke! Two musicians for the price of ...well free...these musicians have been supporting restaurants and establishments in the community! We talk with Dave Baulsir from Redding Beer as well as Julie and Brian! Listen to our live remote from Redding, Connecticut! 2021-04-2522 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 24: We chat with the pioneer in the Northeast of DRIVE IN CONCERTS! Executive Director of the Milford Performance Center Steve "The Coop" Cooper!In this episode we get an update on how The DRIVE IN Concert Series is going in Milford at the Connecticut Post Mall! We chat with "The Coop" Steve Cooper who is the Executive Director of the Milford Performance Center! We get the info and the "lowdown" on how he pulls these shows off in a safe way during a pandemic! He is the pioneer of DRIVE IN Concerts in the North East! Here is the schedule:The Best of the 70s. April 24th, 2021 7 pm. ...Christine Ohlman & Liberty Devitto. May 1st, 2021 7 pm. ...Creamery Station. May 14th, 2021 7...2021-04-1933 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 23: Bill Schnee, Multiple GRAMMY and EMMY Award Winning Producer, Engineer and Author! Bill has worked with Barbra Streisand, Ringo Starr, Steely Dan, Carly Simon, Boz Scaggs and more!Bill Schnee is an internationally renowned producer, engineer, and mix master. He has received over 125 gold and platinum records and more than 50 Top 20 singles that run the gamut from Barbra Streisand to The Jacksons, Rod Stewart to Steely Dan, and Whitney Houston to Dire Straits. In this episode we chat with Bill about his life experiences in working with different talented artists. We find out what it was like to work with Donald Fagen and Walter Becker from Steely Dan on Aja and Gaucho. Also what it was like to work with some of the Beatles such as R...2021-04-1250 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 22: Opening weekend Live remote in front of the stage of The Milford DRIVE IN CONCERT SERIES with Executive Director Steve Cooper!We are LIVE talking with Steve Cooper Executive Director of The Milford Performance Center's DRIVE IN CONCERT SERIES! We talk to him right before the very first show of the season featuring Stoneflower the awesome Santana Tribute Band! https://milfordperformancecenter.org/2021-04-1016 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 21: Spring has sprung! We check in with Michael Crose to find out how to get a green thumb! Ask the Garden Geek!Spring as arrived and Michael Crose aka "The Garden Geek" is just the guy to give us advice on how to keep our lawns healthy! He has tips on how to keep the evil weeds away! He let's us know his opinion on trees in the yard and and what we can do to keep them thriving without wreaking havoc! Also what he thinks about mulch around plants and he chats with us about different gardening tools to make yard work more fun! When do we water our plants and the lawn ? How do we get that green thumb...2021-04-0528 minThe City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 20: It's all about the Food & Beverages! Featuring Redding Beer Co., Francesca's Italian Cafe&Grill, Wall Street Tavern and Lindsey's Handmade Ice CreamFood, drinks and dessert is what it's about for this edition of The City's Backyard! We are in the backyard of Fairfield County, CT to chat with some of the best in the biz! We talk to Sergio Sisca from Francesca's Cafe and Grill on Westport Ave in Norwalk! From Italy to Norwalk Sergio does it all! He truly has the best cappuccino in town! We check in with Chef Bryan Malcarney who runs two local restaurants...Rory's In Darien and Wall Street Tavern in Norwalk. He talks about how he keeps his restaurant businesses alive during the pa...2021-03-2951 minThe City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 19: Musical Guest Canyon and her side project Fast River!We feature Westport's own Canyon! We chat with her about her musical career, what made her want to become a musician and free spirit and what she has been working on lately. She has a new side project out called Fast River where she teams up with a couple of other musicians! We hear a couple of her songs...she plays one acoustic live and then we talk with Corey Durkin and Dylan Cochrane, the guys in Fast River! After we chat with them we hear a new song from the band! Check out her website, her vide...2021-03-2249 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 18: Composer/Songwriter Stacy Widelitz who wrote "She's Like The