Brandon Zamora Podcasts

Vinyl Fridays continues with another hour long set of music without the sound clips or Brandon's inane jibba-jabba, from the Blue Island Radio Podcast record library. A Spontaneous, free-form selection of songs that may or may not include Kraftwerk, Half-Japanese, Automatic, Yipes! and more.

Welcome to the first episode of Blue Island Radio Podcast's Vinyl Fridays. One hour of straight vinyl straight from the BIRP vinyl library. No digital files, sound clips, themes or Brandon's jibba jabba, just one continous set of music. If you have records and would like to bring them in and have them played please drop us a line at blueislandradio…

In honor of VD Day, today's episode of the podcast is dedicated to the "Love" song. Songs about finding love, losing love, and wanting love; the love of beans, the love of volcanoes, baseball cards and what-have-you. You'll hear songs by Eartha Kitt, Tiny Tim, The Lurkers, The Turtles, The Exbats and more. __________________________________________…

On today's episode Brandon sits down with AP Lindsay to discuss her upcoming pop-up at Solemn Oath Brewing in Chicago and her ongoing project Three Sides with her partner in food Becky Carson. Then they welcome their friend and author Zachary Jeffries to discuss his new book Angel of Fate which will be released into the world on February 14th, 2023…

On the first episode of the year Brandon honors the graduating class of 2022. The musicians who moved on to the great beyond but who's music will be with us forever. We remember, Ronnie Spector, Terry Hall, Keith Levene, Loretta Lynn and more! Mini-Intro song by Niko Riley Main Theme song: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @b…

It's finally here, the Reading of The Seinfeld! This year Brandon and the Blue Island Radio Podcast Players got together to do a dramatic reading of the classic Seinfeld episode "The Conversion" where George converts to Latvian Orthodox for a woman. Thanks for listening and Happy Holidays!

It's December, which means it's cold, it's dark by 4pm, and it's time for another installment of Holiday MADNESS! Holiday songs for the rest of us. On today's episode you will hear songs by Buck Owens, Captain Sensible, The Go Gos, Alice Bag and more! Thanks for listening.

On today's episode of the podcast Brandon explores the vast musical landscape that is Canada. Bands featured on today's episode include Ronnie Hawkins, The Ugly Ducklings, The Mynah Birds, Polyester Explosion and more! Mini-Intro song by Niko Riley Main Theme song: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio Twitter: @…

It's October, which means it's time for the latest installment of Blue Island Radio Podcast's Halloween extravaganza where Brandon plays songs about ghoosts, goblins, phantoms, creeps, frankensteins, vampires, zombies, devils and what-have-you. With music by The Fortunes, Lord Luther, Kay Bell & The Spacemen, Jan Terri, The Cell Phones and more! Th…

On today's episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast Brandon and AP Lindsay are joined in the studio by author Zack Jeffries who, under the pen names Z and Zachary Jeffries, has written a number of middle grade science fiction and young adult fantasy books including The Hide & Seek Chronicles, Pro Wrestling Saves the Earth, The Unseen Curse, and the…

On today's episode of the podcast Brandon is joined in the studio by Alternative Latin Rock band Tizoc whose single Los Pajaros is now available on all streaming services. And they'll also be appearing at the Blue Island Beer Company on Saturday, October 15th. Thanks for listening! Mini-Intro song by Niko Riley Main Theme song: Apache by Jorgan Ing…

On today's episode of the podcast Brandon finally dips his toes into the musical waters of his home state of Illinois. Since there is such a wide variety of music and bands both old and new that come out of Illinois, it would be impossible to even scratch the surface with just one episode. So consider this part 1 of an ongoing series of episode ded…

There are thousands of songs that are either about a bird, use the imagery of birds, have the name of a bird in the title etc. In fact, with the exception of maybe "Love", there are probably more "bird" songs than any other type of song. On today's episode we will be listening to songs about ducks, chickens, turkeys, eagles and even a jailbird. Min…

THE SOUNDS of WISCONSIN - PART 1 - THE EARLY DAYS On today’s episode of the podcast Brandon stays close to home and explores the musical lineage of his neighbor to the north, the land of beer and cheese, Wisconsin! Part one of two episodes, this first collection of songs will focus primarily on the music being made in the areas surrounding the big …

On today’s episode of the podcast Brandon and AP Lindsay are joined by special guest Steev Custer who, as a member of such bands as Fractured Adolescents, My Big Beautiful, Boneyard Brawlers, The Bomb, and Death & Memphis, has been an active member of the Chicagoland music scene for more than 30 years. Together they discuss Steev’s hometown Joliet,…

On today's episode of the podcast Brandon is joined by friends and fellow Blue Islanders Nick Stankus and Scottie "King Onion" Armstrong to discuss Chicago and some of the things that make it unique. Hint: It's just 90 minutes of people talking about pizza. Oh yeah, and they also take some phone calls. Mini-Intro song by Niko Riley Main Theme song:…

