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Residual Groove

Jon Kamal sat down with one of the fastest rising bands in CT, Residual Groove, alongside their (maybe?) manager the inimitable Doseph Joseph

One Time Weekend's Masquerade of Madness

Up and coming CT band One Time Weekend talks about their upcoming show at Infinity Hall and drummer (and Hamilton orchestra member) Alex Giosa tells a story about the most heartfelt fender bender ever!

Evan and Zane at Park City Music Hall 11/7/23!

Evan Rachel Wood (West World, Frozen 2) and Zane Carney (Thundercat, John Mayer) talk to Jon about their upcoming show at Park City on 11/7/23, including the theme they chose specifically for Bridgeport!

Jon Kamal talks with Pangea Worldbeat

Mixing Funk with Jazz and Salsa influences, Pangea Worldbeat discusses their upcoming show in Bridgeport and how to create a "Groove Tapestry"

Downtown Sounds In Shelton Oct. 7th!

Jon Kamal sits down with Nicole Heriot-Mikula, the founder of Celebrate Shelton, and singer-songwriter LeeAnn Lovelace to talk about Saturday's event and the importance of community.

Jon Kamal w/ Julai and The Serotones!

Sound on Sound is only a few weeks away and Julai and The Serotones will be opening the festival on Saturday! Jon Kamal sat down and spoke to the band about their sound, their songwriting and which band member is...

Sound On Sound Labor Day Ticket Special

 Mike Lapitino chats with Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik about the upcoming Sound On Sound Festival, September 30-October 1 at Seaside Park in Bridgeport and this weekend's Labor Day ticket special. soundonsoundct.com 

Jon Kamal talks with the organizers of Alchemy Festival, June 3rd in East Haven

On June 3rd, over a dozen of the most popular bands in CT will be playing at The Beeracks in East Haven from 11am-1am!  Jon from the Night Show spoke to organizers Max Schiavone, Sky Stephens and Joe Hartz about...

Chris Frantz from The Talking Heads talks VersoFest, Stop Making Sense's re-release and jam band B.O. with Jon Kamal

Drummer, producer and author Chris Frantz from The Talking Heads spoke to Jon about the upcoming VersoFest in Westport this Thursday 03/30!  Other topics included; a behind the scenes look at working with legendary Rolling Stones producer Steve Lillywhite (7:20),...

Mike Lapitino talks with Andy Powell of Wishbone Ash

Mike Lapitino talks with Andy Powell, lead guitarist and founder of the British Band Wishbone Ash, ahead of his Wall Street Theater show February 24.

AJ Talks To Sarah Fryxell, Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association President

AJ’s interview with Sarah Fryxell, President of the Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association, discussing the Connecticut International Auto Show, November 11-13, at the Mohegan Sun Expo Center. 

Hummel's PLR 99 One-on-One: Eric Hummel

Eric Hummel talks about 3 generations of America's greatest hot dogs made right in New Haven. Also-his favorite dog toppings, the magic spring that runs under New Haven and the secret to making the best hot dog.

Mike Lapitino talks with Ronnie Platt of Kansas

99.1 PLR presents Kansas: Point of Know Return Tour is coming to New Haven’s College Street Music Hall Saturday March 12, 2022. Mike Lapitino talked with lead singer Ronnie Platt 

Chaz & AJ talk with Kirsten Glavin, youngest winner of the Bluefish Tournament ever

The Bluefish Tournament is happening this weekend with a $25,000 grand prize! Kirsten Glavin won the Tournament in 2004 when she was only 12 years old. She tells the story of how she caught the heaviest fish that year and...

Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Kevin McKeown

Chaz talks with Kevin McKeown about his PLR days. From the first days of WPLR to being Mayor of Santa Monica, it all started with getting busted for weed and an acid trip.

Chaz & AJ talk with last year's 2nd Place winner of the Bluefish Tournament Zach

Zach Auer won 2nd place last year in the Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth. He was only off by an ounce! He's heading back out this year, hoping to take home the grand prize 

Chaz & AJ talk with Rick from Fisherman's World

The 39th Annual Spector Eye Care Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth is happening this weekend! Chaz & AJ talked with Rick Mola from Fisherman's World in Norwalk. They've been around for 60 years! 

Chaz & AJ talk with Sue, Co-Owner Of Miller Place Bait and Tackle

Chaz & AJ talk with Sue, Co-Owner Of Miller Place Bait and Tackle, about this year's Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth. They had the 2nd and 3rd place Blues last year!

Chaz & AJ talk with Holly from Shoreline Bait Runners Bait & Tackle

Holly Green from Shoreline Bait Runners Bait & Tackle in Clinton talked with Chaz & AJ about this year's Bluefish Tournament. 

