Band Geek

What happens when you shrink Richie, Andy, and Muff down to 6 inches tall? A Band Geek Christmas Miracle...that's what! Happy Holidays! RiotCast.com

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Holy Podcast Batman! Our first phone interview is multitalented illustrator, Mick Gray. Mick joins us all the way from the West Coast to talk about working for DC Comics, being a long time BOC fan, and what happened to Superman's underwear...RiotCast.com

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This week, tremendous guitarist & master guitar tech Rocco Monterosso joins us & chats about working at the world famous Mandolin Brothers, playing guitar in Bumblefoot, & the influences of Yngwie Malmsteen, Dio, Jellyfish, & The Beatles...RiotCast.com
Direct download: 027_-_Rocco_Monterosso.mp3
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Richie & Jarrett reminisce about the past 25 shows & cram a buttload of songs into your ears, creating one gigantic Band Geek playlist! They also delve into the mystery & massive amount of work it takes to bring you a weekly show. Get comfy...RiotCast.com
Direct download: 026_-_Greatest_Hits_Volume_1.mp3
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Our first international guest, drummer supreme Dennis Leeflang, tells us tales of growing up in Holland, touring with Lita Ford, and his history with Ron Bumblefoot Thal. Leeflang and prosper!...RiotCast.com
Direct download: 025_-_Dennis_Leeflang.mp3
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What happens when Batman, Geordi La Forge, Captain Kara "Starbuck" Thrace, Ace Frehly, and David St. Viking Pirate take over Band Geek for Halloween? It's a boOoOonanza of hilarity!...RiotCast.com

Direct download: 024_-_Halloween_Spooktacular.mp3
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In Part 2 of our hangout with Joe Cumia & Vince Tattanelli, Vince becomes the second contestant ever to play a round of Food Drumming, while Joe takes us down to the Whipping Post...RiotCast.com
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Our hilariously talented guests this week are from the nationally touring tribute bands 2U & Almost Journey. Vince is also the drummer for Nine Days. Joe, who is also the musical director for the Anthony Cumia show, is BOC Superfan #1...RiotCast.com
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This week Richie, the Geeks, and El Jefe discuss the proper way to compose a totally, completely, unrehearsed, improvised guitar solo. And is a bigger iPhone better? Let's find out while we grow our Bee Gees beards...RiotCast.com

Direct download: 021_-_Double_Secret_YouTube_Probatio.mp3
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Contributing music magazine editor, BOC Tour Manager, and all around nice guy Steve LaCerra sits down with us this week. Wanna build a studio? Or hear some stories from the road? Woody is your guide. Take notes, there's gonna be a quiz....RiotCast.com

Direct download: 020_-_Steve__Woody__LaCerra.mp3
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This week we mellow out in Richie's living room for a little Mancini party. Joined by our pal Casey Heuler we groove on some tunes that'll tickle your ivories. Feel free to scat along all you hepcats. RiotCast.com

Direct download: 019_-_Jazz_Geek.mp3
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In the ULTIMATE crossover event, the Band Geeks journey to RiotCast Studio headquarters to battle alongside fellow podcasters from The Hole in a quest to rescue the princess from The Dark Castle. Armed with swords and kazoos...we ride! RiotCast.com

Direct download: 018_-_Dungeons__Dragons.mp3
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In Part 2 of our epic session with drummer John Miceli we learn about the ancient art of Food Drumming. We also hear about John's gear and touring history, and the boys rock out on some Rainbow, Meatloaf, and Queen. RiotCast.com

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Richie & Andy are on location at John Miceli's studio with our pal Danny Miranda. John's credits include Meatloaf, Rainbow, and My Chemical Romance. The guys jam on some Meatloaf & Blue Oyster Cult tunes. Leave the drums, take the cannoli... RiotCast.com

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We sit down this week with Mike DoCampo, the Jedi Master who instructed Richie. Step out with us for some Bluesbreakers, Traveling Wilburys, Eagles, and some Cream on top! This Way to Eden... RiotCast.com

