The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music

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Bill Low Part 1 Aug 15, 2023

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This week Bill Low, founder & chief designer of the acclaimed company AudioQuest, joins Jay Jay in conversation! AudioQuest is a company that develops tools for enhancing the in-home experience of audio and video entertainment. Jay Jay & Bill are both Hi-Fi experts, & dig into everything from commentary on the state or the Hi-Fi industry, to advice on home audio set ups, & the human brain's perception relative to our understanding of audio technology. Tune in to part 1 of their insightful talk surrounding the current state of audio & music, only on The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music! Edited & Produced by Matthew Mallinger

Ashley Loeb Blassingame Aug 08, 2023

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This week, Jay Jay once again goes beyond the music & welcomes a very special guest, Ashley Loeb Blassingame. Ashley is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor-II, a Certified Relapse Prevention Specialist, and a Certified Arise Interventionist who is the co founder of Lionrock Recovery . In addition to her work with Lionrock, she is also the host of the podcast 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast.' Ashley has a remarkably resilient story of her own experience dealing with addiction, which led her to where she is today in the fields of counseling & recovery. Hear all about her healing journey getting out of the throes of addiction, & how this led her down the path helping others deal with the same.

Don't miss this conversation, only on The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music!

Edited & Produced by Matthew Mallinger

Ken Neill - 50th Anniversary of Twisted's First Summer Jul 25, 2023

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This week, Jay Jay welcomes his dear friend & the original bassist of Twisted Sister - Ken Neill! 1973 was Twisted's first summer together - marking this summer as its 50th anniversary. Join these 2 to hear all about their years spent together in Twisted Sister as they share many of their favorite stories & most notable memories. To this day, all of the members of Twisted view Ken as the best natural musician to be a part of the band. Ken talks about why he made the decision to leave the band, what he is up to nowadays, & Jay Jay and Ken discuss their summer together in 1973 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Twisted Sister. Don't miss this conversation, only on The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music! Produced & Edited by Matthew Mallinger

"Have You Got it Yet?" The Story of Syd Barrett And Pink Floyd: Roddy Bogawa & Orian Williams Jul 11, 2023

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This week is an extra special episode, celebrating the release of the brand new documentary "Have You Got it Yet?" The Story of Syd Barrett And Pink Floyd. Acclaimed director Roddy Bogawa & producer Orian Williams join Jay Jay to discuss the making of the film, in anticipation of its upcoming release. Hear all about how the film came to fruition, & what makes it the proper film to tell Syd Barrett's legendary & complicated story - & how he changed the worlds or rock n roll and psychedelia forever. Roddy & Orian discuess how they bonded through the making of the documentary, & why this film was a perfect fit for the both of them to direct & produce, given their expertise in the worlds of rock n roll & film - and the influence that Syd Barrett had on them both. Jay Jay gets into the influence that Pink Floyd and Syd have had on him over the years, & why he considers The Piper at The Gates of Dawn to be his all time favorite psychedelic record.

Syd and Pink Floyd crystallized a cultural moment where anything seemed possible but where that freedom could come with a cost. Was Syd just another drug casualty? Did he suffer from an undiagnosed mental condition? Or did he dislike the attention and fame as the fun turned to work? While there are no clear answers, there is the feeling by all those around Syd that something went terribly wrong. Have You Got it Yet? is a chronicle and a mosaic of Barrett’s creative and destructive impulses, his captivating presence and absence - a portrait of the complex puzzle that was his life.

The documentary feature interviews with David Gilmour, Nick Mason and Roger Waters, original band managers Peter Jenner and Andrew King, as well as The Who’s Pete Townshend and Blur’s Graham Coxon - among many others!

This episode is an absolute must listen for all Pink Floyd & Syd Barrett fans. Tune in to their conversation, & be sure to catch the film in theaters near you - Opening In NY Theaters July 14th & LA Theaters July 21st Additional Cities To Be Announced.

Check out the trailer below!

Have You Got it Yet? Official Trailer

Edited & Produced by Matthew Mallinger

Dave Meniketti Jun 27, 2023

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Tune in this week to hear Jay Jay welcome guest & heavy metal legend Dave Meniketti! Dave is a singer, guitar virtuoso, & founding member of the group Y&T. Twisted Sister and Y&T toured extensively together in the early 80’s - both Twisted and Y&T both have intertwined roots in the history of Heavy Metal as they both found, simultaneously, very receptive fans and press in England in 1982/83. Tune in to this insightful conversation & hear Jay Jay & Dave share memories from their storied careers in metal - only on The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music!