Wind" huge hit from the iconic movie "Dirty Dancing" & long time friend of Patrick Swayze plus Mrs. Connecticut Daurie Marsden!If you saw the film Dirty Dancing and one of the 55 million people who own the Dirty Dancing soundtrack then you certainly know the song that Stacy Widelitz composed with long time friend Patrick Swayze . . . "SHE"S LIKE THE WIND". We talk about the "Dirty Dancing" days hangin with him, what Patrick was like as a person and some of the other great movies the legendary actor starred in! The song was a huge hit for the movie! Plus co-writing with the great Jeff Skunk Baxter (The Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan) the original 90210 Theme Song. Stacy is on ke...2021-03-1549 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep17 : American Nomads & the artists behind the music! Multi platinum singer/songwriter Joe Vitale who played with Joe Walsh and co wrote songs with him, Eagles, CSN & more, plus Walter Kenul & artist Rich Humann from the band!Grammy Award nominated band American Nomads recently got the attention of Joe Vitale, Multi-platinum singer/songwriter, drummer for many of the last century's classic pop/rock bands! Joe has now teamed up with American Nomads mixing the band's music! He co-wrote & recorded the iconic Joe Walsh classic "Rocky Mountain Way", has been a member of The Eagles, CSNY & many other world tours & recording sessions...he even co-wrote a song on The Eagles Hotel California. Joe also recorded with John Lennon on his 'demos' project for "Walls and Bridges"...as well as recorded with Ringo..and...2021-03-0858 minThe City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 16: Staying motivated in uncertain times with special guests Mixed Media Artist Tianlan Deng and Rev. Dr. Bernard Wilson author of the book Meditations in Tough and Testing Times"These are tough times so we wanted to interview two men that could get us motivated to get through the darkness of the pandemic! On the show we chat with Mixed Media Artist Tianlan Deng who uses the power of art to inspire students and teachers to create a more productive learning environment in the schools and at home on zoom and Rev. Dr. Bernard Wilson who is the senior minister from Norfield Congregational Church in Weston, CT who wrote the book "Meditations for Tough and Testing Times". His words help us have gratitude and to cope with what...2021-03-0125 minThe City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 15: It's all about the music with NYC's Alan Chapell and Rhode Island's Marc Douglas Berardo! We chat with them about their creative careers and hear their fantastic original music!We chat with two great musicians who live in the Northeast...Alan Chapell from the West Village in NYC who is from Stamford, CT and Marc Douglas Berardo in Westerly, Rhode Island who is from Rye, New York. Both musicians tell us about their back round and we get the pleasure of listening to a couple of songs from each of them. We find out how they are doing during this pandemic and how difficult it is for them to not be playing out live in public. We hear their thoughts on managing as musicians and what they do...2021-02-2254 minThe City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 14:We get a check up with Doctor Z and health guru Susan Clancy...we discuss the latest strains and vaccines and how to keep a healthy mind and body!On this episode we check in with Doctor Lou Zako from Michigan who talks with us from Vero Beach, Florida. We discuss the latest strains of Covid 19, double masking, and the different vaccines and the different effects of the shots. Then we hear from health and wellness guru Susan Clancy from Bethel, CT. We chat with her about how she keeps a positive attitude during a pandemic in the cold winter months by working out outside in the elements and getting up early. She inspires us to keep fighting the winter blues despite the cold and how to keep...2021-02-1642 minThe City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 13:We talk real estate with Jeff Hallas from Florida and local Norwalk realtor Craig North. We discuss what the proposed Norden Park Trucking Center would do to home values, plus Diane Cece from the ENNA with an update on the TRUCKSWe go to the backyard of Jupiter, Florida with realtor Jeff Hallas plus we chat with local realtor Craig North with strong family East Norwalk roots & ask him what the proposed Norden Park Trucking center will do to home values and what Norwalk