Westchester Pop chats with Hello Mary, a rising three-piece rock band from Brooklyn, about their current tour with Silversun Pickups, including a stop at The Capitol Theatre, festival dates, songs on the road and pinch-me moments. Have a listen to our chat with guitarist/vocalist Helena Straight, drummer/vocalist Stella Wave and bassist Mikaela Opp…

Dan Zlotnick is a local road warrior in Westchester. The folk/rock singer-songwriter is a staple in the county and has focused on performing at house concerts lately. Dan discusses that, being the dad to a newborn, songwriting and more with us on A-Sides on The Westchester Pop.By Jon Chattman

Hudson Valley acoustic folk rock singer/songwriter Dan Zlotnick performs “The Bottom Line” exclusively for A-Sides on The Westchester Pop. Recorded at LMC Media. Don’t miss the interview with Dan!By Jon Chattman

Hudson Valley acoustic folk rock singer/songwriter Dan Zlotnick performs “Room to Spare” off his album Day 3 live exclusively for A-Sides on The Westchester Pop. Recorded at LMC Media. Don’t miss the interview with Dan!By Jon Chattman

Itzel Aguilera isn’t just an influencer. The Insta/social media sensation is a mover, shaker, networker, connector, party planner, small business booster and more. Learn a bit about how she went from posting pictures of strawberries to building a brand that goes beyond cheese pull videos.By Jon Chattman

For 20 years+, Coffee Labs has been an institution in Tarrytown. It opened in Eastchester last year, and as owner Mike Love tells us it’s about to expand even further. Make yourself a cup and listen to this chill dude explain.By Jon Chattman

What’s next for Godsmack? Longtime drummer Shannon Larkin lets us in on some info, gives an update on their current tour and future tours and shares all kinds of music “vibes.” Have a listen.By Jon Chattman

When lifelong Westchester resident Joe Crotty lost his restaurant business during the pandemic, he did what every rational small-town business owner would do: He opened another one within months! Joe, who had been in the restaurant and bar biz like his dad, pivoted from Riverdale to New Rochelle, opening Crotty's Cheesesteaks in December 2020 with …

Mia Pinero is a New York City based performer who is currently in revival of Sweeney Todd . She made her Broadway debut as Maria while understudying in Ivo Van Hove's revival of West Side Story.By Jon Chattman

For over 20 years, Katy Krassner has been iconic pop band Duran Duran director of all things digital and their “social media goddess.” She manages all content and strategy for the band’s website, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages, as well as their YouTube, Spotify, SoundCloud, Tumblr and Pinterest pages. In addition, she began co-hosting WHOOOS…

Andy Yu is a renowned fashion designer, innovator and strives to make a positive impact on the environment through his work. In Westchester, he’s held chic events, is a connector, collaborator and a supporter of various charities. He’s more substance than style but damn he’s got style.By Jon Chattman

A-Sides with Jon Chattman is now under the brand new Westchester Pop umbrella. Stay tuned.By Jon Chattman

On a sweltering Sept. 5 night, the Vermont singer/songwriter, played a 17-song set to a sold-out crowd at the beautiful Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, CT. The crowd was a mixed bag consisting of mid-40 dudes like me, dads who brought their tween daughters, couples, singles, and everything in-between. There was one guy possibly in h…

The ghost runner of the last episode? Sure! A new feature on Stale Bubblegum where we ask our guest a lightning round of meatball and weird questions. Thanks again, Jerry Blevins! Favorite movie! Favorite player! Self tagline? Listen.By Jon Chattman

Legendary guitarist and Grammy winner Andy Summers discusses his upcoming tour with The Cracked Lens + A Missing String, his photography career, and his time with The Police.By Jon Chattman

*All-Star Break Edition* Former New York Mets pitcher and current SNY analyst Jerry Blevins sits down to discuss what to expect from the Amazin’s in the second half of the season, his life at SNY, whether he’s tempted to come out of retirement, and a whole lot more. Stay tuned for our upcoming “Extras” episode with Jerry soon!…

Steve Wynn of The Baseball Project and The Dream Syndicate chats about the former band’s new album Grand Salami Time!, due out June 30 and discusses his band with former R.E.M. members Peter Buck and Mike Mills, Scott McCaughey (The Minus 5/Young Fresh Fellows) and Linda Pitmon (Filthy Friends, Alejandro Escovedo). He also discusses the band’s new …

Grammy-nominated, platinum artist Five For Fighting AKA John Ondrasik stops by the pod to talk Dodgers, touring with Barenaked Ladies, his humanitarian work, and his most recent song “Can One Man Save the World?,” which he did with a Ukrainian Orchestra.By Jon Chattman

Tom Verducci is synonymous with Major League Baseball — a brilliant writer for Sports Illustrated, a five-time Emmy Award winner, two-time National Magazine Award finalist, two-time New York Times bestselling author and a member of the National Sports Media Association Hall of Fame. He was the first baseball writer to be named National Sportswriter…

Jon chats with Andrew McMahon about AM in the Wilderness’s new release Tilt At The Wind No More, music as therapy, milestones, having his daughter Cecilia appear on a new track, touring, and a whole lot more.By Jon Chattman

Mets fans know Athlete Logos well for his innovative take on the Amazin’s, which include a new spin on Shea Stadium lure. The latter is why he’s been dubbed the “neon guy.” We’re happy to bring him on for our tenth pod and Opening Day episode to talk Mets, his work beyond the team from Queens, and what the future holds.…

1986 Mets World Champ Roger McDowell talks about his playing and coaching days, his iconic Seinfeld appearance, the origin of the hot foot, his infamous MTV Rock N’ Jock outfits, and more! So much good stuff here, we didn’t bother editing it. Enjoy, pretty boy.By Jon Chattman

Sean Silverman, guitarist of alt-rock trio Beach Weather discusses their new album Pineapple Sunrise, touring with lovelytheband and hitting the festival circuit, and their massive hit "Sex, Drugs, Etc."

