Blue Island Radio Podcast

Brandon Zamora
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The Blue Island Radio Podcast is primarily a music & interview podcast from Blue Island, Illinois featuring a wide range of musical styles. Our host, Brandon Z. also conducts interviews with locals musicians and artists.

  1. FEB 2

    BIRP 177 - Goodbye Shunshine!

    On today's episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome 3/4 of the Chicago pop-punk band Goodbye Sunshine, Jay, Gus & Shane. We'll be discussing their upcoming shows at the Doll Hut and the world famous Whiskey A Go Go. We also discuss the inspirations behind some of their songs like Only Fans, Blue Island liquor stores and Home Depot hot dogs, not to mention the all important question: Why do people start bands? Oh yeah, and we also squeeze in a few words about their new album Sunday School Singalongs.  Goodbye Sunshine songs heard on this episode: Out of Control, Smokestacks, Lake Shore Drive   Goodbye Sunshine Links: https://www.instagram.com/good_bye_sun_shine/ https://goodbyesunshine.bandcamp.com/album/sunday-school-singalongs https://www.youtube.com/@goodbyesunshinepoppunk   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Contact us: Instagram: @BIRP60406 Youtube: @blueislandradiopodcast7320 Leave a voicemail on our hotline: 708-608-0567

    2h 5m

  2. JAN 23

    Vinyl Fridays 60 - I Need Love with Guest DJ Chris Bizarro & Z

    Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome back Chris Bizarro and his partner Z to talk about the Weenie Roast they will be hosting at The Rock Island Public House on Saturday, January 31st and The Valentines Day Fundraiser at Burlington Bar on Saturday, February 14th. And also, to play some songs / records about "Love".    —————————————————————————————————— Contact us: Instagram: @BIRP60406 Youtube: @blueislandradiopodcast7320 Leave a voicemail on our hotline: 708-608-0567 Email: APLindsay60406@gmail.com

    1h 58m

  3. JAN 19

    BIRP 176 - Favorite Records of 2025

    On today's episode Brandon & AP Lindsay talk about and play songs from some of their favorite albums 2025. Is it as long a list as Mr. Sonic Youth's? No, who as time to listen to that many records!? But it is a tight twelve and a bonus album suggested by a listener.   Listen all the way to the end for Brandon's controversial pick. To play or not to play, that is the question. Find us here: Instagram: @BIRP60406 Youtube: @blueislandradiopodcast7320 Leave a voicemail on our hotline: 708-608-0567 Email: APLindsay60406@gmail.com

    1h 24m

  4. JAN 9

    Vinyl Fridays 59 - Punk & Metal Club Meeting #2 with Joe Chellino & Kevin Baron

    Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome back Joe Chellino & Kevin Baron for another dose of punk, metal and industrial music and boy do we need it. So get ready for some loud, angry, music . . .  but first, a quiet little basement jam.

    2h 43m

  5. 12/02/2025

    BIRP 175 - The Darkest Hour

    Looking for holiday cheer!? Well, keep looking, because on today's episode of the Blue Island Radio Podcast you'll be hearing songs about the dark days of winter; the cold, the isolation, the misery, seasonal affective disorder, and of course, the dreaded holidays. So pour yourself a stiff drink and get ready to hear songs by The Cure, The P.O.X., Joe Jack Talcum, Das Furlines, Sneaks, and more! Follow us on Instagram: @birp60406

    1h 38m

  6. 10/31/2025

    Vinyl Fridays 58 with Guest DJs Ben Grigg & Emily Wrong from Babe Report

    On today's episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome the founding members of the fabulous Chicago band Babe Report. They discuss the formation of the band, their early musical projects, Ben regales us with tales of growing up in Rockford, and Brandon tries to compare flutes to octopuses. Then they listen to records by Prewn, The Bats, Cusp, Jane Pow and more! Babe Report Links: Bandcamp: https://babereportchicago.bandcamp.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babereport_theband/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@babe.report -----------------------------------------------------------------Bed music: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Apache 65' by Davie Allan & The Arrows Biradio.libsyn.com Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio TikTok @birp60406

    2h 31m

  7. 10/10/2025

    Vinyl Fridays 57 - Guest DJ Erik Oldman

    On today's episode of Vinyl Fridays Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome back guest DJ Erik Oldman. A veteran musician from the bands Sons of Ra, KW3, and Afro Futuristics, Erik brings an eclectic mix of musical styles to the decks while Brandon well, we're still trying to figure out what that was . . .  but you will hear songs from Jimmy Smith, Slint, Over Ow, The Messthetics, The Scientists, Mary Halvorson and more.  For the full playlist visit: blueislandradio/patreon.com —————————————————————————————————————————————————— Erik's Links: Sons of Ra Hot Sauce & Latest Release: sonsofra.bandcamp.com/album/standard-deviation Afro Futuristics: linktr.ee/afrofuturistics KW3: kw3music.com ____________________________________________________________________________________ Vinyl Fridays theme song & bed music by Dazzleflage Bed music: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Apache 65' by Davie Allan & The Arrows Biradio.libsyn.com Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio TikTok @birp60406

    2h 19m

  8. 09/26/2025

    Vinyl Fridays 56 with Guest DJ Jeff Gilman - The Boom Box Edition

    Brandon & AP Lindsay welcome back guest DJ Jeff Gilman who hosts the BOOM BOX DJ night at the Rock Island Public House in Blue Island on the first Friday every month. And on today's show he'll be playing the original track of a song and then a hip-hop song that sampled it., while Brandon & AP Lindsay hang on for dear life and try to follow along.         -------------------------------------------------------- For the full playlist visit patreon.com/blueislandradio   Vinyl Fridays theme song & bed music by Dazzleflage Bed music: Apache by Jorgan Ingmann Apache The Incredible Bongo Band                x Biradio.libsyn.com Instagram: @birp60406 Facebook: @blueislandradio TikTok @birp60406

    2h 21m
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The Blue Island Radio Podcast is primarily a music & interview podcast from Blue Island, Illinois featuring a wide range of musical styles. Our host, Brandon Z. also conducts interviews with locals musicians and artists.

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