Episode 103 - Wally Smith
Feb 03, 2022•59 min•Ep. 101
David Uosikkinen's In the Pocket
Hooters drummer David Uosikkinen loves talking about music almost as much as he loves making it. From MTV-era super-stardom to his ongoing gig as band leader of the all-star ensemble In the Pocket, he’s got plenty of stories to share. Join him and longtime Philadelphia-area entertainment writer Andy Vineberg for in-depth conversations with some of Philly’s finest musicians, as well as some nationally known acts. If you love hearing the stories behind the songs from the people who lived them (with an occasional side dish of sports and pop culture talk), this is the show for you. in-the-pocket.simplecast.com
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David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast with special guest Erik Johnson. Co-hosted by Fred Berman.
Jan 19, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 100
Talkin' Drums with Freddie Berman.
Freddie and Dave talk about their favorite drums and drummer, records, music, nothings off limits.
Dec 29, 2021•59 min•Ep. 99
David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket Podcast featuring Pat Berkery
This weeks ITP podcast guest is Pat Berkery. Pat's one of my fav drummers out there doing it today. He's been playing with "Strand of Oaks." Pat has been playing and recording with some of the coolest records out today. Just check out War on Drugs. We'll talk drummer and maybe some Phillies. He loves baseball.
Nov 17, 2021•59 min•Ep. 98
David Uosikkinen's IN The Pocket Podcast with special guest Chris Schwartz.
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 97
Live From Sam Ash with guest Eric Bazilian and Alexis Cunningham.
We are doing our first remote podcast in nearly two years at Sam Ash Music in King Of Prussia.
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Cyndy Drue on 102.9 WMGK and 93.3 WMMR "STREET BEAT."
Cyndy Drue is a veteran radio DJ that started a local hit radio show, Street Beat, on 93.3 WWMR, It highlighted local music and many unsigned artists. Cyndy single-handedly helped bands get their music heard on the radio waves. We are eternally grateful for all she's done for the Philly music scene.
Sep 08, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 96
Episode 95 - Mike Edison
Mike Edison, author of 'Sympathy For The Drummer' is this week's ITP podcast guest. Available where ever you find books
Aug 11, 2021•59 min•Ep. 95
Episode 94- Chris Day
Chris Day is the long time guitarist with Tommy Conwell and the Young Rumblers. We'll debuting a track from his new album "Hidden In Plain Sight."
Jul 28, 2021•58 min•Ep. 94
Episode 93 - Ben Arnold
Episode 93 - Ben Arnold: Songwriter, musician, performer and producer. Talks with Dave about the challenges of 2020 and his optimism for 2021.
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 93
Episode 92 - Thommy Price
This weeks guest is legendary drummer Thommy Price. Thommy's been the beat behind Joan Jett and The Black hearts, Billy Idol, and Mink DeVille so many more.
Jun 30, 2021•57 min•Ep. 92
Episode 91 - Steve Butler
Steve Butler and Dave talk about Smash Palace, Rogers & Butler. The making of the new album "21" and Getting back to playing shows after the pandemic.
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 91
Episode 90 - Matt Cappy
Trumpeter Matt Cappy, who has recorded, toured and performed with the likes of Jill Scott, the Roots, Jay-Z, Earth, Wind & Fire, Dave Matthews, Michael Jackson, Tony Bennett and more, shares stories from a career in music and performs live in studio with David.
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 90
Episode 89 - Glen Burtnik
Glen Burtnik talks about playing Paul McCartney in "Beatlemania," performing and recording with Styx, co-writing the hit "Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough" with Patty Smyth, recording at the Beatles' Abbey Road Studios, and why his current band the Weeklings likes to pretend the '80s never happened.
May 18, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 89
Episode 88 - Olivia Rubini
Promising young singer-songwriter Olivia Rubini, joined by her producer father Ritchie, performs tracks from her debut album "Silhouettes" and shares the stories behind the record, including the challenge of sharing heartfelt, personal lyrics with her dad.