Chaz & AJ talk with Ryan from Black Rock Bait & Tackle

Ryan , co-owner of Black Rock Bait & Tackle, says they’ve been seeing a ton of Bluefish out this year. The tournament is really anyone’s game this year

Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Bruce Barber

Chaz talks to Bruce Barber, half of the legendary Smith and Barber Morning Show which was heard on WPLR from 1985 until January of 2003 (minus one year for a job at a station in Tampa). Bruce takes us through...

Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Kristin Okesson

Chaz talks with PLR's SVP/General Manager Kristin Okesson. They talk about the inner-workings of the station, meeting Trump, how she got into radio and more.

Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Bruce Manke

Bruce Manke, WPLR's utility player from 1973-1981 shares stories of his worst celebrity interviews, the magical moment after the murder of John Lennon, on stage pre concert announcements, his earliest New Haven FM radio memory and more.

Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Stormin Norman

He was at WPLR for two short but incredible years in music history. Connecticut radio legend Stormin Norman was on the air the night John Lennon was murdered, was on the air the day the Eagles played the Yale Bowl...

Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Mike Lapitino

Mike Lapitino, the longest running air talent in WPLR's 50 year history, takes Chaz through his 35 years on air at the station and behind the scenes. From hanging out with Rock Stars (and annoying some), to what struck him...

Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Keith Dakin

Chaz talks to Keith Dakin (Boss Keith), Vice President of Programming for Connoisseur Media and covers everything from COVID-19's effect on radio, how they pick the music, radio’s future, his favorite year in music and his bizarre Armageddon supplies. 

Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Drew Carrano

In WPLR's 50 year history there has only been three marketing directors. Drew Carrano is our third and current Super Hero. He talks about going backstage, meeting KISS, his vast knowledge of 'The Golden Girls' and the man who was...

Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Eddie Sab

From intern to Program Director and everything in between, Eddie oversaw the changing of morning shows, a very uncomfortable firing and then his own firing over a Chaz and AJ situation. Eddie grew up on PLR and it was great...

Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Eddie Wazoo

Eddie Wazoo was a staple at WPLR from 1975-1981. He's most known as the afternoon drive host and music director during one of the most fertile times in rock music. He talks about how he got his name, great behind...

Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Marcia Simon

Chaz talks with Marcia Simon, who was at PLR from 1975 to 1981. She was the first female morning show personality in the state.

Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Dick Kalt former PLR General Manager

Former General Manager Dick Kalt talked with Chaz on how Stoneman became a radio personality, how one of his morning show hosts ended up naked on Playgirl and so much more. 

Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Jimmy Koplik Interview

It could be argued Jimmy Koplik is the longest running PLR air personality ever. He's been involved with the station since we took the air in 1971.

The PLR HomeAides Hero winner: March 2021

Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Megan Doll Interview

Chaz talks with Megan Doll, who was on the air for over 20 years with 99.1 PLR. She started out doing traffic for Smith & Barber and Mike Lapitino before becoming a full part of the morning show. She left...

Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Rick Allison

Rick Allison began his career at WPLR in 1975 and has done everything from part time news, mornings (multiple times), program director, the voice of the station, to hosting the longest running local band show in the history of radio...

Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Mark Kaplowe

How a very serious illness led to Mark Kaplowe’s love affair with radio. He entered the WPLR building on Chapel Street in 1975 and eventually became the afternoon drive host. He shares why he hoped Stoneman didn’t bounce off the...

The PLR HomeAides Hero winner

Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Doc Rock Interview

Chaz talked with Doc Rock, one of the original WPLR jocks, about the launch of PLR 50 years ago back in 1971.

Chaz & AJ talk with AARP about Cyber Security Awareness

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, but it’s never the wrong time to make sure you protect your own digital identity. Listen for some tips to protect yourself

99.1 PLR The HomeAides Hero: September Winners

99.1 PLR The HomeAides Hero

Amity Regional High School Graduation

Congrats to the class of 2020! Listen to the Amity Regional High School graduation here

The HomeAides Hero of the Month: Brookdale Buckingham Senior Living

The HomeAides and 99.1 PLR want to thank the entire team at Brookdale Buckingham Senior Living for their hard work and dedication, especially during this pandemic

Emily Harlow with The Saybrook at Haddam

Our HomeAides Hero  of the month, Emily Harlow with The Saybrook at Haddam, tells us why she loves what she does as a caregiver

Wigout 2/28/20 – You’re Not Going To Die.

It’s the mutation that will kill ya.

Wigout 2/7/20 - The Gloves Are Off

Let the crazy begin. I AM SPARTACUS!

Wigout 1/17/20 - Need a Hanky?

So much whining and wailing.

Wigout 1/3/20 - It's The Year 2020

And y'all are still nuts.

Zdenek Gubb Of Twiddle

Ahead of their third annual Friendsgiving shows at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester on November 29 and 30, Twiddle bassist Zdenek Gubb chats about how it came together, playing with the Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh, what 2020 will bring,...

Wigout 11/15/19 – Make the Most of What Remains of 2019

2020 will only be weirder.