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. 

Who's ready to spend christmas with satan? Oh, then you've come to the right place because on today's show, the last of 2024 will bring you the music of James White, Teddy & Akim, Gefilte Joe & The Fish, Dead Moon, Evil Beaver, Alicja Trout, Count Sidney & His Counts, Bad Girls and more!

Thanks for listening. See you next year!

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This week's episode of Vinyl Fridays was recorded at The Rock Island Public House on Saturday, July 27th with DJs Jeff Gilman aka This Margin Walker, Stacey Goldschmidt aka DJ Stacey/DC, and Brandon aka DJ Silver Boots! 

You will hear: Spandeau Ballet - Tom Tom Club - David Bowie - Sonic Youth - Iggy Pop - Marcel Wave - Pains of Being Pure at Heart - Rapeman - John Maus - Gang of Four - A Certain Ratio - Sparks - Wedding Present - Echo & The Bunnymen - Elvis Costello - Tpm Waits - Jay Retard - Drunk Mums - International Vortex League - The Raveonettes - Let’s Active - Robyn Hitchcock - Billy Bragg - Chain & The Gang - The Sugar Cubes - Sleater Kinney - PJ Harvey - Solid Space - Neutral Neutrals - Pottery - Bryan Ferry - The Breeders - The Headcoats - The Coathangers - The Cure - Siouxsie & The Banshees - Depeche Mode - New Order

Vinyl Fridays theme song by Dazzleflage
Bed music: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann
            Apache by The Incredible Bongo Band

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On 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.

This flashback was recorded about 17 years ago at WBAR, which is the student run radio station at Barnard College in New York. Every summer they would open up the station to pretty much anybody who wanted to do a show and of course, I was one of those people. I haven't listened to this recording in about 15 years and I'm sure it's full of mistakes and bad segues but hey, I'm pretty sure the music was pretty decent! Anyway, leave a comment and let me know what you think because there's probably going to be more!

This is the first episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast talk show Burning Bridges. For this first episode we welcome Dave Brown (Rock Island Public House) and Brian Lisula (shit talker) to our new outdoor studio to talk about burning bridges, figuratively and literally, and then some.

On 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.

Songs of protest, pride, anger, survival, frustration, despair, hope and struggle, a struggle that's been going on for far too long. Sadly, when a lot of these songs first appeared the artists who wrote them probably had no idea that they'd still be relevant, still be fighting for peace & equality some 40 - 50 years ago. If you're still struggle with how we got here or looking for causes you can donate to here is a small list of resources.

Thank you for listening, go in peace.

Donate: https://www.blackvisionsmn.org

https://www.knowyourrightscamp.com/legal

https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/

https://www.joincampaignzero.org/

https://www.naacpldf.org/

https://www.aclu.org/

https://blacklivesmatter.com/

Recorded on May 22nd, 2020 Brandon & AP Lindsay man the phones and talk to a couple of listeners, and talk about this day in history.

Hi, 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 of the tracks 2 pennies 1 ride. Thank for listening.

On 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!

Andre Williams made music for more than 60 years and played everything from soul, to country, to garage and more. Even though he co-wrote one of the most used songs movies & TV his contribution to the world of music is often over looked. Not only that but his raw brand of soul, humor, and crude talking style of singing is often sighted as an early influence on rap. In other words, this episode is long over due and I apologize.

On 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.

This week's episode of Vinyl Fridays is a double date of sorts as Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome record collectors and vinyl enthusiasts Ethan & Robyn. Yes, spinning records has become the new Bridge. Oh, it's another eclectic mix of classics, newbies, folk, new wave, punk. soul, and more . . .  Including, but not limited to Miriam Makeba, Major Lance, Sparkle Horse, T.Rex, Brian Eno, Last Dinner Party, Ronee Blakley, and The Big Boys.

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                

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For April Fools Day, a day I never understood, we decided to shake things up a bit; do something a little different. It's nutty, it's wild it's . . . well, it's a podcast so try and keep your expectations in check. Anyway, this was recorded in the waning days of "normalcy", before the creeping death swept in and took over our lives, sweeping us into an existential crisis that can only be solved by hording toilet paper!!! So enjoy the show.

