Comedian Max Anonucci  joins Ken and Chip to talk about the Beach Boys and their connection to Charles Manson.

The Beach Boys and Charles Manson with Max Antonucci

Chip and Ken welcome comedian Blake Wexler to chronicle the rise and fall of Twisted Sister, including their battle with the Washington DC.

Twisted Sister with Blake Wexler

Chip and Ken are joined by comedian Chris Covert and guitarist George Cummings who discusses founding the legendary Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show, writing songs with Shel Silverstein, opening for The Grateful Dead, landing the cover of Rolling Stone, getting high with a Dr. John, and a story about Dustin Hoffman that's just, well, nuts.

Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show w George Cummings & Chris Covert

It's the 4th of July, and what better way to celebrate than hearing about severed fingers? Ken and Chip are joined by comedian Jon DelCollo to discuss the recent Kentucky disaster that was The Redneck Rave, and The Motor City Madman himself, Ted Nugent. Did Ted adopt a seventeen year old girl so he could sleep with her? Did Ted threaten a sitting president? Did Ken really sit through an hour long Alex Jones and Ted Nugent interview? Listen and find out! But also the answer is yes on all three.

Ted Nugent and The Redneck Rave with Jon DelCollo

Comedian Chris Coccia joins Chip and Ken to talk legendary new wave band Devo. What exactly is devolution? How did The Kent State shootings play a role in their formation? What happened the night they met The King of Cool, Miles Davis? How did a so-called gimmick band influence Nirvana, Soundgarden, David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Neil Young and countless others? Listen up and find out!

Are We Not Men? We Are Devo with Chris Coccia

Actress and comedian Jenny Saldana drops by to share her love of the greatest pop duo of all-time, Daryl Hall and John Oates. How did an act of gun violence bring them together and change the course of pop history? Why do they hate being called Hall and Oates? Were they the Beatles of the 80s? Why did they sue a granola company? It's a fun one, listen in and find out!

Pottstown Warlock - Daryl Hall and John Oates with Jenny Saldana

Singer/Songwriter/Producer Robert Allen drops in to discuss cutting his teeth at CBGB'S in the Seventies, playing with Jim Croce, Bonnie Raitt and John Prine, his new album due out January 21st, and why he thinks Rock and Roll could be finally dying off.

21st Century Rock with Robert Allen AKA DownTown Mystic

Ken and guest co-host Max Antonnuci are joined by bassist Tim Lefebvre who opens up about playing on David Bowie's final masterpiece "Blackstar", performing for Russian oligarchs overseas as part of Sting's band, and how Covid ruined his plans to tour the world with The Black Crowes.

The Making of David Bowie's Blackstar with Tim Lefebvre and Max Antonucci

Drummer, songwriter and producer Billy Amendola drops in to talk about the Beatles "Get Back" doc and his own twenty-five-year friendship with Ringo Starr.  How have people's opinion on Yoko Ono changed since the film premiered? Why was Phil Spector's finished product so different from Paul's original vision? What's it like being on called on stage to perform with a Beatle? Listen up!

Mr. Rock and Roll - The Beatles Get Back doc with Billy Amendola

Toadies front-man Vaden Lewis drops in to talk about the writing and recording of their landmark 90s album, "Rubberneck". Why were they lumped in with all the grunge bands of the day when they had clearly made a straightforward rock album? How did they manage to sell a million copies despite a record company that seemed to be working against them? Why did Vaden assume he'd be back working his day job at a record store within a year of signing with Interscope? Why did their equally great follow-up album take almost a decade to come out? What's the strangest thing he's seen thrown on stage? All this and more on a brand new ILRR.

Hot Leg - Toadies with Vaden Lewis

Singer Songwriter Lauren Monroe and her husband Rick Allen join the show to promote their upcoming collaborative shows, the amazing charitable work they do for veterans for their Raven Drum Foundation, the healing power of music, Rick's upcoming tour with Poison, Motley Crue and Joan Jett, and why more women need to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Empathy - With Lauren Monroe and Rick Allen

Musician/actor Thomas Nicholas of TIN Band and "American Pie" pops in to talk about collaborating with Bowling for Soup's Jarret Reddick, what it was like to record an album using Dave Grohl's guitar in Foo Fighter's famous 606 Studio, the generosity of Taylor Hawkins, earning Mickey Rourke's respect, and why living above a busker who plays "Stairway to Heaven" ten times a day isn't all it's cracked up to be.

