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