Drew Angus
Fresh off an appearance on Chaz and AJ, Drew spoke to Jon about the struggles of managing the modern music industry, and all of Jon's failed podcasts. Check him out at the SHU Community Theater this Friday 4/25/25!
Apr 23, 2025•50 min
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Episodes
Morningside
A self described "dad band", Morningside has a new single out and an upcoming album! Jon spoke to Bobby, Ian and Matt about their new single and the struggles of balancing band/family life!
Oct 14, 2024•17 min
Tournament Organizer Kristin Okesson
Connoisseur Media's Kristin Okesson was in with Chaz and AJ to talk about the $25,000 grand prize in the Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth, happening next weekend on Long Island Sound. There's over $40,000 in prizes available in total, but none for anyone attempting to cheat their way through the tournament.
Aug 15, 2024•10 min
Jim From Miller Place Bait & Tackle
Jim from Miller Place Bait & Tackle was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about the Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth, with a $25,000 grand prize.
Aug 14, 2024•4 min
Kristen Cusato and This Is Your Brain On Music!
Kristen Cusato from The Alzheimer's Association spoke to Jon about an incredible (and fun) fundraiser for Alzheimer's research in Bridgeport on August 22nd. Special appearance and performance by singer-songwriter John Ciambriello!
Aug 12, 2024•18 min
Red Matter and the Death of the Connecticut Jam Band
Red Matter (formerly Terrapin) discuss their new music, new direction and if CT jam bands have had their time in the sun!
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Pete Francis & Tracy Jo
Pete Francis (Dispatch) and CT singer songwriter Tracy Jo talked to Jon about their upcoming dual album release party in Bridgeport!
Jun 12, 2024•35 min
Pangea Has A New Album
Local legends Pangea spoke to Jon about their newly released album and their upcoming show in Bridgeport!
May 29, 2024•24 min
Residual Groove
Jon Kamal sat down with one of the fastest rising bands in CT, Residual Groove, alongside their (maybe?) manager the inimitable Doseph Joseph
Dec 06, 2023•29 min
One Time Weekend's Masquerade of Madness
Up and coming CT band One Time Weekend talks about their upcoming show at Infinity Hall and drummer (and Hamilton orchestra member) Alex Giosa tells a story about the most heartfelt fender bender ever!
Nov 22, 2023•26 min
Evan and Zane at Park City Music Hall 11/7/23!
Evan Rachel Wood (West World, Frozen 2) and Zane Carney (Thundercat, John Mayer) talk to Jon about their upcoming show at Park City on 11/7/23, including the theme they chose specifically for Bridgeport!
Nov 04, 2023•12 min
Jon Kamal talks with Pangea Worldbeat
Mixing Funk with Jazz and Salsa influences, Pangea Worldbeat discusses their upcoming show in Bridgeport and how to create a "Groove Tapestry"
Oct 17, 2023•21 min
Downtown Sounds In Shelton Oct. 7th!
Jon Kamal sits down with Nicole Heriot-Mikula, the founder of Celebrate Shelton, and singer-songwriter LeeAnn Lovelace to talk about Saturday's event and the importance of community.
Oct 03, 2023•23 min
Jon Kamal w/ Julai and The Serotones!
Sound on Sound is only a few weeks away and Julai and The Serotones will be opening the festival on Saturday! Jon Kamal sat down and spoke to the band about their sound, their songwriting and which band member is considered the "mitochondria"!
Sep 20, 2023•34 min
Sound On Sound Labor Day Ticket Special
Mike Lapitino chats with Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik about the upcoming Sound On Sound Festival, September 30-October 1 at Seaside Park in Bridgeport and this weekend's Labor Day ticket special. soundonsoundct.com
Sep 01, 2023•5 min
Jon Kamal talks with the organizers of Alchemy Festival, June 3rd in East Haven
On June 3rd, over a dozen of the most popular bands in CT will be playing at The Beeracks in East Haven from 11am-1am! Jon from the Night Show spoke to organizers Max Schiavone, Sky Stephens and Joe Hartz about what to expect, what kinda beer there'll be, and what CT city has the greatest music scene!