residents would like for the future of the Cove Marina! PLUS we bring in the President of The East Norwalk Neighborhood Association Diane Cece to give us an UPDATE on the applicant withdrawing the application for the trucking center at Norden Park! What does this mean? Is this proposed trucking distribution center going away or not...2021-02-0954 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep12: We chat with talk radio host Laura Smith from the show "The Way Home" which airs on WGCH-AM Greenwich, Connecticut and WLS-AM ChicagoLaura Smith has been a trusted voice in radio for over 20 years, hosting popular programs such as "Living Better", "The Saturday Cafe", "Above and Beyond" and currently, "The Way Home with Laura Smith" on legendary WLS in Chicago and on Greenwich Connecticut's WGCH Radio. Laura's warm and inviting on air persona is equal to her character off air--engaging, fun, positive and informative. Laura's programs help listeners learn new and better ways to navigate life, with interesting experts discussing their products and services and sharing their personal stories which are often deep, interesting, transformative and exciting. Her goal is always...2021-02-0129 minThe City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 11:Information on how you can Save Norwalk and Westport from 18 wheeler trucks, air pollution and noise pollution from the proposed Norwalk Distribution Center at Norden Park!We talk with guest Diane Cece, President of The East Norwalk Neighborhood Association, ENNA about how local residents from Norwalk and Westport can oppose the proposed trucking distribution center at Norden Park in Norwalk off Exit 16 in Norwalk and Exit 17 in Westport! Listen to the podcast to find out how you can voice your opinion on this local topic in Fairfield County that so many people are just finding out about as time winds down on the City of Norwalk's decision with planning and zoning. http://www.eastnorwalk.org/https://www.ipetitions.com/petition...2021-01-2723 minThe City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 10: We get information on vaccinations with Westchester County Executive George Latimer & CT Senator Bob Duff...also the food banks, and the concern over Norwalk's proposed Norden Park Trucking distribution centerWe cover interesting topics from New York to Connecticut with County Executive George Latimer and CT State Senator Bob Duff! We find out information on vaccinations, the food banks and more. We chat with George Latimer about the great parks in Westchester County and ask the question of who has better pizza in the state? The big apple or Westchester? Also we talk with Bob Duff about the the proposed Norden Park Trucking Distribution Center that has many local Norwalkers and Westporters concerned about the air quality and traffic in town. He steers us to the websites where citizens...2021-01-2530 minThe City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 9: We check in from the backyard of Ridgefield, CT and get some tips on how to be happy when times are tough from the "Lady Bug Living" Life Coach!Denise Bertalovitz is an HCI certified life coach from Ridgefield, Connecticut. Her focus is on leading by example with a positive mindset. She is consistent in sharing how positive living and thinking, along with the correct healthy lifestyle habits can bring mind and body into balance. It is only when we are balanced that we find true peace in each day and the quality life that we are worthy of living. She reminds us that " Life is not always going to be easy or happy, but there will always be happy moments." When we live in a positive mindset...2021-01-1833 minThe City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 8: We get the real deal on safe, virtual fitness in a pandemic! Stay fit and stay strong! NikkiFit rocks it with tips to get fit from her own backyard in New Jersey! No excuses...no pain no gain! Tune in to get healthy in 2021!Nicole Delli Bovi says that change starts within! Listen to this fun and educational episode about staying fit in a pandemic! NikkiFit has online classes and personal training! As a professional Fitness Trainer, her passion is to guide people towards a healthier lifestyle. Everybody is unique, with their own strengths and limitations. Nikki's method is to build a custom plan based on your health, schedule and more importantly, fitness goals. She aims to transform your body and influence you to make more mindful decisions when it comes to your