In this episode, Ken Anthony and Frankie DiVita sit down with concert promoter extraordinaire, Danny Zelisko. Danny has just released his book called ALL EXCE$$ - Occupation: Concert Promoter, about his early days hanging with baseball legends and long career in the music business of promoting live concerts in every genre of music. If you've ever wanted to know about the inner workings and backstage antics at live concert events, you will enjoy this podcast and Danny's book. He's a great storyteller and has some fantastic memories with some of music's biggest stars. His book is filled with amazing photos.

The Spirit Of Radio Podcast EP 010

Wolfgang Van Halen joins Ken and Frankie for a chat about his upcoming debut album, Mammoth WVH, due out in June 2021. Wolf talks about his music, playing all of the instruments himself, his live band, dealing with internet trolls, when he knew his dad was a guitar god, cats and more.

The Spirit Of Radio Podcast EP 011

The Immediate Family is a group of iconic musicians who have played together for decades but never as their own band. Until now. Guitarist Danny Kortchmar, guitarist Waddy Wachtel, drummer Russ Kunkel, bassist Leland Sklar, and guitarist Steve Postell have played with such legendary artists as Jackson Browne, Don Henley, Warren Zevon, The Rolling Stones, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, and Stevie Nicks. Their collective credits are endless. 

Guitarists, Danny Kortchmar and Waddy Wachtel sit down for a chat with Ken Anthony and Frankie DiVita to discuss the origin of The Immediate Family, their history of playing together, writing hit songs, the first time they heard themselves on the radio, their new album, and hitting the road.

The Spirit Of Radio Podcast EP 012

Singer/Songwriter/Bassist John Waite sits down with Ken Anthony and Frankie DiVita for a fun, thoughtful, and amusing chat about John's latest album, Wooden Heart Acoustic Anthology Volumes 123, his selfie art, his latest tour, and answers questions about The Baby's, Bad English and the time he was riding high on the charts. There's even a fun cameo by Neil Giraldo. 
You can find all John Waite info at: www.johnwaitworldwide.com

The Spirit Of Radio Podcast EP 013

This is the first episode of The Spirit of Radio Podcast with Ken Anthony & Frankie DiVita, recorded on January 25, 2020. 
Two former Los Angeles FM rock radio DJ's caught up in the downsizing of air talent that is going on in radio across the country! 
We both still very much have a passion for radio, music and the artists, so we decided to keep doing what we love in podcast form and keep the spirit of radio alive.
We had not yet come up with a name when we began recording this podcast, hence the "no-name" podcast at the intro. 
We hope you enjoy our first endeavor in The Spirit of Radio Podcast.

The Spirit of Radio Podcast - EP 001

Episode 2 of The Spirit of Radio Podcast recorded on 2/22/20, with special guest Melissa Maxx. Listen as we talk about Melissa's radio history, music news and general ridiculousness.

The Spirit Of Radio Podcast EP 002

Ken Anthony and Frankie DiVita sit down with rock jock and author Lou Brutus of the nationally syndicated Hardrive Radio and Hardrive XL Radio, to chat about his career and release of his new book, SONIC WARRIOR: My Life As A Rock and Roll Reprobate, due out in April.

The Spirit Of Radio Podcast EP 003

Actor, Comedian, and Radio Personality Frazer Smith join Ken and Frankie for Episode 4 of The Spirit Of Radio Podcast. Frazer chats about his radio career, his various mistakes, radio bits gone wrong, and stand up comedy all while making us laugh through the entire podcast. He even gives a little stand-up comedy routine just for The Spirit Of Radio Podcast listeners.

The Spirit Of Radio Podcast EP 004

Jeff Pilson, current bassist for Foreigner and formerly of Dokken, joins Ken and Frankie for Episode 5 of The Spirit Of Radio Podcast. We reminisce about Foreigner's early years, Dokken in the '80s, the first time Jeff heard himself on the radio, corny music videos, his latest projects and the artist he dreams of working with.

The Spirit Of Radio Podcast EP 005

On Episode 006 of The Spirit Of Radio Podcast, Ken and Frankie sit down to chat with Liberty DeVitto, who had a 30 year run as Billy Joel's drummer. Liberty is out with a new book called Liberty: Life, Billy, and the Pursuit of Happiness. It's a great read with lots of insights into not only Liberty's life and beginnings but also his time with Billy including a breakdown of each song on each album that he played on.

The Spirit Of Radio Podcast EP 006

Rik Emmett of Triumph joins Ken Anthony and Frankie DiVita for Episode 7 of The Spirit Of Radio Podcast. Rik talks about the Round Hill Records reissue of 11 of his solo albums post Triumph. Rik also discusses why he left the band, the upcoming Triumph documentary, his soon-to-be-published book of poetry, and his memoir. We dive way back into Rik's childhood to find out how he became so eclectic, we revisit the 1983 US Festival, touch on the recent rumors about new Triumph recordings, his guitar addiction and his "favorite guitar player on the planet earth." Rik also promotes his new album, The Bonfire Sessions, available on his website: www.rikemmett.com.

The Spirit Of Radio Podcast EP 007

Multi-talented DJ, Author, VeeJay, and walking Rock N Roll Encyclopedia Matt Pinfield joins Frankie DiVita and Ken Anthony for Episode 008 of The Spirit of Radio Podcast. We talk radio, music, the passing of Eddie Van Halen and so much more. This was a fun interview with lots of laughter.

The Spirit Of Radio Podcast EP 008

On Episode 9 of The Spirit Of Radio Podcast, Ken and Frankie sit down for a really great conversation with Brian Wheat, bassist for the multi-platinum rock band Tesla, to talk about his upcoming book, Son Of A Milkman...My Crazy Life With Tesla. We discuss his early beginnings, Tesla, touring, what happens under the stage, life during COVID, writing his new book, photography, The Beatles, Jimmy Page, Def Leppard, and Jack Russell Terriers.

The Spirit Of Radio Podcast EP 009

The radio landscape has changed so much over the years, so these two former Los Angeles rock radio DJs decided to launch a podcast in hopes of keeping The Spirit of Radio alive. Podcasts include conversations about radio, music, media and whatever piques our interest in the world of entertainment.
You can reach us at thespiritofradiopodcast@gmail.com

The Spirit Of Radio Podcast

Popular tracks