Wed, 30 January 2019
Richie and Andy are joined by special guest Steve Sterlacci to discuss the recent Music Convention in Anaheim, CA. |
Sun, 1 January 2017
After the overwhelming response from the Chris Squire/Starship Trooper episode we're geeking out on one of our favorite bands and soon-to-be Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, Yes, while tackling 2 very tough songs & giving a mini review of an ARW concert.
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Mon, 26 December 2016
All wings reporting in! SPOILERS abound as we delve into the first standalone Star Wars film, Rogue One. We talk about the Easter basket full of eggs for hard core fans, our new favorite characters, & how it fits into the expanded universe. Also SPOILERS!
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Sun, 11 December 2016
You guys requested it and we delivered! In this episode, Richie takes us through the equipment that Blue Oyster Cult uses for their live shows. This includes interviews from the band and crew, plus a few extras not included in the YouTube video.
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Sun, 27 November 2016
Richie sits with his dad John & his uncle Phil, to pay tribute to the life of their long time friend & bandmate, Sharon Jones. Richie also surprises them with a never-before-released version of Sharon singing "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" with their band.
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Sun, 13 November 2016
Richie and Jarrett take to the YouTubes once again to answer fan questions about Richie's new Helix, how to create a specific guitar tone, and how to properly slappa da bass.
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Sun, 6 November 2016
For Ann Marie's birthday, we threw not one, but TWO parties! A jazz gig in Brooklyn and a house party with a spontaneous live-streaming jazz session in the Band Geek studio. Richie recounts the week's events while playing clips from both performances.
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Sun, 23 October 2016
Join Richie and the Andys as they watch old VHS tapes of their high school gigs. The video for this entire episode is up on our YouTube channel. Go to youtube.com/bandgeekpodcast to watch it. |
Sun, 16 October 2016
You've been asking for it and we delivered. This week's guest is Blue Oyster Cult founding member, Albert Bouchard. On this episode we talk drums, songwriting, teaching, and BOC history while we jam on some Clash and Weezer!
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Sun, 2 October 2016
Susie Seiter (orchestrator, conductor, & composer) chats with us & explains the incredible process of how the music composed on the page makes it to your ears in the theater, conducting her first cue, & how true love can be found at a French horn concert. |
Sun, 25 September 2016
The Godfather of RiotCast hangs with us and lets us flex our dirty muscle. We learn about his early days on the Howard Stern Show, how the network got its start, and where the hell Band Geek fits in. AND he can sing Billy Joel and Oasis!!!
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Sun, 18 September 2016
Laine Thompson, local legend & international film star of the Tiger's Fang web series, discusses music, poison palm, & beating up Richie on his 18th birthday. In honor of Master Laine's visit we cover his two of his favorite bands, The Who & Led Zeppelin!
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Sun, 11 September 2016
Richie & Andy, with some commenting from Brandi, answer all of your burning questions in a live YouTube stream. They chat about BOC's recent Direct TV special, Andy's favorite Star Wars characters, & the music they play will leave you Comfortably Numb...
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Sun, 28 August 2016
Pulling artists from every genre of music, the gang discusses what their dream lineups would be & why. And of course, we take something fairly simple & complicate the crap out of it culminating in the silliest version of a Grease song you've ever heard.
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Sun, 21 August 2016
The entire Band Geek Squad is finally back together just in time for a review of the next addition to the DC movie universe! Harley Quinn? Amanda Waller? Slipknot? Who was our favorite? We also rock out some Lesley Gore. You don't own us!!! |
Sun, 14 August 2016
Back on American soil, Richie and Andy recount the events of their recent tour through 7 European countries to Brandi, while spontaneously creating awful renditions of BOC classics.
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Sun, 7 August 2016
While Richie is touring Europe with BOC, Jarrett, Ann Marie & Band Geek bud Jennifer Candy review the highly anticipated reboot of the classic 1984 film. Find out if Jarrett has ACTUALLY been dead for 15 years... & also their thoughts on the new flick... |
Sun, 24 July 2016
Aside from being a super musician, Andy Ascolese is a world class monitor engineer on tour with Blue Oyster Cult. In this episode Andy takes us through what is really going on with those funny little things that musicians keep shoving into their ears.
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Sun, 17 July 2016
Richie instantly regrets purchasing a Roland HandSonic for Jarrett. Meanwhile Ann Marie explains what the hell Pokémon GO is, after we have a little Jon Bash Jovi session. Also there's music! |
Sun, 10 July 2016
Richie gets bugged drivin' up and down the same old strip by recording every part to "I Get Around" by The Beach Boys... by himself... from scratch... for a streaming YouTube crowd. He's making real good bread. |
Sun, 26 June 2016
Spending some quiet time together, Jarrett recounts his experience teaching middle schoolers how to do funny voices. Meanwhile Richie gets a very nice gift from a fan and recaps BOC's recent tribute to the late Allen Lanier...
