Orphan Radio

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.

A Conversation with Mark Weinberg (publisher of The Blue Line 1991-98)

I talk with writer Mark Weinberg about the Blue Line, the satirical Chicago Blackhawks newspaper that he published from 1991-1998.  We also discuss his legal battles with the Blackhawks and the Wirtz family, and his new book "Mayor Culpa."

Orphan Radio #8 - '80s Movie Songs! (Vol. I)

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Orphan Radio #6 - HAIR METAL !!!!!!

Orphan Radio #5 - The Covers Episode

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Orphan Radio #3

Orphan Radio #2

Orphan Radio #1 - The Very First Episode!