Band Geek

I'm Richie Castellano, I play guitar and keyboards in Blue Oyster Cult. I also make YouTube videos, read comics, and play video games. Band Geek is a podcast where I get to combine all these things. We also have a house band that tackles songs requested by our listeners and jams with our special guests. As an added bonus, we also teach our listeners how to play some of these songs in bite sized lessons. If you like music, gear, movies, games, comics or anything in between, then get in here!

152 - Rise of Skywalker Review 01/06/2020

152 - Rise of Skywalker Review You knew this was coming... Check out our Star Wars Rise of Skywalker review, featuring Phil Castellano, Ray Magnuski and Jarrett Pressman via force face-time. /episode/index/show/bandgeek/id/12634871

151 - Matt Beck 12/21/2019

151 - Matt Beck This week's guest is Matt Beck, one of the most in demand guitarists in the business! Check out Matt's work with Rob Thomas, Matchbox 20, Gwen Stefani, Andy Grammer and many, many more! /episode/index/show/bandgeek/id/12491249

150 - Mike Tirelli 12/13/2019

150 - Mike Tirelli The Band Geeks are joined by freak of nature Mike Tirelli, as he shares his incredible rock vocal talents. The guys discuss vocal techniques, metal festivals and of course...weddings. /episode/index/show/bandgeek/id/12391400

149 - Rob Kipp 12/06/2019

149 - Rob Kipp Our buddy Rob Kipp joins us in the studio to record some tricky Genesis covers and to discuss prog rock and gigging. /episode/index/show/bandgeek/id/12298154

148 - My Trip to Ohio State University 04/24/2019

148 - My Trip to Ohio State University Richie was recently invited to Ohio State University to headline their 42nd Annual Jazz Festival. Here's what went down. /episode/index/show/bandgeek/id/9520901

147 - Geeking Out With Audio Dungeon 04/14/2019

147 - Geeking Out With Audio Dungeon In arguably the nerdiest episode ever, Richie visits recurring Band Geek guests Tony Hanson and Damian Scro on the high tech set of their brand new D&D inspired web-show, Audio Dungeon! /episode/index/show/bandgeek/id/9389156

Band Geek 146 - 2019 NAMM Recap 01/30/2019

Band Geek 146 - 2019 NAMM Recap Richie and Andy are joined by special guest Steve Sterlacci to discuss the recent Music Convention in Anaheim, CA. /episode/index/show/bandgeek/id/8461271

Band Geek 145 - Band Geek Studio Tour 01/20/2019

Band Geek 145 - Band Geek Studio Tour By popular demand (like 4 people) Richie and Andy take you through the Band Geek studio's unique blend of state-of-the-art and janky equipment that is responsible for creating the "Band Geek Sound." /episode/index/show/bandgeek/id/8145911

Band Geek 144 - The Bohemian Rhapsody Opera Section: A Harmonic Analysis 01/13/2019

Band Geek 144 - The Bohemian Rhapsody Opera Section: A Harmonic Analysis Watch Richie and Andy trace Freddie Mercury's genius from "Mozart to Liberace" as they attempt to analyze what makes the opera section of Bohemian Rhapsody so incredible. /episode/index/show/bandgeek/id/8145803

Band Geek 143 - 2019: New Year, Same Band Geeks 01/06/2019

Band Geek 143 - 2019: New Year, Same Band Geeks Richie and Jarrett review the new Aquaman movie along with some ambitious fan films from Star Wars Theory and Galactic Battles. They also take some live questions from YouTube and Facebook. /episode/index/show/bandgeek/id/8145659

142 - Bohemian Rhapsody Movie Review 11/11/2018

142 - Bohemian Rhapsody Movie Review “A little Bohemian Rhapsody gentleman?” By popular request Richie and Jarrett review the brand new Queen biopic. SPOILER ALERT… they really dug it! They talk about Richie’s brief encounter with the band, and Jarrett is all of a sudden proficient in guitar. /episode/index/show/bandgeek/id/7519004

141 - Tinkerin' & Complainin' 10/07/2018

141 - Tinkerin' & Complainin' Richie and Jarrett are back and they got a lotta problems and projects to share. In a previously recorded live stream Jarrett shows off his completed proton pack build, Richie displays his modded Les Paul Tribute, and find out that everything they hate is cause of Russian bots. They also answer some live fan questions to which the answers are yes, no, and it’s Kathleen Kennedy’s fault. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/bandgeek/id/7138313

140 - Chris Clark 08/12/2018

140 - Chris Clark Brand X keyboardist Chris Clark knows all the Prog Rock! In this episode Chris schools the Band Geeks on gear and heavy duty music theory followed by a cover of the classic Yes opus, Close To The Edge! /episode/index/show/bandgeek/id/6915856

139 - Solo (A Star Wars Story) Review 06/03/2018

139 - Solo (A Star Wars Story) Review You guys asked us to review Solo… so… uh… we did. Can we do it in less than 12 parsecs? Turns out it doesn’t matter. But hey… Khaleesi is in it! And Jarrett plays with his toys for your amusement. Also we learn the answer to a question Star Wars fans have been asking since 1977. Where did Han’s gold dice come from? Right? Haven’t they? Everyone should totally go see Solo. /episode/index/show/bandgeek/id/6663140

138 - Angus Clark 05/13/2018

138 - Angus Clark Killer rock guitarist Angus Clark (Trans Siberian Orchestra, Kitaro, Joe Lynn Turner, Daredevil Squadron) joins the Band Geeks in the studio to discuss music, stage footwear, and his nerdy little secret. Angus also leads the band on some more Rainbow and breaks the record for most current song on Band Geek with a Demi Lovato cover! /episode/index/show/bandgeek/id/6588141