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You asked for it. You knew this episode was coming. But you still won't be prepared for it's saxiness.  RiotCast.com

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The 'Geeks' are joined by buds Joey Martin and Andy Graziano to play an absurd amount of cover band gems that you're tired of hearing and we're tired of playing! Time to put em to bed! Riotcast.com

Direct download: 013_-_The_Banned_List.mp3
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In part 2 of our show with Kasim Sulton we hear how he got his start & about his amazing gear collection. We jam on some Todd Rundgren, Natalie Imbruglia, & hear the world premiere of ‘Fell In Love For The Last Time’ from his upcoming album. Riotcast.com

Direct download: 012_-_Kasim_Sulton_Part_2.mp3
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In this episode we're joined by the amazing Kasim Sulton. Kasim is an accomplished bassist, singer & songwriter whose credits include Utopia, Todd Rundgren, Meat Loaf, Blue Oyster Cult and more! RiotCast.com

Direct download: BandGeek_011-Kasim_Sulton_Part_1.mp3
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Jarrett interviews Richie about his childhood while the Band plays rapid fire Facebook requests by: The Beatles, Ritchie Valens, Extreme, Yes, Bob Dylan, Blue Oyster Cult, Nancy Sintatra, Squeeze, The Four Seasons & Iron Maiden!!! RiotCast.com

Direct download: BandGeek_010-Knockin_On_Heavens_Puerto.mp3
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Hit Songwriter, Producer & Dungeon Master Tony Hanson leads us on a journey through the world of Funny Voices including songs by The Proclaimers, David Bowie and The Darkness. Warning: This is probably the geekiest thing you've ever heard. RiotCast.com

Direct download: BandGeek_009-Rolling_a_Natural_Tony.mp3
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Richie's dad is nuts.  In this episode the band geeks discuss John Castellano's music career and video game addiction while jamming on classic songs by Barry White, Brook Benton and Joe Cocker. RiotCast.com

Direct download: BandGeek_008-John_Castellano_Part_2.mp3
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Richie's dad, John Castellano, tells hillarious stories and joins the Band Geeks on songs by The Temptations, The Tymes and Dobie Gray. RiotCast.com

Direct download: BandGeek_007-John_Castellano_Part_1.mp3
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The band plays songs from one of their favorite films...Wayne's World! Richie also discusses his honeymoon and reads a mean facebook message. RiotCast.com

Direct download: BandGeek_006-Crucial_Taunt.mp3
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This is the continuation of our episode with world class bass player, Danny Miranda. In this episode Danny jams with the band geeks on songs by Frank Sinatra, Elvis, Blue Oyster Cult, Queen, Meat Loaf and The James Gang. RiotCast.com

Direct download: BandGeek_005-Danny_Miranda_Part_2.mp3
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Meat Loaf's bassist, Danny Miranda discusses how he got started and jams wiith the band geeks on songs by Squeeze, Barry White, Jimi Hendrix and Rush....yes, RUSH! RiotCast.com

Direct download: BandGeek_004-Danny_Miranda_Part_1.mp3
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In Episode 3 we have our first special guest: singer/songwriter - Aerial Perez.  Jarrett recounts the origin of his nickname and the Band Geeks play songs by Katy Perry, The Doobie Bros and Heart. RiotCast.com

Direct download: BandGeek_003-Katy_Kats_Muffin_Men_and_Dueling_McDonalds.mp3
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Richie discusses his 15 years as part of the Jedi Order.  The band tackles songs by Black Sabbath, Marvin Gaye, Huey Lewis and Jellyfish! RiotCast.com

Direct download: BandGeek_002-Joining_A_Jedi_Fan_Club.mp3
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In our premier episode the Band Geeks tackle songs by Jackie Wilson, Katy Perry, Supertramp and Kansas.  Yeah, it's gonna be that kind of show...  

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Direct download: BandGeek_001-Band_Geek_Begins.mp3
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