May 16, 2023•28 min
Chris Frantz from The Talking Heads talks VersoFest, Stop Making Sense's re-release and jam band B.O. with Jon Kamal
Drummer, producer and author Chris Frantz from The Talking Heads spoke to Jon about the upcoming VersoFest in Westport this Thursday 03/30! Other topics included; a behind the scenes look at working with legendary Rolling Stones producer Steve Lillywhite (7:20), an announcement about the re-release of Stop Making Sense (12:19), and a revealing conversation about which jam band legend has terrible body odor (15:51).
Mar 27, 2023•19 min
Mike Lapitino talks with Andy Powell of Wishbone Ash
Mike Lapitino talks with Andy Powell, lead guitarist and founder of the British Band Wishbone Ash, ahead of his Wall Street Theater show February 24.
Feb 02, 2023•24 min
AJ Talks To Sarah Fryxell, Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association President
AJ’s interview with Sarah Fryxell, President of the Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association, discussing the Connecticut International Auto Show, November 11-13, at the Mohegan Sun Expo Center.
Nov 04, 2022•6 min
Hummel's PLR 99 One-on-One: Eric Hummel
Eric Hummel talks about 3 generations of America's greatest hot dogs made right in New Haven. Also-his favorite dog toppings, the magic spring that runs under New Haven and the secret to making the best hot dog.
Oct 13, 2021•50 min
Mike Lapitino talks with Ronnie Platt of Kansas
99.1 PLR presents Kansas: Point of Know Return Tour is coming to New Haven’s College Street Music Hall Saturday March 12, 2022. Mike Lapitino talked with lead singer Ronnie Platt
Oct 07, 2021•17 min
Chaz & AJ talk with Kirsten Glavin, youngest winner of the Bluefish Tournament ever
The Bluefish Tournament is happening this weekend with a $25,000 grand prize! Kirsten Glavin won the Tournament in 2004 when she was only 12 years old. She tells the story of how she caught the heaviest fish that year and took home all that cash.
Aug 27, 2021•12 min
Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Kevin McKeown
Chaz talks with Kevin McKeown about his PLR days. From the first days of WPLR to being Mayor of Santa Monica, it all started with getting busted for weed and an acid trip.
Aug 26, 2021•44 min
Chaz & AJ talk with last year's 2nd Place winner of the Bluefish Tournament Zach
Zach Auer won 2nd place last year in the Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth. He was only off by an ounce! He's heading back out this year, hoping to take home the grand prize
Aug 26, 2021•14 min
Chaz & AJ talk with Rick from Fisherman's World
The 39th Annual Spector Eye Care Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth is happening this weekend! Chaz & AJ talked with Rick Mola from Fisherman's World in Norwalk. They've been around for 60 years!
Aug 24, 2021•9 min
Chaz & AJ talk with Sue, Co-Owner Of Miller Place Bait and Tackle
Chaz & AJ talk with Sue, Co-Owner Of Miller Place Bait and Tackle, about this year's Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth. They had the 2nd and 3rd place Blues last year!
Aug 04, 2021•5 min
Chaz & AJ talk with Holly from Shoreline Bait Runners Bait & Tackle
Holly Green from Shoreline Bait Runners Bait & Tackle in Clinton talked with Chaz & AJ about this year's Bluefish Tournament.
Jul 30, 2021•7 min
Chaz & AJ talk with Ryan from Black Rock Bait & Tackle
Ryan , co-owner of Black Rock Bait & Tackle, says they’ve been seeing a ton of Bluefish out this year. The tournament is really anyone’s game this year
Jul 20, 2021•6 min
Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Bruce Barber
Chaz talks to Bruce Barber, half of the legendary Smith and Barber Morning Show which was heard on WPLR from 1985 until January of 2003 (minus one year for a job at a station in Tampa). Bruce takes us through everything from his start in radio, what caused the show to come apart and what he's up to now.
Jun 25, 2021•47 min
Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Kristin Okesson
Chaz talks with PLR's SVP/General Manager Kristin Okesson. They talk about the inner-workings of the station, meeting Trump, how she got into radio and more.
Jun 18, 2021•26 min
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