Send us a text There can be only one, and the original is still a ground-breaking film after decades of sequels, remakes, and reimagining's. Nick Leshi and Roland Uruci complete the crew of the Icarus, but we're ready for the ending... Nick Leshi's City of Kik blog Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!…

Send us a text We're finally getting to Bowie, but not without some heavy-duty help. Special guest Neil Laird is guiding us through the eclectic world of Bowie, as well as talking about his breakthrough album. Check out Neil Laird's projects Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!…

Send us a text You either get this type of humor, or you don't there's not really an in between. that being said, everyone on this episode gets it-Christy Cuomo and Gerry Sullivan sit in on the sophomoric humor that is Step Brothers. Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!…

Send us a text Stevie Wonder starts a still-unbeaten run of winning 3 consecutive Album of the Year Grammy awards with Innervisions. The title describes it all; love, faith, social commentary-nothing is off bounds in the groundbreaking release. Christopher Clark is on hand to break it down. Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on…

Send us a text Prog goes Pop! A supergroup with the mission to hit the charts, Asia's self-titled debut can state that the mission was accomplished. Christopher Clark joins in. Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!By Dean Leggiero and Erik Kuber

Send us a text We're putting our spin on a short-lived, but nevertheless important genre in music. Rob DiStefano joins us, and give us your picks to add to our Spotify playlist! Top 5 Psychedelic Songs playlist on Spotify Liberace's Feelin' Groovy! Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!…

Send us a text A staple of the MTV generation, Billy Idol had the look, the voice, and the talent to be the complete package. As Erik says, "this album is a gem". Don't believe us? Listen for yourself! Rob Distefano joins in! Rebel Yell atop the Empire State Building Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!…

Send us a text The director of Rocky takes another crack at an underdog story. don't let the title fool you, there's more to this 80's teen film than meets the eye. Nick Leshi, Sean Grady, and Gerry Sullivan round out the panel for this one. Drama From the Past on Facebook Nick Leshi's City of Kik blog Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook…

Send us a text We're combining a movie and album episode into one! Christopher Clark joins in as we discuss the incredible live documentation of talking Heads at their peak in the 80's. The gold standard for concert films is also an incredible sounding live album as well! Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!…

Send us a text What could be considered Dylan's high water mark in the 70's, Blood on the Tracks is Dylan at his lyrical best. We've got our first father/son guest pairing with show regular Christopher Clark, and his father Kevin, helping us navigate through the world of Bob Dylan in the 70's! Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us…

Send us a text Billy Joel goes back to his roots and finds hit after hit coming off this multi-platinum release from 1983. Resident Billy expert Robert Prisament joins us to judge An Innocent Man Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!By Dean Leggiero and Erik Kuber

Send us a text ELO's ultimate classical rock statement, the double album Out of the Blue has all the ELO hallmarks; catchy songs, lush production, and gorgeous string arrangements. Christopher Clark joins in on the fun! Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!By Dean Leggiero and Erik Kuber

Send us a text An all-time classic that would be the start and end of Eric Clapton and Duane Allman's collaboration, due to Allman's untimely death. Clapton's love letter in the form of a double album is a bluesy rock masterpiece. Christopher Clark joins in on the convo! Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!…

Send us a text The Long Run marks the final release in the incredible run of Eagles albums of the 70's. Frought with conflict, you would never know it from the music put down on the grooves. A fitting end to the band, or were they just getting started with their new lineup? Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!…

Send us a text We're sitting down with recording artist Kurt Stevens as he talks about the story behind his new EP "Polaroids". Kurt also shares his journey in finding his true voice, and how that informs his songwriting and path forward. Kurt Stevens on Spotify Kurt Stevens on YouTube Follow Kurt on Tik Tok Support the show Follow us: Instagram Fa…

Send us a text Get ready for summer with an overview of the best of the early Beach Boys surfing and cars music! Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!By Dean Leggiero and Erik Kuber

Send us a text Christy Cuomo and Gerry Sullivan hop on board the S.S. 33/24 as we count down our top 5 from the wide-ranging Yacht Rock genre. Send us your picks and we'll add them to the Spotify playlist! Top Yacht Rock Songs playlist on Spotify Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!…

