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BIRP 176 - Favorite Records of 2025

Blue Island Radio Podcast

Release Date: 01/19/2026

Vinyl Freidays 64 with Brandon & AP Lindsay show art Vinyl Freidays 64 with Brandon & AP Lindsay

Blue Island Radio Podcast

On today’s episode of Vinyl Fridays Lindsay & Brandon take a break from cleaning the house and preparing snacks for a guest DJ and go it alone, giving them more time to talk about some Blue Island happenings like the proposed data center, the official opening of Sid’s Pizza Calabrese on Old Western Ave., and Mai Fest happening on Saturday, May 9th. And also, Brandon attempts to answer another listener question but fails miserably.     -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Links: Instagram: @BIRP60406 Youtube:...

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Vinyl Fridays 63 with Guest DJ Jessica Zee show art Vinyl Fridays 63 with Guest DJ Jessica Zee

Blue Island Radio Podcast

On today's episode of Vinyl Friday's Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome vinyl enthusiast and pinball wizard Jessica Zee! Listen as they talk about vinyl, pinball, Marc Maron and the not so great 1997 movie Spawn. And listen to the end for the lightning round!   Sleeter-Kinney - The Fox - The Woods Dead Kennedys - California Uber Alles Violent Femmes  - Add It Up - Violent Femmes Velvet Underground - Rock N Roll - Loaded Nouvelle Vague - Too Drunk to Fuck - Nouvelle Vague The Beths - Roundabout - Straight Line Was to Lie Soccer Mommy - Don’t Ask Me - Sometimes, Forever Pypy - She’s...

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Vinyl Fridays 62 with Guest DJ Ariel show art Vinyl Fridays 62 with Guest DJ Ariel

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On this episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome AP Lindsay's friend and co-worker Ariel who is a baker, a farmer, vinyl enthusiast and owner of some of the fanciest tupper ware around. And Brandon answers a listener question. Last but not least there is music; everything from Foxy Brown to Gorilla Biscuits. Contact us: Instagram: @BIRP60406 Youtube: @blueislandradiopodcast7320 Patreon: patreon.com/blueislandradio Email: blueislandradio@gmail.com  

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Vinyl Fridays 61 - Freak Friday Edition with Mike Tucker show art Vinyl Fridays 61 - Freak Friday Edition with Mike Tucker

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On today's episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome Mike Tucker back for his first appearance of the year. And what is the Freaky Friday Edition? Well, that's Mike's idea for today's show, where he selects records from his collection for Brandon & AP Lindsay to play and they pick records for him to play from their collections and mayhem ensues! Who played what!? OMG it's gonna be crazy! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LINKS: Instagram: @BIRP60406 Youtube: @blueislandradiopodcast7320 Patreon:...

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BIRP 178 - The Children's Crusade show art BIRP 178 - The Children's Crusade

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On today’s episode of The Blue Island Radio Podcast Brandon & AP Lindsay warm up the mics by talking about the movie “Song Sung Blue” before welcoming their guests The Children’s Crusade to discuss their album Black, Bruised & Broken Down, AI, band life in 2026 and driving on the Dan Ryan. We also hear a sample of their single Mechanical Love and a couple of songs from Jason’s record collection because you know, vinyl.     Children’s Crusade: Bandcamp: https://thechildrenscrusadechi.bandcamp.com/ thechildrenscrusade.com Blue Island Radio Podcast:Instagram:...

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BIRP 177 - Goodbye Shunshine! show art BIRP 177 - Goodbye Shunshine!

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On today's episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome 3/4 of the Chicago pop-punk band Goodbye Sunshine, Jay, Gus & Shane. We'll be discussing their upcoming shows at the Doll Hut and the world famous Whiskey A Go Go. We also discuss the inspirations behind some of their songs like Only Fans, Blue Island liquor stores and Home Depot hot dogs, not to mention the all important question: Why do people start bands? Oh yeah, and we also squeeze in a few words about their new album Sunday School Singalongs.  Goodbye Sunshine songs heard on this episode:...

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Vinyl Fridays 60 - I Need Love with Guest DJ Chris Bizarro & Z show art Vinyl Fridays 60 - I Need Love with Guest DJ Chris Bizarro & Z

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Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome back Chris Bizarro and his partner Z to talk about the Weenie Roast they will be hosting at The Rock Island Public House on Saturday, January 31st and The Valentines Day Fundraiser at Burlington Bar on Saturday, February 14th. And also, to play some songs / records about "Love".    —————————————————————————————————— Contact us: Instagram: @BIRP60406 Youtube: @blueislandradiopodcast7320 Leave a voicemail on our hotline: 708-608-0567 Email: APLindsay60406@gmail.com  

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Blue Island Radio Podcast

On today’s episode Brandon & AP Lindsay talk about and play songs from some of their favorite albums 2025. Is it as long a list as Mr. Sonic Youth’s? No, who as time to listen to that many records!? But it is a tight twelve and a bonus album suggested by a listener.   Listen all the way to the end for Brandon’s controversial pick. To play or not to play, that is the question. Find us here: Instagram: @BIRP60406 Youtube: @blueislandradiopodcast7320 Leave a voicemail on our hotline: 708-608-0567 Email: APLindsay60406@gmail.com          

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Vinyl Fridays 59 - Punk & Metal Club Meeting #2 with Joe Chellino & Kevin Baron show art Vinyl Fridays 59 - Punk & Metal Club Meeting #2 with Joe Chellino & Kevin Baron

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Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome back Joe Chellino & Kevin Baron for another dose of punk, metal and industrial music and boy do we need it. So get ready for some loud, angry, music . . .  but first, a quiet little basement jam.      

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BIRP 175 - The Darkest Hour show art BIRP 175 - The Darkest Hour

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Looking for holiday cheer!? Well, keep looking, because on today's episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast you'll be hearing songs about the dark days of winter; the cold, the isolation, the misery, seasonal affective disorder, and of course, the dreaded holidays. So pour yourself a stiff drink and get ready to hear songs by The Cure, The P.O.X., Joe Jack Talcum, Das Furlines, Sneaks, and more! Follow us on Instagram: @birp60406  

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On today’s episode Brandon & AP Lindsay talk about and play songs from some of their favorite albums 2025. Is it as long a list as Mr. Sonic Youth’s? No, who as time to listen to that many records!? But it is a tight twelve and a bonus album suggested by a listener.  

Listen all the way to the end for Brandon’s controversial pick. To play or not to play, that is the question.

Find us here:

Instagram: @BIRP60406
Youtube: @blueislandradiopodcast7320
Leave a voicemail on our hotline: 708-608-0567
Email: APLindsay60406@gmail.com