This episode is a tribute to Brian Beebe, the nicest guy you could ever meet. This episode was released on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 and became the empitus for a the reunion concert that Brian Beebe played with Robin & Brian at Monks in the Wisconsin Dells. Those shows were huge for Brian and for us fans. We love you Brian and thank you for your kindness. We put this show up in tribute to him. The staff of Cheap Talk BJ & Ken meet Brian Beebe , half of the duo "Zander & Kent". Hear some...
Aug 10, 2024
Tune in as Tracey interviews Rusty Brown, lead singer of the Australian rock band Electric Mary. Electric Mary is a rock and classic rock band from Melbourne, Australia. We will discuss the Under the Southern Stars tour last March as well as Rusty's love of Cheap Trick! Get the cool book about Cheap Trick "This Band Has No Past" Where to order: https://www.amazon.com/This-Band-Has-No-Past/dp/1911036874 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/this-band-has-no-past-brian-j-kramp/1140676941 https://www.ta...
Nov 29, 2022
Cheap Talk interviews Brian J. Kramp author of "This band has no past." The book we have been waiting for is here! For this very special, one of a kind episode, BJ Kramp presents various clips from some of the many interviews that he conducted for the book. Where to order: https://www.amazon.com/This-Band-Has-No-Past/dp/1911036874 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/this-band-has-no-past-brian-j-kramp/1140676941 https://www.target.com/p/this-band-has-no-past-by-brian-j-kramp-paperback/-/A-85836563 ...
Oct 11, 2022
Cheap Talk interviews Brian J. Kramp author of "This band has no past." The book we have been waiting for is here! Blogspot for the book is here https://thisbandhasnopast.blogspot.com/ Get the Book on Amazon here https://amzn.to/3QfaUzb or where ever books are sold. Aired 9-6-22Get more info on Cheap Trick at www.cheaptrick.com We are on twitter @POPSTAFFTWEETS “Like” us on FaceBook. http://www.facebook.com/groups/Cheaptalk/ If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file he...
Sep 06, 2022
Welcome back to "Cheap Talk", In this episodes Tracey Yeshulas , Robert Lawson and Peter Cecere talk "In Another World" , This episode was recorded after they had some time to live with the album. Get more info on Cheap Trick at www.cheaptrick.com Check out www.thenielsentrust.com ON FB at www.facebook.com/thenielsentrust We are on twitter @POPSTAFFTWEETS “Like” us on FaceBook. http://www.facebook.com/groups/Cheaptalk/ If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Dow...
Jan 22, 2022
Tracey Yeshulas & Mary Kersten The Comeback Concert review as CT returns to the stage at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut on 6/12/21 Robin Zander’s son Robin Taylor Zander subbed on bass while Tom Petersson recovered from heart surgery. Full set list and more "Cheap Talk" Set list - Mashantucket CT - 6/12/21The Summer Looks Good on YouCome On Come OnBig EyesCalifornia ManBoys & Girls & Rock ‘n RollShe’s TightOn Top of the WorldNeed Your LoveDay TripperLight Up the...
Jun 18, 2021
Tracey Yeshulas, Robert Lawson & Peter Cecere of the "I love it LOUDCast" talk Out to Get You! Live 1977 (Rsd 2020). YOU should be out to get this album! Get more info on Cheap Trick at www.cheaptrick.com Get full TNT tour dates and news at www.thenielsentrust.com for a complete list. ON FB at www.facebook.com/thenielsentrust Get "Still Competition: The Listener's Guide to Cheap Trick" https://amzn.to/2FC5a3G by Robert Lawson on Amazon and elsewhere We are on twitter @POPSTAFFTWEETS “Like” u...
