BIRP 179 - Art vs. The Artist
Blue Island Radio Podcast
On today’s episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast Brandon & AP Lindsay are joined by guests Fred Morg and Jessica Zee for a discussion about how we either continue to be fans of musicians whose behaviors are not just offensive but in some cases criminal, or we get rid of their records and stop listening. What’s more important, the art or the artist? At least, that’s what I think this episode is about. You’ll just have to listen. And thank you to all the people who responded to my online questionnaire about the subject. ...
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Vinyl Fridays 67 with Guest DJs Eileen Kennedy & Sam Schmitz
Blue Island Radio Podcast
On today's episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome guest DJs Eileen Kennedy & Sam Schmitz, who made their DJ Debut at this years Pride Dance Party at the Rock Island Public House. They talk music, record collecting, and of course the Dan Ryan. And stay tuned for the new segment Chat Chat. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Find Us Here: Biradio.libsyn.com Tik Tok @birp60406 Instagram: @birp60406 If you’d like to support the show visit Patreon.com/blueislandradio
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Vinyl Fridays 66 with Guest DJ Joe Sowinski
Blue Island Radio Podcast
Vinyl Fridays 66 - Joe Sowinski After nearly a three year absence Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome back the man, the myth, the voice of Jerry, and guest DJ Joe Sowinski. What’s he been up, what’s he been listening to, and who’s his favorite member of Oasis? Listen and find out. Biradio.libsyn.com Tik Tok @birp60406 Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio If you’d like to support the show visit Patreon.com/blueislandradio
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Vinyl Fridays 65 -Tribute to Island Records
Blue Island Radio Podcast
On today’s episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon & AP Lindsay pay tribute to the long running label Island Records. Inspired by the Harry Belafonte movie & song “Island in the Sun” the label was founded in Jamaica in 1959, and specialized in Jamaican folk music, Ska, and reggae before relocating to London in the mid-sixties, where they would branch out into jazz, British folk, progressive rock, and then Punk, New Wave, Post-Punk and more . . . . ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact us:...
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Vinyl Fridays 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
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
Blue Island Radio Podcast
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
Blue Island Radio Podcast
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
Blue Island Radio Podcast
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!
Blue Island Radio Podcast
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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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.
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