health.https://www.stayfitwithnikkifit.com/2021-01-1141 minThe City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 7: Getting Healthy and boosting your immune system in 2021 with Nutrition Coach Heather Carey from The Green Palette Kitchen in Southport, CTGet Healthy for 2021! Get some great advice on eating and cooking healthy for the new year! If you are a midlife woman then you have done your fair share of diets, cleanses and detoxes.....Heather Carey, a nutrition coach from Green Palette Kitchen will teach you how to lose weight, keep it off and never use the word diet again. Men listen up as well! Renew your relationship with food! Learn about the foods that will nourish your body and become part of your new lifestyle! This is a fun episode about how we can kick the sugar addiction a...2021-01-0538 minThe City's BackyardThe City's Backyard:Ep 6: Good riddance 2020- Cameraman aka "TV man" Peter Rotondo from a NYC TV news Network reports LIVE from Times Square to tell us what it's like behind the scenes in The Big Lonely Apple on New Years Eve!There is nothing better than getting it directly from the source...TV man goes behind the scenes in Times Square in the number #1 city in the world! We check in this time from the "Front yard" of Manhattan to your own backyard to see what we are missing or not missing in the big city! It has been a lonely year and we say good riddance with a mini episode with our NYE guest "TV MAN"!2021-01-0108 min
The City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep5:We chat with New York Mets PA announcer Colin Cosell & talk about the year in sports. We revisit the 40th Anniversary of Howard Cosell breaking the news on MNF about John Lennon's deathColin Cosell is in "the Backyard" to talk about the year in sports, how important the fans are to the game and reminisce about his grandfather as I throw famous Cosell quotes at him from The Legendary Sportscaster....we hear him do some great imitations of Howard plus we revisit how papa broke the news of John Lennon's death on Monday Night Football 40 years ago this month. We chat about the 40th anniversary of John Lennon's death...what it was like growing up with a famous granddad and what Howard may have thought about podcasting in a pandemic! 2020-12-2943 minThe City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Podcast Ep4: We come home for The Holidays with Noel Ramos, a grip for the iconic home renovation show, This Old House!It’s the Christmas Special for The City’s Backyard with a guest who knows all about this holiday. Noël Ramos was born on Christmas Day, and as a Grip for the venerable home renovation show, This Old House, he’ll also be discussing how good it is to be “Home for The Holidays!”Matt Zako talks to Noël about working for TOH, his other career efforts as a Graphic Designer with four decades of experience and also about his film/TV production studio located in Meriden, CT called #Unit2Productions.Noël updates Matt...2020-12-2136 minThe City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Podcast Ep3: We chat about Farm Fresh Food and Local RestaurantsThis episode is all about food! We talk with Taylor Matzke from Millstone Farm in Wilton, CT about farm to table and the local farmers markets plus we find out how the local restaurants are doing in the area with restauranteur Bryan Malcarney from Rory's in Darien and the new Wall Street Tavern in Norwalk! Plus we are live on US-1 on Westport avenue from Bistro Mediterranean and Tapas Bar and also Peaches Low Country Kitchen from NYC with their mobile CT run to support their first delivery of food curbside to Norwalk in a bowling alley parking lot...2020-12-1444 minThe City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Podcast Ep2: Matt interviews Connecticut's Funniest Comic Johnny Rizzo2020-12-0836 minThe City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep1:The Matt and Matt Show has evolved! Actor Jason John Cicalese from Jonestown:Terror in The Jungle and Jay Mancini The Movie2020-11-3032 minThe City's BackyardThe Matt and Matt Show S2 E10 Matt Z chats with "The Breakers" A Tribute To Tom Petty and the show goes LIVE from Wall Street in Norwalk at the VIP rocknroll Event!2020-11-2237 minThe City's BackyardThe Matt and Matt Show S2 E9 "Divorce/Staying Together/Mental Health"This Week Matt Zako And Matt Kayan Take A Look At How Families And Couples Struggle And Cope With The Pandemic...Should You Stay Married? How Do You Know When To Throw In The