The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music

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Richard Syrett Jun 22, 2021

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"Come gather 'round the fire, there are stories to be told and you're among friends," is the introduction to the weekly program "The Conspiracy Show" the weekly program hosted by this week's unique guest, Richard Syrett. Richard is the host, creator, and writer of the weekly syndicated radio program The Conspiracy Show, which airs out of Toronto on Zoomer Radio (AM 740 and 96.7 FM) Sunday nights at 11pm. He is also a regular guest-host on Coast to Coast AM, the most popular late-night radio program in the world. Tune in to hear all about Richard's journey into radio, and how his show peaked Jay Jay's interest - only on The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music!

Jordan Harbinger Jun 15, 2021

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This week on the Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music, Jay Jay interviews podcaster & radio personality Jordan Harbinger. Jordan is a lawyer turned social dynamics expert, who has been on the forefront of podcasting for years. Listen to these two compare their unique journeys, & discuss how they both ended up in podcasting. Don't miss these two entrepreneurial minds share their best advice & life stories, only on The Jay Jay French Connection!

Ken Kessler & Michael Fremer: Analog Wars, Part II Jun 08, 2021

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This week is Part II of Analog Wars, with Ken Kessler & Michael Fremer! Don't miss the second half of these audio gurus conversation with Jay Jay. Ken is a Hi-Fi expert journalist, who joined Hi-Fi News & Record Review in 1983, to which he still contributes. He also writes a column for the website Soundstage UK, is the author of "Quad: The Closest Approach", "McIntosh … For The Love Of Music", and co-author of "Sound Bites" and "KEF: Innovators In Sound." Michael Fremer is the editor of analogPlanet.com, and senior contributing editor at Stereophile magazine. He’s also contributed to The New York Times, The San Francisco Chronicle, Consumer Digest, and The Bergen Record (New Jersey) among other publications and periodicals. Produced & edited by Matthew Mallinger

Ken Kessler & Michael Fremer: Analog Wars, Part I Jun 01, 2021

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If there are two individuals who know the world of Hi-Fi audio, it's Ken Kessler & Michael Fremer. Ken is a Hi-Fi expert journalist, who joined Hi-Fi News & Record Review in 1983, to which he still contributes. He also writes a column for the website Soundstage UK, is the author of "Quad: The Closest Approach", "McIntosh … For The Love Of Music", and co-author of "Sound Bites" and "KEF: Innovators In Sound." Michael Fremer is the editor of analogPlanet.com, and senior contributing editor at Stereophile magazine. He’s also contributed to The New York Times, The San Francisco Chronicle, Consumer Digest, and The Bergen Record (New Jersey) among other publications and periodicals. These two audio experts are long-time friends of Jay Jay's, & their conversation was so extensive that we had to split it into two parts. This is "Analog Wars: Part I" with Ken Kessler & Michael Fremer. Produced & edited by Matthew Mallinger

Richard Bienstock & Tom Beaujour May 25, 2021

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Co-authors of the New York Times Bestseller: "Nothin' But a Good Time: the Uncensored History of the '80s Hard Rock Explosion" Tom Beaujour & Richard Bienstock are this week's guests on the Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music! Tom Beaujour is a journalist, producer & and co-founder/former editor-in-chief of Revolver magazine. Richard Bientock is a journalist & author whose writing has appeared in the likes of New York Times, Rolling Stone, Billboard, & Spin. They share a lifelong passion for '80s rock, and decided that they're the perfect duo to write a book about it. Their recent book is a definitive oral history of 1980s hard rock & hair metal, told by the musicians & insiders who lived it. Tom & Richard discuss their journeys in the worlds of music & writing, and go in depth about the story and remarkable efforts behind their hit book release. Tune in to this one of a kind conversation with these amazing rock authors, only on The Jay Jay French Connection! Produced & edited by Matthew Mallinger

Eddie Kramer May 18, 2021

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Renowned recording producer & engineer Eddie Kramer joins Jay Jay on this week's episode! Eddie has had an incomparable impact on the world of Rock n Roll, working with everyone from Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin & The Cure, to Anthrax, David Bowie & Buddy Guy. Hear Eddie share stories of his remarkable journey, & discuss a the unbelievable lineup of artists whose careers he has helped immensely - only on The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music! Produced & edited by Matthew Mallinger

Jonathan Taplin May 11, 2021

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Legendary writer & film producer Jonathan Taplin is this week's guest on The Jay Jay French Connection! Hear Jonathan tell inside stories from Woodstock & The Newport Folk festival, and talk about what it was like working with artists such as The Band, Dylan, Peter Paul & Mary & Janis Joplin. Taplin's extensive career in production also includes working on films such as Martin Scorsese's Mean Streets & The Last Waltz, which he discusses with Jay Jay. Be sure to check out Jonathan's new rock memoir book, "The Magic Years: Scenes from a Rock-and-Roll Life" all about his extraordinary journey in the worlds of rock n roll & pop culture. Produced & edited by Matthew Mallinger

Doc McGhee May 04, 2021

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This week on The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music, is the one & only Doc McGhee! Doc is one of the most well known American music managers in the history of rock - working with the likes of Kiss, Bon Jovi, Motley Crue & Scorpions, just to name a few. Tune in to hear Doc & Jay Jay discuss the ins & outs of music management, share their best advice, and swap some of their most memorable stories. Produced & edited by Matthew Mallinger

Shep Gordon Apr 27, 2021

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This week on The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music is "Supermensch" Shep Gordon! Shep is one of the most legendary talent managers in the music indisustry - and he has the stories to back it. Shep has run the gamut of artists he's worked with - from Alice Cooper to Teddy Pendergrass, and Blondie to Frankie Valli. Hear these two talk all things music management, and share stories from their long runs in the music industry. Be sure to check out the documentary "Supermensch", produced & directed by Mike Myers, to learn even more about Shep's story. Produced & edited by Matthew Mallinger

Joe Bonamassa Apr 20, 2021

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This week on The Jay Jay French Connection is Blues guitar legend Joe Bonamassa! Joe began his career at the age of 12, opening up for the one and only B.B. King. He has had a remarkable solo career since - releasing upwards of 13 studio albums, 17 live albums & 3 collaborative albums. Don't miss Jay Jay and Joe discuss their extensive guitar collections, the influence of blues guitar legends - then & now, recording techniques, and being lifelong students of the blues. Don't miss this one!

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