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 88
Episode 87 - Jon Wurster
Jon Wurster, longtime drummer with Superchunk, the Mountain Goats and Bob Mould, shares stories from an eventful career in music and comedy.
Apr 15, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 87
Episode 86 - Ray Koob
Veteran DJ Ray Koob shares stories from an eventful career in Philly rock radio and talks about some of the entertaining characters he's met along the way.
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 86
Episode 85 - Rick Criniti
Popular Philly guitarist Rick Criniti shares stories from a lifetime in music, including his wild and crazy days in Cinderella, and talks about making his first solo album.
Mar 18, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 85
Episode 84 - Dave's Scrapbook
David takes a trip down memory lane as he looks back at photos alongside the likes of Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Mick Jagger, Roger Waters and Jackson Browne, as well as some of his pre-Hooters bands.
Mar 04, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 84
Episode 83 - Greg Sover
Blues-rock singer/songwriter/guitarist Greg Sover talks about once auditioning for Joe Frazier's band, his new EP "The Parade," how hearing Jim Hendrix's "Purple Haze" for the first time changed his life, and getting laughed at by his childhood friends for liking country music. Plus, Dave gets a surprise birthday phone call.
Feb 10, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 83
Episode 82 - Rob Hyman
Hooters co-leader Rob Hyman shares the stories behind songs such as "All You Zombies" and "Blood From a Stone," talks about co-writing "Time After Time" with Cyndi Lauper and playing drums on Joan Osborne's "One of Us," and recalls his earliest impressions of Dave.
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 82
Episod 81 - Sammy Merendino
Veteran drummer Sammy Merendino talks about recording a blockbuster album with Cameo in the '80s, touring with Cyndi Lauper, performing on Broadway, where to find the best burger in NYC, and how spending his last $5 on a beer changed his entire career.
Jan 13, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 81
Episode 80 - Jay Davidson
Saxophonist Jay Davidson talks about touring with the likes of Cinderella, Steve Winwood and Whitney Houston (and playing 2-on-2 basketball with Houston), recalls his years in the Philadelphia Sixers House band, and shares other stories from his multi-faceted music career.
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 80
Episode 79 - John Faye
Singer-songwriter John Faye of the Caulfields and Ike talks about his upcoming memoir, how a personal experience with his infant son led to a Philadelphia musical anthem, and the reunited Caulfields' feel-good cover of "Love Will Keep Us Together."
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 79
Episode 78 - Eric Bazilian
Hooters co-leader Eric Bazilian talks about his first solo album in 18 years and looks back at the band's 40-year history.
Nov 25, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 78
Episode 77 - Brian McTear
Philly music producer Brian McTear talks about working with artists such as Dr. Dog and the Dead Milkmen, praises the "best lyricist I've ever worked with" on a new Christmas project, and shares his earliest memories of Dave and the Hooters.
Nov 11, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 77
Episode 76 - Michael McDermott
Michael McDermott, drummer for Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and formerly with the Bouncing Souls, talks about joining Joan's band, memories of playing Warped Tour, and why playing "I Love Rock and Roll" onstage is a surreal moment every time.
Oct 28, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 76
Episode 75 - Eddie Van Halen tribute
Native Philadelphia guitarists Nick Perri, Greg Davis, Eric Bazilian and Chris Greatti share stories and memories about Eddie Van Halen.
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 75
Episode 74 - ZouZou Mansour
ZouZou Mansour, leader of the Philly rock band Soraia, talks about their new album, "Dig Your Roots," working with Little Steven Van Zandt, meeting her idol Joan Jett, and using the F-word in a lyric for the first time.
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 74
Episode 73 - Carmine Rojas
Veteran bassist Carmine Rojas talks about backing up such legends as David Bowie, Rod Stewart and Tina Turner, his iconic bass line on Bowie's "China Girl," and why he still gets starstruck when meeting his musical heroes.
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 73
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