Don't let the name of today's show fool you. This is a MUSIC episode. 21 songs and sound clips about different ailments, medicines and calamities. And of course it is called STAY HOME & WASH YOUR HANDS, because that's exactly what people show be doing.

This 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!

On 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.

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On 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 Augie Garcia to The Libido Boyz, which is where we got the title of the episode.

#BIRP #BlueIsland #Radio #Podcast #Minnesota #Minneapolis #Mankato #Duluth #StPaul #StillWater #AugieGarcia #TheTrashmen #NightCrawlers #Gestures #Amazers #Valdons #LutheranHeat #TheLitter
#SuicideCommandos #HuskerDu #SoulAsylum #TheSuburbs #Replacements #LibidoBoyz

Shane and Sam from Jared Langworthy return to the studio to unveil their revolutionary new dating app, talk about safe words, and talk about their upcoming album. There's also a call from listener Lisa!

Better late than never but today’s episode is a tribute to the musicians that left the planet in 2019. This, of course, is not a complete list; that would be impossible. But the people featured on today's episode are favorites of the podcast and people we consider to be important contributors to the vocabulary of music, at least for the language that we speak. To the graduating class of 2019, those who moved us, who inspired us, who rocked us and became a part of our live’s narratives, we solute and thank you. Thank You!

Happy New Year and welcome to the first Best of the Blue Island Radio Podcast episode; it only took us four years. Anyway, this is the story from episode #58 where "Little" Dave Merriman recalls an encounter with fellow Blue Islander and musician Chip Z'Nuff from the band Enuff Z'nuff. 

On 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.

Continuing 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!

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

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On this week's Saturday Soundcheck Brandon asks: what are you putting in your time capsule. 

This 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.

Welcome 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.

BIRP 103 - The Devil's Harvest

 In anticipation of January 1st and the legalization of recreational marijuana the BIRP gang discusses the possibility of bringing a dispensary to Blue Island.

It'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.

Joliet 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!

It's finally here, the 100th episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast, recorded in front of a live audience at the Rock Island Public House! This episode features at least 15 - 20 guests comprised of some of Blue Island's finest and live musical performances by Jimmy Disbrow and Jared Langworthy. Thanks for listening and for your continued support. Cheers!

On today's episode of the show we are joined by local musician and carpenter Jason Vycas. Includes a talk about all things METAL and a new track Psyop from the soon to be released Cryptic Oath album. 

Look for the new album coming soon!

This is the episode where Brandon play's songs from the state of Washington. What else do you want?

Brandon 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!

AP Lindsay returns to the one-and-twos as her record collection continues to grow, pretty soon she's gonna need another cubby just to fit them all. On today's show you will hear music from Apathy Wizards, Bill Staines, Let's Active, The Tourists, Sparks, Ian Dury, Lulu, Essential Logic, Shannon & The Clams, Tropa Magica and more!

Vinyl Fridays theme song by Dazzleflage
Bed music: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann

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Brandon & 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. 

Hey, wake up! There's a new episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast. This one is an un-insightful discussion about the 40th anniversary of Demolition Disco. Hey, give us a break we were still hungover from Tim's 4th of July Party. 

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!

This month's music episode is dedicated to the baby song; the ooh, baby baby, ba-babeh baby! With songs by Jackie Wilson, Starter, The Door Knobs, Sue Thompson, Starz and more. Thanks for listening!

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On 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!

On 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!

On 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.

Brandon 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! 

On today's episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast Brandon is joined by Blue Island punks The Islanders. 

On 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!

On this week's episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon and AP Lindsay are joined by guest DJ Steev Custer (see episode 152) who plays a tight set of twelve songs from his growing vinyl collection that covers everything from Sludgeworth to Bryan Adams and debuts a new, unreleased song from his band Space Age Zeros, and a project he's been working on with one of his students at Fine Tunes Center for the Arts. You'll also hear songs by Casual Dots, Sicko, The Undertones, Material Issue, The Breeders, Frank Turner and more! 

On 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. 

In honor of Women's History month today's episode is dedicated to Girl Groups and other women performers of the female gender including: Wanda Jackson, Rita Chao, Shannon Shaw, April March and more!

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On today's episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast Brandon and Timmy talk about celebrity encounters.