The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music

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Michael Imperioli Apr 13, 2021

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Michael Imperioli has been a part of more modern classic films than most. Hear all about his remarkable career as an actor, writer, director and musician on this week's episode of The Jay Jay French Connection - Beyond the Music! Jay Jay & Michael discuss all things New York, method acting, guitars, musicianship, life as a multi-faceted artist and much more. Don't miss this episode, and be sure to check out the record "La Dolce Vita" by Zopa, Michael's current musical project! https://zopa.bandcamp.com/album/la-dolce-vita

Eddie Ojeda Apr 06, 2021

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This week's guest is Jay Jay's Twisted Sister brother - guitarist Eddie Ojeda! Eddie and Jay Jay became friends in 1969 while still in high school, and began playing in Twisted Sister in 1975. Hear the story of their first meeting, their first band together called "Powder," and what first made Eddie pick up the guitar. Don't miss this intimate conversation between these two lifelong friends!

Eddie Trunk Mar 30, 2021

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If there's any one radio personality that knows all things Heavy Metal & Hard Rock - it's Eddie Trunk. Tune in to hear all about Eddie's journey into how he became the music historian, talk show host, author & heavy metal radio legend that he is today. Hear stories from how Eddie would collect records & discover new music as a kid, to how he convinced Twisted Sister to get back together & play for the first time after 14 years of being broken up, for the benefit concert New York Steel in 2001. Learn all about why Jay Jay can't separate the history of Twisted Sister with Eddie Trunk, as we approach the 20th anniversary of New York Steel.

Steve Vai Mar 23, 2021

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Guitar virtuoso, composer, songwriter & producer Steve Vai joins Jay Jay for a one of a kind conversation on this week's episode of The Jay Jay French Connection. Listen to Steve tell the story of how he began his career - as a transcriptionist for Frank Zappa - at the insanely young age of 18! Steve shares this and many other stories about his remarkable journey in music, and how he became the musical polymath that he is today. Jay Jay & Steve talk discuss their guitar collections, Steve going to see Twisted Sister play in Long Island NY as a kid, notable influences, and much more. Don't miss this week's episode of The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music! Produced & Edited by Matthew Mallinger

Dorothy Carvello Mar 16, 2021

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Record industry veteran, author and activist Dorothy Carvello joins Jay Jay this week to discuss her tell all book about the record industry, "Anything for a Hit." This episode is a must listen for musicians and fans alike. Dorothy's book exposes the biggest names & executive level individuals in the industry, revealing some of the worst realities about the music industry in doing so. Hear Dorothy discuss her experience working as an executive, why she was driven to write this book, and the current ways in which she is working to improve the state of the music industry, including here soon to be announced foundation. Don't miss this episode and be sure to pick up Dorothy Carvello's "Anything for a Hit."

Gary Spivack Mar 09, 2021

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This week's guest is Music Industry veteran Gary Spivack, Gary talks to Jay Jay about his incredible new documentary "Long Live Rock" featuring Metallica! This is Gary's love letter to live Rock n Roll. Listen to Gary explain to Jay Jay his passion for live rock music, and how this movie - filmed in the USA - directly contradicts those who say that Rock is dead in America. This documentary, which you can check out at www.longliverockmovie.com featuring Metallica, is living proof! Be sure to catch the film's global premier and special Q&A this March 11th.

Andy Babiuk & Elliot Easton Mar 02, 2021

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Friends Elliot Easton & Andy Babiuk join Jay Jay on this special episode of The Jay Jay French Connection. Tune in to hear stories of Elliot & Andy's extensive musical legacies, including their years playing in The Cars and The Chesterfield Kings. Be sure to listen to their supergroup "The Empty Hearts," and to check out Andy's "Beatles Gear: All the Fab Four Instruments from Stage to Studio." Produced & Edited by Matthew Mallinger

Chris Jericho Feb 23, 2021

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Legendary wrestler, singer & entrepreneur Chris Jericho joins Jay Jay on this week's episode of The Jay Jay French Connection. You won't want to miss this conversation about the relationship between the worlds of heavy metal and professional wrestling, and the religion of heavy metal around the world. Be sure to check out the recently released documentary "I'm Too Old For This Sh*t," the remarkable story of the band Siren, which Chris produced. Produced & Edited by Matthew Mallinger

Brian Koppelman Feb 16, 2021

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This week on The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music, Jay Jay sits down with renowned showrunner Brian Koppelman. Brian & Jay Jay share stories and give their inside perspective on the record industry - then & now. Brian discusses his extensive experience working both as a screenwriter and in A&R. Tune in for a unique opportunity to get an inside perspective from these two long time friends. Produced & Edited by Matthew Mallinger

Michael Lomonaco Feb 09, 2021

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On this week's episode of The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music, Jay Jay chats with his friend chef Michael Lomonaco. Tune in to hear Jay Jay and Michael cover all things New York, the complex relationship between the entertainment and food industries, the current state of the restaurant business, the phenomenon of celebrity-chefs, and much more. Produced & Edited by Matthew Mallinger

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