The Twenty Minute Lull with Thomas Nicholas

Serious Matters guitarist and ILRR engineer Criss Madd Jr. stops by to promote the Beers for Tears Festival in Red Bank, NJ on May 14, explain what The Backstreet Boys taught him about rock, and the band's excellent 2020 release, "Mistaking Wasps for Dragonflies".

It's Only Rock & Roll - Serious Matters with Criss Madd Jr

Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes bandleader Jeff Kazee drops in to promote his outstanding new album "Thanks for Checking In" and to talk about sitting in for Paul Schaffer on the "Letterman" show and meeting his childhood hero Pete Rose, playing his first Southside Johnny gig on the Jersey Shore with two huge special guests, and what The Cars might sound like if Bruce Springsteen had written their songs.

SNL, Letterman and Son of Sam with Jeff Kazee

David Weitzman, Publishing Partner for Primary Wave Music, drops in to discuss his decades long career which includes being part of Sublime's original mgmt. team, working with the Black Crowes, being in charge of music supervision for Jackass, and his current work for Primary Wave, where he is part of the team that helped to buy Julian Casablancas, Huey Lewis, and Joey Ramone's publishing rights. What does any of this even mean? You have to listen to learn! This one is for the real music nerds!

Primary Wave with David Weitzman

Author Barbara Bellisi Zito drops in to promote her excellent debut novel "Lucky Stiff" and to discuss her lifelong love of Boy George and Culture Club. How did Boy George go from club kid to one of the biggest pop stars on the planet in the space of a year or so? How was he able to hide his romantic relationship with drummer Jon Moss for so long? Why did America freak out after he called himself a drag queen at the Grammys? All this and more on a brand new ILRR!

"Otherwise Chemically Engaged" Boy George w author Barbara Bellesi Zito

Rapper Reef the Lost Cauze stops by to discuss the career of Luther Campell and 2 Live Crew. How did a block party DJ become first a hip hop pioneer and then a champion of free speech? Why was he willing to go to prison for his beliefs? Why did Bruce Springsteen allow Luther to sample "Born in the USA" at a time when he was famous for never licensing his music? Reef's mom likes WHICH 3 Live Crew song the most? Listen up!

Me So Delightful - 2 Live Crew with Reef the Lost Cauze

East Brunswick, NJ Natives Ed Guarnieri and John Matthews join fellow EBHS Alum Ken in breaking down ginker culture, which only seemed to exist in this one town for a period of 20-30 years. What exactly was a ginker, and why were most students scared of them? How big a factor was the music ginkers listened to? What was about them that seemed so scary it prompted John Matthews to write the only known ode to the lost lifestyle? And what, exactly, was Holly Rock? Strap in for our most inside-baseball episode yet

Smoking at the Gate with the Ginkers - W Ed Guarnieri and John Matthews

Comedian and host of the "TV Guidance Counselor" podcast Ken Reid stops by to talk about being the teenage lead singer of Boston area punk band "30 Seconds Over Tokyo", the stories behind some of TV's most well known theme songs, and the best musical guest stars in television history.

"Sam Alone" - 30 Seconds over Tokyo and TV Theme Songs with Ken Reid

Billy Amendola (Drum Channel) drops in to talk about the tragic story of Jim Gordon, the recently deceased legendary session drummer who succumbed to the voices in his head and murdered his own mother.  He also left behind a staggering body of work that can't be denied and we take a deep dive into some of the all-time classics he played on. How did his mental health go unchecked for so long, and how much more amazing music could he have brought into the world with the proper diagnosis and treatment? Give it a listen and find out!

Music, Murder and Madness - Jim Gordon with Billy Amendola

Kahuna, Chip and Ken take a look at some of the wildest stories in rock history, from Ozzie Osbourne snorting a line of fire ants to Eddie Van Hal showing up in a tank to reclaim equipment Fred Durst stole from him, from Steven Tyler adopting a 14-year-old girl so he could date her, to Christ Bearer cutting off his own... well, you'll just have to listen and find out.

