Orphan Radio

A Conversation with "Whitey" author Dick Lehr

Dick Lehr discusses the life and times of Boston Irish mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger, the subject of his new book, "Whitey:  The Life of America's Most Notorious Mob Boss."  Pick up this book folks, this is true crime writing at its best. Check out Lehr's website and his other work:             www.dicklehr.com

Orphan Radio #19, co-host Rob, volume 2

Rob and I bring you another hour packed with enjoyable music, including an instrumental from the 1986 cinematic masterpiece "One Crazy Summer."

Orphan Radio #18, co-host Rob, volume 1

My pal Rob visited for the weekend from Atlanta and we decided to do a couple podcasts.  We play some sweet tunes, take a listen.

A Conversation with Derek "Turk" Sanderson

Derek Sanderson went from being the highest paid athlete in the world to sleeping on park benches in the late 1970s.  His new book "Crossing The Line" chronicles his journey from a young kid in Niagara Falls, Ontario to winning two Stanley Cups with Boston, jumping to the World Hockey Association, becoming hopelessly addicted to booze and drugs, and finally his redemption through public service and family. Sanderson and I talk about his background, his career, his thoughts on the state of hockey today, and a variety of other topics. http://www.triumphbooks.com/products/crossing_the_line/1572436514.php http://www.facebook.com/DerekSandersonCrossingTheLine

A Conversation with Tony Horwitz, author of "Midnight Rising"

Author Tony Horwitz talks about John Brown's 1859 raid on Harper's Ferry, the subject of his great book "Midnight Rising."  (my call waiting beeped in twice, sorry...) Check out Horwitz's work: http://www.tonyhorwitz.com/

Orphan Radio #17, co-host Luke, volume 2

Luke is in town for the holidays from Charlotte, NC.  We dominated Taco Via and then did two podcasts at my place.  In volume 2, we show a more sensitive side.......

Orphan Radio #16, co-host Luke, volume 1

Luke is in town for the holidays from Charlotte, NC.  We dominated Taco Via and then did two podcasts at my place.  In volume 1, we play a bunch of punk and metal.  It's good stuff!  Volume 2 on the way shortly.

Orphan Radio #15, Family Fun Time with Mike and Rich

My brothers Mike and Rich co-host a very special episode of Orphan Radio straight from our parents' living room.  We play a bunch of good stuff and Rich shares some humiliating stories from his past!

Orphan Radio #14 w/ co-host Josh Berwanger, The Request Episode

Josh and I call a bunch of our friends, harass them and ask them what songs they want to hear.  Be prepared to hear some Warrant, Van Halen, Motley Crue, and other good stuff.  Thanks to our friends who actually picked up the phone even after they saw our names on their caller ID.

A Conversation with former NHL tough guy Chris Nilan

Chris Nilan discusses the new documentary he's featured in, "The Last Gladiators," fighting Terry O'Reilly and Stan Jonathan his rookie year, playing in the classic NHL stadiums (Chicago Stadium, Montreal Forum, Boston Garden), his thoughts on the current NHL lockout, and a host of other hockey-related topics. http://www.knucklesnilan.com/

Lookout! Records, volume 2

Benji and I play another hour of songs from Lookout! Records (R.I.P.).

Lookout! Records, volume 1

Co-host Benji joins me for an hour packed with tunes from the late, great Lookout! Records.

Orphan Radio (unlucky) #13 with co-host Josh Berwanger

For this special episode of Orphan Radio, my old pal Josh Berwanger joins me for a night of drinking beer and annoying the shit out of each other.  Oh, and we played some music too.

Orphan Radio #12, Oldies with Benji & Paul

Co-hosts Benji and Paul join me for an hour of oldies.

A Conversation with Mean Jeans drummer Jeans Wilder a.k.a. Andrew

Mean Jeans drummer Jeans Wilder and I talk about Applebee's, his side project Hound of Love, playing a show in Tijuana, the Riverdales & other fun stuff.

Orphan Radio #11 with co-host Benji, volume 2

This time around Benji comes to my place for another round of pop, punk and beer!

A Conversation with Tal Pinchevsky, Author of "Breakaway"

Tal Pinchevsky discusses his new book "Breakaway: From Behind the Iron Curtain to the NHL--The Untold Story of Hockey's Great Escapes."  Pinchevsky also talks about the state of his hometown team, the Montreal Canadiens, as well as his favorite hockey book, "The Game" by Ken Dryden. "Breakaway" will be released on September 19, 2012 in the U.S. http://www.amazon.com/Breakaway-Curtain-NHL-The-Hockeys-Escapes/dp/1118095006 https://twitter.com/TalPinch

Orphan Radio #10 with co-host Benji

Co-host Benji joins me for a show filled with pop, punk, disco, and excessive drinking in his apartment!

A Conversation with Scott Michaels, owner and operator of Dearly Departed Tours

Scott Michaels and I talk about his company, Dearly Departed Tours, his fascination with death, the Manson family and other cool stuff! http://dearlydepartedtours.com/

A Conversation with "Tropic of Hockey" author Dave Bidini

Toronto writer Dave Bidini talks about his book "Tropic Of Hockey: My Search For the Game in Unlikely Places."  Fed up with the clutch-and-grab NHL hockey of the 1990s, Bidini traveled the globe searching for hockey in it's purest form.  We also discuss Wendel Clark, the state of Bidini's beloved Maple Leafs, and his book "Home and Away" about the Homeless World Cup of Soccer.  The sound quality isn't the greatest, my recorder was acting a little strange that night.  Enjoy. Check out Dave Bidini's books:    http://davebidini.ca/books.html

A Conversation with Steve Hodel, former LAPD Homicide Detective & "Black Dahlia Avenger" author, Part 2

Part 2.  Former LAPD Homicide Detective and "Black Dahlia Avenger" author Steve Hodel discusses his books "Black Dahlia Avenger" and "Most Evil."  Hodel believes his father, Dr. George Hill Hodel, is the man responsible for LA's most infamous unsolved crime, the murder of Elizabeth Short, "The Black Dahlia."  Hodel is also convinced his father was a prolific serial killer and that he may have even been the notorious Zodiac Killer.

A Conversation with Steve Hodel, Former LAPD Homicide Detective & "Black Dahlia Avenger" Author, Part 1

Part 1.  Former LAPD Homicide Detective and "Black Dahlia Avenger" author Steve Hodel discusses his books "Black Dahlia Avenger" and "Most Evil."  Hodel believes his father, Dr. George Hill Hodel, is the man responsible for LA's most infamous unsolved crime, the murder of Elizabeth Short, "The Black Dahlia."  Hodel is also convinced his father was a prolific serial killer and that he may have even been the notorious Zodiac Killer.

Orphan Radio #9

A conversation with Lloyd Kaufman

I chat with cult film legend Lloyd Kaufman about Troma, his directing career, the Hollywood studio system, the Toxic Avenger remake, the Tromadance Film Festival and a bunch of other stuff.

A Conversation with Mike McColgan of the Street Dogs and Dropkick Murphys

I talk with Mike McColgan, lead singer of the Street Dogs about the formation of Dropkick Murphys, his time in the Boston Fire Department, Whitey Bulger, and the Street Dogs.