On today's episode Brandon is joined in the studio by AP Lindsay, and together they talk to Brandon's longtime friend Pasha "Ashe" Gerard, a filmmaker whose first movie Seize the Night has recently entered the world and is now streaming on Amazon Prime, Tubi and other fine streaming services. Together they talk about Pasha's coming to America from …

On today’s episode Brandon is joined by AP Lindsay, and Blue Island locals Jason Vycas, and “Metal” Dave Rodriguez to discuss the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame and this year’s class of nominations. Mini-Intro song by Niko Riley Main Theme song: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio Twitter: @birp60406 If you’d like to…

By some estimations Carol Kaye has logged 10,000 recording sessions during a career spanning more than 60 years. Her playing can be heard on everything from industrial films and commercials, to TV show theme songs and movie soundtracks. As a member of the prolific group of Los Angeles studio musicians “The Wrecking Crew” she played on hit songs for…

Brandon is joined by guests Birdy Vee from the Chicago band Sweetie, who will be premiering the video for their song "Devil Girl" at Liar's Club on Saturday, April 16th; and also, photographer, film maker, and ex-drag performer Shamaon Goad, who just happens to be the director of the video. Together they talk about the video project and fried pickl…

It’s 311 Day and Brandon is joined by special co-hosts Joe Sowinski and Nick Stankus to discuss all things 311. Why are we doing an episode about 311? That’s a very good question, but if you’re looking for an answer I don’t know that you’ll find It on today’s episode. Wether you love them or hate them it promises to be a beautiful disaster. _______…

On today's episode Brandon dips his toe in the salty waters of surf and surf related music with an emphasis on the King of Surf Guitar Dick Dale. But you will also hear music by The Trashmen, The Mudd Club, Agent Orange, The Satans, Freddie King, Meshugga Beach Party, The Cramps, and more! Mini-Intro song by Niko Riley Main Theme song: Apache by Jo…

On today's episode Brandon explores some of the songs that were inspired by the champ, the greatest of all-time in and out of the ring, Muhammad Ali. You'll hear songs by Chuck Cornish, Don Covay, and the man himslef, Cassius Clay, Thanks for listening.

On today’s episode Brandon expands his horizons and digs into the musical wilderness that is Australia. This not a best of collection or complete playlist, just some songs that caught my eye in the last few months with some listener suggestions thrown in as well. You will hear songs by Johnny O’Keefe, The Throb, The Victims, The Scientists, Cold Me…

It’s December, which means it’s time for the last episode of the year, which also means it’s time for the reading of the Seinfeld. This year Brandon and his fellow Blue Island Radio Podcast Players sit down and do a table read of the classic Seinfeld episode, “The Big Salad” (Season 6, ep. 2). Thank you for listening and of course thank you to the …

Hey everybody, if you're ready for some Xmas music that doesn't suck then you've come to the right place. On this years holiday episode you will hear music from The Snowmen, The Superions, The Muffs, What I Like About Jew, The Fleshtones, Cristy Costello, and more! Instagram @birp60406 Patreon.com/blueislandradio…

Some people like to play with their food, some people like to take pictures of it, some people do things to their food that I can’t and won’t mention, and yet, there are those who just plain eat it. Well, today’s episode id dedicated to all things food from bacon to to raisins with music by The Goblins, Weird Paul, Dee Dee Sharp, Couch Flambeau and…

Today’s episode of the show is dedicated to the musical genre known around the world as POLKA! In our hour long musical journey we will hear music from old school Polka legends like Frankie Yankovic to more contemporary greats like The Polkaholics and everything in between; well, maybe not everything, because during this episode, what I’m sure will…

It's October, which means it's time for the latest installment of Blue Island Radio Podcast's Halloween extravaganza where Brandon plays songs about ghoosts, goblins, phantoms, creeps, frankensteins, vampires, zombies, devils and what-have-you. With music by Bobby Bare, The Gravetones, The Tramps, Claudine Clark, The Spits and more!…

Today's featured artist is Mr. Iggy Pop whose career spans six decades and counting, and has influenced pretty much every rock band, punk band, and post-punk band that would follow in his wake. He has released dozens of records over the years, contributed to numerous movie soundtracks, and has appeared in movies and television shows like Cry-Baby, …

On today’s episode we are joined by singer, song writer, and guitarist for Chicago punk band The Ridgelelands, whose albums include Corey Webster Must Die!!!, Dagggers Down, and Third Times a Harm. In June he released his first solo album Stay Broke which can be found now on Bandcamp, Spotify, or wherever you stream music. Doug sits down with Brand…

On today’s episode you will hear music by Los Saicos, Los Yorks, Trini Lopez, Los Crazy Birds and more, as Brandon goes south of the boarder and beyond for this collection of rock scorchers from around the world. Theme songs: Mini theme song by Niko Riley Theme song: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Email us at blueisla…

On today's episode of the podcast Brandon plays selections from his dad's record collection, from bands that would probably shape and influence his taste in music for years. He also some songs submitted by listeners that remind them of their dads. And finally, he fills out the set with random "dad" songs. You will hear songs by Spirit, Los Tigres D…