Send us a text Widely considered the best of the original Trilogy, we're finally getting back to the Star Wars universe with our original guests Nick Leshi and Sean Grady. Empire broke the mold for sequel expectations with its' darker tone and cliffhanger ending. Sean Grady's Drama from the Past on Facebook Nick Leshi's City of Kik Blog Support the…

Send us a text John Irizarry shares the deeply personal story behind his latest album "This Girl". John shares the story of his daughter Lauren, who he lost to suicide in 2020. The resulting album "This Girl" is a raw, yet infinitely listenable collection of songs. If you or someone you know is struggling, dial 988 for immediate assistance. Trigger…

Send us a text Freddie Mercury and company start the 80's off with a bang with The Game. Home to one of their biggest hits of all time, "Another One Bites the Dust", this album set Queen up with a new sound that would carry them through the decade Donate to Rob Prisament's MS fundraiser here Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us o…

Send us a text Pearl Jam returns with the help of producer Andrew Watt for Dark Matter. PJ fan Christy Cuomo joins us as we give our insights on this new release. Andrew Watt's production credits Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!By Dean Leggiero and Erik Kuber

Send us a text Kiss teams up with produce bob Ezrin to help round out their sound for a more radio-friendly approach, and the gamble pays off. Destroyer would be the band's shining moment, and is widely regarded as their best release. Kiss expert extraordinaire Andrew Cremeans joins us to help navigate the our way through the ranks of the Kiss Army…

Send us a text Van Halen breaks through big with their album 1984, then the wheels come off the wagon with the departure of David Lee Roth. In a move highly questioned at the time, they bring the Red Rocker Sammy Hagar into the fold and the result is VH's first number #1 album, 5150. Gerry Sullivan and Rob Distefano round out the guest list on this…

Send us a text Get in your Monte Carlo and crank that Alpine stereo as we count down the greatest songs to cruise by! Rob Distefano Top 5 Cruising Songs of the 80's playlist on Spotify Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!By Dean Leggiero and Erik Kuber

Send us a text The movie musical makes a big-time comeback in 2002 with Rob Marshall's adaptation of the Broadway hit Chicago. Catherine Zeta-Jones takes home a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her efforts, in addition to the coveted Best Picture award. Christy Cuomo and Kevin Howard round out the guest list for this fun discussion! Support the sh…

Send us a text One of only 3 films to win the "Big Five" Oscars (Best Actor/Actress, Picture, Director, Adapted Screenplay), Silence of the Lambs was a runaway hit and brought Jodie Foster her second Oscar, and put Anthony Hopkins back into the spotlight! Nick Leshi's City of Kik blog Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTu…

Send us a text The first Rock Star gets his own biopic with a murder mystery. F. Murray Abraham stole the show as the scheming Salieri, who claims to have murdered Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart-but did he? Roland Uruci's Ready Speaker Podcast on YouTube Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!…

Send us a text Oscars month 2024 kicks off with a certifiable classic! We are finally visiting The Godfather, with Sean Grady, Christy Cuomo, and Nick Leshi rounding out the panel to discuss the genre-defining epic. Nick Leshi's City of Kik blog Sean Grady's Drama from the past on Facebook Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on …

Send us a text The Beatles assemble in the studio one more time amidst the bickering and lack of direction to give us the magnificent Abbey Road. All four Beatles are present and accounted for on what would be their swan song. Robert Prisament joins us for the conversation. Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!…

Send us a text Sean Grady and Kevin Howard join us to discuss what should have been the best picture of 1998 (sorry Shakespeare In Love). An intense and emotional film about the horrors and humanity of war, Saving Private Ryan is not to be missed. Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!…

Send us a text Christy Cuomo and Courtney Cremeans join us to celebrate the groundbreaking major-label debut from Alanis Morrissette. One of the biggest selling albums of all time is also one of the most personal as well. Christy and Courtney share their experiences with growing up with this album. Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Wat…

Send us a text We don't call Flash a cult film, because we saw when it first came into theaters, and loved it! Roland Uruci and Nick Leshi join us for another film that Queen did the soundtrack for! Nick Leshi's City of Kik blog Roalnd Uruci's Ready Speaker Podcast on YouTube Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!…

Send us a text Green Day is back with a new album and reuniting with American Idiot producer rob Cavallo. Do they still have what it takes to hit the charts again? Christopher Clark joins us for our take on this new release. Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!By Dean Leggiero and Erik Kuber

