The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast
The Long Island Music & Entertainment Podcast features in-depth interviews with musicians, filmmakers, authors and entertainers from Long Island, Brooklyn and Queens.
The show is hosted by Tom Needham, LIMEHOF Vice Chairman and the host of The Sounds of Film, America's longest running film, music and ideas themed radio show.
Previous guests include Stephen Schwartz, Gary U.S. Bonds, Liberty DeVitto, Taylor Dayne, Carmine Appice, Carter Burwell, EPMD, The Illusion, The Fat Boys' Kool Rock Ski, Elliott Murphy, Wayne Robins, and Jimmy Webb.
The show is produced by the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame who is dedicated to the recognition, honor and preservation of Long Island's music and entertainment heritage.
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame is located at:
97 Main Street
Stony Brook, NY 11790
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 64
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Eric B: A Classic Interview with the Hip Hop Legend on the LIMEHOF Podcast
In this episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, we spotlight hip-hop pioneer and LIMEHOF inductee Eric B.
As one half of the legendary duo Eric B. & Rakim…
Craig Knapp: LIMEHOF’s 2024 Educator of Note
On this special episode of SOUNDS, we celebrate the outstanding achievements of Craig Knapp, the 2024 recipient of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame’s (LIMEHOF) prestig…
Billy Joel’s A Matter of Trust: A Conversation with Director Jim Brown on the LIMEHOF Podcast
In this episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, we revisit a classic interview with Emmy-winning director Jim Brown, originally aired on Tom Needham’s “Th…
Public Enemy’s Johnny Juice Drops Truth Bombs on the LIMEHOF Podcast with Tom Needham
On this episode, the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame is thrilled to welcome Inductee DJ Johnny “Juice” Rosado, an award-winning and Emmy-nominated composer, producer, t…
The Garland Jeffreys Interview on the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast
The next Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast features a rare conversation with Inductee Garland Jeffreys and LIMEHOF Vice Chairman Tom Needham which previously aired …
Brady Rymer: “Revvin’ Up the Reindeer” and Spreading Holiday Cheer on the LIMEHOF Podcast with Tom Needham
In this episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, host Tom Needham welcomes three-time Grammy nominee Brady Rymer, one of the most celebrated artists in fam…
The Story of The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame: A Conversation with LIMEHOF Board Members
Join Vice Chairman Tom Needham and fellow board members Ernie Canadeo, Norm Prusslin, Jim Faith, and Jeffrey James as they lead a lively panel discussion at the Long Island Music & Ente…
The Tokens’ Jay Siegel: The Lion Sleeps Tonight & More on the LIMEHOF Podcast with Tom Needham
On this episode of the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, we are honored to feature inductee Jay Siegel of The Tokens. Known for their timeless classic “The Lion …
Legendary Drummer Rick Shutter on the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast with Tom Needham
The LIMEHOF Podcast is thrilled to have Rick Shutter as our special guest.
Rick is an iconic drummer and percussionist whose career spans decades of groundbreaking contributions to music…
Vanilla Fudge's Vince Martell Reflects on the Sound of an Era on the LIMEHOF Podcast
The next episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, hosted by Tom Needham, features an engaging interview with rock icon Vince Martell from the LIMEHOF induc…
A Tribute to Saxophonist Pat DeRosa on the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast
In this heartfelt episode titled A Tribute to Saxophonist Pat DeRosa, listeners are invited to experience a special event recorded live at the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of …
Harry Chapin: Music, Mission, and Legacy – An Exclusive Look Behind "When in Doubt, Do Something" on the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast
In this special episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, we present a previously recorded interview from the Port Jefferson Documentary Film Series featuri…
Mark Rivera Talks Billy Joel, Ringo Starr & SIDEMAN on the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast with Tom Needham
Mark Rivera will be featured on the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast.
Mark Rivera is renowned as Billy Joel’s saxophonist and the Musical Director for Ringo Starr…
Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling Talks Movie, Howard Stern Show & More on the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast with Tom Needham
The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame is excited to share audio from an exclusive Q&A at a screening of the documentary, JACKIE MARTLING: JOKE MAN at the Long Island Music …
Rock Legend Joe Bouchard Talks Blue Öyster Cult and Solo Career on the LIMEHOF Podcast with Tom Needham
On this episode of The LIMEHOF Podcast, we’re thrilled to shine the spotlight on Joe Bouchard, a true rock legend and former member of the iconic Blue Öyster Cult. During his unforgetta…
Kenny Vance Discusses Upcoming Movie on PBS on LIMEHOF Podcast
Kenny Vance Joins Tom Needham to discuss his upcoming PBS Airing of "Heart and Soul" on New York's Channel 13 at 6:30 PM on Sunday, September 22nd.
Growing up in New York, Kenny Vance wa…
Vince Giordano Talks BROADWAY EMPIRE on the LIMEHOF Podcast with Tom Needham
Born in Brooklyn and raised on Long Island, bandleader Vince Giordano began his odyssey into the world of music at the age of five. The discovery of a slew of 78 rpm records in his gran…
Jimmy Rosica Talks Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge, Ed Sullivan Show and more on the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast
Jimmy Rosica, a key member of the legendary group Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge, is a name synonymous with the golden era of pop and R&B. His contributions to the band helped sha…
Synaptic Groove: Dr. Alan Ettinger and Paul Block on the Healing Power of Music on the LIMEHOF Podcast
For the latest episode of the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, we're shining a spotlight on the band Synaptic Groove, a group that not only delivers top-notch m…
DJ Hurricane Talks Beastie Boys, Run-DMC and More on The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast
DJ Hurricane is an iconic figure in the hip-hop world, particularly known for his influential work with the Beastie Boys. He is being inducted to the Long Island Music & Entertainment H…