Towel?Westport Divorce Attorney Dori-Ellen Feltman Talks With Us About What To Do When You Are Ready To Call It Quits On Marriage....Then Fairfield Based Marriage Therapist Charles Lemieux Tells Us How To Cope With Loved Ones In A Pandemic And How To Keep Your Marriage Staying Together....So Sit Back, Relax, And Press That Play...2020-11-1742 minThe City's BackyardThe Matt and Matt Show S2 E8 "Local Musicians From Connecticut"This Week Matt Zako & Matt Kayan Spotlight 3 Local Musicians From Connecticut!Michael Sasportas, Julie Maimon AKA Nelson , And Leigh Richardson Are Our Guests.So Sit Back, Relax And Press That Play Button, Because A Brand New Episode Of The Matt & Matt Show Starts Right Now!2020-11-1048 minThe City's BackyardThe Matt and Matt Show S2 E7 "The Real Estate Show"This Week Matt Zako & Matt Kayan Interview Realtors Jackie Guitard From The Tampa Bay Florida Market And Lisa Nuzzo From The Stamford/ Norwalk /Wilton Area.So Sit Back, Relax And Press That Play Button Because Our Real Estate Show Starts Right Now!2020-11-0349 minThe City's BackyardThe Matt and Matt Show S2 E6 "The Garden Geek With Michael Crose"It's Time To Talk All Things Gardening, Horticultural And So Much More With Michael Crose. Michael Has A Green Thumb And Is A Licensed Home Inspector. Michael Tells Us How To Keep Our Grass Looking Good, What To Look For When Purchasing A Home, And Even How To Keep That Florida Palm Tree In New York...So Sit Back, Relax And Press That Play Button, Because A Very Green Matt & Matt Show Starts Right Now!2020-10-2739 minThe City's BackyardThe Matt and Matt Show S2 E5 "Setting Sail With Island Mike"*** All Aboard The High Seas For A Brand New Show***This Week Matt Zako And Matt Kayan Set Sail On The High Seas With Island Mike!Mike Talks With Us All About What It Was Like To Grow Up And Party On One Of The Most Private Areas On Long Island Sound And How Sailing Played A Big Part In His Life!So Sit Back, Relax & Grab A Pina Colada Because An All New Episode Of The Matt & Matt Show Is Ready To Depart Right Now!2020-10-2039 minThe City's BackyardThe Matt and Matt Show S2 E4 "Black Dog" The Led Zeppelin Tribute band lead singer Rob Malave"It's Been A Long Time Since I Rock Rolled".... The Lead Singer From The Definitive Led Zeppelin Tribute Band Black Dog, Rob Malave Joins Matt Zako And Matt Kayan In The Studio This Week! Rob Tells Us All About This Northern New Jersey Band And What They Have Been Up To.So Sit Back, Relax, And Press That Play Button Because A Brand New Episode Of The Matt & Matt Show Is Ready To Rock Out!2020-10-1340 minThe City's BackyardThe Matt and Matt Show S2 E3 "Colin Cosell- New York Mets PA Announcer" and grandson of the legendary sportscaster Howard Cosell!The Matt & Matt Show Is Up To Bat This Week With The Legendary New York Mets PA Announcer Colin CosellMatt Zako & Matt Kayan Talk All About Baseball, Hockey, And Colin Gives Us His Take On How Sports Is Adjusting In This Pandemic World We Live In!So Sit Back, Relax, And Grab Some Peanuts And Cracker Jacks, Because An All New Matt & Matt Show Start Right Now!2020-10-0635 minThe City's BackyardThe Matt and Matt Show S2 E2 "Grateful Dead Tribute Bands Episode"*** The Dead Is Alive And Well- All New Matt & Matt Show ***This Week Matt Zako & Matt Kayan Bring Out The Tie Dyed Shirts And Lava Lamps While We Spotlight The Grateful Dead Tribute Bands. Special Guests This Week Are Matt Helm And Dave Frankel Of Shakedown!So Sit Back, Relax, And Press That Play Button, Because A Brand New Episode Of The Matt & Matt Show Starts Right Now!2020-09-2939 minThe City's BackyardThe Matt and Matt Show S2 E1 "Skin Care, Mindfulness and Beer!*** Welcome To Season 2 Of The Matt & Matt Show ***Matt Zako & Matt Kayan Kick Off Season 2 Of The Matt & Matt Show With Our Body, Mind, And Beer Episode....First Up Taking Care Of Our Skin Is Important, So We Have Veronika Itinskaya From Veronika's Aesthetics In Pound Ridge To Tell Us How To Keep Our Skin Looking It's Best At All Ages!Next, We Have Sorimar Estrada From Sorimar Mindful Serenity Healing. Sorimar Will Keep Us Calm And Shows Us How Mindfulness And Living In The Present Can Ease Our Stress Level!...2020-09-2250 minThe City's BackyardThe Matt and Matt Show Episode 27 "Back To School And Get Fit"*** Get Ready To Go Back To School And Get Fit ***September Is Here And This Week Matt & Matt Go Back To School With Peter Riddle Of Empowered Learning Institute. Peter Will Talk With Us And Explain What Help Can Be Provided When Your Child