May 21, 2021
Tracey Yeshulas & Mary Kersten are joined by Daxx Nielsen as they review The Nielsen Trust show from 4/2/21,Waukegan, IL Get full TNT tour dates and news at www.thenielsentrust.com for a complete list. ON FB at www.facebook.com/thenielsentrust The Nielsen Trust tour dates Summer 2021• June 3rd. Adler Theater Davenport IA• June 4th Riversedge Amphitheater Hamilton OH• June 5th Berglund Center Roanoke VA• June 6th Historic Rural Hill Huntersville NC• June 11th Boomers Stadium Schaumburg IL• Ju...
Apr 21, 2021
Ken Mills, Brian J Kramp are joined by "Rock Solid's" Pat Francis as they discuss the 20th studio album from CT "In Another World". Get it now www.cheaptrick.com Get "Still Competition: The Listener's Guide to Cheap Trick" https://amzn.to/2FC5a3G by Robert Lawson on Amazon and elsewhere We are on twitter @POPSTAFFTWEETS “Like” us on FaceBook. http://www.facebook.com/groups/Cheaptalk/ If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Download (right click, save as)...
Apr 09, 2021
Tracey Yeshulas & author Robert Lawson discuss the new single from Cheap Trick "Light Up The Fire" We support the artist and samples used for discussion on this episode are for education only. Buy the new single and upcoming album from "Cheap Trick" Get "Still Competition: The Listener's Guide to Cheap Trick" https://amzn.to/2FC5a3G by Robert Lawson on Amazon and elsewhere We are on twitter @POPSTAFFTWEETS “Like” us on FaceBook. http://www.facebook.com/groups/Cheaptalk/ If you cannot see the...
Mar 08, 2021
Ken Mills & Brian Kramp sit down with author Doug Brod to talk his book "They Just Seem a Little Weird" How KISS, Cheap Trick, Aerosmith, and Starz Remade Rock and Roll. Get it here www.hachettebooks.com/titles/doug-brod/they-just-seem-a-little-weird/9780306845192/ We are on twitter @POPSTAFFTWEETS “Like” us on FaceBook. http://www.facebook.com/groups/Cheaptalk/ If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Download (right click, save as)...
Dec 19, 2020
Ken Mills & Brian Kramp sit down with Phil Cristian aka 'Magic' Cristian, is a talented musician and one of the touring keyboardist and background singer for the rock band Cheap Trick.We support the artist and samples used for discussion on this episode are for education only. Everything was obtained off of You Tube. Get "Still Competition: The Listener's Guide to Cheap Trick" https://amzn.to/2FC5a3G by Robert Lawson on Amazon and else where We are on twitter @POPSTAFFTWEETS “Like” us on Fac...
Oct 23, 2020
Tracey Yeshulas & author Robert Lawson discuss the album from Robin Zander "Countryside Blvd" from 2011 and album that was only available to purchase through Itunes that was taken down, It was available on "Big3 Records", Sadly there has never been a legitimate release on CD or Vinyl. You can listen to it on Youtube. We support the artist and samples used for discussion on this episode are for education only. Everything was obtained off of You Tube. Get "Still Competition: The Listener's Gui...
Aug 20, 2020
Ken & BJ sit down with one of the last true Rock Stars Tuk Smith! Formerly of "The Biters" and now "Tuk Smith & the Restless Hearts" Tuk Smith bleeds for rock & roll, and not your run of the mill, contemporary Rock that the industry claims is dead - but true to its roots rock that the classics were built on. After building a career as the frontman for BITERS, Tuk is ready to launch his solo career with his band The Restless Hearts on his Better Noise debut produced by the legendary R...
Jul 29, 2020
Ken Mills and Tracey Yeshulas are joined by Miles Nielsen & Daxx Nielsen to discuss growing up "Nielsen", "Harmony Riley, Music and "The Nielsen Trust" "The Nielsen Trust is made up of Miles Nielsen – vocals / guitar Daxx Nielsen – drums / vocals Rick Nielsen – guitar / vocals Kelly Steward – vocals / guitar https://www.thenielsentrust.com/ Special thanks to Tracey Yeshulas and associate production on this episode. We are on twitter @POPSTAFFTWEETS “Like” us on Face Book. http://www.facebook...