“Little” Jerry Williams is an American singer, musician, song writer, and record producer that started his career in 1954 when he was 12 years old. In 1970 he reinvented himself as Swamp Dogg and released (and continues to release) offbeat R&B albums that include Total Destruction to Your Mind, Rat On! and Love, Loss & Auto-Tune. He has been making…

Recorded in the beer garden of The Rock Island Public House in Brandon sits down with local musician Fred Morg. A student of music for most of his life, not to mention a music teacher, Fred has spent more than 30 years playing in bands such as Major Threat, Number Nine, Reflexicon and his longest running project FULL, just to name a few . . . There…

On today’s episode of the podcast you will hear songs by The Shirelles, The Misfits, Kool & The Gang, Overkill, The Feelies, Yo La Tengo, and more as Brandon takes a musical journey to the diner capital of the world, and one of the most wrongly maligned states in the union, New Jersey! Oh yeah, and you'll probably hear some songs from those other J…

Today’s featured artist is (Mr. Guitar) Link Wray, the man most recognized for introducing the world to the power chord and distortion. He is ranked among the top 100 guitar players of all-time and has been sighted as an influence by Pete Townsend, Neil Young, Iggy Pop and even Mark E. Smith, who hated everyone. And his music has been heard in doze…

Today's episode is a carefully curated selection of cover songs that only a mother could love. Just kidding, they can also be loved by uncles, second cousins, and you! You'll hear covers by The Chocolate Watch Band, Sakura & The Quests, The Supremes, The Raincoats and more.

On today’s episode Brandon plays an eclectic mix of songs dedicated to the holidays that take place during the month of February. For instance: National Freedom Day, National Dark Chocolate Day, National Serpent Day, National Baked Alaska Day and National Get Up Day and that’s just Feb 1st!

On today’s episode we have guest Adam Snitcherton, the lead singer for the Chicago punk band The Kreutzer Sonata. At the start of the pandemic and the ensuing lock down that put an end to playing and seeing live music, Adam set out a different creative outlet and picked up a paintbrush. So we'll be talking about art, music, Chicago, and we'll even …

On today’s episode Brandon compiles the music of some of the amazing musicians and bands that have been on the podcast in the last few years. And there were so many he couldn’t even fit them all into one episode! So stay tuned for Potholes Vol. 2. The bands you’ll hear on this volume are (in no particular order): Lemon Knife, The Arrivals, Little D…

On today’s episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast Brandon is joined by New York musician Justin Melkmann from the bands, Jerk Alert, Recreational Outrage, and his longest running project World War IX. Also, Justin has been writing & drawing comics even longer than he’s been playing music and his latest series Thank God it’s Monday: The Story of W…

For most of us this year has been one of the worst years of our lives. It took away so many of the things that we took for granted, like the ability to see live music, drink beers with our friends at our favorite watering holes, and in some cases, toilet paper. But one thing this year did not take away, could not take away, was the Blue Island Radi…

On today's episode Brandon chats with rock duo Sweetie via Zoom! We talk about music, donkey farming, and their new album Bad Thing, Good Thing. Oh yeah, and we also play show & tell. Check it out.

This is the 4th & probably final Flashback Friday episode where Brandon plays an old set from his days as a volunteer DJ at WBAR in New York City!? On this episode you're likely to hear the Tom Tom Club, Kool & The Gang, The Clash, Boogie Down Productions, The Mountain Goats and more!

On today's episode Brandon sits down, via Zoom, with musician Caitlin Edwards from The Fizzy Pops, Bumsy & The Moochers, and her solo work. We talk about music, music therapy, and even play show & tell. Please check out Caitlin's music on Band Camp.

On today's episode Brandon plays bands and songs and songs from bands from Ohio. He plays some early teen rockers, the heavy hitters and the slightly more progressive sounds of Ohio. You'll hear songs from The Moonglows, The Villagers, electric eels, The Rubber City Rebels and yes, of course there is a song from Guided by Voices. (Can You guess whi…

No Zag-Nuts for you Waldo! Cuz Trick or Treating in Blue Island has been called off. So why not crack a few beers from the Blue Island Beer Company and listen to this years collection of Halloween Nuggets on the Blue Island Radio Podcast. Or are you scared? Anyway, on this year's show you will hear songs by The Lancers, The Wailers, The Symbols, Jo…

On today’s episode of Burning Bridges Brandon is once again joined in the outside studio by Lindsay, Dave and Brian and together they try not to burn any bridges while talking about such heady topics as the new season of Fargo (which Blue Island plays a small role in), Vodka, the “Washington Football” Team and this year’s Trick or Treating situatio…

On today's episode Brandon welcomes Scott Boswell; builder of electric bass guitars, former Blue Island resident, and current member of the rock band Dead Town Revival. Inspired by a recent Spotify playlist Punk Rock & Disorderly in Blue Island, Brandon asks Scott to shed some light on the early Blue Island punk scene, and asks some listener questi…