Has Difficulties In The Classroom.Next, We Get Fit With Nicole Delli Bovi AKA NikkiFit. We Get A Workout As Nikki Tells Us How We Can Stay In Shape While Staying At Home!Then Join Us As We Broadcast Live From Bistro Mediterranean Tapas And Bar In Norwalk!2020-09-1549 minThe City's BackyardThe Matt & Matt Show Episode 26 "Great Local Music Talent from Connecticut"*** AN ALL NEW MATT & MATT SHOW FOR LABOR DAY ***The Suburbs Have Some Great Local Music Talent And Tonight We Spotlight 3 From Connecticut!In Tonight's Episode, Matt Zako & Matt Kayan Talk With Steven Keith, Then Brian Matzke Plays Us A Song! Finally We Round It Out With David Robushi From The Country Band MOONSHINE! So Sit Back, Relax, And Press That Play Button, Because While It May Be The End Of Summer, It's Only The Beginning Of A Brand New Matt & Matt Show That Starts Right Now!2020-09-0857 minThe City's BackyardThe Matt & Matt Show Episode 25" We Spotlight 3 Restaurants That Call Westchester And Fairfield County Home"!***Catch Another Red Hot Episode Of The Matt & Matt Show Right Now***In This All New Episode We Spotlight 3 Restaurants That Call Westchester And Fairfield County Home!First Up, Matt Zako & Matt Kayan Talk With Erik Zeiss And Find Out How Stamford Based Sign Of The Whale Serves Up Some Great Dishes & Drinks While Overlooking Long Island Sound.Then We Stop In And Visit With Bryan Malcarney Of Rory's In Darien As He Fills Us In On How He Is Keeping Customers Happy And Safe During This New Normal.Then We...2020-09-0139 minThe City's BackyardThe Matt & Matt Show Episode 24 "The World Of Residential Real Estate"***Location, Location, Location- The Matt & Matt Real Estate Show***This Week Matt Zako & Matt Kayan Delve In To The World Of Residential Real Estate....First Up, We Talk With Westchester County's Own Leah Caro As She Fills Us In About What's Hot In Suburban New York Properties And What Type Of House $750,000 Buys You! Then We Take To Austin Texas And Kelli McLaughlin Tells Us Why They Are Voted The #1 Place In The Country To Live!Then We Bring It On Back To Fairfield County As Danielle Duca Smith Navigates The W...2020-08-2544 minThe City's BackyardThe Matt & Matt Show Episode 23 "An Episode Of Fast Talking, Comedy & Retail Space"***A Brand New Episode Of Fast Talking, Comedy & Retail Space***This Week Matt Zako & Matt Kayan Enter The World Of Fast Talking & Comedy With The One And Only Fran Capo! Fran Talks About Comedy, Acting, & So Much More....Then We Take A Look At The World Of Retail And Find Out If Stamford Town Center, The Westchester Mall, And The SoNo Collection Will Survive In Today's Stay At Home World With The Mall Guy Jimmy ZielinskiIt's All Coming Up Next, So Sit Back, Relax And Press That Play Button, Because The 23rd...2020-08-1842 minThe City's BackyardThe Matt & Matt Show Episode 22 "The Lead Singer And Founder Of The #1 Springsteen Tribute Band In The Land, Mark Salore Drops By!"***In The Words Of Bruce- A Brand New Matt & Matt Show Was Born To Run This Week***The Lead Singer And Founder Of The #1 Springsteen Tribute Band In The Land, Mark Salore Drops By For The Second Time! Matt Zako & Matt Kayan Talk To Mark And Find Out How Playing Music And Concerts Have Changed In This Pandemic And What The Tramps Are Up To Next!It's All Coming Up Next, So Sit Back, Relax And Press That Play Button, Because The 22nd Episode Of The Matt And Matt Show Starts Right Now!2020-08-1143 minThe City's BackyardThe Matt & Matt Show Episode 21 "The Jersey Girls!"***A Brand New Matt & Matt Show Is Coming Your Way...Right Now!***This Time Around We Talk With Two Guests Who Call New Jersey Home!First Up Matt Zako And Matt Kayan Talk With Jersey City Based Nurse And Model Sharon Sigona, Who Tells Us How Hospitals And Health Care Professionals Are Coping With Covid-19 Amid This New Normal....Then We Catch Up With Bergen County Based Owner And CEO Of KR Wardrobe Design Kristen Robertiello. Kristen Tells Us All About How To Keep Our Clothing Looking Good And How She Has Helped...2020-08-0435 minThe City's BackyardThe Matt & Matt Show Episode 20 " Should You Scoop Out Your Bagel? What About How To Get The Perfect Lawn? "***Programming Alert- A BRAND NEW EPISODE***Should You Scoop Out Your Bagel? What About How To Get The Perfect Lawn? This Week Matt Zako & Matt Kayan Answer These Questions And So Much More With The Help Of Our Two Guests!First Up, Ilyse Schapiro Registered Dietitian Talks Nutrition And Healthy Summer Eating. She We Will Tell Us What Small Adjustments We Can Make In Our Daily Eating To Help Us Feel Better!Then We Have National Gardening Expert Michael Crose Who Will Talk All Things Gardening! The "Garden Geek" Will Take U...2020-07-2850 minThe City's BackyardThe Matt & Matt Show Episode 19 "Singer Songwriter Richard Keith, Then It's The Heavenly Sounds From Folk Singer Emily Angell, And Finally We Round Out The Show With Connecticut's Favorite Badboy Danny Mariano!"