137 - Avengers Infinity War 05/06/2018

137 - Avengers Infinity War It’s here. The war to end all wars… or half the people in them anyway. It’s the INFINITY War! Richie and Jarrett with help from Phil, and newcomer Joseph Albano Feiger review the culmination of ten years of Marvel movies. SPOILERS but we discuss our favorite things… which there were A LOT! Even Jarrett liked things! PLUS we’re in the newly renovated studio! New paint, new equipment, new technical problems! Same Band Geeks. #ItsAMold /episode/index/show/bandgeek/id/6561447

136 - Artemis Armada 04/22/2018

136 - Artemis Armada Richie and special guest Tony Hanson, debrief Jarrett on their recent trip to Artemis Armada IV in Cleveland, where they took part in a giant Sci Fi themed LAN party. /episode/index/show/bandgeek/id/6508615

135 - Ready Player One 04/15/2018

135 - Ready Player One Grab your VR goggles and get ready to come with Richie, Jarrett, Ann Marie and Tony into the OASIS. You’ve asked and we are bringing you our review of the new film Ready Player One sans all of the RUSH. Give this episode a listen and find out why we needed more robots, less Simon Pegg, and for once… a fat man represented on the screen as a lead. Come on Hollywood. Get with it…. /episode/index/show/bandgeek/id/6482889

134 - Boat Geek 03/11/2018

134 - Boat Geek Richie brings Band Geek to the high seas with a live show from the Rock Legends Cruise VI. This show was recorded in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and features guest appearances from Buck Dharma, Kasim Sulton, the Radino Family! /episode/index/show/bandgeek/id/6346002

133 - Never Gonna Let You Go 02/12/2018

133 - Never Gonna Let You Go To celebrate Valentine's Day we take on Never Gonna Let You Go by Sergio Mendes. Richie, Andy & Ann Marie recreate the classic ballad track by track, while explaining the frequent key changes making this one of the most complicated love songs of all time! /episode/index/show/bandgeek/id/6253074

132 - NAMM 2018 Recap 01/31/2018

132 - NAMM 2018 Recap Richie returns from the 2018 NAMM show, discusses new products, shares some stories and gets to jam with Gary Hoey! /episode/index/show/bandgeek/id/6207213

131 - Encore's Back Twenty Eighteen 01/14/2018

131 - Encore's Back Twenty Eighteen WALK!!! ...to this weeks replay of our first live stream of Encore for 2018. We get a little silly with songs about historical figures, see if opposites attract, and then get to break-a your stride! /episode/index/show/bandgeek/id/6148270

130 - The Last Jedi Review 12/20/2017

130 - The Last Jedi Review It’s a porg filled movie review of the latest Star Wars installment, The Last Jedi! Richie decides Jarrett should always be on a view screen, we learn what Luke and his fish nuns have been up to, how important it is to free space horses, and who is the lastiest Jedi of them all! Also Richie, Jarrett, and Ann Marie met Gal Gadot and are still in shock! /episode/index/show/bandgeek/id/6076175

129 - Live Band Karaoke with The Hole 12/10/2017

129 - Live Band Karaoke with The Hole It’s a “Hole” lotta fun this week when we crossover with our RiotCast buds Rob Sprance and Chris Fortney from ‘The Glory Hole’. We get an incredible amount of information about Rob’s colon, go round the room with our go to Karaoke jams, and learn why macaroon’s are important for picking a wedding venue. Then Rob and Chris step it up with performances from some Fine Young Cannibals, Tom Petty, Matthew Sweet, and Weezer. /episode/index/show/bandgeek/id/6029279

128 - Richie's Super Secret Project 12/03/2017

128 - Richie's Super Secret Project Last week, Richie launched a new series of live streaming shows. In this episode he takes us behind the scenes to share insight to the musical and technical aspects of the project. /episode/index/show/bandgeek/id/6005441

127 - Justice League Review 11/22/2017

127 - Justice League Review Meanwhile…. at the Hall of Justice… Richie, Ann Marie, Andy, Jarrett, and Brandi review the latest DC film, Justice League! SPOILERS!!! We find out if it was worth the wait and where it ranks among the 5 DCEU flicks, who the heck Steppenwolf is, why Amazons giggle, if Gal Gadot looks better in IMAX, and what Superman’s safe word is…. btw… it’s Martha. /episode/index/show/bandgeek/id/5972964

126 - Carry On Wayward Son 11/13/2017

126 - Carry On Wayward Son During a live stream, Richie & Andy recreate the classic Kansas song, Carry On Wayward Son, playing all the instruments and singing all the parts. /episode/index/show/bandgeek/id/5941383

125 - Live Q&A with Richie 11/05/2017

125 - Live Q&A with Richie Richie spends the evening taking live questions and requests (including a few originals) from Band Geek viewers. /episode/index/show/bandgeek/id/5912284

124 - Spinal Tap Halloween 10/27/2017

124 - Spinal Tap Halloween Dressed as England's loudest band, The Band Geeks perform a 5 song set of music from our favorite film, This Is Spinal Tap. This is a VERY important movie for us so we took great care in getting it right, from the bad guitar solos, all the way down to the pelvic thrusts. Such a fine line between stupid and clever. /episode/index/show/bandgeek/id/5881540

123 - Mixing a TV Show with Rusty Smith & Robert Edmondson 10/22/2017

123 - Mixing a TV Show with Rusty Smith & Robert Edmondson LA audio mix engineers Rusty Smith and Robert Edmondson talk to Richie via Skype and walk us through what it takes to mix an episode of the Marvel comics TV show, The Gifted, currently airing on Fox. /episode/index/show/bandgeek/id/5864315

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