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Sun, 19 June 2016
Happy Father's Day! Papa John Castellano brings his sweet dulcet tones and joins us for this round of Encore! Find out how hard this game actually is, when we're not allowed to use any Billy Joel songs. It's like a Piano In The Dark!!! |
Sun, 5 June 2016
Our guest is Damian Scro, star of Richie's Kung Fu web series Tiger's Fang. Damian, Ann Marie & Richie discuss making the films & give some behind the scenes info on the latest chapter, Tiger's Fang 10: Lord of the Ninja, while on vacation in Japan. |
Sun, 29 May 2016
Band Geek offers it's first marriage counseling session, with a Q&A from the Castellano's. Ann Marie discusses her favorite vocal influences and updates us on her new album, while Richie tours us around his Variax guitar's many MANY musical styles.
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Mon, 23 May 2016
While helping to beta test a new video streaming service, Richie records all of the parts to the Beatles', "You Can't Do That", in one take for the live streaming audience. |
Sun, 15 May 2016
It's Team Richie VS Team Vin in the revamped version of our favorite game, Encore with returning Band Geeks Joey Martin and Vin Innocente. You wanted more audience participation? You wanted more music? Be careful what you wish for... |
Sun, 1 May 2016
Bonjour! In a Beast of an episode it's all about Ann Marie as we celebrate our secret love of the Disney musical. With our bud Jason Wexler we take you on a magic carpet ride, under the sea, & to a little French town where everyone's a dick. It's magical. |
Sun, 24 April 2016
Richie & Jarrett take some fan questions & we learn about how Richie prepares for a gig, how Jarrett prepares to kazoo, & we get a detailed tour and demo of Richie's recent Agents of Fortune rig. Also by popular request, there's some Ann Marie..... |
Sun, 17 April 2016
In our first ever live streamed episode, Ann Marie and Jarrett go head to head once again in the game of Encore. With the help of our internet fans, who arose victorious? What songs were sung? Whose friendships collapsed? The answer to all 3 is Rosanna...
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Sun, 3 April 2016
With the help of our Super Friends Adam and Ray, we don't give you the movie review you need, but the movie review you deserve. Somehow we talked longer than the film's actual running time. Grab a glass of Granny's Peach Tea and join us won't you? |
Sun, 27 March 2016
This week we celebrate the life of our hero, Keith Emerson, of Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Richie and the Andys share stories of being high school prog rock snobs while attempting to play a song from their old set list.
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Sun, 20 March 2016
In #69 we get pleasure of chatting with award winning adult film stars Vicky Vette and Jelena Jensen. We tell tales of Exxxotica, play our new game Porn Life VS Real Life, and learn the "ins and outs" of the adult film industry....pun intended.
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Sun, 6 March 2016
On this episode we discuss Andy Ascolese's new split screen video tribute to Chick Corea. We also delve into Andy's origins and try to figure out why he knows how to play so many damned instruments! |
Sun, 21 February 2016
Richie, Ann Marie, and Jarrett provide some colorful commentary to the 2016 Grammy Award musical performances. They also try really REALLY hard to not make any Star Wars references....and fail....
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Sun, 14 February 2016
Richie joins John Lynch's band for a Fat Tuesday celebration in Staten Island with Mike DeConzo on Drums, Packy Lynch on Bass, Rob Kipp on Keyboards/Vocals, John Lynch on Guitar, and your host Richie Castellano on Guitar/Vocals.
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Sun, 7 February 2016
Richie, along with Andy and Brandi, give us a recap of the 2016 winter NAMM show with the help of local musician, Frank Stabile. |
Sun, 10 January 2016
We've got a packed studio to give you a Starkiller Base sized review of Star Wars! We even had to make room for filmmaker Corey Machado via Skype. And it wouldn't be Band Geek unless we took some John Williams and rocked out with our lightsabers out.
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Sun, 6 December 2015
Jarrett ruins Chanukah but gets a present anyway, Richie falls down, Batman croons, and we pay a loving tribute to Scott Weiland. All while fighting for your rights, in our satin tights.
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Sun, 29 November 2015
Bro, raise the kick! Richie, Andy, and Jarrett discuss the many nuances of performing at bars, clubs, and weddings. But make sure you know what you're doing, otherwise Richie might take your iPad away. |
Sun, 15 November 2015
In round two with the incredible Hanan Rubinstein (Producer, Musician, Engineer, & Guitarist for Alicia Keys), we are up to our usual antics. We get a little smoove, sexy, and silly with some Bill Withers, then rub some funk on some Beyoncé.