***STRIKE UP THE BAND BECAUSE WE GOT A BRAND NEW EPISODE***Join Us For Our Monthly Music Themed Episode On The Matt & Matt Show As We Spotlight Performers That Call Westchester & Fairfield County Home!First Up, Matt Zako & Matt Kayan Interview Singer Songwriter Richard Keith, Then It's The Heavenly Sounds From Folk Singer Emily Angell, And Finally We Round Out The Show With Connecticut's Favorite Badboy Danny MarianoIt's All Coming Up Next, So Sit Back Relax And Press That Play Button, Because The Matt & Matt Show Starts Now!2020-07-2144 minThe City's BackyardThe Matt & Matt Show Episode 18 "CT State Senator Bob Duff As He Tells Us How The Constitution State Is Handing The Response To Covid-19, Personal Property Taxes Issues And So Much More! Then Westchester County Executive George Latimer!"***It's A Brand New Week And That Means It's A Brand New Episode Of The Matt & Matt Show!***Join Matt Zako And Matt Kayan As We Talk All About What Is Going On In Westchester And Fairfield County!First Up Is Connecticut State Senator Bob Duff As He Tells Us How The Constitution State Is Handing The Response To Covid-19, Personal Property Taxes Issues And So Much More!Then Westchester County Executive George Latimer Tells Us How The Empire State Is Handling Our New Normal At The County Level, And Answers Questions On...2020-07-1444 minThe City's BackyardThe Matt & Matt Show Episode 17 "Clyde from Ripka's Beach Cafe In Norwalk. Jim Baulsir And His Son Dave from Redding Beer Co. Finally, We Head On Over To Rory's in Darien to talk with pro chef Bryan Malcarney! "Restaurants Are The Theme For This Week's All New Matt & Matt EpisodeJoin Us As Matt Zako And Matt Kayan Serve Up Some Great Conversation With Local RestauranteursFirst Up It's Clyde Ripka Serving Up Some Great Food At Ripka's Beach Cafe In Norwalk. Then We Stop In To Talk With Jim Baulsir And His Son Dave As They Serve Up Some Cold Drinks At Redding Beer Company. Finally, We Head On Over To Rory's In Darien And Talk With Bryan Malcarney About How The Food Service Industry Is Adjusting In Th...2020-07-0749 minThe City's BackyardThe Matt & Matt Show Episode 16 "Meteorology And The Radio Business With Former WABC Ch.7 Meteorologist Turned Radio Station Owner Bill Evans!"***A Brand New Episode***This Week Matt Zako & Matt Kayan Talk Meteorology And The Radio Business With Former WABC Ch.7 Meteorologist Turned Radio Station Owner Bill Evans!The Weather Looks Clear And Bright, So Sit Back, Relax And Press That Play Button, Because The Matt & Matt Show Starts Right Now!2020-06-3056 minThe City's BackyardThe Matt & Matt Show Episode 15 "Dr Lou Zako On Covid-19, Matt & Matt are Live From Bridgeport Harbor for The Steelpointe Yacht And Charter Show! Finally, We Round Out The Episode With Canadian Supermodel biz chick Heather Payne!***PROGRAMMING ALERT! WE HAVE A NEW SHOW!***This Week It's Our First Ever Live Remote Broadcast Episode Of The Matt & Matt Show !First Up, Back By Popular Demand, Matt Zako & Matt Kayan Interview Dr Lou Zako On Covid-19, Phase 2 And What It Means For New York And Connecticut!Then Matt & Matt Broadcast Live From Bridgeport Harbor CT For The Steelpointe Yacht And Charter Show!Finally, We Round Out The Episode With Canadian Supermodel Turned Entrepreneur Heather Payne As She Talks All About How Her Company Emergingheroes Is...2020-06-2353 minThe City's BackyardThe Matt & Matt Show Episode 14 "Tor Newcomer, And Then We Switched It Up With The Sounds Of Tony Legg And Then Artie Tobia. Finally We Round Out the Show With Vincent Piazza!"***PROGRAMMING ALERT! BRAND NEW EPISODE***This Week It's Our First Music Themed Episode On The Matt & Matt Show As We Spotlight Performers That Call Westchester & Fairfield County Home!First Up, Matt Zako & Matt Kayan Interview Tor Newcomer, And Then We Switched It Up With The Sounds Of Tony Legg And Then Artie Tobia. Finally We Round Out the Show With Vincent Piazza!It's All Coming Up Next, So Sit Back Relax And Press That Play Button, Because The Matt & Matt Show Starts Now!2020-06-1652 minThe City's BackyardThe Matt & Matt Show Episode 13 "NYC Marketing & Baseball...First Up Is Nancy Mammana, Chief Marketing Officer For NYC & Company. Then, We Are Up At Bat With Mets PA Announcer Colin Cosell!"