Send us a text Gerry Sullivan and Chris Clark take the elevator down with us for Meat Loaf's iconic album, with lyrics by Jim Steinman. the birth of the power ballad can have its' roots traced back to this classic from the 70's. Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!By Dean Leggiero and Erik Kuber

Send us a text Sting strikes out on his own and forges a new sound thanks to the help of some seasoned jazz greats. Leaving the Police in the rear view mirror, the Dream of the Blue Turtles carves a new path for Sting and his prolific solo career. Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!…

Send us a text Gerry Sullivan and Christy Cuomo joins us for a fun stroll down memory lane as we sift through the sands of time to bring you our Top 5 TV theme songs-there's a link to a YouTube playlist as well! Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!By Dean Leggiero and Erik Kuber

Send us a text Nick Leshi and Kevin Howard plug in with us and enter the alternate reality of the ground-breaking film, 1999's The Matrix. Setting a new standard for sci-fi and action films, The Matrix ushered in a slew of copycats, but none (even the sequels) did it better. Nick Leshi's City of Kik Blog Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebo…

Send us a text Tom Petty ditches The Heartbreakers and links up with Jeff Lynne to produce arguably one of the best albums on the 90's-Full Moon Fever. Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!By Dean Leggiero and Erik Kuber

Send us a text You're getting a twofer under your tree! First half of the episode is about the television special, and then we dive into the soundtrack for the second half-Merry Christmas! Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!By Dean Leggiero and Erik Kuber

Send us a text The Boy with the Box Read by Nick Leshi Christmas Day Read by Christy Cuomo Little Will's Message Ready by Sean Grady Joel's Talk with Santa Claus Read by Dean Leggiero Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!By Dean Leggiero and Erik Kuber

Send us a text One of the all-time best Christmas films of all time gets the 33/24 treatment! Cynical and heartwarming at the same time, this films was years ahead of its' time. Christy Cuomo and Nick Leshi join in! Nick Leshi's City of Kik blog Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!…

Send us a text Christmas on Wheels Read by Sean Grady Christmas Gifts Read by Nick Leshi A Christmas Mistake Read by Christy Cuomo A Christmas Greeting Ready By Dean Leggiero Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!By Dean Leggiero and Erik Kuber

Send us a text The Supergroup adds one more member on their second album, and this takes it to the next level. Rob Distefano joins the conversation. Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!By Dean Leggiero and Erik Kuber

Send us a text Ocean's 11 meets Raiders of the Lost Ark...what more can we say? Sean Grady and Gerry Sullivan join the quest! Drama From the Past on Facebook Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!By Dean Leggiero and Erik Kuber

Send us a text Def Leppard takes the charts and MTV by storm with their 1983 release Pyromania. Producer Mutt Lange smooths out the rough edges and delivers a sound that is uniquely Def Leppard's, and the proof is in the pudding. Rob Prisament joins us for the discussion! Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!…

Send us a text We're getting reuniting our Top 5 Thanksgiving Dishes crew to tackle some after dinner entertainment, our Top 5 Board games. Christy Cuomo, Nick Leshi, and Sean Grady roll the dice and hope for doubles! Sean Grady's Drama From the Past on Facebook Nick Leshi's city of Kik Blog Button Shy wallet games website Rules for Rummy 500 Suppo…

Send us a text Stevie Ray's final album is a testament to what could have been. Recently finishing rehab, Vaughan put his all into the album and was growing as a songwriter, until that tragic day in August of 1990. Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!By Dean Leggiero and Erik Kuber

Send us a text Tom Cruise gets unlimited spawns in this highly underrated sci-fi film. It had a hard time finding its' audience, but has grown into a cult classic in the interim. Roland Uruci and Nick Leshi join the conversation. Roland Uruci's Ready Speaker Podcast on YouTube Nick Leshi's City of Kik blog Support the show Follow us: Instagram Face…

Send us a text The Stones return with a new album of original music for the first time in over a decade-should they hang it up, or are they truly the World's Greatest rock and Roll band? Robert Distefano joins us for the conversation- Andrew Watt production discography Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!…

Send us a text Andrew Cremeans joins us for the quintessential horror film that had audiences running from the theater upon its' release. Follow Andrew Cremeans on Instagram Support the show Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!By Dean Leggiero and Erik Kuber