Orphan Radio

Orphan Radio #38, The Benji King Tejano Takeover

Te - ja - no:

A style of Mexican-American popular music that features the accordion and blends polka with various forms of traditional Mexican music.

My good friend Benji King discovered Tejano music while he was on tour in Texas in the late 1990s with his band The Breakups (legends of the KC punk scene).  If he's not talking about politics these days, he's usually talking about Tejano music.  In this episode, Benji presents an hour of pure Tejano gold.  Listen up!

Orphan Radio #37, Request Episode volume 3

All request episode from friends and foes!  Tune in!  

A Conversation with Delta Bravo Urban Exploration Team

Danny Boy and Knocko Nolan join me to talk about Delta Bravo Urban Exploration Team.  The Delta Bravo Team explores and documents film, music and pop culture locations, and true crime sites.  I live for this shit!  Give it a listen and like their Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/DeltaBravoUrbexTeam

* Listen to this one with headphones, the phone line was crackin' a bit.

Orphan Radio #36, Sloppy Seconds Episode

Benji and I present an hour of songs from SLOPPY SECONDS!  One of the most underrated bands ever.  Junk Rock!

Everly Brothers Tribute Episode

The songs of The Everly Brothers are permanently burned into my brain from long family road trips while growing up.  All seven of us would pile into the car and drive to Florida every summer.  These songs were the soundtrack to those times. I honestly think my parents only owned one tape (I still have it).  

There's no talking in this episode (lucky you), just the timeless songs of the great Everly Brothers.  Enjoy!

Orphn Radio #35, More Family Fun Time with Mike and Rich

My brothers Mike and Rich join me for a very special episode from our parents' living room.  We play some good tunes, Rich discusses his past in the karate world, and we have a blood pressure competition.  Tune in.

Orphan Radio #34, Glam/Hair Metal with Ricky and Josh, volume 1

Ricky and Josh join me for an episode of '80s glam/hair rock n' roll and metal (okay, one song is from the '90s.....)

Orphan Radio #33, 1 Minute or Less

31 songs in 27 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!

A Conversation with Gary Jenkins, retired Kansas City police officer and director of "Gangland Wire", a documentary about the KC Mafia

Gary Jenkins discusses his new documentary about the Kansas City Mafia, "Gangland Wire", how to properly plant a surveillance bug, and a bunch of other interesting topics.  

Check out Gary's website http://ganglandwire.com/ and go see "Gangland Wire" if you're in Kansas City.

A Conversation with Peter Savodnik, author of 'The Interloper: Lee Harvey Oswald Inside the Soviet Union"

Author Peter Savodnik talks about his new book detailing Lee Harvey Oswald's defection to the Soviet Union, his life in Minsk, and his return to the U.S.  

He also discusses living in Russia and the article he wrote about 'The Chessboard Killer', Alexander Pichushkin:  http://www.gq.com/news-politics/big-issues/200905/alexander-pichushkin-serial-killer-russia

http://www.petersavodnik.com/

Orphan Radio #32, Classic Country, volume 1

Benji and I bring you an episode of classic country tunes (we're defining that as pre-Garth Brooks).

Orphan Radio #31, The Paul Takeover

Due to popular demand, Paul Sanders runs the show in this episode.  Let's see if he blows it..........

Orphan Radio #30, Instrumental Episode with Benji

The title says it all.......

Josh Berwanger "Strange Stains" Record Release Episode

Josh Berwanger and bandmate Michael Hutcherson discuss their new album "Strange Stains" with Paul, Ricky, Benji, and I.  We play some cuts off the new record and reminisce about old times.

"Strange Stains" comes out October 1:  

goodlandrecords.com

berwangermusic.com

Orphan Radio #29, co-host Benji

Punk! Country! Tejano! Pop!  

check out our friends MEATGROUP:

meatgroup.bandcamp.com

Orphan Radio #28, All Dan Vapid Episode

My trusty cohort Benji and I present an hour of songs from the great Dan Vapid (Dan Vapid & The Cheats, Riverdales, Screeching Weasel, The Mopes, The Methadones, Sludgeworth).  One of our favorite song writers of all time.  

Orphan Radio #27, co-host Josh

Josh and I bring you some music and inspirational advice about life.

Orphan Radio #26, THE QUEERS with co-host Benji

Benji and I bring you an hour of nothing but songs by the pride of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, THE QUEERS!

Orphan Radio #25, Ricky and Justin discuss cinematic masterpieces "Over The Top" and "Commando"

In this special edition of Orphan Radio, Ricky and Justin discuss and analyze two classic films, "Over The Top" and "Commando".  Were Lincoln Hawk and John Matrix terrible fathers?  Were Mr. Cutler and Bennett actually responsible men?  Tune in for this fascinating, in-depth analysis from two truck drivers and "Over The Top"/"Commando" aficionados.

Orphan Radio #24, RAMONES, volume 1 with Benji

Nothing but RAMONES songs brought to you by Benji and yours truly. Volume 1 of a few, we think.....Enjoy!

Orphan Radio #23 with Benji, Paul and Alex

Benji, his son Alex and Paul join me for an hour of music and a brief discussion about Queensryche.

A Conversation with T.J. English

T.J. English is one of my favorite writers of all time.  He's written about true crime for over two decades.  His books include "The Westies", "Born To Kill", "Paddy Whacked" and "The Savage City."  His latest book is "Whitey's Payback", a collection of true crime tales from his journalism career. In this interview, English discusses the infamous Mitchell brothers of San Francisco, Kansas City's corrupt political machine in the early 1900s, the Boston Gang Wars of the 1960s, and a host of other fascinating topics.  Tune in to this one, it's great! Check out T.J. English online:   www.tj-english.com

Orphan Radio #22, Oldies with Alex, Paul & Benji

Alex, Paul, Benji and I bring you some great oldies tunes.....Enjoy!

Orphan Radio #21, co-host Benji, volume 3

Benji and I bring you an hour of soothing sounds.....that's pretty much it.

Orphan Radio #20 with co-host Josh Berwanger, the Request Episode volume 2

Josh and I get some more song requests from friends and foes, and a girl even picked up this time!