Jul 01, 2020
Ken Mills and Brian J Kramp are joined by Philip Shouse of "Thee Rock N' Roll Residency","Ace Frehley Band" & "Gene Simmons Band" to talk about the 3rd CT album "Heaven Tonight". Part 3 of our look at the first 3 albums with Thee Rock N' Roll Residency!" More CHEAP TALK COMIN AT YA! Check out Mutt Merch! https://muttmerch.com/ We are on twitter @POPSTAFFTWEETS “Like” us on Face Book. http://www.facebook.com/groups/Cheaptalk/ If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio fil...
Jun 22, 2020
Ken Mills and Brian J Kramp are joined by Ryan Spencer Cook of "Thee Rock N' Roll Residency", "Ace Frehley Band" & "Gene Simmons Band" to talk about the second CT album. Part 2 of our look at the first 3 albums with "Thee Rock N' Roll Residency"! More CHEAP TALK COMIN AT YA! We are on twitter @POPSTAFFTWEETS “Like” us on Face Book. http://www.facebook.com/groups/Cheaptalk/ If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Download (right click, save as)...
Jun 14, 2020
Ken Mills and Brian J Kramp are joined by Jeremy Asbrock of "Thee Rock N' Roll Residency", "Ace Frehley Band" & "Gene Simmons Band" joins us to talk about the first CT album. Part 1 of our look at the first 3 albums with "Thee Rock N' Roll Residency" More CHEAP TALK COMIN AT YA! We are on twitter @POPSTAFFTWEETS “Like” us on Face Book. http://www.facebook.com/groups/Cheaptalk/ If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Download (right click, save as)...
May 19, 2020
Ken Mills and Brian J Kramp are back and they discuss the "Record Store" day release "CHEAP TRICK Are You Ready? Live 12/31/1979" (Record Store Day Black Friday 2019), Charlie & Daniella Hill catch Ken outside at RNP to talk TRICK! More CHEAP TALK COMIN AT YA! We are on twitter @POPSTAFFTWEETS “Like” us on Face Book. http://www.facebook.com/groups/Cheaptalk/ If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Download (right click, save as)...
May 05, 2020
Ken Mills, Brian J Kramp are joined by "Rock Solid's" Pat Francis as they discuss the sixteenth studio album from CT "The Latest" Side 2. Jason Thomas Broadrick from "JTB's Groovy Record Room" lets us know his thoughts. Find Pat on www.rocksolidpodcast.com We are on twitter @POPSTAFFTWEETS “Like” us on Face Book. http://www.facebook.com/groups/Cheaptalk/ If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Download (right click, save as)...
Jul 14, 2019
Ken Mills, Brian J Kramp are joined by "Rock Solid's" Pat Francis as they discuss the sixteenth studio album from CT "The Latest" Side 1. The Latest was released June 23, 2009! Find Pat on www.rocksolidpodcast.com Get "Still Competition: The Listener's Guide to Cheap Trick" by Robert Lawson on Amazon and else where. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0792HYJKY/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 We are on twitter @POPSTAFFTWEETS “Like” us on Face Book. http://www.facebook.com/groups/Cheapta...
Jun 23, 2019
Ralph Viera (DR. FUKK) of "Cheap Trick Tube" on You Tube joins us to talk about one of the best bands ever , "Cheap Trick" Find his show on YT at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_OkPlnqFY6m0UZENvpRnyg We are now on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/3mR9NFjo7I6gfTSwbgyvrq Get "Still Competition: The Listener's Guide to Cheap Trick" by Robert Lawson on Amazon and else where. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0792HYJKY/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 We are on twitter @POPSTAFFTWEE...