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Sun, 8 November 2015
To try and even list ALL of the work our guest this week has been a part of would require its very own episode by itself. But Hanan Rubinstein (Producer, Musician, Engineer, & Guitarist for Alicia Keys) wins the prize of our most complimented guest yet.
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Wed, 28 October 2015
Time to saddle up your Tauntaun, and get ready for some music in a galaxy far far away. This week we're using the force to celebrate Halloween...Star Wars style. This IS the podcast you're looking for...RiotCast.com
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Sun, 18 October 2015
The mozzarella gauntlet has been thrown down! Richie along with Kasim Sulton, Eric Bloom, Buck Dharma, Jules Radino, Steve La Cerra, Andy Ascolese, Phil Castellano & more decide once and for all...who's got the best pizza in Staten Island! ALL. THE. PIES.
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Sun, 11 October 2015
Richie goes solo this week and dives into how a video review spawned his newest metal song Sinister Intentions. We also hear how to get the best amp sound when recording and his take on the 2016 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductees....RiotCast.com
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Sun, 4 October 2015
It's time for current events! Richie and Jarrett shine some light on why musicians make weird faces, how to properly pick a pick, what happens when you vacation in Japan, Facebook trolls, and even write an impromptu solo with double guitars! |
Sun, 20 September 2015
On a Mountain Dew fueled episode the Geeks are joined by newcomers John Esposito and Vin Innocente. We also take a tour of Italy, learn a little young people slang, and manage to squeeze in some Hall and Oates, Toto, and Jefferson Starship! |
Sun, 13 September 2015
With the triumphant return of cousin Phil, Richie takes us through the history & mystery of his guitar collection. And since he can't just do a simple show, they set up the studio with every piece of gear Richie owns, because Richie needs ALL THE GUITARS! |
Sun, 6 September 2015
Richie, Andy, and Jarrett are finally back with Season 2 of Band Geek. We discuss our favorite parts of the past year, play some clips, and delve deep into how technology has advanced farting into the 21st century!...RiotCast.com |
Sun, 16 August 2015
It's the third and final set of Band Geek Live recorded on July 19th at Katie's in Smithtown, NY! How do we make just a couple of songs last over a half an hour? Because jam hell breaks loose! |
Sun, 9 August 2015
Set number two! Guests Joe Cumia, & BOC's own Eric Bloom & Buck Dharma take the stage. We travel from Boston, Cross over to Christopher, Boogie on a Sea Cruise to some Cities on Flame, and wind up with the Queen. And, then...it's Encore time! |
Sun, 2 August 2015
Recorded on 7/19/15 Band Geek went live! House band John Miceli, Danny Miranda, Andy Graziano, Andy Ascolese, Ann Marie Castellano, Jarrett Pressman & Richie Castellano were joined on stage by guests Joe Cumia, & BOC's own Eric Bloom & Buck Dharma! Rock!! |
Sun, 26 July 2015
Pianist, singer, keyboardist, and musical director Brandon Ethridge (Queen Extravaganza, We Will Rock You, Rock Of Ages) takes us to school & breaks down some harmonies while jammin on some Bowie & Night Ranger. Because that's the way that Queen does it. |
Sun, 5 July 2015
Today we pay tribute to our hero, legendary Yes bassist, Chris Squire. Richie & the Andys share delightfully embarrassing tales of being teenage Yes fanatics & their favorite Chris Squire bass lines. We also strap on our balls & tackle a classic Yes tune. |
Sun, 28 June 2015
Richie's Uncle Phil (Bassist, Actor, Luthier, & Electronics Genius) & drummer Thino Cacciolo are in the house. Make sure you have all the tools you'll need to take this episode apart & put it back together. You may have some extra funky pieces left over. |
Sun, 7 June 2015
Richie, Andy, and Brandi provide some colorful commentary as we hear about Richie's gig opening for rock veteran Eddie Money at the St. George Theater on May 31st, 2015. We also get a play by play and get to hear the whole set...RiotCast.com
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Sun, 31 May 2015
Blue Oyster Cult front man & rock legend Eric Bloom regales us with stories of his origins with Soft White Underbelly, his sci-fi & fantasy inspiration for writing music, & how he & Richie used to go camping on Tattooine. Meanwhile, Richie manages to eat all the pies. |
Sun, 24 May 2015
Al Carty (bassist for Alicia Keys, Ed Sheeran, Rob Thomas) & Randy Jenkins (independent producer/songwriter) join us to reminisce about their college days with Richie while playing some eclectic tunes from Van Halen, Peabo Bryson, Chaka Khan & Chick Corea.