***Brand New Episode***This Week Matt Zako & Matt Kayan Talk New York City Marketing & BaseballFirst Up Is Nancy Mammana, Chief Marketing Officer For NYC & Company. Nancy Tells Us What It Takes To Market & Keep The Big Apple On Top!Then, We Are Up At Bat With Mets PA Announcer Colin Cosell. Colin Tells Us All About How MLB Is Getting Through These Tough Times & What He Has Been Doing In This Long Off Season....So Sit Back, Relax And Press That Play Button, Because The Matt & Matt Show Starts Right...2020-06-0959 minThe City's BackyardThe Matt & Matt Show Episode 12 " Get The Big Picture In The World Of New York & Connecticut TV News With Traffic & Weather Reporter Lorin Richardson & News 12's Mark Sudol!"***Get Ready For A TV Themed Episode!*** This Week Matt Zako & Matt Kayan Get The Big Picture In The World Of New York & Connecticut TV News With Traffic & Weather Reporter Lorin Richardson & News 12's Mark Sudol!Just Press Play Because The Matt & Matt Show Starts Now!2020-06-0246 minThe City's BackyardThe Matt & Matt Show Episode 11"Personal Chef Via Melissa, Pro Bartender Thomas Siano, And Restaurateurs Bryan Malcarney & Clyde Ripka!"Get Ready For A Food Themed Matt & Matt ShowThis Week Matt Zako & Matt Kayan Interview Personal Chef Via Melissa, Pro Bartender Thomas Siano, And Restaurateurs Bryan Malcarney & Clyde Ripka!It's All Coming Up Next, So Press That Play Button!2020-05-2649 minThe City's BackyardThe Matt & Matt Show Episode 10 The Former Mayor Of Mamaroneck Norman Rosenblum. The Lead Singer And Founder Of The #1 Springsteen Tribute Band In The Land, Mark Salore!**New Episode**This Week Matt Zako & Matt Kayan Interview The Former Mayor Of Mamaroneck Norman Rosenblum.Then Matt Zako & Matt Kayan Interview The Lead Singer And Founder Of The #1 Springsteen Tribute Band In The Land, Mark Salore!Another Fun Filled Episode Is On The Way! Just Hit The Play Button Because The Matt & Matt Show Starts Now!2020-05-1958 minThe City's BackyardThe Matt & Matt Show Episode 9 Westchester County Executive George Latimer. Also Writer/Director/Filmmaker John MichaelsThis Week Matt Zako & Matt Kayan Interview Westchester County Executive George Latimer.Then Matt Zako & Matt Kayan Interview Writer/Director/Filmmaker John Michaels2020-05-1239 minThe City's BackyardThe Matt & Matt Show Episode 8 "Los Angeles & New York City Radio Executive Bob Scott! Then Famous Spotify & YouTube Rapper P.MO! "This Week Matt Zako & Matt Kayan Interview Los Angeles & New York City Radio Executive Bob Scott! Then Matt & Matt Interview Famous Spotify & YouTube Rapper P.MO! Just Press Play Because The Matt & Matt Show Starts Now!2020-05-0534 minThe City's BackyardThe Matt & Matt Show Episode 7 "WTIC Fox 61 Connecticut Meteorologist Matt Scott"This Week Matt Zako & Matt Kayan Interview WTIC Fox 61 Connecticut Meteorologist Matt Scott2020-04-2835 minThe City's BackyardThe Matt & Matt Show Episode 6 "Colin Cosell, New York Mets PA Announcer And Grandson Of The Legendary Sportscaster Howard Cosell."This Week Matt Zako & Matt Kayan Interview Colin Cosell, New York Mets PA Announcer And Grandson Of The Legendary Sportscaster Howard Cosell.2020-04-2033 minThe City's BackyardThe Matt & Matt Show Episode 5 "Commercial TV Actress Mariette Booth!"This Week Matt Zako & Matt Kayan Interview Actress Mariette Booth.2020-04-1437 minThe City's BackyardThe Matt & Matt Show Episode 4 " CBS News Cameraman Peter Rotondo And Singer/Songwriter Doug AllenSeason 1 Episode 4This Week Matt Zako & Matt Kayan Interview CBS News Cameraman Peter Rotondo And Singer/Songwriter Doug Allen2020-04-0730 minThe City's BackyardThe Matt & Matt Show Episode 3 "Dr. Lou Zako On The Covid-19 Virus!"Season 1 Episode 3 This Week Matt Zako & Matt Kayan Interview Dr. LouZako On The Covid-19 Virus!2020-03-3133 minThe City's BackyardThe Matt & Matt Show Episode 2 " Connecticut State Senator Bob Duff & Graphic Designer/"This Old House Grip" Noel Ramos!"A Podcast For The City's Backyard! S1 E2This Week Matt Zako & Matt Kayan Interview Connecticut State Senator Bob Duff & Graphic Designer/Actor Noel Ramos!2020-03-2434 min
The City's BackyardThe Matt & Matt Show chat with "Actress and Radio Host Teri McCready!"Season 1 Ep. 1On This, The Pilot Episode Of The Matt & Matt Show, Matt Zako & Matt Kayan Talk With Actress and Radio Host Teri McCready!2020-03-1831 min