The Biggest Flooper of All - Wild tales of Rock N Roll Excess.

Ken, Chip and Kahuna are joined by Ken's seven year old daughter Lyla. She talks about her love of the Gorillaz. De La Soul, Sub Urban and Melanie Martinez.  She explains how kids her age find new music these days, schools Kahuna on Michael Jackson, Huey Lewis and Ghostbusters, and reacts to the songs that were big when Ken and Chip were seven.

Johnny Bananas and the Hot Steppers with Lyla Jagger

Recorded live in front of an audience at the Red Bank Comedy Festival, Ken and Chip are joined by Brian O'Halloran and KP Burke to discuss actors turned musicians, including Jared Leto, Steven Seagal, Corey Feldman and more. Why do so many actors try their hand at music, and why so many of them so, so bad at it? This one was an absolute blast to record! Have a listen!

"I Don't Belong Here" - Actors Who Rock w Brian O'Halloran and KP Burke

Johnny Goodtimes returns to the show to talk about one of the original Kings of Rock and Roll, Little Richard. How did he switch back and forth between gay icon and conservative Christian his whole life? Why was he so underappreciated by the very industry he helped to create? What tricks did he employ to make it tough for Pat Boone to sing his songs? He liked to read WHAT at orgies? Tune in and find out!

Organized - The Little Richard Story with Johnny Goodtimes

Drummer Alvin Taylor returns to pay tribute to his dear friend and former boss Tina Turner. He talks about recording the classic "Nutbush City Limits", what Ike was really like behind the scenes, seeing his friend become the first black female rock star to play to stadiums, and helping to set the "Private Dancer" album in motion. Tune in!!

Suits and Soups - Tina Turner with Alvin Taylor

Singer and Producer Rachel Burns joins the show to promote her hilarious new EP "What a Nasty Woman" and talk about surviving cancer, surviving Trump, playing in an eleven piece band with her best friends and husband, and channeling her grandmother through song. It's a funny and moving episode! Listen up!

Live From Stage 4 w Rachel Burns

Comedians Jenny Saldana and Mike Sicoli join Ken to talk about the career and legacy of one of the all-time best selling artists, Michael Jackon. They discuss his groundbreaking videos, his abusive father, the lasting impact of his music, and of course, those pesky allegations. Give it a listen!

"Gimme my Milk" - Michael Jackson with Jenny Saldana and Mike Sicoli

Comedian KP Burke joins Ken and his daughter to convince Lyla of the greatness that was the Band. How did a group comprised almost entirely of Canadians become the quintessential American band? What did Dylan see in them that made him risk his career to tour with them? Why was The Last Waltz truly the end of touring for the original lineup? When Lyla saw Kidz Bop live, did they pay tribute to Robertson? All this and more on a brand new ILRR!

Remembering Robbie Roberston and The Band with KP Burke and Lyla Jagger

Writer/director Kieran Turner returns to the show, alongside legal expert Nic, to discuss predatory pop songs. Why were so many Seventies artists so obsessed with underage girls? Which songs are open to interpretation, and which feel more like confessions? Who is Benny Mardones, and why did he make the creepiest, cringiest video of all-time? All this and more on a brand new ILRR!

Nineteen Fifty Nine Nine Nine Sharona - Predatory Pop with Kieran Turner

Singer songwriter Ben Kweller makes his ILRR debut and brings the heat! He talks about starting his first band at twelve, dropping out of the ninth grade so he could sign to a major label and tour the world at fifteen, getting the call to go on tour with Evan Dando, joining Foo Fighters on a record and on stage, and what it was like break out of the early 2000s NYC rock scene, alongside the Strokes and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

Freak Out it's Ben Kweller

Each week we take deep dives into some of the most wild and  bizarre stories from music history. From the artists you've never heard of, to the stories you think you know but don't, each episode is a wild ride through music history. Hosted by stand up comedians Ken Krantz and Chip Chantry, guests include comics and the musicians who lived the stories themselves. 

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