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Blue Island Radio Podcast

The Blue Island Radio Podcast is primarily a music & interview podcast from Blue Island, Illinois featuring a wide range of musical styles. Our host, Brandon Z. also conducts interviews with locals musicians and artists.

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Update frequency
every 14 days
Average duration
81 minutes
Episodes
241
Years Active
2016 - 2025
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BIRP 60 - JOE SOWINSKI

BIRP 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 fre…

01:37:57  |   Mon 12 Mar 2018
BIRP 59 - Love Stinks; Except When it Don't

BIRP 59 - Love Stinks; Except When it Don't

So I missed Valentine’s Day by a few days, so what. I was busy celebrating National Ferris Wheel Day. Anyway, here is a batch of 22 songs I put together and they’re all about “Love”. Thanks for list…

01:05:53  |   Wed 21 Feb 2018
BIRP 58 -

BIRP 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 Th…

01:49:46  |   Mon 12 Feb 2018
BIRP 57 - Brandon & Tim alone in the studio

BIRP 57 - Brandon & Tim alone in the studio

Without 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, pl…

00:45:16  |   Sat 03 Feb 2018
BIRP 56 - TWEED

BIRP 56 - TWEED

00:59:30  |   Wed 24 Jan 2018
BIRP 55 - A BRAND NEW BEAT

BIRP 55 - A BRAND NEW BEAT

Welcome to the first episode of 2018! That's right, we're back! Today you will be hearing songs by The Barracudas, Joe Bennett, Gene Vincent and more. Thanks for listening.

 

01:02:32  |   Tue 16 Jan 2018
BIRP 54 - NIKO RILEY

BIRP 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. Tha…

01:43:56  |   Mon 25 Dec 2017
BIRP 53 - BROWN CHRISTMAS & OTHER HOLIDAY DELIGHTS

BIRP 53 - BROWN CHRISTMAS & OTHER HOLIDAY DELIGHTS

It's time for another edition of Christmas & Holiday songs from the Blue Island Radio Podcast. This year you will hear songs from Tiny Tim, James Brown, Rufus Thomas, Little Eva, Martin Mull and man…

01:20:32  |   Fri 15 Dec 2017
BIRP 52 - MARK DODDATO

BIRP 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 ab…

01:13:18  |   Mon 20 Nov 2017
BIRP 51 -  A FAREWELL TO FRED COLE

BIRP 51 - A FAREWELL TO FRED COLE

Brandon 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 anoth…

01:05:13  |   Sat 11 Nov 2017
EPISODE 50 - THE BEVERLY ART WALK

EPISODE 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…

01:04:22  |   Mon 06 Nov 2017
BIRP 49 - HALLOWEEN REDUCKS

BIRP 49 - HALLOWEEN REDUCKS

Another installment of great Halloween Music. If you haven't heard the first episode of Halloween music go back and listen to episode #24.

 

01:09:30  |   Fri 27 Oct 2017
BIRP 48 - JOHN ARMENTROUT

BIRP 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 Inst…

01:07:03  |   Thu 12 Oct 2017
BIRP 47 - THE SLOPPY EPISODE

BIRP 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…

00:57:44  |   Sat 30 Sep 2017
BIRP 46 -  CHEESE STEAKS & TUNA FISH HOAGIES - THE MUSIC OF PENNSYLVANIA

BIRP 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 …

01:10:30  |   Fri 08 Sep 2017
BIRP 45 - Nick Stankus

BIRP 45 - Nick Stankus

Brandon and Timmy sit down with friend, musician, and fellow Blue Islander, Nick Stankus. They discuss music and record stores; and Nick shares brings some favorites from his record collection. Than…

01:11:12  |   Sun 27 Aug 2017
BIRP 44 - BIRP BOOTLEG SERIES - SUPER CAT!

BIRP 44 - BIRP BOOTLEG SERIES - SUPER CAT!

Today's episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast is a mini-episode, clocking in at just under 20 minutes; it marks the first installment of our bootleg series featuring Lutheran Heat from Minneapolis…

00:19:47  |   Thu 10 Aug 2017
BIRP 43 - Cover Songs Volume 2

BIRP 43 - Cover Songs Volume 2

 

EPISODE 43 - COVER SONGS VOLUME 2   DUKES OF HAMBURG - (ROLLING STONES) EMPTY HEART - 2002 LP - SOME FOLKS BY THE DUKES OF HAMBURG - GEAR HEAD RECORDS - THE BEACHCOMBERS (ORIG BY DON & DEWEY FRO…

01:11:00  |   Mon 24 Jul 2017
BIRP 42 - Who Shot JR? - The Sounds of Texas

BIRP 42 - Who Shot JR? - The Sounds of Texas

On today's episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast we will be exploring the sounds of Texas with a little bit if soul and a whole lot of garage. We will hear from The Bombshells, The Big Boys, The …

01:09:57  |   Sun 25 Jun 2017
BIRP 41 - The Anxious Colors of Spring

BIRP 41 - The Anxious Colors of Spring

Spring has spung! And so has a new episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast! We'll be hearing all kinds of colorful songs on this episode with music by Ken Nordine, The Sorrows, The Goodees, Shirley…

01:05:07  |   Tue 06 Jun 2017
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