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Sun, 17 May 2015
Anthony Cumia (Opie & Anthony, The Anthony Cumia Show), and Joe Cumia (2U, Almost Journey, Guilty By Association) get a wee bit silly with us singing some Spinal Tap, Neil Diamond, Toto, and Marvin Medley...RiotCast.com |
Sun, 3 May 2015
In Part 2, Ron Bumblefoot Thal (Lita Ford/Guns N Roses/Art of Anarchy) gives us some insight into his playing & compositional techniques while joining us in a KISS classic and an epic medley performed by Sgt. Ronald's Lonely Hearts Club Band Geeks. |
Sun, 26 April 2015
Ron Bumblefoot Thal (Lita Ford/Guns N Roses/Art of Anarchy) joins us to discuss his new album, Little Brother Is Watching. We also manage to throw in some Boston, Iron Maiden, 70’s disco mashups, a jazz marathon and other various forms of ridiculousness. |
Sun, 12 April 2015
Richie and Jarrett brainstorm how to shoot the What A Fool Believes music video. We also hear about how Richie ascended the meat mountain. Listen before you watch the video... or after... or BOTH!... RiotCast.com |
Sun, 5 April 2015
Well this is it. We're takin' it to the streets. This week we're breakin' out the beards and serenading you with some dulcet Doobie Brothers. How many McDonald's does it take to record a classic? Let's find out...RiotCast.com
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Sun, 22 March 2015
It's the thrilling conclusion of our head to head game of Encore! Who will dominate?! Who will come out on top?! What other songs do we have no idea what the lyrics are?! You could cut the tension with a guitar string!...RiotCast.com |
Sun, 15 March 2015
We're setting the record this week for the most played songs on Band Geek so far, by engaging in a battle royale! We are challenged to the game of Encore! Are you ready to see how many words to a song we actually know? Cause we sure weren't...RiotCast.com
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Sun, 8 March 2015
Ahoy Mateys! This week Richie regales Jarrett with tales of rockin' on the high seas! Also, can mother nature and a cruise plague stop a BOC show from happening? Tune in to find out!...RiotCast.com
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Sun, 22 February 2015
With our sweetest guest so far, Jennifer (daughter of comedy legend John Candy) & Jarrett reminisce about working together in Chicago. We're also treated to some wonderful stories about her dad & hear about her newest venture, Couch Candy!
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Sun, 8 February 2015
So you thought we were just Band Geeks? Well this week we give the play by play of the biggest football game of the year! Luckily for us, there was a Katy Perry concert in the middle. Grab your Left Shark, it's time for fireworks...RiotCast.com
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Sun, 1 February 2015
Richie & Andy chat about all the sights, sounds, & synths from this years NAMM Show Convention in Anaheim. Richie puts together his new gear shopping list, tells us about the Peavey 50th Anniversary BOC show & to top it all off...it's a Facebook Request!!
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Sun, 25 January 2015
We pass far beyond the final frontier this week, & regale with stories of aliens, space travel, intergalactic war & get to interview our hero, Thom Robertson, creator of the best game ever made, Artemis Bridge Simulator. Also, there's music...we promise! |
Sun, 11 January 2015
We pick up where we left off in Part 1, and delve into the evolution of music, learn more about Bobby's history, his book....but more importantly....it's time for FOOD DRUMMING!!!...RiotCast.com |
Sun, 4 January 2015
Start the year off with one of our most anticipated guests, drummer Bobby Rondinelli. Wanna hear Richie, Danny, & Ann Marie shove cannolis in their mouth while talking to Bobby about working with Ritchie Blackmore & shooting a music video? Here you go!
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Sun, 14 December 2014
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 |
Sun, 7 December 2014
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 |
Sun, 30 November 2014
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
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Thu, 20 November 2014
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
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Sun, 9 November 2014
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
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Thu, 30 October 2014
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 |
Sun, 26 October 2014
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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Sun, 19 October 2014
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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Sun, 12 October 2014
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 |
Sun, 5 October 2014
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 |
Sun, 28 September 2014
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 |
Sun, 21 September 2014
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 |
Sun, 14 September 2014
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 |
Sun, 7 September 2014
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 |
Sun, 31 August 2014
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 |
Sun, 24 August 2014
You asked for it. You knew this episode was coming. But you still won't be prepared for it's saxiness. RiotCast.com |
Sun, 17 August 2014
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 |
Sun, 10 August 2014
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 |
Sun, 3 August 2014
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 |
Sun, 27 July 2014
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
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Sun, 20 July 2014
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 |
Sun, 13 July 2014
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 |
Sun, 6 July 2014
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 |
Sun, 29 June 2014
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 |
Sun, 22 June 2014
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 |
Sun, 15 June 2014
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 |
Sun, 8 June 2014
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
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Sun, 1 June 2014
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 |
Fri, 23 May 2014
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... RiotCast.com |