Former Major Leaguer, World Series champ and current Houston Astros TV color analyst Geoff Blum discusses the team’s chances in 2023, rule changes this year, his playing days, the Montreal Expos, and the wonder that is Dusty Baker.By Jon Chattman

Oscar nominee Amy Irving discusses her debut album Born in a Trunk, her classic film roles, and more.By Jon Chattman

Anthony DiComo, MLB.com’s New York Mets beat reporter, talks extensively about the 2023 team, teams of Amazin’s past, and what he’s seen so far in spring training.By Jon Chattman

Darragh McDonald is a writer for MLBTradeRumors.com, the gold standard when it comes to baseball rumor mill fact vs fiction. We chatted about this zany off season, living in the Arson Judge age and more.By Jon Chattman

Singer/songwriter Stephen Kellogg discusses his current tour with Matt Nathanson, playing little league as a kid, performing the National Anthem at various ballparks, and a whole lot more.By Jon Chattman

New Angels television play-by-play announcer Wayne Randazzo discusses leaving the New York Mets, where he spent the last four seasons as radio announcer alongside Howie Rose. He also had some spots filling in for Gary Cohen in the team’s television booth. Randazzo discusses learning the Angels, learning from Rose and Cohen, and what impacts the new…

Respected and Hall of Fame baseball sportswriter and personality Jayson Stark (The Athletic, ESPN, Philadelphia Inquirer) weighs in on the offseason, voting for the Hall of Fame, new rules for the 2023 season, and, well, Jon Hamm.By Jon Chattman

We chat with Daniel Horine, creator of Pop Fly Pop Shop, about his genius weekly art prints which make superheroes out of baseball and football stars, and baseball greats like Dale Murphy and Bo Jackson.By Jon Chattman

Former Major League Baseball player Bronson Arroyo discusses life after the game — primarily the debut album release of his band, Bronson Arroyo & the ‘04. Bronson also discusses whether he’d coach or manage, Dusty Baker winning his first World Championship, the Red Sox, the Cincinnati Reds, and so much more.…

Everyone’s an “emerging artist” when you read an interview about a new musician. But like, Sydney “Syd” Palmieri truly is. The alt pop, singer-songwriter keeps good company. She’s about to drop her new single “Insane” with Grammy award-winning producer, Keith Thomas (Chris Brown, Usher, Amy Grant, Mariah Carey), and already has two wildly successfu…

Justin from the band Welles performed Rock N Roll Times & Seventeen a few years back and it was glorious -- to kick off season 2 of A-Sides heres one that meant a lot. Recorded live in the offices of The Capitol Theater in Port Chester.By Jon Chattman

Miami based Pop Singer-Songwriter Rudy Touzet discusses prepping his upcoming EP, balancing a music career and college, and graduating.By Jon Chattman

Finnish “violent pop” band Blind Channel catapulted to stardom after their appearance at last year’s Eurovision and have no signs of slowing down. They’ll release Lifestyles of the Sick & Dangerous on July 8 and you can expect a high energy dose of rawk. This Finnish band is going places, kids. Joel Hokka and Niko Moulanen sat down for a quick chat…

Luke Reyvn draws inspiration from all genres including early 2000s Nu Metal, and no, that’s not a bad trying. The 21-year-old artist, who will drop an album later this year, is also a mental health advocate who uses his music as a source of therapy , and lucky for us, it’s catchy AF — blending that aforementioned genre, beats, alt-pop and only good…

Cellist Calvin Langman and guitarist Ross Monteith started playing covers and then started making some pretty amazing originals. Drummer Luke Davis joined in and ultimately the Awfully Apeelin’ EP came out in 2016. This band is bananas good. Read their bio somewhere else. Catch them on the road this summer and now wherever you are. But know this th…

Emerging Irish rockers Dylan Howe and Fionn Hennessy-Hayes of Rowan discuss their debut album, Does It Make You Happy? and more.By Jon Chattman

Touring with George Clinton and P. Funk and dropping a new record? What have you done this year? We chat with Brian J. of Pimps of Joytime.By Jon Chattman

Kyle and Cole from The Unlikely Candidates join us to discuss their new album Panther Island, making music during the pandemic, and playing in front of antelopes.By Jon Chattman

Morning Parade are no more, breaking up in 2014, but I am so grateful they performed twice on A-Sides when it was on HuffPost. As I slowly start rolling out original episodes I wanted to post this today. The lyrics of this song still are "go to's" for me when I'm feeling like shit - sort of how I am today. The song and this album are special to me,…

Jon chats with Richmond indie-pop band, Erin & the Wildfire about their new album Touchy Feely, touring in support of it, and writing during the pandemic. The band, which consists of Erin Lunsford, Ryan Lipps, Nick Quillen, and Matt Wood, mix pop, funk and indie sensibilities within their sound and dropped a great record for the summer. Check them …

A-Sides was an original music series that “aired” on Huffington Post and thisisasides.com for nearly ten years. All walks of pop life were interviewed by Jon Chattman and countless musicians performed a song or two. This is V 2.0 so to speak.By Jon Chattman

The original A-Sides theme written by Blondfire (Bruce and Erica Driscoll). Original episodes to follow.By Jon