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www.YandTRocks.com

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Edited & Produced by Matthew Mallinger

Ken Kessler Part III Jun 20, 2023

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This week's episode is a must listen for all audio files & fans of the show - as Jay Jay welcomes back dear friend & Hi-Fi expert Ken Kessler, to continue a third part of their conversation. Tune in for a fresh update & perspective on the current state of Hi-Fi! Ken is a Hi-Fi expert journalist, who joined Hi-Fi News & Record Review in 1983, to which he still contributes. He is also the author of "Quad: The Closest Approach", "McIntosh … For The Love Of Music", and co-author of "Sound Bites" and "KEF: Innovators In Sound." Don't miss this conversation, only on The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music! Produced & Edited by Matthew Mallinger

Michael Corcione Jun 13, 2023

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This week, Jay Jay welcomes special guest & long time friend Michael Corcione on the podcast! Mike Corcione is a rabid music fan who lived his dream of making it in the music industry through a whirlwind rock and roll career beginning in the late 1970s through the 1980s. Tune in to hear Jay Jay & Michael share stories from their beginnings in music - from falling in love with the AM radio, to their personal roads into the music industry & the world of metal. They share stories from their times coming up in the Long Island scene in New York, & how these experiences impact them to this day. Be sure to check out Michael's amazing new tell all book, Tales from the Gutter: and other Rock and Roll Shenanigans , & extensive linktree page which are linked below. Don't miss this conversation, only on The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music!

Michael Corcione's Linktree

Tales from the Gutter

Produced & Edited by Matthew Mallinger

Uveitis Episode Part 2 with Dr. Anesi, Samantha French Blackwell & Jessica Ullrich May 19, 2023

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Dr Stephen Anesi returns for the second episode dedicated to Uveitis, one of the leading causes of blindness among young and working age people in America. As Jay Jay revealed in the last episode this disease is a personal issue as it affects his daughter Samantha. In this episode Samantha and Jessica Ullrich , another young patient share their uveitis journeys , from diagnoses to treatment, as well as how they have been able to create lives for themselves and have kids. Dr Anesi offers additional perspective as it relates to their cases and the importance of early detection and treatment. This episode will be featured during World Autoimmune & Autoinflammatory Arthritis Day; A 24 hour YouTube livestream to “Drive” awareness for AI Arthritis diseases. Visit aiarthritis.org and uveitis.org for any information & resources surrounding the disease that you may need.

Kimberly Shannon Murphy May 16, 2023

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This week, Jay Jay welcomes special guest Kimberly Shannon Murphy! Kimberly has not only been one of Hollywood's go to Stuntwomen for years - doubling for the likes of Amber Heard, Cameron Diaz & Monica Bellucci - she is also a stunt coordinator, actress & author. Today, Kimberly is releasing her brand new book, titled 'Glimmer: A Story of Survival, Hope, and Healing.' Glimmer is a raw and heartening memoir of one woman’s journey from surviving childhood sexual abuse to becoming one of the most successful stuntwomen in Hollywood. Hear Jay Jay & Kimberly discuss the ins & outs of her book, why she felt motivated to tell her story publicly, & how she got the courage to do so and to write this novel. In sharing her story, Kimberly hopes to turn her pain into purpose, and to serve as a hopeful example to others who are survivors of similar abuse & trauma. Don't miss this important conversation, & be sure to check out Kimberly's new book, which is linked below. amazon.com/Glimmer-Story-Survival-Hope-Healing-ebook/dp/B0B9SM63NF kimberlyshannonmurphy.com/ Produced & Edited by Matthew Mallinger

Ken Kessler Part II Apr 11, 2023

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This week Jay Jay welcomes back his friend Ken Kessler for part II of their recent conversation surrounding HiFi audio! Hear these 2 audio experts discuss the current state of HiFi, their favorite sounds systems, the value of high quality audio & the changes in music fan's listening habits in recent years. Ken is a Hi-Fi expert journalist, who joined Hi-Fi News & Record Review in 1983, to which he still contributes. He is also the author of "Quad: The Closest Approach", "McIntosh … For The Love Of Music", and co-author of "Sound Bites" and "KEF: Innovators In Sound." Don't miss this conversation, only on The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music! Produced & Edited by Matthew Mallinger

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