May 16, 2019
Ken Mills and Brian Kramp are joined by Joe Royland of "Sit and Spin with Joe" Podcast joins us to discuss side 2 of 1986s "The Doctor" Tracey Yeshulas helps us with the CT Mail Bag and Christopher Todd Davis & Pete Ortega do an excellent version of "Are you Lonely Tonight" Check out Ralph Viera You tube channel "Cheap Trick Tube" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_OkPlnqFY6m0UZENvpRnyg We are now on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/3mR9NFjo7I6gfTSwbgyvrq Find Joe on FB at https://www....
Jan 16, 2019
Ken Mills The Podfather and Brian Kramp are back! Joe Royland of "Sit and Spin with Joe" Podcast joins us to discuss side 1 of 1986's "The Doctor" Love it or hate it, we are talking it! Plus, Live Trick! This episode is dedicated to Larry Melero. Our condolences go out to the Melero Family and all the members of @cheaptrick. Larry was a wonderful guy, and he will surely be missed. We are now on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/3mR9NFjo7I6gfTSwbgyvrq Find Joe on FB at https://www.facebook.c...
Dec 10, 2018
No matter where we go, Cheap trick is always in our hearts. Ken Mills, Brian J Kramp went to Nashville and talk Cheap Trick with some cool musicians who talk "CHEAP TRICK" We ran into Folks from Starz Joe X Dube & Brendan Harkin, Guitarist Paul Taylor from "Winger", Producer Toby Wright & Drummer of "Tesla" Troy Lucketta all talk CHEAP TALK ROCK N POD! Plus, Live Trick! We are now on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/3mR9NFjo7I6gfTSwbgyvrq Get "Still Competition: The Listener's Guid...
Oct 11, 2018
Ken Mills, Brian J Kramp are joined by author Robert Lawson as they discuss "ROCKFORD" Side 1! "Rockford came out on 06/06/06. A classic album, let us know your thoughts. Get "Still Competition: The Listener's Guide to Cheap Trick" by Robert Lawson on Amazon and else where. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0792HYJKY/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 We are on twitter @POPSTAFFTWEETS “Like” us on Face Book. http://www.facebook.com/groups/Cheaptalk/ If you cannot see the audio controls, l...
Jul 22, 2018
Ken Mills, Brian J Kramp are joined by author Robert Lawson as they discuss "ROCKFORD" Side 1! "Rockford came out on 06/06/06. A classic album, let us know your thoughts. Get "Still Competition: The Listener's Guide to Cheap Trick" by Robert Lawson on Amazon and else where. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0792HYJKY/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 We are on twitter @POPSTAFFTWEETS “Like” us on Face Book. http://www.facebook.com/groups/Cheaptalk/ If you cannot see the audio controls, l...
Jun 30, 2018
CT has a new single out! RZT is joining "CT" on the road! Ken Mills & B Kramp are Joined by Robert Lawson to discuss CT in 2018. Get "Still Competition: The Listener's Guide to Cheap Trick" by Robert Lawson on Amazon and else where. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0792HYJKY/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 We are on twitter @cheaptalktweets “Like” us on Face Book. http://www.facebook.com/groups/Cheaptalk/ If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Do...
May 29, 2018
Ho! Ho! Ho! CT has a new album out! "Christmas, Christmas!" and Ken Mills, BJ Kramp & Michael Butler do the Round table. Rate each track a 1 , a 1/2, or a Zero. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas and what ever you celebrate, Peace & Love! Get the new album on Amazon If you are doing any shopping on Amazon, please use our link http://amzn.to/2B6IPYE We are on twitter @cheaptalktweets “Like” us on Face Book. http://www.facebook.com/groups/Cheaptalk/ If you cannot see the audio controls, li...
Dec 23, 2017
Ken Mills, Brian J Kramp are joined by "Rock Solid's" Pat Francis as they discuss 1990's "BUSTED" Side 2! Find him on www.rocksolidguide.blogspot.com. We are on twitter @cheaptalktweets “Like” us on Face Book. http://www.facebook.com/groups/Cheaptalk/ If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Download (right click, save as)...
Aug 16, 2017
